Should You Invest Your IRA in a Savings Account or CD?
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Should You Invest Your IRA in a Savings Account or CD? For Most People the Answer is No.
Investing is an overwhelming topic when you are starting out. It can be complicated and it can be risky. You want to protect your hard-earned money from losses. Just look at what happened in 2008-2009 when the US stock market crashed and we entered the Great Recession. Big market events like the Great Recession and the DOtcom bubble leave a lasting impact that investors don't soon forget.
There are also people out there who are looking to separate you from your hard earned money. I can speak from personal experience on this one. The first investment I made on my own didn't end well. It turns out the investment advisor I went to was more interested in furthering his own gains than giving me good investment advice (he sold me a very expensive fund with a very high front load, or upfront payment). It was an expensive lesson I will never forget!
Should you invest your retirement funds in a savings account?
These opening paragraphs sound scary. I won't deny that it can be scary to invest in the stock market. But that doesn't mean you should avoid them either. There are "safe(r) investments" out there. But over the long run, they may not return enough money to outpace inflation.
In other words, if you want to invest for retirement, you will most likely need to dip your toes into something riskier than savings accounts and certificates of deposit (CDs).
With interest rates so low, is it wise to invest in a savings type of Roth IRA as opposed to an investment account? I have no understanding of the world of finance and just want to build a reliable nest egg as I am self-employed.
Kat, I understand where you are coming from. I am also self-employed, and it can be a challenge to provide for my family today while keeping an eye on the future. But as safe as the principal (the amount you deposit) is in a savings account, it's actually not a safe way to invest over the long run.
Over time, inflation will likely outpace the amount of interest you earn in a savings account. You will still end up with a larger dollar amount than you started with, but you will have less purchasing power overall.
The only way to outpace inflation is to invest in something with a little more risk than a standard savings account or CD. And that means investing in the stock market, in real estate, or in other areas.
This is where a diversified investment portfolio comes into play. Investing your money in a variety of places can help protect your investments over the long run, as some investments will tend to do better than others at any given time. Keeping your money in different investments also helps mitigate any losses you may have.
Retirement Investing by Age: Twenties, Thirties, Forties, Fifties, Retirement.
These articles will give you a good starting point to understand some of the basics.
There are also some great tools to make asset allocation easier on you, and the best news is that many of them are free. My favorite is Personal Capital. You can sign up for a free account, or read our Personal Capital review to learn more.
Investing some or all of your retirement account into a savings account or CD isn't necessarily a bad idea some of the time. But it's rarely a good idea to put all of your retirement savings into savings accounts all of the time, unless you are already retired or absolutely need to be on a fixed income and absolutely cannot afford any losses.
For everyone else, keeping all of your investments in savings accounts is usually only best as a temporary solution during times of transition (moving money between accounts), or when you believe the markets are overvalued. Savings accounts are generally not much of a long-term investment for those who are trying to grow their portfolio enough to outpace inflation. This is why it's often best to open an IRA with a company that offers a variety of investment options.
If you are intimidated by investing, are concerned you might make a mistake, or simply don't know where to start, then consider starting your investment with a Target Date fund. These investments automatically allocate your money across several different asset classes (types of investments) and automatically balance your holdings as time goes on. This takes the guess-work out of investing and gives you the opportunity to match the stock markets (minus investing fees).
As I cover in my beginners investing guide, these investments aren't perfect, as some are designed differently or may come with fairly high fees. But they are a great place to start. From there you can take your time learning more about the mechanics of investing and dip your toes into other forms of investing as your knowledge and comfort level grow.
I agree that target date funds are great for people who may be intimidated by investing. My only hesitation would be to make sure the fund that is chosen in not too aggressive for the investor. Due to marketing pressures, many target date funds are overly aggressive for their target date. Many people found this out in 2008 when they lost a larger portion of their 401(k) than they could stand, and they sold out of the market as it declined. Target date funds should be chosen based on their asset allocation and not necessarily their target date.
I agree 100%, Bryce. Great advice.
The goal of this article is to help people get past the fear of investing in the stock market and take action, which is often the most difficult step to take. Once they take action and get past the initial fears, it is easier for the individual to start learning more about investing so they can make more decisions appropriate for their needs and risk tolerance.
Most people will end up making some mistakes along the way (I've made my fair share!). But investing in funds that are slightly too conservative or aggressive is much better than investing an entire portfolio in a savings account where the investor is all but guaranteed to lose purchasing power in the long run.
The key is to take that first step, then commit to learning more about investing so you can make more informed decisions as you go.


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Q: Recovering a damaged microSDHC I just bought from eBay a Kingston 32GB microSDHC that was advertised as defective. The seller said that there could be formatting problems or with transfer of large files.
Unfortunately, when I got it, it was a total mess.

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*My Nikon camera doesn't read it at all (OK, maybe it doesn't support 32GB)

*My Linux laptop doesn't mount it: can't read superblock

*The same laptop refuses to mkfs.msdos because it failed whilst writing reserved sector

*The same laptop, under Windows, doesn't read nor format the card

*HTC HD2 mounts the MMC, allows me to write via USB, but is unable to open the just written files

OK, folks, now you would say I would have to go through Paypal complaint... that's not that easy. I consciously bought a half-price card that was known to show some defects, and Paypal complaints take time.
Obviously, I can't accept somebody sold me a completely use-less computer decoration. So I'll keep it as last option.
My question is
Do you know a way, under either Linux or Windows, to thoroughly scan, test and possibly repair memory cards, even if I have to lose some percentage of space because of bad sectors?
If I can keep at least half of the card intact it would certainly be fine. I used to do broken sector marking with hard disks in the past.
I almost forgot:
MONSTR:/home/djechelon # fsck /dev/mmcblk0p1
fsck from util-linux-ng 2.17.2
dosfsck 3.0.9, 31 Jan 2010, FAT32, LFN
Read 512 bytes at 0:Input/output error

A: Try with the official SD card Formatter. If that doesn't help and you have no problems with your card readers, then I'd say there's no fix for the card.

A: Don't wait too long for the last resort since you only have 45 days to issue a complaint from the time of purchase.

What I would try in your situation, is to use a program that can access a disk at a low level (HxD is a good, free one), and use that to open the disk (run with administrator privileges of course). Then select the whole disk and write 0's to it. There are two points that would need to be taken into account for this.

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*It could take some time. See if the program you choose already has a built-in wipe or block-write function instead of doing it manually, because it could be faster. Also, see if the program, has the ability to not update the display (you certainly don't want to waste cycles watching the sectors flash by—believe me, the novelty wears off very quickly, then you're left waiting).

*If there are indeed physical errors, then you don't want to have to click Ignore over and over and over again, so make sure to click the checkbox for repeat this action for future occurrences or similar option. (The program may also have an option to set the default action to avoid prompting you at all.)
Once you have completely wiped every byte of every sector of the disk, you'll have a fresh, clean slate and be able to format it, or at the very least know exactly what state it is in (read how bad the damage is).
You could also opt to use a disk-wiping tool, but it may or may not wipe every sector; it might just wipe based on existing disk structures, especially consumer ones.

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Coole Park Galway: Lady Gregory and the Celtic Literary Revival
Coole Park, home of Augusta, Lady Gregory, folklorist, dramatist, co-founder of the Abbey Theatre and catalyst for the Irish Literary Revival. As an Irish speaker and accomplished translator, playwright, and keeper of journals, Lady Gregory's linguistic and literary ability was key to resurgence of the west of Ireland culture, with her home providing space and support for the nation's literary and artistic giants (including Douglas Hyde, George Bernard Shaw, Sean O'Casey, Jack B. Yeats, and John Millington Synge) to create and respond to the tumultuous social and political events of the times.
The central role of Lady Gregory in the theatrical, poetic and cultural life of the period is made visible in the Autograph Tree at Coole Park where these writers and artists carved their initials, marking Coole Park as the pivotal hub of the Irish Literary Revival and rooting it in native culture. Coole's existing nature reserve, with lake, woods, and trees made famous by the poetry of Yeats, showcases a living literary landscape, and includes a museum with audio-visual exhibits for adults and children.
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Kiltartan Museum: Lady Gregory, Yeats and Raftery. Scotland's Year of Stories 2022

