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The threat by outgoing Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) to block President Donald Trump's judicial nominees until GOP senators allow a bill protecting special counsel Robert Mueller to come up for a vote is "unnecessary" and "unconstitutional."
So said Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Thursday morning on "The Laura Ingraham Show."
After Trump fired former Attorney General Jeff Sessions last week and appointed acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker as a temporary replacement, many Democrats and some Republicans feared that Mueller and his probe into allegations of Russian collusion were at risk next.
Whitaker, who has been critical of the Mueller probe in the past, isn't planning on recusing himself from oversight of the investigation, much to the Democrats' chagrin.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and other GOP senators insist Trump isn't going to fire Mueller and that the legislation preventing the president from firing Mueller is unnecessary.
But Flake, one of the most anti-Trump GOP lawmakers, warned Wednesday that he will not support Trump's judicial nominees unless the Mueller protection bill is brought to the Senate floor.
"The president now has this investigation in his sights, and we all know it," Flake said.
Lee rebuked Flake for the threat, telling host Laura Ingraham, "I don't like the tactic and I really, really dislike the underlying legislation that he's trying to push."
"I think it's unnecessary and I think it's unconstitutional to take a prosecutorial position like this one and put it beyond the authority of the president of the United States," Lee warned.
Noting that the U.S. has three branches of government and that the president of the United States is the chief executive and officer of the executive branch, Lee said that putting forward legislation like this "would be tantamount to creating a fourth branch of government."
"I think that's a mistake. In any event, this guy's been doing his work for what, a year and a half? If the president were going to fire him, it would have happened a long time ago," Lee said. "I don't know why he would let him go this long and then fire him."
Lee lamented the sluggish rate at which the Senate has been confirming Trump's judicial nominees. "At the rate that we're going, it would take us about 10 years to fill all these positions and get them confirmed."
"There's no reason it should have to take this long," Lee insisted.
Related: Dershowitz on Dems' Trump Impeachment Efforts: 'American Public Will Not Find That Attractive'
The senator also praised Trump for backing the bipartisan First Step Act on Wednesday.
If passed, the bill would bring sweeping reform to the nation's criminal justice system, allow judges to use more discretion in lower the sentences of nonviolent offenders, and support increased rehabilitation efforts, among other items.
Trump said Wednesday at the White House, "We're all better off when former inmates can receive and re-enter society as law-abiding, productive citizens."
"President Trump has always been a strong voice for tough-on-crime policies, and his endorsement of this bipartisan criminal justice reform bill yesterday I think should help bring this important legislation to the Senate floor," Lee said.
"You'll discover that this bill will make the American people safer, not less safe. And yesterday was a huge win for the American people and for criminal justice reform," Lee said.
Noting that he has been working on this bill for eight years, the senator called Wednesday a "monumental day."
"President Trump has always been a strong voice for tough-on-crime policies, and his endorsement of this bipartisan criminal justice reform bill yesterday I think should help bring this important legislation to the Senate floor," Lee said.
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Bailey and Katy came to us as rescues. We lost Bailey in June of 2016. We were blessed to have Annie join us in August of 2016. They have brought great love and joy to our immediate family and to extended family and friends. This blog will share their stories and issues related to Shelties. Some told from their perspective and others told from those that share this journey with them. Notice: This blog does have Amazon product links and Google Adsense
Monday, October 1, 2012
Fall Has Arrived
We took some time off from blogging. As we mentioned in our last blog one of Mom's relatives was very sick and finally passed away. Mom has not felt much like working on the computer.
Mom and Dad have been walking more and Katy has finally taken up reading pee mail although she rarely responds. Up to this point, walking has been about walking and occasionally meeting other dogs on our walks. However, in the last few days she has finally developed an interest in the environment, stopping to smell the grass along the way.
Football season has arrived and we have our bed positioned right in front of the tv for maximum viewing pleasure. Sometimes we even get to share the couch with Dad. We like watching both college and professional football. Dad has been much calmer since the ref situation has been resolved.
We hope to catch up on all your blogs soon.
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Sorry to hear about your relative. Hope your Momma is doing a bit better. That ref situation was sooooo bad! We are glad it is over too!ReplyDelete
Glad to have you back. Our human keeps yelling about the worst call ever. Humans get upset over weird things.ReplyDelete
Glad to hear from you again. We are sorry for the loss in your family. I watch football with my MOM too. But I will admit I sleep through most of it.ReplyDelete
You look so comfy. So nice to have you back. Sorry to hear about Mom's loss.ReplyDelete
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Hey, welcome back, you guys have missed a lot, and yes Pro Football season is here.ReplyDelete
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We have been wondering where you were! I don't think Mom has your email address but she kept thinking of you and thinking of you. So good to see you and we are so sorry for your Mom's loss.ReplyDelete
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In a strange twist, the Republican Jewish Coalition called on Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, to uninvite Chuck Hagel, a Republican senator from Nebraska, from an upcoming trip to Israel.
The RJC, which asserts that the GOP is the more pro-Israel party, argued in a press release that Hagel happens to be one Republican with a poor legislative record concerning the Jewish state. To bolster their case, the RJC pointed to the Web site of its archrival, the National Jewish Democratic Council.
But the RJC press release got one key fact very wrong.
According to the Obama campaign, Hagel isn't going on the trip, and, in fact, was never scheduled to visit Israel with the Illinois senator.
However, Hagel — a Vietnam veteran and vocal critic of President George W. Bush's Iraq policy — is slated to take part in a congressional delegation to Iraq and Afghanistan with Obama and U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.).
Several news outlets stated that Obama is considering Hagel, who is not seeking re-election, as a possible running mate — a move meant to woo independent voters.
The day after its initial press release, the RJC sent out a follow-up acknowledging its error.
"However, while Hagel is not going to Israel with Obama, it does not change the fact that we remain concerned about the ongoing outreach by Sen. Obama to Sen. Hagel," said Matt Brooks, RJC's executive director. "That Obama is looking to Hagel for advice and counsel on foreign-policy matters should be a real cause of concern to the American Jewish community."
Ira Forman, executive director of NJDC, fired back that the critique of Hagel represents just the latest in a string of "guilt-by-association" attacks meant to call into question Obama's commitment to Israel.
Foreman said that a candidate's voting record and past statements are fair game, but the RJC's approach should be considered "cynical."
"It appeals to people's fears," he said, "and it's a smear that, ethically, we, as Jews, shouldn't be involved with."


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Dream About Black Panther
Black panthers are sleek, powerful creatures. They are often portrayed in art because of their power and beauty. When you have a dream about black panthers, you may initially struggle to figure out what they mean. Luckily, this animal is often a good indicator in dreams. To learn more about what it means, read on.
What Does a Dream About Black Panther Mean?
Black panther dreams often show a protective, powerful presence in your life. They are a powerful creature that represents grace, beauty and strength. They may also signify that you have an aggressive, ferocious personality. You may be the type of person who fights for your rights and what you want out of life. This attitude may extend to others as you fight to protect people who are not strong enough to protect themselves.
The black panther may mean that you should use wisdom to decide your next step. Sometimes, the black panther appears to show you that others may be trying to use you. You have to be careful in making your decisions because someone near you may be acting with deceit. If this is the case, you should carefully look around you to see if there is someone you should be wary about.
If the panther is attacking you in the dream, it means that someone may be trying to slander you. If you end up killing the attacking panther, it means that their slander will be proven to be false. If the panther is stalking you, it shows that your enemies are lurking in the distance. There may be people you know who are causing trouble or bringing negative energy into your life. Start by protecting yourself and take action if you need to. Meanwhile, reevaluate the people close to you to make sure that they deserve your trust.
If you are fighting a black panther in your dream, it shows that you will overcome your enemies and any difficulties that are thrown your way. If you see a partner threatening you, it indicates that there may be a problem at work or with your business. Meanwhile, a growling panther is a sign that bad news will soon appear.
Most of the time, the presence of a black panther is a good omen. It shows that luck will soon arrive in your life. The panther is able to fearlessly blend into the darkness and skirt the edges of the light. It may mean that you do not feel afraid despite any dangers that are near you. If a panther crosses your path in the dream, it means that you are protected, so you do not have to be afraid. As long as you are courageous and true to yourself, you will not have a problem achieving what you want.
You rarely see a black panther in the wild. This is for two major reasons. First, there are very few black panthers left living in the wild today. Second, the black panther is quite elusive. It is essentially invisible at night, and it deliberately remains in the shadows. When a black panther appears in your dreams, it may mean that you feel that you are equally elusive. It may feel like you are invisible to other people, even when you are right in front of them. To get over this feeling of invisibility, you may need to focus your attention, communicate openly and work to get the attention to other people.
A black panther in the dream may also represent that you feel confident and fearless like the black panther. It could also show your fears about life, other people or success. The best way to determine what the dream means, consider what occurs in the dream and your own life situation. If you let it, the black panther is often a good omen and quite auspicious in your dreams.


