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Rep. John Faso voted Friday against controversial amendments to a defense spending bill that would have barred transgender military members from getting gender reassignment treatment and a measure that would have had the military find ways to study and identify Islamic "thought leaders" in the United States preaching extremism.
In each case, Faso joined a small number of House Republicans and all House Democrats.
Faso supported the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act for increasing defense spending by 10 percent, to $696 billion; for providing $2.5 billion more for missile defense than the administration asked for; and raising pay for service members. The bill passed by 344-81, according to his office.
But along the way, Faso, who represents Sullivan and Ulster counties as part of the 19th Congressional District, had to weigh in on what The Washington Post reported were 210 amendments to the must-pass defense bill.
Faso, R-Kinderhook, joined 26 fellow House Republicans to toss an amendment, sponsored by Republican Arizona Rep. Trent Franks, that would have required the Pentagon to study links between Islamic doctrine and terrorism and find ways to identify preachers promoting extreme ideology. The amendment was defeated by just nine votes, 208-217. No Democrats supported the amendment.
The amendment would have had military and private experts identify "major or significant identifiable Islamic religious doctrines, concepts, or schools of thought used by various extremist groups for specific purposes, such as recruitment, radicalization, financing, or propaganda." It would have also had the military recommend way to identify "key thought leaders" or proponents of specific Islamic religious "doctrines, concepts, or schools of thought."
Franks, speaking on the House floor, said he had no desire to single out "any group of innocent people or denigrate their faith in any way."
"However, the reality remains that there is one spectrum of Islamic ideology whose variants are responsible for the 9/11 attacks, (feeding) the insurgency in Iraq, the countless attacks on civilians in Europe, and the boundless evil of the Islamic State," Franks said.
But Rep. Ruben Gallego, an Arizona Democrat, spoke out against the amendment.
"At a time when American forces are deployed across the Muslim world and depend on the support of Muslim governments, the Franks amendment will send exactly the wrong message to our friends and adversaries alike," Gallego said. "By singling out a faith tradition for a strange and unprecedented study by our military, we are sending a dangerous message and signal that America is at war with Islam. America is not ever going to be at war with a single religion."
Faso, in a statement, called the measure "redundant."
"The US defense and intelligence communities are committed to keeping our country safe by undertaking threat assessments, including assessments involving radical Islamic terrorism. This amendment, therefore, would have been redundant to those continued efforts," Faso said.
Faso also joined 23 fellow House Republicans and all 190 House Democrats to shoot down an amendment sponsored by Montana Republican Rep. Vicky Hartzler that would have ended a policy began in October that had the military provide gender reassignment surgery or therapy for active-duty service members. A doctor would have had to have said the treatment was medically necessary.
Faso said he voted down the amendment to honor a request by the secretary of defense for a six-month delay to the policy and because it would have forced Democrats to not vote for the defense spending bill. Here's his full statement:
"An Obama administration directive issued last year instructed the Secretary of Defense to develop guidelines for new transgender troops by July 1. The Defense Department, under Secretary Mattis, has requested a six-month delay for the Army and Marine Corps while they review deployability and readiness concerns. I believe the Congress should honor this request. Moreover, it is vitally important that the NDAA receives the bipartisan support of Congress. This serves as both a gesture of support for our brave military members and a signal to our allies that we remain committed to their collective security. Adoption of this amendment would have forced many Democrats to abandon their support for the NDAA, impacting troop morale and ultimately harming our national interest," Faso said.


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Another mouse rescue conducted this evening - involved chasing the murderous moggy (mouse in mouth) around the kitchen, out in to the garden in the dark, up and down the path and in the back door, through the kitchen again, down the corridor and up the stairs before finally rugby tackling him upstairs on the landing. Despite being menacingly growled at, I managed to get the poor little bedraggled mouse off him.
Thought the poor little chap was dead at first, but when I opened the tissue he was clearly gasping for breath even though he was too exhausted or terrified to move. Popped him in the rodent carrier I keep for such occasions, thinking he was likely to die of shock, but checked on him after an hour or so and he has recovered enough to have an explore, a chew on a peanut and is currently hiding in a cardboard tube. If he makes it through the night, he'll be released back into the garden in the morning . . . murderous moggies permitting
I do have to admit to having an ulterior motive to my mouse rescues, as one of the little blighters once tried to take refuge in a book that was in the bedroom, expired in said book, turned maggoty and it was only the god-awful smell that alerted me to the dead mouse, by which time the book was completely ruined and it took a LOT of Febreeze to get rid of the smell. They may only be tiny, but believe me a dead rotting mouse creates one hell of a stink!!!


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Quarterly Market Report For Sydney's Eastern Suburbs Investors: Sep 2018
The third quarter of 2018 was a testing one for Eastern Suburbs property investors, with vacancies rising and rents often falling. But there are some things landlords can take to make sure they stay one step ahead.
The third quarter of 2018 was generally not a great one for property investors. The same negative sentiment affecting property prices also now seems to have spilled into the rental market. Tenants are staying put where they can and this means the number of people we're seeing at open homes is as low as it has been for some time. This gives prospective tenants real bargaining power and, in some cases, landlords have needed to reduce rent to meet the market.
Despite this, certain types of property and market segments are performing better than others. There are also there are some steps landlords can take to give themselves the best chance of securing a quality tenant.
The Eastern Suburbs Real Estate Sales Market: Prices Stable
According to CoreLogic, the overall Sydney auction clearance rate is 53.5%, down eight per cent on this time last year. In the Eastern Suburbs, the auction clearance rate is higher at 55.5%.
Eastern Suburbs Sales: Breaking It Down By Numbers
- Eastern suburbs auction clearance rate: 70% (Wentworth Courier: 29/09), 41% (Southern Courier: 29/09)
- Median Sydney property price as at 30 September 2018: -1.5% qtr ($847,948)
- Median Sydney unit price: -0.21% qtr ($734,900)
- Median Sydney house price: -1.7% qtr ($976,365)
Eastern Suburbs Rentals: Expect The Market To Improve In Spring
There's no beating around the bush: rental demand in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs was quiet over winter. There were often few prospective tenants attending open homes, with numbers ranging from around 12 down to zero.
Anecdotally, we found the market in houses to be generally more buoyant than in units - perhaps because tenants see this as a good time to 'upsize' their property. The two bedroom/two bathroom apartments remain popular, especially in Randwick. In fact, given the ongoing demand that stems from its proximity to the university and hospital, Randwick seemed to outperform most parts of the Eastern Suburbs rental market over winter.
Our view is that the Eastern Suburbs rental market has bottomed and that Spring will see renters coming out in greater numbers. This could be amplified by financial institutions tightening their lending criteria in the wake of the Banking Royal Commission - and thereby forcing potential first homeowners to continue renting.
With this in mind, there are a number of things we've noticed tenants are looking for, as well as some steps investors can take to secure decent tenants:
- New and renovated homes are outperforming the market. Those in original condition are often harder to rent, giving tenants more power to negotiate hard. If you haven't updated your property in a while, now may be a good time to do so.
