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Published on September 27, 2017 September 27, 2017 in News by Samantha Cosme
President Trump hosted the Prime Minister of Spain, Mariano Rajoy, at the White House on Tuesday afternoon. The alliance between the two nations remains strong as both countries continue to uphold their strategic and economic relations.
"Relations between the two countries have been excellent. We must continue to work to strengthen those relations even more," Rajoy said.
The meeting focused primarily on bilateral efforts to fight against geopolitcal threats, staunch opposition to the Catalonian referendum that both men share, and how the Puerto Rican crisis is being addressed.
After the recent terrorist attack on Spain last month, measures to subdue terrorism have increased by both countries. President Trump assured that "we will continue to deny the terrorists their funding, their territories, and any form of support for their wicked ideology."
Spain's troops have trained members of the Iraqi security forces acting as hosts to American service members on Spanish bases. Prime Minister Rajoy suggested that "we still need to do a lot in the area of intelligence. We need to improve the coordination mechanisms in the area of cybersecurity."
In regards to North Korea, Spain has taken action by expelling the North Korean ambassador. They continue to work with the U.S. to isolate North Korea while striving for its de-nuclearization. Trump has stated that the military option remains a possibility, especially in light of North Korea's Foreign Minister accusing President Trump of declaring war.
In regards to Venezuela, Spain has spoken out against Maduro's regime and, like the U.S., issued the stepping up of economic sanctions. "We've noted that there's a need to sustain international pressure on the Venezuelan government," Rajoy said.
The recent revolts by Catalans to hold a referendum vote to separate from Spain has gained widespread coverage, especially since the Spanish government is halting the vote through aggressive policing measures. When asked about his thoughts on the referendum, Trump stated that he believes "Spain should remain united."
Rajoy believes it would be "very wrong" and explained that the referendum cannot take place there without an electoral committee or proper organization of the referendum. When asked about the political crisis, Rajoy affirmed that "he will not be calling early elections." Efforts to quell the referendum remain controversial, even after polls have shown that the majority of Catalans do not wish to become an independent state.
As Puerto Rico remains without power and citizens stay short on supplies, the island continues to be in a state of crisis. Both Trump and Rajoy expressed solidarity for the people of Puerto Rico. Trump emphasized FEMA efforts as well as the work done by first responders to assist Puerto Ricans who have lost their homes.
The restoration process has included the "unloading, on an hourly basis, [of] massive loads of food, water, and supplies." Trump will be visiting Puerto Rico next Tuesday to assess the situation and assist in relief efforts.
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Over a month has passed since state lawmakers drastically amended New York's rent laws, and landlords are already stirring the pot.
Seven property-owners, and two landlord advocacy groups, namely the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA), and Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP), who purportedly represent over 28,000 landlords, filed a complaint in federal court against the City of New York, the Rent Guidelines Board, the commissioner of New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, and a host of others.
The suit claims that the new rent regulations violate the 14th Amendment's due process clause and the takings clause of the Fifth Amendment, which provides that "private property [shall not] be taken for public use without just compensation."
While the Fifth Amendment only applies to actions taken by the federal government, the 14th Amendment brings state and local government into the picture as well.
Joseph Strasburg, President of the RSA told the NYT in an interview that: "We're going into the court system clearly with an eye of getting to the [United States] Supreme Court." He added, "And we recognize that this is a long journey."
While the road to the Supremes may indeed be bumpy, the suit has been fast-tracked because of a ruling last month (Knick v. Township of Scott) allowing plaintiffs to proceed directly to federal court when state and local governments take property without just compensation. This decision overrules 34 years of precedent, which required plaintiffs to file in state court first.
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Indycar vs f1 horsepower
Is Indy car faster than f1?
Over that time, the series has perfected the F1 vehicle. If it's top speeds you're looking for, IndyCar may be the way to go, but some may argue that Formula 1 cars are actually faster . IndyCar may have top speed, but F1 cars have the advantage of reaching theirs much quicker.
How much HP is a f1 car?
The total power of a F1 engine is measured after calculating the power in the V6 engines, and Energy Recovery System (ERS). Considering the development of engine by the aforementioned engine suppliers, it is considered that the current F1 cars carry more than the magic number of 1000 HP .
What's better f1 or IndyCar?
F1 is all about man and machine and technological challenges. IndyCar on the other hand is about creating a fairer and cheaper playing field to maximise driver and team input. For that reason, this is out of 10: Five points available for the car's technology and five points for what impact they have on the racing.
Is IndyCar more dangerous than f1?
IndyCar drivers racing with active injuries with regularity because they're getting injured with regularity. With the nature of IndyCar , especially on ovals, combined with the fact that Formula One cars have more cockpit protection, the vicious crashes and subsequent injuries in IndyCar simply don't happen in F1 .
Do Formula One drivers pee in the car?
Yeah well, THEY DONT have any such set-up! Instead, F1 drivers pee inside their race suits during the race.
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Why do f1 engines rev so high?
Lower piston speeds means less stress on the connecting rods and crankshaft as well as acceptable flame propagation speeds, allowing the engine to rev even higher. Formula 1 engines and motorcycle engines often have very high bore/stroke ratios, allowing for higher engine speeds (and thus more power).
Are f1 cars street legal?
It's the result of a bet with Lola engineers: Could you make a road- legal F1 car ? The answer, with a few caveats, is yes. The biggest issue, as you'd imagine, was ride height. That's been increased to offer 1.9 inches of ground clearance, and is adjustable up to 2.9 inches.
How expensive is an f1 car?
Although the cost of the main components of a Formula One car can come to over 14 million dollars, constructors try to mask the total in order to avoid penalties by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile). For example, the FIA has put a ceiling on the cost of an F1 car engine at $15 million.
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What is top speed of f1 car?
What is the fastest car race?
2018: Top 10 Fastest Cars in The World Hennessey Venom GT: 270MPH. Bugatti Chiron: 261 MPH. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport : 268 MPH. SCC Ultimate Aero: 256 MPH. Tesla Roadster: 250MPH (unverified) Saleen S7 Twin Turbo: 248 MPH. Koenigsegg CCR: 242 MPH. Mclaren F1: 241 MPH. The Mclaren F1 is more than just a former world's-fastest car.
Is Nascar more dangerous than f1?
Is NASCAR or F1 /Indy cars more dangerous ? NASCAR races almost exclusively on ovals, F1 on "road" and street circuits, whilst Indy uses all 3. Oval racing tends to be more dangerous than circuit racing, in part due to higher speeds and the close proximity of walls.
Why do Indy cars not have power steering?
With Verizon IndyCar Series regulations not allowing power steering , the Indy car puts much more stress on a driver's wrists, arms and shoulders than an F1 racer when the aerodynamic load piles on and dramatically increases the effort needed to turn the car.
How dangerous is IndyCar racing?
Both are extremely dangerous in their own right. Perhaps the gravest danger posed to an IndyCar driver is the open cockpit. Indy cars travel at a much higher rate of speed. At this year's first race in Talladega, one of the fastest and most dangerous tracks in all of NASCAR, the average speed was 156 miles per hour.
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Inflatable SUP or hard SUP?… that's the topic of discussion between many paddlers, and one that many find hard to answer.
You've probably heard some people say they will only ever paddle a hard board, and then others say an iSUP (inflatable SUP) is the way to go. So who's right? Well to put it simply, there is a time and a place for both. But one thing is for sure… you will see many of each type of board on the water this year.
What sort of paddler are you? And what do you want to use your SUP for?
Where do you plan to store your SUP?
What is your SUP budget?
How rough are you on your equipment?!!
You need to think about what you want to do on, and achieve from your stand up paddleboard.
If you want to race at a high level, and enter sprint, distance and BOP (battle of the paddle) events, it will be very hard to find one board that suits all conditions. Hence, you see top racers with a line up of boards on the beach! These are generally of lightweight carbon construction, making them stiffer and more responsive. Although some of the race iSUP boards are up there with glass fiber race boards in the speed stakes, they do suffer when it comes to racing in swell or off the beach, due to the boards flexing slightly. Any flex will decrease the overall speed of the board. If you are racing seriously no doubt you will have a few boards in your collection anyway. But in the flat water events, taking place on lakes and rivers, there is really no reason why you shouldn't see an iSUP on the podium this year.