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With world famous beaches, Southeast Asia offers a tonne of opportunities to enjoy the endless coastlines of the region. Become a beach bum and spend your days lazing on the sand, taking in the sun followed by a dip in the clear waters. And to help get the ball rolling, we rounded up four of the best beaches in Southeast Asia, which are worth visiting.
Nai Harn Beach, Phuket
Nai Harn beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Phuket with its excellent water quality. It's encompassed on both sides by jungle-covered mountains and there's a large freshwater lagoon inland. Never overloaded, even in high season, Nai Harn's usually busier at weekends as it is popular with both Thais and expats. There's something special for the children too. At the southern end, the lagoon flows into the sea, creating a stream that children love to play in.
Bonus: Though surfing is not a major sporting pastime in Phuket, at the south end of this beach there is a permanent sandbank that gives a good and often fast ride, even in the smallest swells. At the northern end (right next to Le Royal Meridien Yacht Club) there is a beach-and-reef break in the corner. This break can hold large swells and can at times get pretty potent.
Boracay, the Philippines
While only 7km long, tiny Boracay has rapidly become the Philippines' top tourist draw, fuelled by explosive growth and a tsunami of hype; in 2013 it was voted as the second-best island destination in the world after Palawan. The centre of the action is dreamy White Beach, a 4 km, postcard-perfect stretch of sand lined from one end to the other with hotels, restaurants and dive shops now several blocks deep.
Bonus: The ocean is full of romantic paraws (a sailboat) giving rides; colourful parasails fill the air. Post-sunsets, live music breaks out and fire dancers twirl their batons. The party goes on all night. All of this can be great fun, à la Waikiki, and can easily occupy your entire visit.
Ngapali Beach, Myanmar
With its pristine white sands, the clear blue waters of the Bay of Bengal and a host of sophisticated accommodation, Ngapali – some say named by a wayward Italian reminiscing about Napoli years ago – has a justified reputation as the country's premier beach getaway. Despite the huge influx of tourists every year, Ngapali continues to maintain a charming fishing-village vibe, as evidenced by the small boats heading out day and night to catch a bounty that is later served up super fresh in restaurants and hotels.
Bonus: Be it kayaking, bird watching or playing golf, Ngapali is abundant with choices to fulfil your desires.
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Liberally sprinkled with picture-perfect white sand beaches and cloaked in dense, impenetrable jungle, Phu Quoc is the best beach in Vietnam as well one of the most beautiful beaches of Southeast Asia. Spend your day trekking through the Phu Quoc National Park, visit the beautiful Cua Can and Ong Lan Beaches and the Dinh Cau Night Market for a delicious range of Vietnamese Street food.
Bonus: Indulge in traditional Spanish tapas and Western-style breakfasts at Mondo. Another great option is Oasis for its great shepherd's pie, shrimp spring rolls, apple pie and all-day breakfast. You can stay at bamboo cottages with the Vung Bau Beach all to yourself.
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In most cases today, organizations are struggling to deploy DevOps throughout the enterprise—or their current DevOps initiatives have stalled. In this webinar, you'll hear strategies to help you build a plan, understand metrics for success, and learn how a successful DevOps practice contributes to business outcomes. This isn't a look into DevOps for the sake of DevOps—but a way to drive development operations and processes to truly bring about organizational change.
In this webinar, AHEAD Senior DevOps Engineer Tim Curless discusses cloud-first DevOps strategies and tools, including:
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Neville Talbot
Neville Stuart Talbot
|Bishop of Pretoria
|Southern Africa
|Other post(s)
|assistant Bishop of Southwell
|Personal details
|21 August 1879
|3 April 1943(aged 63)
Neville Stuart Talbot MC (21 August 1879 – 3 April 1943) was Bishop of Pretoria in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and later a robust vicar of St. Mary's Church, Nottingham and assistant Bishop of Southwell who turned down the chance to be Bishop of Croydon.[1] He was born at Keble College, Oxford, and died at Henfield, Sussex.
He was the third child and second son of his parents. His father, Edward Stuart Talbot, a younger son of a younger son of the house of Shrewsbury was the first Warden of Keble College, Oxford, and later Vicar of Leeds, and thereafter successively Bishop of Rochester, Southwark and Winchester. His mother, Lavinia Talbot, was a promoter of women's education.[2]
Neville had two brothers, the elder of whom, Edward, was to join the Community of the Resurrection, and the younger, Gilbert, was to be killed in action in the Ypres Salient in 1915. Of his sisters, Mary married Lionel Ford, the Headmaster of Repton and Harrow and later Dean of York, while Lavinia was after his wife's death to keep house for him and bring up his children.
When Neville was nine his family moved to Leeds. Neville attended the Grammar School, and then was at Haileybury from 1892 to 1899.
Military service[edit]
He joined the Army in 1898,[3] just in time for the Boer War. Military life had an attraction for certain sides of Neville's character. It appealed to a certain simplicity in him and the need for courage. Neville was inclined to go straight at things, without weighing the risk. He blurted out untimely truths. The discipline of the Army did not affect him much. The Boer War was not a very good school for that. Much of it was like a shooting party, and the hazardous self-exposure in the clear air of the veldt remained his first taste of danger.
Neville went up to Christ Church, Oxford, in October 1903. While at Oxford, he played one first-class cricket match for Oxford University as a lower-order batsman and opening bowler.[4] In the winter of 1907 he went to Cuddesdon for his ordination training.
Clerical career[edit]
Talbot was made deacon at Ripon Cathedral on 14 June 1908. He was an assistant curate at St. Bartholomew's Church, Armley, from 1908 to 1909. He was ordained priest in Lent 1909 and went to be Chaplain of Balliol College, Oxford, in October.[5] During the World War I he served as a military chaplain (4th Class),[6] he was later Assistant Chaplain-General[citation needed] to the Fifth Army.[citation needed]
In April 1918 he was married to Cecil Mary Eastwood by his father at West Stoke Church, near Chichester.[citation needed]
On 12 April 1920 he was elected Bishop of Pretoria, in succession to Bishop Furse, and was consecrated in St. Paul's Cathedral on St John the Baptist's Day. Among the bishops who took part in the consecration were his own father, then Bishop of Winchester, the Archbishop of Cape Town, and his predecessor in the Diocese of Pretoria, Bishop Michael Furse.
In 1930 he refused the appointment as Bishop of Newcastle, New South Wales.[7]
He was appointed to St. Mary's Church, Nottingham, in 1933 and an Assistant Bishop of Southwell the next year. Neville used to refer to St. Mary's as St. Pelican in the Wilderness. This is explained by the comment of a priest in the diocese:
He arrived snuffing like a great war-horse, longing for the battle; determined to bring Nottingham to the feet of Christ. He was not a little handicapped by the fact that he came just when the migration from the city began, with the result that the old-fashioned kind of worshippers had largely moved into the country. This handicap was late accentuated during the war by the difficulties of transport. His congregation did not increase as he had hoped.[original research?]
The parish was largely non-residential, and the church was surrounded by factories and offices which Neville used to visit carrying handbills announcing the special dinner-hour service.[citation needed]
Neville was in excellent relations with the non-Anglican religious bodies in Nottingham.[according to whom?] In co-operation with John Francis McNulty, the Roman Catholic Bishop of Nottingham, and Mr James, the Free Church leader, he helped to create the Nottinghamshire Christian Council,[citation needed] which owed much to the combination in Neville of an outspoken loyalty to his convictions with a warm spirit of fraternity.[according to whom?]
In May 1941, Neville wrote from Nottingham :[citation needed]
We had a visitation – nothing compared with some places, but still a very real taste. Began about twelve. We had gone to bed, and tried to believe that the explosions were our guns, but soon one and then another were unmistakable – one was not far off down Friar's Lane. Peering out of the top window, I soon realised that big fires had been started, so, there being a lull, I went down. I found a fire going in the South Transept of the Church. It took a long time really to put it out.
Neville was often restless within the conditions of his restriction in his parish at Nottingham – restrictions greatly increased by the war. He likened himself to "an old hulk stranded on a lee-shore". His fearless honesty made him accuse himself of ambition, but, if it was there, it did not lurk in any secret corner. In March 1939 he was offered the position of Bishop of Croydon. He would have been Suffragan and Archdeacon as well as Vicar. His first feeling was that he must accept. He felt that nine years in Nottingham were enough, and that "the call came from the Church and not from Downing Street." However, after inspecting conditions on the spot, he decided against.[original research?]
With the coming of the war, there seemed to open out at last the chance for work that suited his gifts. It arose out of his interest in the Royal Air Force . In January 1941, he took a four days' mission for them at Cranwell, and in 1942 he took a mission in the Royal Air Force depot at Donington. Such experiences convinced him that far more was needed on the spiritual side in the Chaplains' department, and he began a long and unwearied bombardment of the authorities (military and ecclesiastical). He visited C. S. Lewis at Magdalen College, Oxford, staying overnight on 5 November 1941 for conversation between two men who were both involved in the RAF, Lewis as a lecturer. In November 1942, the two archbishops wrote to inform him that he had been appointed as one of the seven men that were to give the greater part of the time to visiting Air Force centres. On 9 December he wrote that he was to start on 12 January 1943. However, just when the direction of his life was moving in a direction that would more suitable employ his talents, came the tragic collapse. On 12 December 1942 he had a severe heart-attack, from which he never recovered.[original research?]
He retired to Sussex for convalescence where he died. He was buried at All Hallows Barking, the religious headquarters of Toc H.[citation needed]
- ^ "Obituary: Bishop Neville Talbot". The Times. No. 49512. London. 5 April 1943. p. 6.
- ^ "Talbot [née Lyttelton], Lavinia (1849–1939), promoter of women's education". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. 2004. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/52031. Retrieved 12 August 2020. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "No. 26974". The London Gazette. 3 June 1898. p. 3448.
- ^ "Player Profile: Neville Talbot". CricketArchive. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
- ^ Malden Richard (ed) (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st edn). London: The Field Press. p. 1216.
- ^ "No. 28884". The London Gazette (Supplement). 28 August 1914. p. 6881.
- ^ "The Archbishopric of Capetown". Lancashire Evening Post. 20 September 1930. p. 6 col F. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
External links[edit]
- Portraits of Neville Stuart Talbot at the National Portrait Gallery, London
- Bibliographic directory from Project Canterbury
- Works by Neville Stuart Talbot at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about Neville Talbot at Internet Archive
- "Talbot, Neville Stuart". Who's Who. ukwhoswho.com. A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
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- People from Oxford
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A jury convicted five men on Monday of a plot to bomb targets in London including a popular nightclub, power plants and shopping mall, and the court for the first time revealed connections between the men and the suicide bombers who launched a deadly 2005 attack on the city's transit system.
Details kept secret to ensure a fair trial showed that counterterrorism agents tracking the five men had also stumbled onto the transit plotters. And despite disturbing signs that the transit plot was in the works, agents failed to piece together in time to prevent the bombings that killed 52 people, testimony and official briefings during the trial showed.
The revelations are at odds with statements by Tony Blair's government after the 2005 attack.
Senior ministers, who a month earlier had lowered the country's alert status, said the 2005 attack was unexpected and the perpetrators unknown.
U.K.'s longest-ever terrorism trial
The jury that convicted the five men deliberated for nearly a month after nearly a year of testimony in Britain's longest terror trial. The men, all British citizens, were accused of plotting a series of attacks using more than 1,300 pounds of fertilizer they had placed in a storage unit.
Omar Khyam was found guilty of conspiracy to cause explosions made from a chemical fertilizer that could endanger life. Also found guilty in the conspiracy were Anthony Garcia, Jawad Akbar, Waheed Mahmood and Salahuddin Amin.
Two others, Nabeel Hussain and Shujah Mahmood, were cleared of conspiracy to cause explosions.
Court-imposed restrictions prohibited reporters from revealing links between the men and the four July 7, 2005 suicide transit bombers, as well as other al-Qaida cells, until the case ended.
Counterterrorism officials acknowledged that intelligence that could have raised alarms before the July 7 attacks was never thoroughly investigated, explaining they were overwhelmed by seemingly more urgent threats.
A government security official gave one-on-one briefings with reporters toward the end of the trial, detailing the path that security agents had followed.
As agents monitoring the fertilizer plot listened in on a bug, they heard one of the July 7 bombers, Mohammed Siddique Khan, warn that he planned to kill non-Muslims, the security official said during the briefing, demanding anonymity to discuss sensitive details of the cases.
A tracking device was placed in Khan's car a year before the 2005 suicide bombings and details of his phone calls and meetings with radicals were reported to Britain's domestic spy agency, MI5, on at least four occasions, he said.
Khan also took militia training in Pakistan with at least some of the fertilizer plotters, a witness in the case and officials said.
Dots unconnected
But, lacking resources, MI5 never pieced together the shreds of intelligence, the official acknowledged.
"There needs to be that killer fact and it just wasn't there," he said, noting that Khan had used several aliases.
Jonathan Evans, director-general of MI5, said in a written statement that his agents would forever be disappointed they did not prevent the subway attacks, but he defended their work and said the scale of the threat was unprecedented.
"The security service will never have the capacity to investigate everyone who appears on the periphery of every operation," Evans said. "We must be honest about what can and cannot be prevented in a democratic society that values its freedoms."
Mohammed Junaid Babar, an American FBI al-Qaida informant, had reported that a Briton using an alias — later identified as Khan — attended a Pakistan militia camp with al-Qaida linked radicals from Britain and the United States in 2003.
With accomplice Shehzad Tanweer, Khan visited Pakistan again in 2004.
A surveillance team recorded Khan and Tanweer during a 2004 operation to monitor the fertilizer plot — bugging 100 phone lines, a vehicle and two houses. Agents also took pictures of Khan in the company of suspected terrorists.
As agents eavesdropped, Khan — who called himself Milly — warned he would join the "Arab mujahedeen to fight abroad." But his threat was not uncommon or enough to prompt his arrest, the security official said.
In 2004, Babar told U.S. officials that Khan — whom he recognized from a blurred surveillance photograph — had sought meetings with al-Qaida leaders. But a tip to London authorities was too vague to prompt action, the official said.
Fellow transit bomber Germaine Lindsay's phone number was later discovered among records in a separate plot officials still won't discuss, he said. Only bomber Hasib Hussain was totally unknown.
Relatives of victims voice anger
"The government said there was no way of preventing what happened," said Graham Foulkes, whose son David, 22, was killed by Khan's bomb. "That was a lie."
When the fertilizer gang were arrested in March 2004, police and MI5 uncovered 15 "essential" targets amid their associates — those thought to be preparing imminent attacks on Britain.
Another 40 — including Khan and Tanweer — were ranked "desirable," to be trailed when resources allowed.
Intelligence on Khan and his cell was pieced together only months after the attack, the official said — when their identities and aliases were established. Charges against three alleged accomplices were leveled last month.
Links between plots appear to strengthen claims the July 7 attacks were directed by al-Qaida, a senior police official conceded, demanding anonymity to discuss the case.
Officials say since July 2005, six other planned terrorist strikes have been halted — but that brings no comfort for Foulkes.
"The fact is," he said. "A known terrorist was allowed to kill my son and 51 others."


