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Monday, June 21, 2010
Warning about Microsoft Word 2010
Here's another warning: Be careful if you start a book in Word 2007, and then switch to the just-released Word 2010.
A book I've been working on got greatly inflated. Most chapters gained an extra page with from one line to a few paragraph. There were also some completely blank pages.
The overall book length grew from 370 pages to 436 pages.
I may use Word 2010 for new projects, but for this book, I'm staying in 2007.
I'll have more to say about Word 2010 in a future blog, but I thought it's important to provide this warning now.
Word pricing is wacky, BTW. You can buy it by itself for $140, or get it as part of an Office suite for $125 (at Amazon). There are no upgrade prices for people who own previous versions. The $125 "Home & Student" version can be installed on three PCs "in the same household" without angering Microsoft -- but you're not supposed to use it for business purposes.
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The problem with such working is that styles and into some extend also formatting is stored not in the file, but in your local copy of MS Word.ReplyDelete
That is why formatting, fonts, etc. are damaged when opened on some other machine.
The solution is either to use MS Word Web App or e.g. OpenOffice.org portable.
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Birding trip in Remote island of Yellow Sea
: Seoul - West Coast - Remote island - West Coast - Seoul
Birding site : Remote island of Yellow Sea
Google map link : Oiyeon island
How far from Seoul : 2.5 hour driving & 2 hour ferry(Oiyeon island)
How to bird : walking
Main Target : Yellow-brested bunting
Main Family : wagtails, pipits, starings, minivet, flycatchers, warblers, finches, buntings
Best Season : mid-April ~ mid-May
Recommended tour day : 2~3 days
Minimum tour day : 2 days
* There are many remote islands, Oiyeon island is one of them.
Targets :
Chinese Pond Heron
Temminck's Cormorant
European Hobby
Peregrine Falcon
Gray-faced Buzzard
Chinese Sparrowhawk
Japanese Sparrowhawk
Grey-faced Buzzard
Indian Cuckoo
Oriental Cuckoo
Fork-tailed Swift
Ashy Minivet
Brown Shrike
Yellow-bellied Tit
Light-vented Bulbul
Asian Stubtail
Asian Stubtail
Manchurian Bush Warbler
Japanese Bush Warbler
Yellow-browed Warbler
Radde's Warbler
Red-billed Starling
Brown-headed Thrush
Siberian Blue Robin
Siberian StoneChat
Japanese White-eye
Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Asian Brown Flycatcher
Yellow-rumped Flycatcher
Narcissus Flycatcher
Mugimaki Flycatcher
Siberian Blue Robin
Siberian Rubythroat
Blue Rock-Thrush
Gray-backed Thrush
Brown-headed Thrush
Brown-headed Thrush
Siberian Blue Robin
Eurasian StoneChat
Blue Rock Thrush
Richard's Pipit
Pechora Pipit
Grey-capped Greenfinch
Tristram's Bunting
Chestnut-eared Bunting
Little Bunting
Yellow-browed Bunting
Yellow-breasted Bunting
Chestnut Bunting
Remote islands in Yellow Sea are the most famous sites for migratory small birds.
- There are many great birding islands in Korea. You will be stay one of island among Beakryeong, Oiyeon, and Eocheong.
- You will have a chance to enjoy shorebirds on the way if the tidal time and height match with your schedule.
This Trip starts and ends in Seoul.
- This trip is designed to go birding for 2 days at leaset, and the tour period can be extended if you want.
Included in the cost : Accommodation(twin bed room or Korean-style floor-heating room in case of 2 day trip), all meals including picnic lunches, bottled water, transportation, all park entrance fees, and the services of local guides and leaders.
Not included : International airfare, insurance, visa fees, departure tax, excess luggage charges, drinks, tips, and items of a personal nature.
After you submit your booking request, please send you deposit to PayPal account email@example.com.
If you have any questions, please e-mail us at email@example.com.
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'Friday The 13th' game releases gory trailer—watch
[Photo credit: New Tom Savini-designed Jason Voorhees skin, Facebook]
One of the horror world's most menacing tales, Friday The 13th, is coming to a game console near you.
A new trailer, which keeps with the survival game's bloody reputation, is here.
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The last we heard of Friday The 13th: The Game was when its release date was pushed back to add fan-requested features.
Those new features included a single-player experience; artificial intelligence (AI) bots; Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, A New Beginning and Jason Lives' Tommy Jarvis as a playable character and a playable game map of setting Crystal Lake's Packanack Lodge.
The Friday The 13th game started as a Kickstarter campaign in 2015. It's produced by Gun Media in conjunction with IllFonic.
According to the game's website: "Friday the 13th: The Game is a third-person horror, survival game where players take on the role of a teen counselor, or for the first time ever, Jason Voorhees."
Horror movie icon Tom Savini, who worked on the original Friday The 13th film, is the Executive Producer and works with cinematography.
The game will be available for PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One. No exact release date has been set.
Curious just how gory this game is? Well, check out the trailer below, BUT watch at your own risk (because it is super bloody).
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Different Septic Services
Different Types of Septic Services
Many homeowners own a septic tank, and that is only if we live on private property. On the other hand, a person who has invested in rental houses or a number of apartments will have to construct a septic tank big enough to serve the various tenant or houses within that joint property. These are especially seen in rural areas. Sometimes, we may not be in a position where we can do regular septic maintenance as if we travel for a living. Some of the reasons why we may not do maintenance regularly are basically because of the following reasons.
Lack of septic service providers
Lack of septic service providers may not the basis of why we may not regularly maintain our septic tanks. However, in some remote locations, septic tank services may be harder to find. It is very important therefore to make sure that you regularly look for the septic services in advance so that you will be able to prepare enough for the cleanup that should be done regularly. Don't wait to schedule your service after your toilets don't flush. Not only is that a problem, because you may not find an available septic company to come out. It will also result in additional cost. You obviously waited too long and now your system is backed up. In those remote areas where septic maintenance services are not available, it is very crucial to make sure that you design your own ways that will help you clean up your septic tanks. It is when you do it yourself that you will be able to detect the flaws which might exist in your septic tank.
Our septic tanks may still be working well
Sometimes, the septic tanks may not have had any problems before. When this is the case, then we may sometimes assume that all is still well. Flaws or lines of weaknesses within the septic tank may be negligible to a point where it becomes unnecessary to check whether there is a problem. This is something common with a human being. We normally don't feel the need to seek septic services as long as our septic tanks are still working properly. This is something that we need to avoid and we actually need to regularly do septic maintenance.
Procrastination of septic pumping
Sometimes, we might keep putting off the need to maintain our septic tank. Sometimes we can't find our septic tanks. With that idea in hand, it is very important not to keep procrastinating and just schedule your septic services for your septic tank. Why should you keep pushing forward when the need to for septic pumping arises? If we keep putting off the need to do a thorough cleaning, we will fail to detect septic problems that could have been fixed for less. Now, these problems have become larger and more costly than they otherwise would have been. Unfortunately, some problems we simply cannot reverse, and the system may need to be replaced.


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Whether you broke up with your ex a couple of years ago or it hasn't been more than a month since it happened, you might want to try getting them back in your life and start living the same life once again. They might have dumped you or it might have been you who made the decision of ending the relationship. First you might think that whether you should or shouldn't try attempts of reconciliation, but in these circumstances it is better to listen to your heart and take the decision by evaluating your real inner feelings. If you are yearning for your long lost love, then you might be able to get them back.
Sometimes moving on isn't an option for us because we still have a special place for our ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend in our heart, and we just can't imagine the idea of living without them. This instinct of being together with the person you love can make you do regretful things and acts that would do you more harm than good. It is quite common for someone with a broken heart to keep on engaging with their ex on social media and mobile phone so that they can remind their exes about their existence. You might think that it would work out for you, but it might make you look needy and clingy – which can be a big turn-off and would drive your ex further away from you. If you want to master the skills of attracting your ex-girlfriend again, then you should definitely refer to the tips mentioned on the website of Filthy. By learning the art of seduction and dressing better, you would have higher chances of physically attracting your ex – which would make them want you back in no time.