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UFOs have been seen throughout the centuries. But in our enlightened technological age, are we any closer to solving the mystery? This book revisits the most famous events that have defined UFO culture, such as Roswell and alien autopsies; astronaut Gordon Cooper's sightings; Major Donald Keyhoe's allegations of official silence; and the claims of famous contactees Billy Meier and George Adamski.
Also discover evidence about alien abductions and other UFO phenomena that is widely ignored by the UFO community. The author's research and conclusions will surprise you and challenge your thinking — not just about UFOs, but about the nature of life itself.
This landmark volume that brings together the most important evidences, and comes to conclusions far more sinister — yet profound — than most could imagine.
I don't want to write too much about Gary Bates conclusions about UFOs here because of the profound amount of evidence he amasses and the well-thought out progression he takes through the book to reach them. For me to just list the conclusion might prevent some from reading the book because of bias' they may already have. However, I will say this – my eyes were opened – WIDE OPENED – to the reality of the UFO phenomenom and how far off from the truth most people are when reading about it and explaining it.
Bates does an excellent job of presenting a logical and reasonable explanation for the numerous reports and evidences that have been collected in the past century (and referencing supposed ancient sightings as well). I can't help but wonder if any honest, sincere, and open-minded investigator would not reach the same conclusions he did. Certainly when I finished the book I agreed with his conclusions.
For the non-Christian I would invite you to read this book and not be put off by what I stated in the paragraph above. For certainly, in my opinion, Bates is not writing this book as an apologetic of the Christian faith and doesn't even mention the Christian connection until the last chapters. Instead, it very much read as an honest attempt to have an objective look at the UFO phenomena, it's origins, it's ideals, it's evidences, and it's stories. Bates draws from an incredible amount of resources (from a multitude of differing viewpoints) that demonstrate the diligence in his research and investigation into the subject. The way he presents this information is in the method of an open-minded researcher. It is clear that Bates was honestly trying to get to the bottom of this mystery from a scholarly perspective. By the end of the book I think you'll appreciate the high plausibility that his conclusions are true – and at the very least give you something to really think about.
Bates presents numerous stories, evidences, and research that no doubt many people have seen presented in documentaries, or read before (a testimony to how widespread talk of UFO's has become…almost an accepted expectation in our society). Overall this book was a very interesting read and one I will be recommending to many people!
I attended a seminar put on by JAM Ministries yesterday. The seminar was entitled "The Battle for Children" and basically Rob Lukings shared how in our nation today (and all over the world) there is a battle being raged for the hearts minds, and lives of kids. His premise is that the church is doing a terrible job at influencing the younger generations for Christ.
The basic answer to the question is that research has shown that people develop their positions on values, morality and a worldview at a very young age. What kids are exposed to and have modeled early in life will definitely influence to a great deal what their adulthood will be like.
Here, Rob talked about how there is a intense spiritual warfare being fought over and for our kids. He covers how they are being attacked physically, emotionally, and spiritually. It was an eye opener to understand that yes, this is taking place.
Rob shared an assessment of what the church is doing to respond to this attack by the enemy and how well she is doing. In this frank but true assessment he sought to motivate us to take a close look at the priorities in our congregations.
Rob painted a picture of the spiritual condition of children, both inside and outside the church. The result is alarming!
Section E: "What God Has to Say.
Rob spent some time here sharing about what God's Word has to say about our responsibility in ministry to children.
All in all, the seeminar reinforced the kinds of things I've been hearing a lot of lately. Case in point – check out the theme of the May/June issue of "Outreach Magazine" The main story of this issue is headlined by the title, "Church in Crisis". As a part of this report there's an interview of Josh McDowell entitled, "We're losing a generation".
For myself, as a pastor of a church, and as a parent of young children – I see the incredible importance for valuing and prioritizing ministry to children. I'm sure for the unchurched or non-Christian the assumption sometimes made is that we're out to brainwash kids. However, the truth is, our kids are already being brainwashed in our world today. The mass influence of media and abdication by parental involvment (instead relying on schools to "raise" our kids) has resulted in upcoming generations with a degraded moral and value system and a worldview that places more emphasis on the individual then on the common good.
As a church I think we can and must do a better job of ministering to kids and their parents. I hope that this year as we evaluate our ministries and direction of HPC that our children's ministry is something high on our priority list. That's not to say that other ministries aren't important and will be neglected – but children need help! I'm also excited about the possibility of expanding our involvement in helping parents be equipped for raising their children. Ultimately its the parents who can make the biggest difference in their children's future. (Anybody see the show, "Honey we're killing the kids" on TLC?).
Well I spent yet another full day doing finances for the church. Our church has been without a treasurer for about 3 months and I've "temporarily" taken over the duties until someone else fills in the position. Problem is…being the perfectionist that I am I've been not only doing the day to day stuff with the books but also "fixing" things that could be done better. All of this of course takes time…time that should be done in other things (shrugs shoulders). Ordinarily I really wouldn't mind doing this stuff (in fact I love working with numbers) but nagging at the back of my mind while I'm doing it is all the other important stuff that I should be doing as a Pastor that isn't getting done. Especially when it comes to planning.
Another thing that has been taking me a lot of time is the charity return I have to file. Arrghh…my sympathy goes out to all treasurers for charities in Canada (and especially to our past church treasurer) who have trudged through the mire and clay to file this really "easy-to-understand" form lol. Think income tax return on steroids and you'll have a glimpse into the wonderful world of charity returns. Oh well, a learning experience I suppose but since the church's status as a registered charity can hinge on correct filing of this return it can be a bit stressful. And of course there are yet more things I'm correcting in the way the church does accounting as a result of the things I'm discovering through doing the charity return. I'm planning on getting it verified before I send it away.


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Pres. Lee Nominates Youngest PM in 40 Years
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Pres. Lee Nominates Youngest PM in 40 Years. August. 09, 2010 13:32. yongari@donga.com.
President Lee Myung-bak named Sunday the country's youngest nominee for prime minister in nearly 40 years.
Kim Tae-ho, former governor of South Gyeongsang Province, was designated to succeed the outgoing Chung Un-chan in a Cabinet reshuffle, which also replaced seven ministers and two minister-level officials.
The shake-up concluded a two-month personnel reform of the ruling Grand National Party, administration and presidential office that the ruling camp had pushed for since its crushing defeat in the June 2 local elections.
Born in 1962, Kim Tae-ho, 48, could become the youngest prime minister since Kim Jong-pil, 45, who was appointed as prime minister in 1971 while vice chairman of the Democratic Republican Party.
Lee Jae-oh, the de facto No. 2 man of the administration and head of the pro-Lee Myung-bak faction within the ruling party, was named special affairs minister just 11 days after he won a parliamentary seat in the July 28 by-elections.
President Lee also promoted Vice Education, Science and Technology Minister Lee Ju-ho to minister and did the same for Vice Culture, Sport and Tourism Minister Shin Jae-min.
Ruling party Rep. Yoo Jeong-bok, de facto chief secretary to former party chief Park Geun-hye, was named food and agriculture minister. Fellow ruling party lawmaker Chin Soo-hee, a key member of the pro-Lee faction, was nominated as health and welfare minister.
Bahk Jae-wan, former senior presidential secretary for national policy planning, was picked as employment and labor minister, while Vice Knowledge Economy Minister Lee Jae-hoon was promoted to minister.
The president also appointed Rim Che-min, former first vice knowledge economy minister, as minister of the Prime Minister's Office and former Vice Labor Minister Chung Jong-soo as chairman of the National Labor Relations Commission.
Lee Hyun-dong, vice chief of the National Tax Service, was promoted to commissioner, a vice minister-level post. Chung Sun-tae, chairman of a committee on investigating Koreans who were forced to work for Japan and assisting the victims, was named government legislation minister.


'SGT PEPPER' JACKETS UP FOR GRABS!
Cliff Richard[/a] are among celebrities who have donated items to a tsunami charity auction.
The auction is being run by fashion retail website clothesagency.com to raise money to aid the relief effort in the wake of the December 26 disaster.
Close to 100 lots have been donated, including a black leather Baltazar studded belt with the words 'Boy Toy' from [/a] and an original 'Sgt Pepper' satin jacket from [url=]Beatles producer Sir George.
Other donations include a signed pair of Calvin Klein jeans from [/a] and a Versace green cashmere blazer from [a].
Goldie Hawn, Graham Norton, Dawn French and Anne Robinson are among the other celebrity donors.
The auction, which began on February 11, runs until March 13.


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Stephens, William, 1671–1753, English colonial official in Georgia, b. Bowcombe, Isle of Wight. He was educated at Cambridge and served in Parliament (1702–27). In 1736 he went to South Carolina to direct a land survey; he met James Oglethorpe and visited Georgia. In 1737 the Georgia trustees appointed him secretary of the colony, where he became an influential planter. He was appointed president of Savannah co. in 1741, and on Oglethorpe's return to England he became president (1743–51) of Georgia. His journal was published in two volumes in 1958–59.