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Three ST Model noncontact, portable infrared thermometers have been enhanced with the Extra Bright single-point laser sighting system, which is designed to provide more visibility in all conditions, especially outdoors, says the company. This laser sighting system doubles the intensity of previous systems by concentrating all of the laser energy into a single point that clearly shows the center of the area being measured, states the manufacturer. With previous models, the laser sighting system could be difficult to see, especially in bright sunlight, the company says.
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According to a study by SteelHouse, consumer electronics buying increased 61% in the latter weeks of March.
As per the report, with people staying at home due to COVID-19, ecommerce purchases across categories have risen, while the pricing and average order value has dropped drastically. Entertainment purchases improved 19% week-over-week between 13 to 26 March, but the average order value dropped 43%.
The health/wellness segment saw similar trends with a 20% increase in purchases and a 29% drop in average order value. Food/beverages, however, recorded a 22% drop in purchases in the last week of March, compared to a 124% increase the week before.
Further, individual purchases of luxury goods/jewellery rose 55%, with an 8% drop in pricing. Wine/spirits purchases were 41% higher and the average order value was 31% lower.
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An Australian filmmaker who was sentenced by a Cambodian court to six years in prison on spying charges has been granted a royal pardon.
James Ricketson, 69, was arrested in June 2017 while flying a camera drone over an opposition rally.
Mr Ricketson, who denied the charges, has been a critic of long-standing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen.
His arrest was part of a wider crackdown on dissent by the increasingly authoritarian government.
The court said it had ordered the filmmaker's release after receiving the royal pardon, Reuters news agency reported on Friday.
'Relief and excited'
He was released from prison at 17:00 local time (11:00 GMT) said Be Tea Leng, the deputy director of Phnom Penh's Prey Sar prison where Mr Ricketson had been jailed.
His lawyer, Kong Sam Onn, said his client could be bound for Australia shortly, the Australian Associated Press (AAP) reported.
Prior to his release, Mr Ricketson had been transferred to a prison hospital after his health deteriorated and he lost weight, the agency added.
"We are just so relieved and excited about this news… It has been a really tough 16 months and I'm just kind of in shock right now," said his son Jesse.
The Change.Org page set up by his daughter Roxanne Holmes has been updated to thank the petition's 10,000 supporters.
"It feels like the pain of the last 14 months has hit me in one go, so many emotions but above all, I am so happy," she wrote.
Mr Ricketson had visited Cambodia frequently over the last 20 years to make documentaries before he was charged with spying for an unknown country.
During the trial, the prosecution argued that Mr Ricketson's work had damaged Cambodia's reputation on the world stage.
The prosecution's main argument relied on several emails in which he expressed sympathy for opposition groups.
In one email, he urged Australia's government to withdraw an invitation for Hun Sen in 2016.
The New-York based group Human Rights Watch called his trial a "ludicrous charade".
A number of Cambodian activists and opposition lawmakers were freed in the weeks following July's election. Hun Sen's party claimed a landslide victory in a vote with no main opposition.


