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Douglas Stuart wins Booker Prize for novel 'Shuggie Bain'
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Douglas Stuart has won the Booker Prize for Shuggie Bain, his debut novel about a boy in 1980s Glasgow trying to support his mother as she struggles with addiction and poverty.
Chair of judges Margaret Busby said the judges' decision was unanimous and they only "took an hour to decide".
The book is "challenging, intimate and gripping... anyone who reads it will never feel the same" she said.
Stuart, 44, said he was "absolutely stunned" to win.
Virtual hug for nominees
He dedicated his book and his prize to his mother, who died of alcoholism when he was 16.
The writer added he would like to give his fellow nominees "a hug" and that the "greatest gift" was being able to "touch readers' lives".
The novel follows the life of Agnes Bain, who is descending into despair and struggling with alcohol after the breakdown of her marriage.
All but one of her children have been driven away by her deterioration, and that child, Shuggie, struggles to help Agnes while suffering huge personal problems of his own.
The novel is "destined to be a classic" and is "full of such emotional rage, a book that can make you laugh as well as make you cry", Busby said.
"It's dealing with tough subject matter, with characters not having an easy time - some of the things that happen will make you smile but it's not one where everyone lives happily ever after.
"It's not a pleasant read, but it's a hopeful read, challenging, intimate, gripping."
Stuart, who grew up in Glasgow and lives in New York, is the second Scot to win the prize, following James Kelman in 1994 for How Late it Was, How Late. Stuart has said the book changed his life because it was one of the first times he had seen his people and dialect on the page.
he writer, who made New York his home to start a career in fashion design, started writing his book a decade ago. He told the BBC Shuggie Bain was "a love story looking at that unconditional, often tested love that children can have for flawed parents".
"I'm sorry if I make it sound like a bleak book, it's actually very funny, it's tender and there's a lot of intimacy and love. I think that's the Glaswegian spirit. Growing up in Glasgow was, I think, probably one of the greatest inspirations of my life," he said.
"Part of the reason Shuggie is queer is because I am queer and I grew up in Glasgow. I also liked the balance Shuggie offered to Agnes because it's really about how these two are receding from the world, and how they cling to each other and rely on each other," he added.
'My heart is in Scotland'
He said after his win that "for 30 years I've carried a lot of loss and love and pain, so I wanted to say what it is like... to write this has been hugely cathartic".
The writer said that getting on the Booker longlist made a huge difference to him, as it was published just before lockdown in the US, resulting in sales being "swallowed" by the coronavirus pandemic.
He is hoping the prize money will help him "focus on my writing", which will now be his main career, as well as help him return to Glasgow.
"I married an American which is why I'm here but my heart is in Scotland. My family are all still there. I'm always looking for a way home," he said.
Strict new judging rules
The ceremony, broadcast from London's Roundhouse, included contributions from the Duchess of Cornwall and former US President Barack Obama.
Sir Kazuo Ishiguro, who won the 1989 Booker for The Remains of the Day, was also part of the socially distanced proceedings, along with last year's joint winners Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo.
Gaby Wood, the literary director of the Booker Prize Foundation, said the judges were under strict instructions not to have more than one winner for this year's £50,000 prize.
She added that under new guidelines, if they could not agree on a winner, a majority vote would be honoured.
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Q: the actual link permissions aren't used for anything - What about Ownership? After months of intermittent attempts to discover what was causing these Forbidden errors I've discovered evidence that strongly suggests Apache2 uses the actual link's ownership and group.

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*I have a VPS running ubuntu 14.04

*I have apache2 setup and running.

*My default document root is /var/www/html
<VirtualHost *:80>
    ServerAdmin webmaster@localhost
    DocumentRoot /var/www/html
<Directory />
        Options FollowSymLinks
        AllowOverride None
</Directory>

The document root's full hierarchy of permissions are:
drwxr-xr-x 21 root     root     4096 Jun 10  2014 /
drwxr-xr-x 13 root     root     4096 Sep  7  2014 /var
drwxrwxr-x 13 www-data www-data 4096 Nov 15 15:25 /var/www
drwxr-xr-x  2 jesse    jesse    4096 Nov 15 15:25 /var/www/html

I have symlinked /var/www under my home directory.
lrwxrwxrwx 1 jesse jesse 9 Sep  8  2014 /home/jesse/www -> /var/www/

Now because I have several versions of the site I'm working on I like to keep all the sites in /var/www and then symlink to the correct production version in /var/www/html
root@vpn:/home/jesse# ls -l /var/www/html/
total 4
lrwxrwxrwx 1 jesse   jesse     16 Sep 29  2014 storytellingaustralia -> ../joomla_3.3.4/
lrwxrwxrwx 1 jesse   jesse     17 Oct  4  2014 tealeaftroubadours -> ../wordpress_4.0/
lrwxrwxrwx 1 jesse   jesse     17 Oct  5  2014 tealeaftroubadours.com.au -> ../wordpress_4.0/
lrwxrwxrwx 1 wp-user wp-user   8 Nov 15 15:25 test -> ../test/
lrwxrwxrwx 1 jesse   jesse     19 Jun  9 20:36 wa.storyguild.org.au -> ../wordpress_4.2.2/
lrwxrwxrwx 1 jesse   jesse     19 Nov 15 13:32 windwanderer.com.au -> ../wordpress_4.3.1/

Now Here Is The Anomoly
The permissions are currently set as follows and the site is accessible as expected.
root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# ls -l test
lrwxrwxrwx 1 wp-user wp-user 8 Nov 15 15:25 test -> ../test/

root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# ls -lLd test
drwxr-x--- 2 wp-user www-data 4096 Nov 15 15:24 test

However, If I then change the ownership of the link it's self apache2 serves me a "Forbidden" notice.
root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# chown -h www-data test

root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# ls -l test
lrwxrwxrwx 1 www-data wp-user 8 Nov 15 15:25 test -> ../test/

root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# ls -lLd test
drwxr-x--- 2 wp-user www-data 4096 Nov 15 15:24 test

Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /test/index.html on this server.

If I then change the ownership of the target to be the same
root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# chown www-data test

root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# ls -l test
lrwxrwxrwx 1 www-data wp-user 8 Nov 15 15:25 test -> ../test/

root@vpn:/home/jesse/www/html# ls -lLd test
drwxr-x--- 2 www-data www-data 4096 Nov 15 15:24 test

The site is accessible once more.
It seems that Apache2 requires links to be owned by the same user as owns the target.
Does anyone know if there is a setting that controls this behaviour or can shed any light on how, why or what this behaviour is for? All I can think of is that it was someone's bright idea for added security but has sure caused me a lot of headaches.

A: The SymlinksIfOwnerMatch option gives exactly the behaviour you describe only following links if ownership matches.