For the performance SUP surfer there are so many variables to consider, such as rocker line, rail shape, bottom profile, fin setup and volume size. iSUP's do not have the variety of bottom or rails shapes like a hard board, and therefore you can not expect them to perform like a hard board. However that doesn't mean you can't surf on an iSUP. Of course you can… you're just unlikely to win the world tour on one!
or a shed (unless you want a board in the middle of your lounge!) And obviously if you have a 14′ race board you're going to need a big one! An iSUP however can be stored almost anywhere, even in your wardrobe! So if storage space is an issue, then really your decision has been made for you! iSUP or no SUP!
This can be the largest factor when buying a SUP. How much do you want to spend? You will find that in general the RRP on an iSUP (at time of writing) will be less than the equivalent sized hard SUP.
In the secondhand market you will find that iSUP's hold their money more. This may be due to the fact that there are less of them around. You will also find that most of the same aged iSUPs will be a very similar price. This is probably due to the fact that they are all in a very similar condition. iSUP's are very hard wearing and generally look good even after 2-3 years of frequent use. The secondhand hard board market is more established and therefore there is more choice. However hard board prices can vary hugely even between identical boards, due to the varying board conditions. You can tell if a hard board has been looked after… if it looks good, then it is good. For used SUP's and more. Go to the SUPboarder classified page and grab a bargain.
How rough are you on your kit?
If you want to get into white water paddling or think you're likely to drive over your board in the carpark then an iSUP is for you! When it comes to durability an iSUP wins hands down. Most of the damage done to a paddleboard is done during transport, to and from the waters edge. If you're good with your kit and not planning to have any fights with hard objects… then go hard. If you want the whole family and the dog on the board, or go sliding down the riverbank… then go for an iSUP.
There are so many more pro's and con's to each type of board. In the end most paddlers would love to have both. It all comes down to what suits you and your circumstances best.
Let us know what you're paddling on and why.
For tips of what to look out for when buying an inflatable SUP. And what's the difference between a good one and bad one. Read SUPboarders feature 'iSUPs – everything you need to know!' here.
Don't care, just want to SUP.
OLD are you geting stiff in the joints and missing waves on your long board are you standing up to slow then do what I did eight years ago go to a paddle board.
SUP is the best!!,.. hard board, please!..
iSUP's are getting more n more popular. They're really smart for transport!
There are so many solid Inflatable SUP boards out there now, and the prices are almost lower than many hard boards.
iSUPs are getting every bit as sophisticated as traditional boards are now. I agree, if you're trying to win races you're not going to do so with an inflatable but for pretty much everyone else, it's hard not to like the idea of an iSUP due to their affordability, transportability, and durability. Personally, I like the ISLE iSUP but Tower does a nice one as well.
I agree, Haley. Inflatables just keep getting better and better, and for the overwhelming majority of people, they are a far better choice.
"Stand Up Paddle & Longboard" thank you so much, you hit the nail on the head for me. I surf SUP and am only investigating iSUP to get to an out of the way Indo island that takes 3 flights to get to. But if the iSUP don't perform in the surf there's no point.
There are some great Inflatable boards out there, but unfortunately I haven't found a brand that will survive in Darwin's tropical climate for anytime even close to half the life of a hard board. I know I'm missing out on sales, but I want my customers to come back . So far we've tried 5 major brands and one minor one. We continue to hope someone will solve the glue problem and offer a board with a longer warranty, that we can sell with confidence.
Doesn't sound good! What sort of temperatures are you dealing with Geoff? Love to know more?
I have used a wide range of inflatable paddle boards over the years, and I can certainly say that iSUP's are just keep getting better and better. They're really easy to transport and store which makes em a great choice for most people out there.
Thanks for your comment Alex. It will be interesting to see where iSUPs will go in years to come.


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Forex auction rules miss deadline
Published:Wednesday | April 12, 2017 | 12:00 AMMcPherse Thompson
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) said it is still consulting with foreign exchange dealers as well as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the formulation of rules that will govern the proposed multiple-price foreign exchange auction.
It has missed the March 2017 timeline it had planned to publish the rules, but said it is now in constant dialogue with the fund, from which it expects receive more technical advice before it embarks on implementing the system.
BOJ Senior Deputy Governor John Robinson was unavailable for comment, but last November he told the Financial Gleaner that trading under the new system was expected to start in July 2017.
Under a competitive auction system, the central bank will buy foreign exchange first from bidders who offer to sell at the lowest price, while it will sell first to those who offer to buy at the highest price.
Competitive auctions create a level playing field for all participants, provide transparency and efficient price discovery, and protect the public purse, the central bank said in a release.
It said the competitive auctions will be introduced gradually and will occur in a context of ongoing consultation with market stakeholders and technical advice from the IMF.
"These plans are not a return to the foreign exchange auction system of the 1980s, which was about allocating scarce foreign currency and which centralised all foreign exchange trading at the BOJ," the bank emphasised.
The central bank said it now has the opportunity to concentrate more closely on upgrading elements of its monetary policy operations, including its reaction to the foreign exchange market, because of sustained economic stability and an ongoing economic reform programme with continued fiscal discipline and consolidation.
It already operates auctions for deposit-taking institutions that borrow Jamaican dollars weekly in the domestic money market, and regular auctions of one-year certificates of deposit.
It also conducts monthly auctions of Treasury bills on behalf of the Government of Jamaica.
The BOJ pointed out that individuals and businesses will not be directly affected by this planned change, and when the central bank introduces foreign exchange auctions in Jamaica, the transition will only affect the way in which it interacts with authorised dealers and cambios.
"This means that the new operational approach will not, in any way, change the manner or freedom in which the public currently buys or sells foreign exchange from or to their bankers or cambios. There will be no changes to the public's ability to convert, spend or save foreign exchange as and where it sees fit," BOJ said.
"On the other hand, interested members of the public will receive more precise and timely information on the foreign exchange market."
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So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to go on ahead to you, and arrange in advance for this bountiful gift that you have promised, so that it may be ready as a voluntary gift and not as an extortion.
Sometimes it is surprisingly simple to be the Church. It' doesn't cost a lot some days; a few hours, some hot cocoa mix, folks bring a few freshly picked apples, a bag of oranges, and we reuse our coloring tablecloths, a few favorite games, and a kickball. I've got a whole room full of books on theology, Biblical Studies, Adaptive Leadership, Church Revitalization and Narrative Family Therapy, but you know, sometimes it comes easily to be the People of God, partnering with the Holy Spirit's work in the world.
Yesterday we had another pop-up event in Alhambra Bark in the Woodbourne-McCabe Neighborhood, and it was easy. Our own Macy made delicious cookies, and she and her brother's, along with her parents Sam and Leigh, played one of the most inspired games of Kick-Ball I've seen in years. Tom and Linda came by to chat with folks, and along with Joy reconnected with friends from Summer camp, we were the Church with our neighbors down the road. Sometimes, being the Church of Jesus Christ, it doesn't take a whole lot, but it means the world to us, and the people we are blessed to be with.
We are a community, rich in relationship. We are a community of folks willing to invest our time in showing up to be with folks. I loved watching what happened yesterday, as folks from Govans and Maryland, and the neighborhood showed up, and our table began to overflow with food, with bananas and oranges, apples and grapes, the food that just kept coming in the park. Yesterday, I saw our community give beautifully of itself, not in a way that was condescending, not some kind of white-savior experience, but one of genuine relationship, and investment in what God is doing in the world.
Sometimes, we have all we need to be with the People of God, to equip the Saints in our midst to be and become who God has dreamed of them being since before She laid the foundations of the Earth.
After yesterday, I am still full of life, still full of gratitude, still full of Thanksgiving for what God can bring about from what we are so rich in.
I got to tell you, it's hilarious to me that yesterday, on my day off, I got to play, and it was my job. You paid me to play kickball, to be hugged by children, who were excited for us to come back. My sacrifice of Play yesterday, it was an offering I was excited to give, something that enriched me. Sometimes, being the church, getting to be a part of it, is a gift to us, much more than what we give.
