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Rice pressures Iraqis to form a government
The Bush Administration has pressured Iraqi leaders to end their stalemate over forming a new government, because it says it is worried about a political deadlock and increasing violence from insurgents.
The US Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, and the Vice-President, Dick Cheney, have exhorted Kurdish and Shiite politicians to co-operate.
The White House pressure is a change in approach. It emerged on Sunday as insurgents used a new technique, two double bombings, at a police academy in Tikrit and an ice-cream parlour in a Shiite part of Baghdad, killing 21 and wounding scores more. In each attack, a second bomb detonated within minutes of the first, killing and wounding police and bystanders who were caring for victims of the initial blasts.
The explosions hit two of the favoured targets of Sunni Arab insurgents: police recruits and Shiites. The recruits' training is critical to improving security and providing the US with an exit strategy. The Shiites make up a majority in Iraq but nearly three months after national elections have yet to form a government - a failure US officials fear is emboldening insurgents.
Washington had stressed Iraqis needed to form a government without interference. But American and Iraqi officials have increasingly blamed the delay for the rise in violence in recent weeks, killing hundreds of Iraqis and threatening to destroy any political and security momentum from the January 30 elections.
Dr Rice phoned Iraq's new president, Jalal Talabani, a Kurd, on Friday to urge him to complete the government "as soon as they could" and "to get a status of where things were".
And Adil Abdul Mahdi, a leading Shiite politician selected as a vice-president, met Dr Rice and Mr Cheney at the White House, where he was told the US wants a government right away.
Shiite leaders say a new government is near, and they will not wait for a deal with Iyad Allawi, the outgoing prime minister.
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More than a year after the kingdom's dominant leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, unveiled a blueprint for the post-oil era, the drop in crude prices is making economists more skeptical about whether some of the plan's medium-term targets can be met. The reason: lower oil revenue deprives the government of money needed to balance its books by 2020 while trying to stimulate growth to ease the transition's burden on the population.
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The non-oil activity remains "too weak to offset" the expected overall contraction, said Mohamed Abu Basha, Cairo-based economist at EFG-Hermes, an investment bank. Just as oil discoveries transformed Saudi Arabia — dotting the Arabian desert with major cities and bolstering the kingdom's political influence — so do low prices offer an opportunity to reshape the economy, Prince Mohammed says. In the past two years, authorities cut spending, curtailed costly energy subsidies and announced plans to sell government stakes in multiple companies, including oil giant Saudi Aramco. But, will this be enough to sustain the kingdom in the tumultous times ahead?
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Indigo only working as demo offline.
Firstly, can I say I've seen another thread similar, but not quite the same. I'm using Indigo RT with Max, and it works fine whilst I'm online, but offline I get watermarks all over render. Or I get the message 'ERROR: License Error: GetAdaptorsInfo Failed (after 20 attempts): The pipe is being closed. (code 232)'. I should point out that I connect to the internet using a mobile phone tethered via USB. Could this be the problem? I've tried reinstalling but to no avail. I don't know if there is a workaround, but I cannot be online constantly. I think the watermark issue occurs when I enable IPv4 for other machines on the network. I usually leave it disabled as Windows seems to ignore my internet connection if I leave it on. The ERROR happens when the phone is disconnected - either via software or physically unplugged.
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"Pyaar vyaar sab kehne ki baatein hai Khushi," she scoffed, "Tumhare bhi toh itne saal ho gaye shaadi ke, tumhe toh pata hoga, shaadi ke baad kuch rishta rehta hai kya? Bas wohi zindagi ki daud main bhagte raho, kabhi is taraf toh kabhi us taraf! Pyaar akhir hota kya hai?"
It was as if a damn had burst and without waiting for an answer Payal continued speaking while Khushi listened in shocked silence, "Pyaar is a temporary state of mind, when a mixture of factors particularly biological clock and hormones make you believe that you cannot live without another person and if by some coincidence that other person is also on the same page, then both will be in 'love'; but there should be no illusions that love is forever," she sneered, clearly completely disillusioned.
"Par Jiji," Khushi found her voice, but Payal was in no mood to let her speak, she continued without heeding, "Before marriage, it is the distance between the couple that make them yearn for each other, the rarity of their meetings, the sweetness of stolen meetings, keeps the flame of passion burning, you count the minutes till you can be with each other, even if it is to steal a glance at your beloved's profile," she laughed humorlessly, "Aur pata hai, kabhi kabhi toh wohi kaafi hota hai, unki ek jhalak, ek nazar par mahine guzaar sakte hain, in the first flush of love you make lofty promises and vows of undying love, companionship and togetherness; you are in the seventh heaven of delight, sab kuch badiya chal raha hota hai, you have a spring in your step, a smile in your heart, a sparkle in your eyes, a song on your lips, phir," her voice broke.
"Phir?" Khushi whispered.
"Phir," Payal cleared her throat, "Phir shaadi ho jaati hai," she turned to Khushi and smiled mechanically, "Kahani khatam."
"Par jiji" Khushi couldn't believe her ears, "Aise kaise khatam? Pyaar toh hamesha ke liye hota hai na?"
"Hamesha!?" scoffed Payal, "Khushi tum ab bhi sapno ki duniya main ho!" she affectionately cupped her face, "You are so naïve and trusting, tumhe kuch samajh hi nahi aata, ya phir samajhna hi nahi chahti! Kabhi kuch hamesha ke liye hota hai kya?"
She sank down on to the couch, and mused softly, "Shaadi is like a goal or a terminal station, beyond which there is nothing; the initial years may be that of a fool's paradise when you are too naïve and foolishly in love, you give your best you are on your best behavior and you are excited because it is all so new, there is so much to learn, there is so much to do and then your child is the culmination of your love and togetherness, your cup of joy is full. You are content and then you settle down into domesticated bliss. Only it isn't bliss, is it? Exhaustion and monotony takes its toll and dissatisfaction creeps in. Life becomes an battlefield where togetherness takes a back seat; each of you have well demarcated territories, the home is your turf and the office his, as the newness and the novelty wears off, the need or the pressure to impress your partner is no longer there and you begin to take your partner for granted; your partner too looks for newer conquests, other challenges, wants to prove his worth, make his mark in the world while his wife sits at home, takes care of his needs, his kids, his parents."
"Par Jiji," Khushi intervened, "Each day is new and different, har roz kuch na kuch naya hota hai, hai ki nahi?"