- In a renter's market, more tenants are making parking a non-negotiable so properties with a parking space are much more rentable than those without.
- Investors need to be realistic about the rent they're asking: meeting the market and securing a tenant is almost always preferable to a vacant property.
- Presentation and marketing are vital. Without investing properly in these, it is difficult to even attract prospective tenants to an open home.
- Long-term renters are like gold. If you're nearing the end of a lease, make sure you communicate your intention to extend or renew with your tenant ahead of time.
Eastern Suburbs Rentals: Breaking It Down By Numbers
- Average days vacant (Taylors): 18-22 days (Industry 40-50 days)
- Median Sydney rental price (units): $513.70 (week ending 04 October 2018)
- Median Sydney rental price (houses): $710.50 (week ending 04 October 2018)
- Vacancy Rate (real estate industry): 3.0%
- Vacancy Rate (Taylors): 1.2%


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William (or should I say William JJ?)
Very interesting, however the question still remains - where in the single expected ebXML core component specification (or in any of the supporting documents identified in the is a firm definition of a core component. The latest version of the discovery and analysis document still doesn't explain what it is we are discovering and analyzing. Each of the ebXML CC Documents have vague references to the concept of a core component, but I have yet to find a clear definition, much less a more detailed explanation of the concept of core, in any of them (and that includes the BP and CC overview document). I know the ebXML glossary has a definition ( lowest level, industry neutral building blocks which are used within the construction of ebXML business processes), but does that really say what we need to say. I don't think so as one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from folks when I am talking about ebXML, is what is a core component. And the questions are usually from folks who have tried to read the draft documents. If they don't get it, what hope do we have of anyone using this stuff?
If I am missing it, perhaps the editors can point out the exact location for my tired eyes (too many ebXML specs, not enough resting time!)
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> Subject: Just what is a Core Component? Well, it depends on what "is"
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> Mark Crawford asked "when are we going to see a standard definition of
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> Relationship with CBOs" at the ebXML Core Components page at
> http://www.ebxml.org/project_teams/core_components/Method.htm, which
> includes CC-Definition_2000-10-18.doc. This was contributed by Mike
> Adcock, dated 2000-10-18 (see, I'm using ISO 8601 Extended Data
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It is not a secret that humans love to drink… According to statistics, a regular person with an average income consumes about 9.5 liters of alcohol a year.
To reiterate, this person is not addicted to alcohol. This is the type of person that likes to drink socially — with their friends and for special occasions. Or maybe they like to enjoy a glass of wine after a long, hard day at work. Or maybe it's just a little nightcap before bed on Sunday.
So, after having some more context about the type of person we're talking about — what do we think would happen to their body if they cut alcohol completely out of their lives for 28 days?
There were several volunteers who were interested in seeing the change in their bodies after no alcohol for just four weeks, if any. And we were interested to see how this little experiment went.
For people who were more impatient, there were some pretty big changes.
Week 1
One thing participants noticed was how much hungrier they were while drinking. It's no secret that alcohol flips the brain into hungry mode.
When they stop drinking, they want to naturally keep their hands busy — and they usually do that with food. So it's best to get yourself another, non-alcoholic beverage like juice, seltzer, or tea.
Alcohol can increase your craving for sweets. Alcohol, especially when it's sweet, can raise your blood sugar levels, which in turn can strengthen your sweet tooth. It's all one big vicious cycle!
Some people, however, experience different reactions, like decreased sugar levels. Which is actually a bit dangerous for those with diabetes.
Falling asleep can initially be difficult for people who quit drinking if they are accustomed to a glass before bed.
While alcohol makes you fall asleep faster, it decreases your quality of sleep, making it hard for people to get a really solid night of sleep after drinking. Some people also have nightmares.
Some may also experience headaches, which is a sign that their body is detoxing the alcohol in their body.
Week 2
By this point, the liver can begin to recover. When you drink regularly, liver cells die and then appear as scars. The organ can recover, but it is a very slow process. The less you drink, the less recovery time it takes.
Changes in your skin color can begin to appear. Alcohol disrupts blood circulation which doesn't allow for your body to get enough oxygen, which can dry out your skin, which ultimately leads to change in skin color.
Digestion starts to improve, as alcohol increases the production of gastric acid. This basically means that the stomach is eating itself slowly — hence why people feel hungrier when they drink.
Social life
People also noticed that by week 2, it becomes very hard to turn down social invites from friends. It can sometimes feel like an easy decision initially, but then requires a lot of willpower halfway.
Week 3
Obvious signs
This is where the physical changes become a little more clear. Facial swelling and dark eye circles dissipate. Waking up in the morning also becomes much easier.
Your tooth enamel becomes stronger and your risk for cavities goes down. Alcohol is known for killing pain — and it also kills taste receptors and sense of smell. These are things you gain back after cutting it out.
Week 4
If the person has extra weight to lose, they will most likely lose some of that. Depending on the person, it can range from 6-8 pounds per month.
The person's risk of developing hypertension decreases, as alcohol consumption increases blood pressure.
The skin becomes much clearer, and overall people tend to have a clearer mind and their ability to work strengthens.
So… is this enough to convince you to try going alcohol-free for a month?! The benefits seem pretty great!
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The SPOT.ph Guide to the 18th Cine Europa Film Festival
Celebrate coming of age with 23 European films.
(SPOT.ph) If Cine Europa were a person, it would be old enough to vote and drive. That's right, the film festival is now 18 years old! This year, they're celebrating the transition from youth to adulthood with a total of 23 movies that commemorate its theme: "Coming of Age."
From September 10 to 20, moviegoers can head to Shang Cineplex at Shangri-La Plaza to catch a new roster of European films for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Just make sure to be there at least an hour before screening time! Here are 10 films you shouldn't miss.
Faith, Love, and Whiskey
Country: Bulgaria
Screening day: September 10 at 2 p.m. and September 14 at 8:30 p.m.
Neli, a newly engaged woman in America, panics and returns home to Bulgaria where she rediscovers her wild life with her drifter friends. Along the way, she falls in love with her alcoholic best friend, but must make a choice when her fiance suddenly arrives.
Rise Up! And Dance
Country: Austria
Screening day: September 11 at 12:30 p.m. and September 17 at 3:30 p.m.
When a young farmer named Markus falls in love with the economics student Romi, they both realize that despite hailing from different worlds, they share a common passion for dance. The film showcases the fusion of dance styles, from hip-hop to disco.
Country: United Kingdom
Screening day: September 11 at 5 p.m. and September 18 at 5 p.m.
It's the summer of 1984: Margaret Thatcher is in office and the National Union of Mineworkers are on strike. At a Gay Pride March in London, a group of LGBT activists decide to raise their money to support families of the miners on strike. And so begins the unlikely yet triumphant partnership of two completely different communities.
Nunta muta (Silent Wedding)
Country: Romania
Screening day: September 11 at 7:30 p.m. and September 20 at 12:30 p.m.