And this, to me, seems to be the key to being a good steward of our resources as a Church. When it works, what a beautiful gift it can be to us to give. What a beautiful reversal takes place, where those who, by the measures of the world, should have all the power, with our wealth, and social power, are suddenly the student's of what Jesus is up to in our world.
Last week, McKenna preached an incredible sermon about the ways in which institutions, religious and otherwise, can devour the resources of vulnerable people in our midst. She shared Jesus' anger, and his wisdom that these kinds of institutions, who claim to be charitable, but who perpetuate paternalistic, and condescending systems, that maintain the edifice of false piety and devotion, are coming down. In their stead, Jesus sets a different vision for how the world should be, where we follow the leadership of the widows, the woman in the story, who knows all too well the ways institutions can eat us alive, smiling all the while.
And the way we get to the world as it should be, to this vision, is surprising, at least for me. The journey Jesus invites us on, It can be one of experiencing energy and renewal. Participating in the community of Jesus, it can be a process that leads us to feeling more fully alive, being in relationships that enrich us, where power is built through the gifts and stories and experiences of everyone involved, and no one feels the crushing weight of trying to keep things going.
That's a lesson my Father taught me growing up, about our resources of time and money. Our church was pretty rag-tag when I was younger. We had workdays to maintain the property, each family cleaned the church twice a year so we could save on hiring a janitor, and just about everyone volunteered to make this thing called church run. That's been one of the many ways in which MPC's history has, for me, felt like coming home.
My Dad and I used to volunteer to do Janitor duty together, figuring my Mother had plenty to do keeping our home clean. And I found that I actually loved it, cleaning with him. He and I didn't often find ways to connect, but something about mopping and cleaning toilets together, vacuuming and dusting the chairs, it is a memory I've always kept. Sure, it was service, but it enriched our relationship in a way that I didn't think was possible most of the time growing up. I realized that serving with Church, sometimes it was a way to be joined to other people, even, God help us, other members of our families, in a way that was enriching.
Years later, when I started attending our Youth Group, I got to see another side of offering. For years, our Youth group was led by our Pastor's Wife, Cindy Nelson. Cindy never went to Seminary, wasn't ordained, but she is just as much a Pastor as her Husband Thom is, just without the title. But when Thom and Cindy where called to another church, our youth group fell on hard times. For me, a closeted, nerdy kid in Suburban Oregon, Youth Group was the World as it should be, just for a little bit, each Sunday evening. It was a place where I could find belonging, and experience God's love, in a world where I often heard lies about God hating people like me. When Cindy left, volunteer Youth Group leaders stepped in, but they just didn't have enough time in their busy lives to be present with all of us, through all the challenges we were facing. Youth work, as so many of you know, takes a lot of time over cookies and coffee, french fries and on basketball courts, talking, and being present with our young people. So a group of parents and congregants were gathered, and were asked if they could make a serious financial gift to the church so that we could bring on a part-time youth worker. I never had known anything about our families financial standing, or our giving to the Church, and I was surprised when my Dad asked to talk with me after the meeting. He shared that he and my mother had been asked to contribute, and then he asked me about what I thought, what it would mean for me if we had, along with our volunteers, a dedicated youth minister. I don't remember what I said, but I do remember what a gift it was, to receive from my parents, an investment in our church, that enriched my spiritual life, my sense of belonging. I realized that, sometimes, when we are asked to share our resources, it can so clearly align with who we are as a family, as a person, that it is a gift to be able to give our money away. High School was difficult, but sometimes when I would question my Father's love for me, when I would go meet with our Youth Minister, there was always this reminder in the back of my mind, that he was helping to pay her salary. Deep down, I knew that, even if he didn't understand quite how to show it always, there was love there.
Friends, for some of us, sharing our resources can be a practice that grows us, and binds us to one another in powerful, surprising ways. It can be, oddly, easy to give up resources of our time, our money, it can be easy to build relationships to further the reign of God, in ways that enrich us, and not deplete us.
Our reading this morning reminds us though that it comes from taking the time to develop relationships, for leaders in our community to listen, to take time to explore and discern what can be enriching to our souls, what can deepen the love experienced in our community, what opportunities to invest in our life together.
And so, this Advent, and Christmas, January and February of 2019, and this Lent, I have worked with many of you to find ways that we can offer our time, our talents, our relationships to one another, to find ourselves enriched by sharing what we have, and finding ourselves fed where we are in need of support.
And the Session, we have begun the process of creating a Stewardship Team, so that we can learn about the ways we can each be enriched through Stewardship, in all its many forms. Paul's not the only one at work in the community we read about this morning. He has a team of folks who help him raise support for the work of the Saints. The community takes time to learn what people care about, where God is active in their lives and the community around them, so that their giving can be joyous, and enriching through the Power of God in our lives.
Beloved, you will soon be receiving your Pledge Cards for our 2019 stewardship campaign. This year, I am asking that we pray and consider supporting the work of God through MPC by investing our resources in this place. We are at a crossroads, and now is the time to dig deep, if we are able, to move our world from the way it is, to the way Jesus dreams it will be, the way we dream it will be when we find it easy to be generous. These next three years are the time to be bold, to set us on a course of being sustainable for those in our wider community who are searching for MPC to be their spiritual home. These three years are a time to step into the ring, and be a part of creating a movement of neighbors and friends, moving our world more in line with the way the world should be, who are no longer able to let our world be the way it is. Now is the time to create a community where our children and our Elders can step into the dreams of our Ancestors, of being filled with Thanksgiving for what Jesus is bringing about in our personal, family, and communal lives.
Beloved, this week, as you give thanks, I invite you to pray and consider how you can invest your precious resources of time, money, and relationships in Maryland Presbyterian Church. You will receive a pledge card, and you will also receive something known as an asset map. It is a way of being able to more fully explore how you might be called into pledging here at MPC. It has come from my meeting with so many of you this past year, and the needs our session has heard from you. It comes from hearing of the gifts God has placed in your life, in the depths of who you are, your sources of joy and creativity and promise. I would ask you to prayerfully consider how you are called to participate in MPC's life in 2019.
God is blessing us all through the life of this community, in new and exciting, and surprising ways. Let us bask in the ease that being church can be at times, when we have been prepared for such a moment as this.


Explorer has always been associated with helping people go places they otherwise could not, and the BraunAbility MXV furthers that reputation.
The world's only volume production wheelchair-accessible SUV will be on display in the Ford Motor Company booth at the 2016 New York International Auto Show.
Ford Motor Company and BraunAbility joined forces to create the BraunAbility MXV™, a wheelchair-accessible SUV that gives wheelchair users the quality and dependability of a BraunAbility mobility vehicle, and the adventurous, "unstoppable" spirit of an Explorer SUV.
The BraunAbility MXVTM features patented sliding-door technology, removable driver and passenger seats, and a powered, lighted in-floor ramp. Other features include a sliding shifter for increased space, a space-saving front seat base design, integrated key fob that operates both door and ramp, and an available tow package.
Featuring a 3.5-liter V6 engine, the BraunAbility MXVTM delivers the performance and capability Explorer drivers have embraced for years, including an EPA-estimated rating of 17 city mpg, 24 highway mpg and 20 combined mpg. Actual mileage will vary. The MXV also delivers an estimated 5,000-pound maximum tow capacity.
The BraunAbility MXVTM is produced at BraunAbility's 170,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Winamac, Indiana, and sold at more than 200 authorized dealers throughout the United States.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Michigan, manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 197,000 employees and 67 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://www.corporate.ford.com.
BraunAbility is the world's leading manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vehicles and wheelchair lifts in the mobility industry. Founded nearly 50 years ago by Ralph Braun, the corporation was built on the age-old adage, "Necessity is the mother of invention." Ralph Braun was a young man who used a wheelchair and had no reliable transportation to and from his place of work. He built his first wheelchair-accessible vehicle in 1972, and since then the company has grown into the most well-known and experienced name in the mobility industry, bringing independence to millions of individuals across the world.