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Are you going to Scarborough, Maine? This coastal resort area boasts a touch of nature for everyone, whether it's the vast salt marshes, sprawling clean beaches, hiking trails, or nearby scenic mountains. But if you're going to enjoy food, entertainment, sports, and other activities, you'll probably want a nice place to rest your head. Having problems finding the right lodging for you and your family during your trip to this northeast location? This article will set you on the way to a "fair" time in Scarborough.
If you're flying into Portland International Jetport, the last thing you'll want is a long drive to a hotel. Luckily, there are several that are within a few miles of the airport: Comfort Inn Airport ($89), Econo Lodge Maine Mall ($87), and Days Inn Airport/Maine Mall ($99). All of these hotels provide first-class amenities, and you won't need an expensive rental car with their convenient airport shuttles. Looking to upgrade your stay with more luxury? Check out nearby Homewood Suites by Hilton ($192) or Residence Inn by Marriott ($259).
What's the average price for boutique hotels in Scarborough?
If you want a unique hotel experience, boutique hotels in Scarborough are certain to please everyone. They vary in price but are generally more expensive than other lodging options. Spots such as the Black Point Inn ($320) offer beautiful ocean views and rustic settings. The Danforth ($199) houses its own bar as well as a collection of art. In 2011, Travel and Leisure Magazine voted the Inn by the Sea a highly recommended world-class hotspot, and at $549 for a stay, it offers accommodations that are second to none. Enjoy a private cottage, full spa, and local cuisine while enjoying local culture in neighboring downtown Portland.
What Budget Hotels are available in Scarborough?
There should always be options for the traveler on a budget. Luckily there are plenty of cheap hotels in Scarborough, including America's Best Value Inn ($59), Grand Beach Inn ($62), and Seabreeze Hotel ($82). These affordable locations include such amenities as air conditioning, kitchenettes, and pools.


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Ali-Mohammed al-Nimr
A 21-year-old prisoner in Saudi Arabia, who faces death by execution for participating in anti-government demonstrations has spoken out about his death sentence. Ali Mohammed al-Nimr was arrested on 14 February 2012 when he was just 17, during a crackdown on anti-government protests in the Shiite province of Qatif. Following a "bogus confession" and a flawed judicial process he was sentenced to death.
The then high school student's alleged "crimes" were that he attended the protest, taught first aid to demonstrators, incited others to join the protest and he was alleged to be in possession of a gun. Ali and his family have strongly denied the charges against him, but, after a final appeal to have the sentence commuted was dismissed, it is feared that he could be executed in a matter of days.
Without an immediate and urgent intervention the 21-year-old will be publicly beheaded, crucified and his body will be 'displayed' in the open air for three days.
Demonstrating untold courage and stoicism in the face of such evident injustice, speaking from his prison cell, Ali has reportedly told his family he "has not lost hope." According to Mail Online a source close to his family revealed, that as he faces certain death, he told them: "I will get out. And if I die, I've lived a happy life."
The source explained: "'He was so optimistic. He wasn't scared. Even after he was given the death penalty, he never showed any fear. The last time I spoke to him, he told me he was going to get out and continue his studies. He doesn't think about the death penalty or prison or the miserable life he has now – he just tries to get through to the next day. Otherwise he said he'd be broken all day, just thinking about death. But if he thinks about the future, he's going to live a happy life and he knows that."
The source added that Ali's parents are 'broken' as they are forced to contemplate the impending death of their son and their life without him. "They feel sad, they feel hopeless - helpless. They lie awake at night thinking about how he's doing in prison, wondering if he is thinking about the death penalty. His father is a very strong man but I can feel that he's not acting normal any more - he is broken. And his mother loves him so much. She says forget about it, don't worry, but I can see that she is worried a lot. They are going to kill their child - nobody can handle that."
His younger siblings, having no understanding of the tragic fate he faces, hug a portrait of him; they miss their older brother and wait for him to come home.
The case against Ali appears to be an act of revenge against his activist uncle, Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr, a 53-year-old critic of the Saudi regime and a prominent religious leader in the Kingdom. Mr Al Nimr was sentenced to death by crucifixion on charges including 'insulting the King' and delivering religious sermons that 'disrupt national unity'.
Imposing the death penalty on children violates the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the death sentence passed when Ali was legally considered a child, has been met with global condemnation. France and the United Nations have ordered Saudi Arabia not to carry out the brutal execution. In the UK, newly appointed Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has urged Prime Minister David Cameron to intervene. Britain's Ministry of Justice has been urged to withdraw its bid to provide 'services' to the Saudi prison system unless the sentence is dismissed.
Human rights organisations have claimed that the sentence is also unlawful since the final appeal against his execution took place in secret and without his knowledge and evidence presented was not made available to his lawyers.
United Nations experts on arbitrary executions, torture and child rights have called on Saudi Arabia to halt the execution citing that 'confessions obtained under torture cannot be used as evidence'.
Highlighting Saudi Arabia's rising numbers of execution in a joint statement, the experts said: "Such a surge in executions in the country makes Saudi Arabia a sad exception in a world where States are increasingly moving away from the death penalty. Al-Nimr did not receive a fair trial and his lawyer was not allowed to properly assist him and was prevented from accessing the case file. We call upon the Saudi authorities to ensure a fair retrial of Ali Mohammed al-Nimr, and to immediately halt the scheduled execution."
Maya Foa, head of the death penalty team at Reprieve, told MailOnline: "The Saudi government's plans to "crucify" Ali al-Nimr are nothing short of an outrage. He was imprisoned, tortured into a bogus "confession", denied access to a lawyer and sentenced to death by crucifixion."
A Change.org petition calling for a halt to the crucifixion has gained 12,000 signatures, Another petition by human rights group Reprieve has nearly 14,000 and a petition urging the UK's government to put pressure on the Saudis has garnered around 3,500 signatures. A Facebook page has been created to rally support in protest at the death sentence on Ali Mohammed al-Nimr.
According to Amnesty International Saudi Arabia has one of the highest execution rates in the world, with only China and Iran carrying out more judicial killings. 134 people have been executed so far this year, 44 more than the total for the whole of 2014.
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Francais - May 28
English - July 01
Dutch - September 01
Italien - October 01
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Theresa May has staunchly defended selling arms to Saudi Arabia despite the country facing accusations of war crimes, insisting close ties "keep people on the streets of Britain safe". Jeremy Corbyn called on the Prime Minister to halt those sales because of the "humanitarian devastation" caused by a Saudi-led coalition…
MONTREAL – Amnesty International's Quebec branch said on Wednesday the eldest sister of jailed Saudi blogger Raif Badawi has been released after 24 hours in detention.
The Center for Inquiry has learned that Saudi human rights activist Samar Badawi has been arrested for allegedly operating the Twitter account of her husband, jailed human rights attorney Waleed Abu al-Khair. Ms. Badawi is also the sister of jailed dissident Raif Badawi, and Mr. al-Khair was Mr. Badawi's lawyer…
Strong words tonight from the Vice President of the European Parliament, Ulrike Lunacek, as news reached of the arrest in Saudi Arabia of Samar Badawi, sister of Sakharov Prize Laureate Raif Badawi.


Winter is often prime time for battling illness. Come to this free seminar and learn some measures you can take to help keep you and your family healthy this winter.
The seminar will be held in the Conference Center of the OB/GYN building. The entrance is located to the left of the main entrance.