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As cqlengine has picked up in popularity, so has my need to review pull requests. Here's the git alias that I'm using: [alias] pr = "!f() { git checkout -b pr_$1; curl https://github.com/cqlengine/cqlengine/pull/${1}.patch | git apply -3 - ; }; f " To use, you simply git pr 51 or whatever the pull request is. Here's what it's doing: Creating a branch pr_[pull request number] Pulling down the patch Piping the patch to apply.
- Here's a pretty common git error message if you've added a remote origin server manually. You asked me to pull without telling me which branch you want to merge with, and 'branch.master.merge' in your configuration file does not tell me, either. Please specify which branch you want to use on the command line and try again (e.g. 'git pull '). See git-pull(1) for details. Well, fortunately it's pretty easy to fix.
- There's an overwhelming amount of git tools, and if you're coming from SVN you might expect that the tools w/ the same names work the same way. You'd be wrong. Because of Git's distributed nature, you can (and frequently do) have commits in your repo that you might not have pushed up. You might also have forgotten what they were. Good thing there's a tool to check that. Lets assume you're on your master branch, and you're comparing against the origin remote repo.
- Useful stuff. git filter-branch -f --index-filter 'git update-index --remove filename' HEAD git push --force --verbose --dry-run git push --force Slight better version. Only rewrites history from the first commit the file existed. git filter-branch -f --index-filter 'git update-index --remove filename' <introduction-revision-sha1>..HEAD git push --force --verbose --dry-run git push --force Found on github.
- Here's a great guide for setting up a new remote git repo. Thank you, Tool Man Tim.
- I've been using SVN for several years now, so I've been partial to it, and reluctant to switch to another form of source control. I'm very comfortable with it, and I've got dozens of scripts to augment it and help me deal with it's shortcomings, as well as a few blog posts. Easier to create a repository from existing code. This is the first thing I noticed about git that absolutely crushes subversion.


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.... he / she may not always be right.
Kidney failure is one of the most dreaded diseases. Even when one knows, it is coming, there is not much that one can do. Mainstream treatment normally means dialysis or transplant. Both are expensive and very taxing on the patient. Not to mention the difficulty of finding right donor in time. Economic cost of Dialysis in India would be about Rs 2-3 lakhs per year.
But there is a way out.
Some of the Naturopaths and traditional medicine practitioners have been working with kidney patients and I have the privilege of working with one of them. I write below what we do so, that more people can know and benefit from it. The note is written in collaboration with Dr Jay Sanghvi who has been treating kidney patients through combination of Naturopathy, Ayurveda, and Yoga for more than 25 years.
We combine various simple and safe treatments to enable patients take care of their kidney.
Over the years various patients have had following benefits:
- Decrease / stabilisation of creatinine levels
- Decrease frequency / Avoid dialysis
- Avoid / postpone surgery
- Symptomatic relief e.g. reduction in vomiting, blood pressure, oedema, loss of appetite, pain etc.
How does Naturopathy work?
- By reducing load on kidney by changing diet pattern
- By allowing time for kidney to rest & repair
- By activating other cleansing organs e.g. Bowel, Liver, and Skin to support kidney
Which Naturopathy treatments are used?
- Kidney pack – It's a combination of hot and cold packs
- Fomentation – Alternative use of hot and cold towels near the kidney area.
- Hip Bath – Immersing the lower abdomen in tub filled with water.
- Friction Bath
- Reflex and meridian points
How Naturopathy treatments work: Main aim of treatment is to give proper blood supply to kidney.
- treatments to improve functioning of kidney which is weak and malfunctioning.
- treatments to remove impurities sticking to kidney
- treatments to remove infection in chronic infective condition
Herbs for kidney care: Time tested safe herbal medicine
- Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa); Red or Spreading Hogweed – It is a good diuretic and anti-inflamatory.
- Gokshur (Tribulus terrestris); It is a diuretic herb useful in kidney dysfunction, renal stones, and dysuria.
- Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia); Helps in improving immune system
Diet in kidney diseases:
Main aim of dietary plan is to decrease load on kidney by eliminating food that produces lot of by-products which in turn need to be filtered by kidney. The dietary plan also ensures that all the essential nutrients are made available thus allowing cleansing, repairing, and reconstruction. It also works towards restoring the natural balance of the body chemistry.
The diet plan is designed taking into consideration individual's body constitution, state of disease and general health condition.
Main food items used for kidney care:
- Bottle gourd juice
- Rice & Rice water
- Green gram water
- Banana water
- Vegetables – bottle gourd, pointed gourd (parval), ivy gourd (tindora), ridged luffa (galka), smooth luffa (turiya), papaya, radish, pumpkin.
Normal course of treatment:
- 6 weeks at a Nature Cure Centre directly under supervision of doctor
- 2 to 3 months of treatment to be continued at home
- 3 weeks follow up treatment at Nature Cure Centre
This is general plan but varies as per need and condition of the individual.
Kind of conditions that can be treated through Naturopathy:
- Chronic Renal Failure - If kidney function > 30%
- Chronic Infective condition
- Inflammatory Condition
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Hydro Nephrosis
- Renal Insufficiency
Ideal cases for treatment through Naturopathy:
- Not yet started dialysis or doing dialysis for less than 3 months
- Haemoglobin level > 10
- Creatinine < 5
- Age < 60 yrs
- No other complications with kidney disease
- Clinically stable and other parameters under control
- One who has faith in Naturopathy & wishes to go for this treatment.
How we deal with current medication & treatments?
- Normally we continue the medication being taken by the patient before starting treatment
- When symptoms and parameters show improvement, medicine is reduced or replaced with herbal medicines e.g. when blood pressure is controlled, medicine is tapered and / or replaced with Ashwagandha, Gokshur, Punarnava
- Main goal is to reduce the load on kidney which is burdened by chemicals from medicines.
Role of Yoga in Treatment of Kidney:
Asanas are selected to promote blood flow towards kidney e.g. Uttanpadasana. Yogasana which gives gentle twisting, stretching, contracting spine through which natural massage to kidney is experienced and smooth muscles are also involved in the practise (this doesn't happen in exercise), thus decreasing lethargic tendency of kidney & increasing functioning of kidney.
Pranayama and Meditation - Ancient breathing technique called Pranayama and meditation, bring perfect balance between Sympathetic Nervous System and Parasympathetic Nervous System, increase anti-stress hormone, and help to completely get rid of stress e.g. Nadi Suddhi Pranayama (Anuloma- Viloma), Bhramari, meditation etc.
Suddhi Kriya - Through different Suddhi Kriyas like Kapalbhati lot of toxic element is thrown outside through breath. This brings purification in blood as well as purification at cellular level thus decreasing work load on kidney.
Prana (Vital Force for life) - Above mentioned details are medically approved, but something which can only be experienced is Prana, Vital Force. Prana is major factor for health either physical or mental. All above practices brings balance in Prana (Vital Force) at subtler level of our existence where chemical or medicine can't reach, this opens many possible doors when medically we find the disease is un-curable.
For more information contact us at 02837-286812 or write at email@example.com
This note is designed to help fellow Doctors understand our line of treatment better in order to use it for benefit of their patients. When shared with patients, it is just to serve as information on our line of treatment.
This note is not a substitute for expert medical advice and patients are advised not to use this note for self medication as it may harm the body.
Any medication or treatment should be taken only under guidance of an expert and treatment be started only under supervision of a qualified physician.