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Dissolution are a Thrash/Tech/Melodic/Death Metal band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Dissolution have released two albums and have a third album coming out very shortly. Over their 10 years of existence, Dissolution have shared the stage with such international acts as: Napalm Death, Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Dismember, 3 Inches of Blood, Quo Vadis, Augury, Fuck The Facts, and Skeletonwitch.
The TL;DR Version:
Dissolution was formed in 2003 by Ryan Forsyth and Dennis Mott. After writing a few songs and posting on a couple of local message boards looking for band members, Graeme Martin eventually auditioned for drums. He didn't make the cut as a drummer, but was persistent and also auditioned for bass. He made the cut for bass. The three then tried out and attempted jamming with a few different drummers, and eventually played their first show in early 2005 with Dave Boyle, the drummer in Dennis's former band, Deadfall. Dave, however wasn't interested in continuing on at the time, and the trio decided to attempt to jam with programmed drum tracks, since they had a show booked already before Dave quit.
The first show with the drum machine (or more correctly, a Discman that played a burned CDR with the drum tracks to the songs on it) went over surprisingly well, so instead of waiting around for a drummer, Dissolution decided to play a few more shows with their Discman drummer, who was dubbed "Robot Drummer" and given a ludicrous backstory, complete with a substance abuse problem, and a "party animal" personality [photographic evidence here]. These few shows culminated in their first "bigger show" opening for Quo Vadis and Augury in mid 2005. By this point in time, SP had recently moved to Winnipeg from his hometown of Brandon, Manitoba, and wanted to waste no time in joining a band as soon as he got to town. So, an audition was set up, and S auditioned, and was almost immediately welcomed into the fold, being the only person up to that point who auditioned who could actually play "Cursed Bloodline" up to speed.
Dissolution then spent the next year playing shows while writing, demoing, practicing, honing, recording and mixing their first album, "Dying. Dead. Undead." which was a long learning process in recording for the band, since they decided to handle production duties themselves, not being particularly interested in the recording options within their price range. "Dying. Dead. Undead." was eventually released in time to open for death metal legends Dying Fetus in June of 2007. The release of the album also saw the departure of Graeme Martin.
Being an incomplete band, Dissolution spent the next several months writing new material and searching for a new bass player. By late 2007, Dissolution was joined by Jean Wittinger on Bass. Dissolution played a few shows with Jean and by mid-2008 recorded a 3 song demo of material that would become the first three songs written for 2011's "Dirt Skies," however by late 2008 Jean's schedule didn't allow for time for Dissolution, leaving the Bass slot open yet again.
Again being an incomplete band, Dissolution spent the next several months writing new material and searching for a bass player. By mid-2009 Dissolution was able to fill the Bass slot with Matt Stanicky. Again, after a year and a half of playing shows, finishing writing parts, honing arrangements, demoing, recording and mixing, Dissolution released their second full length album, "Dirt Skies" in August of 2011.
Dissolution again spent several months playing more shows and writing new material for what would become 2014's "Natural Selection" but by the end of 2012 Ryan Forsyth had to temporarily leave the band due to scheduling and health reasons. In the interim, Dissolution persevered again as a 3-piece, still slowly working on the production of their still yet to be released third album and playing a couple of shows.
The summer of 2013 saw the introduction of Jay Edwards into the Dissolution camp. Initially intended to replace Ryan on guitar, two events happened simultaneously that made Jay decide to hop over to Bass. First, the departure of Matt due to a career opportunity out of town, and second, the re-joining of Ryan on guitar.
After the slow production process, early 2014 will see the release of Dissolution's third album, "Natural Selection" and hopefully many more big things. Stay Tuned!
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Home » Love Tips » About Men » How to Make Him Go Crazy in Love with You – 23 Classy Tricks!
When in love, a woman will do anything to make the man of her dream to fall in love with her as well. She is willing to change her behaviors, her attitude and her appearance to attract him. Those things are important but there are some specific things that can ultimately pull him towards you.
Down below, we've listed some of the things that you should definitely do to make the man you're in love with go crazy for you.
Also read about How Man Fall in Love to help you out.
Make him go crazy in love with you by having a likeable personality. Men loves women who are fun and sociable. Be someone that a man can be comfortable with. Initiate fun conversations to keep him engaged with you.
Women with strong integrity in their lives are often admired by men. Their faith and their principles are not easily shaken up by the small things. They are not willing to be influenced by others who do not have the same vision as them. Be that kind of woman and he'll come running to you.
Everybody has their unique trait. That's what makes you different from millions of people. Men are also interested with women who are not afraid to show off their unique characteristics. So, show him who you truly are. Your uniqueness will be unforgettable to him.
Men don't like it when the woman that they like is not loyal. You should not be easily flattered by other's men effort when they flirt with you. Stick to someone that you truly love. Don't just bait men like they're nothing. It's also rude to give the man that you like a false hope. It will only break him and make him hate you.
Give him your best smile when you happen to see him. Smiling will give off this aura that will make you look better. You'll appear more approachable and graceful. He'll start to see you as someone who is lively and friendly. Also read these Tips to Keep Your Man Happy in a Relationship.
Men will become more pessimistic to approach women who don't appear to be friendly. Although most like the game of chasing the girl they like, the majority of them will feel discouraged. When the man that you like seems to want to get to know you more, let him. Don't waste your time by playing hard to get. You might ruin the chance of building a relationship with him.
How to make him go crazy in love with you? Attention will make him go crazy in love with you, especially if he is really fond of you. Men love it when they receive attention. It makes them feel good. They also appreciate a person who understands what they need. Shower him with lots of attention even if it's only for a short time. He'll never forget the time that you're willing to spend with him.
If you're the kind of woman who is very guarded about her life, it's time to let it down. There is no way to let him into your life if you're not willing to be open with him. Learn to trust the man that you like. You can still keep some things private but give him a place in your life. By being open, he'll start to know the real you. He'll be more intrigued and the relationship between the two of you can become stronger.
It's no secret that men loves mysterious women. They want to approach someone that makes them curious. So we've said that you should be open to the man you like. But you should definitely keep some things in your life to yourself. It can be used to attract him but it can also be used to protect yourself. Only be completely open to a man who you truly trust your life with.
Once you see him to be completely in love with you, give him the green light. This means that you should give him the absolute assurance to have a relationship with you. He will be sure of choosing you and won't try to chase other women. Watch out for the Signs of a Man Using a Woman for Money.
A woman who is confident with herself is attractive as well. She is able to do anything since she's in the best version of herself. She will never compare herself with anyone else. A confident woman is independent and believes in her ability. You can basically have any man go crazy over you once you're confident with yourself.
Every woman has her own inner beauty, including you. But not everyone is able to show it to the man she likes. If you're able to to do this then you'll have the man you love. A way to show your inner beauty is by being kind to people, have positive thoughts and never have bad preconceptions of people.
Being a gentle woman will definitely make him go crazy in love with you. Though you may have a tough attitude, show him how gentle and vulnerable you can be. He will start to have a soft spot for you in his heart. Be aware of the Signs of an Unfaithful Man so you'll avoid heartbreak.
How to make him go crazy in love with you? Here are some other things that you should do to make him want you more.
Send him funny messages to make him laugh.
Cook him his favourite food.
Dress in your best outfit to impress.
Talk about his favourite music.
Share each other's hobby and make plans to do them together.
Flirt with him every once in a while.
Wear the best smelling perfume you have.
Make intense eye contact with him.
Don't overdo anything, be yourself.
Read more about the Signs He Misses You but Won't Admit It.
There's a lot of things that you can do to attract any man you want. The key is to be confident with yourself. Trust yourself to be who you are so the man you like will like the real you, not the fake version of you.


Classic pieces that transition effortlessly from one season to the next season? Now that is my cup of tea.
I found this ultra femme indigo pleated dress at the Gap and instantly knew that it was a must-have. Not only does it embody a flattering vintage-style fit and flare cut (which I LOVE), but it also serves as a forever-staple piece that has infinite styling possibilities. Add a pair of thick printed tights with a beanie and this dress is easily carried over into winter or wear with some sandals and a wide-brimmed hat and this becomes your favorite summer go-to.
So, while you know I love to hop on board the latest trend just as fast as the next lady, sometimes it's fun to simply stick to easy breezy basics.


