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Boy Scouts of America - Astronomy Merit Badge
LVAAS offers Astronomy Merit badge based on the availability of counselors. There are no regularly scheduled Astronomy Merit Badge sessions. Each activity session (group or individual scout) must be scheduled with a counselor.
Astronomy Merit Badge Requirements
Do the following:
a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in astronomy activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
b. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses such as heat and cold reactions, dehydration, bites and stings, and damage to your eyes that could occur during observation.
c. Describe the proper clothing and other precautions for safely making observations at night and in cold weather. Then explain how to safely observe the Sun, objects near the Sun, and the Moon.
Explain what light pollution is and how it and air pollution affect astronomy.
With the aid of diagrams (or real telescopes if available), do each of the following:
a. Explain why binoculars and telescopes are important astronomical tools. Demonstrate or explain how these tools are used.
b. Describe the similarities and differences of several types of astronomical telescopes, including at least one that observes light beyond the visible part of the spectrum (i.e., radio, X-ray, ultraviolet, or infrared).
c. Explain the purposes of at least three instruments used with astronomical telescopes.
d. Describe the proper care and storage of telescopes and binoculars both at home and in the field.
a. Identify in the sky at least 10 constellations, at least four of which are in the zodiac.
b. Identify at least eight conspicuous stars, five of which are of magnitude 1 or brighter.
c. Make two sketches of the Big Dipper. In one sketch, show the Big Dipper's orientation in the early evening sky. In another sketch, show its position several hours later. In both sketches, show the North Star and the horizon. Record the date and time each sketch was made.
d. Explain what we see when we look at the Milky Way.
a. List the names of the five most visible planets. Explain which ones can appear in phases similar to lunar phases and which ones cannot, and explain why.
b. Using the Internet (with your parent's permission) and other resources, find out when each of the five most visible planets that you identified in requirement 5a will be observable in the evening sky during the next 12 months, then compile this information in the form of a chart or table.
c. Describe the motion of the planets across the sky.
d. Observe a planet and describe what you saw.
a. Sketch the face of the Moon and indicate at least five seas and five craters. Label these landmarks.
b. Sketch the phase and the daily position of the Moon, at the same hour and place, for four days in a row. Include landmarks on the horizon such as hills, trees, and buildings. Explain the changes you observe.
c. List the factors that keep the Moon in orbit around Earth.
d. With the aid of diagrams, explain the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon at the times of lunar and solar eclipses, and at the times of new, first-quarter, full, and last-quarter phases of the Moon.
a. Describe the composition of the Sun, its relationship to other stars, and some effects of its radiation on Earth's weather and communications.
b. Define sunspots and describe some of the effects they may have on solar radiation.
c. Identify at least one red star, one blue star, and one yellow star (other than the Sun). Explain the meaning of these colors.
With your counselor's approval and guidance, do ONE of the following:
a. Visit a planetarium or astronomical observatory. Submit a written report, a scrapbook, or a video presentation afterward to your counselor that includes the following information:
1. Activities occurring there
2. Exhibits and displays you saw
3. Telescopes and other instruments being used
4. Celestial objects you observed
b. Plan and participate in a three-hour observation session that includes using binoculars or a telescope. List the celestial objects you want to observe, and find each on a star chart or in a guidebook. Prepare an observing log or notebook. Show your plan, charts, and log or notebook to your counselor before making your observations. Review your log or notebook with your counselor afterward.
c. Plan and host a star party for your Scout troop or other group such as your class at school. Use binoculars or a telescope to show and explain celestial objects to the group.
d. Help an astronomy club in your community hold a star party that is open to the public.
e. Personally take a series of photographs or digital images of the movement of the Moon, a planet, an asteroid, meteor, or a comet. In your visual display, label each image and include the date and time it was taken. Show all positions on a star chart or map. Show your display at school or at a troop meeting. Explain the changes you observed.
Find out about three career opportunities in astronomy. Pick one and find out the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.
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We do not charge a fee for these programs, but donations are greatly appreciated.
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Goshen Street Department employee Steve Howard stirs up the cold patch used to fill potholes on East Jefferson Street in Goshen Wednesday morning. Crews worked to fill potholes on city streets and alleys throughout the morning. Howard said the city works on fixing the problem areas throughout the year.