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|Our current sample image is of Monsonia senegalensis. Click on the thumbnail image to see the full image or click on the species name to find out more.
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This site provides information about the flowering plants and ferns of Botswana. This is one of 6 e-floras which cover the Flora Zambesiaca area in south-central Africa. Five countries are now covered, namely Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The 6th e-flora deals with the Caprivi Strip, which is part of Namibia.
The principal contributors to the site are Bart Wursten, Petra Ballings, Meg Coates Palgrave and Mark Hyde.
As of today, Tuesday, 4 October 2022, we have 2,885 native or naturalised species in the database for Botswana. There are 15,144 images for 1,628 species, of which 1,627 are native or naturalised and 1 are purely cultivated.
The Site history page gives details of the latest additions to the site. There is also a Frequently Asked Questions page.
The Flora Zambesiaca project has been the principal source of information for our project, particularly the keys, descriptions and images. It has been an invaluable tool to enable us to identify the many plant specimens we have recorded and collected and has been one of the most important sources to teach us the botanical skills we have acquired.
Further information about Flora Zambesiaca can be found at this link.
The picture shows the much-used and now dog-eared volumes which accompany us on our field trips.
As a guide to where to look for new content, below are details of some of the most recently updated pages. Further recently updated species may be found on this page.
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|Schoenoplectiella articulata
|27 Sep 2022
|Elaeodendron matabelicum
|10 Jul 2022
|Ceropegia ampliata
|03 Jul 2022
|Inversodicraea tenax
|23 Apr 2022
|Melhania virescens
|08 Aug 2021
|Lintonia nutans
|08 Aug 2021
|Ischaemum afrum
|07 Jun 2021
|Vitex zeyheri
|24 May 2021
|Ceropegia arenarioides
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|Schoenoplectus muricinux
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"Charter Fuels has worked very closely with Twin Feathers since November 2012. Their knowledge on contract purchasing, hedging and advice on pricing is second to none. The support they gave me this past winter increased our margins and helped make it our best year ever. Thank you Twin Feathers Team!"
-Luanne Pink
"The time you have saved us is worth more than the fees your charge."
-Ed Arlis, Jr.
"We wouldn't be where we are without your guidance. The Twin Feathers team has become such an incredible value to us over year past couple of years. You're all such a pleasure to work with! It's rare these days to find business partnerships with people that you KNOW are really on your team!"
-Dana Underwood
"Over the last decade, Twin Feathers has been an integral part of our daily supply and risk management strategies and execution. Results have shown that with Twin Feathers fully integrated into our business we have increased our bottom line. It's very difficult for the modern retailer to stay attuned to all of the nuances of the propane market unless you are immersed in that area – and that's where Twin Feathers exists on a daily basis."
-Dave Scigliano
"Vanson represents our most significant retail propane acquisition since 2002, strengthening our existing geographic markets and providing immediate accretion to earnings."
– Chief Executive Officer Steve Wambold of Ferrellgas Partners, L.P/Vanson LLC and was a Twin Feathers client from inception until its sale in the fall of 2009. During that time, Twin Feathers helped the company to purchase its first plant and increased company value by managing all of its supply and hedging needs.
"Twin Feathers helps Rull Bros. stay up-to-date on pricing issues affecting the propane market. Rull feels the consultant provides a valuable service in times like today, with volatile prices and with outside issues such as the economy and value of the dollar affecting the market."
– BPN Magazine (August 2011 issue), Rull Bros. is a 60-year-old firm that has been a part of the Twin Feathers family for almost a decade.
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The EPA has come out with its "Clean Power Plan," which would for the first time directly restrict climate change carbon pollution from power plants. The plan sets 2030 as a goal and would force the country to move toward electricity supplied by renewable energy. The plan comes in advance of international climate talks in Paris this winter and has the advantage of not involving the nation's climate-change-denying Republican Congress. Fossil fuel industry messaging and politics machinery (the "free-market" industry) is running on full tilt in opposition to the plan.
Colorado's Independence Institute: "The Plan… achieves very little, costing American taxpayers and ratepayers billions of dollars, and endangering the reliability of our electric grid." Independence Institute President Jon Caldara: "If the EPA wants regulate emissions outside of their lawful authority, they should start with their own hot air."
Note: The German economy is running well on major-share renewable energy.
Parched, indefinitely
Gov. Jerry Brown's executive order to cut back water use in California statewide by 25 percent is the not the real headline. If you read through the order, writes Vauhini Vara in the New Yorker, the truly important part is the recognition that this is not a temporary problem. "It's a new era," Brown says. And in that new era, there's just not enough water to go around.
Parched, indefinitely, and ready to burn
Firefighters are working to contain a 130-acre wildfire outside of Fowler, which is 40 miles east of Pueblo. La Junta fire chief Aaron Eveatt says the blaze was started by a private fire not fully extinguished. His team saved three houses Wednesday night and an approaching storm could bring rainfall soon. Via the Gazette.
Major curfew
Starting Friday and lasting through the end of September, people under 18 have to stay in at night in Denver, except to attend a school or religious or adult-supervised event. It's Denver's SafeNite program and it's meant to align with school vacation months. This year it also coincides with a recent spike in gang-related violence. But that's just coincidence, according spokeswoman for the city's safety office Daelene Mix: "It's not specific to gangs, it's specific to youth." Via the Denver Post.
Good deal
A Vox explainer from Max Fisher on how the Iran deal is actually a remarkably good one, much better than anyone could have expected.
Still there
Obama has gone many rounds now with Iran. But his toughest opponents on the Iranian nuclear deal are still standing. Via the Washington Post.
Of course
Guess whether Republican presidential candidates thought the Iran deal was better than expected. We can start with Marco Rubio. He said the deal was "troubling," and that Obama's Iranian policy was, in general, "farcical." So I guess you can put him down as a no. Via the National Journal.
More religion news
The Somali terrorist group, the Shabab, attacked a Kenyan university, separated Muslims from Christians and killed the Christians. By the time the attackers were killed, 147 lay dead. Via the New York Times.
The real religion, yo
The Republican divide: The religious right hates the "fix" to the Indiana RFRA bill. Big business loves it. Indiana's overwhelmingly Republican legislature voted overwhelmingly with big business.
Oh, Indiana
A letter from home: The brother who died and the editorial on "religious freedom" and gay rights in the Indianapolis Star.


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After months of waiting, Crazy Rich Asians is just one day away from making its debut in theaters nationwide. Ahead of its Friday, August 10 release date, Ross Butler of 13 Reasons Why attended the film's premiere, and loved it so much he shared why the film is so important in an Instagram post.
On Wednesday, August 8, Ross shared an image of himself from the Crazy Rich Asians premiere red carpet. He accompanied the photo with a note to followers, writing, "Just watched #CrazyRichAsians last night and I am so filled with pride. Finally a movie that made me feel bad*ss, funny, and sophisticated while staying true to Asian culture. Even if you aren't Asian, you will find yourself in these characters. SEE. THIS. MOVIE. SEE. THIS. MOVIE."
The message brings up a particularly good point about the importance of representation, as the film is the first major Hollywood movie to feature a majority Asian and Asian-American cast since 1993. For comparison, Ross was just three years old then.
Ross isn't the first to recognize the film's potential impact on representation either. The movie's star Constance Wu had previously tweeted a statement that explored how CRA had the potential to impact its viewers. "I hope Asian American kids can watch CRA and realize that they can be the heroes of their own stories," she wrote. "I know CRA won't represent every Asian American. So for those who don't feel seen, I hope there is a story you find soon that does represent you. I am rooting for you. We are not all the same but we all have a story."
As pointed out by Ross in an op-ed for Teen Vogue, Hollywood has traditionally perpetuated Asian stereotypes through their casting decisions. Crazy Rich Asians has shattered some of those stereotypes, with Kevin Kwan, the author of the novel the film is based on, telling The Hollywood Reporter how important the casting process was. Kevin optioned the book for just $1 in order to retain creative control and keep Hollywood from whitewashing the cast.
Crazy Rich Asians hits theaters on Friday, August 10.


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Goaltender Tomas Vokoun (10-3-0, 2.33 GAA, .922 sv%) is the first goaltender off and will get the start in goal tonight. The Penguins riding a 15 game win streak, have their team-shutout streak at 206:24 and Vokoun now holds the Penguins individual shutout record at 162:42.
Vokoun has surrendered just four goals in his last 360 minutes of action, a span of seven games. The Penguins have posted three straight shutouts and giving up just nine goals in their last 11 games.
*James Neal was back on his natural left wing spot as Jarome Iginla shifted to right wing on the Penguins top-line.
*Tyler Kennedy remains at center with Chris Kunitz and Pascal Dupuis. Kennedy in fact also saw top power play time during 5 on 3 situations.
*Mark Eaton will slide into Paul Martin's spot, working as a top pairing tonight with Brooks Orpik.
*Center Joe Vitale is expected to be a healthy scratch
*Kris Letang (broken toes) skated this morning on his own.
*The Penguins top power play unit included Kunitz – Neal – Malkin down low with Iginla and Niskanen at the point. During 5 on 3's, the Penguins used Kennedy – Kunitz – Neal down low with Iginla and Malkin at the points. Look for the Penguins to make Jarome Iginla a focal point with his shot from the left side.
James Neal – Evgeni Malkin – Jarome Iginla
Chris Kunitz – Tyler Kennedy – Pascal Dupuis
Brenden Morrow – Brandon Sutter – Matt Cooke
Tanner Glass – Dustin Jeffrey – Craig Adams
Brooks Orpik – Mark Eaton
Douglas Murray – Matt Niskanen
Simon Despres – Deryk Engelland
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It is being widely reported today that password information from the social network site LinkedIn has been compromised. It is currently unclear at whether matching username information (email addresses) has also been compromised.
I STRONGLY recommend that LinkedIn users change their passwords as soon as possible. And if you are in the habit of using the same password on multiple web sites, many of which use an email address as a username, then I would recommend that you change your password on those other sites also.