John Festvog killed when he drove his truck into this tree, alcohol involved, Nov. 28, Oregon State Police.
On Wednesday, November 28, 2018, at approximately 7:30 PM Oregon State Police and emergency personnel responded to the report of a single-vehicle crash on Holland Loop Rd. near milepost 3.
Preliminary investigation revealed that a Toyota Tacoma PU, operated by John Festvog, 37, of Colfax, Iowa, was traveling on Holland Loop Rd. when he left the roadway and struck a tree.
Festvog sustained fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Speed, alcohol, and lack of safety belt use are being investigated as factors in this crash.
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v. t. 1. To force into service, particularly into naval service; to impress.
To peaceful peasant to the wars is pressed.
n. 1. A commission to force men into public service, particularly into the navy.
I have misused the king's press.
a detachment of seamen under the command of an officer empowered to force men into the naval service. See Impress gang, under Impress.
money paid to a man enlisted into public service. See Prest money, under Prest, a.
v. t. 1. To urge, or act upon, with force, as weight; to act upon by pushing or thrusting, in distinction from pulling; to crowd or compel by a gradual and continued exertion; to bear upon; to squeeze; to compress; as, we press the ground with the feet when we walk; we press the couch on which we repose; we press substances with the hands, fingers, or arms; we are pressed in a crowd.
Good measure, pressed down, and shaken together.
2. To squeeze, in order to extract the juice or contents of; to squeeze out, or express, from something.
And I took the grapes, and pressed them into Pharaoh's cup, and I gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand.
4. To embrace closely; to hug.
And pressed Palemon closer in her arms.
5. To oppress; to bear hard upon.
Press not a falling man too far.
7. To exercise very powerful or irresistible influence upon or over; to constrain; to force; to compel.
Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ.
8. To try to force (something upon some one); to urge or inculcate with earnestness or importunity; to enforce; as, to press divine truth on an audience.
He pressed a letter upon me within this hour.
Be sure to press upon him every motive.
9. To drive with violence; to hurry; to urge on; to ply hard; as, to press a horse in a race.
The posts . . . went cut, being hastened and pressed on, by the king's commandment.
v. i. 1. To exert pressure; to bear heavily; to push, crowd, or urge with steady force.
2. To move on with urging and crowding; to make one's way with violence or effort; to bear onward forcibly; to crowd; to throng; to encroach.
They pressed upon him for to touch him.
n. 1. An apparatus or machine by which any substance or body is pressed, squeezed, stamped, or shaped, or by which an impression of a body is taken; sometimes, the place or building containing a press or presses.
4. An upright case or closet for the safe keeping of articles; as, a clothes press.
a printing press in which the impression is produced by a revolving cylinder under which the form passes; also, one in which the form of type or plates is curved around a cylinder, instead of resting on a flat bed.
the free right of publishing books, pamphlets, or papers, without previous restraint or censorship, subject only to punishment for libelous, seditious, or morally pernicious matters.
a bed that may be folded, and inclosed, in a press or closet.
(Naut.) as much sail as the state of the wind will permit.
2. press - the state of urgently demanding notice or attention; "the press of business matters"
10. press - the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure; "he gave the button a press"; "he used pressure to stop the bleeding"; "at the pressing of a button"
Verb 1. press - exert pressure or force to or upon; "He pressed down on the boards"; "press your thumb on this spot"
2. press - force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"
3. press - to be oppressive or burdensome; "weigh heavily on the mind", "Something pressed on his mind"
4. press - place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure; "pressed flowers"
5. press - squeeze or press together; "she compressed her lips"; "the spasm contracted the muscle"
6. press - crowd closely; "The crowds pressed along the street"
7. press - create by pressing; "Press little holes into the soft clay"
8. press - be urgent; "This is a pressing problem"
9. press - exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
10. press - press from a plastic; "press a record"
11. press - make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby; "`Now push hard,' said the doctor to the woman"
12. press - lift weights; "This guy can press 300 pounds"
13. press - ask for or request earnestly; "The prophet bid all people to become good persons"


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Danes Hill School is widely recognised as one of the leading co-educational day preparatory schools in the country. Situated in 55 acres of landscaped ground in the village of Oxshott, Surrey, Danes Hill provides boys and girls aged 3 to 13 with a broad and balanced curriculum.
Choosing a new and, perhaps, first school for your child can be a daunting but extremely rewarding task. The choice of the most appropriate school can seem an impossibly difficult decision to make but, in our experience, parents should trust their own judgement - you know your own children best and we are here to guide you through every step of the way.
Danes Hill encourages boys and girls to become confident, articulate individuals by providing them with values, skills and a desire for learning ready to take on the challenges of the next stage of their education and life beyond. Their school life will be full of wonderful experiences and achievements.
The first three years of school - Mini Transition, Transition and Reception - are together called the Early Years. Bevendean is Danes Hill Pre-Prep school and here, we aim to help all children to take their first learning steps in comfort, safety and confidence.
The Main School is divided into the Lower School (Years 2 and 3), Middle School (Years 4 and 5), and Upper School (Years 6 to 8), each with its own Head, its own assemblies and traditions, and very much its own ethos. Children are encouraged to feel allegiance to their own particular section of the school, and this sectional subdivision ensures that the school never feels overwhelmingly big.
You'll find all of our latest news here from school trips, achievements to drama production write ups.
Need more information about Danes Hill School? We're here to help so please do not hesitate to contact us either at Bevendean or at the Main School.
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At Danes Hill we pride ourselves on offering exemplary pastoral care. The foundation to success – whether in the classroom, in the drama studio, or on the sports field – is the wellbeing of our students. We nurture and support them throughout their Danes Hill journey, promoting values such as independence and respect. We offer opportunities to build confidence such as reading match reports out to the school and assisting in Danes Hill events including Grandparents' Day.
The pastoral care and emotional welfare of our students are of paramount importance to the school. A comprehensive staffing structure exists to support students' emotional development throughout the school; Heads of Section, Heads of Year, Form Teachers, and Tutors all oversee the welfare and social and emotional development of their charges on a daily basis. It is the ultimate responsibility of Head of Pastoral Care and Designated Safeguard Leader, Miss Jackie Taylor, to co-ordinate all aspects of the school's pastoral care programme.
The aims of our pastoral care structure are as follows:
To enhance the achievement of all the pupils in the school, whilst protecting their right to learn in a stress-free environment.
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The Surge 2 'Kraken' expansion visits a strange dystopian suburbia
By Shaun Prescott 08 January 2020
And there's a Kraken in it, too.
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The Surge 2 is getting an expansion next week in the form of Kraken, which transports the player to a giant decommissioned aircraft carrier which has been converted into a garish kind of suburbia. In other words, you'll be carving limbs off robots in a setting that's fairly unusual for the series, which is always fun. There's an official trailer below.
According to the description you'll be facing off with "robot pirates, deranged security systems, and an imposing new boss". Apparently the expansion "adds hours of narrative-driven content" including new weapons, implants and armor. The decommissioned aircraft carrier is the VBS Krakow, and it's found at the outskirts of Jericho City - the setting of the main game.
Check out the trailer below. Kraken releases January 16.
Shaun Prescott
Shaun is PC Gamer's Australian editor and news writer. He mostly plays platformers and RPGs, and keeps a close eye on anything of particular interest to antipodean audiences. He (rather obsessively) tracks the movements of the Doom modding community, too.