When a wedding ceremony gets interrupted in the wake of Joseph Stalin's death, they are forced to comply with a period of commemoration in remembrance. Unwilling to completely participate, they host a silent wedding that escalates into a raucous celebration and a conflict with authorities.
La Belle Vie (The Good Life)
Country: France
Screening day: September 13 at 12:30 p.m. and September 19 at 7:30 p.m.
After years of being on the run, two brothers grow weary of hiding and want to take advantage of being young adults. Things get complicated when the authorities catch up on them and they are forced to move again.
Stockholm Stories
Country: Sweden
Screening day: September 13 at 7:30 p.m. and September 16 at 12:30 p.m.
The film is a humorous and dramatic take on the lives of five people whose paths cross during a few rainy days in November. One is an obsessed writer, another falls in love with a recently dumped and currently homeless woman, an advertising executive struggles with her lack of friends, and a workaholic gets distracted by a randomly sent love letter.
Fack ju Gohte (Suck Me Shakespeer)
Country: Germany
Screening day: September 15 at 6 p.m. and September 16 at 7:30 p.m.
An ex-con passes himself as a substitute teacher in a school that sits atop the stolen cash his girlfriend buried for him. While he secretly digs for his loot, he becomes a teacher that brings a class of unruly kids back on track with his unorthodox way of teaching. His methods soon attract the attention of a prim and proper colleague.
Die Legende von Paul und Paula (The Legend of Paul and Paula)
Country: Germany
Screening day: September 17 at 5:30 p.m. and September 20 at 5 p.m.
This film chronicles the dramatic love story of two childhood friends who go through divorce, sorrow, and betrayal before they finally end up together.
Dillo con parole mie (Ginger and Cinnamon)
Country: Italy
Screening day: September 18 at 2:30 p.m. and September 20 at 2:30 p.m.
A woman and her aunt learn life lessons about love and family when they go on holiday at a resort in Ios, Greece, where they stumble upon an unexpected person.
Country: Poland
Screening day: September 20 at 7:30 p.m.
A young, aspiring nun named Anna is on the verge of taking her vows when she discovers a dark family secret that dates back to the Nazi occupation.
For the complete list of films and schedule, visit the European Union in the Philippines' Facebook page or call Shangri-La Plaza at 370-2500 local 597/


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Well the moment has come for me to plug Dan of the Dead to all you Stop Motion fans out there. It's Zombilisious! It's been almost 3 years in the making, whilst working around my "real" job. Please take time to look at Dan of the Dead Kickstarter and if you can help fund this project I would be a very happy guy. From one animator to another, I bring you Dan of the Dead…Continue
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Hi all,
Oh have I got some news to tell you lot!!! Firstly I have my Emotimo rig for filming pans, tilts and slides. But you're not bothered about that! You've just read "Zombie has arrived" - so without further ado, here is the first of many Zombies in Dan of the Dead.…
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Ok, so i've been on holiday and had a well earned rest! I got a lot of writing done for Dan of the Dead, the whole plot summary is practically worked out.
I'm meeting up with Daz later this week to catch up on everything zombiefied. Hopefully we'll have something gruesome to post soon.
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Why is Microsoft Windows 10 64bit automatically installing >1.5year old Crimson (17.1.1) drivers on my PC when 18.7.1 is the latest available driver for my cards?
Is it not possible for AMD Drivers Team to work with Microsoft to solve this problem of installing the very old drivers on peoples PC's or Laptops?
I feel this situation is well beyond a bad joke now, I am really tired of this happening.
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CPU: i7-4790K
GPU: Sapphire R9 Fury X Primary. PowerColor R9 Nano Secondary.
Motherboard: ASUS Z97 Deluxe Dual with NFC & Wireless. Bios reflashed with latest available from ASUS last week.
RAM: Corsair Ballistix Tactical Low Profile.
SSHD: Seagate 1TB.
OS: Windows 10 64bit Pro 18.03 updated today. All System Checks pass.
AMD Driver Adrenalin 18.7.1 (before I uninstalled it in control panel, booted into safe mode to run DDU, rebooted into Windows 10 64 bit).
Here is a description of what happened.
I am about to run some important work using my PC and I wanted to make sure my PC System was clean, checked and running with the latest available Windows 10 Pro Updates and latest available AMD Drivers.
I ran Windows Updates first.
I then ran various system checks to make sure that the Windows Installation was clean and verified versus Microsoft latest image using DISM commands. Everything is fine. uninstall
Finally, I used control panel to uninstall Adrenalin 18.7.1, boot into Safe mode, run DDU version 22.214.171.124 to uninstall any traces of AMD or Nvidia Drivers, reboot into Windows 10 64bit in preparation to install an already downloaded, fresh copy of the Adrenalin 18.7.1 driver for Windows 10 64bit from the AMD Drivers page.
On reboot I checked Device Manager and checked that Microsoft Basic Display Adapters were being used for my cards. They were. The previous AMD Driver had been uninstalled for sure.
I was just about to click install on the fresh copy of the Adrenalin 18.7.1 driver for Windows 10 64bit installer when my Screen when blank, flashed a few times and then recovered.
Microsoft had decided to install what it thinks is the correct copy of the AMD Drivers 'needed' for my machine.
Here is what it installed:
My question is not "how can I prevent Microsoft Windows 10 64bit from automatically installing drivers".
I understand that I could use gpedit to set Group Policy to prevent this in the past.
My question is why are Microsoft installing such old AMD Drivers on peoples machines?
That driver is not even supposed to work with Windows 10 18.03 Update!
Please do not tell me this is just a Microsoft problem or say this is all Microsoft fault.
I will open a support case with Microsoft about this again.
I will open an Email Form support case about this with AMD.
If you read this post and have seen a similar problem I ask you to also open an email support case about this.
This problem has been going on for far too long.
Can AMD Drivers Team please talk with Microsoft and get a fix to this problem of installing very old/wrong AMD drivers on consumer PC&Laptop
This problem is particularly important for AMD users with older laptops with mixed pre-GCN APU and discrete GCN GPU.
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Is the PS3 making its move in Japan? A new survey shows that software content matters more than pricing in Japan and that gamers appear to be equally split between Wii and PS3 for their next console purchase.
Wii is indeed a GREAT BIG DRAGON to slay, but muster your courage BLACK KNIGHT that is Sony and ATTACK the BEAST HEAD ON and Valiantly......
......"The JOEY has Spoken"
People who own The Wii are just casual gamers for the most part. There really isnt any good online support for any games, which is the reason why SSBB wont be coming out next month. Most of these people have never played games online, and therefore they do not even know or understand how cool it is to play against or with real people. There is no community on the Wii, not even voice chat, yet.
Pretty much what Im trying to say is that people who got a Wii have no idea how much the ps3 kicks arse. If they understood the concept behind the ps3 their would be a big differance in sales,,
I think the ps3 does good with advertising, cause it looks cool, but it should point things out besides games.. They should be showing voice chat and text messaging and other stuff like listening to music and downloading stuff to show the big differance between the two, cause there is a big differance.