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One of the better things about Portland's city council is that anyone—even you!—can show up and speak their mind to the commissioners for three minutes at the beginning of every meeting. Recently, the highly recognizable Michael Krupp has been showing up regularly to council, using his three minutes to deliver intense messages in speech that resembles polemical prose poems.
Today's poem got a round of hearty applause from the social justice and homeless advocates who packed the council chambers. And for good reason: It uses an allegorical Star Trek bar scene to describe race in America. At least I think it does. Here's my transcription of Krupp's three-minute oration; I think I missed a couple words at the beginning:
This is based on a social construct built on a nonexistent number zero, that diabolically opposes the flow and direction of our lives, a sordid invisible dam to humanity that sucks the life energy from the living for us to better feed and maintain the plans of water. We strangle business for hydroelectric power. We strangle people for the power of empire. All of science is based on the sacred mathematics. Two thousand years ago, the men of the Gupta Empire proposed the zero. Bad idea. My prealgebra teacher said the number one divided by the zero equaled [unintelligible]. In simple terms, from zero, you cannot reach one. Yet we are taught that it is the same mathematical distance from zero to one as from one to two. Apparently science is fiction. The terrestrial dam erected by the war god is Wall Street, to which human and natural resources are traded to just extract money. This must be undone. Tear down that wall, Mr. President, tear down that Wall Street. Two brief facts: Human is spelled "hueman" to include all the beautiful colors of our people, in particular black, which is the only optically pure color, whereas white is a mix of all the other colors. Apparently, we are the mud race. Or mother is our creator, our father will not interfere in her world, he can only love her and we through her are the children who must come to aide of our mothers. White today is the bar in Star Trek, the Next episode with Picard, warlike Klingons, growling over chops and worms while Venutians sing at the next table. Everyone eats, no fighting. Never a monopoly, how it's seen as statisically the bank rollers want. Hm. We now leave the Lucifery that blows the streets to Hell, to the Rape-publicans and the Demon-crats. We are now the people's peace party of Portland, Oregon. P3PO. A sort of golden Trojan robot that will bring honesty to city hall and beyond. It is from Portland that the new Crusade will never get a chance to begin.


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Patient Engaged Research Center FAQs
What is Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR)?
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research is putting the patient and their families health priorities first by moving away from a disease-centered model of health care to a patient-centered model. In Sept. 2013, AHRQ awarded Henry Ford Health a $5 million / 5 year grant to develop the infrastructure for Patient Centered Outcomes Research.
Why is PCOR important?
PCOR begins with patient preferences and needs, focusing on outcomes that matter to the patient such as survival, function, symptoms, and health-related quality of life. The ACA designated > $3.5B in funds for PCOR through 2019.
Our Vision for the Future…..
Create a self-sustaining Center to transform evidenced based care, through patient advisors guiding research and implementation to achieve patient centered outcomes.
What progress have we made?
Developing dedicated resources for 4 research function cores:
- Patient Engagement
- Study Design, Analysis and Measurement
- Patient Data Network
- Dissemination and Implementation
Creating approaches for our 3 projects:
- Obesity and Asthma- Christine Joseph (PI)
- Obesity in Pediatrics- Andrea Cassidy-Bushrow (PI)
- Obesity and Hysterectomy- Ganesa Wegienka (PI)
Educating and Engaging stakeholders
- Creating Patient Advisor Groups
- Preparing Patient Advisors to participate as full members of research teams.
How you can get involved
- Host an educational event about Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
- Become a Patient Advisor


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Grammar matters. Spelling matters. Punctuation matters. Do you care?
This is crucial information which can save and change your life and the lives of others. You may be not aware of the impact your use of grammar, spelling and punctuation can have on your future. Texting ur beautiful to your crush can kill butterflies and put feet back on the ground. Misplacing a comma can save lives, especially the ones of your beloved grandparents. And do you never dare splitting infinitives, because they can mean life or death.
Okay, this is maybe slightly exaggerated. But the truth is that there are many who care about flawless grammar, correct spelling and impeccable punctuation. If you do not want to miss out on finding your soul mate; if you want to save your grandparents' lives and the entire universe, you should pay close attention to how you use your language.
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Customized programs: Choose your own favorite theme and we will create a customized birthday party program just for you!
What Is Included in a Nature Center Birthday?
• One Hour Naturalist led program with a nature theme.
• One Hour Building rental for self-led activities such as opening presents, eating cake, etc.
• Nature Center provides: tables, chairs, naturalist-led program with all of the necessary equipment related to the theme of the party.
Family provides: food, decorations, supervision, clean up and garbage removal
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I saw this idea in a magazine around the holidays and they were asking an outrageous price for it so it has been on my DIY list for a few months! I think it turned out pretty sweet!
Happy Little Owl Scissors Holder
I used wool felt and fabric scraps and stitched it together with embroidery floss!
I also though it might be fun to attach to a rope type necklace!
So you can have your scissors handy while you are busy sewing!
I have been trying to use fabrics from my stash so I have not purchased any new fabrics for a while but I had to cave when I saw this new collection from Moda called Half Moon Modern!
I just love the zig zag stripe collection such bright and cheerful colors!
It has been a snow couple of days here in Ohio and more is on the way!
Hope you are staying warm where ever you are!


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Cash turned 2 years old on December 11th! I really can NOT believe how time has flown.
Cash is something special, he truly is. Almost nightly while lying bed I turn to Robin and say, "Don't you just love Cash? Can we keep him?" He always answers yes and yes. :)
Cash is so funny, he keeps us laughing on a daily basis. He is also a MESS! He has no fear and is quite a risk taker. I really have to watch him like a hawk. He loves Emma and Foster so much and he tries to do everything they do. He goes to Mother's Day Out two days/week but the rest of the week he and I hang out together!
His birthday was fairly low key this year. Unfortunately he got croup the day before he Birthday so we spent his actual Birthday at home dosing up on Motrin, fluids, and sitting by a humidifier. Despite being sick he was still so HAPPY!
Here is a pic of Cash at the Dr's office the day before his Birthday. He had to get a Racemic Epinephrine breathing treatment. It helped almost immediately.
Here are Cash's 2 year pics! I just love his dimples.
This picture was taken the morning of his Birthday. Emma and Foster insisted that we wake him up for them to say Happy Birthday to him before they left for school. This picture is so dark but I still love it.
I can't talk about Cash's "Birth"day without reflecting on his "birth." This guy came into this world with a bang and hasn't stopped every since…