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package webapp

import org.scalajs.dom.ext.Ajax
import upickle.default.read

import scala.concurrent.ExecutionContext.Implicits.global
import scala.concurrent.Future

object ApiController {
	//val HOST: String = "http://localhost:9000" //For local testes
	val HOST: String = "/api" //For deployment
	val jsonHeaders: Map[String, String] = Map("content-type" -> "application/json")

	def fetchDeal(): Future[Deal] = Ajax.get(HOST + "/deal").flatMap(xhr => xhr.status match {
		case 200 => parseDealResponse(xhr.responseText)
		case _ => throw new RuntimeException(s"Error on HTTP connection on ${"GET " + HOST + "/deal"}: error code $xhr.status")
	})

	def fetchDish(dishId: Int): Future[Dish] = Ajax.get(HOST + "/dishes/" + dishId).flatMap(xhr => xhr.status match {
		case 200 => parseDishResponse(xhr.responseText)
		case _ => throw new RuntimeException(s"Error on HTTP connection on ${"GET " + HOST + "/dishes/" + dishId}: error code $xhr.status")
	})

	def fetchLeaderboard(): Future[Seq[Dish]] = Ajax.get(HOST + "/leaderboard").flatMap(xhr => xhr.status match {
		case 200 => parseDishesResponse(xhr.responseText)
		case _ => throw new RuntimeException(s"Error on HTTP connection on ${"GET " + HOST + "/leaderboard"}: error code $xhr.status")
	})

	def parseDishesResponse(dishJson: String): Future[Seq[Dish]] = {
		val dao = read[Seq[DishDAO]](dishJson)
		Future.successful(dao.map(d => Dish(d.title, d.image, d.keywords, d.score)))
	}

	def parseDishResponse(dishJson: String): Future[Dish] = {
		val dao = read[DishDAO](dishJson)
		Future.successful(Dish(dao.title, dao.image, dao.keywords, dao.score))
	}

	def parseDealResponse(dealJson: String): Future[Deal] = {
		val dao = read[DealWrapperDAO](dealJson)
		fetchDish(dao.deal.left).flatMap(left =>
			fetchDish(dao.deal.right).map(right =>
				Deal(dao.deal.uid, left, right)
			)
		)
	}

	def postChoice(choice: String, dealUid: String): Future[Unit] =
		Ajax.post(HOST + "/deal/" + dealUid, s"""{"side":"$choice"}""", 1000, jsonHeaders).map(xhr => xhr.status match {
			case 200 => Future.successful()
			case _ => throw new RuntimeException(s"Error on HTTP connection on ${"POST " + HOST + "/deal/" + dealUid}: error code $xhr.status")
		})
}

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War of the Rebellion: Serial 070 Page 0694 OPERATIONS IN N. VA., W. VA., MD., AND PA. Chapter XLIX.
KEARNEYSVILLE, W. VA., June 29, 1864-7.30 p.m.
Major MEYSENBURG,
An escaped prisoner from Duffield's reports that from 500 to 800 rebel cavalry and infantry made their appearance there at about 1 this p.m., and captured the place. They have a battery of at least four guns. Mosby is in command. Nothing has been heard of them, except that about 4 p.m. railroad hands came in on hand-car and reported guns in position at Brown's Crossing.
C. H. GATCH,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding at Kearneysville.
KEARNEYSVILLE, June 29, 1864.
The cavalry from Martinsburg has nor arrived yet (11 p.m.). All quiet here up to this time.
KEARNEYSVILLE, June 29, 1864-12 p.m.
Major T. A. MEYSENBURG,
All quiet here. No movements of enemy to report. My command is on the alert. No cavalry has yet arrived from Martinsburg. The courier by whom I send this is here by accident. Unless cavalry arrives, will have no means of sending other dispatches.
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding at Kearneysville
CAMDEN STATION, Baltimore, Md., June 29, 1864.
(Received 1 a.m.)
On my return at 7 p.m. I found our telegraph line had been broken since 2 p.m.; that our east-bound trains due at Harper's Ferry had not been heard from for some hours and that it was stated that the enemy had appeared in force at Duffield's six miles west of Harper's Ferry. I immediately telegraphed to Colonel Weber for information.* I have received the following replies:
HARPER'S FERRY, June 29, 1864-9.06 p.m.
J. W. GARRETT,
The enemy appeared in force at Duffield's about 1 o'clock to-day, and attacked our troops stationed there. Their intention was evidently to capture the train due at that hour, but fortunately late. The wires were cut, and we have no communi-
*See p. 692.
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Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) outcomes have been inferior to those described after medial UKA. Inaccurate implant positioning and mechanical axis malalignment appear to be the most common technical errors. Rare studies or failure identification on lateral UKA are currently presented in the literature. We describe the utilization of computer-assisted lateral UKA placement for lateral knee osteoarthritis with a valgus malalignment of 10°. Navigation allows for a dynamic intraoperative visualisation of the mechanical axis, as well as for accurate component positioning and overall postoperative limb alignment. The systems allow the knee position to be captured with appropriate tension in extension and flexion prior to making definite cuts. Postoperatively, no instabilities occurred with a precise component placement. Navigation can be used in rare cases for lateral UKA.


