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Most Common Gemstones Associated with Aquarius
Monday the 21st we'll be transitioning into the season of Aquarius! (January 21 – February 18) If that is your birth sign and you're interested in working with gemstones that are especially effective during this time, or if you're shopping for a gift for a beloved Aquarius – here is a comprehensive list of gemstones below. Which ones are you most drawn to?
- Turritella Agate – (Root Chakra) – Stone of Courage – This is a fossil stone that connects us deeply with the energy of the Earth and enables Earth healing. This is a protective stone that can help you truly feel more safe and protected in this life by dissipating the inner tension and fears we hold. It helps to dissolve all negativity is one's personality (anger, bitterness, jealousy, etc), increase empathy for others, and give us the confidence to move through change.
- Amber – (Sacral Chakra) – Stone of Healing – This is a powerful healing stone that draws illness from the body and increases vitality. It absorbs negative energies and transmutes it into positive allowing the body to heal unencumbered. The sunny brightness of Amber inspires creativity and lifts depression.
- Amethyst – (Third Eye Chakra) – Stone of Spirituality and Contentment – It balances the energies of the intellectual, emotional and physical bodies and provides a clear connection between the Earthly plane and other worlds. It clears the aura and stabilizes and transmutes any dysfunctional energies. Amethyst represents the principles of complete metamorphosis. It aids against addictions. Increases stability, strength, energy and peace.
- Ammonite / Ammolite – (Root & Sacral Chakras) – Stone of Karma – This stone is deeply connected with the Earth and is a powerful Earth healer. Its spiral represents the inclusion of all, and helps us access our entire Soul Path. This supports us during karmic, past life, and soul work. It transmutes negativity and encourages a natural flow of energy.
- Angelite – (Throat Chakra) – Stone of Awareness – Raises the state of conscious awareness. Angelite facilitates contact with your angels and spirit guides and helps to connect with your higher self. Because of its ability to deepen attunement and heighten perception, Angelite is a powerful stone for healers. It also provides protection for the environment or the body. Angelite helps you to speak your truth. It promotes communication and self-expression.
- Chrysanthemum Stone – (Root & Sacral Chakras) – (Zodiac of Aquarius) – Stone of Harmony – This stone exudes a peaceful environment and brings harmony to conflicts. It helps to lighten-up our life and introduce fun and play. It enables one to remain calm and appreciate the present moment. It is also a stone of time travel.
- Garnet – (Root Chakra) – Stone of Health – Garnet removes negativity of all forms from our body and chakras and transmutes the energy to a beneficial state. It helps with emotional, spiritual and physical regeneration – helps everything become fresh and new. Garnet assists with purification, cleansing, and detoxification. Garnet also increases love, devotion, warmth and understanding in relationships.
- Hematite – (Root Chakra) – Stone of the Mind – It helps one to "sort things out" in one's mind, and can be used for mental attunement, memory enhancement, original thinking, and technical knowledge. It helps one realize that the only limits we have are the ones we put on ourselves – the sky is the limit. Hematite dissolves negative energy and transforms it to the purity of Universal Love.
- Magnetite – (Root Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aquarius) – Stone of Recovery – This stone is very grounding and connects us deeply to the energy of the Earth. It helps to recover from grief, fear, anger and attachments. It temporarily balances the chakras, aura, and emotions to relieve stress on the body and ease healing. The magnetism of this stone attracts our desires in life.
- Blue Obsidian – (Throat Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aquarius) – Stone of Communication – This stone helps with all forms of communication. Helps us organize thoughts, communicate ideas, speak in public, and to learn new languages. Also useful with divination tools and for astral travel. Protective during physical travel and enhances sense of direction.
- Schalenblende – (Solar Plexus Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aquarius) – Stone of Resilience – Is grounding and very protective. It helps to regenerate energy and physical strength. It helps us absorb energy from the Earth to improve endurance. Supports us when we feel like we have almost exhausted our personal resources and can't handle any more. Encourages productive communication between people in conflict.
- Shattuckite – (Throat & Third Eye Chakra) – (Zodiac of Aquarius) – Stone of Metaphysical Abilities – Shattuckite is a high vibration stone that also raises our own vibration. It helps to trigger psychic visions and be able to communicate what is learned. It helps to open one up to channeling and keep the body safe from possession. It awakens many other psychic abilities including divination, telepathy, and dream visions.
- Silver – attracts and retains the qualities emitted by the stones; therefore, it enhancing the healing and therapeutic effects of the jewelry. It is known to enhance the powers of the moon, particularly during the full and new moons. As the metal is reflective, as the moon reflects the light of the sun, so does silver reflect negativity from the wearer, thus guarding against negative energy. Silver is also said to enhance psychic and intuitive abilities.
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Additional Gemstones for Aquarius:
Ocean Spray Agate, Achroite (Clear Tourmaline), Antimony, Barite, Bertrandite, Bismuth, Boji Stone, Cavansite, Calcanthite, Columbite, Blue Coral, Horn Coral, Emmonsite, Epididymite, Feldspar, Fuchsite, Fergusonite, Graphite, Holtite, Levynite, Magnesioferrite, Marialite, Mica, Mochi Balls, Norbergite, Proustite, Siderite, Stannite, Tennantite, Ullmanite, Uvarovite, Wavellite
Source: "Love is in the Earth: A Kaliedoscope of Crystals," by Melody.


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Neighborhood meth lab discovered: Sheriff: More information forthcoming
A meth lab was discovered Tuesday in Fallston, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office.
In a small neighborhood in Fallston stands a house with several bicycles on the front lawn and an array of children's toys to one side of the backyard. On the other side there is a separate storage area. Authorities say that's where the meth lab was discovered.
"The sheriff's office received a call on Monday about the possible sale of narcotics from a home on Gatewood Drive," Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman said.
At 140 Gatewood Drive an inactive meth lab was discovered in the storage building beside the home on Monday by the sheriff's office. While it was deemed inactive, the sheriff's office proceeded with caution.
"It had all the precursors of what make a meth lab volatile," Norman said.
The Fallston Community Fire Department was put on stand-by and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation's HAZMAT team was called in, Norman said. The storage area was cleared by the HAZMAT team Tuesday morning.
The sheriff's office could not confirm if a family was present at the home at the time of seizure.
The home on Gatewood Drive has been deemed safe by the SBI, Norman said.
While there is no word on arrests as of Tuesday afternoon, the sheriff said more information should become available Wednesday afternoon.

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For me, there's not much that says "summer" more than peaches. When I was growing up, we would go visit my grandma every summer. And every summer she would have homemade peach jam waiting for us. My grandma is an amazing cook. She can take a little of this and a little of that and turn it into the best thing you've ever eaten. I've never been able to replicate her peach jam, so I have to stick with things like this Peach Cobbler Loaf Cake to get my peach fix.
This cake is a tender, soft vanilla cake that has pieces of fresh peach throughout. It's topped with a sweet, brown sugar crumble topping and a drizzle of icing. This Peach Cobbler Loaf Cake would be equally at home for breakfast (coffee cake!) or for dessert. No matter when you enjoy it, this cake is a great way to enjoy a little bit of summery goodness!
Crumb Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar packed
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup low-fat sour cream
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced fresh peach
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, stir flour, sugars, cinnamon, and nutmeg together.
- Pour in melted butter, and stir to combine. Set aside.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk vegetable oil, sour cream, buttermilk, and sugar together until combined.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla extract until well-combined.
- Whisk in dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in diced peach.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Top with crumb mixture.
- Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If topping begins to get too brown, tent with aluminum foil.
- Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- Remove cake to wire cooling rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk together.
- Add in additional milk as needed to get thick but pourable consistency.
- Drizzle icing over the top of cooled bread.
- Let icing set before slicing.