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Federal Reserve announces extension through October 30, 2009, of its existing liquidity programs that were scheduled to expire on April 30, 2009
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The Federal Reserve on Tuesday announced the extension through October 30, 2009, of its existing liquidity programs that were scheduled to expire on April 30, 2009. The Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) took these actions in light of continuing substantial strains in many financial markets.
The Board of Governors approved the extension through October 30 of the Asset-Backed Commercial Paper Money Market Mutual Fund Liquidity Facility (AMLF), the Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF), the Money Market Investor Funding Facility (MMIFF), the Primary Dealer Credit Facility (PDCF), and the Term Securities Lending Facility (TSLF). The FOMC also took action to extend the TSLF, which is established under the joint authority of the Board and the FOMC.
In addition, to address continued pressures in global U.S. dollar funding markets, the temporary reciprocal currency arrangements (swap lines) between the Federal Reserve and other central banks have been extended to October 30. This extension currently applies to the swap lines between the Federal Reserve and each of the following central banks: the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Banco Central do Brasil, the Bank of Canada, Danmarks Nationalbank, the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, the Bank of Korea, the Banco de Mexico, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the Norges Bank, the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the Sveriges Riksbank, and the Swiss National Bank. The Bank of Japan will consider the extension at its next Monetary Policy Meeting. The Federal Reserve action to extend the swap lines was taken by the Federal Open Market Committee.
The current expiration date for the Term Asset-Backed Securities Loan Facility (TALF) remains December 31, 2009. Other Federal Reserve liquidity facilities, such as the Term Auction Facility (TAF), do not have a fixed expiration date.
The AMLF provides loans to depository institutions to purchase asset-backed commercial paper from money market mutual funds. The CPFF provides a liquidity backstop to U.S. issuers of commercial paper. The MMIFF supports a private-sector initiative to provide liquidity to U.S. money market investors. The PDCF provides discount window loans to primary dealers. Under the TSLF, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York auctions term loans of Treasury securities to primary dealers. The TALF will support the issuance of asset-backed securities collateralized by student loans, auto loans, credit card loans, and loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration. Under the TAF, Reserve Banks auction term discount window loans to depository institutions.
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Parent Co. / How Parents Can Encourage Their Kids To "Be Brave, Stay Wild" From Animal Expert and Author Coyote Peterson
When I was a kid, my parents opened the door in the morning and said, "Go outside. Be back for lunch." I'd spend the early hours chasing bullfrogs, building elaborate castles out of sticks, and playing in the endless mud that decorated our out-of-commission 250-acre farm in Maine.
After I wolfed down a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at lunchtime, their trusting request was repeated, "Go outside. Be back for supper." I always returned, as instructed, right before our dinner plates landed on the table. My childhood wasn't perfect, but in some respects it was downright glorious. I was an adventure seeker and outdoor enthusiast before I knew my ABCs.
Today, parents often shudder when I tell them about my upbringing. "But you could have been kidnapped!" they sputter with wide eyes. "What if you had been hurt? Or worse!"
Back then, hypotheticals did not drive parenting. Good judgement may have been partially off the table too, but our parents placed their faith in us. Plus, we didn't have a multitude of electronics and fifty stations of infinite cartoons. We had to find ways to keep ourselves busy, and there was no better place to do that than the great outdoors.
Coyote Peterson, animal expert and host of "Brave Wilderness," had a similar upbringing. He spent much of his childhood exploring the woods behind his home in the small town of Newbury, Ohio. There, a simple love of animals and appreciation for the outdoors gave him inspiration for his hit YouTube channel and new book "Brave Adventures: Wild Animals in a Wild World."
"From those early days, I told my Mom that I wanted to have my own reptile show some day. I wanted to be the one to show other people this incredible world that I had come to love and respect," Peterson reveals in the prologue.
In short standalone chapters, he recalls some of his most memorable encounters with creatures from all over the world and the environments in which they live. From his first spontaneous moment with a snapping turtle at eight years old to the many nail-biting adventures with his Brave Wilderness team, the book reminds us that animals rule the wild places of this planet. But, according to Peterson, that shouldn't stop parents from encouraging their kids to explore beyond their front doors. There are plenty of ways for your child to "Be Brave, Stay Wild," as Peterson says at the end of each "Brave Wilderness" episode.
He recommends that children start in their own backyards where the opportunities are endless yet often hidden. "Anybody who has rocks or logs or trees, anything like that around their house, you can go outside and find some sort of an animal. Even if it's something as simple as a beetle or a worm, it's still exciting."
He's also a fan of local and state parks, which are affordable and accessible for families of all sizes. "They have beautifully manicured trails and posted directions, making it a safe adventure for any family," he says. Once children are a little older, in the 10 to 15 age range, adventures can become more challenging and ambitious. Backcountry backpacking, "spending at least one night in the wilderness, usually at a designated backcountry campsite or trail shelter far from the nearest road," is a good starting point.
If your child is fearful of or intimidated by nature, Peterson suggests reading as a gateway. He was inspired by books such as "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea," "Misty of Chincoteague," and "Jaws," and spent a considerable amount of time learning about different species from encyclopedias and other wilderness guides at his local library.
When exploring the outdoors, proper identification of animal species, Peterson explains, is the most important thing you and your child can do to stay safe. "You can walk upon something and be like, 'Wow, that is a really cool looking snake.' But it could venomous. It could kill you," he warns. Peterson encourages kids to admire animals from a safe distance, but also realizes that curiosity sometimes gets the best of us.
"Obviously people are curious by nature, especially kids, and they're going to want to catch things, they're going to want to handle them, they're going to want to get a closer look," says Peterson.
In each show, Peterson travels the world teaching his audience about and interacting with earth's most dangerous, abstract, and misunderstood animals. On occasion, he even endures bites, stings, pinches, and barbs to show viewers how the human body reacts and how to remedy the different situations.
Even so, he urges caution and education. "You can get incredibly close to things and not touch something and have the same intimate and meaningful encounter with an animal without ever disturbing it in its natural environment," he says.


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So how can I show the user the size/length the feature would have, if he/she would add a vertex at the current mouse position?
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The two-pronged attacks on the Yulia Tymoshenko government by the President's Secretariat and Party of Regions has ceased despite the the fact that her demise - her resignation as prime minister - was seconds away. It seemed nothing could prevent Tymoshenko's opponents finishing her off.
The leader of BYuT was to be removed from power according to the following scenario: the announcement of the dissolution of the democratic coalition; the reading of the KabMin's economic progress report in parliament [see previous blogs]; a vote of no confidence in the government; and the formation of a new semi-legitimate 'broad' coalition and new 'broad' KabMin. Bank Street [Pres's Secretariat] had planned all this according to tight schedule: even the date for Tymoshenko's 'execution' - June 24th - had been 'pencilled in' by 'Regionaly' when the reading of the KabMin report at an extraordinary parliamentary session of parliament was to take place. But the extraordinary VR session proposal was still-born as it became clear that at each stage of the plan, [named by ill-wishers as the Baloha/Kolesnikov plan], there were unsurmountable obstacles.
Problems for the initiators of reformatting of the parliamentary majority begun at the first stage, i.e. the official announcement of "death" of the ruling BYuT/NUNS coalition following the exit of deputies Ihor Rybakov and Yuriy But. The speaker of the Supreme Rada Arseniy Yatseniuk showed unexpected obstinacy. The ignoring of demands and threats from the Party of Regions fraction by the VR speaker was quite predictable, but a similar reaction from Yatsenyuk to desperate requests from the President's Secretariat to 'bury' the democratic coalition was an unpleasant surprise for Bank Street. A 'Kommentarii' source claimed that Arseniy Petrovich Yatsenyuk had a long telephone conversation with the head of this joint venture, Viktor Baloha, about this. Baloha demanded the speaker make an official statement in parliament declaring the absence in the VR of a majority during an extraordinary session planned for June 24th. Such a statement would have cleared a direct route to resignation of PM Yulia Tymoshenko, and would at least downgrade the government and its head to "acting" status only. The source asserts that the conversation between Yatseniuk and Baloha was heated, but without success for the head of the presidential office. It seems the speaker Yatsenyuk had explained to the head of the joint venture that he would terminate the democratic coalition only if he was personally asked to do so by the President. Yatsenyuk's calculations were correct - the president did not have the guts to make this request and as a result all the clever schemes to get rid of Tymoshenko collapsed like a house of cards.