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Thor '77-'78:
On the Never-Ending Road to Ragnarok, Part 4
by Joe Muszynski | in Articles | Mon, 8 June 2020
The Mighty Thor #265:
This one is truly an ALL BATTLE ISSUE! We left off with The Destroyer, a suit of indestructible-looking armor, powered by someone's spirit force, crashing into battle with Thor. We find out Loki stole The Destroyer from Galactus, a cosmic giant who survives by eating planets. Galactus used him as a herald, looking for new worlds to eat. The Marvel editor notes, "Check FF #172-175 for details" because events involving the Fantastic Four distracted Galactus and gave Loki the opportunity to steal him. Even while Thor wonders whose spirit inhabits the Destroyer, he is forced to battle him. Meanwhile, The Warriors Three are tracking the stolen, sleeping body of Odin when they feel the earth quaking from the battle above. They return to the surface of Asgard to see what is happening. At the same time, Karnilla the Norn Queen, Sif, and the Recorder return to Asgard, requiring the use of Karnilla's magic to turn Loki's guards into toads to gain entrance.
The Warriors Three try to join Thor's battle, but he rejects their aid. They resist but he insists they continue to search for Odin's helpless body. They relent and return to their search for the All-Father. As they go below ground, they luckily spot Loki's henchmen going toward where they have Odin hid, so the three follow them. Meanwhile, the Destroyer is besting Thor, almost to the point of drowning him. Karnilla arrives, and though she is about to destroy the Destroyer, she cannot when she learns that it is the spirit of her love, Balder the Brave, powering the armored suit.
In an ALL BATTLE ISSUE, there is little to discuss; cover-to-next issue blurb is end-to-end action, displaying visual images in a flow typical of the superhero comic, creating full colored, epic action. However, a key point arises at the very end: Loki has used the most beloved Norse god, Balder the Brave, sometimes known as Balder the Beautiful, to infuse the Destroyer armor with a powerful spirit. In Norse myths, Loki conspires to kill Balder because he knows his weakness. Everything in the world was made to promise never to harm Balder, except for harmless mistletoe. The gods then make sport of this, playing a game of throwing items at Balder, knowing these things cannot hurt him. But Loki conspires, giving the blind poet god Hodr a dart fashioned out of mistletoe. Loki tells him to join in the game; when he does, the result is Balder's death. The gods try to bring Balder back from dead, but Hel, the goddess who rules that land, refuses (suggesting Karnilla's characterization in the comics – and her love of Balder – though Marvel also has a more villainous Hela character). For his crime, Loki is held captive on a rock, under a serpent dripping poison into his eyes (though his wife tries to help by catching the poison in a bowl – which she must empty, so periodically Loki gets sprayed with venom). These events usually signal the beginning of the end of the Norse gods as they begin the events of Ragnarok, the Twilight of the Gods. However, in a storyline reverse, in this issue Loki does not kill Balder – he attempts to use him to kill Thor.
What do we find in the letter column, "The Hammer Strikes"? Mostly comments in praise of the new artist on Thor from Issue #260 – Walt Simonson. The narratives of comics become mythology through both words and visual art. Images, discussed in the Introduction, are the basis of the myths we create. They expand what we find within ourselves into metaphorical, mythological narratives. The importance of visuals to comic books means that the relationship between a comic book reader and any particular comic is often at least partly based on the artist who draws that comic. Walt Simonson is a famous and venerable comic book artist. His style could almost be called mythological, with sleek and powerful figure drawing creating classically styled (i.e. mythological in feel) characters. His depiction of Thor uses well-defined details to present numerous sequences capturing a full range of emotion. Expressions are always a concern in myth, as the characters' unique ties to emotions (as the "god of…") are keys to our resonance with them. Simonson's lean, illustrative figure style began to emerge here, developing a perspective whose description as "mythological" seems appropriate now.
Five out of the six letters in Thor #265 are praise for Simonson's work, suggesting he be allowed to stay on the comic for a long time. As a good example of a reader's commitment to a favorite artist, as well as showing just how important the art is to comics, in the first letter a fan writes, "Having been a long-time devotee of John Buscema's 'Thor', I never thought I'd say this, but Walt's work with Tony DeZuniga is the best I've seen since the Kirby/Sinnott/Colletta collaborations. Of the 74 panels making up the story, at least 65 were 'framabable'!!" The typo should obviously be "frameable," but the reader clearly enjoys Simonson's art. Even more, the writer invokes a history, perhaps even a litany, to create something approaching a personal myth here by calling out a list of favorite artists from past issues of Thor.
And the writer's favorites are considered great by most other readers as well. Kirby is Jack "King" Kirby, acknowledged as perhaps the greatest superhero comics artist of all time. Even if one has a different favorite artist, it is hard to imagine, even today, anyone leaving Kirby off a list of the top comic book artists. Sinnott and Colletta were both inkers on Kirby's art. John Buscema is almost as acclaimed as Kirby; in the era I am writing about, it was Buscema's visual style that defined Marvel comics for me. I loved what I perceived as his realism, an approach to figure drawing that made the comics more real to me. His influence is acknowledged as widespread among many artists following after him. The letter writer calls out this procession of creators perfectly – from Kirby, to Buscema, to Simonson. To my eye today, Simonson's early work on Thor is not too far off Buscema's realistic style, though in his later run on the book, that more classical, leaner interpretation of the Asgardians shines through and Simonson cements his place on the roll call of truly great Thor artists.
In this issue's Marvel Bullpen Bulletins, we encounter a side of the comic book business that stands in opposition to our discussions of art, narrative, and myth. Publishing is a business, and comics are products, and Marvel Comics are created and sold to make the company money. The Bulletins, and Stan's Soapbox on the same page, are designed to announce and sell upcoming products. By describing what is coming out soon, basically "hawking" product using typical Lee hyperbole about being part of Marveldom Assembled, the Marvel brand grows. But for a young reader, it is a willing revel in products for sale; myths at any price are too inexpensive, by which I mean, they are worth more than anything to a fertile and growing imagination.
So it is worth examining that in this comic, dated November, 1974, the Bulletins end with this business note:
We hate to close on a solemn note, but by now you've been hit with the hard fact that the price of our regular color comics has risen to thirty-five cents […]. Naturally, we owe you an explanation […] the answer is already obvious. Ever-spiraling costs; ever-mounting inflation. Once again we've been faced with rising printing. Engraving, and paper prices, and once again we've reached the point where we're forced to make our prices reflect those new costs. We're sorry. […] Your loyalty and support in the past have made us the number one comic book company, and we appreciate it greatly. Now, we're going to be working all the harder to keep that loyalty and support, to produce the very best possible comics available…at any price. And that's a promise, pal.
The issue right before this one was thirty cents. To put this into the perspective of a 1977 twelve year old, if you were able to get a dollar, you could buy three comics at thirty cents each. At thirty-five cents, you would be a nickel short. That could be a big problem.
In today's world, a Thor comic is $3.99. Comics were a huge part of my imaginative world, perhaps because they were relatively inexpensive. Because of their price, they were my choice of what to consume and spend my money on. First, I made the choice to buy comics, and then the choice of what comics to buy. To lightly connect this to my comparisons to Church and religion, as a twelve year old there was no choice to make in the Church. You were expected to believe, to go, and you did not have decisions to make (though I guess you were expected to decide to act nice…). There was no real responsibility for a child at church, other than to be good so you did not go to Hell when you died, or annoy others in church. Having no real options seldom resonates or creates excitement for anyone. Consumerism, one of the overriding myths in American society, offered colorful choices that made such actions as buying comics simply more appealing than trying to be a good Catholic boy.
Strangely, though it meant less comics, Marvel's apology for raising prices – by a nickel – was welcomed. Though the increase functionally cut down the number of comics I could read, imaginatively it was a spur for finding an extra nickel to still get three comics. When Marvel wrote about loyalty and support, they fully had mine, no matter the higher price. I was "Marvel" even though I read my brother's DC comics. Note, when discussing an overview of something with mythological importance to us, it's hard to stay in one area, like, say, religion. Myths become important for us because they define relationships we have to the world, and this often includes every facet of that world, from religion to history, from consumerism to imagination. The importance of the narratives we connect with grows as we learn more about ourselves and the rest of the world.
Excerpted from "Everything I Needed to Know about Life (I Learned from Marvel Comics)" ©2017 Joseph P. Muszynski
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Estonia wants EU to ban Russian tourists
Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu says ordinary Russians bear 'moral responsibility' for allowing Putin to attack Ukraine.
Estonia's ban on Russian tourists include exemptions for close relatives of Estonian residents and humanitarian visa applicants | Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
By Victor Jack
August 21, 2022 4:05 am CET
TALLINN — The EU should ban Russian tourists while the Kremlin is committing "genocide" in Ukraine, Estonia's Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu told POLITICO.
"We are letting the citizens of an aggressor state peacefully visit the Louvre … and return to [their] homeland as if nothing has happened," he said in an interview, speaking about Tallinn's decision to ban Russians with Estonian-issued Schengen visas from entering Estonia starting Thursday.
That's a marked contrast to the view in Berlin.
Last week, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he would not support an EU-wide travel ban for Russian tourists, adding conflict in Ukraine is "not the war of Russian citizens" but rather Russian President Vladimir "Putin's war."
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By Esther Webber
Estonia is firmly in the camp of Russia-tourism skeptics.
Rather than just pointing the finger at Putin as Scholz did, Reinsalu said ordinary Russians "bear also moral responsibility for the passivity of legitimizing this regime to act."
"Passivity has consequences," he said, adding that on top of "moral" reasons, the ban would put pressure on Russians and act as a "wake up" call for them, while protecting Estonia's security interests.
The Estonian ban affects roughly 50,000 Russians and comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU countries to bring in a Russian travel ban. The new rules include exemptions for close relatives of Estonian residents, humanitarian visa applicants and those involved in cross-border trade.
While Estonia's current ban applies only to visas issued by Tallinn, it is now also seeking to block entry to Russians issued Schengen visas by other EU countries.
The issue is splitting the EU, with countries with painful memories of being Russian or Soviet colonies pushing hard for a visa ban, while those further West like France and Germany, or those heavily dependent on Russian tourists like Greece and Cyprus, worrying about cutting tourism income and closing emigration avenues to Russians seeking to escape Vladimir Putin's regime.
The idea of curbing tourism visas for Russians is gaining traction across the EU, with Finland announcing last week it would slice Russian visa applications by 90 percent, while Lithuania, Latvia, Poland and the Czech Republic are bringing in their own restrictions.
"Passivity has consequences," says Estonia's Foreign Minister Urmas Reinsalu | Photo by Victor Jack/POLITICO
Russian anti-war activists have warned such a ban may restrict their avenues for escaping the country, but Reinsalu said he does not see a risk and added it would be "inhumane, illogical and unpractical" to prevent asylum seekers from coming to the EU.
Moscow called moves to ban Russians from travelling "politically-motivated discrimination" Thursday and warned that such steps would "not go without a proper response."
A pro-Kremlin media figure even warned that the EU risks a nuclear attack if it cuts off access to Russian holidaymakers and continues to send weapons to Ukraine.
Cleaning up after the Kremlin
Tallinn's effort to block Russian tourists is part of a broader effort to tackle the remnants of Moscow's presence in the country. Last week, the government controversially removed a Soviet tank memorial in the largely Russian-speaking northeast of the country.
Those Russian remains are everywhere. Reinsalu gestured around his office, pointing out it was once used as a meeting place for Soviet Estonia's Central Committee. "It was a rule that in this room only Russian was used," he said.
Estonia's past experience has made it eager to help Ukraine win against Russia, something Reinsalu said is a "vital security interest" for Tallinn.
Reinsalu has visited Ukraine six times since the war began and reaffirmed Estonia's commitment to helping Kyiv.
Estonia has spent one-third of its yearly military budget — more than €250 million — on military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, he said, and it will now deliver a new assistance package that includes more anti-tank weapons and mortars.
EU allies, he added, should ramp up their aid contributions to Ukraine via the European Peace Facility — the bloc's primary military assistance fund — to €50 billion. EU countries have so far committed €2.5 billion.
But it's not just Ukraine's security he's concerned about.
Estonia was hit by the biggest Russian-tied cyberattack in more than a decade last week, targeting over a dozen public and private institutions across the country. Although this "massive" attack did not cause "any big harm" this time around, Reinsalu said he expects similar attacks in the future.
That also reinforces the case for closer cooperation with its neighbors, including Finland, with whom Estonia is looking to integrate its coastal defenses to bolster their military control over the Gulf of Finland.
"More boots on the ground," at NATO bases in Estonia — and U.S. deployments in Europe — on top of the two British battalions currently present in the country would also be welcome, Reinsalu said "as quickly as possible."
And while a Russian invasion of Estonia is "not a worry" and "unlikely" currently, he said, that doesn't mean the war in Ukraine hasn't forced a step-change in Tallinn's broader foreign policy.
Last week, the country pulled out of China's 17 + 1 group aimed at enhancing cooperation with Eastern European countries, bringing the group down to 14 + 1 after Lithuania and Latvia also withdrew. There's "no practical outcome from that format," Reinsalu said, adding that Tallinn prefers to cooperate with Beijing bilaterally or through the EU.
And given Chinese President Xi Jinping's pledge to deepen ties with Russia in a "no limits" friendship in spite of its assault on Ukraine, this also provides the "context" for Estonia's new view of China, he added.
Globally, the "Western way of life … [is a] diminishing perspective," he said. "We need to respond by a strong cooperation of all [likeminded] partners."
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WILLisms.com: Only 20 Political Websites.
OpinionJournal.com (The Wall Street Journal).
Probably forgetting some obvious ones, but oh well.
I always check out the following every time I have a few minutes to read: Willisms.com, OpinionJournal, NationalReviewOnline, American Spectator, TownHall and DailyStandard. I also force myself to read NYT, WashingtonPost and Salon, in an attempt to understand the thinking of the liberals.
Everyone knows my favorite all time blog is WILLisms.com!...I really have become fond of Jay Tea over at wizbang too!...I do love the Townhall.com:Conservatives ...WILLisms.com is my very favorite blog of all because Will Franklin always has such a nice way of getting the information out there without being grouchy.
Willisms.com is another good one.
You are now on my blogroll under "My Cool Sites." Someone came by and asked why you were not included in my list. Please forgive me, but I just learned of you today! I will be back. Have a great day.