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Dan Henderson, Not Yet Retiring
" I don't feel like it's a do-or-die situation. I am not going to retire if it doesn't go my way, but I feel very confident in my training for this fight. Hopefully it won't be an issue." ---Dan Henderson
Albeit next month's main event and rematch with Renato Sobral is a big fight for Dan Henderson, it is unlikely to be his final bout. After failing to win the Strikeforce Middleweight title, Henderson moved back to light heavyweight en route to Strikeforce's December 4 match.
Dan Henderson left UFC in late 2009, and headlined Strikeforce's return to the CBS airwaves last April. Unfortunately, reigning champion Jake Shields exhausted Henderson for a lopsided unanimous decision win. But this time around, he doesn't seem to have the same problems when he meets Sobral in a rematch. Henderson doesn't feel this is a fight that could end his career.View Article Source »


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If you want a brighter future in life (and dating!) start by looking inward. The stories we tell ourselves impact everything… and we do mean everything.
The stories we tell ourselves are powerful, so powerful that they have the power to change the course of our future. Find out how to harness this power to change the course of your dating and relationships in 2016 and future years.
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MOBILE, Alabama – There's something exhilarating about riding a bike down Dauphin Street on a crisp fall evening, accompanied by a Halloween soundtrack.
The pulsing sounds of Michael Jackson's "Thriller" and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Heads Will Roll" were only a few of the appropriate selections on Ben Brenner's music box, which he rigged up especially for Mobilians On Bikes' third annual Zombie Ride. (read more on Al.com)


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TFB's serial adventurer Claymore sent me this photo of the M16A1 Carbine he purchased in the early 1980s. Claymore writes …
This was one of the first NFA firearms I bought after getting my S.O.T. Had to be about 1983 or so. At that time dealers could get one each of all the Colt products and this one started my collection of them.
It's an M-16a1 Carbine with the original 14 inch barrel.
This photo was taken by me using my brand new 35 mm camera that would go on to be used to take all the photos on my "adventures" that are posted on here.
This was just trying out different settings on the camera.
Claymores many adventures, and the guns he encountered on them, can be found here.
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There's good reason for the close air of anticipation hanging over this
album. The Dead Weather, after all, feature that bloke with the huge bulge in his trousers who reanimated the corpses of both blues and rock'n'roll when they were rotting away in a coffin somewhere. The man who arguably created the first new sound to have been cranked out of a guitar in years: that omnipresent riff from 'Blue Orchid' that sounds like Jack White is cutting granite with a lawnmower.
But The Dead Weather aren't The White Stripes. And away from his homebody pardner Meg, White has, if we¹re honest, been responsible for some bobbins music. That godawful Bond theme with Alicia Keys to name one example, as well as a crushingly dull second album by his other 'other' group The Raconteurs that should have elicited far more shrugs than it did.
Of course, extra-curricular activities are to be applauded if they result in songs like The Raconteurs 'Steady, As She Goes', which was so laden with hooks it positively clawed open our hippocampus. White is still odd, too ('Icky Thump', anyone?). He's also brutally uncompromising, as he proved when the Stripes headlined Glastonbury in 2005 with a set that was so face-scorching they began attracting free-jazz fans.
But the truth is, away from his day job, White is less creatively liberated, and surrounding The Dead Weather there's a very strong whiff of conventional, rather clumpy Middle-America jock rock.
It's still a bolt from the blue, though. Even if White isn¹t handling the reins here (he's on drums), Alison Mosshart from The Kills has recast herself (although quite tamely) as a kind of blasphemous, snake-hipped voodoo rocker on the mic, and Queens Of The Stone Age¹s Dean Fertita and The Raconteurs' Jack Lawrence handle guitar and bass. Not one of them we would have taken for a fan of Rage Against The Machine, Korn or '90s rapcore outfit Senser. And yet 'Treat Me Like Your Mother' sounds like it slipped through the time-warp with RATM when they reconvened in 2007 and sees Mosshart and White spelling out "M-A-N-I-P-U-late" like neutered, A-level revolutionaries. 'I Cut Like A Buffalo' is an interminable reggae-metal
racket and 'Three Birds' sounds like a muddy nu-metal hybrid of the Blow-Up soundtrack and sports-goth luminaries Korn.
But whatever the other members' input, everything on 'Horehound' is
definitely painted a shade of White, from the whirring guitar sound he¹s
loaned out to his Dead Weather cohorts to Mosshart¹s mimicking vocal (isn't she always posturing?). And why not? He's the only real, earth-shattering talent on board. But even with his large hands over 'Hore…"s rudimentary parts, he's not done the thing that makes him great: prune the bad bits off.
That means that the album remains an overblown and indulgent frat-boy (and girl) jam. Like anything involving White, or a member of QOTSA, there are moments of real dynamism here that would shame any million-pound pyrotechnics display. The riffs and cymbals dance like lunatic Hendrix fans, 'Will There Be Enough Water' is the haunting southern blues White wanted ("Just because you caught me, does that make it a sin?") that wouldn't sit amiss on Robert Plant's 'Raising Sand', and 'Hang You From The Heavens' swings menacingly like a noose.
Ultimately, though, it¹s disappointing. After "burning the candle at both ends" (they say), the band set up in White¹s Nashville studio and bashed out 'Horehound' sharpish. The tale, the title and the photos of them looking like dirty stop-outs who¹d been pulled through a deep thicket backwards suggested this was to be a decadent, seedy incarnation. The reality is as fucked-up and sexy as a night out in baggy combat shorts racing shopping trolleys into bushes.
Chris Parkin
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Political Engagement Meets the Prosperity Gospel: African American Christian Zionism and Black Church Politics
Journal abstract
How do religion and race affect political engagement in black churches? Studies of black church-based politics typically use religious frameworks of emancipation in the form of social gospels, associating politically engaged groups with socially liberal politics and movements for racial justice. In contrast, this article draws on two years of fieldwork as well as interviews with clergy and laity to explain how non-emancipatory religious frameworks and politically conservative religious activism operate in black churches. Using the case of African American Christian Zionism, which draws on racial and religious motivations to foster political support for the State of Israel, this article argues for increased attention to theologically and politically conservative social movements within black churches. The discourse of this movement provides an instructive example of how black church political engagement is increasingly focusing on alternative motivations and social solidarities, rather than exclusively operating in contexts that emphasize racial justice and emancipation.
- Journal : Sociology of Religion
- Author : Roger Baumann
- Date : 2016
- Volume : 77(4)
- Pages : 359-385
- Link : https://goo.gl/GZ9oEj