Its no secret that any reformatting of the parliamentary majority would harm Yatsenkyuk's political interests and the chances of him hanging onto the speaker's chair would diminish. He has begun to enjoy his leading role parliament, and for him it had become important to find ways to rescue the democratic coalition, thereby raising his own rating. Yatseniuk had spent a fruitful round of personal negotiations with Tymoshenko, and right away the parties agreed mutual neutrality and non agression postures. So, in exchange for his adherence to principles of preservation of the coalition the premier promised Yatsenyuk support in the mass-media controlled by BYuT. After Bank Street became aware of the mutual understanding reached between the prime minister and the speaker, Baloha broadcast a statement on behalf of Yushchenko that the head of parliament is a key figure in action to renew the democratic coalition, and has tried to place all responsibility for the majority's future prospects on speaker's shoulders.
Publically, the formation of this 'situational' union between Tymoshenko and Yatseniuk was marked by a meeting of the prime minister, the speaker, and leaders of fractions of the coalition covered by television cameras when Yulia T. entirely supported Arseniy Petrovich's initiative to urgently pass a law about internal and foreign policy of the country until 2010. (In truth, the prime minister is suggesting consideration be given to this bill in a package together with a statement on the program of activity of the government which would give Tymoshenko a year's immunity from dismissal). She also informed of the KabMin's intention in the near future to submit the long-awaited project of changes to the state budget. At the same meeting both Tymoshenko on behalf of BYuT, and Vyacheslav Kirilenko from NUNS mutually declared pre-term parliamentary elections of which the opposition and also President's Secretary frequently speak, to be unnecessary.
'Kommentarii' sources in Bank Street assert that Yushchenko has already approved the formation of a new parliamentary majority, requesting Party of Regions do the 'spadework', the President's position being: "I am ready to support you if you collect the necessary 226 VR votes".
'Regionaly' quickly got down to business garnering 150 VR deputies' votes demanding examination of the question of responsibility of the KabMin, but then encountered problems organizing an extraordinary session of parliament. The Communist Party declared they were against any extraordinary sitting of parliament. Party head Petro Symonenko even called a special press conference to explain there was no sense in it. Their position is clear - they realize they will not be asked to participate in any majority coalition of whatever variety, primarily because of a Yushchenko's hostile attitude to the Communist Party. At this moment the Communist Party is more inclined to co-operation with Tymoshenko, situationally supporting some of BYuT's initiatives, so to change the current political set-up would serve no purpose for them.
Bank Street and PoR placed much hope in co-operation with Lytyvyn's Bloc too. According to observers, Volymyr Lytyvyn really did engage with them on the creation of a broad coalition, but simultaneously continued a dialogue with the democratic coalition about the possibility of joining the still-existing de jure majority. Lytvyn's aim, by operating on two fronts, was to secure the VR speaker's chair for himself. However, Yushenko is against giving Lytyvn this important position because he is afraid that under a Lytvyn speakership he would definitively lose control over parliament. At least the current VR speaker, Yatseniuk, does not have his own political project, or ideas of political independence, so dialogue between Bank Street and Yatsenyuk are much simpler.
So, at the moment its is unlikely that the necessary number of votes in favour of a non confidence vote in the KabMin could be assembled. The situation is aggravated by that fact that those in favour of reformatting of parliamentary majority are split on the nomination of any future prime minister.
There are several pretender to replace Tymoshenko from the Bank Street/Akhmetov combination - Bohatyryova, Baloha, Yatseniuk and others, but not one of them is a candidate of general concensus. The are different views on who should head the government even in the Party of Regions where Viktor Yanukovych's ambitions are well-known. The internal party group focused on the current PoR leader were the most enthusiastic in proposing the resignation of the KabMin and were most heavily engaged in conducted a mass p.r. attack against the goverment. Authors of the no-confidence vote project included Alexander Efremov, Elena Lukash and Alexander Lavrinovich -all of them from Yanukovych's circle, rather than that of Akhmetov. And nobody is seriously mentioning one important nuance: according to the new version on the law on the KabMin Viktor Yanukovych actually has no right to hold a post in the government because of previous criminal convictions. Unlike previous versions, the new version does not include a clause stating that a citizen can be a member of Cabinet, if any previous convictions have been legally quashed. Therefore any second premiership for Yanukovych could be met with the most serious legal problems.
p.s. Tonight Spain beat Germany 1-0 in the final of the Euro 2008 soccer competition and have been crowned soccer champions of Europe. The next European championship is planned to be hosted jointly by Ukraine and Poland in 2012, but a final decision is to be made in the Autumn.
The whole of Spain are united by the joy of victory, but there is a lesson to be learned by Ukraine here. Seventy years ago Spain was in the grip of a bitter civil war. Regional and linguistic differences are deeply felt even today, but the country has prospered partly as a result of putting aside old scores.
In soccer too their national team has perennially underachieved, in no small part because of the disharmony between players from different regions. It seems these problems have been overcome too, and as a result their team has produced success on the field of play. Well done Spain.
p.p.s. LEvko is sorry for not posting more recently - have been engaged in other matters..Will try and do more in the days and weeks to come..
Tymoshenko's day of judgement imminent?
Tymoshenko's 'day of judgement' delayed for two weeks - Lytvynites are now ready to support motion to dismiss the government, Communists would help, but Yushchenko's position is not clear.
Parliament took a time-out on Friday for a couple of weeks - its next session is designated to take place on July 7th. By that time the opposition hopes to be thoroughly prepared for the main battle - to overthrow Tymoshenko's government.
The 'Regionaly' have already registered a resolution, for which they collected 154 deputies' signatures on Friday afternoon, demanding a [progress] report from the government. "Now, according to the law, committees should prepare questions for the government in the next 7 days, and during the next 10 days the government must report back," explained Serhiy Lyovochkin, one of PoR's leaders. According to him, once the report is produced (which could be as early as July 7th, when the next pleniary session of parliament takes place) his colleagues intend to dismiss Tymoshenko's KabMin for "incompetence, non professionalism and destruction of the Ukrainian economy".
Earlier today 'Segodnya' reported that deputies from the Lytvyn bloc as well as those from [Baloha's] "United Centre" and also, possibly, the Communists, could support them.
On Friday a congress of the People's Party (led by Volodymyr Lytvyn) decided it would be impossible for Lytyvyn's bloc to join existing coalitions. It would only be possible for them to participate in the formation of new coalitions. The hopes of BYuT to persuade the Lytvynites to joined them in a "democratic coalition" has come to nought, and the participation Lytyvn's bloc in any possible new coalition is now open.
BYuT, however, are sure that no resignation of government will take place, at least during the summer. An encouraging rumor is spreading among the bloc's deputies, that the President will not give his people 'the nod' to support a no-confidence vote against government.
"The President has simply realized, that after the resignation of Yulka T. and the formation of a broad coalition between PoR and NUNS, they will have to submit the candidature of Yanukovych for the post of premier. But on the threshold of presidential elections this would not be desirable. Therefore Yushchenko has decided to stall the process of the resignation of government and of the disintegration of the ruling coalition," assured a high ranking BYuT official. The day before, sources in the President's secretariat indicated to 'Segodnya' that at least the Baloha wing of NUNS would vote for the dismissal of the government.
But if 'Regionaly' can secure the support of the Communists and Lytvynites, then it will be possible for them to succeed without the approval of the Pres's secretariat. All that would be required would be to find 2 or 3 people in NUNS or in BYuT, ready to vote for Tymoshenko's resignation.
According to information received by 'Segodnya', PoR's relations with VR speaker Arseniy Yatsenyuk, have become difficult because he does not want to make any declaration on the end of the ruling coalition. "Therefore our leadership has 2 points of view about what to do with Arseniy - some propose to remove his in the near future, while others, on the contrary, want to give a signal, that in the case of reformation of the coalition he would remain speaker," reported a source in PoR.