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Q: Spring SFTP read file lock I have configured Spring integration SFTP application to poll file from remote server, and it's working fine if it's running one, where if the same application run's 3 time, to process the files faster, in such case same file is polled by two application's and resulting in duplicate results. how can i avoid this? is there any file locking available in Spring integration?
for configuration part you can look through this SO

A: You need to use persistent file list filters together with a shared metadata store - e.g. Redis see the documentation.
This question has a similar setup for FTP.


I've made, tinkered and played around with hundreds of Android Projects in my mayhem "Android" days (early 2012 ~ mid 2015) on my beloved Nexus One before I finally had to let go of it. I loved (and still do) building Apps that mostly interacted wirelessly with Hardware (mostly Arduino) either through Bluetooth/WiFi.
Some of them are awesome, and some of them are silly apps (and u can hopefully ignore those 😛 ).


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Design Of Reference Population Affects Reliability
POLAND - Genomic selection opens up opportunities to make selections to bring about new traits that are either expensive or difficult to measure, for example regarding methane emissions.
With regard to such traits, it is important to maximise the achieved reliability of genomic prediction using a reference population of a limited size. The Animal Breeding and Genomics Centre (ABGC) and the Poznan University of Life Sciences therefore joined forces to investigate the effect of the reference population design in terms of family structure on the reliability of genomic selection in a simulation study. Composing the most suitable reference population is a matter of optimisation as there is a trade-off between obtaining a low level of relationship between the animals in the reference population and high level of relationship to the animals in the population to be evaluated.
The reference populations were small and consisted of cows with only own performance records. Analyses showed that optimally-designed reference populations for use in genomic prediction or genome-wide association studies should have a relatively loose family structure. Therefore, the average familial relationship level between the animals included in a reference population should be low. This is in contrast with designs for linkage mapping studies that typically have strong family structures. The relationship between the reference population and an evaluated animal should be maximised in order to achieve reliable predictions.