What are some common traits of sensitive skin?
People with sensitive skin are easily affected by environmental factors. During the summer months, the skin can become direct and irritated as we move from humid outdoor conditions into drier, air-conditioned spaces. Heat usually amplifies sensitive skin concerns causing skin that is susceptible to inflammation to become raw, red, flakey, itchy and otherwise creating a great deal of discomfort. We recommend using a gentle, sulfate-free daily cleanser whilst avoiding astringent topical applications such as toners, serums, and atomizers which may contain alcohol, parabens, or artificial fragrances. Previse ZeroFragrance series is crafted specifically for clients with sensitive skin; to provide dermatology grade skin care for everyday use.
Absolutely yes. Genetic dermatological disorders are a small fraction of the broader range of complaints. The most common of these heredity complaints is psoriasis.
Generally speaking, most of us will suffer from temporary to life-time sensitivity concern. For instance, individuals with sensitive skin might include Fitzpatrick level 1&2, or fair skinned people with light eyes, whose bodies produce very little melanin. They are prone to UV complaints such as sunburn or worsening rosacea. Fitzpatrick level 5 and 6, those with deep mahogany skin tone, are prone to hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation. Hypopigmentation is the loss of skin colour. It is caused by melanocyte or melanin depletion, or a decrease in the amino acid tyrosine, which is used by melanocytes to make melanin. Hyperpigmentation is a common, usually harmless condition in which patches of skin become darker in colour than the normal surrounding skin. This darkening occurs when an excess of melanin, the brown pigment that produces normal skin colour, forms deposits in the skin.
Whether a Fitzpatrick level 6 or down to Fitzpatrick level 1, a wide swath of people will suffer from some dermatological sensitivity concern at some point in their life. It is important to avoid bleaching products, aggressive exfoliation, and harsh products at all times, and consult your dermatologist when a skin condition is persistent and troublesome.
Should products containing fragrance be avoided?
Yes, absolutely! We developed a wide range of topical face and body care products specifically for patients and clients with sensitive skin. This includes people of all Fitzpatrick skin types who may have occasional or lifetime problems, as well as women who are considering starting or expanding the size of their family. During pregnancy, a woman's body goes through significant hormonal changes. Our ZeroFragrance products, including MommyBalm, help attend to her needs whilst remaining safe for the fetus and newborn baby.
What are your thoughts on exfoliating?
Abrasive scrubbing will cause micro-tears in the skin. Too much exfoliation may aggravate underlying conditions. We recommend using a gentle exfoliator like a natural fibre cloth. Products featuring naturally derived jojoba beads, lactic acid or mandelic acid are exceptional for keeping the skin healthy. Clinically, for sensitive skin, we recommend exfoliating three to four minutes several times a month. Other skin types may increase the frequency. For all our patients and clients we stress the need to be gentle. The weight of one's hands on the face is all that is needed. Pressing and otherwise scrubbing the epidermis is not a healthy practice. We crafted our Marine Granules specifically for patients with sensitive skin. Featuring botanical extracts like jojoba beads and marine algae, blended with fossilized algae, Marine Granules is the perfect addition to add texture to any cleanser. The dual benefit is your skin's buff companion!
Is less more when it comes to skincare?
Yes. Thank you for asking this question! A simple routine with just a few products is easier to maintain and less costly! Products with minimal ingredients minimizes the risk of affecting your skin in a negative way. Our skin is one of our largest organs and incredibly resilient. However we stress our skin in so many ways; from over cleansing and removing healthy lipids, or oils, from the surface to blending far too many products – sometimes with unfriendly petrochemical based fragrances. Worse are the bleaching aids and retinals we see teens and young adults using. All this activity can make a topical stew which leads to unexpected reactions in the skin.
Is rosacea a form of sensitive skin?
Yes. Rosacea is a hypersensitivity, especially to sun exposure. Some individuals witness flareups to heat, spicy food and alcohol.
Do you have any tips for rosacea sufferers?
The most important tip: avoid the sun. We recommend a physical sunscreen that features titanium dioxide or zinc oxide. These physical barriers to UVA and UVB are less irritating than chemical sunscreens. Look for products for sensitive skin with anti-inflammatory ingredients like aloe vera, chamomile and oat extract. Avoid topical steroids. Topical creams including azelaic acid or ivermectin are often used to help retard flareup. In more severe cases we treat patients with Tetracycline and IPL (intense pulsed laser) with good results.
Can you provide an example of an ideal skincare routine?
Most of us only need a gentle cleanser plus moisturizer. We love the new pressed serums that blend the benefit of serum and moisturizer into one product. Our HydroMilk Pressed Serum is a star product with a huge following all over the world for this reason. Mature skin may need more moisture and sometimes a bit of repair. Our new Tremella Repair Cream features the Tremella mushroom plus two hyaluronic molecules. The Snow Mushroom offers as much hydration properties as HA, which give our cream triple benefit.
No routine is complete without sunscreen. For our patients who wear makeup with SPF 30 or greater, we advise allowing the makeup to perform the UV protection. Adding a sunscreen in addition to the makeup is not necessary and may actually irritate the skin due to various ingredients interacting. For those who are not wearing makeup, we continue to advise they utilize a physical sun screen that features titanium dioxide or zinc oxide.
Once a based skincare routine is established we work with our patients to customize an enhanced routine, which may include supplement products such as prescriptive aids, serums, products that feature anti-inflammatory and calming ingredients, pre and post pregnancy aids and more.
Should people with sensitive skin cleanse morning and night?
Ideally once daily is enough. Yet depending on the amount of physical exercise, sun and weather exposure, climate conditions and otherwise it is absolutely safe to cleanse twice daily. Critical is use gentle formulations, like sulfate-free cleansers cleaning lotions or milks with mild surfactants and rehydrate afterwards. Our Purify Marine Cleanser, which is part of our ZeroFragrance series, is an absolute hero for our sensitive skin patients and mothers-to-be!
What are your go-to skincare products for helping to reduce inflammation and flare-ups? Topical creams containing Azelaic Acid, Brimonidine or Ivermectin usually work very well with these conditions.
For more information on sensitive skin and Previse Skincare, click here.


Set up your child's iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, so they can participate in Family Sharing, keep their device secure, and more. You can also customize the device's settings, so you know what features they're using.
When you get your child a new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can set it up with Touch ID, an Apple ID, Family Sharing, Find My iPhone, Find My Friends, and restrictions. Even if you already set up the device, you can check its settings and set up features like Family Sharing. See our tips below.
Set up Touch ID, so that you can unlock the device with the touch of a finger. You can enroll up to five fingerprints, so add your child's prints and your own.
You can also set a six-digit passcode to help protect their data. If you'd like a four-digit passcode or a custom passcode, tap Passcode Options. Remind your child not to share their passcode.
An Apple ID is the account that you use to access Apple services like the App Store, iTunes, Apple Music, iCloud, iMessage, FaceTime, and more. Everyone should have their own Apple ID, so make sure that your child signs in with their Apple ID. Don't share your Apple ID with your child. If your child uses your Apple ID, you might have issues such as getting each other's iMessages. Learn how to make sure that everyone in your family uses their own Apple ID.
If your child already has an account, they should keep using it. Get help if they forgot their Apple ID.
If they don't have an account, you can create one with Family Sharing.
Then go to your child's Apple ID account page to make sure that their information is correct. Check their birthday, since it needs to be correct for features like Family Sharing.
With Family Sharing, you can share each other's App Store, iTunes, and Apple Books purchases, an Apple Music Family Subscription, iCloud storage, and more, without sharing an account. And when you turn on purchase sharing, any purchases initiated by your family are billed to your account.
If your child already has an Apple ID, you can set up Family Sharing now.
If your child needs an Apple ID, you can create one for them with Family Sharing.
You can also turn on Ask to Buy for your child. When they initiate a purchase, an alert is sent to you, the family organizer, so you can review the download and approve or decline it right from your device. This applies to both purchases and free downloads.
Find My iPhone helps you find your child's device if it's ever lost or stolen and helps protect it. Just sign in to iCloud.com or Find My iPhone with their Apple ID to see the missing device.
With Family Sharing, any family member can help find another member's device.
Learn how to set up Find My iPhone.
Find My Friends lets you locate your family members from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or iCloud.com. Just open the app, add your child as a friend, then ask them to accept the invite.
With Family Sharing, family members can share their location with each other automatically.
Learn how to set up Find My Friends.
With Screen Time on iOS 12, you can use Content & Privacy Restrictions to block or limit specific apps and features on your child's iPhone. Just go to Settings > Screen Time > Continue, then choose This is My iPhone or This is My Child's iPhone.
If it's your child's device, you can create settings right on their device or you can use Family Sharing to configure your child's device from your own iPhone or iPad. After you set up your child's device, you can also use Family Sharing to view reports and adjust settings any time, right from your own device.
Make sure to choose a passcode that's different from the passcode you use to unlock your device. If you can't remember a restrictions passcode that you set on a previous version of iOS, or you forgot your Screen Time passcode, you need to erase your device, then set it up as a new device to remove the passcode. Restoring your device from a backup won't remove your passcode.


Richard Davidson (Illustrator and Learning Producer at the NMRN) with Abby Taylor, pictured with trail guide they produced, "Eliza's Adventure".
I was approached by The National Museum of the Royal Navy in Hartlepool, to help them create a unique self-led trail of the HMS Trincomalee. The trail incorporates authentic diary entries of Eliza Bunt, who travelled on the first voyage from Sri Lanka to England with her children and pet parrot, Poll, who will act as a mascot and guide for the trail. Poll also takes the form of a promotional plush toy to be sold at the museum.
I worked with Richard Davidson, the Learning Producer at NMRN, and a talented traditional illustrator. We worked together creating the content of the trail, using quotes from Eliza's diary to paint a picture of what it was like onboard HMS Trincomalee. Richard drew the illustrations by hand using markers and pencils. I then edited these drawings and took care of the design, layout and typesetting, to create a fun and engaging trail guide.