LEvko considers that Lytyvn, as a unifying, 'technical', non aligned politician, could do rather well in any Autumn elections. Voters are becoming disillusioned with the current main players.
p.s. apologies for not posting much recently - have been busy on other matters.
The disintegration of the ruling coalition caused by last week's departure of 2 deputies, reducing it to a maximum of 225 deputies in a 450 seat house, has given rise to speculation on how parliament will now function and what the future holds for the current KabMin.
Party of Regions deputy Mykola Azarov recently claimed in a TV interview that there is now a sufficient number of deputies willing to support a non-confidence vote against the current KabMin, forcing it into resignation.
The ruling coalition has already called this statement a bluff, but 'Segodnya's' sources claim that Party of Regions is now preparing a two-pronged attack on the government.
Firstly they will be turning to the Constitutional Court to make a ruling on the legitimacy of the ruling coalition, which can now muster less than half of deputies in parliament.
Secondly they are conducting consultations with those NUNS and BYuT deputies who are dissatisfied with Tymoshenko's premiership, in the hope they can be persuaded to participate in a no-confidence vote against the government.
Negotiations are also taking place with the 'Litvinites' and Communists even though the Communists do not officially support the idea of Tymoshenko's resignation. They do not want to play into the hands of Baloha and Yushchenko; furthermore the sponsors of the Communist party currently have reasonably good relations with Tymoshenko.
'Segodnya's' sources consider that after Tymoshenko's resignation, she would remain acting premier but would will lose much influence in parliament, accelerating the formation of a broad NUNS-PoR coalition. And if the broad coalition is not successfully created, early elections could be declared after two months if a new government is not formed by then.
The 'Regionals' current activity in this matter is being spurred by paralysis amongst their allies in the president's secretariat. "Bank Street [the president's secretariat] seem to be in a blind alley right now," says a 'Segodnya' source close to the President. - "Formation of the 'Shirka' [broad coalition] is not working out - the "nasheukraintsi" can't all be persuaded, and they're afraid to make Yanukovych PM again. They're also frightened of early elections, since not they don't have anyone else to go to with them."
In such situation, in order to overcome the impasse and nudge the President into action, "Regionaly" are preparing to force the KabMin into resignation, and then see what happens. Moreover early elections could be advantageous for PoR - the party's ratings are growing, while those of the 'oranges' are falling.
But BYuT do hold a couple of trump cards in their hand. As mentioned, they are becoming more friendly not only with the Communists, but also with Litvin's bloc. There is talk in the lobbies of active negotiations between BYuT people and entry of the 'Litvinites' into the democratic coalition. But their result is far from clear.
Last Thursday a vote was to take place in parliament to relieve head of the Ukrainian State Property Fund, Valentyna Semenyuk, of her duties. Voting did not occur because she was out of the country. Parliamentary speaker Arseniy Yatsenyuk informed deputies that she was undergoing urgent medical tests abroad.
Now "seriously ill' Semenyuk [see photo] has been spotted in a swanky Turkish seaside resort living it up with her hubby of six months, Vitaliy Samsonenko.
LEvko thinks she should be quite safe swimming in the sea because there is a whaling ban in the Mediterranean.
An article in 'Obozrevatel' informs readers that in response to questions concerning her Ukrainian citizenship, 'first?' lady Kateryna Yushchenko published a response on 3rd June in which she claims she had revoked her US citizenship at the end of August 2007.
Curiously, the official presidential site informs readers that she received her Ukrainian citizenship in 2005, so for two years she benefited from being a citizen of both the USA and of Ukraine. According to Ukrainian law this is illegal.
Oboz compares this to the situation in which Davyd Zhvanya now finds himself. He was one of Yushchenko's and Orange Revolution's main financial sponsors, but is now being hounded for allegedly obtaining Ukrainian citizenship improperly. Perhaps not coincidentally, he has been most critical of the president and his close associates' recent behaviour.
Oboz concludes: "Speaking totally bluntly, Ukrainian civil servants (both in power and in opposition - makes no difference) have become so detached from their fellow citizen-voters, living in their own devised, comfortable world, that in a few years we will not be discussing the format of authority, rather the raising of black banner of anarchy."
NUNS say they will support Andriy Kozhemyakin's appointment to head Ukraine's State Property Fund. This is excellent news - to discover more about this man's previous activites, key in his surname into 'foreignnotes' "search blog" box.. Yushchenko and Rinat Akmetov will not be happy about this..
p.s. LEvko is busy moving house, so is not keeping up with events as much as usual..apologies for this.
Minister of Internal Affairs Yuriy Lutsenko has not yet returned from his hastily-arranged visit to Moldova. On 29th May he was summoned to the Prosecutor-General's office, but, fearing arrest, is reluctant to return.
Lutsenko lawyers are even considering him claiming asylum in a neighbouring country on account of alleged political persecution by President's Secretariat, and its head Viktor Baloha.
Lutsenko, of course, was one of the top field generals during the Orange Revolution. Also in the firing line is one of Yushchenko's main financial sponsors prior to the O.R., Davyd Zhvanya, whose Ukrainian citizenship is now being queried. Other Tymoshenko associates are also being 'stepped on'. But how real is the threat of persecution of cabinet ministers by the President and his Secretariat?
Some observers and journalists are claiming with increasing frequency that political repression, akin to that which took place during Kuchma's period in office, may indeed be returning.
Serhiy Rakhmanin [who recently interviewed the PM on television] in an excellent piece in the current 'Dzerkalo Tyzhnya' says, "Several days ago the head of the cabinet publicly announced that repressions in the country have already started. Many dispute this, but there is logic in the premier's words. Furthermore, there is a feeling that this time Yulia Volodymyrivna is being completely sincere. People who have known her for a long time have noticed fear in Tymoshenko's eyes - a fear that was not there even in the days of the 'Ukraine without Kuchma' campaign. The same fear can also be felt in the words of Yuriy Lutsenko, whose natural fearlessness is currently in conflict with his instinct of self-preservation... Are there grounds to talk about repression, rather than a determination to establish legal order? Certainly there are."
Volodymyr Ariev, a former Channel 5 journalist and now a NS-nominated NUNS deputy, in a local TV broadcast in Lutsk, expressed similar thoughts: "Political ordered persecution and use of criminal cases at a particular moment is an indication of repression. Not in order to find the truth and determine fairness, as should be the case by law enforcement agencies, but rather at the required political moment. He also claimed that, "Many in the mass media do not want to interfere in the political fight, particularly at the central level, or they are prepared to take the money." He said that this is a problem even greater that the stories deliberately 'planted' in the mass media during Kuchma's period in office.
p.s. 'Segodnya' reports: "Bank Street [Pres's administration] loses hope for a 'broad coalition' but are considering dissolution of parliament"
It quotes a source from the secretariat: "Yes, earlier we calculated, that by June in NUNS more than half of the parliamentary fraction - 37 people, would agree to leave the coalition with BYuT and create 'broad' coalition with Party of Regions. However now there is practically no hope of this. We can't get the 37. At a maximum, even with large reservations, we can gather is 20-25. And it's unlikely this will change in the next months."
Therefore on Bank Street the opinion is strengthening that by Autumn is will be necessary to call for early elections. Tymoshenko will win, but the broad coalition will be able to be created. A reason to break up parliament can easily be orchestrated. For example its work can be blocked for a month, or the government can be dismissed. It won't be possible to create a new one in two months".
One of the leaders of Party of Regions told 'Segodnya' that he had heard talk of new early elections, but nevertheless considered: "Yushchenko will adhere to his promise, and sooner or later a minimum 50 NUNS deputies will be with us. But if the matter goes to elections, then we will not be against this".


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Judge Fumes,Threatens Therapist After Failed $2,000 Cosmetic Surgery
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An Abuja National Industrial Court judge, Justice Zainab Bashir, has reportedly threatened to deal with a skin-care therapist, Pamela Onyeagusi, after a failed $2,000 cosmetic procedures, leaving burns on her skin
PLATFORM TIMES gathered that Justice Bashir had to travel out to fix the damaged skin, accusing the therapist of damaging her skin.