For the moral, spiritual life, the importance of things is measured not by their material value, but by their level of goodness.
The majority of people want to do something unusual and difficult in order to improve their lives, but they would be better to purify their wishes, and improve their inner selves.
The second things are much more important than the first.
A person understands himself not thru thoughts, but with actions. It is only thru making an effort that a person will understand his worth.
To move yourself from the material to the spiritual means to do only spiritual things. My material body pulls my inner self to itself, but I try to separate my spiritual self from the material body. Though I use my body, I live within my spiritual life, which is my real life.


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Tanala (dialect), een dialect van het Plateaumalagasi
 Tanala (volk), het Malagassische volk dat dit dialect spreekt

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20 Self Esteem Statistics That Will Help You Feel Better
Written by Soocial Team in Statistics
Self-esteem statistics in recent years demonstrate a number of problems in our current society. The rise of social media and "filter" photographs have created unrealistic expectations among many individuals regarding their physical appearance. At the same time, we often find ourselves constantly comparing our own lives to the lives of those we see online.
If you're anything like us, you've struggled with self-esteem. A lot. We've been there plenty of times. There have been days when we've looked in the mirror and just thought: "I'm not good enough." Or moments where we've second-guessed something we said or did, wondering if we could have done better or been better.
It's hard to feel confident in a culture that's always telling us to be more and do more. And yet, we know that feeling good about ourselves is one of the most important things we can do for our health and happiness.
We want to help you change that, and one way we can do that is by giving you access to data. Facts, figures, statistics—they're all important tools in changing your thinking patterns and helping you overcome low self-esteem.
Self Esteem Statistics
1. 85% of the worldwide population is influenced by self-esteem
2. 60% of people say they wish they had more respect for themselves
3. 85% of women do not believe they are attractive
4. Research shows Instagram to be the most damaging social media platform for self-esteem
5. 61% of adults and 66% of children feel bad about their body image
6. Nearly eight out of ten women expressed trouble with their self-esteem
7. Approximately 20% of high schooler students report low self-esteem
8. Feelings of low self-esteem are felt more often outside of the US
9. People with higher self-esteem earn an average of $7000 more per year
10. 60% of women who experience hair loss have low self-esteem
11. 80% of people aged 35-54 don't feel confident in their appearance
12. There has been a 77% rise in the number of children in the UK needing mental health treatment
13. Single women and minority women often have lower self-esteem
14. 71% of people with a disability have issues with self esteem
15. 94% of teen girls in the US have been shamed for their body size
16. By age 13, 53% of American girls are unhappy with their bodies
17. 55% of men don't think they're liked by others
18. Financial status is the reason for low self-esteem among 31% of women
19. 53% of adults feel their self-esteem is worse since the pandemic
20. 72% of girls feel excessive pressure to be attractive
Around 85% of people are affected by low self-esteem in the world today. This issue is particularly prominent among younger individuals, but self-esteem problems can influence people all around the world.
The following self-esteem statistics shed a light on the current situation.
(Psychology Today)
According to Dr. Joe Rubino, approximately 85% of people worldwide have issues with self-esteem. Unfortunately, issues of low self-esteem are linked to a number of significant problems with mental health.
Low self-esteem is a thinking disorder that has been linked to school dropout rates, violent behavior, suicide, teenage pregnancy, and low academic achievement.
According to experts, the problem of low self-esteem leads to a negative view that permeates our thoughts and leads to consistently self-defeating behaviors.
(The Body Shop Self Love Index)
A study conducted by the Body Shop on the self-esteem of 22,000 people across 21 counties offered an insight into self-worth and self-love. This report, named the "Self-Love Index" researched how people rated their self-worth, wellbeing and happiness.
According to the report, the average score on the "self-love" index was only 53 out of 100, meaning 1 in 2 people worldwide felt more self-doubt than self-love. The report also revealed around 60% of people wished they had more respect for themselves.
(Gee Hair 2021 survey)
The Gee Hair 2021 consumer survey in collaboration with Censuswide, found 85% of women do not consider themselves to be attractive. The report also highlighted some important information about other areas of problematic self-esteem for women.
More than half of women don't believe other people like them, and only 1 in 5 women feels confident in their appearance. Two thirds of women in the study also said they do not feel confident in their jobs. What's more, 62% of women said they do not believe they are intelligent.
(RSPH)
The RSPH group and the "Young Health Movement" published a report in 2017 about the influence of social media on self-esteem. The report found around 71% of people would support having a pop-up warning on social media warning them about excessive use, due to the impact on self-esteem.