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Etro S.p.a. v. INFO TECH
Case No. D2002-0579
1. The Parties
The Complainant is Etro S.p.a, an Italian corporation with offices at Via Spartaco 3, 20135 Milano, Italy. Represented in this proceeding by Avv. Carlo Mezzanotte and Avv. Paolo Pozzi of PERANNI MEZZANOTE & PARTNERS, of Milano, Italy. (Hereinafter the "Complainant").
The Respondent is INFO TECH, 638-11, Seo-gu, daegu 703-016, Republic of Korea.
2. The Domain Name and Registrar
This dispute concerns the domain name <etromilano.com> (the "Domain Name").
The Registrar is Network Solutions, Inc., of 21355 Ridgetop Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20160, United States of America.
3. Procedural History
The WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center (the "Center") received the initial complaint by electronic mail on June 25, 2002, and in hard copy on June 21, 2002, and July 9, 2002, respectively. The Center on July 10, 2002, requested an amended complaint to take into account further information as to the Respondent. This deficiency in the Complaint was cured by an amended filing on July 10, and July 12, 2002. Between the date of the original and amended complaint (collectively the "Complaint") the Center had requested registrar verification as to the identity of the current registrant of the Domain Name, and undertaken certain related correspondence with the Complainant concerning the same. The Center ultimately determined that the Complaint met all the formal requirements of the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("Policy"), and its Rules and Supplemental Rules, and on July 16, 2002, the Center notified the Complaint and Commencement of Administrative Proceeding. On August 6, 2002, the Center duly notified Respondents' default under the Rules, receipt of which was confirmed on August 7, 2002. There was some subsequent e-mail traffic between the Center and the electronic addresses attributed to the Respondent and the Domain Name; in some of which electronic correspondence Respondent requested more time. On August 12, 2002, the Center transmitted a Notification that a panel would be appointed, and the file transmitted to the Panelist, but informed Respondent that the Panelist had discretion to accept a late-submission of a Response, if one was submitted. On August 12, 2002, the file was submitted to the undersigned. No further communications of any kind were received from the defaulting Respondent, and the Panelist here finds that the Panel was duly and properly constituted in accordance with the Rules and Supplemental Rules.
4. Factual Background
The Complainant is an Italian corporation with its principal place of business in Milan. The Complainant is a company in the fashion and design business and has long traded under the mark ETRO both in Italy and elsewhere, this mark derives from the name of the owner of Complainant, Mr. Etro, who is a well-known Italian fashion designer.
INFO TECH is a Korean entity business or business name which is the registrant or the Domain Name. As the Respondent has defaulted in this proceeding, there is very little further information concerning INFO TECH.
Complainant has registered the trademark "ETRO" in many jurisdictions and for several different classes of products. In particular, Complainant has four Korean registrations of "ETRO" in various forms and for various classes. Complainant also claims to have common law rights on the trademark "ETRO MILANO" deriving from the extensive use of this mark on its products and in connection with its business. Complainant submits extensive evidence of its products and catalogues with "ETRO MILANO" inscribed thereon.
Complainant apparently became aware of the Domain Name at the end of 2001 when it was registered in the name of an entity called "INFO". The evidence shows that in the February to late April 2002, at least, the Domain Name was linked and resolved to one or more Korean sites containing adult and pornographic material. Complainant hired Korean lawyers to try and locate the Domain Name owner and to serve warning letters on the same. Although the lawyers were unable to locate the ultimate owner, they did send a warning and demand letter to the technical contact of the Domain Name on April 22, 2002. When this panelist sought to visit the Domain Name site in mid August 2002, it resolved to a dead end.
5. Parties' Contentions
Complainant contends that the Domain Name is identical to its common law trade or business mark "ETRO MILANO", and in any event confusingly similar to Complainant's registered trademarks "ETRO". Complainant maintains that Respondent has no rights in connection with these marks and that Complainant has in fact, never granted any license or permission for anyone to register domain names incorporating its trademark. Complainant further contends that the Domain Name is being used primarily for the purpose of disrupting Complainant's business. In particular, the use of its marks in a domain name that is linked to pornography tarnishes the good reputation of ETRO, and unlawfully trades on its goodwill. Complainant cites and submits a number of WIPO case precedents in connection with this contention including, MatchNet Plc v. MAC Trading, WIPO Case No. D2002-0205 and CCA Industries, Inc., v. Bobby R. Dailey, WIPO Case No. D2000-0148. Complainant also asserts that Respondent was making use of the Domain Name for financial gain given that the pornographic sites to which it resolves were commercial and offered erotic material upon payment of a fee. All of the foregoing, Complainant maintains, demonstrates abundant bad faith in the registration and use of the Domain Name.
As indicated above, Respondent has defaulted in this proceeding. Respondent's late e-mails to the Center of 7 and 8 August 2002 contain no substantive defenses and appear geared to create delay and confusion. The Panelist is entitled to draw appropriate inferences from Respondent's failure to respond, together with the evidence here presented.
6. Discussion and Findings
The Policy, in its paragraph 4 (a), provides that the Complainant must prove each of the following:
i. The Respondent's Domain Name is identical or confusingly similar to a trade or service mark in which Complainant has rights, and
ii. The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the Domain Name; and
iii. The Domain Name has been registered and used in bad faith
i. Identical or Confusingly Similar
The Domain Name includes Complainant's widely registered trademark "ETRO". The addition of the word "MILANO" does not operate to differentiate the Domain Name from this registered trademark. MILANO is, of course, the Italian name of Milan, which is Complainant's headquarters and is widely known as one of the world's major centers of fashion and design. Thus, the Domain Name is, as a minimum, confusingly similar to the much registered mark of Complainant. See, e.g., Louis Vuitton Malletier v. Somsak Sooksripanich, WIPO Case No. D2000-0866; Lancôme Parfums et Beauté et Cie. v. Lily, WIPO Case No. D2001-0724[1]. The Domain Name is furthermore identical to the unregistered marks, which figure on much of the material and catalogues produced by the Complainant.
ii. Respondents' Rights or Legitimate Interests in the Domain Name
There is no indication, evidence or inference that Respondent has any legitimate rights or interest in the Domain Name; indeed all inferences, and the evidence and assertions of Complainant, are to the contrary.
iii. Registration and Use in Bad Faith
The evidence of bad faith registration and use is strong. It is not plausible that Respondent registered the Domain Name without knowledge of its association with Complainant's marks and worldwide fashion business, both of which extend to Korea. The use of the mark "ETRO" in combination with "MILANO" makes it doubly obvious that the Domain Name was not chosen or registered by chance, but with the idea of trading on Complainant's marks and goodwill.
The subsequent linking of the Domain Name with adult or pornographic sites established for profit is an abundantly sufficient show of bad faith use. See e.g. Nokia Corp. v. Nokiagirls.com a.k.a. IBCC, WIPO Case No. D2000-0102 (also submitted by Complainant). Indeed, the registration and use of a disputed domain name in order to divert web traffic to Respondent's web site for a profit is a violation of paragraph 4 (b) (iv) of the Policy. See Pepsico, Inc. v. Diabetes Home Care, Inc., and DHC Services, WIPO Case No. D2001-0174 (and other cases cited therein). The fact that the Domain Name is apparently currently inactive and not linked to adult sites does not cure Respondent's bad faith registration and use. See American Online Inc. v. East Coast Exotics, WIPO Case No. D2001-0661.
7. Decision
For all the foregoing reasons the Panel determines that :
a. The Domain Name <etromilano.com> is confusingly similar to Complainant's registered trademarks and identical to its business marks;
b. The Respondent has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the Domain Name; and
c. The Domain Name <etromilano.com>" has been registered and is being used in bad faith
Therefore, the remedy requested by Complainant is granted, and Respondent is required to transfer the Domain Name <etromilano.com> to Complainant, Etro S.p.a.
Nicolas UlmerSole Panelist
Dated: August 20, 2002
1. The Panel is aware of and (after reaching its decision here) reviewed the case of Etro S.p.a. v. Messrs. Mark O' Flynn, Luciano Carbonetti PGC srl, WIPO Case No D2000-1289, in which the domain name was found confusingly similar to Complainant's trademarks.
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Detailed description of the SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) with introductory remarks from the ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
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revised in 2018, this self-guided 40 minute E-learning module provides an introduction to the ILO's Tripartite Declaration of Principles concerning Multinational Enterprises and Social Policy (MNE Declaration). The Declaration provides recommendations to governments, enterprises, and employers' and workers' organizations on how to maximize – each with different roles and responsibilities - the positive contribution of multinational enterprises to socioeconomic development and decent work, more specifically in the areas of employment, training, conditions of work and life and industrial relations. The module includes an overview of the principles of the MNE Declaration and real cases of how it can be put into practice and address a range of labour and employment issues in different contexts. It also provides a description of how the MNE Declaration relates to other international instruments which can also guide business behaviour, such as the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Global Compact, the UN Business and Human Rights Framework and Guiding Principles, and ISO 26000.
The responsibility to comply with all applicable local, national, regional and international laws is a central tenet of the corporate responsibility to respect human rights. Yet sometimes local or national laws pose requirements that conflict with internationally recognized human rights, thereby making it difficult or impossible for business enterprises to meet their responsibility to respect human rights. The goal of this Good Practice Note is to provide business enterprises with a non-exhaustive set of good practices for addressing situations in which local or national laws appear to conflict with internationally recognized human rights.
Provides the first ever estimates of child labour and human trafficking in global supply chains. A significant share of child labour and human trafficking in global supply chains occurs at lower tiers, in activities such as raw material extraction and agriculture, making due diligence, visibility and traceability challenging. The report outlines several key areas in which governments and businesses can do more. It underscores the critical role of States in addressing gaps in statutory legislation, enforcement, and access to justice and in establishing a framework for responsible business conduct. For business, the report underscores the need for a comprehensive, whole-of-supply-chain approach to due diligence.
Migrant workers are often susceptible to unfair recruitment and hiring practices, leaving them highly vulnerable to exploitation. For many, the debt burden they carry from excessive recruitment fees and migration costs exacerbates this vulnerability and can lead to debt bondage and forced labour. This note calls on business to take action to address such exploitative practices and their associated risk to labour abuse. References to relevant international standards and links to multi-stakeholder initiatives and additional resources are included to provide further guidance.
The ILO Helpdesk is a service from the International Labour Organization that provides a one-stop-shop to help company managers and workers understand the application of international labour standards.
This report explores how businesses can enhance their resilience to the impacts of climate change on their supply chains and improve their supply chain management in the process.


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There's a new Dudley Files cartoon over at my other site! Not sure an exclamation mark was needed on that sentence, but it doesn't cost extra. Anyway, figure it's time to stop duplicating content. I know I wrote I'd be moving the strip over to here eventually. Well, I'm changing plans again. But for those of you who found this site and like The Dudley Files, come on over to Pirates and Pulsars. That's where the action will be. And by action, I mean . . . um . . . all sorts of crap – cartoons, essays, photography, screeds, rants and demagoguery, etc. – posted at the speed of continental drift. And there is pirate stuff put up on occasion. In fact, I hawk (gently) my lousy pirates-in-space book Brownbeard over there. But, truth be told, the site is more akin to a black hole than a pulsar.
Dog Runs for Congress, Part 1 (in color)7 Aug
Of course, I realize this is a re-post of a previously released cartoon. But now I've added color. Once I've put up all the colorized versions of the first week's panel of The Dudley Files, then we'll continue to see what happens between our candidate Dudley and the coquettish feline reporter Priscilla. Besides, it's such a complex story line, a little refreshing as to what's happened thus far can't hurt . . . much.