It was further gathered that the judge approached Onyeagusi at her residence in Utako, Abuja, on May 8, 2022, to undergo facial, thigh, and stomach treatments after being referred by the therapist's client.
It was also learnt that after the
procedures were completed the judge reportedly paid the therapist the sum of $2,000 on that day, and the balance of N500,000 two days later.
But, crisis erupted following the complication as the judge complained that her face was breaking out days after the operation.
A picture obtained showing the burns on the judge's skin after the failed procedures.
A letter sent by one of Bashir's lawyers, Ganiyu Bello, dated October 7, alleged Onyeagusi of criminal misrepresentation, negligence, and causing bodily harm.
In the letter, Bashir noted the reactions she suffered from the cosmetic procedures and asked Onyeagusi to take steps to remedy the damage to avoid a legal suit.
It was learnt that a copy of the letter was sent to the court as a direct criminal complaint.
Reacting to the allegation, the therapist accused the judge of harassing and making life unbearable for her after she (Bashir) complained that the cosmetic treatments were not successful.
Onyeagusi said that the judge was aware of her skin conditions when she came for the treatment.
She said, "She came to my office on referral from one of my clients. When she came, I didn't know she was a judge. She wanted facial, thigh and stomach treatments. She had acne on her face, black thighs, and stretch marks and also wanted laser hair removal.
"She had facial treatment and because of the many blackheads on her face, we used extractor on her. Her thighs were bad and when she requested the treatment, I told her it was quite painful and not advisable for her since she had undergone previous liposuction and other surgeries.
"But she insisted that I should do it that she didn't like the way her thighs looked.
"So, she spent about three hours in our facility that day and afterwards, she sent her driver to pay $2,000 cash and the balance of N500,000 was paid on May 10.
"However, she complained about her face breaking out which I told her was as a result of the acne; she came to my place and I used ice to massage it for her. I later advised her to use honey and even sent her the type of honey to apply.
"For her thighs, I advised there was the need for her to avoid putting pressure on them and that she should relax and avoid moving around for some days. However, she travelled the very next day being May 9. She even did double trips to Jos and Lagos.
"By May 13, she called and requested a refund of the money she paid for the services. Before her call, the client who referred her to me called and told me she was a judge and had been complaining that she didn't get satisfaction from my procedure and so, I should refund her."
Onyeagusi claimed that when Bashir called for a refund, she sent back the money for fear of being in more trouble, adding that she did not hear from the judge until in September when she (Onyeagusi) decided to reach out on a courtesy phone call.
"The moment she picked the call, she started threatening me that once she returned from the United States, she would teach me a lesson. Since then, I have not known peace. My BP sometimes rises to 200. I have not been able to concentrate to do my work and I am nursing twins. I have begged the woman, sent people to beg her but nothing has worked. I do not know why she is bent on ruining my life. She knows the truth in this whole issue. She knows how her body was when she came to my place," she added.
Onyeagusi alleged that some policemen were at her house on Tuesday and Wednesday while she was away.
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In what has been called the biggest iPhone hack ever, 250,000 Apple accounts were hijacked. That's the bad news.
When you jailbreak a device like an iPhone or iPad, it unlocks the device so you can do more with it like customize the look and ringtones, install apps the Apple normally would not allow, and even switch carriers!
The KeyRaider malware entered the jailbroken iPhones and iPads via Cydia, a compatible but unauthorized app store, which allows people to download apps that didn't meet Apple's content guidelines onto their devices. The malware intercepts iTunes traffic on the device to steal data like Apple passwords, usernames, and device GUID ("Globally Unique Identifier" which is your ID number similar to your car's VIN). Users reported that hackers used their stolen Apple accounts to download applications from the official App Store and make in-app purchases without paying. At least one incident of ransomware was reported.
Chinese iPhone users with jailbroken phones where the primary attack target, but researchers also found incidents in 17 other countries including the United States, France, and Russia.
Taking control of the device through iCloud and stealing private data like contact lists, photos, emails, and iMessage logs. This is reminiscent of the celebrity iCloud hack where compromising photos were leaked.
Apple account usernames can be sold to spammers which could then use it for premium SMS.
Unscrupulous developers can use the stolen data to raise their app installation count which results in a better position in the App Store rankings. Since the victims reported abnormal downloading activity in their App Store, this is quite likely.
The best way to protect yourself from KeyRaider and similar malware is to keep your iPhone or iPad the way it was intended, that means never jailbreaking your device.
The researchers who discovered this malware offer a service on their website to query whether your Apple account was stolen.


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Uncharted 4 is a Dignified Farewell to Nathan Drake
Liz Finnegan | 18 May 2016 15:00
This article includes minor spoilers from moments early in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End. No major plot spoilers or examples from late in the game are included.
My expectation of every finale is that it should be surprising yet inevitable. Finality is an area in which every series, be it television, films, or video games, struggles with. Traveling the road towards an elegant and satisfying ending for a beloved character or story is an arduous trek, and one that is so frequently unsuccessful, often leaving more questions than answers. Perhaps the ending is too final - everyone blows up and dies, and you know the story has reached a permanent end outside of the cameras. Maybe it is devoid of all closure - perhaps no one will learn the truth and the protagonist will end up being a lumberjack somewhere. And then, every once in awhile, you get an Uncharted 4 type of ending.
In one of the earliest scenes, you navigate a scuba gear-clad Drake through the water, searching for sunken wreckage - which ends up being a cargo truck. Not quite what we're used to seeing with Nathan. After being lifted from the water onto a platform, you realize you aren't in an ocean, but rather a river. The setting is industrial and dull. Nathan is given the opportunity to open the crates they had recovered, and a charmingly excited look graces his face - a look that awkwardly fizzles upon the realization that the crates include nothing but copper wire. Uncharted's globetrotting hero has given up the dangerous, illegal life of a treasure hunter and settled for a job pulling junk out of the river.
One of the most brilliant moments takes place immediately after the scuba scene. Nathan is sitting at a desk in a dusty attic. The attic is littered with momentos from Drake's past adventures, many of which players shared with him. Photos, pieces of treasure, journals. You can choose how much, or how little, to interact with these objects. It's a quiet, bittersweet celebration of the series. At the back of the attic, Drake's old holster is hanging up, his piece replaced with a toy gun. Should you choose, taking out the gun triggers the dramatic "oh shit" music, with Nathan Drake, world traveler, professional badass, great adventurer weaving through the attic, taking cover behind boxes, and pelting hanging targets with foam bullets. And then he goes back to real life.
It is several years after the events of Uncharted 3, and Nathan Drake has settled uncomfortably into a comfortable life. Drake is clearly wrestling with this, with brilliantly executed facial expressions telling more than words ever could. The disappointment on his face when he saw the "treasure" of copper wire, the sad reflection in the attic when he snapped back to reality - Nathan is as reluctant to let go as I am. That reluctance made the entire game feel shockingly intimate - neither of us wanted to see it end, but alas, all things must... right? So when Nathan's older brother Samuel - former partner in crime and long thought to be dead - appears out of nowhere desperate for his brother's help, Nathan is coaxed into one last great adventure, and not as unwillingly as he's attempting to make it seem. We were on this journey together, Nathan and I, knowing that we had to say goodbye, but we were going to treat ourselves to one last escapade.
Throughout the game, Nathan Drake struggles to reconcile the life he had with the life he has, a struggle portrayed through visuals and facial expressions in addition to, and often in place of, words. Naughty Dog has always attempted a synergy between gameplay and storytelling, with A Thief's End being by far the most successful, both for the series and, to a larger extent, for video games. The narrative includes a fluid and natural balance between snark and sincerity, with the overall story merging rush and adventure with touching, humanized moments. The game never halted awkwardly in order to shove discussion down your throat, rather the calm moments were masterfully woven into the action.