They made commercials about games, the girl swinging the sword,, warhawk, uncharted,, yea it looks cool, but honestly, the wii games are way more fun then the listed ones above. I know cause I own both systems,, and the only reason why i get on my ps3 is to hang with my friends and play call of duty,,, if im not doing that im playing Galaxies or Tenkaichi 3. Oh yeah, hey joey,, your Fu*king awesome dude,,, i love that pic, its so pimp..


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1113 610 GRANVILLE Street, Vancouver West, British ColumbiaMLS®#: V984959
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- Property Value$459,900
- Property Address1113 610 GRANVILLE Street, Vancouver West, British Columbia, V6C 3J3, Ca
- TypeCondo
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- Year Built2007
- Taxes$1,746
- Living Area700 sq.ft.
- Bedroom1
- Bathroom1 full
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To Cde Anthony Joesph,
SPLM National Secretary for
Popular and Syndicated Organisations,
National Secretariat, Juba
South Sudan
Sub: Resignation letter and declaration of my loyalty to mighty SPLM IO
With much honour to your esteemed office, I would first take this opportunity to thank all the the suffering and marginalized members of SPLM at the University of Juba for giving me a chance to serve them as the chairperson of SPLM student league.
I would like to inform your entire office and the members of SPLM who elected me into the office that I have today resigned from my position as a chairperson of SPLM student league at the University of Juba and I am officially declaring my loyalty to the mighty SPLM IO under the abled leadership of a visionary leader Dr Riek Machar Teny. I am here by reiterating my call on the suffering members and loyalists of Salva Kiir's SPLM to stand up and join the mighty SPLM IO in order to liberate themselves from all forms of suffering, tyranny, dictatorship, marginalisation, tribalism, corruption etc.
I found no justifable reason to serve in the tribal, corrupt and failed party where members are tyrannized, marginalized, discriminated and divided on the basis of ethnicities, tribes, clans and families. Salva Kiir's SPLM is the only party in this world established for the purpose of systematic killing as well as looting its people's resources. Jemma Nunu Kumba has turned the SPLM ruling party national secretariat into an alcoholic bar where all the illicit activities ranging from prostitution, corruption and alcohol consumption are being practiced in a broad daylight
Cde Ohide Ramsey Peter
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University of Juba
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691 Driftwood Point Rd, SANTA ROSA BEACH
Florida beach living with privacy, unobstructed panoramic gulf view, built like Fort Knox with a modern flare, ideal for entertaining. Prepare to be ''wowed'' from the time you enter the magnificent foyer and for your guests to feel the same. People living in South Walton for generations never imagined such a treasure was hidden here. Located on one of the world's rare coastal dune lakes, a natural phenomena only occurring in a handful of locations around the globe including Madagascar, New Zealand, Australia and South Walton Florida. This stunning modern estate sits on 1.58 acres in Blue Mountain Beach, the highest area on the Gulf of Mexico, with 211' of waterfront on Red Fish Lake. This beautiful oasis is the epitome of privacy and safety on the water with a unique home designed by
Dan Mueller and built by Kyle Bengston in 2011 and is an entertainer's dream!
Enter the FIRST FLOOR, thru the foyer which seamlessly leads you to the spacious living area, bar and entertainment area. An award winning gourmet chef's kitchen includes a separate butler's pantry for caterers lined with Neff custom cabinets. To the EAST a private master wing and to the WEST a private guest wing.
The PRIVATE MASTER WING offers panoramic views of the lake, gulf and fire pit area, motorized shades, oversized walk-in closets, a gas fireplace, his & hers bathroom areas with bidet and urinal, coffee/beverage bar & refrigerator, a Japanese style deep soaking tub, a dressing area with surveillance camera to the front door, and spacious sitting area for a bridesmaids party. The GUEST WING AREA to the west offers an acoustically designed media room/play room and small pool table for movie nights or live music. Built with double walls and no windows this room is a SAFE room.
Designed with SAFETY in mind from environmental conditions. This house was built to withstand almost anything Mother Nature throws its way. Uniquely equipped with a FULL HOUSE GENERATOR by GENERAC and a windowless 'double walled' SAFE ROOM. STORM WINDOWS are wind rated up to 200mph. Located in Blue Mountain Beach, appropriately named 'mountain' for being the highest point along the gulf coast from Galveston Texas to the tip of the Florida Peninsula.
Take your own PRIVATE ELEVATOR or the custom built staircase to the SECOND FLOOR, where you'll find a game/puzzle table, a bunk bed room and two guest bedrooms with adjoining balconies where you can enjoy the breathtaking lake and gulf views.
The impressive OUTDOOR amenities include a patio with gas fire pit, a first class INFINITY POOL, hot tub with assisted lift cover, an outdoor cooking kitchen with covered dining area, a private lake front dock. This 3 CAR GARAGE has double high ceiling for car collectors, a heated and cooled 'shop' area for tools, a heated and cooled storage area with attic and a gardening tool area. The parking along the service entrance and circular driveway can hold up to 30 vehicles
ENJOY THE PRIVATE LUXURIES OF WATERFRONT LIVING with easy access to the beach and 30A's newly renovated 14 mile bike path, golf cart friendly access to restaurants, and shopping in Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach and Gulf Place.
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Constance "Connie" Josephine Learn, 91, of Meadville died Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Wesbury United Methodist Community.
She was born in Meadville January 20, 1928 a daughter of Ignatius Joseph and Uda M. Brescione Maggio. She married David B. Learn II August 30, 1958 and he preceded her in death November 1, 1985.
She was a 1946 graduate of Meadville High School and was a member of First Christian Church. She worked as a Crossing Guard, at the former Arch Street Furniture and Dad's Dog Food. She was always very generous to all and enjoyed playing bingo and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Patty Leech; two sons, D. Blair Learn III and Joseph Stainbrook; four daughters-in-law, Kathy Stainbrook, Susan Learn, Amy Learn and Tina Taylor; a son-in-law, Daniel Leech; a sister, Rose Ritter; a brother, Andy Maggio all of Meadville; sixteen grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and her good friends, Esther Pruskowski, Gay Hilton, Maxine Holtzer and George Inserra.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathleen Marie Stainbrook; a son, R. Brian Learn; a grandson, Tyler, D. Learn; a brother, Joseph Maggio and her dear friend, Laura Simonette Richmond.
The graveside service will be Thursday, August 22nd at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Brigid Cemetery, 11180 Williamson Road, Meadville.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Robert W. Waid Funeral Home, Inc., 581 Chestnut Street, Meadville where memories and condolences may be shared at www.waidfuneralhome.net
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Corporate Website Design examples for your inspiration : Making a website just for fun and making a hardcore business website are poles apart. While making a website just for yourself, you can enjoy a complete freehand. However, while making a corporate website design, you need to follow some basic guidelines. Without these, your website will just be a burden than being an asset to your business. i hope you will like these corporate websitedesign examples,


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Event Archive - Library, Colin Easthope, Keith William Miller
Thu. July 12th 2012 @ The Anza Club (All Ages)
800 - 1200 doors at 700
Tickets at: Red Cat Records, Zulu Records
Event CategoriesMusic: Country / Bluegrass / Rockabilly, Pop / Rock / Indie
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ANZA CLUB - 3 West 8th Avenue, just off Main St.