The de Young Museum in San Francisco, California, required the construction of soil-cement columns and installation of soldier piles as the foundation for shoring walls used during construction. Some of the columns were to remain after building construction as an additional soil stabilization feature. The soil-cement column elements were expected to resist ground movement in shear, and steel pile inserts were incorporated to provide a high level of assurance of column continuity, strength and "ductility" in shear.
ADH provided observation of installation activities and representative sampling for the construction of 57 30-inch diameter soil cement columns to depths up to 60-feet below ground surface as part of a foundation stabilization program located at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California. Observation and reporting procedures were performed in accordance with the requirements specified by Rutherford & Chekene.


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The India GHG Program acts as a 'Center of Excellence' by disseminating regional, sectoral and global best practices to create a culture of inventorisation and benchmarking of GHG emissions in India. To accomplish this, the primary objective of the India GHG Program will be to build institutional capabilities in Indian businesses and organizations. The India GHG Program brings together internationally recognized GHG accounting and measurement tools and methodologies that serve to create a key platform that facilitates national level benchmarking of GHG emissions and incentivises and rewards sustainable business initiatives. India GHG Program seeks a multi-stakeholder approach through effective representation of stakeholders (such as other industry associations, sector associations, ministries and government agencies, civil society organisations, and experts) in promoting a standardised approach to GHG accounting.
Indian businesses recognise the incentives of sustainable business practices but are challenged by a lack of uniformity in GHG measurement guidelines and a national benchmarking system. The lack of clear policy and regulatory directives, limited access to clean technology, absence of methods for footprinting data and inadequate institutional capacity act as constraints on the ability of middle managerial level business leaders to manage and measure GHG emissions. The India GHG Program will address the needs and expectations of industry in building capacity to mitigate economic, social and environmental risks while helping businesses remain profitable, competitive and sustainable.
The program offers a unique threefold proposition – expertise and recognition from three renowned organisations - WRI India, TERI and CII. It is a voluntary and flexible program influenced by and aligned to business expectations as compared to others that have a clearly defined agenda and methodology. It offers a value proposition to businesses in incorporating mitigation of carbon related risks into the overall business strategy – starting with capacity building, measurement and management of GHG Emissions, reporting and target setting, identifying reduction opportunities and ending with exploration of further avenues in carbon neutrality. The India GHG Program offers businesses public visibility and specialised incentives through improved efficiency and profitability. The India GHG Program also offers businesses opportunities to engage with industry, sectorial and regional peers on a single platform and access to policy makers and civil society to initiate dialog on actions businesses take and challenges they face in reducing GHG emissions.