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Your New Dog Shopping List
You just adopted a new dog or puppy! Yay! …Wait… now what? Now you need to buy essential supplies to keep your new best friend happy and healthy. Here are our favorite items for new dog owners – all of which are available at Adopt & Shop. There's lots more to buy, but these are basics that you absolutely must have!
Up Country Collar
Keep your dog safe – and stylish! These great collars from Up Country accomplish both. They come in a variety of sizes, colors and patterns. If you want to stick to basics, solid colors are also available.
Up Country Leash
So you found the perfect collar. Now you can get a matching leash! These Up Country leashes come in the same patterns as the collars, or if you're feeling adventurous, you can mix and match!
ID Tags
Even if you think your dog will never get lost, mistakes sometimes happen. Guests might leave a door ajar or your pooch will get spooked by a loud noise. The easiest way for a dog to find their way back home is with external ID. Engrave a dog tag with your furry pal's name and your phone number.
3.5 Cup Elevated Pet Diner by Petrageous Designs
Take mealtime to a new level – literally and figuratively. This elevated pet diner by Petrageous Designs comes with a number of perks. It keeps pet bowls off the floor for easier clean up and closer to your animal's chompers for easier eating. The Pet Diner also reduces rattling for a quieter, more peaceful dining experience. It's looks pretty slick with a vibrant coated powder finish – and will match any kitchen decor. Lastly, this item is built to resist wear. It's scratch-, chip-, fade- and rust-resistant.
Essential Elements Flea & Tick
Flea and tick shampoo is a a great item to have on hand when you adopt a pet – especially if you live in a warm climate like Southern California. SoCal doesn't have cold winters that kill off fleas and ticks so your dog is more prone to infestations. Luckily this yummy-smelling shampoo has your (fuzzy) back.
The Poopcase by Metropaws
Don't be the person that doesn't pick up after their pet. Make sure you always pick up your pet's waste because no one likes a lazy dog-owning neighbor. With this dispenser, you'll never forget a poop bag. It has a sleek modern design and comes in a number of fun colors.
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Om nom nom nom nom treats om nom nom. The most effective and humane way to train your dog is with positive reinforcement. This means that instead of punishing your pooch for misbehaving, you reward them for good behavior. The easiest way to reinforce a positive habit is with treats!
Stop by the store today. Our staff and volunteers are happy to help you choose the perfect items. They're super knowledgeable and will know exactly what you need to turn your dog's house into a home. And remember: Every dollar you spend goes toward rescuing more homeless cats and dogs!


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Joseph Stein, who wrote the book for tuner "Fiddler on the Roof," died Sunday in Manhattan from a fall. He was 98 and had been ailing from prostate cancer.
Pioneering TV cartoon artist Alexander Anderson Jr., who created the Rocky the flying squirrel and Bullwinkle the moose, among others, died Friday in Carmel, Calif., of Alzheimer's disease. He was 90.
Alto saxophonist Marion Brown, a leading jazz avant gardist and music educator, died Oct. 18 in Hollywood, Fla. He was believed to be 79, though some sources list his age as 75.
Fabian Berke, former administrator and treasurer of the Motion Picture and Television Credit Assn., died Oct. 13 in Thousand Oaks, Calif., of natural causes. He was 90.
Richard Kallet, a veteran motion picture advertising exec for 24 years at Warner Bros., died Oct. 9 in Los Angeles from lung cancer. He was 72.
Documaker Gail Dolgin died Oct. 7 in Berkeley, Calif., of cancer. She was 65.
Documentary pioneer Marshall Flaum, who was Oscar-nommed for "The Yanks Are Coming" and "Let My People Go," died Oct. 1 in Los Angeles of complications from hip surgery. He was 85.
Comedian Joey "Papa Joe" Russell died Sept. 25 in Milford, Conn. He was 90.
Stein wrote "Fiddler on the Roof" based on the short stories by Sholem Aleichem. The 1964 Broadway tuner won nine Tonys including one for Stein's writing (lyricist Sheldon Harnick and composer Jerry Bock also took home awards). Stein also adapted the work for the bigscreen.
Initially Stein could find few takers for the musical about a Russian Jew at the turn of the 20th century; the tuner was dismissed as "too ethnic." However when choreographer Jerome Robbins, fresh off the hit "West Side Story," took an interest, the tuner soon went to Broadway, where it settled in from 1964-74. Stein's pal Zero Mostel played the lead in the Rialto staging; Chaim Topol played the dairyman in the West End version and the film.
Stein also wrote the book for Kander and Ebb tuner "Zorba," based on the book "Zorba the Greek."
Stein was a social worker writing comedy on the side when he met Mostel, who got Stein writing sketches for radio personalities including Phil Silvers and Jackie Gleason in 1942. He segued to the writing team of Sid Caesar's smallscreen "Show of Shows" alongside Woody Allen, Mel Brooks, Larry Gelbart and Carl Reiner.
Stein made his Rialto debut writing for the 1948 revue "Lend an Ear." This was followed by "Plain and Fancy," with writing partner Will Glickman, set in Pennsylvania's Amish country.
For the next three decades, Stein was busy with such Broadway shows as "Mr. Wonderful," "Take Me Along," "Juno," "Enter Laughing" (which he also adapted for the bigscreen with Reiner) and "The King of Hearts."
Many of his tuners have been revived on Broadway, in regional theaters and abroad, including "Fiddler on the Roof," "Zorba" and "Juno."
He continued to write such musicals as "Jerome Robbins Broadway" and "Rags" in the 1980s, although the latter was a disappointment and closed after four performances in 1986.
A member of Gotham's Dramatists Guild Council to the end, Stein received a lifetime award from the org in 2008, as well as from York Theater. He was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame.
He earned Tony noms for "Zorba," "Take Me Along," and "Rags," and an Olivier award for "The Baker's Wife."
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, the actress Elisa Loti; three sons; a stepson and a stepdaughter; plus six grandchildren.
Anderson teamed up with his childhood friend and former UC Berkeley fraternity brother Jay Ward to make low-budget TV cartoons. Their creations also included Crusader Rabbit and his pal Rags the Tiger and Dudley Do-Right of the Mounties.
The syndicated "Crusader Rabbit" became the first animated TV series in the 1950s. "Rocky and His Friends" debuted in 1959 on ABC.
Survivors include a son.
Brown had been in ill health for many years after multiple surgeries and the partial amputation of a leg, and was in an assisted living facility at his death, according to the website of instrument maker Gibson.
Brown had considered a law career before he moved to New York in 1962 and began playing professionally. He was befriended by playwright and jazz observer LeRoi Jones (Amiri Baraka), who wrote about him favorably, and became a key player of the new jazz. In 1965, he made key appearances as a sideman on John Coltrane's "Ascension" and Archie Shepp's "Fire Music," both acknowledged free jazz landmarks.
Beginning with LPs for the experimental ESP-Jazz label in the late '60s, Brown worked as a leader through the early '90s. His best-known albums included "Afternoon of a Georgia Faun" (ECM, 1970) and "Geechee Recollections" (Impulse, 1973).
He taught at such universities as Brandeis and Amherst during the '70s, and earned a master's degree in ethnomusicology from Wesleyan. In later years, he developed a parallel career as a graphic artist.
Berke worked at the association, an interchange for credit information in the motion picture and television industry, from its inception in 1965 until his retirement in 1995.
Survivors include his sons Rand, a line producer on "Wheel of Fortune," and Bruce, motion picture account manager at Kodak.
Donations may be made to the Motion Picture Country House and Hospital, c/o Motion Picture Television Fund, P.O. Box 51150, Los Angeles, CA 90051.
Kallet, who would become vice president of co-op advertising, arrived at the studio in 1975 and worked on hundreds of the studio's major theatrical releases, including such iconic films as "Superman," "Purple Rain," "Batman," "Lethal Weapon," "Chariots of Fire" and "The Unforgiven."
Responsiblities included originating and implementing campaigns for Warner Bros. pics, and determining the size of newspaper ads in hundreds of publications across the country. He dealt in all types of print media and often changed campaigns on the fly, depending upon the box office success or failure of a particular release.
"He taught me everything I learned about the busineess" said Jo Ann Lichstein, the current manager of co-op advertising at Warner Bros., and who called Kallet a great friend and mentor. "He could remember all kinds of deadlines and say, 'That's what we did on a film 20 years ago.' He was a mensch."
Survivors include a wife, Joan; a daughter, Lesley Kallet Rose, an exec with AOL; a brother, Steve; and a granddaughter.
Donations may be made to the National Lung Cancer Partnership at nationallungcancerpartnership.org.
Dolgin, along with Vicente Franco, produced and directed "Daughter From Danang," which earned an Oscar nomination in 2002. The duo reunited in 2007 for "Summer of Love." Both aired on PBS' "American Experience" program.
The New York native studied photography before joining film collective Newsreel, which sparked her interest in documentaries. Her first doc credit was for 1993's "Cuba Va: The Challenge of the Next Generation."
On its website, Independent TV Service, which funded "Daughter From Danang," called Dolgin "a complete professional who not only created powerful documentaries but also contributed to ITVS as a skillful and insightful panelist and reader for Open Call."
She worked at the Saul Zaentz Media Center in Berkeley and was busy with a docu about the foot soldiers of the civil rights movement when she died.
Survivors include a daughter, her mother, and two brothers.
In the "The Yanks Are Coming" he integrated popular music of the time with stock footage of WWI, one of the first documakers to do so. The Wolper production earned a doc nomination in 1963. "Let My People Go: The Story of Israel," about the plight of the Jews, earned an Oscar nom in 1965 and won the Peabody.
Flaum, a writer-director-producer, collaborated with Jacques Cousteau, David Wolper, Jane Goodall and Jack Haley Jr. on such subjects as Lyndon Johnson, Frank Lloyd Wright, James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart and the duke and duchess of Windsor.
After serving in the Army in WWII, Marshall studied acting at the U. of Iow
a. He headed to Broadway and appeared in 1950's "Julius Caesar," with Basil Rathbone, and with Olivia de Havilland in a 1951 staging of "Romeo and Juliet" while studying acting with Lee Strasberg.
In 1957 he segued to CBS where he worked for the next six years as writer, story editor and associate producer on the Walter Cronkite doc series, "The Twentieth Century." From there, like many other young filmmakers he went to work for David L. Wolper Prods.
His love of classic films was evident in such projects as "Hollywood: The Great Stars," in which he collaborated with Haley, along with "Hollywood: The Selznick Years," "Bogart" and "Bing Crosby: His Life and Legend." His teaming with Cousteau led to the Emmy-winning spesh "The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau."
Through a 55-year career in showbiz Flaum's work was entertaining whether the subject was nature like "Natural History of Our World: The Time of Man" or toons as in "A Yabba-Dabba-Doo Celebration: 50 Years of Hanna-Barbera."
Flaum won five Emmys, two Peabodys and a Venice Silver Lion. He was nominated for was nommed for two Oscars and 16 Emmys as producer, writer or director.
He was a member of the Acad's documentary branch, the Writers Guild and the Directors Guild.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Gita; a daughter Erica and son Seth, both film editors; two grandchildren; and a sister.
Russell, a Friars Club member, worked the nightclub circuit with Milton Berle and Norm Crosby. He parlayed his comic act to TV playing Happy the Clown, whose moniker was changed to Colonel Clown in New Haven, Conn., in the 1950s.
Russell served in WWII and later made giving back an integral part of his life; he established a local chapter of American Red Magen David for Israel and led 51 tours to Israel.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josi, four sons and a daughter.
Donations may be sent in his name to American Friends of Magen David Odom at afmda.org.