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Library (Ambient / Indie)
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One of the most useful modern conveniences is the refrigerator. It runs continuously, day and night, to keep food from spoiling or becoming contaminated by mold, fungus, or other pathogens. However, when the fridge breaks down, that modern convenience can seem like nothing but a hassle. Before calling the repairman or busting out the tools, homeowners should take time to diagnose the severity of the problem and whether fridge repair is worth the headache.
Basic Troubleshooting
The first step in any fridge repair is to diagnose what the problem is. After all, over-cooling is a very different problem from a fridge that doesn't cool enough. The fridge should be keeping food cool, but not freezing them; likewise, ice should not be melting, and there should be no condensation building up around the edges of the doors. The fans should also be running consistently at regular intervals both to push cold air into the fridge and to circulate the air inside. If the fridge fails to turn on, melts food, or is otherwise misbehaving, then it might be time to break out the tools.
Power Problems
One of the most common complaints fridge repair technicians find is a problem in the power supply. If the refrigerator is getting insufficient power, then any number of problems may emerge. Homeowners should always confirm that there is adequate power. If the fridge is definitely plugged in but there is no power getting to the fridge, the circuit breaker may have been tripped. Reset the breaker and see if power returns. If nothing happens, then the problem may be with the fans or vents. Unplug the fridge and clean in and around the vents, making sure there are no obstructions or blockages that could be preventing proper airflow. If the problem persists, it may be time to call in the experts.
Do It Yourself
If the problem with the fridge is something other than a power problem, there may be a way to avoid paying for a technician to solve the problem. Plenty of the most common problems with refrigerators can be solved with a few basic tools and a little know-how. Problems like misaligned doors, clogged ice makers, leaking water, noisy fans, and non-working lights can all be fixed quite easily. However, broken capacitors, busted condenser coils, or leaking coolant should all be handled by seasoned professionals. Before shelling out the big bucks for an expert technician, homeowners should evaluate the scope of the problem and see if it is within their power to fix the problem alone.
A broken refrigerator can certainly be a hassle, but it does not have to mean expensive technicians and tireless hours of fridge repair. Several of the most common problems can be fixed by anyone who knows how to use a screwdriver and where to use it. By taking the time to diagnose the problem, test some solutions, and try out a few basic troubleshooting techniques, most homeowners can avoid an expensive repair bill that is often more hassle than it's worth. For more information about Fridge Repair Dubai. Visit my profile
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Taika Waititi's poses are the best thing to come out of the 'Avengers: Infinity War' press juggernaut
Waititi is now Marvel royalty having directed Thor: Ragnarok. But his work is far from done.
Avengers: Infinity War is a press-machine like no other. With countless stars it is dominating the late night shows and is simply everywhere you look.
This can, at times, seem a little exhausting (something James Cameron is counting on), but the best thing to come out of it is undoubtedly Taika Waititi's incredible posing abilities.
Exhibit A:
Paul Rudd + @TaikaWaititi = true love #InfinityWar pic.twitter.com/72136qBbaa
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) April 24, 2018
Genuinely can't tell if his facial expression is meant to convey enduring love or excruciating pain.
Look at my face, guys - that's not love, he's STABBING ME. https://t.co/4TWA3POmEN
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) April 25, 2018
Well, that clears that up.
👀........ pic.twitter.com/nt8rZB3rNj
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) April 26, 2018
E tu, PRuddus... https://t.co/3MRztD10A4
— Taika Waititi (@TaikaWaititi) April 26, 2018
Plus there's this beautiful footage-nugget of Waititi and Benedict Wong from Doctor Strange.
Taika Waititi & Benedict Wong passing through your timeline 🌞 pic.twitter.com/PfybtxR8HI
— ꧁ ragnahoe ꧂ in infinity pain |🐍⚡ (@WalkingFannibal) April 24, 2018
And of course, the ineffable Mr Jeff Goldblum.
Jeff and Taika Waititi pic.twitter.com/p3Dtz2UgOq
— Goldblum Looks (@goldblumlooks) April 24, 2018
Taika Waititi poses like a harlequin romance heroine in every promo image I've seen from this tour, and I'm entirely here for it. https://t.co/hHrTlBLUqK
— JBurr (@NakedDumblydore) April 25, 2018
This is it, the most beautiful image to ever exist. All images must now cease. pic.twitter.com/0LBQyMvWAz
— rachel leishman (@RachelLeishman) April 25, 2018
that's a great one but I'd say it comes second to this pic.twitter.com/fsqNCacBsN
— Katie K (@KatieSaraK) April 25, 2018
A quick reminder that the Waititi's posing game has always been on point, even before the Avengers.
Directed by:
Taika Waititi#ThorRagnarokLive pic.twitter.com/px31faIwo9
— Today!! (i die) (@ragnawrecked) April 22, 2018
Honestly, Avengers: Infinity War is worth it just for the Waititi poses alone.


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Decorate Your Home With Our Primitive Country Farmhouse Style
Primitive Star Quilt Shop is a great place to shop when you want to create a beautiful home with a primitive country style. We understand that hearing the words "home decorating" can mean different things to different people. It can make some people get all excited and giddy as they seek to create a specific style, plan a color scheme and rearrange furniture to prepare. At the same time, other folks get squirmy in their chair and hope no one asks if they have a style. Even in kindergarten they didn't know how to answer the question "What's YOUR favorite color?"
No matter where you fit on the scale of home-decorating-comfortability, we would love to help create a beautiful home that complements your personality and values. One you can entertain in and enjoy for years to come.
Jacki and the rest of the girls in the office desire to provide you with excellent, personal and timely service, treating you the way we would want to be treated when we shop online.
The Way You Like It
Each time we choose new decor products to offer, we do so with you in mind. We listen to what you want and strive to bring you more of what you love! We've designed our site to be user friendly and give you a pleasant shopping experience. Whether you're just starting to create your own space at age 22 or you'd like to "freshen things up a bit" at age 82, we can help you make your house into a beautiful primitive country home!
How an Anniversary Gift Took Us Somewhere Unexpected
Back in the day, a typical anniversary for Jacki and her husband usually revolved around dinner out and a visit to a home improvement store. However, for their 25th anniversary in 2010, they decided go all out and purchase a new bedding set. They loved the quilt they purchased so much that they wanted to begin selling it so others could enjoy it too. One thing led to another and, after a few months, Primitive Star Quilt Shop was launched. Check out the full story here.