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Bitcoin ETF proposals are being shot down left and right. One industry insider claims that applicants need to focus on matching the SEC's tastes and preferences.
Bill Barhydt, the top executive of Abra, a Bitcoin [coin_price] start-up, spoke with CNBC's Squawk Box Europe on Tuesday. According to CNBC, ETF applicants:
"[…] haven't fit the financial archetype that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking for." hat had the following to remark:
In his own words, Barhydt remarked the following:
I think the issue with the SEC, quite frankly, is that the people who are doing the applications don't fit mold of who the SEC is used to approving […]
All Dressed… Down?
Barhydt formerly worked for Goldman Sachs, and he noted how his informal interview apparel would never give this fact away. Barhydt said that he would never go to the SEC dressed in such a state, and equated this to the way some applicants are perceived by the SEC.
What does this mean? At the very least it means falling in line with the norms and standards that the SEC has come to expect.
Abra's Barhydt said it would take an applicant who "looks, feels and smells" the way the SEC wants them to in order for an ETF application to win approval.
Furthermore, CNBC notes Barhydt's belief that applicants from firms with powerful credentials and reputations have greater leverage. Barhydt said,
[…] suggested that an application from a trusted financial institution would likely win favor with the commission, more so than a start-up or lesser-known firm.
Willing to Make a Bet
In July, Bitcoinist reported on the SEC's rejection of the Winklevoss brothers' ETF application. Other attempts, like the Van Eck/Solid X proposal, which will be decided on September 30th, 2018, remain in limbo.
As far as Barhydt's predictions for an approved proposal go, he is optimistic that 2019 is the year. Barhydt is so optimistic, he is willing to lay down money:
It's going to happen in the next year, I would actually make a bet on it […] There is too much demand for it.
Barhydt has had a foot in both the mainstream financial world and the emerging universe of crypto. This dual experience seems to lend him a unique perspective regarding the presentation and acceptance of ETF applications.
What are your thoughts on the unorthodoxy of Bitcoin ETF applicants. Don't hesitate to let us know in the comments below!
Images courtesy of Bitcoinist archives, Shutterstock.


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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In the latest Guest Post, Samantha Tung of Caliber Collision discusses five ways carwashes can be more environmentally friendly.
"Do your customers know that commercial carwashes are actually more environmentally friendly than using a sponge, soap and bucket at home? Commercial carwashes throughout the U.S. are required by law to discharge dirty water into state-approved drainage facilities, then treat it or reuse it," shares Tung.
Just because you choose to be more environmentally friendly, continues Tung, doesn't mean you have to sacrifice the quality of the services you provide to your customers.
In the blog post, Tung offers some tips for carwashes to consider to help make their location(s) more environmentally friendly.
One such tip is to use green and biodegradable products. "Make sure when looking for products that you purchase a solution that is both biodegradable and nontoxic," she explains. "Look for environmentally friendly soaps that do not contain any of the following: petroleum-distillates, kerosene, silicone or mineral spirits."
Other tips discussed in the blog post include recycling and reusing water, installing high-pressure washing systems, utilizing wind and solar power, and offering reusable cloths over disposable towels.
Read the entire blog post on green carwashing approaches here.
Do you want to contribute to the Guest Post? You can find more information here.


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Recognizing the risks of distracted driving
On behalf of Law Offices of Steven H. Dorne posted in Motor Vehicle Accidents on July 6, 2017.
Many people from Rockville, Maryland, the surrounding area and throughout the United States are aware of the potential dangers of distracted driving, but many are not necessarily aware of just how dangerous it can be. In fact, looking at recent statistics should come as a dire warning for everyone out on the roads.
According to statistics from the United States Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were nearly 400,000 injuries related to distracted driving and nearly 3,500 deaths in 2015 alone.
The causes of distracted driving accidents vary, but commonly are attributed to drinking or eating while driving, talking to others while driving, adjusting the radio and playing with one's smartphone or tablet while driving. While driving 55 miles per hour, a car will travel the length of a football field within five seconds. That is well within the time it takes one to check a text or email from their phone.
Although teenagers have been tied to more fatal car accidents than any other age group, Americans of all ages have been guilty of distracted driving. Considering the serious consequences that could occur, it is still unfortunate that so many people still feel the need to take their focus away from driving while behind the wheel. Distracted driving can affect anyone, not just the guilty party, but also innocent others sharing the road including fellow car drivers, motorcyclists and even pedestrians who are near the road. Distracted drivers who cause accidents may also be held liable and may be forced to pay victims for damages and injuries as a result of an accident.
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Chach Duarte White is, unapologetically, a fierce advocate for the underdog. But her passion for justice goes even deeper: she is a champion of diversity, a crusader for equity and inclusion in law, a conduit for providing access to the justice system for the underrepresented.
A first-generation college student and self-described "proud Latina lawyer," Duarte White started out as an industrial engineer in Silicon Valley before choosing the legal profession to focus on structural inequities within society and the law.
As a lawyer, she has premised her career on the belief in the importance of having a level playing field where everyone gets the same chance to succeed, both personally and professionally. The daughter of an immigrant mother—her father was born a U.S. citizen to immigrant parents—Duarte White witnessed firsthand the inequities and lack of access to justice with experiences faced by her family.
"It's important to me that all people, specifically the disadvantaged, have equal access to the justice system and that diverse lawyers are given the opportunity to flourish in the practice of law," says Duarte White, who previously served as Diversity Program Manager for the Washington State Bar Association and president of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington.
Currently she works as a staff attorney at the Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) with foster kids and homeless and immigrant youth. The clients Duarte White works with at LCYC inspire her and reinforce the work she is doing to make the world a better place for all, not just those of privilege. "I work with youth who have experienced horrible, horrible things and they still have the ability to hope for something better," she says. "They aren't mad at the world. They deserve the same access to justice as everyone else."
Increasing access to the legal system—both in the classroom and the courtroom—led to Duarte White's work as a one-time staff member in the law school's Academic Resource Center (ARC). An alumna of the program, she expresses gratitude for what ARC offers and the opportunities it affords non-traditional students, enabling them to pursue law careers. She is currently the president of the Judicial Institute, a School of Law partner that aspires to diversify the judiciary in the state of Washington.
"Chach is dedicated to supporting and mentoring law students, especially law students of color," says Veronica Quinonez, '11 JD, president of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington. "She has a desire to see students and young attorneys succeed and has always encouraged students … to believe in themselves. She is an alumna who embodies the true mission of the Seattle University School of Law."


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Walking the Plank: Nathaniel Philbrick
We're a down-to-earth group here at Soundings, and generally not given to idolatry of any sort. However, if we had to choose heroes, Nathaniel Philbrick would definitely be one.
Philbrick grew up in Pittsburgh, far from the sea that has floated so many of his accomplishments. Brown University's first Inter-Collegiate All-American sailor in 1978, he went on to win the Sunfish North Americans. He earned a graduate degree in American literature at Duke University, then worked as an editor at Sailing World magazine for four years. Philbrick also wrote and edited several sailing books, including the legendary (at least in our circles) Yaahting: A Parody.
Philbrick published Away Off Shore, a history of Nantucket, in 1994. But as he described in an interview with the Paris Review in 2013, he did not hit his stride until the publication of In the Heart of the Sea in 2000, when he was 42. The enthralling tale of the whaleship Essex's disastrous last voyage — whose history was a major influence on Herman Melville's Moby-Dick — won the National Book Award and became a bestseller. (It's coming to movie theaters in December, directed by Ron Howard and starring Chris Hemsworth.)
Since then, Philbrick has published a slew of bestselling and award-winning books, including Mayflower, Last Stand, Why Read Moby-Dick? and Bunker Hill. For his ability to breathe thrilling life into history — as well as his rare modesty, charm and generosity — Philbrick is a hero worth having.
First memory of being on a boat: Lying amid the moldy life jackets stored under the deck of my grandparents' Beetle Cat.
First boat you owned: A Sunfish named Rosebud. I had just seen Citizen Kane.
Last or current boat: Phebe, a 38-foot cold-molded centerboard yawl designed by Bruce Kirby and built by Damian McLaughlin. She draws 3 feet, has 6 feet of standing headroom and can sail the 7-mile length of Nantucket Harbor to Wauwinet in a dead low tide.
Favorite boat you've owned: Phebe, without a doubt, although the Beetle Cat and Sunfish were my first loves.
Your dream boat: McLaughlin is building us a cold-molded Haven 12½ — a Joel White variation on a Herreshoff 12½ that has a centerboard. I love the Beetle Cat, but I'm reaching the age when my back requires a seat of some sort.
Most rewarding professional experience: Winning the National Book Award was pretty cool, but probably the most rewarding professional experience I have had is ongoing: Whenever I finish a chapter, I read it to my wife, Melissa, and that editorial/matrimonial relationship is special.
Scariest adventure aboard: A practice race on Lake Michigan during the first U.S. Youth Championships in 1973. I was about to turn 17, weighed about 120 pounds and was sailing a full-sail Laser for the first time when a thunderstorm went through the fleet and capsized every boat in sight. Big waves, a lot of lightning and a terrifying lee shore. I finished absolutely dead last in that historic regatta, and a sailing magazine that shall not be named had the temerity to publish all — I mean all — the results.
Most memorable experience aboard: Winning the 1978 Sunfish North Americans in Barrington, Rhode Island, was the highlight of my sailing life. It's been downhill ever since.
Longest time you've spent aboard: I've never been aboard a boat for longer than a week. Once my writing life slows down a bit, I hope to cruise Phebe up to Maine and down to Key West. I love to cruise, but I also like to stay in sight of land.
Favorite destination so far: Coskata Pond at the Head of Harbor on Nantucket is one of my favorite places in the world. My idea of a great cruise is sailing Phebe up to Coskata on a Saturday morning, then sailing back to the mooring late Sunday afternoon.
Favorite nautical book: Joshua Slocum's Sailing Around the World Alone. He's the reason I own a yawl.
Favorite nautical cause you support and why: I was an honorary chair of the campaign to restore the Charles W. Morgan, and one of the greatest thrills of my life was to sail aboard that vessel while she was surrounded by a bunch of whales off Provincetown, Massachusetts. Mystic Seaport is truly America's maritime museum.
Favorite quote about the sea: Although I now live on Nantucket, I grew up sailing Sunfish on a usually windless lake outside Pittsburgh, and as an 18-year-old I was absolutely blown away by Herman Melville's riff in "The Grand Armada" chapter of Moby-Dick: "But even so, amid the tornadoed Atlantic of my being, do I myself still for ever centrally disport in mute calm; and while ponderous planets of unwaning woe revolve round me, deep down and deep inland there I still bathe me in eternal mildness of joy."
This article originally appeared in the December 2015 issue.