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Your descriptive narrative essay topic will include an account or experience from your personal life. The difference between a regular narrative essay and a descriptive narrative essay is the level of detail. Your descriptive narrative essay will describe the setting, surroundings, and people of your narrative in great detail using concrete adjectives and descriptors—rather than more abstract ideas. When assigned a descriptive narrative essay, some helpful guidelines for selecting a topic include: considering your recall and the topic originality.
When selecting your descriptive narrative essay topic you will need to consider how well you recall the event. For a descriptive essay, you will want to make sure you vividly recall the events and details so you are able to include the most comprehensive information.
Also, when considering your topic you will want to make sure it is original. Try to avoid cliché descriptions and events. For instance, anyone can tell the story of when they were stood up the first time. Go into deeper detail and share what made your experience, interesting, different, personal, unique, and/or moving.
Taking these guidelines into consideration and thinking back on your memories, you will find the perfect descriptive narrative essay topic. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Think about the first home you lived in, what are your memories there? Often early memories like this can have vivid descriptions. What did your childhood bedroom look like? What was your favorite place in the house? Thinking about our childhood home can be a great starting place for your descriptive narrative essay.
When growing up and maturing we often face difficult lessons. Some of these lessons are harder than others. Is there a specific lesson you can remember clearly? Why was it a hard lesson? What difficulties were you faced with? These moments of trial can be described with vivid detail.
When did you realize Santa was fictitious? Was this a heart wrenching realization or an easy truth to accept? This is a huge step from childhood to adolescence, a time when we realize make believe may be just that—make believe.
Have you ever had a serious injury? If so, think about how it happened, what you thought, what you felt, where you were, who you were with, and the road to recovery. All these aspects of the process can each make a compelling descriptive narrative essay.
Whether they passed away, moved away, or have disappeared from your life—losing a loved one is always difficult. We experience raw emotions and these emotions can be very descriptive.
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Find out more about the Casa de Macau Vancouver and join us for social and cultural events!
Hope to see you all there!
March 2016 Newsletter (PDF)
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Go to the Cultural Events Page to find out more about past events.
Download an updated copy of the Casa By-Laws here:
Casa de Macau Club (Vancouver) BY-LAWS (November 17,2018)
Saturday, May 12, 2018
130 – 3757 Jacombs Road, Richmond, B. C.
2:00 p.m. .
Notice is hereby given that the first General Meeting of our Casa's fiscal year 2018-2019 will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at the Sede beginning at 2:00 p.m. and thereafter, there will be a special meeting for all attendees of the California Trip (June 2018) followed by a Cha Gordo with Karaoke to celebrate Mother's Day (see attached flyer for the Cha Gordo with Karaoke).
Members are hereby reminded that the last day for payment of membership dues for fiscal year 2018-2019 is Saturday, May 12, 2018.
Per: Francis da Costa, President
May 1, 2018
Lusitano Club of California Newsletter
For those members interested, we have attached a copy of the Lusitano Club of California Newsletter for download.
Updated Newsletter
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Yesterday I got in an order from Aircraft Spruce which had a 1 ft stick of 3/4″ delrin plastic and 6″ Ceconite 102 light for the the aileron coves. I also got some other stuff but they are unimportant to this post. The reason I needed the delrin plastic is that I 4 of my rudder cable fair leads are 3/4″ 0.049 tub rather than the standard 7/8″ 0.049 tube. Well I couldn't find a parts supplier that has the fair lead so I decided to make my own for the 4 that I needed. I used my drill press and angle grinder similar technique as a lathe and turned out 4 new fair leads. After the fair leads were fabricated I started working on the large tip tapes on the upper wing. I cut out another tip tape for the right side of the upper wing. I went ahead and installed the two tapes and glued them down. They tape alot of heat to get them to conform to the shape but they do. I then cut out a finishing tape for the aileron coves and glued them in. While things were drying I marked out and started tapes for the left horizontal stabilizer.
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Disclosure: I received a copy of Éclairs for the purpose of this post. all opinions are my own.
I remember my grandmother always took me to the bakery store on a Saturday afternoon for my favorite treat, double chocolate Éclairs. It was a day that I always look forward to. The hottest darling in the baking world, this classic French pastry has been embraced by a new generation of bakers.
Making éclairs at home is much easier than you think, thanks to this comprehensive book by one of Europe's top pastry chefs, Christophe Adam. It has a straightforward approach, full-color pages as well as hundreds of step-by-step photos. It's as though Christophe was right by your side, giving you a lesson in your home kitchen.
Over the past dozen years, Christophe has perfected the éclair and has turned it into a gourmet delight. He marries unconventional and imaginative fruits, flavors, colors as well as textures. This results in deluxe éclairs that will have you reaching for seconds as well as thirds.
Christophe has created 35 innovative recipes (15 introductory and 20 intermediate or advanced) that are perfect for everything. From casual gatherings with family and close friends to formal celebrations. With his easy-to-follow instructions and some practice with the basic techniques, you'll soon not only be mastering these recipes but also inventing some new ones of your own.
Christophe provides a complete list of utensils and a few simple rules, along with helpful tips sprinkled throughout the book. This helps make it an invaluable tool for both novice and the more experienced bakers.
His remarkable career has taken him from Michelin-starred restaurants in London to a burgeoning career as a luxury food purveyor with boutiques in Paris and Tokyo. He also has plans to open a boutique in Vancouver.
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Bailey Rankin, 'Doah Staff Writer
January 15, 2014
In Texas on Sunday, Jan. 12 passengers assembled onto a Boeing 737 to what they thought was going to arrive near Branson, Missouri. The plane ended up landing nine miles away from the intended touchdown location. Time U.S. reports that its still unclear as to why the plane made a premature landing and an investigation will commence. The jet will remain in Hollister, Mo. for quite some time because it is too big to take off on the small runway. No passengers were injured, but some were startled when they realized the plane stopped short of a cliff.
In Lincoln, Nebraska, a young 18-year-old waitress got the tip of a lifetime. The waitress had just finished her first year at Trinity Bible College and was paying for it completely on her own. Yahoo News stated that at Cracker Barrel during lunchtime, the young waitress was given a table with two elderly men who wanted to "make someone's day brighter". She told the men her stories and let them know she wasn't returning this semester because she couldn't afford it. The one old man revealed that he was an alumnus and wrote her two checks. One check was for $5,000 to go back to school and one for $1,000 to do with, as she wanted. This was on top of the $100 tip on the bill.
Early Sunday about 800 ants left the earth and ascended to the Space Station. They hitched a ride with gear, food and supplies to go to the astronauts. Eight ant farms will be kept and observed over a period of time while students take in data. Students around the country will be able to access the video cameras Yahoo News covered. The experiment is performed to see how weightlessness affects the ant's groupings while searching for food. They are just ordinary pavement ants.
Sunday Jan. 12 was the world annual "No Pants Subway Ride". Happening all around the world from Hong Kong to Washington D.C. subway and metro riders got on the trains with no pants. People as old as 80 and young as 2 were letting the wind brush their naked thighs as they went in for their daily commutes. Passengers from nearly 65 cities in 25 countries participated in this now, major event. It's all for fun the Huffington Post reported.
Lucas Irwin, a 25-year-old man, formerly a 300-pound young man, trimmed his weight down to only 170lbs. This was his holiday gift to his family; he hadn't mentioned anything about his weight loss. He spent a year working all the weight off and didn't see his family once, until Christmas. Today News talked with Irwin and his parents and said that 95 percent of the weight dropped off because of a diet change.
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Mutants & Masterminds Power Profile: Plant Powers
Plants are everywhere, surviving even in some of the harshest places on Earth. The Plant Powers profile offers powers that turn even the humblest plants into powerful allies, and grant plant-like powers of survival, adaptability, and endurance. For M&M Third Edition.