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Eagle LNG Selects Matrix Service as EPC Contractor to Build Jacksonville LNG Export Facility
January 13, 2020 08:10 ET | Source: Matrix Service Company
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle LNG Partners LLC ("Eagle LNG"), announced today that it has selected Matrix Service Inc. ("Matrix Service"), a subsidiary of Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX), for the engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction of a liquefied natural gas ("LNG") export facility, to be built in Jacksonville, Florida. Eagle LNG's Jacksonville LNG Export Facility, which will require an investment of ~$500 million based on final design, will also utilize Chart Industries' (Nasdaq: GTLS) IPSMR® technology and liquefaction equipment technology. The facility will have a production capacity of approximately 1.65 million LNG-gallons per day with 12 million LNG-gallons of storage plus a marine terminal and truck-loading capabilities.
"Eagle LNG is experiencing a growing demand for LNG to serve small-scale export markets, while domestic demand for fuel-grade LNG continues to increase," said Dick Brown, CEO of Eagle LNG. "We continue to build out LNG infrastructure across the country to meet these needs. Partnering with Matrix Service and Chart Industries provides service from concept through completion."
LNG offers significant environmental and economic benefits for industries that include marine and power generation. The Jacksonville LNG Export Facility will serve as the Caribbean's most cost-effective, proximal LNG source loading LNG onto small, ocean-going vessels for export to countries currently using heavy fuel oil or diesel for power generation. The Jacksonville LNG Export Facility has an economic advantage utilizing a regional supply chain better matching smaller-scale LNG supply, proximity and customer demand profile. Conventional LNG models are designed to serve large-scale, global supply needs and thus expose small-scale markets to costs associated with large-scale infrastructure or break-bulk. Eagle LNG will continue to serve domestic marine fueling and exporting LNG in ISO containers for Caribbean markets from Eagle LNG's Maxville LNG Facility, also located in Jacksonville, Florida.
"We are extremely proud to have been selected by Eagle LNG to provide turnkey solutions for this project, which will expand their ability to provide clean, low-cost, domestically produced natural gas to both domestic and global markets," said Matrix Service Company CEO John R. Hewitt. "Following the recent successful completion of our work at Eagle LNG's Maxville LNG facility, we look forward to helping Eagle LNG achieve its objectives by providing our expertise in cryogenic storage and complete balance of plant, including marine structures, to deliver this next project safely, with the highest quality, on time and on budget."
Chart Industries' CEO Jill Evanko said, "We are pleased to partner with Matrix Service on this important project for Eagle LNG, bringing our global experience in the design and manufacture of highly engineered cryogenic equipment as well as our patented IPSMR® process technology."
With completion of the Jacksonville LNG Export Facility, Eagle LNG's investment in Jacksonville, Florida, including its Maxville LNG Facility and the Talleyrand LNG Bunker Station on JAXPORT, will rival that of other major manufacturers who are moving to Jacksonville because of its skilled workforce and strong port presence. This facility will further support the almost 26,000 jobs in Northeast Florida that depend on the port and its activity.
Eagle LNG received both FERC authorization and Department of Energy LNG export approvals for the Jacksonville LNG Export Facility in late 2019.
About Eagle LNG Partners (Eagle LNG)
Eagle LNG is a privately held and operated portfolio company of The Energy & Minerals Group. Eagle LNG provides affordable, efficient and clean-burning energy. It develops small-scale LNG solutions providing fuel for marine industries as well as power generation in the Caribbean and Central America. Eagle LNG is based in Houston, Texas. For additional information, please visit www.eaglelng.com.
About The Energy & Minerals Group (EMG)
EMG is the management company for a series of specialized private equity funds. EMG focuses on investing across various facets of the global natural resource industry including the upstream and midstream segments of the energy complex. EMG has approximately $13 billion of regulatory assets under management and approximately $12 billion in commitments have been allocated across the energy sector since inception. For additional information, please visit www.emgtx.com.
For more information about Eagle LNG Partners, please contact:
Linda Berndt
Vice President, Government and Public Affairs
Email: lindaberndt@eaglelng.com
About Matrix Service Company
Founded in 1984, Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX) is parent to a family of companies that includes Matrix PDM Engineering, Matrix Service Inc., Matrix NAC, and Matrix Applied Technologies. Its companies design, build and maintain infrastructure critical to North America's energy and industrial markets. Matrix Service Company is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma with offices located throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Sydney, Australia and Seoul, South Korea.
The Company reports its financial results based on four key operating segments: Electrical Infrastructure, Storage Solutions, Oil Gas & Chemical and Industrial.
With a culture driven by its core values of safety, integrity, stewardship, positive relationships, community involvement and delivering the best, Matrix has twice been named to Forbes Top 100 Most Trustworthy Companies in America and is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work®. To learn more about Matrix Service Company, visit matrixservicecompany.com.
For more information about Matrix, please contact:
Kevin S. Cavanah Kellie Smythe
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Email: ir@matrixservicecompany.com Email: ksmythe@matrixservicecompany.com
About Chart Industries, Inc.
Chart Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTLS) is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple market applications in Energy and Industrial Gas. Our unique product portfolio is used throughout the liquid gas supply chain in the production, storage, distribution and end-use of atmospheric, hydrocarbon, and industrial gases. Chart has domestic operations located across the United States and an international presence in Asia, Australia, Europe and South America. To learn more, visit www.chartindustries.com.
For more information about Chart Industries, please contact:
Jillian Evanko
Chart Industries, Inc.
Email: jillian.evanko@chartindustries.com
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Ben first became interested in politics last winter, when his kindergarten teacher organized a peace march to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. The kids painted posters and made a wandering parade down to the Fillmore district of San Francisco, singing "Happy Birthday" and chanting "What do we want? Peace! When do we want it? Now!"
Now, Ben divides politicians into two camps: those who uphold MLK's principles, and those who don't. He has decided Obama is his candidate, will argue his opinion with his classmates, and has dedicated his sidewalk lemonade stand to raise money for the campaign. I only wish he could vote.
Instead, we've been reading political picture books like Gloria for President, and I'm keeping my eye out for movies about elections that are appropriate for kids. I had high hopes for the documentary I saw recently, What's Your Point, Honey? (Amy Sewell--writer of Mad Hot Ballroom--and Susan Toffler, 2008), but it's too talky for my young kids. Still, I think it would make a good conversation-starter to watch with boys and girls about ten and up.
The movie takes its title from a recent political cartoon that showed Hillary Clinton pointing to a globe marked with countries that have been led by women, while a grumpy Uncle Sam mutters, "What's your point, Honey?" It intersperses sharp commentary from Gloria Steinem and Ms. Foundation president Marie Wilson while following three different groups of girls: elementary age, middle schoolers, and college students.
The middle school group is the least scripted and the most fun to watch. The filmmakers observe them in a class as their teacher leads discussions of the portrayal of women in advertising, The Feminine Mystique, or the wage gap, which one of the girls, surprisingly, thinks shouldn't change. When pressed by her teacher, she can't explain her feeling that it would be "weird" for women to make the same amount as men, and the moment is left hanging, the students tense and uncertain. Outside of class, we see the girls shopping at Victoria's Secret or primping at a make-up counter, and the audience is left to draw their own conclusions about the disconnect between what the girls learn in school (advertising objectifies women) and what they feel (makeup and pretty clothes are fun!). This is the group I wanted to get to know better, the girls I wanted to hear talk about how they could avoid absorbing advertising's constricting messages without giving up the sheer pleasure of being a girl.
The youngest group in the film, who are around eight or nine, are lively and confident, scootering down sidewalks in an intimidating gang, asking strangers if they would vote for a woman president (a resounding yes from their random sample: a UPS guy, a ConEd worker, and a family strolling down the street). We see them quizzing friends about what's missing from a row of presidential portraits: "None of them are women! That stinks!" Later, the girls visit a wax museum, and we're amused to see they don't recognize Princess Diana ("Wales? Maybe she's called that because she wailed a lot when she was a baby?"), but they are thrilled to see a likeness of Hillary Clinton. They make a voting booth and roll it out to the sidewalk. All of this is entertaining, if a little too obviously staged; it left me wondering what these girls would say if they were simply asked what they think about women in politics. Still, the filmmakers' projects clearly got the girls musing about the future, and they talk about their strategies for combining work and family; hands-on partners, chore lists and alternating weeks of childcare figure prominently in their plans, and I had to smile, thinking of how my husband Tony and I sit down together each Sunday and map out the week's worth of school pick-ups, household errands, and other tasks.
The balance of the film follows a dozen college women who've won internships through CosmoGirl and the "2024 Project," a campaign to get a woman in the White House by 2024. These young women (none of them CosmoGirl readers, they hasten to point out) each spends a college summer interning with a political or business organization. We see them walking to their assignments, and we see the terrified look on one young intern's face when she's assigned to write a piece of legislation, but mostly we don't see these women at work, or learn what they accomplished over the summer, which was a disappointment (the intern who took questions at the screening I attended said she designed a marketing campaign, but admitted it was just as important that she now had a big-name company on her resume).
We do see the women at home, though, in rich conversations with their parents about gender roles, working, and parenting. All of them want children, and are thinking about the impact of their careers -- which they assume will come first -- on their families. Patrice wants a family and two careers, so she plans to hire a nanny; her mother and grandmother, who worked full time while raising five and ten kids, respectively, mock her about this expectation. Lexie is happy she has more options than her mother, who quit working when she married. Agxibel, who as a child joined the United Farm Workers' grape boycott and is now headed to law school, notes that half of her high school classmates are already parents, implying that while they might have jobs, they don't (maybe won't) have careers. All of these young women are smart, articulate, polished and -- perhaps -- a bit naïve. I confess I found it difficult to watch them without feeling a bit cynical about their confident expectations for the future. Their internships might have offered great professional training, but I'd have loved to see them talking also with Gloria Steinem and Marie Wilson, or with a group of thirty- and forty-something moms, women in the thick of combining work and family, about ways to manage the mix of professional and personal.
I may be, as a well-educated, politically-committed mom, the target audience for this movie, but I'm already sitting in the choir; the conversations these earnest, enthusiastic young women engage in echo ones I (and likely many Literary Mama readers) have been involved in for years. So this isn't a movie for me, exactly, nor one to get little kids fired up about politics; I realize they don't need such a movie. Ben tried to watch the VP debate (but had trouble following it), Eli stuck an Obama bumper sticker on his trike -- I think it's safe to say they're interested. The folks who really need to see this film are members of Congress, CEOs, and college deans, to remind them how their decisions today about taxes and health insurance and medical leaves and benefits affect the day to day choices we make for ourselves and our children; their policies affect our families for generations. And if the policy-makers happen to miss the movie, those of us with older kids could be watching it with our children, and making sure our conversations about work and family involve our sons and daughters, so that they become informed and active young voters.
What's Your Point, Honey? is less about women in politics specifically than women in society generally. As one woman comments in the film, she's never heard a young man express concern about how to balance work and family; until this is a question that occupies both sexes, nothing's going to change. "There is a girl out there, somebody's daughter, " she continues, "who's going to be President." The line made me tear up. I know that girl won't be mine, but maybe she'll be supported by one of my boys, and I want to make sure they're both up for the job. So we'll keep talking politics around here, and divvying up the chore lists, and making sure the boys really see how their parents work as a team. Because we still have an awfully long way to go (baby) before the opportunities available to women are as easy for them to live as they are for them to choose.
For more information or to purchase a DVD, visit the film's website. Special offer for Literary Mama readers! Purchase the DVD with discount code WC51 and receive a 20% discount. 30% of DVD profits go to The White House Project, the Ms. Foundation and Girls Inc.!
These are important questions, important to keep the dialogue going. As a member of the choir on this, I don't need to see the movie, but I like the idea of it. Maybe a follow-up film would be good, in ten years, to see how the girls -- all three age groups -- have changed as they age and how their expectations of work and family have changed as those things have become a reality.
I'm not sure how relevant showing elementary school age kids are. Both when I was a kid and with my elementary school age kids now, the kids just regurgitate what their parents believe. Why not just ask the kids' parents their political beliefs and you'll have the 9 year old's beliefs? We had a mock election in 1976 when I was 9 and all the kids voted the way they parents were going to. It was horrible for the one girl who voted democratic. She was mercilessly teased. I didn't form separate beliefs from my parents - becoming a democrat - until junior high. While it's cute to hear Dex say he thinks Obama should win, he is just parroting what he hears Syd & I say.
Thanks for the review. This is the first election that my two teenage boys are acutely interested in. Also they have a relative running for office: my sister is running in the local school board election. They have handed out flyers for her and worn her buttons to school every day for weeks. I think this will have a profound influence on their ideas about women running for office. My sister is only able to do this, by the way, because her husband has completely taken on the home and childcare duties of their family.