A Growing Team - 20,007 Strong
In 2010, we had one employee and served approximately 300 customers. Today, we have a team of 7 ladies that have served almost 20,000 customers. We so appreciate our satisfied customers choosing to shop with us and share their experiences with others.
A Personal Note From Jacki
I have always loved to create! It is so rewarding to watch something come to shape in front of me. The first time I remember selling my creations was in elementary school. My dad saw the macrame bracelets I was working on and suggested I try to sell them somewhere. He contacted a local boutique and I guess that's when I first became a business woman.
I have since moved from hand creations to creating an online store for primitive country lovers to find special home decor treasures.
I am very thankful that God has blessed me with such a supportive family. Growing up, my parents were my biggest cheerleaders, motivating me to act on my thoughts and ideas. My husband and children have also invested their love, advice and support over the years, helping me continue to pursue growing Primitive Star Quilt Shop.
I look forward to what the future holds for the quilt shop and all of the opportunities I will have to bring warmth and charm into the homes of others.


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No end to leadership tussle
The central leadership is in a bit of a flux with a power struggle going on between different factions, reports Hemendra Singh Bartwal.india Updated: Sep 27, 2007, 01:57 IST
For a political party, one of the unintended benefits of not being in power is that it has all the time in the world to work on the organizational structure and fix whatever is broke. The Bharatiya Janata Party is doing just that.
It heard the wake-up call in May when it was decimated in Uttar Pradesh, where it was expecting to continue its winning streak. The defeat came as a blessing in disguise as they say and the party went to work on itself.
And it's ready now. The message out of Bhopal, where the party's national executive met last week, was this: start preparing for elections, this government's (UPA government's) days are numbered.
Happily for the BJP, the UPA has provided on a platter some very exciting issues: the Ram Setu row — an affidavit saying Ram is not real and then a quick about-turn; and the Sachar panel's recommendations for Muslims.
BJP leaders believe the elections — even if they are early, before time — will not be held until March or April next year, by which time the house cleaning would be over and the party would be fit for battle. Just what the doctor said, right?
Not quite, if you know the BJP. For one, the central leadership is in a bit of a flux with a power struggle going on between different factions as party patriarch Atal Bihari Vajpayee continues to be in failing health.
RSS-protégé Rajnath Singh is still trying to consolidate his position as party president and emerge from the shadow of LK. Advani, who looks in no mood to pass on the baton. He is pretty much in the ring.
There is then the vexing question of who will be projected as the BJP-led NDA's prime ministerial candidate in the event of parliamentary elections being declared soon. It is being said in party circles that Vajpayee will probably not be interested in leading the party, given his advanced age and ill health. And Advani would expect to take over. But rivals like Murli Manohar Joshi are likely to put up resistance, regardless of the outcome.
There is then the RSS, whose organizational strengths the BJP welcomes but not its leaders, who are found meddlesome. The Sangh is said to have decided to loosen the reins a little. But will it pull back completely? Unlikely.
Infighting and dissidence in the party's state units is also an area of concern, particularly in Gujarat and Rajasthan where Narendra Modi and Vasundhara Raje head the BJP governments respectively. The central leadership has repeatedly failed to put out the fire and this may adversely affect the party's poll prospects. In Gujarat, however, despite the rebel activity, the central leaders are very confident of a victory under Modi.But anti-incumbency is likely to be harsher on the BJP governments in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The party leaders are aware of this and will not be surprised if voters get nasty there.
There is trouble expected from its allies too. Chandrababu Naidu has already parted company. Even Mamata Banerjee is not going with the NDA. So, talks are on to cement other deals, with other regional parties.
The BJP is exploring the prospects of tying up with Om Prakash Chautala's Indian National Lok Dal in Haryana, the Asom Gana Parishad in Assam and Telengana Rashtra Samithi in Andhra Pradesh. And with Jayalalitha in Tamil Nadu; Advani is planning to meet her shortly.
As for its existing allies, the BJP leadership is quite confident of its strong ties with the Janata Dal-United in Bihar, Biju Janata Dal in Orissa and Akali Dal in Punjab. The revival of ties with the Shiv Sena in Maharashtra has come as a major relief to the party.
Doesn't this look like a party in election mode? Of course it does. For those not convinced, there is more. According to a senior BJP leader, the party has been setting up for the last three months permanent booth committees in all parliamentary constituencies instead of continuing with the old system of forming these five-six member teams only before the elections.
This would enable the party workers to begin their contact programme with the voters in their area much before the polls. Booth committees have been constituted in many states while in the rest, the work will be completed in the next two months, he said.
"Besides, during the last two months, in most of the prominent states where the BJP has a presence, we have prepared panels of likely candidates in each constituency. So the task of screening has already begun and we only have to finalise the names near election time," the leader stated.
This time, sources said, tickets will go to the right candidates. Now, that's going to be interesting.


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I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know you have little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
Revelation 3: 8
If we think that the world that we live in is antagonistic toward our faith in Christ, perhaps we should consider the one that this church at Philadelphia occupies. Whatever we face might start looking very tame and civil in comparison. Still, without regard to the nature of our times verses those that are to come in the future, there is something truly important to consider and to hold onto for all of us in the church of Christ today. These people were lifted up as examples of what it means to hold onto their faith as they endure all that the world throws at them and continue to serve Christ in all that He calls upon them to be and to do. This will not be easy for them, and it is certainly not simple or easy for us either.
In fact, the nature of the times that we are a part of is such that I think many Christians today do resonate with the fact that we feel powerless. It seems as if the voice of love and of reason that we have learned to utilize as an imitation of the manner and the tone that Christ would have us use to engage with others is no longer useful or even considered to be worthy of hearing. These are days when shouting with the force of a hail storm has been deemed to be the only communication style that will be heard. Yet, no one grants others the respect that is necessary to actually hear what is being said. In fact, very few people today care about what others have to say or would grant the possibility that a differing opinion could possibly be right. This appears to be the case when the oppositional view point is expressed by people on their own, and it is equally true when the other ideas are coming straight out of God's Word.
Still, Christ tells us to not lose heart in the face of this violent storm that is the nature of these days. Instead, we are to continue to provide a counter narrative to the one with which our world is filled, for Christ desires for His people to stay steadfast in speaking the truth of God's Word while also loving the people that we encounter. This might be easy to say, but it is not so simple to do. This requires that we be people of patience who stay true to Christ's calling to be peacemakers in our world and to be agents for redemption in our relationships. We are to continue to proclaim Christ as the only eternal answer to all that is broken, painful, and lost in our world, and we are to refuse to respond to this world's call to isolate ourselves from people who are different or who might cost us something real to love and to care for. The door to eternity stands open before us as dose the door to Christ's cross of redemptive sacrifice. Thus, the path to that desired eternal rest leads straight into the teeth of the storm that is our world as our Lord calls upon His people to remain true to serving Him in His strength with all that we have to give.


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Well done, nice write up, looks like you had a great time at the event! I am intrigued by what the next machine is going to be, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for that.