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Game of Thrones's George R. R. Martin: 'I am 60 and Old and Fat'
By Nicholas Edmondson
Peter Dinklage stars as the cunning Tyrion in the second season of Game of Thrones, based on the novel Clash of Kings HBO
As the new trailer for Game of Thrones' second season has fans in a frenzy, readers of the novels that inspired the show are concerned that the author may never finish the series.
George R. R. Martin's epic fantasy saga, A Song of Ice and Fire, has a hugely devoted fan base addicted to the five books released of a planned seven.
The release of A Dance With Dragons in July and the success of the big budget television adaptation has seen fans given a new concern - will they ever see the series finished?
Author George R. R. Martin does not lack ambition and has promised to tie up the series within seven books, with two more, provisionally titled The Winds of Winter and A Dream of Spring, still to come.
However increasing delays between each doorstop sized book means are fans concerned that the 63-year-old author might not manage to complete his vision.
The first book of the series, A Game of Thrones, was released in August 1996, with sequel A Clash of Kings coming two years later in 1998. Fans had another two-year wait before A Storm of Swords.
Fans then had to suffer a wait of more than five years for fourth book A Feast For Crows, which was released in October 2005. Then followed the longest wait yet, as A Dance With Dragons was not released until July 2011.
An ageing author, increasing delays between each book and the prospect of a decade before the series is finished has led to fans besieging Martin with calls to finish the books, even criticising him for taking a holiday.
The level of pressure put on the author led him to make an outburst on his blog. He said: "Some of you don't want me attending conventions, teaching workshops, touring and doing promo...After all, as some of you like to point out in your emails, I am 60 years old and fat and you don't want me to 'pull a Robert Jordan [who died before finishing a series of books ]' on you and deny you your book. Ok I've got the message.
"You don't want me doing anything except A Song of Ice and Fire. Ever. Well maybe it's ok if I take a leak once in a while?"
oncerns over the author's longevity aside, keen fans can hope that the success of their favourite characters' television incarnations will see the saga come to a satisfying conclusion, whether on a page or screen.
This article was first published on January 30, 2012
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I was disappointed but not surprised by Every Heart. In fact I didn't pick any of the four major lit categories this year. But I did pick five categories over all, so that's not toooooo bad.
I was laughing at the vote breakdowns -- VD only got 32 votes on the final ballot, while the next lowest number was 168. Gotta be embarrassing. And I was startled by Jemisin -- I expected All the Birds in the Sky to win -- but Jemisin got the most nominating votes too. I was just outta the loop on that one! And YAY to Ada Palmer for the Campbell. I predicted months ago that she'd win it -- I'm feeling very prescient.
I heartily agree. OTOH, when we put a whole season of a TV series (10 or more hours) up against a movie (roughly 2 hours), that seems to put the movie at a disadvantage. Medium form?
Today I binged on Game of Thrones season 6. Previously I'd only seen a couple of episodes, from the first season, and nothing beyond that. I started with The Door and finished the season from there, so about 2/3 of the season. I gotta say I was seriously impressed by the nominated episode Battle of the Bastards. Wow, that fight sequence really got me. I was gonna place The Expanse at the top of my short-form ballot, but this one has to go above it.
I spent most of today binge-watching The Expanse series. On the whole, I liked it a lot. I was seriously irritated by some of the things they changed from the books (for instance, the casting for both Naomi and Alex was ALLLLLL WROOOOOOONG), but in general I think they did a good job. And I've always been fond of Thomas Jane, so it was nice seeing him.
It's probably gonna be #2 on my list -- I'm a big fan of the way Wilson writes. But yeah, it's the same world.
That's true. There's nothing about the story or characters that carries over from one to the other, but some of the worldbuilding is explained better in the first story.
I thought it deserved to be on the list, but it ain't going at the top of my ballot.
Ooooooo, ahhhhhhhhh. I'm a fan.
I finished The Dreamquest of Vellitt Boe last night. I think I would have liked this much better if I were familiar with Lovecraft. The writing was appealing, and I liked the MC and loved the cat, but I got bored of the travelogue. Oh, and I started This Census-Taker. LOVE the beginning, but I've only read a few pages so far. Mieville does know how to grab me!
Definitely different strokes. I gave up on Dark Forest after only a couple of hours of listening to the audio -- soooooooooo tedious, despite having a good narrator. I just couldn't take it any more!
Exactly! That absolutely frosts me. Now, how did you do that dratted spoiler tag?
I just watched the "San Junipero" episode of Black Mirror. I'm torn. On the one hand I think it was very well done -- it handled multiple issues in a sensitive way, the plot was twisty enough to keep you guessing about what was going on, and it was interesting. OTOH, it ends up relying on one of my real pet peeves in sf literature, which I just despise (sorry, I don't know how to spoiler tag in this forum, so I won't explain further!). Sigh.


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REVIEW: The New 'Melrose Place'
Posted September 8th, 2009 by Kim
Stars: Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, a bunch of pretty people you've mostly never heard of, plus old school Melrose-ers Laura Leighton as Sydney Andrews and Thomas Calabro as Michael Mancini
The Big Idea: Same Los Angeles apartment building, same sex-and-ambition-fueled shenanigans, different cast
To Watch or Not to Watch: Yes. But only in the hope that Heather Locklear will join the cast and do for Melrose Place 2.0 what she did for the original, which is, to make it a guilty pleasure classic.
Otherwise … eh.
TV Screener Tidbit #1: No, you're not imagining it … Sydney really was dead when the original series ended. So how's she alive and well and causing all kinds of new ruckus in the remake? It'll be explained.
TV Screener Tidbit #2: Daphne Zuniga, as wishy-washy photog Jo, and Josie Bissett, as Jane, the ex-Mrs. Mancini, have reportedly already signed on to make guest appearances, and while an initial round of talks fell through, Heather Locklear is also said to be in negotiations to return to her old residence.
Melrose Place premieres Tuesday, September 8, at 8PM ET on The CW
Tags: Amanda Woodward, Heather Locklear, Melrose Place, Melrose Place CW, Melrose Place remake
Channel Surfing – July 21
Posted July 21st, 2009 by Kim
– Things probably aren't going to be less tense on the Grey's Anatomy set this year, especially after Katherine Heigl's appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman last night, in which she all but laughs at her character's storyline. No, actually, she does laugh at it.
– One opinion on the Paula Abdul/American Idol contract mess: Simon Cowell, who says he's told producers he definitely wants his loopy co-star back.
– Sarah Jessica Parker is headed back to TV – as the producer of Bravo's upcoming series that aims to be a Project Runway or Top Chef for the art world. The winner of the new series gets a gallery showing.
– How rampant is Twilight fever? So rampant that ReelzChannel is launching a weekly series devoted to all things vampire-y and Robert Pattinson-y.
– Can Shaquille O'Neal outswim Michael Phelps? We'll see, when Shaq Vs., a new series in which the NBA star competes against other superstar athletes in their sports, premieres on ABC on Aug. 18.
– Brooke Burns has joined the cast of the Melrose Place remake, where she'll play the wife of Michael Mancini. If we can ignore the poor acting skills of Ashlee Simpson, this thing just might not suck after all.
– Emmy-nominated Top Chef hostess Padma Lakshmi is going to star in her own NBC sitcom, in which she'll play "a single woman working in the food world."
– Because of the Mischa Barton situation, The CW is casting a new character, as a "Plan B" for Barton's character, in its model drama The Beautiful Life.
– Twitter has verified Tyra Banks' account, which really makes that scary photo of her a head scratcher … she's got the crazy eyes!
– The most surprising thing about Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan's arrest on suspicion of DUI: that it took the media a week to find out about it. Even TMZ didn't pick up on the story until eight days after the arrest.
– How does Gossip Girl plan to avoid the boredom that often follows when a favorite TV couple finally hooks up? Apparently, angry sex with Chuck and Blair.
– Fans still bummed about the cancellation of The Unit can at least look forward to the complete series DVD box set Fox Home Entertainment will release on Sept. 29.
– More complete series DVD news: Shout! Factory releases 16 discs full of It's Garry Shandling's Show on Oct. 20.
And tonight in primetime:
– The sixth season of Hell's Kitchen premieres on Fox (8PM ET)
– On 10 Things I Hate About You (ABC Family, 8PM), Bianca asks Cameron to help her find a party the popular kids are hosting
– David Cassidy makes a TV comeback as the papa of a potential pop star on the premiere of ABC Family's Ruby and the Rockits (8:30PM)
– The Power of Veto ceremony unfolds on Big Brother 11 (CBS, 9PM)
– The HawthoRNe crew is extra busy when another local ER shuts down (TNT, 9PM)
– It's the ninth round of auditions on America's Got Talent (NBC, 9PM)
– On Better Off Ted (ABC, 9PM), Ted hopes to finally impress his dad with Phil and Lem's baldness cure. Potential baldness cure …
– Pete and Myka look for a mind-altering object in upstate New York on Warehouse 13 (SyFy, 9PM)
– It's night two of the fantastic five-night Torchwood: Children of Earth miniseries on BBC America (9PM)
– A former rocker gets his own rehearsal space on Man Caves (DIY Network, 9PM)
– A dangerous storm mobilizes the Coast Guard on Deadliest Catch (Discovery, 9PM)
– PC – gasp – gets a job on NYC Prep (Bravo, 9PM)
– Grace runs into trouble when she pursues a rape suspect by herself, on foot, on Saving Grace (TNT, 10PM)
– Maria ships her kid off to boarding school, leaving her more time to hang with her equally self-involved pals on Miami Social (Bravo, 10PM)
– Tiny plans a birthday party while getting ready for T.I.'s jail term on Tiny & Toya (BET, 10PM)
– Discovery Channel premieres its new reality competition series The Colony (10PM), in which contestants try to prove they could survive a global disaster
– William deals with twin sister addicts on The Cleaner (A&E, 10PM)
– And Tommy's fam stages an intervention about his drinking, which leads to one of his all-time most selfish actions on Rescue Me (FX, 10PM)
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Tags: Gossip Girl Chuck and Blair, Grey's Anatomy, Jeffrey Donovan DUI arrest, Katherine Heigl, Melrose Place remake, Mischa Barton, Padma Lakshmi sitcom, Paula Abdul contract, Sarah Jessica Parker Bravo, Shaq Vs., Shaquille O'Neal