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Are Handicap Parking Placards Valid in All States?
Reviewed by: Rebecca K. McDowell, J.D.
By: Paula Brown
What Are Red Handicap Parking Placards For?
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Handicapped Parking Stall Regulations in Utah
California's Handicapped Parking Rules
Handicap Parking Rules for Meter Parking
A handicap parking placard is placed on the rearview mirror of a vehicle, and allows for parking in specially designated spaces. The placard must be visible to park in the space, forgetting to hang it from the rearview mirror is not an excuse. It is issued by the state that the person who requires the privilege lives in. Most states recognize out-of-state placards, although California requires you to obtain a temporary placard if you're just passing through.
Obtaining Handicap Placards
Placards are issued by the state's motor vehicle department, on a doctor's recommendation. The placard does not need to be for the driver; someone with a qualifying condition can use it as a passenger. The placard has expiration information printed on it. A driver who has a handicap license plate may also receive one placard. If you're visiting California, you'll need to get a temporary placard for travelers, which you'll need to keep visible in the car when you park in a handicap spot.
Read More: The Benefits of a Handicap Placard
Qualifying Medical Conditions
Some of the qualifying conditions include heart problems, use of oxygen, inability to walk at least 200 feet without resting, or the use of a cane, crutches or prosthetic. A person who uses a wheelchair also qualifies for a placard.
International Symbol of Accessibility
The International Symbol of Accessibility is easily recognized. It's a stick figure of a person in a wheelchair, in white on a blue background for signage. The handicap placard has the symbol on it. The designated spaces also have a sign with the symbol. The sign must be at least 60 inches off the ground, and it must be clearly visible. Most handicap parking spaces have the International Symbol of Accessibility painted on them in either blue or white, although it's not required by law.
Handicap Parking Spaces
There must be one handicap space per 25 spaces in a parking lot. The space needs to be by a crosswalk, and be near the building's most accessible route. The spaces need to be at least 60 inches wide, and have room for an aisle to get in and out of the vehicle. One handicap space out of eight needs to be van accessible, at least 98 inches wide. Van spaces need to be marked on the sign. Cars with a handicap placard or license plate are allowed to park in van spots.
Abuse of Handicap Placards
It is illegal to park in a handicap space without a handicap placard or license plate. It's also illegal for someone with the proper placard or plate to park in a designated space without the person to whom the privilege was issued. Fines for parking illegally in a handicap spot vary from state to state. The average is $250 for a first violation. Some counties impose even harsher punishment. Abuse of handicap parking laws in some counties can run fines of $500 or more, and even include community service.
Most states recognize the handicap placards from other states. Some states, such as California, may require you to get a temporary placard while you stay there.
Adaptive Access: Handicap Parking
California DMV: FFVR 7 Disabled Person Parking Placards and License Plates
Accessible Go: Disability Parking For Travelers
Paula Brown has been a writer for over 23 years. She is the author of the Dream Wanderers series, and has co-authored the Inside Scoop Series on Walt Disney World. She holds a Bachelors of Arts in theater from New England College in Henniker, NH.


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Laguna Canyon Conservancy
PRESERVATION ISSUES
OUR HISTORY...
Click the image to the left to view an early 1988 publication that tells a short story of the "Save the Canyon" effort and all that was at risk, and ultimately saved by a group of concerned individuals.
Lida Lenney
A retired school teacher who became an activist for open space preservation on the Laguna Beach City Council. Lida was the Founder of LCC which became the 'street voice' of the opposition to proposed development in Laguna Canyon and was the motivating force behind The Walk in Laguna Canyon in 1989.
Lida Lenney & Jon Brand
When the Title to the property was ceremoniously given to the City by the Irvine Company represented then by Carol Hoffman, Lida was there to receive with Jon Brand.
Carolyn Wood
The City of Laguna Beach named the highest point in Laguna Beach the Carolyn Wood Knoll in recognition of all her work and contributions to our community including Saving Laguna Canyon. In addition to the above, Carolyn was on the Board of the Laguna Canyon Foundation, and Friends of Harbors, Beaches, and Parks, and the Top of the World Neighborhood Association. She represented the Fifth Supervisorial District on the Orange County Transportation Authority's Citizens Advisory Committee, and has served the City of Laguna Beach as member and as Chair of the Open Space Committee, and the Parking, Traffic & Circulation Committee.
Carolyn was President of LCC at the time The WALK had been proposed and was a driving force in organizing more resources with the energy of the City to support the WALK.
On November 11, 1989, approximately 8,000 people marched in the canyon from the Festival of Arts Grounds to The Tell (approximately where the Toll Road crosses Laguna Canyon Road) which astounded everyone involved and then brought the Irvine Company back to the negotiating table on humbled knees.
Click the image above for to view an article published in the Los Angele's Times regarding the march of 20,000 concerned citizens to save Laguna Canyon!
Executive Summary of "The Walk"
Gene Felder has a fantastic summary for everyone to enjoy. Please check back. It will be available soon!
Gene Felder, President
Gene has been the legs and action man working with Carolyn for 27 years for LCC, a major player in the Historical Society and all matters environmental in Laguna Beach.
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Laguna Canyon Conservancy, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization supported by grants, donations and membership fees.