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Well done, nice write up, looks like you had a great time at the event! I am intrigued by what the next machine is going to be, I'll be sure to keep an eye out for that.
Prior to Robodojo on Sunday we made a few very minor tweaks to Wedgeley.
The first was to add a strip of spring steel to the front of the lower jaw, (in theory) allowing us to get under things better. Because spring steel is a pain to drill, this was clamped down with a piece of ally:
We have a perennial problem with wheelying, one that we always come up with a different solution for and that never really works. Often, we lose a fight because the latest anti-wheely solution gets us beached on the arena. Here's this time's attempt, another bit of spring steel:
Finally, I tried putting a resistor in parallel with the linac motor, to give it a bit of braking. Witness my beautiful wiring!
After a pretty successful showing in December, we were hoping to just get into the groove a bit and practice driving. I don't see any major changes happening to Wedgeley from now on, I just want to find the time to start work on something new... ;)
So, onto The Haps from January 2020.
Fight 1: Exabyte
This is a low, speedy machine but isn't too wedgey and is prime nomming height. Becky was up to drive.
The fight went well until the Ensign got caught up on the arena with his own spangly new scoopy wedge thing. :? I don't mind being beaten but this was an annoying loss, we were having a good scrap up to this point and to lose that way was a bit frustrating. Other than that it drove well though I'm not sure if the "skid" helped much.
Fight 2: Mattock
I won't dwell on this. Simon had some bad luck and got lodged on the edge of the push-out zone about 2 seconds into the fight... :eek: As he pointed out, this was probably for the best given the nastiness of Mattock (one of EWC's first opponents, and destroyer of his original "weapon").
Fight 3: Danger UXB
It was now my turn to drive. It wouldn't be a Robodojo event without facing at least one Team Death machine. I had a plan for this fight (shocking I know): Danger UXB is far too big to grab, is quite smashy when spinning and high off the ground, so I deliberately went in with the jaw down to use the front "nose" armour as a wedge of sorts. This worked pretty well and I was able to take the hits and push DUXB around, and eventually out of the arena. Sadly, no video for this fight, but hopefully someone else got one...
Fight 4: Bread Dead Redemption
Time for a rematch here! Last time, Wedgeley was held to a judge's decision and lost to newcomer BDR so we were out for toasty vengeance.
(apologies for my sarcastic commentary in that video...)
Sadly, Simon's inexorable attraction to the push out zone was too great once more! Again, this was a good fight for as long as it lasted, but I would rather we'd been beaten than to lose. We nearly got some good bites in so that was good.
All in all, it was slightly disappointing to come out 1-3 from the day, but also it's nice to think that we've come in a year from being utterly ecstatic at even having a working robot to being a bit droopy that we only managed one win. Not sure what updates EWC will get for next time, other than a new and probably equally unsuccessful way to prevent wheelies.
Alongside that, I've started CAD for the new robot. It will be similar to EWC, with a linac crushing weapon driven by drill motors. However, it will also be 4WD (single motor per side) and have both jaws of the crusher articulated. It should also be going into full combat at some point.
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Ubisoft Admits Rayman Legends Delay Due To Poor Wii U Install Base
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Rayman Legends was originally supposed to be released earlier this year exclusively for Wii U but has since been delayed to September, and will launch on the PlayStation Vita, PS3, and Xbox 360 as well.
The reason behind this, disappointing as it may be for Nintendo fans, is fairly obvious, but Ubi has finally come forward to spell it out. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot explained to VentureBeat:
What happened was that we saw the Wii U was not going to sell enough of those games. The game is going to be fantastic, and we didn't want those creators to wind up in a position where even after making a fantastic game, they didn't sell well enough.
We decided that we had to come out on enough machines that players can try it out on any one that they have, and give more time to both improve the game on the Wii U and create versions for the other consoles.
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The U.S. Senate has passed a bill Democrats say will benefit small businesses. It cleared the Senate Thursday on a vote of 61 to 38, with Democrats and two retiring Republicans supporting it: George Voinovich of Ohio, and George LeMieux of Florida. Senator Lisa Murkowski joined with the rest of her Republican colleagues and voted "no."
The House must still pass the bill before it becomes law, but it's expected to do so easily next week.
The aid package includes $12 billion in tax relief for small businesses, and $30 billion in loans that would go to community banks to give new loans to small businesses.
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The 30 billion dollar loan fund, which will leverage against private sector another 300 billion available. Which will allow small biz to
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Begich dismisses Republican criticism that the bill is a bailout fund. He says it will help local community banks at the same time it helps small businesses. And he notes that the $30 billion is in loans that will have to be paid back. Begich says the $12 billion in tax relief will create more certainty for small businesses. He also says a number of business groups that typically support Republicans are backing the bill.
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The aisles of the market are somewhat full, but not packed, and nobody seems to be buying stuff. A balding man and his wife at a nearby booth bend closely over a counter crowded with boring, basic jewelry at least half of which I know for a fact was imported from China, and they seem to be frozen for a moment, like figures on a screen that are just about to start moving, and I watch them for a while before I look away.
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Durand and Wallace drew the map of modern Asia. They know the place. And Gibson: a liberally-educated, middle-aged frog, climbing out of her tropical well.
In this episode of the Line, they discuss the issue on everyone's minds these days: tribalism. Our springboard for today's topic was a conference on culture and constructive conflict held at the London School of Economics in November.
Is tribalism hard-wired into our genes? Are we ever going to be able to transcend it? And if so, how? Consuming media a bit more intelligently, for a start.
Get your subaltern take on the issues of the day with The Line, while you do your ironing or whatever.
Here's an excerpt:
Durand: There's an influential school of thought that holds that the more diverse an ecosystem, the more resilient it is. Which is to say, the more able it is to deal with external stressors.
The amount of stress an ecosystem can absorb before it is driven to collapse is a result of its various interconnections and their relative diversity of responses (notice that I don't just say diversity here—it's important that you act different, not just that you look different).
Think of an ecosystem like a net, in which each knot is connected to others by several strands. A complex ecosystem can resist collapse better than a simple unbranched circle of threads.
A lack of rigidity at the level of individual components (i.e. specific species within the ecosystem) also helps the ecosystem as a whole become more resilient. Certain ecosystem properties, such as changes in nutrient flow or the number of species, become more resilient when there are changes in species composition.
So what's the upshot? What's good for the tribe may not be good for the ecosystem.
So, those who long for the return of the good old days may be out of luck. If our current system is to survive, there may have to be changes at the individual species level—some tribes will thrive more than others.
Wallace: I want to explore the human psychology perspective a bit here.
Human children left to their own devices, without much encouragement, will naturally form cliques & groups. In a boarding school environment, where large numbers of children are living together with little one-on-one adult attention, I think it's like a laboratory of human social behaviour. And I guess even just day schools for that matter.
Think of all the middle or high school cliques (yeeesh!). They start coagulating into little units. Some groups are larger than others. I think the initial motivation is for comfort and security because you don't have the safety blanket of your parents and family around.