Payal shook her head, "Hume toh nahi lagta! Life becomes like a clockwork routine, everyday is just like the other, you even know what he is going to say," she smiled, albeit sadly, "Every morning after he comes back from his jog he will say, 'Mumbai weather is terrible, pata nahi log kaise rehte hain'; he will pick up the paper and curse the Government and its policies while sipping his tea and the same old biscuit; perhaps share a word or two with Yash or Ankit before getting ready and coming down for breakfast, then he will grumble about the traffic and what a waste of time it is, how many crores are lost due to traffic, idling engines and leave. He will come back in the evening and by then he is too tired to even say anything, he will just loll in front of the TV till it is dinner time, then sleep; bas ho gaya na din khatam?" Payal challenged Khushi.
"Nahi Jiji, aise thodi na hota hai, chuttiya hoti hain, tyohaar hote hain, aur aapke bachche kitne pyaare hai!" Khushi protested.
Payal's face softened as she looked at her sleeping son, "True, the children are the reason I go on, their love, their laughter everything about them keeps me going," she sparkled and then drooped, "But then again I think for how long? Yash is already going to school and is busy in his own world, dekha na mere saath ayaa nahi? School and friends are more important, ghar toh bas sone aur khana khane ke liye hai! And in a couple of years, we will be constantly fighting in the little time that we do spend together over homework! I guess it will be the same story with Palash in a couple of years," she shrugged, "Where does that leave me, trapped inside the walls of the house, with not a minute to call my own," she looked helplessly at Khushi, "Can you imagine, a prisoner in my own house, everyone leaves, even Maji is better off, she disappears each day to one of her numerous kitty parties, movies whatever, everyday she has something planned, but I, I am stuck at home," she fell silent.
Khushi was very upset; she hugged Payal and tried to rally her, "Par Jijaji toh ghumane lekar jaate hain na aapko?"
Payal's lips turned downwards and she swallowed heroically, trying to hold back her emotions, "Haan par bachchon ke saath kahin ghumne jaana is a big pain, we always end up arguing or the kids get a yelling; it is just not worth it."
"Jiji, you should leave the kids at home," Khushi advised.
Payal laughed sarcastically, "That is easier said than done Khushi, Yash ko toh chhod bhi doon Papaji ke pass, par Maji refuses pointblank to look after Palash and I cannot really put the whole responsibility on the maid can I? Suppose there he throws a tantrum, tab toh Maji ko aana hi padega na usse sambhalne ke liye, I will never hear the end of it," She paused and said reluctantly, "Aisa nahi hai ki we haven't tried but then a couple of times we have made an effort to go for a movie together because Papaji encouraged us when only Yash was there, Maji would invariably call up in the middle of the movie claiming Yash was very cranky and she would make me speak to him, howling away," she shrugged, "Aise koi movie dekh sakta hai kya? Anniversaries par bhi yehi hota hai, she too wants to go out with us and expects a matching gift for herself, waise bhi Aakash is not too fond of going out; 'Main toh roz hi bahar jaata hoon, meetings main bahar ka khana ho hi jaata hai and so on and so forth'; tum samajh rahi ho na main kya keh rahi hoon?" Payal questioned her.
Khushi looked at her rather helplessly, "Haan," She twisted her fingers and said reluctantly, "Haan, I do agree, he is busy in his work most of the time and there is a routine schedule daily, but aisa nahi hai ki hum isse pareshaan hai," she clasped Payal's hand and tried to explain, "Devansh ke baad humara bhi bahar jaana bahut kam ho gaya hai, par phir bhi kabhi kabhi chale hi jaate hain," there was a faint flush on her cheeks, "Nahi toh ghar par hi ek saath main time spend kar lete hain."
"Ghar par ek saath time spend karein!" Payal was astonished, "Impossible, koi chance hi nahi hai! Maji hai na humare saath time spend karne ke liye," she said rather bitterly, "Waise toh ghar par nahi hoti, par bête ke aane se pehle zaroor pahunch jaati hain!" she made face and raised her hands helplessly, "Rahi baat bahar jane ki, kya fayda? Main toh bol bol kar thak gayi, aur kitna jhagda karoon, waise bhi we don't have any common topic of conversation any more except for the kids. In the past eight years that we have lived together we seem not to have gotten to know each other, he doesn't know what I would like or what are my concerns and I don't know what he is working on, what are his plans, woh kya chahte hain, even if I ask he fobs me off saying that I wouldn't understand, while my viewpoint he is just not interested! Toh saath bahar jaayein bhi toh kya baat karein? Sirf khana khane jayein? Isse toh achcha bachchon ke saath hi chale jayein, kam se kam mazaa toh aata hai."
She was quiet for a while, "And what can I say about Maji, the less said the better, we will never see eye to eye about her, he thinks she can do no wrong, I am over-sensitive and uncooperative, while I," she shrugged, "I know she is manipulative, interfering and petty; over the years, I think she has been the primary reason for our arguments and has caused a lot of bitterness between us," she swallowed and turned away, ""Main toh samjha samjha kar thak gayi, now I don't even bother to protest, kya fayda hoga, ek aur jhagda bas aur kuch nahi. I just swallow it, deal with it and carry on as best as I can, while he focuses on his work," she turned around and looked at Khushi squarely in the face, "Pata hai Khushi, kabhi kabhi toh lagta hai sirf bachchon ke wajah se hi rishta chal raha hai; And the worst is when at the end of the day he asks you 'tum karti kya ho?" to Khushi's distress, a lone tear slipped out, Payal sighed defeatedly.
A/N Sorry aap log bore toh nahi huye na? Bechari Payal, bahut dino se kuch kehna chah rahi thi. Waise I am very keen to know your thoughts on this, so how about sharing them?
- Can understand and empathize with Payal as this is what usually happens
- Payal is a loser
- Who cares about Payal?
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Many big names will be watching the Russia 2018 World Cup on their couches and big screens as more countries named their squad for the Mundial in Russia.
The latest set of 'casualties' are Chelsea quartet of Cesc Fabregas, striker Alvaro Morata, winger Pedro Rodriguez and wing-back Marcos Alonso who all have been left out of Spain's squad for the 2018 World Cup released on Monday.
Club-mate Cesar Azpilicueta has got the nod and is the Blues' sole representative in manager Julen Lopetegui's 23-man squad for the tournament.
Former Chelsea star Diego Costa, who was ineffectively replaced by Morata at Stamford Bridge, is in the squad.
Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal is included, but team-mate Hector Bellerin misses out.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea and Manchester City playmaker David Silva are the other Premier League representatives in the squad.
Spain will tackle Portugal, Iran and Morocco in Group B, with their first match against Cristiano Ronaldo and company taking place on June 15th in Sochi.
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It happened several years ago. Diana M. Liebmann, who heads the electric power practice in the San Antonio office of Haynes and Boone, was driving across West Texas with her daughter when they came upon a wind farm. Pointing to the clusters of wind turbines, Lauren, who is now 13, asked, "Mommy, are those your windmills?" "Yes," Liebmann replied, explaining that the windmills belonged to her clients: "Mommy worked on them, but I didn't actually build them." But if she didn't actually build forests of wind turbines, which are as tall as Douglas-fir trees and now as common a sight as oil wells in the region, Liebmann's advocacy and regulatory expertise on wind generation have played an important role in their existence, survival and expansion. And when it comes to wind energy, Texas rules.
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Google the phrase "health benefits of coffee" and you receive 17,600,000 search results in turn. It's safe to say that one of our favorite drinks gets a lot of attention in the health world. To that point, a recent study from Harvard suggests that people who drink more java may possibly live longer. The study was led by Frank Hu, M.D., Ph.D., M.pH., and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the Harvard School of Public Health.
More than 200,000 people participated in the study over 20 years. Interestingly enough, the subjects were doctors and nurses who regularly updated various researchers on their eating and lifestyle habits, as well as details about their health.
3-5 cups of coffee daily
What Dr. Hu and his colleagues discovered in this lengthy study suggests that those who drink three to five cups of coffee a day may be less likely to die prematurely from some illnesses than those who don't drink coffee, or drink less of it. Aficionados of both caffeinated and decaffeinated seemed to enjoy the same health benefits associated with coffee.
In looking at the whole study, moderate coffee consumption was associated with reduced risk of death from cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease and suicide. Coffee consumption was not associated with cancer deaths. The analyses took into consideration potential confounding factors such as smoking, body mass index, physical activity, alcohol consumption and other dietary factors.
Dr. Hu and his team found that the health benefits of coffee are more evident in people who are non-smokers. They believe that smoking may deter the positive effects of the daily coffee habit.
Is there a key ingredient?
One possible factor contributing to the health benefits of coffee are the ingredients found in that hot steaming mug of java. Coffee is the number one source of antioxidants in the American diet. The chemical compounds in antioxidants help fight the damage to your DNA caused by daily living. Researchers also cited the chorologenic acid, lignans, quinides, trigonelline and mangnesium in coffee help reduce insulin resistance and systemic inflammation.
Joe A. Vinson, a chemistry professor at the University of Scranton, in Pennsylvania, also found coffee chock full of antioxidants. Vinson's team analyzed the antioxidant content of more than 100 different food items, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, spices, oils and common beverages. They then used United States Agriculture Department data on typical food consumption patterns to calculate how much antioxidant each food contributes to a person's diet.
Their conclusion: The average adult consumes 1,299 milligrams of antioxidants daily from coffee. The closest competitor was tea at 294 milligrams. According to the USDA, the typical adult American drinks 1.64 cups of coffee daily.
USDA weighs in on coffee
In 2015, the USDA 2015 Dietary Guidelines Committee released a massive report, including their thoughts on coffee, much of which supports Dr. Hu's findings in the Harvard study. The report states that strong evidence suggests the consumption of coffee within the moderate range (3 to 5 cups per day) is not associated with increased long-term health risks among healthy individuals. Furthermore, the evidence seems to indicate that coffee consumption can be associated with health benefits, such as those found in the Harvard study.
Is coffee right for you?
While the findings of Dr. Hu and his team of Harvard researchers seems to be encouraging news for coffee drinkers, it must be said that coffee is not right for everyone. Those who should avoid coffee, unless otherwise advised by your provider, include people with:
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After 13 years of working in senior living, I joined the Heritage Ridge team in 2014, as their Executive Director. I can truly say I love my job. In fact I love what I do so much, that I don't even consider it work! At Heritage, I have the privilege of overseeing the daily operations of our community. I get to collaborate with a great team of people to ensure our residents and building are well taken care of. What I love most about being the Executive Director is the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life every day. Of course I enjoy the business part of crunching numbers and solving problems, but the best part is being able to spend time with the residents. I love pouring coffee in the dining room. It's a small way that I can serve my residents. I refer to my time pouring coffee as "soaking up some love in the dining room"!
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Yesterday morning (April 5th) just before 8am, the Kickstarter campaign came to an end. It was a very dramatic last week and it finished, I'm pleased and also extremely grateful to report fully funded. There are 205 superb supporters of At Home With The Furries, time for a furry conga…
The target I set at the beginning of the campaign was reached early on Wednesday morning, a good 24 hours before the deadline, so this is a double celebration.
A special thanks to all the supporters who not only pledged, but also tweeted, shared and mentioned the campaign to everyone they know. Thanks to you, we managed to get this over the line. I'll be writing about the campaign and book plans in more detail over the coming weeks.
In the meantime here's a few pictures from the beginning of the project, at RBW 2008 to photoshoots, selfies and more. There are some great memories here, shoots with dragons, rabbits, demon lords and bats to name a few.
If you missed out on the campaign and would like to pre-order a copy of the book, At Home With The Furries, you will be able to do that via Stay Free Publishing next week.
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The beer: Parabola
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Style: Barrel-Aged Russian Imperial Stout
ABV: 13 percent
Until last year, Parabola -- Firestone Walker's now-beloved imperial stout -- existed only on draft in Paso Robles and as a component of the brewery's occasional anniversary blends. 2011 marks the second wide release of the brew, and this year's batch of bottles hit Arizona shelves last week.
We should count ourselves lucky to see this beer at all, considering the amount of work that goes into it. The recipe for Parabola calls for a massive amount of malt -- two tons of it, twice as much as any other Firestone Walker beer -- which the brewers must constantly stir by hand to avoid scorching. It takes twice as long to brew as any other beer Firestone makes, not counting the 12 months it spends in oaken bourbon barrels before release.
But time and work, as they say, pays off. The liquid is a deep, impenetrable, inescapable black that pours thick and viscous with a small, sudsy head the color of cinnamon. Some thin spots of lace pepper the glass as the liquid recedes while you drink. Take a whiff and you'll pick up tons of toasted coconut, some vanilla, charred oak, and maybe even a little tobacco. Your next sniff might reveal espresso, high-cacao-percentage dark chocolate, or the subtle zing of spicy Hallertau hops.