Instagram was considered to be the most problematic social media platform for self esteem issues. Around 68% of young people even said they would like to see social media platforms like Instagram highlighting when photos had been digitally manipulated.
(Body Image Survey UK)
A study conducted in 2020 by the UK government asked 7878 people about their perception of their body appearance and shape. 61% of adults said they either felt negative or very negative about their body image most of the time. A further 66% of children felt the same way.
According to the report, younger people are more likely to suffer with low self-esteem. 65% of children under the age of 18 thought there was an "ideal" body type they should be aiming for, compared with 45% of adults.
Women in the study were also more likely to feel negatively about their bodies. Over 6 in every 10 women reported low self-esteem.
(The WealthiHer Network)
If you've ever felt down on yourself, you're not alone.
A recent study by The WealthiHer Network found that 79% of women admit to having struggled with their self-esteem at some point in their lives. And while most of us know how prevalent this issue is among women, it doesn't make it any easier.
This is a shockingly high number. It means that nearly 8 out of every 10 women you meet on the street will admit to having struggled with feelings like these. And we were surprised too—we had never dreamed that such a large portion of the female population would actually admit to these kinds of feelings.
We hope that this number gives us all a fresh perspective on what we can do to help women feel more supported in their struggles with self-esteem.
(Frontiers)
In a recent study of Vietnamese high school students, nearly 20% were found to have low self-esteem, with no difference in rates between boys and girls (which means gender stereotypes are not to blame).
The researchers set out to discover how stressors unique to Vietnam were affecting Vietnamese youth, and their primary focus was on self-esteem. Self-esteem has been linked to mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression, so it's important to understand which factors are most likely to lead to lowered self-esteem.
Researchers have long known that having low self-esteem can lead to poor academic performance, but the results of this particular study suggest that it may also affect how well an individual interacts with others at school.
In addition to being bullied, students with low self-esteem may be more likely to bully others as well. This behavior, if left unchecked, could quickly spiral out of control, causing a potentially dangerous situation for everyone involved.
A global report launched by The Body Shop in 2021 identified "self-love" as a crisis issue for men and women around the world. The report found Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and France ranked lowest for self-esteem, or "self-love", while Australia, Denmark, and the United States ranked the highest.
People in the US had a self-love index score of around 61, eight points higher than the global average. However, feelings of anxiety and depression were felt slightly more often by people in the US than the global average (43%).
Notably, feelings of anxiety and depression were more common among people who used social media for two hours or more. 42% of heavy social media users often felt anxious.
(SSRN)
Research conducted by the University of Messina and Francesco Drago found self-esteem has a direct correlation with potential earnings. According to this study, individuals who possess a high level of self-confidence earn roughly $7000 more per year than their peers with low self-esteem.
Notably, the $7000 wage gap was only for individuals from blue-collar families. Those from white-collar families with high self-esteem earned up to $28,000 more annually than individuals who lacked confidence. The researchers noted self-esteem can lead to up to $1.2 million in lost earnings.
(Menopause)
A study published in the Menopause journal found more than half of women (32%) over the age of 50 will experience hair thinning or hair loss. In the report, researchers from Thailand evaluated around 200 post-menopausal women between the ages of 50 and 65. The study showed more than half of these women experienced issues with thinning.
Experts say the hair loss is likely due to the changes in hormones for postmenopausal women. The report also found around 60% of the women who did experience hair loss reported having lower self-esteem.
A study conducted by Censuswide and Gee Hair found around 80% of people between the ages of 33 and 54 don't feel confident in their appearance. However, the report also revealed a number of issues with self-esteem among all age groups.
In the report, 90% of people over the age of 45 said they don't consider themselves to be attractive. A third of young people also said they feel they're generally disliked by others. Additionally, half of the young people (Aged under 18) in the survey said they often worry what people think about them.
(NHS Digital)
While self-esteem issues can influence anyone, studies are showing a rising number of cases involving children struggling with self-esteem. According to a 2022 study by the NHS group in England, there has been a 77% increase in the number of children needing specialist treatment.
The report looked at 409,347 under-18s referred to the NHS for suicidal thoughts, self-harm, and low self-esteem issues. The government has therefore planned for the introduction of 400 mental health teams designed to support schools by 2023.
According to the 2020 Body Shop Self-Love Index, 37% of single women, and 38% of women from minorities ranked in the lowest quartile of the "self-love" index, compared to only 21% of married and 25% of non-minority women.
In the US, people from minority groups tend to have lower self-love and self-esteem scores than people not from minority groups, having a self-love index of around 59 compared to 63 among those not from minority groups.