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Stacey, C.P.. "Canadian Expeditionary Force". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 29 March 2020, Historica Canada. www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadian-expeditionary-force. Accessed 01 February 2023.
Stacey, C. (2020). Canadian Expeditionary Force. In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadian-expeditionary-force
Stacey, C.P.. "Canadian Expeditionary Force." The Canadian Encyclopedia. Historica Canada. Article published February 06, 2006; Last Edited March 29, 2020.
The Canadian Encyclopedia, s.v. "Canadian Expeditionary Force," by C.P. Stacey, Accessed February 01, 2023, https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadian-expeditionary-force
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Article by C.P. Stacey
Updated by Norman Hillmer And Richard Foot
The Canadian Expeditionary Force was the army raised by Canada for service overseas in the First World War. About 630,000 Canadians enlisted between 1914 and 1918—most of them volunteers—as soldiers, nurses, doctors, and forestry and railway crews. More than 234,000 were killed or wounded in the war.
A 1919 painting by Irish portrait artist Sir William Orpen of General Arthur Currie, commander of the Canadian Corps during the First World War.
Volunteer Army
Canada was automatically at war with Germany and its allies in August 1914 as part of the British Empire. Yet the country had almost no military forces to commit to the First World War, other than a tiny navy, a small professional army of about 3,000 soldiers, and a variety of part-time militia units.
Most English-speaking Canadians had strong ties to Britain, and the desire to support the Empire was deep, especially outside Québec. Therefore, the federal government under Prime Minister Robert Borden offered, and Britain accepted, a Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) of 25,000 men. About 35,000 men soon volunteered — many of them militia members and veterans of the South African War. In October, after a brief period of training at Valcartier army camp in Québec, the First Contingent of the CEF — 30,617 strong — made the voyage for England.
"No more typical army of free men ever marched to meet an enemy," Sam Hughes, Canada's minister of militia and defence, told the departing First Contingent. "Some of you will not return — and pray God they be few. [...] For such, not only will their memory be cherished by loved ones near and dear, and by a grateful country [...] but the soldier going down in the cause of freedom never dies. Immortality is his."
Canadian Corps
After a period of training in England, the First Contingent, formally known as the 1st Canadian Division, went to France early in 1915. The inexperienced citizen-soldiers saw their first large-scale combat at the Second Battle of Ypres in April 1915, where they faced the first poison gas attacks launched by Germany.
The CEF was initially plagued by poor administration, largely thanks to political interference from Sam Hughes— who appointed cronies to senior officer positions, and insisted that troops fight with the unreliable, Canadian-made Ross rifle instead of the British Lee-Enfield. After Hughes was pushed out of Cabinet by Borden in 1916, however, the CEF was gradually professionalized by its British and Canadian military leadership.
At home, volunteer recruitment for the war remained strong and the CEF grew steadily until 1916, by which time a Canadian Corps had been formed with four divisions. The Corps was Canada's principle fighting force throughout the war, with a strength of 100,000 men by late 1916, including infantry, artillery and engineering troops, as well as logistical and medical units.
A National Army
The Canadian Corps took overall orders from the British military command, and was directly led until 1917 by British generals EAH Alderson and then Julian Byng. Later that year, Arthur Currie was appointed the first Canadian commander of the Corps, following the unit's capture of Vimy Ridge. As the war continued, the Corps repeatedly distinguished itself in battle at Passchendaele, Amiens, and Cambrai, gaining a reputation as one of the elite fighting forces among the Allied armies. This success, combined with the fact that it was a national corps recruited and supported by the Canadian government, allowed commanders such as Currie to exert significant independence in deciding how the Corps was used and deployed in the field.
Canadian authority over the entire CEF steadily strengthened between 1914 and 1918, assisted by the Canadian Ministry of Overseas Military Forces, set up in London in 1916. Canadian training in England became entirely a Canadian responsibility. By the end of the war, what in 1914 had been merely a colonial contingent, was now a Canadian national army.
Cavalry, Railway and Forestry
Apart from the Canadian Corps, the CEF included a variety of other units. The Canadian Cavalry Brigade also served in France; the Canadian Railway Troops served on the Western Front and provided a bridge-building unit for the Middle East; and the Canadian Forestry Corps cut timber in Britain and France for the Allied war effort. Other specialized units also operated in the Caspian Sea area, in northern Russia and eastern Siberia. The overall peak strength of the CEF was 388,038, in July 1918.
Thousands of Canadians also served during the war in the British flying services, in the Royal Navy and the Royal Canadian Navy and in other Allied units, but these were not part of the CEF.
Canadians volunteered in large numbers for the CEF through 1914 and 1915. By late 1916, however, recruitment had slowed to a trickle, partly due to growing awareness about the horrors of trench warfare and the slaughter on the Western Front (see Battle of the Somme). In 1917, as Canadian casualties mounted, and the need for reinforcements increased, Borden's government introduced conscription, calling up younger civilian men via the authority of the Military Service Act.
Conscription was wildly unpopular among some Canadians, especially in Québec, but it was supported elsewhere. It deeply divided the country (see Election of 1917). The Military Service Act was also inconsistently applied. Ultimately, about 100,000 men were conscripted, only 27,000 of whom were sent overseas. Of those, 24,132 served at the front. These conscripts ("MSA men") were vital to the war effort in the final months of the conflict (see Canada's Hundred Days). With 48 battalions of infantry in the CEF, each with roughly 1000 men, the 24,000-plus conscripts represented a boost of about 500 men per battalion in the final battles of the war.
Throughout the war, 630,000 Canadians served in the CEF, mostly volunteers. About 425,000 of those went overseas. The price of their sacrifice was high — more than 234,000 were killed or wounded, and thousands more came home alive but traumatized by their experiences.
Collection: First World War
Think Like a Historian: The Battle of Vimy Ridge
Vimy
Arthur Currie
Hundred Days Offensive
Tim Cook, At the Sharp End: Canadians Fighting the Great War, 1914-1916 Volume One(2007).
Tim Cook, Shock Troops: Canadians Fighting the Great War, 1917-1918 Volume Two (2008).
Desmond Morton,When Your Number's Up: The Canadian Soldier in the First World War (1993).
G.W.L. Nicholson,Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 (1964).
Bill Rawling, Surviving Trench Warfare: Technology and the Canadian Corps 1914-1918 (1992).
Timothy C. Winegard, For King and Kanata: Canadian Indians and the First World War (2012).
Trench Warfare In 1915 A brief analysis of the effectiveness of Allied military tactics at the Second Battle of Ypres. From Legion Magazine.
CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE 1914 - 1919 A detailed official history of the Canadian Army in the First World War. From the Directorate of History and Heritage website of the Department of National Defence. Note: a very large document.
Sir Arthur William Currie A biography of Sir Arthur William Currie from the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online.
MEASURING THE SUCCESS OF CANADA'S WARS: THE HUNDRED DAYS OFFENSIVE AS A CASE STUDY A multilevel assessment of the Canadian Forces' much vaunted "Hundred Days Offensive" in the final months of the First World War. From the Canadian Military Journal.
Trench Routine Rare photographs depict daily life in the trenches for Canadian troops serving overseas in the First World War. From the Canadian War Museum.
STEEL AGAINST FIRE: THE BAYONET IN THE FIRST WORLD WAR A paper that examines how Allied troops utilized the bayonet in close range encounters during the First World War. From the Journal of Military and Strategic Studies.
Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson A biography of British military officer Edwin Alfred Hervey Alderson from the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online.
Associated Collections
First World War (WWI)
The Royal 22e Régiment
Battle of Vimy Ridge
Canada and the Battle of the Somme
Canada and the Battle of Passchendaele
Sir Arthur Currie
Sir Robert Borden
Wartime Home Front
First World War Education Guide
First World War Timeline