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When you see an article called, "Is Richard Dawkins a racist?", you'll know by now to expect an affirmative answer. But not in this case! The article in question is in Huffington Post, and is by Usaama al-Azami, a PhD candidate in Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. al-Azami uses the Oxford English Dictionary definition of "racist", given below, to show that Dawkins isn't really a racist because he's not a white supremicist:
[Defintion]: The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. Hence: prejudice and antagonism towards people of other races, esp. those felt to be a threat to one's cultural or racial integrity or economic well-being; the expression of such prejudice in words or actions.
How charitable of Mr. al-Azami! Of course, anyone with two neurons to rub together knows that Muslims aren't a race, and that Dawkins decries not genetic heritage or skin color, but religious belief. But that aside, al-Azami levels an accusation I haven't heard before—Dawkins is a xenophobe!
However, some of [Dawkins's] recent tweets, brought to my attention by a recent article in the London-based Independent, suggest that it's not racism we should be worried about, but xenophobia. The OED defines xenophobia rather laconically as "a deep antipathy to foreigners," which doesn't quite fit the bill either; but the entry in Merriam-Webster's Dictionary does, it seems. It defines xenophobia as the "fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners or of anything that is strange or foreign."
How does Dawkins fit into all of this, you may ask. Well, on March 1st, he tweeted the following: "Haven't read Koran so couldn't quote chapter & verse like I can for Bible. But often say Islam greatest force for evil today." In a wildly popular tweet from a few weeks later, he added: "Of course you can have an opinion about Islam without having read Qur'an. You don't have to read Mein Kampf to have an opinion about Nazism."
Yep, al-Azami has gone trolling through dictionaries until he finds a definition that, he thinks, fits Dawkins. Of course it doesn't, because anyone who's paid the least attention to Richard knows that he has no antipathy, fear, or hatred of strangers or foreigners. I'm an American, and I can attest that Richard likes Americans. Of course you could always assert that he likes white people but not brown or yellow ones, but that would be racism, which al-Azami claims isn't true of Dawkins.
al-Azami is making a mistake that anyone with any brains shouldn't be making, much less a Ph.D. candidate at a high-class university. He's mistaking dislike and hatred of harmful religious beliefs with dislike and hatred of the individuals who hold them. I recall Richard saying many times that we must excise the cancer of religion, but I don't recall him saying we must get rid of religious people.
To support his argument that you must read the Qur'an to have an opinion about Islam—and presumably that one must read Mein Kampf to have an opinion about the Nazis—al-Azami makes a dumb comparison:
It is akin to suggesting that one may fairly make generalizations about the West on the basis of the horrific atrocities committed by the likes of Hitler and Stalin, who have collectively killed far greater numbers than al-Qaeda and its lackeys. Very few people would describe Nazis as Western terrorists, although that's where they originated. Why then do we so readily use the label Islamic/Muslim terrorist simply because they originate from Muslim-majority lands? Shouldn't we take the time to develop a similarly nuanced understanding of terrorism that originates in Muslim countries as we appropriately do with Hitler's terrorism that originated in a Western one with an ideology that is also of distinctly Western origin?
Does one really need to answer this? We use the label "Islamic/Muslim terrorists" when the terrorists justify their actions on the basis of Islamic belief—when they kill in the name of religion. The label doesn't reflect just the religion of a terrorist, but his motivations.
As for the "similarly nuanced" understanding of Muslim terrorism, it's not rocket science, any more than the need for a "nuanced" understanding of Nazism. The Nazis were economically dispossessed, they needed to blame it on somebody, and centuries of Christian persecution made the Jews a convenient scapegoat. If you read the Qur'an, that's the kind of "nuance" you'll need. And that's not rocket science either: I've read the Qur'an, and it's a horrific, bloodthirsty document, even nastier than the Old Testament. It doesn't take much nuance to see how people could draw on that document—and the hadith that derive from it—to read the endless calls for the death of infidels, apostates, and unbelievers as an excuse to actually do those things.
When you hear talk about "nuance" in conjunction with Islamic terrorism, you know you're dealing with an intellectually dishonest apologist. One needs no "nuance" to understand that people believe what the Qur'an says, and think they'll find heavenly reward if they follow its dictates.
al-Azami goes on to tar Sam Harris with similar accusations using familiar tropes: Sam wants to suppress religion forcibly through state power (he doesn't); Sam calls for a nuclear first strike against Muslims (al-Azami isn't nuanced enough to see that this was merely a thought experiment, not a call for action). And al-Azami decries Harris's "unevidenced animus toward religion in general"! Well, first of all, that's ungrammatical, for Harris's animus is of course evidenced: he's documented it in two books. I presume al-Azami means that Harris has no evidence supporting that animus, but he's wrong on that count, too.
At the end, al-Azami walks his statements back a bit and implies that Dawkins and Harris may racists after all:
Let me close by returning to the issue of racism. Focusing on it too exclusively may, ironically, cause us to miss the point of why we rejected racism in the first place. At the end of the day, the West eventually renounced racism not only because it is scientifically untenable, but, more importantly, because it lead to the marginalization, persecution, and oppression of minority groups we did not particularly like because they were different from us in some way. The reality is that the vast majority of the world's Muslims are non-white, and will remain so for the foreseeable future. Dawkins and his fellows may remonstrate that what they object to is a belief system, freely adopted by its holders, but they are still participating in the unhealthy marginalization of a minority group, which, if left unchecked and lacking in nuance, may eventually cause history to repeat itself with Muslim victims.
This is madness. Dawkins and Harris are not calling for the marginalization of Muslims in society, their political disenfranchisement, or the like: they are calling for the marginalization of ideas. If those ideas are held largely by Asians and inhabitants of the Middle East (who are genetically Caucasian), then too bad. We won't mistake skin color for an idea, if for no other reason that many people who are "white" have equally stupid and dangerous religious views (read Catholics, Mormons, or Scientologists).
What al-Azami is showing here is his own lack of nuance: his inability to distinguish criticism of ideas from oppression of people. In fact, one could consider that a form of racism, too—the view that it's wrong to criticize bad ideas when they're held by brown people, but okay to do so when they're held by white people. The recent promotion of multiculturalism has its good side—many world cultures have wonderful things to which we should be exposed. But it also has its dark side, a side amply displayed by al-Azami. And that is that we should refrain from criticizing bad ideas when they're espoused by people who don't look like us.
Nuance, indeed!
h/t: Gattina


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San Gabriel Valley leaders are preparing for a fight Thursday, when they'll try to persuade the county transit authority to include funding for the Gold Line Foothill Extension as a priority in its long-range transportation plan.
After months of delays in coming to an agreement, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority finally has an established draft for the long-range plan, which will be voted on by the MTA's board Thursday.
Local officials are not happy with the long-range plan's expected completion date for the first phase of the Gold Line extension to the Azusa/Glendora border. They also object because the plan commits no funds for extending the line any farther. There is also no completion date for the second segment.
"All through the document, the implication is that they aren't planning to build the second part of the extension," said Habib Balian, CEO of the Gold Line Foothill Extension Authority, which is tasked with building the line.
MTA officials have suggested as recently as last year that rather than extending the line to Claremont, the county should consider building a Metrolink train line from Claremont to meet up with the Gold Line in Azusa, a notion that local authorities have flatly rejected.
Local officials have always argued that the Gold Line should go all the way to the Ontario Airport.
Carol Inge, an MTA planning officer, said the county is committed to the second segment of the extension, and that the Metrolink train plan is not a consideration at this point.
"I don't think anyone has been considering that for a long time," said Inge.
Disagreement between local officials and the MTA over the completion of the Gold Line is nothing new. The MTA has long told the Foothill Authority that it will not receive funds to complete the first phase of the line before 2017. The authority is pushing to get it built by 2013.
This time, however, the Foothill Authority is facing a new challenge: It has been looking for a contractor to act as a financier by starting construction without MTA funds, then getting reimbursed as the money begins to come in.
The problem, said Balian, is if the authority succeeds at this strategy, the Long Range Transportation Plan does not commit the MTA to paying the day-to-day operation costs of the line before 2017. If they were to build it early, said Balian, the MTA might not pay to keep it running.
"I can fix a funding gap through financing for building it, but I can't fix a lack of commitment to operating the line," said Balian.
MTA officials, meanwhile, say that just because the plan doesn't include a guarantee to fund the line before 2017 doesn't mean it isn't a possibility.
"I don't think we need that explicit commitment at this time," said Inge. "If they are able to accelerate the project, then it's something we can look at."
Two of the Gold Line's proponents at the MTA board, county Supervisor Michael Antonovich and Duarte Councilman John Fasana, say they will attempt to get the plan altered at Thursday's meeting to ensure the line can be built by 2013.
"This is a very important meeting, and I've asked San Gabriel Valley officials to attend," said Antonovich. "We need to have this support if we are going to overcome the Los Angeles members of the board."
While the commitment to the Gold Line – both in terms of its completion date and to fully funding the entire project – has not changed throughout the process of drafting the long-range plan, two other projects have gained new commitments.
A downtown connector project that would link several existing rail lines had its completion date moved up in the draft of the plan – from 2025 to 2019. The MTA submitted that project and the Westside Subway Extension to federal transportation authorities for federal funding.
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Outcast Odyssey x DeviantArt Semi-Finalists: Scale, Steel, Steam, Smoke and Sorcery
Bandai Namco and DeviantArt's Outcast Odyssey card art contest appears to be a great succcess. It's now down to 25 semi-finalists, three of which will win the grand prize. Needless to say all of the top 25 are great, but I thought I'd share my favorites among the lot.