Additionally, LGBTQ+ people and those with disabilities scored more poorly on self-love and self-esteem measures than the general population having scores in the bottom 25%.
The 2020 Body Image Survey in the UK found 71% of people with disabilities said they felt very negative or simply negative about their image, compared to 60% of people without disabilities. According to the report, negative experiences with healthcare professionals had been a major factor in influencing their mental health and self-esteem.
The same study reported that no transgender people reported feeling "very positive" about their body, and 23% of people experienced very negative feelings most of the time.
(Yahoo Health)
A study conducted by Yahoo health into 2000 people across America, aged between 13 and 64, looked at feelings of self-esteem among modern individuals. The study found women were much less likely to be body-positive than men, and it takes around half of a woman's life for them to gain the amount of body positivity a teen boy has.
70% of men said they were either body positive or neutral about their image for most of their lives. However, most women were more likely to be unhappy with their bodies. Only 13% of women said they were body positive. The majority of women who did feel body positive were between the ages of 35 and 54.
The report also found approximately 94% of teen girls have been shamed for their body shape or size in the past, which researchers believe may be contributing to the problem.
(National Institute on Media and Family)
The National Institute of Media and Family, alongside the University of Washington, conducted a survey in 2014 to explore the impact of self-esteem on the younger generation. According to the report, 40% of girls aged between 9 and 10 have already tried losing weight.
By the age of 13, the study found 53% of American girls are happy with their bodies. This statistic grows to around 78% by the time the women reach the age of 17.
A Gee Hair Survey conducted with Censuswide discovered many people have poor self esteem because they don't believe they're liked by others. Around 55% of men in the study said they don't think other people like them. Over half of women in the same survey felt they weren't liked by others.
The report also found around 4 in 5 men would not describe themselves as attractive, and 609% of men weren't confident in their ability to do their jobs well. Around half of the men surveyed in the study said they don't believe they are intelligent.
The Body Shop Self Love index in the US found there are a number of reasons for low self-esteem among women in the US. Financial status was the most common issue, for 31% of women, followed by a feeling they weren't making progress towards their goals.
People in the US who are single also have a lower self-love ranking, averaging at around 58 compared to 63 among those in a relationship. Self-love also increases with age throughout the US. People under the age of 35 were significantly more likely to be in the lowest quartile for self-love scores.
The 2020 Body Image Survey in the UK found the lockdown restrictions of the pandemic have prompted further concerns about body image and self-esteem. Around 53% of adults, and 58% of people under the age of 18 reported the lockdown had made them feel worse about their appearance.
A significant number of people (the majority for both young people and children), felt their issues with self esteem had something to do with their consumption of additional media during lockdown. Widespread discussions about lockdown weight gain and pressure from social media to focus on appearance approvement during the lockdown were also concerns.
Less support and treatment for mental health and eating disorders during the lockdown was also significant. Only around 14% of adults felt better about their image since the lockdowns.
(Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report)
The Global Dove Beauty and Confidence Report, launched as part of Dove's Self Esteem Project, found around 72% of girls feel significant pressure to be beautiful, but only around 4% of people around the world would consider themselves beautiful.
Only 11% of girls globally are happy to describe themselves as beautiful, yet 80% of women in the study agreed that every woman has something about her that is beautiful. More than half of all women (54%) in the study agreed that when it came to how they looked, they were their own biggest critic.
We hope this post has provided valuable and interesting insight on self-esteem and helped you realize that you aren't alone in whatever struggles you may be facing.
Whether you're looking to improve your own sense of esteem or you want to help someone else, remember these strategies:
It all starts with understanding what self-esteem is and why it matters.
Set small goals, and celebrate when you meet them—but don't beat yourself up when you don't.
Challenge negative thoughts with evidence and speak kindly to yourself when things go wrong.
Be realistic and forgive yourself when things don't work out exactly as planned.
The way we see ourselves is often different than how others see us. Be sure to ask for feedback from trusted friends and family members.
And if we had to pick one thing for all of us to take away from this post, it would be this:
It's important for us all to remember that we are a work in progress. We go through different phases of life, and with each new phase comes new challenges. Whether you're trying to get into shape, achieve a dream, or simply find yourself, know that your best days are still ahead of you!
And if you have anything to add, please let us know. Let's all learn from each other! That way, we can all feel more empowered and confident in ourselves going forward.
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Dove Global Beauty and Confidence Report