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Negociants USA represents the greatest fine wines from Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa that encompass 20 generations and over 500 years of winemaking history.
Each wine in our book was crafted with uncompromising dedication to quality and regional nuance. We seek out wineries that are family-owned, that have deep-rooted histories and traditions, but that are also passionate about innovation.
Whether it's experimenting with new clones or varietals, organic or biodynamic farming, our producers always implement best practices in the vineyards and in the winery.
We invite you to delight in a Chardonnay from the lands of Tasmania, a Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region, or a delicious red blend from the coast of South Africa and immerse yourself in our piece of the southern hemisphere.
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The Yalumba Clocktower, built 1870. Angaston, South Australia. The team from Nautilus Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand. Klein Constantia Vineyards, Constantia, South Africa.


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Police, auto experts warn of 'hypermiling' dangers
Police and automotive experts say over-the-top attempts by some drivers to boost their gas mileage could be endangering them and other motorists.
The AAA and Connecticut State Police are warning against extreme measures in "hypermiling," a practice in which unusual techniques are used to boost vehicles' mileage.
They include rolling through stop signs, turning off a car's engine to coast down hills, overinflating tires to decrease rolling resistance against pavement and other techniques.
One action that authorities say is particularly dangerous is called "drafting," tailgating big rigs in hopes of cutting wind resistance and being pulled along in a truck's wake.
"Every one of them is illegal," Connecticut State Police spokesman Trooper William Tate said of the "hypermiling" techniques.
"But more importantly, they're extremely dangerous. Every one of them is the cause of accidents," he said.
Most accidents on secondary roads are caused by drivers who don't obey traffic signals, such as stop signs or traffic lights, Tate said. Most highway crashes are caused by tailgating and unsafe lane changes, which are often related, he said.
"Following a tractor-trailer too closely, you don't have the ability to see beyond it as you would when following a passenger vehicle," Tate said. "You're risking your life, and the lives of motorists behind you."
Fran Mayko, a spokeswoman for AAA Connecticut Motor Club, says "hypermiling" has been around for a while, but that it has drawn more attention as gas prices have jumped and drivers are seeking ways to boost their mileage.
This is the first time AAA has issued a warning about it, she said.
"These folks who are extremists, apparently they get 70, 80, 90 miles a gallon," she said.
She said drivers should stick to tried-and-true mileage boosters: keeping up with routine maintenance, ensuring tires are properly inflated, keeping unnecessary weight out of the car and driving at the posted speed limit.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, gas mileage typically decreases rapidly at speeds above 60 mph. Every 5 mph that a driver goes above 60 mph is like paying an additional 30 cents per gallon of gas, according to the government.
AAA said the average yesterday for regular unleaded gas nationwide was $4.07 per gallon, up $1.10 from the same time last year.
Connecticut's average was about $4.37 per gallon for regular unleaded, an increase of $1.17 over last year.
The most expensive region in Connecticut yesterday was in greater Bridgeport, where the average for regular unleaded gas was $4.47 per gallon. The New London and Norwich area had the cheapest gas, averaging $4.32 per gallon, according to the AAA.
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The Support Services Division is responsible for on-going criminal investigations, serious crash scene investigations, custody and oversight of the evidence storage facility, specialized crime prevention and community outreach initiatives, the automated traffic enforcement program, records management, and the maintenance and proper repair of all fleet vehicles, communications equipment, and computer equipment/systems. The division consists of:


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Michigan and Fed Combo Poster
Both Federal and State posters are included in one space saving laminated poster. 27" x 39".
Available in English or Spanish versions.
Michigan Posting Requirements
* Employment Security Act
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* MSDS #2105-MI Right to Know Law
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* MIOSHA Job Safety and Health Protection
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* Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law
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Love Moschino's Fall/Winter 2019 Campaign brings fierce and glamorous fashion, and stars models Jana Julius and Aaron Sirainen. Photographed by the noted fashion photographer Giampaolo Sgura in studio-shot images, Love Moschino showcases its animal print ensembles, graphic print looks and trendy accessories including quilted bags.
The campaign has a bold and vivacious feel to it with models sporting intense eyeliner and edgy hairdos with their fashion forward ensembles. Hair styling for the campaign has been done by Franco Gobbi, with makeup by Jessica Nedza.


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The Organic Pharmacy Peppermint Facial Wash
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The Metabolic Triples has now been computerized and streamlined to enhance SAF chain work.
Part of the original life energy research of Joseph Scogna, the metabolic information is a sub-routine of SAF Key work, and is used expressly for the purpose of finding the flow of organ and/or gland dysfunction, that is, the organic formula of the actual pattern of disease within each person. Remember, that SAF defines "disease" as a complication, a situation that is so complex it cannot be dissolved or released.
In his life energy investigations, Scogna defined the triple point function of electroplasmic entities, notably organs and glands. The science of this idea has descended from the understandings of electric principles handed down from the earliest mathematicians and philosophers - the Sumerians, the Chinese, Egyptians and the Greeks - and is the basis upon which the SAF method operates.
Communication between organ and gland systems is for the purpose of rectifying needs and abundances; it is the process necessary to maintain life. Harmonic, synchronized, laser-type messages are sent and received. This negative-positive process follows the Law of Comfortable Pressure and Space (See: The Promethion).
When organs and glands are stressed (there is a problem), we see this in an SAF chain of numbers. When two organ and gland system entities are communicating, as we see in a chain, we call these metabolic doubles. These doubles are expressing the need for change in the needs and abundances. (see Level 2 Training book: Organs and Glands: Connections and Breaks)
When three organ and gland system entities are communicating, we find a bending of the energy lines between them. These metabolic triples create a static force field that later develops into a diseased state, bringing it all into the third dimension, the physical realm. "Listen up!" Our organs and glands are attempting to tell us of an issue if we will only pay attention.
A practitioner recently wrote of her experience with the Triples. "The Metabolic Triples opened several doors for me, perception changes, as far as how my body is related to my emotions. The process showed me a hidden facet I had missed.
"My complaint was skin rash. I'd worked the chain for its emotional components and felt satisfied with the results. Then I thought I'd give the Metabolic Triples a whirl, see what it was all about.
"Heart and cardiovascular system causes infection and inflammation due to issues with the adrenal glands."
"Nothing about my complaint "skin rash" in this Triple, but let me tell you this hit it! I didn't think skin rash was affecting me as intensely as it was, on so many different planes in the way that it was. Heart and love, colds and aggression and energy losses. Looking back through the entire chain, I was blown away by how my complaint came through the physical channels to the emotional and back to the physical. What a connection! What a revelation!"
Published in 1981 by Life Energy Publications, The Metabolic Triples was taught and sold to physicians and metabolic researchers. It was an unwieldy book of 870 pages (!), very expensive to print and to mail, but is now conveniently available through SAF Online, a cost effective service for SAFers.
Go to: www.LifeEnergyResearch.com, and create or access your account with SAFonline. You'll find Metabolic Triples Interpretation in the Level 2 access. Experiment with old and new chains and discover the hidden metabolic messages with this interpretation.