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Don't Be Fooled By Ortho Mouse Trap
Consumers duped into purchasing Ortho Home Defense MAX Kill & Contain Mouse Traps have reported finding mice writhing and squealing inside the traps. Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, the maker of the traps, falsely promised a speedy death and "no mess," but the traps delivered anything but.
Customers took to Scotts' website and other consumer websites to complain that the traps broke the mice's backs or legs, leaving them to die a lingering, painful death from their injuries or from starvation, dehydration, or hypothermia. Several consumers' children were reportedly traumatized after hearing the cries of dying mice and seeing parts of their mangled bodies dangling out of the traps.
In response to the outcry, Scotts made even more false claims, this time saying that they had constructed a "new and improved" trap. This proved false, and the complaints have continued. One consumer was horrified to find a mouse's body sticking out of the trap and his countertop covered in blood from the animal's injuries.
We are asking consumers who have used the trap and were upset by the cruelty to tell us about their experience. Please, if you know anyone who has had any experience with this trap, e-mail email@example.com or call 202-540-2204.
If you are having problems with mice, the only truly humane trap is a live trap (and those are only humane if they are checked frequently). For more information, see PETA's tips on humane ways to deal with mice.
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It looks like my Summer 2004 User Group Tour will be extended by a week with stops in Europe. We're looking at the week of July 12th, with presentations in England, Germany, the Netherlands, and possibly one additional location. I'll post specifics as soon as they are finalized.
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why don't you stop by Italy ?
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Cockroach infestations, residents left to wallow in soiled diapers, COVID-19 patients allowed to wander around, forceful feeding of the elderly, and a "culture of fear to use supplies because those cost money."
Those are some of the horrifying findings uncovered by Canadian Armed Forces personnel dispatched to help in five Ontario nursing homes during the coronavirus pandemic.
In a searing 23-page military report by Brig. Gen. Conrad Mialkowski made public Tuesday, Ontario's troubled long-term-care system — where 1,538 residents and six staff members have died of COVID-19 — is laid bare.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who alerted Premier Doug Ford to Mialkowski's revelations, expressed outrage at the situation in the four for-profit homes and the one non-profit facility.
"I was sad. I was shocked. I was disappointed. I was angry. I believe we are talking about a situation that clearly is a reality associated with COVID-19 but has also existed for quite some time," Trudeau said.
"We need to take action as a country."
Ford, who was visibly upset as he spoke with reporters during his Queen's Park teleconference, said a provincial coroner's investigation has begun and its findings could be referred to police for possible criminal charges.
The premier, who has already promised an "independent commission" to examine the long-term care crisis, conceded a full public inquiry may be "on the table."
"I don't believe it's just five. We have to do a deep, deep dive into all the homes and we're going to need the resources to do that," Ford said, adding all nursing homes must be "stabilized" as quickly as possible and requesting federal help.
"I inherited this system. The buck stops with me. I take full ownership. My job is to fix a broken system that's been broken for decades. We're going to fix the system, no matter what it takes, no matter what cost," he said.
"Did we know the absolute extent until I read this report? Not at all. It was gut-wrenching. It's appalling, it's disgusting what has happened."
Asked why it took the military to blow the whistle when Ontario has 175 inspectors for 626 nursing homes, the premier appeared to fault his government's own inspection regime.
"Yes, inspections happen and these folks come in there, but it took the military to be there 24/7 every single day," he said.
Long-Term Care Minister Merrilee Fullerton, who installed temporary management in two other homes in North York and Sutton on Monday, said COVID-19 pushed nursing homes "over the brink."
But an outraged NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, pointing to investigations by media outlets like the Star over the years, said "this is not news" that some nursing homes are "inhumane."
"We cannot allow Doug Ford to waste another second. We need inspections. We need takeovers of all homes that are not safe," said Horwath.
"This was happening in long-term care and everybody knew it."
Some 1,650 troops were deployed in response to provincial calls for help to care for residents in the homes — about 250 in Ontario and 1,400 in Quebec.
At the Eatonville Care Centre in Etobicoke, where the report said workers were "afraid for their jobs," there were "COVID-19 positive residents allowed to wander" and not enough personal protective equipment to keep staff safe.
Military personnel discovered a "general culture of fear to use supplies because they cost money (fluid bags, dressings, gowns, gloves, etc.)" as well as "expired medication" being used on patients. At least 42 people have died at Eatonville.
Residents were not allowed to have an extra soaking pad for their beds if they became soiled and CAF members "witnessed aggressive behaviour" that they believed was "abusive/inappropriate."
At Scarborough's Altamont Care Community, where 52 people have died, most residents were not getting three meals a day due to "significant staffing issues." The military reported "poor nutritional status due to underfeeding." A significant number of residents had pressure ulcers due to prolonged bed rest, in some cases for weeks. "No evidence of residents being moved to wheelchair for parts of day, repositioned in bed, or washed properly."
A common theme was a lack of staff, which meant little time to properly care for and attend to residents. At one home, staff were "overworked, seem burned out and have no time off (some have not seen their families for weeks)," the report said.
At Pickering's Orchard Villa, "cockroaches and flies" were present while patients were "left in beds soiled in diapers." One of the 69 deaths at Orchard Villa has been referred to the coroner for investigation.
"Respecting dignity of patients not always a priority. Caregiver burnout noted among staff," the report said.
There was inadequate oxygen and "inaccessible wound care supplies," as well as poor staff training that raised the risk of choking.
Indeed, the report suggested that military personnel observed one incident that appeared to have contributed to a patient's death. "Code blue due choking during feeding while supine — staff unable to dislodge food or revive resident," it said.
Provincial officials said some of the five homes had a history of compliance problems with government standards for nursing and that there had been intensive conversations between them and the ministry.
The officials could not say if any of the five were given telephone inspections by the ministry to avoid exposing inspectors to COVID-19.
At North York's Hawthorne nursing home, the scene of 39 deaths, "numerous fans" were blowing in the hallways, increasing the spread of COVID-19. There were ants and cockroaches, residents were having "skin breakdown" from lying in soiled diapers, and N95 masks were given to staff without proper fit testing, increasing their risk of infection.
Residents were getting painful pressure ulcers bedsores because they were not turned often enough in their beds, and the report details "forceful feeding (of residents) observed by staff causing audible choking/aspiration.
"Patients observed crying for help with staff not responding for 30 minutes to over two hours," the military report on Hawthorne added.
"Staff report residents not having been bathed for several weeks."
Brampton's Holland Christian Homes, where 11 people have died, is the lone not-for-profit home of the five. The military noted staff there moved from a COVID-19-positive unit to other units without changing protective gear, wearing the same pairs of gloves as they moved between patients and not washing their hands often enough.
They also flagged leaving food in a patient's mouth while the person was sleeping, "aggressively repositioning a resident," and not assisting residents during meals, noting that in some cases, staff would rather write that the resident had refused the meal than help them eat.
As of Monday, 39 members of the military working in the long-term care homes have tested positive for the virus — 15 in Ontario and 24 in Quebec. Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan has said the military knew it was going into a "high-risk" environment when it deployed to long-term-care homes.
There are 1,855 nursing-home residents with active cases of COVID-19, along with 1,355 workers who had been caring for them, and outbreaks continue in 150 of the province's more than 600 long-term care facilities.
Nursing home employees are the largest cohort of the more than 4,000 health-care workers who have contracted COVID-19 in the province.
Liberal Leader Steven Del Duca tweeted that "now, more than ever before, we need a full public inquiry into long term care deaths."