A night spent pondering Parabola is a lesson in the merits of restraint. A problem rampant among barrel-aged stouts is that they often let one flavor (whiskey, usually) take the reins and overwhelm the beer. Here, individual flavors are there if you're willing to look for them, but there's also a nice synthesis -- like a rainbow, with each flavor fading softly into the other.
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Aye just call me Mr fabulous. In the past this date has proved a very successful flying day out and what you are about to view is no change, I did post that i wis gaun oot and wasn't being a sleekit eejit.
To speak a strong dialect, with its roots firmly planted in the history of a particular place and its people, is a wondrous thing. The speaking of 'broad Hawick' is, I suspect, a far greater treasure than most of its speakers realize before the Germanic dialects took over. Place names in particular have a complete mix of origins, with hill and river names often retaining the oldest influences. However after finishing off the metal doors of the shed the air mass had changed from grey with lots of wind gusts to humid with blue sky and thought lets check the forecasts. Wow thunderstorms weird or what, well what's normal it's certainly is not no normal Nolan but decided anyway to have a look.
A few days ago i thought Langholm area would be on cause of lighter winds after 5pm, However went for a look at witchie about 4:30 and was quite pleasantly surprised with nice clouds blue sky plus silky smooth warm air 9 to 13 mph bang on south which at first thought the thermals where getting triggered from the farm and the forestry beyond.
The wind sock had not deviated from horizontal in half a hour and the door test closed just once, He ho lets go and thought somebody has got to turn up, Well ee deh ken what you missed and off i went into frequent thermal cycles and was able to visit the S W bowl regularly and back with ease.
A car pulled up at the top and it was to lads from Germany camping me being fi hauick and able to talk flamish German we got on well then a Rob Beaton turned up on a vintage motorbike looking for a chat he did know oor Tommy and a few story's later i decided to leave him with the German lads, I have met him before at the model fly site at bonchester and even he is a nice man and have found him quite interesting and well educated on flying,You feel you cant get away not that I'm saying he could put a glass eye to sleep.
But on with the flying and off i went again and was able to explore the full range of wichieknowe for a further hour and a half clocking up the kilometres and flying time, even reaching halfway up the S E hill, I'm not punting for votes at our annual skirmish i just deh want oor Rob winning 3 in arrow wit his yin hit wonders.
What can i say to tell yous how wonderful it truly was epic easy flying in smooth lament air, Plenty top landing practice in lifty lofty air anywhere near left of the South face pushing out front to even over the road left of the patridge pens you where gan up. I even tried out a new wing control at the strong venture part of the hill by taking in a meter of the B line and mushrooming the wing, you have so much more wing control with no flapping and wind getting into the cell.
To sum it up chaps it was wonderfully epic absolutely fabulous and i feel guilty that you missed such a great evenings flying. TO summarize in one word which i cannae". um mmm YOW SUCKERS missed the chance for air time


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I went to the mall yesterday with my two kids. My giant 16 year-old son and his sister, my petite 14 year-old daughter.
We had just walked through the doors, and were on our way to one of those smelly teen emporiums to return a shirt, when I noticed these two men staring at us. Me and my daughter.
And it kind of disgusted me.
A few minutes later, this guy walked by and openly leered at my kid. Gross. After we passed him, I turned around and he was still staring. Until he saw me staring back.
Here's the frustrating thing: she was wearing what she wears to high school. A collared shirt, jeans and a pair of flip flops. Very modest. There's a dress code so she doesn't have a choice.
She was oblivious to the attention. And that makes me worry because the unwanted attention is going to continue.
And it's not because of the way she dresses. Yes, I've relaxed my 3 inch shorts inseam rule to 2 inches. But she doesn't leave the house with her midriff showing. And she doesn't leave the house with her butt hanging out of her shorts. And she most definitely does not leave the house in those camisoles that should only be worn as undergarments.
(She's fine with our house rules. She tried to push the limits when she was younger but now she agrees with the rules, even likes them, and understands the benefits of having some modesty.)
The unwanted attention comes from a part of our society that thinks it's okay to stare at women. And to ogle teenaged girls. It has to do with the messages that people get from all of the media that we are bombarded with. (That's a whole other post.)
And I don't see that changing.
So I have to do a better job of teaching her how to handle herself in this world. Making her more street smart.
I'm not overprotective. And I don't want to be a freak about this. And I most definitely don't want to freak her out.
But it's important that she is aware of what's going on around her. As she finds herself more and more on her own. Growing up, becoming more independent.
In the meantime, I have a message to those guys from the mall. If I see you staring at my kid again, I'm going to beat the shit out of you. Metaphorically speaking, of course.
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Happy Fathers Day
My Grandfather. Easily the most hardworking man I know. In his 70's, my grandfather still gets up bright and early each day, goes through his daily routines with very little help or assistance, prepares his work for the day, and goes off to work in his office in downtown Manila. He comes back home for lunch, but most of the time stays in the office with barely enough food to call a meal. He built his living on honesty, integrity, and pure genius. My grandfather's story is inspirational, not only to me, but to the many people who are lucky to know him. Happy Fathers Day to your fathers, and their fathers.


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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Here It Is!
"Our precedent demonstrates that Congress had the power to impose the exaction in Section 5000A under the taxing power, and that Section 5000A need not be read to do more than impose a tax. This is sufficient to sustain it." So people aren't being forced to buy insurance; they just get taxed if they don't.
The Court upholds the Medicaid expansion but says the federal government can't take away their existing Medicaid funding if they don't. "Nothing in our opinion precludes Congress from offering funds under the ACA to expand the availability of health care, and requiring that states accepting such funds comply with the conditions on their use. What Congress is not free to do is to penalize States that choose not to participate in that new program by taking away their existing Medicaid funding."
I don't have the opinion yet - this is all from Scotusblog, but it's being reported everywhere, so I think we can be certain that we're out of the woods!
More to come later, once the opinion is released and I read it. But this is a great day for people with chronic illnesses. Indeed, a great day for America. Jennifer
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I'm so happy I was shouting in my home! My 10 year old thinks I'm insane! Woooohoooo!!! Thanks for all you did on this issue, Jennifer!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM
I'm happy about this, but the fight isn't over. The GOP is going to try to repeal this. And Romney has stated he would give the states the ability to be exempt from the law. That would mean states could just not comply. So yes we with pre-existing conditions should celebrate but we need to get the Obama Administration to actually sell the benefits of this law. Anyway those are my thoughts.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousJune 28, 2012 at 7:28 PM
I could not stop crying tears of absolute joy today! Thanks for your hard work!ReplyDelete
We will keep working too.