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Stevens Worldwide Van Lines is pleased to announce the addition of moving and storage companies to its network of interstate agents. The new Stevens' agents include the 2009 American Moving & Storage Association (AMSA) Independent Mover of the Year and a company largely dedicated to eco-friendly practices.
The agents that have joined Stevens Van Lines in the second half of 2009 include:
- Anchor Moving Systems in Menomonee Falls, WI
- Armstrong Moving & Storage in Sandy Hook, CT
- Executive Moving Systems, Inc. in Woodbridge, VA
- Firebird Moving & Storage in Tucson, AZ
- Gordon Moving Services in Laguna Hills, CA
- Kay's Trucking, Inc. in East Hartford, CT
- Movegreen, Inc. in Goleta, CA
- Student Movers, Inc. in Denver, CO
- Stumpf Moving & Storage Co., in Pittsburgh, PA
"While some of our new agents have been recognized in the industry or in their communities for individual achievements, each of these new agents brings its own strengths to the Stevens' agency network and enhance the van line's ability to offer comprehensive services across the country," said Morrison M. Stevens, Jr., Vice President of the Commercial Agency Division.
Executive Moving Systems was the 2009 AMSA Independent Mover of the Year and Movegreen is recognized for its many "green" initiatives, including bio-diesel trucks, extensive recycling and tree-planting projects, Mr. Stevens noted.


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Israel Project chief to start firm
Government affairs guru Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi is resigning as chief executive officer of The Israel Project, a pro-Israel nonprofit educational organization, and starting her own public relations and government affairs company.
Her new firm, Laszlo Strategies, will veer away from Israel-focused advocacy, aiming to primarily work with organizations advocating for medical innovations and the disabled, Laszlo Mizrahi told POLITICO. Autism, cerebral palsy and other neurological conditions will be of particular focus.
She'll start work with 13 employees, including longtime associates Denny Roberge and Michael R. Shannon.
"I'm tired of these issues not being taken seriously enough in public policy," she said, noting that she's the mother of a disabled child. "There is no 'disability voter' per se. We think we'll fill a need."
Laszlo Strategies will, however, also seek communications, public relations, polling and organizing jobs with both foreign and domestic political clients.
"I don't think anyone can keep the lights on with just non-profit work," Laszlo Mizrahi said.
During the 1990s, Laszlo Mizrahi made her name as a political consultant for Bill Clinton's presidential campaigns and those of dozens of congressional candidates and advocacy organizations through her former firm, Laszlo & Associates.
But Laszlo Mizrahi says she has no immediate plans to personally engage in state-side politics, leaving such work to her colleagues.
As for The Israel Project, the organization has appointed Cathy Bolinger, its chief operating and financial officer, as interim chief executive officer, Chairman Len Leader confirmed.
The Israel Project employs 70 people between Washington and Jerusalem and reports a budget of $11 million.
Its work has included organizing trips to Israel for journalists and politicians, then Sen. Barack Obama in 2008.
"We can continue our important work — getting out the facts about Israel and the Middle East — at the same high level without any lag during our transition period," Leader said.
In case there's any hitch, Laszlo Mizrahi won't be far: Her firm's offices will be located in the same downtown Washington address of 2020 K Street.


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Buena Park, Calif. — Yamaha veteran Bob Goedken has been promoted to general manager of the A/V division of Yamaha Corp. of America (YCA), reporting directly to YCA senior VP Tom Sumner.
Goedken will be responsible for leading the sales and marketing efforts for Yamaha A/V products in the U.S., including promotion, distribution, support and product strategy initiatives, the company said.
Goedken was promoted from the position of assistant general manager, helping Yamaha increase audio sales in the past two consecutive years, the company said. Before that, he was national sales manager at Yamaha Electronics Corporation, which became a division of YCA in 2012.
"Bob's steadfast and innovative leadership has been instrumental in Yamaha's sales and marketing success during periods of great upheaval in the home theater and consumer electronics arenas," said Sumner, who as senior VP previously held GM responsibilities. Sumner remains senior VP.
Goedken earned a BA in management from Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, and an MBA from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. He began his career as a marketing representative with Xerox, later becoming senior VP of sales and marketing at software startup Profitstar.


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By Joy Hay – Registered Migration Agent MARN 1465325
There are many reasons why partner visas are refused. Here's how you can prevent it.
Australian partner visa applications are not cheap. In fact, they're one of the most expensive visa types to apply for at over $7,000. That's before you factor in the cost of police checks and other bits and pieces.
Putting an application together can be incredibly stressful and at the end of it all, you might be waiting up to two years for a decision. To deal with a visa refusal at that point is devastating.
For most people, a partner visa refusal isn't about the money, it's about the time. Yes, finding another $7,715 or appealing your refusal is costly, but you'll never be able to buy back the two years of agonising wait time. The whole point of applying for a partner visa is to guarantee yourself some stability and start building your future in Australia, so to face another period in limbo can be frustrating at best and heartbreaking at worst.
It sounds incredibly simple, but the best thing you can do is take your time, seek professional advice and get it right first time. Two years is a long time to wait to find out that you messed up something that could have been easily prevented.
Common reasons for refusal
There are a whole range of reasons why partner visas are refused, but it normally boils down to one of the following:
- Your relationship is not considered genuine
- You did not respond to an Immigration request for further information (strict response timelines apply, and a Case Officer does not send reminders)
- You did not submit enough relevant evidence, addressing the different assessment criteria
- Your application surfaced conflicting evidence from different sources (social media versus statements from family versus financial statements)
- There were inconsistent dates relating to your relationship
- The wrong forms are completed, or the right forms are incorrectly completed
- Bogus information was included the application (or you submitted a previous visa application with bogus information, and it is now revealed)
- Your Australian partner (your sponsor) is barred from being a sponsor
- You did not meet health or character requirements
Many people choose to lodge partner visas by themselves, which is understandable because the cost is so high. However, if you can afford to work with a Registered Migration Agent then it could be highly worth your while. An Agent will manage your application and liaise with Case Officers on your behalf.
Here at True Blue Migration, partner visa refusals are so rare that we even offer a no visa, no fee guarantee on them. In our 13-year history, we have never had a partner visa refused. To put this into perspective, it was revealed by the Department of Home Affairs earlier this year that over one third of partner visa applications are refused when not submitted by an agent.
If you do choose to go it alone, make sure you do your homework and triple-check your application.
For a free assessment, call (NSW) 02 8206 8869 (WA) 08 6189 5333 (VIC) 03 9038 9070 or email [email protected] to speak with a Registered Migration Agent.