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CNA International is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in the UAE.
UAE-based, boutique consultancy firm Compliance Consulting will start providing executive search and other consultancy services in the field of human capital management. It will operate as part of the CNA International network.
Dubai (UAE) is the largest commercial hub and leading economy in the Gulf region, opening vast opportunities to CNA which will be able to offer its unique services, including its Hourly Rates Advisory Methodology, to some of the world's leading companies.
Aigul Telkarayeva, CEO of Compliance Consulting, and her team will bring extensive knowledge of the UAE market, deep industry insight and expertise in management consultancy on compliance, risk management, corporate governance, strategy, and controls.
Nick Sprang, Director of CNA International, said: "This is a bold and exciting venture meaning the CNA network will be well positioned moving forward to offer global, cross-border and local solutions to clients and candidates from the UAE, or those who are entering into this important and emerging market."
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One hundred years ago, The Infinity Engine was shattered. Its reality-bending shards have destroyed most of the world. You and a few others know how to wield the power of the shards. The one who unites them all will become a living god. It's up to you to gather forces, defeat your adversaries, and rebuild The Infinity Engine. Will you survive?
From the creators of the award-winning Ascension deckbuilding game, Shards of Infinity combines an unprecedented level of strategy and customization into one small box. Each player aligns with a hero from one of the four factions, represented by oversized, premium character dials. Players take turns drafting cards from the center deck, attacking, and planning their strategy to knock out all other players. Win by either mastering the power of the Infinity Shard or by destroying all who oppose you.
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- Deckbuilding strategy card game with each player competing to either knock out all other opponents or collect all the shard fragments
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- Each player aligns with a hero from one of the four factions, represented by over-sized, premium character dials
- Players take turn drafting cards from the center deck, attacking and planning their strategy to knock out all other players
- Contents include 4 over-sized character dials with health and mastery tracker, 128 cards consisting of 88 center deck cards and 40 starting deck cards, and 1 rule book
- Designed for 2 to 4 players ages 10 and up; average 30 minutes per game
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While it might sound odd to discuss the best among web browsers for any platform — after all, all they exist for is to browse the web — you might be surprised how hefty a debate it is among users of various platforms and different browsers. These days, no matter what platform you're on; from desktop to mobile phones to tablets, there is a variety of browser choices available to pick from. And almost all of them come with their own strengths and weaknesses that make them either coveted or hated (looking at you, O' Internet Explorer — may you rest in peace!).
Windows and Macs differ here significantly, thanks to the default browser they come with (discounting Windows 10 and its Edge browser, of course). With OS X, you get a very, very capable browser out of the box, the mighty Safari, and for most users, that will be all they will ever need. This is in stark contrast to Windows' Internet Explorer, which is basically fired up just to download an alternate browser and be done with it forever. However, even on a Mac, there are a number of other browser choices available that you can employ should you wish for a different experience, or have a need that is not catered to by Safari (more on that later). So, here are our picks for the best browsers for Mac OS X, with the best at number and the rest following suit.
Before we get to the actual list, a small disclaimer: you will find a lot of common names in this list, which might even prompt you to ponder why. The reality is, it's hard to name the best Mac OS X browsers without these big names, but since they all have their merits and demerits, we will discuss them all one by one.
1. Safari
This one would hardly come as a surprise, but beyond doubt, the native Safari is the overall best browser for OS X. Over the years, Apple has heavily optimized its browser to work best within its own ecosystem, and while it's hard to recommend Safari as the top choice for Windows, there is nothing better for Macs. If you're using a Macbook, Safari truly shines, since this is the only browser that you can freely use without making a significant dent to your battery life. Safari's page rendering is blazing fast, stability is matchless on OS X and the existing feature set is expandable courtesy of a decent extensions gallery. It also comes with decent bookmark management, and the Reading List allows you to save web pages for offline viewing. Akin to its mobile counterpart, Safari for OS X also comes with a Reader view that removed clutter from web pages and keeps only relevant content for easy reading. Safari's password management is also stellar, and better than any other browser's native offering.
The extensions gallery is also the area where Safari falls a little short, seeing as how the number of available extensions doesn't come close to Chrome's extensions of Firefox's add-ons. Extensions aren't very easy to browse either, with Chrome doing a much better job in this area. Oh, and Safari also doesn't support Flash, so if you frequent web pages that require the outdated medium, look elsewhere.
Engine: Apple's proprietary WebKit
License: LGPL
Download link: Included in OS X
2. Firefox
It was a really close call between Firefox and Google Chrome for the second spot on our list, with Firefox barely topping Chrome in only battery-friendliness. Personally, I feel that's a major deciding factor, seeing how one of the biggest strengths of OS X is the large battery timing that it offers. Firefox otherwise offers a really robust feature set with one of the best tab managements available on any browser. Page rendering is fast and the add-on gallery is nothing short of impressive. Firefox also shines in download management, where its native download manager eliminates the need for any third party solutions that you will yourself scampering for in both Safari and Chrome.
The browser also supports all the regular features like bookmark management, private browsing, web-form management, a capable editing console, spell checking and site-based security configurations, to name a few. Since it's available for a number of platforms, you can also take benefit of creating a Mozilla account and using that across all your devices for a smooth browsing experience.
Engine: Gecko
License: MPL 2.0
Download link: Firefox
3. Google Chrome
For me, Google Chrome is a bittersweet experience on OS X. Before I praise Chrome for anything, allow me to clarify that it really kills your battery on a Macbook, and that's one of its biggest pitfalls. To put things in perspective, an hour-long Google Hangout in Safari with video drains approximately 20% of your battery while keeping the core temperature pretty stable. Same in Chrome will drain almost 60% of your battery with temperatures approaching 80°C, causing the Macbook's fan to go berserk. In the long run, that might seriously damage your hardware, so be warned.
This use scenario, however, doesn't mean that Chrome is all bad news on OS X. If you're really invested in Google Apps (like I am), you will never find a smoother experience on any other web browser. Chrome has one of the most robust extensions gallery that can considerably enhance and improve the usefulness of your web browser. Top it off with the plethora of Chrome apps available, and you have a pretty solid deal at your hands. Also, if you're a web developer, Chrome's inspection console and developer tools offer the most detailed page analysis of all browsers that I tried. The additional ability to sign into Chrome with your one Google account across various platforms makes using Chrome a breeze. Then there's pinned tabs as well; something I sorely miss in Safari despite favoring that on the whole.
The bottom line for Chrome is, use it. Give it a try and make a decision yourself. Just don't do too much media consumption on this browser, or you'll kill your battery faster than you can say battery itself.
Engine: Blink
License: BSD (Chromium executable)
Download link: Google Chrome
4. Maxthon
Maxthon is all about cloud browsing. Confused? This cross-platform browser and service basically allows for a smooth browsing experience across all your devices, be it Android, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC or Mac/Linux etc. You can sign up for a Maxthon account and take all your browsing with you, from open tabs to bookmarks and passwords. The thing that truly sets Maxthon apart is its cloud service, which allows you to push text, images, URLs and tabs from one device to the other with ease. Likewise, the cloud sharing makes it possible to share all of this with friends as well. Another stellar feature of Maxthon is unique drag & drop and gesture support, whereby, for instance, you can select a word or phrase and drag it to the URL bar to initiate a quick search in your default search engine. Gestures allow you to quickly perform actions like refresh, previous tab, next tab etc, using mouse or trackpad.
Alongside a good amount of extensions available (though nothing comparable with Chrome), you also get built-in Flash support, which makes it a viable choice particularly for OS X where the native Safari simply abandons the protocol. Top that all off with the neat interface of Maxthon, and you have a good competitor that doesn't kill your battery as much as Chrome does.
Maxthon for OS X is available on the Mac App Store, and is the only browser on our list that can be obtained this way. A classic version is available via the official website as well, should App Store not work for you for some reason.
Engine: Blink, Trident
License: Proprietary
Download link: Maxthon Official | Mac App Store
5. Opera
Opera made a name for itself back in the day owing to blazing fast browsing experience and quick tabs, but that became a thing of history since other browsers caught up fairly well. Today, Opera doesn't bring anything new to the table, but it does the job and does it well. Pages load fast, the interface is minimalist, it has extension support (albeit the number of extensions is fairly limited), and the browser itself is secure. If you use Opera on your cell phone or tablet as well, you would favor this on your Mac as it offers syncing everything from tabs to bookmarks and passwords. The regular tally is all there as well: search bar, download management, spell checking, private browsing, per-site configurations and all.
One standout feature for Opera is a built-in RSS reader of sorts, which allows you to keep abreast with latest happenings in topics of your interest. The quick access area at the top right corner of your screen (right next to the URL bar) is also fairly rich, and allows you put in whatever you deem most important for your work (or leisure, we're not judging).
Engine: Blink
License: Proprietary
Download link: Opera Official
6. Yandex
If you liked the look and feel of Microsoft's Edge browser that comes bundled with Windows 10, that's because it's worth liking. The transparency really adds a neat touch to your whole browsing experience, offering clutter-free display across the web. Well, Yandex delivers that on steroids for OS X. If look and feel is your first priority, there's hardly any other browser that will hold a candle to Yandex. With its sleek looks and extremely minimalist URL bar at the bottom of the page (yes, it's unconventional, but really cool), you get to see only the website and nothing more, providing the most uncluttered browsing experience.
However, that doesn't mean that Yandex is lacking in features. The best part about this browser is that the controls and other items appear only when they're needed, so if you were to take your mouse cursor to the top of the page, for instance, you will see all the usual toolbars and menus fade in. New tabs get laid out neatly at the bottom of the page. In fact, browsing with Yandex generally gives the impression of using and interacting with an app rather than a website, and that makes sense, seeing how Yandex exists in all its glory for major mobile platforms as well.
I highly recommend that you give Yandex a try. If pure browsing is what you're after, there's simply no competition.
Engine: Blink
License: Proprietary
Download link: Yandex Browser
7. OmniWeb
OmniWeb is hard to recommend for anyone unless you're using OS X Mountain Lion or older, where it actually works well. The browser carries the reliable name of the Omni Group behind it, but the project was discontinued and hence, will not work well with Mavericks or El Capitan. However, if you're rocking an older Mac that finds it hard to handle the recent browsers that we've discussed above (and quite frankly, Safari used to be a pain in those versions), you can definitely take OmniWeb out for a spin. The biggest thing with OmniWeb that you'll notice on first launch is the outdated interface, but that's to be expected seeing as how it's not for the modern operating systems in the first place. The browser itself works fine, but you'll feel the outdated-ness almost everywhere. The regular feature tally is complete here as well, with the only thing that's missing is a private browsing mode.
Simply put, if you are rocking OS X 10.9 Mavericks or above on your Mac, look at others in our list (despite OmniWeb officially supporting new versions). If you're running an older Mac with Mountain Lion or below, OmniWeb is a good choice.
Engine: WebKit
License: Proprietary, LGPL
Download link: OmniWeb Official
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The purpose of the Marketing department is to develop the JYSK brand and attract customers to our stores – by developing, planning and launching marketing campaigns and initiatives for all the JYSK countries.
Becoming a part of our Marketing Department means that you will join a creative and dynamic team, where you will be able to influence JYSK marketing communication and work closely with other JYSK departments.
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- Advertising and promotion, including TV commercials and in-store marketing.
- Marketing planning and strategy.
- Planning and development of marketing campaigns.
- Commercial copywriting, translation and proofreading.
- Event planning and management.
- Media planning and buying.
- Commercial photography.
- Design and production of signs, brochures, catalogues and online elements.
A position in Marketing is perfect for you if you
- Thrive in a dynamic and busy environment.
- Have a sense of perspective and are able to handle several tasks at the same time.
- Appreciate working in a well-organised company with many structured work and project processes.
- Work effectively in a team environment and enjoy working closely with colleagues from other fields or departments.
- Dare to take responsibility and challenge yourself.
- Have creative skills and an eye for innovative solutions.
- Are a good colleague and a team player with a positive mindset.
- Want to work with a large and successful brand within retail.
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"JYSK is a really exciting place to be right now – we have a strong brand but we're not afraid of trying out new things. So there are lots of chances to make an impact and help ensure the future of JYSK. In a lot of ways, we are very pragmatic, which really appeals to me. If you have a good point, people will listen, and you get the chance to influence most things."
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Being on The Bachelor and part of Bachelor Nation is good for exactly two and a half things. The first is getting a surge in Instagram followers, of course. The second, and most important, is that you get a once in a lifetime opportunity to find that special person who will be there for you forever, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, 'til death do you part—your long-lost soul sister, obviously! 'Cause 20-odd women cooped up in a mansion for two months with no access to the outside world is bound to make for some unbreakable friendships.
(Editor's note: The added possibility of actually developing a long-lasting relationship with the Bachelor himself is the final half, and it's more like a bonus than anything else, plus it's just half a thing since most of those relationships end prematurely anyway and, duh, a newfound bestie is what's really important here.)
Let's meet the *real* Bachelor couples we ship!
Season 22: Kendall and Jacqueline
While some may have been saying "Jacqueline, whom?!" due to her lack of airtime on Arie's season, she ended up making the most of her downtime and found that one-of-a-kind love anyway—but with Kendall, not Arie. The moment when Kendall literally collapsed into Jacqueline's arms crying, upon finding out that her newfound bestie was sending herself home, was probably the biggest tear-jerker of the season. Did we rewind that very moment to watch it back multiple times? Yes, we sure did. Did we cry harder and harder every time? Yes again.