Each game in the Uncharted series is fairly self-contained story-wise and approachable to new players. You won't be missing any earth-shattering, must-experience moments from the first three chapters in order to be able to fully enjoy A Thief's End - the game is a masterpiece in its own right. However, that scene in the attic, and the other moments of quiet nostalgia sprinkled into the narrative throughout the game, would not have been as ardent had I not played the other games. Newcomers will have callbacks to things that Nathan Drake once did, whereas veterans of the series will experience those moments as something that they did with Drake.
The fate of Uncharted's main man was a not-so-secret secret. Players didn't know how, but they knew that this was the final chapter in protagonist Nathan Drake's book. If the title alone didn't tip you off, perhaps it was the numerous interviews and assorted statements from developers saying that this was the end of Nathan Drake's story. The player embarks on the journey with the knowledge that there will be closure, but to what extent? There is an elegance to Uncharted 4 that I had not dared to hope for. It was a dignified farewell, one that did justice to the character, the story, and the fans - the virtual holy trilogy in game development that that is a rare diamond among a sea of costume jewelry. It was wholly respectful.
I have no interest in spoiling the ending for anyone - yet I do believe that it was, in every imaginable way, a truly dignified end to Nathan Drake's story, filled to the brim with maturity. It is a masterful adventure, an elegant celebration of nine years worth of adventures and the growth of one of the most legendary fictional looters in gaming history. A Thief's End tells the human story of the great Nathan Drake, setting a new bar for storytelling in video games and finales as a whole. The game feels more like an experience I had than a game that I played, a testament to the attention paid during every step of creation. Never have I felt more respected as a player, as a fan, than I did during my time with Uncharted 4.
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Dr. Susan Shaheen has graciously agreed to participate in a small group discussion directly following the November 12 WTS luncheon. This will be an opportunity to speak with Dr. Shaheen about her research, career, committee and awards. There is no charge for attending this event and luncheon registration is not required, but we ask that you RSVP to help us plan for the event. Registration is open until the event.
Learn more about Dr. Shaheen here.


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Snow this low in the Grapevine Mountains is an unusual site, but then this was an unusual time in California's Death Valley National Park. When this image was captured flooding had closed all roads in the park in addition to knocking out electric and telephone lines. The lowest barometric pressure ever recorded in the region was recorded the previous day. But it was a great day for photography so being stranded in such a place was anything but a hardship.
Distances in this vast place are truly deceiving. The sand dunes are approximately two miles away and it is about seven miles to the first ridge beyond them. The large mountains are approximately fourteen miles distant.


"When I first time heard the motto of HSE – "Non Scholae, Sed Vitae Discimus" – I was pleasantly surprised, yet remained skeptical. However, I personally managed to ensure how this slogan is put into practice.
For the last three years, I am deeply interested in marketing. Last year I was happy to become a marketer in a language school "Viola" where I am involved in all advertising campaigns – from the creation of brand's mascot to posting photos of kittens in social networks. I managed to make the channel of the school in Telegram messenger one of the most popular in its field. My progress in messenger allowed me to start a blog about promotion in Telegram that is now read by more than 4 thousand people. It's also a source of earnings – I published ads of such brands as Megafon and Sony.
In HSE I met a lot of awesome people that share my interests. My fellow student and I decided to create a startup that is related to messengers – and now we are working on it as a part of HSE project activities under the guidance of Zazdravnykh E.A.
I am still not sure what profession I would choose after graduation, but I really appreciate the diversity of activities that I manage to experience in HSE thought the year and a half: from participating in The Vyshka as a journalist to coding landings for it, from taking part in teamwork and preparing presentations to being the teaching assistant in Theory of Argumentation".
«I joined the HSE in 2013 and now I am the 4th year student. I tried to understand what I am interested in about a year. Then, I found out that there is a league of business cases. I decided to take a part in such competition. The hardest thing was the team foundation. My first team consisted of all my classmates for whom participation in the case competition seemed to be interesting. We worked hard and by the end of the first championship got a special nomination for the quality of the analysis.
In addition to participating in the championships at the end of 2nd year, I applied for the internship. Some people have a fear that the internships are not paid. That was normal for me, because I went there for the experience and useful contacts. I interned in various departments from HR to consulting. At the moment I help the Career Development Centre (HSE SPb). I design posters for the career fairs, help to recruit volunteers for events and etc.
For my development I came up with a private motto: «Do not think that you have achieved a great deal, because there is a person who has achieved more». That motivates me a lot. I wish the same for all students»!


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Destination Des Moines
USA Track & Field has announced that fans will be able to watch the entire U.S. Nationals (59 hours in all) starting Wednesday (with the U.S. Juniors' multi events). And all of the Ivy League schools will be represented in Des Moines, Iowa. Below is the day-by-day schedule of Heps action. * indicates a race to which the participants must advance.
11 am — Junior men's 110m hurdles first round
Max Hairston (Cornell), Gregory Caldwell (Princeton)
11:30 am — Junior women's 100m hurdles first round
Autumne Franklin (Harvard)
12:30 pm — Junior women's 800m run first round
Gabrielle Cuccia (Penn)
1:10 pm — Junior women's 3,000m run final
Elyssa Gensib (Penn)
1:25 pm — Junior men's steeplechase final
Brendan Smith (Penn)
1:40 pm — Junior women's 100m hurdles final
3 pm — Women's steeplechase first round
Ashley Higginson (Princeton), Alexi Pappas (Dartmouth), Rachel Sorna (Cornell)
3:30 pm — Women's 800m run first round
Kate Grace (Yale), Greta Feldman (Princeton), Jesse Carlin (Penn)
4:40 pm — Women's 1,500m run first round
Morgan Uceny (Cornell), Kate Grace (Yale)
5 pm — Men's 1,500m run first round
Liam Boylan-Pett (Columbia), Joe Stilin (Princeton)
7:15 pm — Junior men's 5,000m run final
Thomas Awad (Penn)
8:20 pm — Women's 10,000m run final
Katie Kellner (Cornell)
9 pm — Men's 10,000m run final
Ben True (Dartmouth)
1 pm — Junior men's hammer throw final
Rudy Winkler (Cornell incoming)
1:10 pm — Junior women's 1,500m run first round
1:30 pm — Junior men's 1,500m run first round
Clark Shurtleff (Penn), David Pugliese (Princeton)
1:38 pm — Junior women's 400m hurdles first round
4:10 pm — Men's steeplechase first round
Donn Cabral (Princeton)
6:30 pm — Men's discus throw final
Stephen Mozia (Cornell)
7:20 pm — Junior women's 800m run final
8:08 pm — Women's 800m run semifinals
Kate Grace (Yale)
9 pm — Junior men's 10,000m run final
Thomas Awad (Penn), Brendan Smith (Penn), Brett Kelly (Princeton)
Autumne Franklin (Harvard), Jade Miller (Harvard)
Lily Harrington (Brown)
4:20 pm — Women's steeplechase final
Ashley Higginson (Princeton), Alexi Pappas (Dartmouth), Carrie Dimoff (Princeton)
4:46 pm — Women's 1,500m run final
Morgan Uceny (Cornell)
1:45 pm — Men's high jump final
Montez Blair (Cornell)
2 pm — Men's javelin throw final
Craig Kinsley (Brown), Sean Furey (Dartmouth)
2:10 pm — Men's shot put final
3:04 pm — Women's 800m run final
Abbey D'Agostino (Dartmouth), Delilah DiCrescenzo (Columbia)
3:55 pm — Men's steeplechase final
4:30 pm — Men's 5,000m run final
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Games usually begin in early April, running through the first week in July.
Every attempt will be made by the Director to keep the team rosters to a maximum of 14 players. Please recognize that there may be exceptions based upon the number of registrations received. Rosters may be increased at the coach's discretion.
As a rule, the teams stay together if it is possible. Exceptions: Team A has 14 returning players. Team B has only 8 players return. We will then have to make an adjustment.
Allow impacted coaches/parents to find solution.
If no solution from step 1, Director will randomly select Team A players to move to Team B.
Crosstown Baseball policies govern. All players will be given the opportunity for equal playing time, both in the field on defense and in the batting order. The batting order and speed of the game will dictate how many 'at-bats' each player receives.
Defensive players should be changed every inning, to ensure all players have equal opportunity to play.