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These are the typical comments of the wards of the state who expect others to pick up the bill for them and force millions who work to pay for millions who don't work or who will remain dependent on the government 47% this is a socialist scheme to control individual freedom and make America a communist you regime you idiots!ReplyDelete
Gee -- should I delete you, Doc Vega? Because you do not come on my blog and call my readers "idiots." But since your comment is so ignorant, I am inclined to leave it here. In fact, the individual mandate is designed to stop people from not getting insurance and then getting sick or injured so the rest of us have to pay their medical bills. It seems to me that those are the "free riders," not the people who are disabled and on SSDI or SSI and Medicare or Medicaid. It's also not even remotely "socialist" since the government will not be paying for health care or even becoming an insurer (except for Medicaid, Medicare, VA/CHAMPUS, and people in prison) -- insurance companies will still be playing their typical role. So see, I think only an "idiot" would be so incredibly uninformed while calling other people "idiots." Perhaps you should keep your thoughts to yourself, at least until you learn enough to be half-way intelligent on the subject. Yeah, I think I'll leave your comment here. Because really, you're the one who looks like an "idiot." JenniferReplyDelete


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She was Ugg boots AND a Bumpit. Of course I didn't sleep with her.
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9:26, 9:24: it's 2009. if you are still asking "what's wrong with Ugg boots?" you will probably never understand.
That shit was unflattering and played-out in 2003.
UGG boots and bumpits are two of the worst things a girl can wear.
@12:16 you are dumb if you think that is hot.
@ the guy who posted this. I applaud you. Girls should be punished for wearing such ugly things.
Love this! Haha didn't even know anyone in mass even wore bumpits. Thought we weren't that trashy...
clearly the males who actually know what bumpits are, do not desire to sleep with women anyway.
Hahah orange county and uggs go hand in hand.
Short hair and look like a dyke?
Bumpits make girls heads look like Predator
uggs are nasty, that's a given but who wants to fuck someone who looks like they have a tumor growing out the top of their head???
i bet she was a butterface anyway
what the OP is trying to say is girls who wear ugg boots and bumpits are certified douche baguettes and don't deserve to be fucked because they are an embarrassment to society and probably have multiple STIs. so please, stop asking why these things are bad.
UGG boots and bumpits are fucking hot! You're all retarded. Where's my protein, ma?!
ugg boots were trendy like 4 years ago
Wait... I still don't ever get why it is a walk of shame... someone explain! You just got laid what's shameful in that?
She still had a vagina you idiot....
I wear uggs, they're just too comfty and it's winter time sooo I'd much rather wear uggs than leather boots or boots that have that ugly ass fur on the outside...
Can't stand Bumpits! But Uggs aren't bad.. A little over rated but whatever.
And you are a closet homo. I do not know one straight man who would let boots and a hair piece get in the way of them getting laid.
Wearing a bumpit only proves that you don't know how to style your hair.
I love skanky girls that wear ugg boots and bumpits. Almost as much as girls that wear plaid shirts with sweat pants and a perfectly placed 'messy' ponytail...
You people don't seem to get that we're fucking Massholes. (Poster is either In MA or RI, I figure.) We hate dumb broads and won't fuck anything that talks like they go to Northeastern. Lemme guess, she was wearing a pink sox shirt too? Fucking awful.
hahah wow... 4:11, how stuckup can you be. you deserve to be hit in the face. just so you know.
what does someone's attire have to do with ANYTHING/?!!?!?!
so 10:42 your gunna get married to have anal and then get divorced... stupid!
gross was she blonde too...that would be the typical slutty blonde thing to do LMAO
uggs boots are cute. at least they are if you dont fold them over so the fur is showing. thats not that cute...
Bumpits make chicks look like Thomas Jefferson...how is that a good look?
I want this guy to be my BFFF
ahahaaaa...i love whoever this dude is!
bumpits are really fucking weird. almost every girl in my grade(10th) wears them and most guys don't like it. The real reason they wear it is this: girls dress up to impress other girls. We all know guys really don't give a fuck. You never hear a guy say "I like what you've done with your hair" or "I like that top". Once girls understand this, fashion will cease to exist.
Whoever created the Bumpit needs to handwrite a letter of apology to humanity. Seriously, that thing is offensive.
who ever said she was WEARING either of those things? it says she WAS ugg boots and a bumpit. not WEARING them.
3:18, as a resident of orange county, 1) don't hate; it's nice here and 2) i can safely say NO ONE (save maybe a middle aged woman TRYING to look hot) would be caught dead in a bumpit. unless it was, like, made of platinum. uggs, though...i'll give you that one.
people need to chill. i thought this was funny.
What's wrong with uggs and bumpits!?
what girl wears uggs this time of year? that is the real problem.
And uggs makes sense in the winter when you live somewhere cold with snow. But NOW?! wtf. It's not cold. Or snowing. No need for boots.
Bumpits and ESP ugg boot = middle America or orange county
2 place I hope to never find myself
girls that wear their hair in a "poof" look like fucking johnny bravo.
ugg boots are not ugly!
9:28 if she had tits, boobs, and ass...she'd be a freak of nature.
Bumpits: The epitome of the "white-trash" accesory. Seriously, if you tease your hair, fine....but a cheap, hard plastic thing on your head that's super noticeable doesn't exactly equal class.
Uggs are fug and bumpits are a lame attempt at volume for girls with shitty hair. You should have shot her.
the problem with bumpits is that it doesn't look like you spent time on your hair, it looks like you're wearing a fucking bumpit.
And uggs are ugly, why do you think they named them that? seriously people.
The problem with Uggs are their absurd price and ubiquitous presence despite the seasons. Like they're the Crocs of boots. Bland and unoriginal. And the problem with Bump-its is pretty damn obvious. Does your hair need a plastic wedge? Is a frat party some sort of country fair beauty pageant?
No anal no ring simple
haha no i was just wondering b/c if guys really dont like that look i'll stop wearing my hair like that.
They wear what ever they like as long as they take it in the ass
1:27, wearing your hair only down straight or in a ponytail would be a little boring. Mix it up.