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As every barrister knows, precedents matter. To see just how much, you only have to visit the original courtrooms of the Royal Courts of Justice. Next to the bench of each High Court judge, the weighty bound volumes containing the law reports are on full display, adorning the walls, symbolically underpinning the precedents of the common law system which they faithfully record.
Their usage may have declined dramatically in the last twenty years as they have been gradually superseded by their online counterparts. But The Law Reports for the Superior & Appellate Courts of England & Wales remain as the lifeblood of the common law system, providing judges, lawyers, law students and legal academics with summaries of the most important judgments, stretching as far back as the reign of Edward the Second.
Since his rule in the early 14th Century, there have been assorted sets of case reports decided in the higher English courts right down to the present day. Until the nineteenth century, the quality of these reports was frequently variable. But since the 1860s, the Law Reports for England and Wales have been published to a very high standard, providing certainty and clarity for all concerned. Today, these are supplemented by senior court websites that regularly publish high-quality, well-formatted judgments while neutral citations facilitate their online publication making them easy to classify and identify.
This much is common knowledge. What is somewhat less well-known is that approximately 80% of all cases in the higher courts have gone unreported during that time. More surprising still is that even in the digital age, a very high percentage have also not been reported, even at the appellate level. Since 1999, the figures are as follows:
No. of reported cases No. of unreported cases % Unreported
CA (Civ) &HC 21,985 59,355 73
CA Crim 5,474 49,887 90
Total 30,318 109,982 78.4
During the era of exclusively printed law reports, the upper limit of how many cases could be reported was dictated by circumstance, most notably the physical limitation of available space for printing. In the digital era, the issue of space constraints has disappeared, only for other problems stubbornly to remain which limit the number of cases reported.
Figures for the last five years show that, since 2012, 44% of all cases in our superior courts have gone unreported, including 304 cases in the Supreme Court and Privy Council. Despite having the latest available digital technology, it would appear that the production cost of delivering high quality law reports detailing lengthy judgments continues to be both onerous and uneconomic. Reporting of cases remains an extremely expensive undertaking.
In some ways, we are still in the pre-digital age, unnecessarily wedded to paper: almost every law report publisher in the UK continues to produce a corresponding hard copy set. For now, they remain constrained by cost and by the publishing cycle.
Looking back, the problem was not limited to available publishing space. At every stage in the history of law report publication since the Victorian era, judgement has always been a key element in the armoury of a skilled law reporter, particularly in selecting which cases should be reported. And which should not. The assumption is automatically made that certain criteria have always been applied: every case reported will have inherent merit either because it sets a precedent in some respect, or it has other important distinguishing features.
But without knowing the criteria applied by each reporter, it is impossible to know the thinking behind the selection process applied, or whether it is, and always has been, entirely valid. It is simply a matter of trust that in the vast majority of cases which have gone unreported in the last 150 years, nothing of any significance has ever been missed, or has been left out because it did not fit the mores of the time, or those of the reporter. What was selected a hundred years ago may not have been selected today. And vice versa.
Perhaps more likely is that subjective judgment in the qualitative selection process has sometimes been flawed. The social and cultural attitudes of say the 1870s, the 1920s or the 1950s are certainly far removed from those which we share today. As indeed, no doubt, attitudes will change again in the coming decades.
It is therefore still more likely that the attitudes of past law reporters, when compiling those reports, shared in the establishment groupthink of the period: they would not have taken much account of dissenting judgments, then considered irrelevant or too liberal, but which later may have been shown as an attempt to move the law in a more progressive direction.
How many potentially important precedents may have slipped through the net? Does a quick online search automatically provide you with every relevant authority to find out, and potentially support your submissions in court, or your skeleton argument? We simply do not know. But these are more than just hypothetical questions. They are genuine concerns. And they have been central to the work done by Justis over many years to help make the answers available.
This is exactly why we host a comprehensive database of judgments from the superior courts of previous generations. These provide access to the forgotten cases of the past – the silent majority – so that today's lawyers, legal scholars and law students can decide for themselves what really matters, and what does not.
To ensure that our case law database is the largest available, we have searched exhaustively in physical court records and archives across the country, enabling the digitisation of judgments that are not available anywhere else. The aim is to be as comprehensive as possible including previously unreported cases alongside those which have been reported. The result is that the Justis archive makes available online more than three times the number of judgments since 1950 than any other publisher.
In addition to England & Wales, Justis has undertaken the same task for all historical law reports in other common law jurisdictions: Ireland, Canada, Australia and in the Caribbean. In total, more than 700,000 unreported cases across these jurisdictions are now online. There are future plans to add India and South Africa to the list.
For law schools which teach international and comparative law, this is a perfect way of showing how precedent works regardless of whether something is reported or not.
Cases are identified through categorisation, and looking at case relationships across jurisdictions.
How can lawyers take advantage? Services such as BAILII hold the data, although searching for specific arguments is almost impossible. To make better use of it, legal research needs to innovate, providing tools for practitioners to analyse the newly available resources effectively.
Once these tools are in widespread use, lawyers that do not have access could be at a significant disadvantage, with an inferior more limited set of data to build and support their arguments. Having easy access to these judgments going forward will therefore be of paramount importance: innovation among providers of these databases will be vital.
To address the bespoke needs of researchers and practitioners, a new suite of tools makes the best use of available technology by adding in layers of analytics to make accessing the archive collection quick and easy-to-use. Deploying vast amounts of unstructured content and creating order from chaos is achieved through intelligent software.
Natural language analysis and data-mining can identify and extract legal concepts and arguments. Algorithms can isolate the critical passages in legal texts based on how they have been subsequently cited: which sentences and which paragraphs in each case. This dynamic element allows users to identify the real legal substance of the case and how that may have changed or evolved over time with different citations.
Every judgment in the Justis collection is consistently classified using a uniform legal taxonomy, making it possible to identify related authorities or supporting arguments. The taxonomy is huge, covering one and a half million entries: the largest taxonomy for legal information that anyone has ever created.
The opportunity to read and extract key information from a wealth of previously unreported legal judgments can add real value in identifying every authority, conducting comparative research, exploring precedent maps, discovering related cases, and distinguishing case treatments.
For practitioners and researchers alike, having access to unreported judgments, now and in the future, can form an important part of their work and study. By making more common law cases available than ever before across each relevant jurisdiction, the Justis research platform also makes them easily accessible.
How and when you choose to use them is entirely a matter for you.
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Yay! I completed one year of nursing my younger daughter Peanut.
What a ride it's been. It's hard to believe the places that I have nursed both of my daughters, places I never thought I would find myself in—bathroom stalls, flights, airport floors, car backseats, friends' homes—but realized later it came down to just feeding my children.
I wish someone had told me all this before, so I could have planned better. Well it was, um, interesting, and I learned a lot on my own in the meantime.
Here are some suggestions for places to nurse, when you have no other option:
Bathroom stall: This is good if you are in a mall or library, for instance, and need a place to hide. Whenever possible, use the handicapped stall. I don't know if it's un-PC to do that, but you wouldn't have enough space otherwise. Just get in and get out quickly, as flushing noises and hand dryers will probably spook your little one.
Car backseat: Good for once you've arrived at your destination and will be far away from your car for some time, like when you are sightseeing.
Flight: You only have two options here—in your seat, or in the lavatory. Considering that one nursing session can last up to 15 minutes or more and it may look suspicious if you are in the lavatory that long, you're better off staying in your seat. I've never fed in the lavatory, but I can't imagine there would be enough room in there.
A friend's home: The easiest one of all! Just ask to use their bedroom.
Try to plan ahead as much as possible, by nursing within 15 minutes of leaving your home. Even if your baby has a diaper blowout—and they are inevitable—it will be easier in many ways to deal with that in a potentially public setting, rather than finding out where you can nurse in peace, because you didn't do it at home first.
When dressing to go out, wear clothes that are going to be your allies.
- Scarves are extremely helpful, both for coverage during and after a nursing session, if you don't have a blanket handy (see #3).
- Button-down shirts are also easier to manage. If you want to wear a pullover top, it should be stretchy enough to be able to nurse without too much effort.
- ALWAYS keep a blanket or two handy. Swaddling ones work best, as they are nice and big. The blanket shouldn't be so heavy that it keeps slipping off while you're nursing.
While out in public, it's easy to get caught up in what others may be thinking: Is anyone looking at me? Am I covered up enough? Practice nursing with a blanket while at home, and let this method become second nature to you.
If you're out longer than expected and baby isn't very hungry, consider bringing your breast pump along with you.
There were many times in the past with my older daughter Pumpkin, where I would over-think and wonder Where could I feed her? and What if there was no place to do it discreetly? Would she starve???
I very quickly learned that the Mama Bear in me would never let that happen. I would put off the feeding for as long as I could, hoping she would stop crying on her own. Of course, that never works when babies are hungry. It got to a point where I didn't care about anyone else's judgment and I just fed here then and there.
The most public place I've nursed is on the floor of the airport, while my husband was standing in line at the rental car desk, just 10 feet away. There must have been at least 50 people in line, but I had to do what I had to do. I had my blanket ready, but it was more about steeling myself for the task ahead. It all went smoothly enough, but looking back, I should've fed her on the flight. Lesson learned!
Keep in mind that, although nursing is perfectly natural and, according to pediatricians, the best method for feeding your baby, others around you may feel uncomfortable if you do so in close proximity to them. Yes, it's ironic that women can walk around showing cleavage and it's fashionable, but mothers are given flak for nursing in public.
Do what you can to minimize public feedings, and strike a balance whenever possible, between discretion and the comfort of you and your baby.
Good luck and happy nursing!
What other suggestions do you have for nursing moms? What's the most unusual place you've nursed your baby?