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Here's a dumb baseball argument
Are Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds Hall of Famers? I got this
Should Bonds and Clemens be in Cooperstown?
Before we get into this at all, it has to be stated that Dan Szymborski, and his ZiPS computer projections, have changed the way most people watch and evaluate baseball. They are revolutionary, so to call him to the mat isn't really fair. It's what ESPN asked, he did his job. But this latest piece, trying to numerate what Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens would have been had they not began swallowing PEDs by the fistful, which is what most Hall of Fame voters want you to believe they did, doesn't really make the point that ESPN (but not Szymborski) is seemingly fishing for.
We could go through the whole thing, but let's just pick out some of the choice bits here. Before we go any further, I'll just say that in my mind, Bonds and Clemens were Hall of Fame players before they even took anything, when they reportedly did. If Bonds had retired a Pirate, he was Cooperstown-worthy. There was no question he was the best player in the game for years before that, and that's what Hall-induction should be. Was this guy on top of the game for more than a few seasons? Bonds definitely was. In Pittsburgh, Bonds was maybe the only five-tool player around. A better version of Eric Davis. Clemens was the defining power pitcher of the late-80s/early 90s. The torch-bearer from Nolan Ryan.
Anyway, here we go. Bonds first:
Rather than the king, with 762, the projection has him at 551 career homers — placing him at No. 15, below Manny Ramirez (well, that's another discussion) and above Mike Schmidt.
Oh no, not Mike Schmidt. The same Mike Schmdit that was a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer with basically no question. Considered maybe the best third baseman of all-time. Being one slot above him basically sentences anyone to carrying a squeegee.
For his career, ZiPS projects Bonds' WAR total at 128.7 — dropping him from No. 2 of all time to No. 9, just ahead of Stan Musial.
Must really suck for Bonds to think if he'd only stayed clean, supposedly, he would still be one of the 10 best baseball players in history. You know what they call one spot ahead of Stan Musial? Branson.
Let's pivot to Clemens.
ZiPS projects Clemens was likely to have won only 85 games during that stretch — leaving him with a career total of 298, just short of the magic number of 300 that has long been a guaranteed ticket to Cooperstown. That total would drop him from ninth on the career list to 24th, just ahead of Tommy John (288).
We've long ago eschewed wins as a category to evaluate pitchers, but even this isn't much of an argument. Clemens ranking 24th out of every pitcher ever to put on spikes still sounds very much like a Hall-worthy player to me.
ZiPS projects his WAR would have been 111.3, taking him from all-time leader to fourth, just below Greg Maddux and above Randy Johnson.
If you're a pitcher and you slot between Mad Dog and Big Unit in any kind of measurement, you're probably not asking to be relocated.
What Szymborski is really saying here, and he's not wrong, is how Bonds and Clemens defied the usual arc of aging for a baseball player. And I suppose that's worth something. What it also makes clear is that these were two of the greatest players in baseball history before they ever picked up a needle or eye-dropper or whatever else. Whatever voters are using to keep them out as far as discarding their numbers doesn't work because of that. You can't dismiss the stats they piled up.
Szymborski doesn't pass judgment on the cheating itself, which is apparently up to the individual voter. The idea that Bonds and Clemens were the only ones is laughable. They just did it better, because they were already among the best players.
As I've stated before, voters will seriously wheel-pose to justify their votes for David Ortiz next month, who has been linked to PEDs, Jeff Bagwell, and Mike Piazza are already in. Bags was a dominant hitter until 36. Is that the natural aging curve or not? Piazza until he was 37. Again…
No, what this all comes down to is that Bonds and Clemens were assholes, better yet, world-class assholes. And the voters are exacting their revenge for the two of them making the voters' jobs harder or more unpleasant. Making them talk about things they didn't want to talk about. You already know how much baseball writers hate that by having to watch them address Trevor Bauer or carrying the owners' water in CBA negotiations or half-a-dozen other subjects. You can be sure that if Bonds had Ortiz's personality, he'd already have a plaque.
If the Hall voters want to thread this needle, they should induct them but not allow them to speak, or attend. What voters really fear is the victory dance that Bonds or Clemens might do at the podium, mocking them directly. To make them feel like their self-righteous gate-keeping of the Hall was all for naught. So induct them, but don't have them show up. There's no rule saying they have to be there. Everyone wins.
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Daytrip going to BayWatch Botanical Resort Real Quezon for early lunch paluto lunch on the beach.
A group of vespa afficionados come together as one in memory of one beloved vespa rider who will forever remind us that Life is like a Ride, Ride it well.
We ride as One regardless of affinity.


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Cool Sounds for Hot LA Nights
Los Angeles can easily be called a paradise for music lovers. From intimate jazz clubs and acoustic cafes to the thrilling Sunset Strip, there's something for everyone.
The concentration of hot clubs makes this major route one of the best places to hear top-quality live music in the region. For over 50 years, the Troubadour has attracted great performers such as James Taylor and Elton John; it's a fun place to catch up-and-coming acts as well as big-name stars. Whisky a go go is another venue with a rich musical history, where stars such as the Doors and Janis Joplin have thrilled music lovers in the past.
Another place to catch music along "the Strip" is The roxy Theatre, with a stage fronted by a small dance foor if you want to move (or if you just like to watch people who do), a hip bar and a VIP area that makes it a popular hangout for celebrities. Genghis Cohen is another club that attracts great musicians, with an intimate, cabaretlike room attached to an exceptional Pan-Asian restaurant.
Beyond "The Strip"
For a simple setting that's all about the music, try The Mint. Top musicians come here even though it's not a fancy club, simply a place where you can relax, listen and focus on the terrifc musicians.
If jazz has the beat you like, then head to Catalina Bar & grill, the best place in LA to hear this classic American sound. The club also serves dinner, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
When it comes to outdoor settings for fantastic music of all kinds, aim to catch an act at the Hollywood Bowl. Top acts such as Coldplay and Stevie Wonder play here and the giant band shell framing the stage is dramatic and amusing.
Finally, one of the newest and most exciting places to see terrifc musical acts is nokia Theatre LA Live, with stars from the worlds of rock, pop, country and more taking the stage throughout the year.
OpenCalifornia.co.uk, 2008


Stop by the Art House Saturday night and see the amazing things the talented artist members have created in STAA's Members' Gallery. Support your local artists.
The St. Tammany Art Association presents the 53rd Annual Summer Show Opening Reception on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 6 p.m. To 9 p.m. The STAA Art House is located at 320 N.
"After The Wetlands" Showing At Art Association The St. Tammany Art Association presents "After The Wetlands", an immersive art experience showing December 9, 2017 – January 27, 2018. In nature, there is art.


As an online instructor, it is sometimes difficult to know which tools to chose/use to best enhance online instruction. There are so many to choose from and it is difficult to know which ones will actually do what you expect them to do. How do you choose? I set about trying to find an answer. Of course there are so many "answers" to this question that I found myself spending a lot of time trying to figure it out.
The LMS you use may have some great tools--like discussion boards/forums, journals, a way to submit assignments directly online, chat features, video and audio options. But what if it doesn't have the exact tool you need to enhance/enrich the online experience for your content and your students? There are some things you need to consider when trying to select the best ed-tech tool for your course.
A blog post called "How to choose the best Ed-Tech tools for Online Instruction" by Debbie Morrison, 2012, has some examples, reasons to use ed-tech tools, and a 5-step Ed-Tech integration strategy that is well worth reading and digesting.
"The ultimate goal of the 5 step Ed-Tech Strategy is to act as a guide for educators in order that their courses are kept current and relevant by using emerging technology, yet at the same time ensuring that the instruction continues to be effective so that students are learning the content."
Education Week also has some great resources for finding tools to use with students online.
The following resource has a listing of 10 free to use technology tools. You may be already using some of them. The author, Lara EnglishHIll, has divided them into two groups--Teacher Tools and Student Tools.
What is your favorite ed-tech tool to use in an online environment?