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From the launch of new initiatives aimed at increasing patient access to health data to the rising potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to meaningfully impact the outlook of healthcare delivery, 2018 was a year flush with change and new opportunities, with data and its role in transforming the industry at the forefront. In 2019, the healthcare industry can expect continued emphasis on delivering care that focuses on patients more holistically, as the evolving data exchange landscape and innovative technologies continue to alter the face of clinical decision making.
Evolving Healthcare Legislation to Shape Policy for 2019 and Beyond
The healthcare industry's slow march toward adoption of value-based arrangements will continue in 2019, as state and federal policy leaves many health plans no choice but to get on board and government experimentation with outcomes-based contracts increases. New federal rules will enable Medicare Advantage plans to exercise more flexibility in how they impact health outcomes, with the ability to offer new supplemental benefits beyond what has traditionally been covered by Medicare. A great deal of innovative approaches to care delivery will also stem from shifts in health policy focus following the 2018 election season, which culminated in Democrats gaining control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
With new legislators now in control of the House, expect any number of proposals to introduce a public option, allow individuals to buy into Medicare, or move to a Medicare-for-All system. According to Avalere, we can also expect debate over expanded access to new or existing public health programs to heat up, as Democrats position for 2020. A new legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act from a federal judge in Texas that ruled the law unconstitutional will also be something to watch early this year, as the decision awaits appeal.
Healthcare Organizations will Eye Social Determinants of Health Data for Key Insights
As all aspects of healthcare delivery – from preventive care to point-of-care services to chronic disease management – continue to shift to a more patient-centered system, 2019 should see social determinants of health (SDOH) play an increasingly significant role in improving everything from risk stratification to overall quality outcomes. The ability to better understand the associations between social determinants and poor health status will play an integral role in the successful management of member populations and their needs.
According to a recent survey, 80% of payers believe that addressing SDOH will be key to improving outcomes, with 34% of those surveyed indicating they are deriving new insights by integrating SDOH data with clinical data. In 2019, expect to see an increase in new strategies for leveraging SDOH data to collaborate with public health and community organizations to connect individual patients with the services and resources they need.
The ability to collect, analyze and leverage SDOH data allows healthcare organizations to treat patients more holistically – a trend that will continue in 2019 as the few states yet to adopt Medicaid expansion make their decisions. Advanced analytics can facilitate deeper patient-level insights and inform effective, targeted outreach to the right patient, through the right venue and at the right time, driving meaningful improvements in care quality and patient retention.
Expect Artificial Intelligence to Make Strides in Data Management
If one trend stood above the rest in 2018, it was the emerging potential of AI and machine learning (ML), with these technologies "revolutionizing the way we interact with our analytics and data management," according to a recent survey. Harnessing data-driven insights to drive greater organizational efficiencies and patient-centered care will remain a priority in 2019, and AI tools are already proving their mettle in areas such as clinical decision support, risk scoring and diagnostics – even if steps toward adoption are incremental.
AI, including natural language processing (NLP) and ML, can be leveraged for automated medical record retrieval and review – a valuable tool considering there are approximately 100 million medical record reviews performed each year. With more than 75% of that patient data appearing in unstructured form, the ability to manage and streamline it in an automated, cost-effective way is essential to enabling informed clinical decision making, enhanced care coordination and a more valuable patient experience. As the healthcare industry further understands the applications and implications of AI, we will undoubtedly see greater adoption in this area.
There is no question that healthcare organizations will face new opportunities and challenges in 2019. As value-based models evolve and the industry continues to sharpen its focus on how data and advanced technologies can be leveraged to better understand and more appropriately serve patient populations, we will see measurable impact for patients and increased speed-to-value across the spectrum.
Watch Avalere's Industry Outlook 2019 webinar today, Healthcare Industry Outlook 2019: View All Angles, to learn more about trends and changes that will shape the industry in 2019. Avalere, an Inovalon company, leverages Inovalon's large-scale real-world datasets, predictive analytics and data-driven platform, to develop custom solutions for clients, helping to guide strategy and accelerate financial performance.
Sean Creighton –Managing Director, Avalere Health, an Inovalon company
Sean Creighton, Managing Director, is responsible for leading advisory services work tied to Medicare Advantage (MA), risk adjustment, and related issues. His extensive experience with claims data and application of Avalere's modeling and analytics functions enable him to advise clients on their strategic goals. Prior to Avalere, Sean was a Senior Vice President at Verscend Technologies, where he led the development and management of risk adjustment products. Prior to that, he spent 15 years at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), leading the policy development and implementation of major public programs. Sean holds graduate degrees in Sociology and Statistics from the London School of Economics and Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland and a BA from University of Limerick, Ireland.


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Happy St. Patrick's Day! I love this look because it's got the green but without being obtrusive. Camo to me fits in with leopard navy, and pink in the second tier of neutrals, you can wear them with almost anything! I wore my little gold Tieks with this because they reminded me of a pot of gold haha!
Thank you for reading!
Photos by Laura Yazdi
With love from Hollywood,
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Shoes: Tieks, c/o. Bag: Cambridge Satchel Co.
Jacket: Old Navy, similar cut jacket.
Bracelets: C. Wonder and Express. Shades: Target.
Hair: Bellami (Use code: kier for a discount!)


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excerpt from 'Self Reliance' by Ralf Waldo Emerson
These are the voices, which we hear in solitude, but they grow faint and inaudible as we enter into the world. Society everywhere is in conspiracy against the manhood of everyone of its members. Society is a joint stock company, in which the members agree, for the better securing of his bread to each shareholder, to surrender the liberty and the culture of the eater. The virtue in most request is conformity.
Self Reliance is it's aversion. It loves not realities and creators, but names and customs.
Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist. He who would gather immortal palms must not be hindered by the name of goodness, but must explore if it be goodness.
Nothing is at last sacred but the integrity of your own mind.


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"They said it couldn't happen. They said that the Worrell would never again be the revered event it once was. So, the Organizing Authority, made up of former Worrell competitors, race officials, and a few fans, started planning its comeback for 2019. And even as the start date loomed and the naysayers speculated that it wouldn't be run with just three boats registered – it HAPPENED. And what a hell of a time it was!"
So begins a recent press release announcing the return of the Worrell 1000 race for 2021, which is still on track per a recent update from organizers, despite any new challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a 17-year hiatus, which finally ended in 2019, one of the most iconic and dangerous sailboat races in the world is now headed towards the Outer Banks once again, with the 2021 competition already promising to be bigger and better than ever.
The Worrell Race technically began in 1974, when the race's namesake, Michael Worrell, was having a conversation and a few beers with sailing buddies, and the topic turned to the improbability of sailing a catamaran vessel up the East Coast.
That initial beer-fueled conversation turned into action, and two years later in 1976, the inaugural Worrell Brothers Coastwise Race was launched with a total of four teams.
Growing in popularity, the race quickly became a fixture on the sailing scene in the 26 years that followed, and it became world-renowned among sailors with an inherently adventurous inclination.
Prior to 2019, the last time that the Worrell Race was held was in 2002, when it featured roughly 25 teams, and was covered in-depth in the May 27, 2002 issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. Unfortunately, after the 2002 run, the race was quietly canceled in 2003, and more or less disappeared from modern memory in the decades that followed.
But the Worrell 1000 reappeared with gusto in May of 2019, to the delight of global sailing fans, as well as local Hatteras Island spectators who flocked to the Frisco beach when the competing teams made a quick and overnight stop along their 1,000-mile journey. Now, visitors will have another opportunity to catch the show, with the return of the infamous race already slated for 2021.
The rules of the race are deceivingly simple.
From southern Florida, competitors head north up the coastline, stopping at 13 checkpoint stops along the way, before finishing at the Virginia Beach oceanfront.
The race plays out in multiple stages, (from checkpoint to checkpoint), and the team with the shortest overall combined time wins.
Hatteras Island is at the last leg of the journey, and in 2019, three competing teams rolled onto the beach close to ORV Ramp 49 in Frisco before they launched the following day, making a treacherous run north around Cape Point, and through the Diamond Shoals.
Considering that the concept entails 1,000 miles of offshore catamaran travel up the East Coast, it should come as no surprise that there have been multiple accidents and issues throughout the Worrell Race's existence.
But following years of a quiet hiatus, the Worrell 1000's arrival on Hatteras Island was an event that stirred memories for folks who remember the race's heyday, and which offered new opportunities for curious spectators to see – first-hand – what makes the barely-offshore waters of the islands so dangerous.
Though there is no race planned for 2020, plans are already moving forward to return this spectacle to Hatteras Island in 2021.
2019's event had a total of three teams, but 2021's race has already reached the entry cap of 15 teams total, with 6 alternate teams on standby, and nations around the globe participating in the multi-day race up the Eastern Seaboard.
Per an update from race organizers, four teams from the United States have already signed up for the 2021 event. There are also three teams from Australia on the list, as well as teams from The Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, and France who will be participating in the upcoming 2021 competition.
The event will be once again be run on boats in the Formula 18 class, launching from and finishing on select beaches from Hollywood, F.L. to Virginia Beach, V.A. The race remains a 1,000-mile competition of offshore sailing for the most daring and capable sailors, and there will again be overnight stops at 13 different locations up the coast, which will include Hatteras Island.
"Checkpoint and logistical planning are well underway and the response from hosts, well-wishers and public officials has been enthusiastic and heartwarming," stated an update from race organizers. "Our coverage of the 2019 event had worldwide reach with our social media pages exploding with followers, tuning in to watch the starts via our daily live feeds. We're excited to expand the coverage on the beach, on the water and to bring the sailors' stories to you in a way that feels personal."
For more information on the Worrell 1000 Reunion Race, and to keep up with the action in the months leading up to the 2021 event, visit https://worrell1000race.com/
This story originally appeared on OBXToday.com. Read More local stories here.


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Sermon Series: Praying with Purpose…
Text: Numbers 13-14; Deuteronomy
Preacher: Brent McCrory
Enhancing God's reputation by reflecting Jesus in the world through relationships, good works, and worship. That is our purpose statement at New Life Christian Church. Over the past few weeks we have spent time looking at the aspect of "relationships" and "good works." This week, we look at "worship" as we wrap up the series.
There are many directions a given sermon could go. This is certainly true with the subject of worship. What exactly is it anyway? Furthermore, in reference to the title for the sermon series, how does one pray for it?