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Friday, August 5th: If you could choose 3 magical items from any Harry Potter book, which would you choose and why? Explain what you would do with them and how you would use them to your advantage.
Before we jump to today's question, I wanted to warn you that I haven't read The Cursed Child, so whoever throws even the slightest bit of spoiler my way will be punished in the most terrible way (Yes, the audio book of 50 Shades of Grey was invented for you! So, behave!)
Now that my little Umbrage moment is gone, let's open the treasure chest!
Item n°1 : A Time Turner
How can this little magic object can NOT be on your list?? We, book bloggers, need all the time we can spare to tackle our endless TBRs. I know I would love it if I could have an hour on the couch to finish a book and then get the same hour on the bed to write my review. I am pretty sure that's the key to me not failing at writing reviews on time.
Also, imagine how good it would be for your social activities! If you're like me, you decline nice lunch invitations to have secret dates with your books in a quiet place. What if you could have that hour to dive into a story, and then go out with a friend for a well-deserved burrito and a mandatory chat about the last scandal in the Taylor Swift/Kanye West case? 8 sharp at the party? No worries, the Time Turner will give you the extra hour you need to finish Me Before You and cry your heart out before you head out to be the queen of the party (people will blame alcohol for your red eyes so you're all covered.) Cleaning up the apartment takes you forever? The Time Turner will give you back those stolen hours!
I want one.
PS: My birthday is September 18th :p
Item n°2 : Hermione's bag
I don't know about you but my bag is never big enough. All Gods bless the team who invented Kindle and other e-readers to avoid shoulder-destroying overflowing bags filled with books. But our babies aside, there are still a million things I need to fit in my bag. The list includes:
- A jacket, especially with the so-called summer we are having these days. One minutes it's 35°C and the next the temperature drops to 15°C. I love the cold, but I can't enjoy it without the right outfit. You know what? Make it my entire wardrobe!
- A giant bottle of sunscreen because I hate the sun and the feeling is mutual. He thinks I'm a cookie that needs to be browned.
- My entire makeup bag. Yes, I'm a girlie girl. I can't go anywhere without my lipstick, powder, and foundation in case of emergencies. It also contains a first-aid kit because you never know when you are going to need a Hello Kitty dressing.
- Dog toys. What if you find the perfect park but can't play because you did not take your baby's favorite squirrel toy?
- My yoga mat. Feeling tired? Try a Savasana in the hall of the train station.
- My laptop. Imagine having the best post idea ever, and nothing to write it down? When I am stuck on a review, I often get the perfect introduction when I'm doing something completely different, and before I have time to grab a pen (my hand is lazy with pens) the entire thing is in my head and I have about 5 minutes before it self-destructs. Therefore I need my laptop, its charger, my external drive, and one of those little tables to put on your knees when you're laptoping (Yes, I like inventing words.)
- A tiny fridge. They keep warning us about a zombie apocalypse. If I get stranded on the tramway, I need supplies! Moreover, you never know if you'll be up for a Mars bar or some saucisson. Better cover all options by getting all snacks.
- Bottles of
watericed-tea. Hydration is the key to a perfect skin and mind. Or so they say. I'm sure they were drunk when they stated that.
- A kettle. Too cold for iced-tea? Make yourself your favorite hot beverage with your own kettle and cup.
- Shoes! A sudden downpour? Get your sneakers. An impromptu hike? Mountain shoes! A walk on the beach? Feet. Always bring another set of feet with you.
This is only the beginning of the list. I'll spare you the rest, I should probably make it a List post! But you get the point.
I know the bag is only magical because of the spell (and if I were Hermione, I'd pick a better-looking one) but every woman needs a bottomless bag in her life.
Item n°3 A spell-checking quill
Another ordinary object turned vital for humankind. I don't know about you, but I sure need a spell-checking quill. Especially one that works on blog posts and tweets. At least until the spell wears off and your work starts sounding like a foreign language. I wonder if there are quills made to check grammar, too…
That's it for me! What are the objects you'd like to steal from the magic world?