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Sustainable investment as the new normal
The trend is clear: an educated investor prefers a socially responsible investment. This is indicated by studies carried out by various entities and statements by economic experts such as Tríodos Bank or Mapfre. Although this trend is lagging behind in our country in relation to data from Europe or worldwide, it is clear that we support environmentally responsible investment.
To shed a little more light on this type of investment, we will take a brief look at the most noteworthy data on sustainable and responsible investment (SRI). SRI is understood as a form of investment that, from a long-term approach, integrates environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into the process of study, analysis and selection of securities in an investment portfolio. It is, as specialists point out, the sum of fundamental analysis and active management, combined with the evaluation of these criteria. The objective is threefold: to achieve better long-term performance for investors, to provide a benefit for society as a whole and to influence the "social" behaviour of companies.
A look at the general trend
- What is known as shareholder activism has been awakened, which summarizes investment strategies that seek to influence and change the behavior of companies through an activist role by investors.
- A significant take-off is perceived in the integration of ESG criteria as a widespread practice in the asset management industry.
- The sum of these two factors generates a new trend and the way to prepare the company for this new trend is to integrate sustainability on boards of directors, include the long term in decision-making processes and support diversity of thought on boards, as Forética points out in its report More assets, more sustainability.
- Another report, in this case the Global Guidance for Responsible Investment Regulation, produced by the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) network of investors and the stock index provider MSCI, points out that in the 50 largest economies in the world there are at least 300 instruments that help investors consider long-term value factors. These include ESGs and more than half were created between 2013 and 2016.
EU supports progress towards sustainable investment
The Sustainable Finance Action Plan, developed by the European Commission in early 2018, aims to enhance the role of finance in the development of an economy aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement and the European Union's agenda for sustainable development based on the ODS (Sustainable Development Goals). This plan has three basic objectives:
-Reorienting capital flows towards a more sustainable economy
-Integrating sustainability into risk management
-Promoting transparency and the long term in the financial sector
Increased sustainable investment in Spain
- The Spainsif study "Sustainable and responsible investment in Spain" points out that between 2015 and 2017, the assets under ASG management in Spain reached 185,614 million euros (growth of 10%).
- The majority of the companies surveyed in this study indicate that they have advanced strategies in terms of sustainability and corporate social responsibility, with a strict code of conduct on the activities in which the entity can take part.
- Analyzing the preferences of this type of investor, it is noteworthy that the exclusion criterion has grown, between 2016 and 2018, only 9%, which means a fall in the rate of growth in recent years (around 24%). This, according to Spainsif, far from being negative is a sign of maturity: companies are beginning to include different criteria beyond the elimination of activities that they consider controversial.
- Among the criteria for choosing this type of investment, the "best in class" strategy (with 250% growth) and the integration of ASG (with 97% growth) stand out,
Sustainable and responsible investment is stable and maintains its growth both in times of market reduction and in times of expansion. This is encouraged by the evolution of companies themselves, which are becoming increasingly competitive in terms of sustainability and are moving towards more sophisticated SRI strategies.
- In relation to sustainable and responsible investment funds marketed in Spain by both domestic and foreign collective investment institutions, the number of assets under management has exceeded 30 billion, with a growth rate over the last two years of 32%, a figure higher than that of the total investment fund market creció́, over the same period, of 20%. This growth trend, with a significant role for investment funds belonging to foreign institutions, has influenced national collective investment institutions, whose number of marketed ASG investment funds has grown by 53% to 23 investment funds.
- This demand often reaches our country through investment products belonging to international entities, which usually have more developed ranges of HSA investment products. It is clear that this trend is leading national entities to expand the offer of this type of product, with the aim of satisfying the demand of their clients.
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I was asked recently what are the best interview answers I have ever heard. This is a difficult one because I hear so few memorable answers and I think therein lies the story. And you certainly can't rely on sample interview questions and answers.
There are some bad ones that stick out, like "the golfer". What started out as a mild get to know you question, "I see you play golf" turned into a disaster for the candidate whose whole life rotated around his golf practice. All we heard at our end was "I won't do this and I won't work then and I won't travel there as it will interfere with my golf"
The memorable interviews, the ones that leave you with a good feeling are where the human has turned up. It's when the candidate opens up a little, takes a chance and reveals something of who they are. It's where the candidate isn't too afraid to reveal that they are not perfect.
So if you are thinking about what interview answers you are going to give then think about the poor person sitting at the other side of the desk. With only a little effort you could be the one to deliver the best interview answers ever.


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I love books, but I've never been much of a collector.
Until now.
The universe is clearly conspiring to turn me into a collector of gorgeous classics.
Of course—like so many book lovers—I've always admired beautiful collections of classics. I adore the Penguin clothbound collection, and their Drop Caps series. Barnes and Nobles puts out a lovely classics collection, and I'm over the moon for anything from The Folio Society.
I could never decide on which series to start with, so I never did.
But recently, I've discovered several smaller collections that are so drool-worthy I had to snatch them up. Or at least add them to my Christmas list.
It started with this beautiful edition of Anne of Green Gables I saw at our local children's bookstore. I was overcome with Book Lust.
Then I found out it was part of a small collection of classics done by Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Company.
I came home and ordered the whole set.
(After all, Jack was about to start Anne of Green Gables in school, and Sarah was about to start Heidi. We were already halfway there….)
the inside cover of Anne of Green Gables. Anne and Diana! little picket fences for Josie Pye to walk! Gilbert Blythe!
But then.
Then I asked the library to send me The Blue Castle, because my copy is AWOL and I was itching for a re-read. (Two words: we moved.) The library fulfilled my request with this gorgeous new edition.
I was intrigued.
I did some digging, and found out the cover was done by Canadian artist Jacqui Oakley. She'd been commissioned to do new covers for The Blue Castle and several other L. M. Montgomery books, and they were released last April.
I want them all, but I only ordered Jane of Lantern Hill. My justification: it was the one book of the series I hadn't read, even though several fans I know cite it as their favorite Montgomery novel. Despite their devotion, it had been out of print until these editions rolled off the presses last April. I've never read it, and the library doesn't have it.
(Sometimes, a book nerd has to do what a book nerd has to do.)
I also discovered that Oakley was commissioned to do new covers for all the Anne books (well, all but Rainbow Valley and Rilla of Ingleside, which is a shame: I would love to see how she would draw Rilla!)
I'm still swooning over these, but I haven't ordered them—yet. I'm still waiting for my Anne books to turn up. If they don't, and maybe even if they do, I'm snatching up this collection for my personal bookshelves.
I would tell you I'm not really into "stuff," and I'm not much of a collector, but reading—and displaying—these gorgeous classics has been all kinds of delightful. I've always said I'm not a book collector, but maybe that's because I hadn't met the right books. These small but perfect collections are making me change my mind.
Luckily, Christmas is coming. Because my wish list is filling up fast.
I know many of you are book lovers, and some of you are collectors. I'd love to hear your thoughts about collecting—the good, the bad, and the ugly—in comments.


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Material was thick enough to not be see-through at all, even though it was white. Liked this pair so well that I went back and bought two other pair in different colors.
It was well made and worth it.
My daughter is 8 and has a very thin build. It is hard to find swim bottoms that fit in the waist and that stay in place under the butt. These swim bottoms fit perfectly. The waist band is thick enough to help fit snugly around the waist, but not too thick that it squeezes or is uncomfortable. The same goes for the leg holes that it fits snugly but not too tight. These are the best fitting bikini style swim bottoms I have ever found for her. Although she has a thin build, I do think these would work great for other body builds too-just pay attention to sizing measurements. These fit true to size. So glad to have found these and will be ordering more.
Really like these bottoms. My daughter forever has a butt check hanging out of regular bathing suit bottoms, but these provide full bottom coverage & stay put. Nice quality. Thick material.


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Seamless Smyth Jewelers Custom Creations
Smyth Jewelers offers an extraordinary abundance of options to create one-of-a-kind,
personalized pieces or make something old new again. Jewelry is meant to be worn and adorned,
especially those priceless family heirlooms or items with antiquated trends. All they need is a fun
and effortless makeover. Maybe you're ready to pop the question and want something jaw
dropping. There are hundreds of possibilities to design an engagement ring unique to your partner.
Smyth will help you bring life to the jewelry of your dreams.
Any day of the week, you can walk into one of Smyth's three locations to breathe some life
back into an antique necklace, rearrange an outdated ring design, or re-set stones into a brand new
style that fits your current taste. Additionally, we will guide you through anything custom from
start to finish. It's much easier than you could imagine and we are here to help every step of the
How do I start the Custom Jewelry process?
Your first step for a re-style is to gather one or more of the beautiful baubles that are collecting dust
in your jewelry box and bring them in for a free design consultation. If you are looking to bring a
dream engagement ring to fruition or design a completely custom piece, haul in as many photos or
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What's the difference between a re-style and a completely custom piece?
When re-styling a piece, we have a few routes we can go. The most common are re-setting stones
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With 100% custom jewelry, we will utilize the CAD once we hash out the details. After looking
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your vision will solidify into an extraordinary end result.
Will it be more expensive because it's custom?
Not necessarily. Everything is the same price regardless of the style and modification. Additional
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We will make it right. The "Smyth way" ensures that you have a finished product you are in love
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1 loaf challah bread, (unsliced, Trader Joes sells them, yay)
2 eggs
around a cup of milk
a dash of cinnamon
heaping spoon of sugar
canola oil
maple syrup, to serve with
Pre heat oven to 425. Line a dark baking sheet with silicon pad and a bit of oil. Cut the Challah into large slices. just under an inch thick. Mix in a large bowl eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon. Add bread one slice at a time covering both sides with mixture, and place on baking sheet, they can be close to one another, but not touching. Bake for 12 minutes, take them out and flip them, (you want a nice color on the bottom, if not bake them on original side till you get color) Bake another 5 minutes and serve.