And if we think of why early humans formed small tribes in the good old days of living in Africa, we can easily see the benefits of being part of a group. Safety and security, right? You can help each other and pool resources. Once the group is established then the ostracizing of outsiders begins. It could be just ignoring non-group members or actively bullying them. Within the group there seems to always be one or two alphas that all the others follow.
And this leads me to another aspect of human psychology, that is the drive for superiority and domination.
Because beyond competition for resources merely to survive–as you astutely pointed out, Gibson, even very poor people can display altruism to outsiders–we are still tribal. So, resources are not the only things we humans fight over.
Why is it not enough to have just enough?
If we consider human history in many parts of the world–the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Khmer, Chinese etc.–even when these civilizations were at their most powerful, and had access to more resources than they needed, they were still picking fights with "the others."
Sure, sometimes it's "the others" who initiate the fight to regain their share. But sometimes these dominant groups oppress "the others" merely to assert and reaffirm their superiority and dominance.
What is it about human nature that needs to feel that "my group is better than all the others? We are number one. We are the best. Our land is the most beautiful. Our military is the most powerful. Our arts, culture, language, and scientific achievements are unmatched." It's not enough that we appreciate and take pride in our group in a vacuum, we have to be better than all the others.
Or, one could possibly argue, part of the drive for dominance is to ensure that no other group tries to oppress our group. So, it's a preemptive thing perhaps? If we don't dominate others then some other group surely will try to dominate us. It's a dominate or be dominated kinda world.
Gibson: I want to have a look at the media's role in this. How does the media contribute to the echo chambers–tribes–we live in? What can we do about it?
I'm not thinking of the marketing-speak Seth Godin type of tribe (where we all love avocado toast or grow our Movember beards), although the thrust is essentially the same, since we all consume media as a product. There's a quote from him:
"Consumers use social media to filter, resist and reject irrelevant or uninteresting messages, so the tribal consumer is quite happy, amusing himself in his own digital sandpit without having to give attention to advertisements in order to get media the way we used to."
From hipsters to the Tea Party to certain Bollywood films (Karan Johar/Bobby Deol in full-on jingoistic mode, for example), we want to hear things that conform to our world-view, and the media wants to feed us things that do so.
We are saturated by the media. From the moment we get up (the phone) to the commute (free papers or tabloid headlines) to the constant drip-drip of news throughout the working day, to our leisure time (women's magazines making us want to buy the newest look or make-up).
I think the first step to media literacy is to recognise that all media is about selling. Whether it's writing to sell an idea/lifestyle, or writing a certain length to fit the adverts on the (newspaper) page, journalism in most cases is governed by revenue streams. Even public service broadcasting has to be in the "service" of the "public" as defined by "stakeholders."
Nothing has changed online. Online journalism is not "the free press," even if you can read the articles for free. Journalists need to be paid, and since they belong to an offline organisation, the same revenue models apply. Same with bloggers–democratising the online space hasn't liberated us from the art vs commerce conundrum.
There is nothing inherently wrong with that, but we have to recognise that we need a healthy dose of skepticism everytime we are sold an idea–that old adage–"Don't believe everything you read in the papers."
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What do we pay a realtor for? (part 1)
Despite the fact that the profession of "realtor" did not appear yesterday, the attitude towards it is still ambiguous.
Some consider realtors to be an unnecessary link in the "buyer-seller" chain, others are sure that the realtor is a reliable assistant and guarantor of the transaction, while others believe that realtor services are not worth a penny. By the way, the size of the commission is the most worrying for customers who still do not want to understand why a realtor claims to be their rightful 5%. Another answer to the question – what is the meaning of a realtor's service and what does he charge for? – we offered readers in a recent article "Where is free cheese?" ("Real estate on the move" No. 20 of 05/31/06). The publication aroused interest among readers, and among realtors – a desire to join in the discussion of the topic. To continue the conversation, we invited Elena Kovalenko, director of the Soyuz Academy of Sciences, chairman of the Dnipropetrovsk branch of ASNU, Sergey Logutenko, director general of the Logutenko & Partners real estate bureau, DASN member, Arthur Oganesyan, chairman of the board of directors of Real Estate Exchange Corporation (Cherkasy), First Vice President of ASNU, President of the Association of Realtors Associations of Central and Eastern Europe (CEREAN).
Why does a realtor take such large commissions and how much are they justified?
Elena KOVALENKO:
When making any real estate transaction, buyers and sellers have numerous legal, informational, financial and psychological problems. It is a realtor in the shortest possible time that helps to understand and find the best way out in any given situation. Realtor determines the list of legal documents required for sale or purchase; selects the best options for buying or exchanging housing; It helps to get a loan from the bank, to make settlements between the parties to the transaction, as well as much more, which keeps the customers calm and financially interested. This is what the realtor's fees are made up of.
First of all, the client pays for the security of the transaction, for the quality of the services provided and for minimizing time costs. Of course, everyone has the right to decide for himself whether he should contact a real estate agency or act independently on the market. However, before making such a decision, you should think about whether you can independently evaluate the apartment, draw up a preliminary contract that will stipulate all subsequent conditions for the acquisition, do you understand what obligations the seller and the buyer have and what responsibility if they are not fulfilled each side. Of course, there can be much more such questions, and in this process the main thing to remember is that scammers are looking for those who, not knowing the features of the realtor's work, are trying to solve their housing issues on their own.
So the main question that should concern citizens is not "how much do realtors get" for their difficult work, but "what range of services is provided to clients" for their money. There is a choice: between payment and service "at a minimum" and – for the standard 5% commission, but for a full high-quality program.
Sergey LOGUTENKO:
With the development of the real estate market, the role of a realtor as a specialist-versatile person in the preparation and execution of transactions increases. Now it's time for real estate agencies, not single intermediaries. Realtors who only show the apartment are no longer needed by anyone. Buyers do not want to pay for what they simply get with the seller. Today's client wants to receive a wide range of services, ranging from information, legal, mortgage and ending with the registration of property rights in the BTI. At the same time, services can be in one "package", or separately – the client decides for himself what range of services suits him.
For example, if he chooses an information service, then he concludes a contract for this type of service and pays a commission in the amount of 2-2.5%, 2-3%. The agent organizes several guaranteed impressions, taking into account the requirements of the client, and we say goodbye to this. Yes, the client can find an apartment or a commercial property for himself – the information is now available, it can be found in any specialized publication, only the quality there is different! And time, and money, for monitoring you need to spend a lot. The option may or may not be sold at all to your understanding of quality housing. We do not show apartments that are not really for sale or do not fit the buyer! In our database – only verified, reliable and processed information, which is behind the huge work of agents. If the client is counting on a profitable apartment option, a ready-made, legally verified package of documents, arranging the transfer of a deposit, consulting an appraiser, a lawyer – we are at his service. For example, our agency practices 6 different standard contracts for buyers and sellers, which involve mortgage services, exclusive sales and purchases, and other types of services. The amount of remuneration is calculated from the value of the object.


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