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- On July 14, 2017
- In Bali Tours Bali Travel
- Tags: Bali Temple
Ulun Danu Temple is a Balinese Hindu Temple located at Candi Kuning countryside, Baturiti sub-district and Tabanan Regency. The distance from Denpasar town is about 50 km north side the way from Denpasar to Singaraja. It is set at lakeside of Beratan with beautiful lake view and hills surround it. It is situated in the plateau area with cool atmosphere surround it and hills as a backdrop. We can find at north side of this temple is Pucak Sangkur mount, in the eastside there is Beratan Mount which also referred as Pucak Mangu or Pucak Pangelengan in the south side there is Terate Bank Mount and in the Westside there is Tapak Mount and Watukaru Mount.
The name of Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is taken from the lake where the temple is built at Beratan Lake. The name of Beratan Lake is inseparable with the Beratan Mount as Deity and Goddess as fertility source posperity to keep the properity in life and society life. In papyrus chroincle of the Mengwi, this temple is referred as the name of Parhyangan ri pinggiring danu Beratan (sanctum located in lakeside of Beratan Lake). Ulun is come from Hulu word meaning head or power and in this case is intended by Ulun Danu Beratan means power of Beratan Lake that is Danu Goddess.
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple is consisted of 4 temples complex that are :
- Lingga Petak Temple owns the function to worship the Siwa God.
- Penataran Pucak Mangu Temple is referred this gate as Parhyangan ri Pinggiring Rawa Beratan or Danu Beratan Temple is founded by I Gusti Agung Putu to worship the Hyang ing Parwata or Deity which is placed in Pucak Mangu that is Bhatara Hyang Danawa as according to papyrus of Padma Bhuana and Usana Bali, because Mangu Mount is located in north direction, hence it is called the Bhatara Hyang Danawa or Wisnu God.
- Terate Bang Temple is functioning to worship of Brahma God.
- Dalem Purwa Temple is functioning to worship of Danu Goddess which is considered to be miraculous of the Bhatara Hyang Danawa or Laksmi Goddess.


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Impairment Suspected in Fatal New Year's Day Crash
Singer – On January 1, 2020, shortly after 8:30 p.m., Louisiana State Police Troop D responded to a single-vehicle crash near the intersection of LA Hwy 110 and Beehive Loop in Beauregard Parish. The crash ultimately took the life of 56-year-old Brett J. Burns of Walker.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the crash occurred as Burns was traveling westbound on LA Hwy 110 in a 2015 Chevrolet pickup truck. Burns failed to properly negotiate a left hand curve and ran off the right side of the roadway. After leaving the roadway, his vehicle struck an embankment and vaulted over the roadway before coming to rest in a ditch.
Burns sustained serious injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to a Lake Charles area hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Impairment on the part of Burns is suspected to be a factor in the crash. A toxicology sample was obtained from the driver and will be submitted for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
As 2020 begins, please take a moment to put the safety of you and your loved ones ahead of everything else. Motorists will be reminded that alcohol and other drugs have many effects on the body. Alcohol and other drugs can impair visual ability, alter sense of time and space, impair fine motor skills needed to operate a motor vehicle, and decrease reaction times. Just one drink may cause these effects. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and designate a sober driver. Not doing so can have deadly consequences.


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Don't get reamed by Aussie data roaming fees. A business travel expert details how to travel smart and stay connected on your next business trip.
Business travellers love that their smartphone keeps email, websites, apps and online services just a few taps away.
But as many have accidentally discovered during an overseas trip, the cost of using 3G data as a 'roaming' service is a killer. You can easily return home to a bill for hundreds or even thousands of dollars in accidental data roaming fees – and (even worse?) have to face up to your manager or finance controller.
Use your smartphone overseas and you'll be slugged an average of $15 per megabyte, which is about 300 times the cost of a domestic data plan. That makes Australia's exorbitant data roaming rates the third highest in the word according to a report released last year by the OECD.
And while tourists can blithely switch off their mobile and rely on email at internet cafes to stay in touch, to most business travellers their smartphone is an essential bit of kit. It's not just about calls and emails, but those oh-so-handy apps when you're out and about.
Google Maps makes for a perfect personal navigation system when you're walking around in an unfamiliar city. Airport apps let you check the status of your flight and stay on top of delays and gate changes. (Talking of which, both Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport have free iPhone apps which are well worth the download.) Then there are the likes of Urbanspoon for finding great places to eat and drink.
The problem isn't just that you become so accustomed to tapping an icon to get your information on the go, that you forget the amount of data being sent and sucked down behind the scenes.
Some of this megabyte-munching activity happens in the background and can catch you totally unawares.
Last year I visited Beijing with a colleague and after our four-day business trip he was hit with a data roaming bill for his BlackBerry of over $500. The reason? His BlackBerry was automatically checking his email account to see if new messages had arrived, and as best he can figure it was doping this roughly every 15 minutes. Each quick email check created a 'data session' with the local Chinese telco, and just that action alone came with a cost – even if there were no emails to download.
Here are your options to stay connected but avoid getting reamed by data roaming on your next trip.
Buy a global roaming pack
Adding an international data roaming pack from your Aussie carrier onto your existing smartphone will give you a chunk of data to use overseas, provided you're in a country which has a network partner for your Australian telco. The prices are still incredibly steep, starting at $20-to-$40 (depending on the carrier) for a mere 10-to-15MB. But they're a fraction of what you'd be hammered for casual data usage if you didn't buy an international data pack or plan in advance. 10-to-15MB is sufficient for basic email, some very light web browsing and simple app usage, but steer clear of YouTube and other streaming video services. It's best to overestimate how much data you'll need, and pay a bit more up front, because excess usage can see you slugged at the casual connection rates.
For business trips across the pond to New Zealand, Vodafone offers prepaid NZ Roaming Packs starting at a far more realistic $25 for 100MB. Optus subscribers who're headed to Asia should grab a Bridge DataRoam Unlimited pack which for $27 across three days or $40 over five days gives you unlimited data on Optus' Bridge Alliance partner networks in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
And here's a real-world travel tip. If you prefer to be roused from sleep by your smartphone's alarm rather than rely on a wake-up call from the hotel, set your phone to 'flight mode' before you hit the hay. This will stop you being woken at 2am by a call from Australia where it's middle of the afternoon.
Buy a local data plan
A far more cost-effective option is to swap your Aussie SIM card for a local prepaid voice and data SIM when you arrive at your overseas destination. You'll get internet access at affordable rates – literally 90 percent cheaper than global roaming rates – and you'll also be able to make low-rate calls to local numbers rather than be hit for several dollars per minute.
A bit of research online can help find the best deal before you travel, although when setting foot in a new country I sometimes rely on any telco that's set up in the airport. They might charge me a little more than a downtown shop but I know they'll be used to dealing with travellers and I'll be connected before I even leave the airport. Alternatively, call ahead to your hotel and ask if the concierge can recommend a local SIM card or even buy it in advance and have it waiting for you on arrival.
The main drawback of using a local SIM is that you'll no longer be reachable on your regular Australian mobile number. I suggest changing your voicemail greeting shortly before you fly out of Australia, with the new message asking calls to email you instead (and not to leave you a voicemail, as you probably won't pick those up until you get back home a week later).
You'll also need to ensure your smartphone is unlocked, meaning that it will work on any network rather than only recognising your Aussie carrier.
Network-locking is common for high-priced mobiles on a contract, and while some carriers will unlock your phone for free others will charge $20 or more for the service. Be sure to stow your Aussie SIM card where it won't be lost. I tuck mine into a zippered compartment in my passport wallet, which also contains the iPhone's SIM card removal toothpick so I can easily swap back to my regular SIM card as soon as I'm home.
And hang onto your overseas SIM cards: if you ever visit the same country again you need only pay a small top-up fee to be back online.


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Regarding the so-called, "Muslim ban:" The seven countries are Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia Sudan, Syria and Yemen. Let's look at a couple of those counties' demographics, eh?
Iraq (who we're still fighting) has Muslims & Christians. Guess what? Those Christians are banned too. For all of 90 days.
Iran has Muslims, Christians, Jews, Zoroastrians, Mandaeans, and Yarsan. These guys are also banned for 90 days.
Libya has Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Jews, and Hindus. All of which are banned.
Hmm. Seems like it's actually a national ban, not a religious ban, huh? Well, if you're not convinced, let's look at this graphic:
That looks like a hell of a lot more than seven nations. Weird, huh? So, if only seven nations are banned, doesn't that mean President Trump's ban is not a Muslim ban?
Not only that, but it's based in large part on Obama's previous stances. Don't believe me? Read some yourself. Oh, and here's an image of one of their press releases with the names of countries where travel to and from is limited and/or restricted:
Those country names look familiar? Not only did I make sure to leave the web address up for you to check for yourself, but if you click the image, it'll take you right there, too. I don't mind sourcing my claims.
What about Saudi Arabia? Well, ignoring the irony of folks saying banning travel from the above countries are a bad move, so why isn't this country banned, too, let's take a look at why it isn't banned, shall we? I think it might have something to do with this little thing here.
Why isn't Pakistan on the list? That's an excellent question. I think it should be on the list just for harboring Bin Laden. Alas, I am not President. We'll have to wait and see.
Now, I have a question for you, dear reader: If you're so worried about the "helpless" Muslims that President Trump has barred from entering the U.S., where was this concern when President Obama, was dropping bombs on them by the thousands during the majority of his presidency?