Eff that I'll take it in the ass when I have a ring on my finger... i better be getting something out it first!
that's true, 928. good thing i have both boobs and tits then!
Bumpits look like a chick is trying to hide an erection on the back of her skull by covering it with some hair...
fuck unknown errors
Love my uggs fuck you if you think they're ugly. Seriously and who ever posted this is dumb. You should've just slept with her.
Bumpit or no bumpit, the hairdo is a no go!!!
@10:16 (1) are you a guy or a girl?
No sane person would spend $200 on ass-ugly boots if celebrities didn't make them trendy. If your only purpose was really to keep your feet warm in the winter, there are plenty of much cheaper alternatives.
i just found out what ugg boots and bumpits are because of this. The OP obviously would rather have dick
11:34 (1)-- why would being blonde make it any worse? I TAKE OFFENSE.
This has to be fake and submitted by a girl. No straight man would say this, let alone know how to properly spell Ugg and Bumpit.
Uggs are especially ugly in the SUMMER do you see snow??
i'm glad i've lived my whole life until now not knowing what a bumpit was... and i'm slightly relieved it's bump-it, not bum-pit as i first read
Bump it and uggs? Your a fake tan away fromm the jersey tri-fecta
Wow clearly I'm not awake maybe someone should SHOT me LMAO
3:18, orange county??????!!! I live in orange county. So I guess I can wear uggs and bumpits xD
you don't have to sleep with her, just stick up her ass and move on
I don't understand the hype over bumpits
It's cause your admiring it was only a one night stand
Tits ass and vagina sorry
It's almost fall not the middle of the summer?
it gets cold where I live with plenty of snow. sorry i choose to keep my feet warm
These boots were meant for walkin! And just what they'll do! These boots will walk if shame all over you (ok it didn't work as planned with the song) lol
k the losers that diss uggs probably are just bitter they cant afford them? they're comfy
1. Bump-its are awesome. 2. As a guy you should feel slightly ashamed for even knowing what bump-its and uggs are. Seriously.
oh god. i'm a girl, and even i agree that uggs and the bump-it thing are two oth the most ridiculous things ever. UGH so ugly!!!
she sounds cute. she sounds like shes stuck not in a time era, but prolly stuck in a small town. call that bitch back, she needs friends
10:16 (1) - I'm a guy. I'm not sure how that matters. Is one of the genders supposed to think it's hot for women to look like Thomas Jefferson ?
Okay, asshole! Return your MAN Card right gotdamned NOW! What kind of pansy are you anyway?! Take boots and hair crap off and then nail that trailer trash!
Bumpits and Ugg boots ARE retarded. So glad to see a guy posting this!
Lots of insecure straight dudes in here.
Straight dudes who can't spell worth shit either.
I love whoever sent this text. Call me x
What's wrong with anything as long it has tits, boobs, and ass!
I use bumpits and I spent 200 on my boots with the fur! This is Dallas y'all!
Hey what's wrong with uggs??? I love my uggs!
Hell yeah 10:25 that's what I'm talking about... what if it was supposed to be a ONS and he calls you the next day for more? Is it no longer considered the walk of shame b/c you know you blew his mind. That always happens to me.
seriously.....WHAT the fuck is wrong with ugg boots? can someone (most likely a guy would) please explain that? they're just BOOTS. i dont get it.
I like ugg boots but the bumpit. That's just ridiculous. I wouldn't even attempt to wear the bumpit.
i want to google bumpit now but i'm scared, i think i'll hold off.
Uggs are amazing
dear god... girls, listen to me: only 2 hairstyles you'll ever need... wear your hair down and straight or put it up in a pony tail. its that easy. and uggs are just an ugly waste of money.
I agree I would have poked her in her butt, told her to put on those Uggs for the walk of shame!
UGG boots are supremely unattractive. Girls wear them to impress other girls that they are trendy, not because they are like by the opposite sex. ISH! Bumpits are in the same category. DIKES UNITE!
Uggs are fine if they're legitimately worn. In the middle of the summer? Hell no.
Nowdays ugs aren't a fashion statement there to keep your feet warm when it's fucking cold... And not everyone has enough time to make their hair look like shit, bumpits are just a faster way to do. Fuck you Texas is cool.
haha typical she-tool
5:27... you're not getting laid, don't hold your breath
10:01 nice one! Seriously I get the ugg thing but whats wrong with bumpits they are new and make your bangs cute and puff. Not that i actually own one just saying its a good idea everyone wears there hair like that...
People still wear uggs and poof their hair? Is the Midwest stuck in 2004?
Still it's hardly shameful. I would call the walk of victory!
jason siegel wore uggs on i love you, man and he is the shit.
i live in oregon where its cold as fuck in the winter. and i have tiny feet (size 5 1/2 in girls) so they make them look normal sized, i'll wear whatever i want on my feet.
i agree about the bump its though.
fucking weird looking..
the only people that dont like uggs, are the ones who can afford them
well.. at least in canada where they cost 300$ for the short ones.
@12:53 I think what the guys are getting at here is that they are unattractive. Every guy i've ever me seems to think so... your best bet would be to not wear them when your trying to get laid. around the house and on cold days fine but not to a party.
*you're ~ apologies-I need caffeine.
10:25 stole what I came here to say
i dont see anything wrong with uggs.. and i definitely wouldnt stop wearing something that keeps me warm when its freezing out in winter just cause some guys dont like them
At least you have standards.
Of course he fucked her anyway
I can't believe he knew how to spell those two words lol
so what if you dont use a bump it and wear your hair like that? Is that acceptable?
another reason why guys are shallow....
9:21(2) agreed, take the boots and bumpits off and fuck her! This guy doesn't deserve to get laid...
Only fakes need bumpits. Real ggirls can tease their own hair better. And uggs are the best.
The point still is, he had a vagina in front him ready to go, and he turned it down for stupid things. I would glady fucked her
Who doesn't know what uggs are?! Guys or gals? As for bumpits i have to agree with 1:06 guys thats kinda sad....just goes to show you watch WAY too much late night tv or you shop at bed bath and beyond either way I dont really think you have room to be picky about what pussy you get. Beggars cant be choosers!
Anal then take ring back. Lol
Of course, it doesn't look good on a whore. Seems everyones whores these days. Why are people so obsessed with sex? And don't accuse me of being young, just because someone believes something else than all righteous you, doesn't make me "12"
Now If only all could follow your lead...