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Second and long
May 28, 2014 | Cody Stuart
Mayor Nenshi addresses city's secondary suites battle
* Part two of a three part series on secondary suites in Calgary
It was one of the biggest issues heading into his first campaign.
It came up again during his second successful run at office. And now, Mayor Naheed Nenshi is prepared to take a run at the contentious topic of secondary suites one
more time.
A persistent debate at City Hall, citywide acceptance of the suites is more important today than ever, with
Calgary's rental vacancy rate sitting at "close to zero," the mayor said.
"It's been essential for a long time, but there's no question that we're in a housing crisis at the moment, particularly as it pertains to affordable and entry-level housing," said Nenshi. "And secondary suites are a market solution for that, not a government-driven solution. That's one of the reasons they're so important."
Most recently, a motion by then councillor John Mar to legalize suites across the city was defeated by a 9-6
vote last July.
Secondary suites are currently only permitted in areas zoned RC2, and largely prohibited in areas zoned RC1.
That leaves much of the city off-limits for suites. Four inner-city councillors have launched a bid that would see zoning limits on the suites lifted on all single-family homes in Wards 7, 8, 9 and 11. Led by Ward 7 Coun. Druh Farrell, the notice of motion will go to council on June 9.
In addition to meeting zoning requirements, homeowners wishing to develop or have a legal secondary suite
must ensure the building and property meet specific requirements regarding window size, entrance access and even the number of furnaces in the home.
If a home doesn't meet zoning restrictions, homeowners must file an appeal with the City. A recent study by the Calgary Journal showed just eight of the 20 appeals filed during Nenshi's first term were approved by the City.
Having made the issue a priority during his first campaign, Nenshi has called City Hall`s inability to gain greater acceptance for secondary suites one of the biggest policy failures of his first term. Instead, he's had to settle for what he calls a "series of first downs" that have seen suites legalized in all new communities and a possible easing of the fee structure involved with approving a suite.
"I would like to get to a touchdown. I would like to get to a point where we, like other cities, have secondary
suites legal as a discretionary use in all land use districts," said Nenshi, who admitted he wasn't sure if he'd
be able to meet that goal with the current council.
Asked about criticisms of secondary suites — which have centred around increased traffic, noise and density — Nenshi said concerns raised in council don't necessarily represent the views of Calgarians.
"I actually don't think it's a contentious issue with citizens," said Nenshi. "In fact, in a poll a few years ago, people were asked 'How do you feel about a secondary suite on your street?' and some 77 per cent said yes [to having them]. That's as close to consensus as anything you get anything in municipal politics. You couldn't get that number of people to agree that this last winter was too long."
Conducted by the Calgary Homeless Foundation, the 2009 poll revealed 84 per cent of Calgarians supported the development of new secondary suites; 85 per cent supported the legalization of existing suites.
As one of those who voted no to citywide legalization of the suites, Ward 12 Coun. Shane Keating believes more consultation needs to take place between City Hall and residents.
"My concern was we first have to reach capacity on the areas where secondary suites are permitted, and the uptake on that hasn't been as great as it could be," he said. "The second [concern] is changing [zoning] in midstream without giving residents in the area the input whether or not they want residential suites there."
With current conditions pushing both average rents and housing prices in the city higher and vacancy rates
lower, Nenshi said the issue is still among his main concerns.
According to CREB®, the benchmark price of an average Calgary home increased by 9.5 per cent to $446,300 in April 2014 from one year prior, while the average rent for an apartment in the city has increased, rising by 7.9 per cent from October 2012 to October 2013, according to Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation.
"Yes [it's still a priority]," said Nenshi. "There's real politics here, so you've got to what is possible to do with the council you have. But I strongly believe – continue to believe, have always believed – that this is not just an issue of good governance. It's a moral and ethical issue.
"Everyone in Calgary deserves a safe and decent place to live, and our current regime allows far too many
people to live in illegal places where we have no ability to help guarantee their safety."
Important points to remember when developing a secondary suite in Calgary:
All applications for secondary suites will require an approved and released development permit before a building permit can be applied for
Secondary suites must have a private balcony, deck or patio that is located outside and which is a minimum of 7.5 square metres, with no dimension being less than 1.5 metres
A secondary suite requires that at least one motor vehicle parking stall is provided in addition to those required for the principal residence
The minimum ceiling height for living spaces in a secondary suite is 1.95 metres
Secondary suites must be served by an independent heating and ventilation system
Read part one of the CREBNow secondary suite series here.
Tagged: Calgary | Calgary Community | Calgary Real Estate News | Mayor Naheed Nenshi | Naheed Nenshi | Nenshi | Secondary Suites | Shane Keating
In Quotes: Council on secondary suites A tale of two cities Calgary's new downtown plan seeks to benefit current residents, and attract new ones Cody Stuart / CREB®Now Courageous conversations CREB® CEO Alan Tennant (left) moderated the discussion, as Bill Smith, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Andre Chabot shared their views on housing-related issues. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now Courageous conversations: candidates spar at CREB® mayoral forum CREB® CEO Alan Tennant (left) moderated the discussion, as Bill Smith, Mayor Naheed Nenshi and Andre Chabot shared their views on housing-related issues. Cody Stuart / CREB®Now Year-end sit down with Nenshi Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi hailed Calgarians for helping evacuees from the Fort McMurray fires this past year. CREB®Now photo Calgary's suite life The 'best backyard' The shift is on Suite saga continues How suite it isn't Sounding off on suites Making a case for housing Aging debate Calgary's secondary suite saga continues Suite debate In Quotes: 2014 Civic Census In quotes: Hancock and Nenshi


Here is my first testimonial video from Dave Chandoo, someone who bought a piece of my art who lives locally so I went to his house to do the video. Then my husband Gary, Dave and I went out to dinner at a yummy mexican restaurant.
The angel painting Dave bought is a painting of the Angel of the Lord watching over the universe. If you are interested in the painting process the background is poured and the foreground is painted on over the acrylic pour after it dried.
Although I have had a lot of clients in the past from previous sales it has been hard to be able to contact them because of rules on the sites I have sold off of it is only now that I am asking anyone to share. If you have purchased a painting from me in the past or from a site I have sold from please contact me if you are able to share a short testimonial video with the art piece and what you like about it to put on my website. I would greatly appreciate your help! My email is janeschleppenbach@gmail.com or you may also contact me via facebook at my Facebook page Jane Schleppenbach Art.


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From the phlebotomist of her heart
BY AVALYNDA CASEY For Sauk Valley Media
Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
Caroline Arnould checks a blood sample. Arnould, 31, of Dixon, opened Value Lab, 832 N. Galena Ave., on April 1, after working as a phlebotomist at CGH Medical Center in Sterling for 5 years.
Caroline Arnould, 31, of Dixon, wielding the giant scissors, opened Value Lab at 832 N. Galena Ave. on April 1, after working as a phlebotomist for 5 years at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. That's her husband, Adam, 31, a lieutenant in the Dixon City Fire Department, and their daughter, Adaline, by her side, and to her left are her employees, Connie Asher and Laurie Wetzell.
DIXON – When customers walk through the door of Caroline Arnould's business, they're ready to be put to the test.
Value Lab is a locally owned, walk-in collection center designed to offer businesses and individuals quality lab testing at an affordable price, quickly and conveniently.
Anyone can get tested, with or without a doctor's order. Customers pay out-of-pocket, and Value Lab provides a detailed receipt for insurance purposes.
Arnould, 31, of Dixon, opened Value Lab on April 1, after working as a phlebotomist for 5 years at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.
Arnould is a 2006 Dixon High School graduate who attended Sauk Valley and Kiswaukee community colleges before realizing her dream of owning her own business.
"I couldn't have done it without my friend and co-worker, Laurie [Wetzell]," she says of her receptionist, who worked with her at CGH. "I was meant to meet Laurie. She can't draw blood, and I can't do numbers. She is the brains behind that part."
Arnould and her husband, Adam, 31, a lieutenant in the Dixon City Fire Department, have a infant daughter, Adaline, who comes to work with Mom a few days a week. Arnould won't miss seeing Adaline take her first steps.
"I started looking at childcare costs, and decided I couldn't go that route, so I decided to work for myself. It's what I've always wanted to do."
A doctor can send an order for lab work to Value Lab, and the patient can stop by at their convenience. The samples are collected by certified professionals then sent to a testing facility, with the results sent back to the doctor's office within 24 hours. No insurance is needed, and all the work is 100% confidential.
Fellow phlebotomist Connie Asher, who retired from CGH in August after about 20 years, fills in for Arnould when she needs time off.
Wetzell, of Rock Falls, was a receptionist at CGH when Arnould asked her to join Value Lab.
"I really liked Caroline and wanted to keep working with her," Wetzell said. "We'd had experience working together."
She also likes the concept behind Value Lab.
"I like that people can take their health into their own hands," Wetzell said.
"If you aren't getting answers from your doctor, you can go with your 'gut' and have yourself tested. Our work reduces your need to make appointments to see the doctor, when they are going to just prescribe tests anyway.
"Some people are lucky enough to figure out an undiagnosed disease, and many results are returned immediately," she said.
One of the results of their lab tests, Wetzell said, is "peace of mind."
"Some parents want to know what their kids are up to. With peer pressure and things available, we can help parents have difficult conversations with their kids. Some patients are worried about a lab test through their work, so they come here first to make sure the results are good."
Arnould comes from an entrepreneurial family: Her father, Scott Burkitt, owns Pfoutz Plumbing and Heating in Franklin Grove, and her mom, Linda Burkitt, owns Tipsy's Bar and Grill in downtown Dixon.
"Mom started in that space as the original owner of Stuff for 11 years, which changed to Bloomin' Stuff, and is now Tipsy's," she said.
"I learned how to work from watching my parents. If someone didn't show up, they had to go in. They were there every day. Middle-of-the-night calls, problems, all of it, they were there."
Arnould is proud that Value Lab is owned and run by women, but they didn't do it alone.
"I worked with Emily Zimmerman in the Small Business Development Center at Sauk Valley Community College. She helped me get a business plan together, connect with the bank, and introduced me to the owner of this building."
Her Dixon connections helped, too.
"It's so hard for the average person to know what to do when starting a business. Dixon Main Street offers a $5,000 microgrant, and I was referred to a bank for partial financing, and other practical support."
Anytime Arnould can get her name out to the public, she is all-in.
"I have called names out of the Yellow Pages to let people know we are here," she said, and they were even on a float on this year's Petunia Festival parade.
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