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- If you say that something is for sure or that you know it for sure, you mean that it is definitely true.
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New York
Gang Investigators Association
Basic Gang Specialist Certification Course
NYGIA Basic Gang Specialist Flyer Niagara.pdf
Monday, May 1, 2017
Lockport High School Auditorium
250 Lincoln Avenue, Lockport, NY, 14094
Class starts at 9:00am. Check-In begins at 8:30am
Target Audience:
* Parole
* Probation
* Corrections
* Road Patrol Officers
* Juvenile Detention Officers
* Federal Agents
* Fire/EMS
* Teachers
* Counselors
* Social Workers
*Individuals who work with at-risk-youth
Course Outline:
The Basic Gang Specialist Certification Course will provide a brief history on the development of gangs in the United States and expand upon local gangs, prison gangs, female gangs, and gang trends.
The course will also provide an in-depth explanation of indicators of gang activity to include graffiti, signs, symbols, etc.
Attendees will also learn how to identify gang members and how to properly document them.
The course will also offer a brief introduction on testifying in court as a Basic Gang Specialist.
Students will also learn intervention and prevention strategies as well as officer safety concerns.
The Written Examination:
Students must complete a 100 question written examination at the conclusion of the course. The examination must be successfully completed with a score of 75% or better.
There will be a one hour time limit for the exam.
Students who do not achieve at least 75% on the exam will be allowed to review and re-take the exam ONE time. If the student does not pass the re-take exam, they will not receive a certificate or any other items associated with the certification course.
Successful completion of the examination will add the student's name to a database showing that they have passed the NYGIA Basic Gang Specialist certification exam. This information will allow the student to testify as such in a court of law. All results are kept on file and a certified letter can be requested to be sent to any agency or court in New York State. Uniformed individuals who obtain their certification will receive a "Gang Specialist" service bar.
The Basic Gang Specialist Certification is a pre-requisite to the NYGIA Advanced Gang Specialist Certification and is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.
REGISTRATION: $125 Early Bird Registration Fee. Must be received by March 24, 2017. $150 from March 24th to April 16. After April 17, 2017 the Late Registration/Walk-In Fee will be $175
Register online at www.nygia.org or for more information, please contact NYGIA Membership Coordinator, Trevor Sergeant at email@example.com
New York Gang Investigators Association 2019
NYGIA, P.O. Box 794, Yonkers, NY 10703


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For our third hike in Spain, we went back to the trailhead of the Pinar de los Manantiales hike, located a short walk from the city centre.
We continued a bit further down the road past this trailhead and turned left. This other hike, called Cañada del Lobo, would take us in a loop. We'd climb higher but eventually circle back to the Pinar de los Manantiales trailhead. The second half of Cañada del Lobo would be familiar to us since we hiked it previously.
Special thanks to my husband Kuba for letting me share his photos in this post.
We chose Sunday for our hike since it was one of the coolest days that week. The cool breeze at our backs made the climb to the top easy. We passed a few hikers and a group of mountain bikers but for the most part, the trail was empty.
At the summit, we learned why this hike had lobo, which means wolf in Spanish, in its name.
There were two viewpoints at the summit: one at the wolf and one in front of a nature classroom, aula de la naturaleza. We sat in front of the nature classroom and refuelled with our lunch of brown rice and cherries.
The way down the mountain wasn't as easy as the climb. It was quite rocky and at one point the trail was so narrow that we had to hug the side of a cliff to pass through. Fortunately, there was a cable to hold on to. Luckily for me, since I'm terrified of heights, this part of the trail was short.
I prefer this hike over the Pinar de los Manantiales because the scenery was more interesting. Instead of just hiking through meadows in the full sun, we hiked through little pine forests with plenty of shade. In addition to the impressive views of the sea below, the summit offered a comfortable rest area with benches and plenty of places to sit.
The entire hike took us four hours. We weren't walking that quickly and took a few short breaks to take photos. I did get far too much sun on my shoulders and back but at least now I have a good tanned base layer to last me through the summer. (I will wear a t-shirt next time!)
The best part about hiking, at least for me, is knowing I'll follow the hike with a massive carb-filled dinner. Our dinner was incredible that day. We were so hungry after walking over 10 miles in one go! 🙂
Be sure to check out Kuba's vlog of our hike:
Thanks for reading and watching! 🙂


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I have a thing for old bolt action rifles, from Mausers and Enfields to Arisakas and Mosins. I have a special soft spot for the Mosin Nagant rifle even though they're overrated. The trusty and cheap (back in the day) Mosin was my first WWII era firearm I ever purchased and I've since collected a few more, my favorite being my PU Sniper Mosin Nagant. I keep my old surplus guns as is for the most part, except for a few mods to my beater Mosin. I know, I know, rifle is fine comrade. However after a long day of shooting cheap (back in the day) surplus 7.62x54r ammo my shoulder is usually pretty sore.
One mod I'm ok with on a Mosin are clamp on muzzle brakes. People who cut up their surplus rifles or try and make them into cheap "sniper" rifles with a bunch of gadgets however, please stop.
I stumbled upon this cool looking Mosin Nagant Muzzle Brake recently on Amazon or $69. It's CNC machined from steel and features a nitride finish and has a mutli-chamber design similar to many of the after market muzzle brakes for ARs. Like many of the other Mosin muzzle brakes on the market it slips on over the front sight and is held on with a set screw. I'm not sure how much it reduces recoil but I have the Howling Raven Mosin Nagant Muzzle Brake and it reduces the Mosin's sting quite a bit. Multi-chamber designs work pretty well so I'd imagine it would reduce the recoil a fair amount.
The two other popular muzzle brakes for the Mosin Nagant are the Witt Machine Muzzle Brake and the Texas Precision Products Muzzle Brake.


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Twenty-eight members ventured from the Guild on a field trip to various sites in North Wales on a glorious, cold, crisp Sunday morning.
Our first brief stop was an industrial estate at Deeside in North Wales to search for waxwings. Our encounter with this species was somewhat limited as they took one look at us and took flight! However, at least one member was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of a great spotted woodpecker.
Next stop was the RSPB reserve in Conwy. On arrival we were informed that firecrest and redpoll had recently been seen on the reserve. Some members spotted the firecrest but, alas, no redpolls were detected. This reserve is also good for seeing various meadow and scrubland birds including the many common species. From the hides by the mere, we were treated to sightings of the red-breasted merganser (below right), golden eye, teal, tufted ducks and wigeon to name but a few. By the edge of the water, a water pipit (left), a wisp of snipe, little egret and a grey heron were detected. Then, following a short walk to the estuary, we saw various waders including shelduck, redshanks, curlews and oystercatchers.
A fast approaching incoming tide meant it was time to move on to Llanfairfechan, but not before our trusted driver, Martin, was challenged, yet again, to a difficult multi-pointed coach turn out of the car park! At Llanfairfechan, the 'apparently resident' dipper duly obliged, by making an appearance! Then, it was off to the foreshore to gaze at the sea. Fortunately the sea was calm with good visibility. This enabled us to see, even with binoculars, innumerable common scoters, red-throated divers and another red-breasted merganser.Our final stop was Rhos-on-Sea. Here we spotted more oystercatchers, redshank and purple sandpipers.
A good day was had by all. Approximately 70 different species were spotted of which, only two individual raptors were identified.
Photos by Elizabeth M and Chris S.


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In coagulation/flocculation, a chemical (flocculant) is added to the water to remove fine suspended particles which cannot normally be removed directly by sedimentation, flotation or sand filtration. Coagulation is the process in which, by the addition of chemicals (e.g. trivalent iron), the repulsion between the suspended (colloidal) particles is reduced so that they are able to clump together (intensive mixing of water and chemicals is required and a short retention time).
The flocs that arise due to coagulation are small and can only grow further if the colloidal mixture is slowly stirred. This process, known as flocculation, therefore requires slow mixing and a prolonged retention time. Flocculents, such as polyelectrolytes (PE), can be added to improve the flocculation process.
The coagulation/flocculation process takes place in tanks, the mixing energy and retention time requiring considerable attention. If PE are used, the retention time required for flocculation has a less significant role (pipe flocculators can also be used).
A pipe flocculator guarantees that mixing is effective and that the retention time of the water and the mixing energy released are constant (plug flow). In this way, the particles in the water and the chemicals to be dosed (coagulant, flocculant, etc.) undergo identical treatment so that the effluent of the pipe flocculator is of a constant quality with regard to floc size, etc.
The big advantage of using a pipe flocculator is that it makes mixing equipment superfluous and takes up much less space than a coagulation and flocculation tank.
The coagulant is dosed at the beginning of the pipe flocculator. After a period of x hours (to allow the charge of the particles to stabilise), a flocculant is dosed further up in the flocculator. The optimum injection point must be determined on a laboratory scale by means of a beaker test. The pipe flocculator is equipped with sampling points and has an optional pH meter, in the event that pH correction is also carried out.