Ugg boots fckn rock. I thought men can and would screw just about anything...?
Ok what's wrong with uggs and bumpits?
I want to believe this young man. I want to believe that there are guys out there with standards and class.
As a girl who fucking hates uggs and bumpits, I would very much like to meet the guy who wrote this. We Bostonians know style, people.
Ugg boots are cool, people. Don't let the "it's 2009 duhhh" stuff stop you from wearing anything!!!
2:36- the Midwest is always 4 to 5 years behind and bumpits, we wear those when we want to make fun of girls at parties. It's always a good time until one girl admits she's wearing one.
A man with standards. Bravo. I wonder if the bumpit would fall out or bash into her from the headboard over and over again.


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Tony Attard - Lancashire High Sheriff
PUBLISHED: 00:00 05 September 2018
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Lancashire's High Sheriff talks to Olivia Assheton about the relevance of the role in the 21st century
When a man runs a multi-million pound textile business and harboured early ambitions to be a fashion designer, he can be forgiven wanting to dress with some small degree of originality. But when Tony Attard suggested a few changes to his uniform as new High Sheriff of Lancashire, it was met with a stony silence.
He soon realised that an office going back to John O'Gaunt had certain traditions that could not be changed to meet the prevailing fashions or, more importantly, to provide the wearer with a little more comfort. The heavy blue dress uniform with its high military collar is worn on duty even when the temperature sizzles.
Mr Attard is originally from Dorset but he regards himself as an adopted Lancastrian, with a wife, Pat, from Poulton-le-Fylde and three sons raised in the county.
From its head office in Hapton, near Accrington, his company Panaz designs and manufactures exclusive flame-retardant fabrics for international markets such as hotels, hospitals, medical and leisure facilities. With a turnover of £20 million and offices in Dubai and the USA, Panaz is one of Lancashire's success stories, winning Queens Awards both for Innovation and Export.
Tony studied Design Management at the University of Manchester, after being awarded a scholarship from Courtaulds. He worked for them and Tootal Textiles before founding Panaz in 1986. It grew rapidly, gaining a reputation for both for innovation and responsible employment practices. In 2013 it was in the FT's 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain Tony was awarded an OBE.
His most high-profile role in the county had been as chairman of Marketing Lancashire but he has many hats. Retaining two posts with his alma mater, he is also a member of the Textile Institute and the Institute of Directors and has a string of other industry positions to his name. He is also a benefactor of the Helping Hands sewing rooms in Skelmersdale, a charity that helps women make new lives.
Why take on so much? 'The trouble with entrepreneurs is that they like to stick their fingers in a lot of pies,' he says. 'My tombstone should probably read "He should have said no a bit more often", but I am blessed with a wonderfully understanding, as well as lovely, wife Patricia and Karen, my executive assistant, is fantastically efficient.'
The High Sheriff, installed during a shield hanging ceremony at Lancaster Castle, often attends royal visits to the county and lends support to High Court judges. 'It has been fascinating,' he says. 'So far, I've sat on the bench with a judge during a murder trial and was involved in the Hillsborough Inquiry.'
Increasingly the role extends to support the police and emergency services, as well as public sector agencies such as the probation and prison services.
Tony has just been to a junior school to talk about the Commonwealth, which he found inspiring, and is particularly concerned in his year of office, to engage with young people as much as possible, as well as to get across a strong business message.
'I started from very humble beginnings and want to show that this country gives you the opportunity to reach for the stars from a young age through hard work, perseverance and discipline.
'We have wonderful traditions in the UK, but we also have a great spirit of entrepreneurship. In Lancashire we also have fantastic schools, vibrant manufacturing and professional services sectors and, of course, the best restaurants and pubs in the land!'
The High Sheriff's hobbies are sailing and painting. 'I guess I won't have a lot of time for either, this year but I really would like to start painting more,' he says. He will, however, be able to visit many parts of his beloved county – the favourites being the Forest of Bowland where he often cycles, and our superb coastline.


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Tour to Istanbul What to See and Where to Go
All those who are wishing to touch something ancient and unexplored should travel to Istanbul. Few people today would be surprised by a trip to this city. But the reason for such a perception is simple – many think Istanbul is another resort with many shops, hotels and beaches. But Istanbul was founded 25 centuries ago, and it has a lot to please the most adventurous tourists! Here are some tips for travelers who want to get the most of their Arabic trip.
Istanbul will please both fans of attractions and those who want to feel an indescribable mood of the eastern city. It is best to go on a journey together so you have someone to talk to about all you see around. When preparing to travel to Istanbul, do not forget to book a hotel in advance. Transfer from airport to your hotel will save priceless time you can spend exploring the city. You can book the transfer in advance with kiwitaxi.com or similar services.
Once you are in the city center, allow yourself to get lots. Here you can leisurely drink morning tea, contemplating the Topkapi Palace and the stunning views of the Marmara Sea. And then go wander the narrow streets, occasionally resting in small squares and parks and visit the fish market before you taste the local cuisine in one of the taverns.
Kadıköy District
This is truly the heart of the ancient city. The district of Kadıköy is situated close to the Asian part of the city. Paradox of the district is simple – it looks more European than you might think. Here you will find luxury villas in eclectic style, wide streets, graffiti walls and numerous shops that occupy the ground floors of residential buildings. But, despite all this, these streets will help to feel the extraordinary flavor of Istanbul.
These landmarks also deserve your close attention. The main tourist route includes high towers of Selimiye, which previously housed the barracks. Be sure to take a look Mosque and romantic Maiden's Tower.
Eminönü District
This part of the city is the must-see for anyone who manages to get to Istanbul. Before departure be sure to visit the Spice Bazaar, which is located in the Eminönü district right behind the Yeni Mosque. Although the name only says 'Spice', the Bazaar is a great place to buy both the unusual and useful gifts to your friends and relatives. Say no to duty-free souvenirs!
Here you can buy some rare and exquisite silk carpets – they have it presented in a variety of colors. They have the pottery and figurines, all kinds of spices from all over the world, and aromatic oils of the wonderful native plants.
If you feel tired and want to relax, it's time to look into the Turkish bath, more known as a hammam. Here you can enjoy the famous oriental treatments – massage with aromatic oils.


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Carbon offsets represent the reduction of CO2 in one location, like a renewable energy or reforestation project, to offset the CO2 produced in another location, like your home or office. Carbonfund.org is leading the fight against global warming, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business or organization to reduce and offset their climate impact and hasten the transition to a clean energy future. Carbonfund.org achieves its goals through:
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The Evolved Traveler will donate 1% of gross revenue on every trip booked towards reforestation at $1.00 per tree. For example, a $25,000 trip would allow us to plant 250 trees in our guests' name.
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Since their founding, GWC's leading scientists, with field experience in over 50 countries, have built an extensive network of allied researchers and conservationists that has enabled them to conserve wildlife and habitats in more than 40 countries, helped establish more than 20 new nature reserves, protected more than 100 endangered species and 20,000 species overall, and helped educate over 50 undergraduate and graduate students. GWC's strengths lie in providing conservation leadership, implementing researched solutions, and monitoring the impact of global conservation activities.
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Sugawara no Naeme
Ei. Wa. Chi.
Heraldry Needed
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Sugawara no Naeme holds seventh court rank, senior grade in the Court of the Son of Heaven.
- Apprentice of Maitresse Alysia Gabrielle de Fougeres
- Sovereign's Letter of Endorsement, Gleann Abhann
- Order of Denial, Barony of Grey Niche, Gleann Abhann
- Order of the Estoile, Barony of Grey Niche, Gleann Abhann
- Grey Pearl, Barony of Grey Niche, Gleann Abhann
- AOA, Barony of Grey Niche, Gleann Abhann
Naeme-hime was born to a lesser house in the ancient and noble Sugawara Uji in the late 10th century.
She hopes to gain the favor of one of the great court ladies to serve as a knowledgeable companion much as Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon serve the Empress and Princess with stories and poems.
When not in active service at court, Lady Sugawara spends her time on pilgrimage, visiting shrines and temples.
Offices & Positions
- Quartermaster, Barony of Grey Niche, Gleann Abhann, May 2009 to April 2013
- A&S Officer, Barony of Grey Niche, Gleann Abhann, September 2010 to October 2012
Event Staff
- Autocrat, Candlemas: A Heian New Year Celebration, February 7, 2009
- Autocrat, Spring Coronation, Gleann Abhann, April 14, 2012
Projects & Publications
- Kasane for the SCA: When to Wear Which Color - class
- Introduction to Japanese Women's Clothing - class
In Case of Court
Getting properly attired for court takes time, please provide warning so that one can be "fully" dressed.
High Anxiety in surprise situations and large crowds


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Paint brushes are also called paint tools. They are mainly used to beautify houses, construction industries, brushes, paints, glues, glass, shipbuilding, aerospace, food, archeology, etc.
The main materials of paint brushes are wool brush, bristle brush, elastic silk brush, roller brush and mixed bristle brush.
Pig hair brush
The high-quality pig hair brush has a large amount of paint and good elasticity, and can evenly spit out the paint, so that the thickness of the paint surface is consistent. Especially suitable for relatively high concentration paints and glues.
wool brush
The wool brush is soft, smooth, and good in leveling. It can evenly spit out the paint, making the paint surface smooth and consistent in thickness. It is not easy to leave brush marks on the painted surface. It feels smooth and durable during construction. The disadvantage is easy to shed hair.
Roller brush
Roller brushes are often used when roller coating large-area paints in daily building decoration projects; also known as rollers, because of the wide rolling surface range, they are the most labor-saving and time-saving brushes, especially after the extension rod is connected Easily paint high walls or ceilings, but the disadvantage is that it is easy to cause paint splashing, so the hair of the roller brush should not be too short, but it must be thin, so that the paint film will feel fine.
The handle of the paint brush is mainly divided into two types: a plastic handle and a wooden handle. The plastic handle is formed by one injection molding. The wooden handle is divided into a natural wood handle and an oiled wood handle.
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- Government
- Boards & Committees
- Charter Review Committee
Charter Review Committee
The 2019 Charter Review Committee was active from February 5, 2019, until December 12, 2019, upon submission of its report to the City Clerk.
- Stan Moulton, Ward 1
- Robbie Sullivan, Ward 2
- Dylan Gaffney, Ward 3
- Sam Hopper, Ward 4
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- Mollie Fox, Ward 7
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The Charter Review Committee met the first and third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Most meetings were held in the hearing room at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Agendas and meeting meetings are available below.
- February 5, 2019
- February 19, 2019
- March 5, 2019
- March 19, 2019
- April 2, 2019
- April 16, 2019
- April 30, 2019 - Election Forum (see flyer) held at JFK Middle School Community Room
- May 7, 2019
- May 21, 2019
- June 4, 2019
- June 18, 2019 - Forum on Elected vs. Appointed City Clerk held in City Council Chambers
- July 16, 2019* - one meeting in July
- August 20, 2019* - one meeting in August
- September 3, 2019
- September 17, 2019
- October 1, 2019
- October 15, 2019
- November 5, 2019
- November 19, 2019
- December 5, 2019
The Charter Review Committee worked from this Google Doc. Here you are able to see the Charter, the notes of the Committee and proposed changes.
Edits to this document were made as a result of discussions at public meetings of the Charter Review Committee.
Agendas & MinutesAgendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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About the Charter Review Committee
Chapter 9. Charter Review Committee
[[1]HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Northampton 10-18-2018 by Ord. No. 18.152. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Editor's Note: Former Ch. 9, Affordable Housing Trust, adopted 9-3-1998 (Ch. 2, Art. XLIII, of the 1977 Code), was repealed 12-4-2014.
§ 9-1. Establishment.
A special committee is established to conduct a review of the City Charter, to be conducted at ten-year intervals in years ending in a nine, in accordance with Section 10-6 of the City Charter.
§ 9-2. Membership; term.
The special committee shall be comprised of nine members who shall be appointed for a term commencing no earlier than January 1 and no later than July 1 in a year ending in a nine. One member shall be a member of the City Council appointed by the Council President. One member shall be an employee of the executive branch of the City appointed by the Mayor. Seven members shall be citizens of the City, one from each ward, appointed by the Mayor in consultation with the ward councilor with the confirmation of the City Council in accordance with Section 2-10 of the City Charter. All members of the special committee shall be registered voters in the City. The special committee shall be overseen by the City Solicitor.
The special committee shall convene no later than 30 days after its appointment, hold meetings as necessary, and file with the City Clerk no later than December 31 of the year ending in a nine a report summarizing the special committee's recommendations with any proposed revisions of the City Charter contained therein.
The special committee shall dissolve upon submission of its report to the City Clerk.
Northampton City Charter
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