By Matt Desmond. April 9, 2012.
The Ragbirds are ready for the road — and they're doing it the right way. When we caught up with singer and multi-instrumentalist Erin Zindle, the Ann Arbor-based band had just left town for a showcase gig at Austin, Texas' famous South by Southwest festival. Zindle apologized for not calling back — "It's hard trying to get six people out of the house," she says. This is nothing too shocking — bands from all over the country converged on Austin simultaneously, hoping for a breakthrough moment in the sun. Every musician wants to make an impact. But one of the things that makes the Ragbirds unique is their desire to make less of an impact — on the Earth. The band tours relentlessly, but for some three years now they've been committed to a greener, better way — criss-crossing the country in their beloved eco-friendly touring van—which they know on a first-name basis.
"We've had Cecilia since the fall of 2008," Zindle explains. It's been a rewarding relationship, but it began with the band's own passionate commitment. They already believed in touring with environmental responsibility. The band used whiteboards for their setlists instead of paper, and brought their own water bottles and coffee mugs along to save on disposables. "It's a little extra effort," Zindle says, "but these are the things that everybody should be thinking about." But the group knew that it was the unavoidable driving that would make a mark on the earth.
"We travel a lot," Zindle says. "We do, like, 200 shows a year, and we've been to 45 states. We just knew that it was having a large negative impact on the environment — and it's also very expensive." The group put their heads together and decided to do something about it. "We had pretty good motives to do some research into alternative fuels," she says, and the Ragbirds did their homework.
What's the secret? What lets Cecilia travel 90 percent of her miles without benefit of gasoline? Solar power? A nuclear reactor? The answer is a bit more prosaic, but a lot more practical — oil. Not the kind from the ground that caused all this trouble to begin with, but plain old vegetable oil. Cecilia has a modified diesel engine that allows it to run on fuel that would otherwise end up being discarded. It was a technology that other bands had already turned to. "Our friends in My Dear Disco were running on vegetable oil while we were looking at it," Zindle remembers.
And Zindle's songs speak of different kinds of journeys. "I think the biggest message in my lyrics is hope," she says. "It's usually hard-earned hope — the songs take you through something that's hard to get through, but hope is there at the end." It's not too much of a stretch to say that this could mirror our culture's journey away from our slavery to fossil fuels. This humble step taken by a group of working musicians points the way to a cleaner future. Let's hit the road.


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Use the Pro-9 to tenderize, knit, score, cut strips, cut stew, and star punch.
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products as strips for stir fry or fajitas, julienne for salads, and beefy jerky strips.
Use two passes to make cubes for stew or soup meat.
Cut your valuable production time significantly while making those value-added products your customers want.
Two passes are all you need to create value-added product from less expensive, hard to merchandise cuts.
Improve your product mix and gross profit and increase productivity.
You can turn your tenderizing set into a knitting set just by changing the position of the rear stripper.
Take two smaller pieces of hard to merchandise meat and convert them into one value-added product.
* ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: 115V, 1 Ph, 5 ft. 3-wire cord, 3 prong molded, grounded plug.
* CASE TOP: Stainless steel.
* CUTTING GROUPS: Stainless steel with stainless steel spacers and combs.
* ROLLER SPEEDS: 115 RPM Standard.
* TRANSPARENT SAFETY COVER: Lexan transparent.
* TRANSMISSION: Oil bath gear box.
* SAFETY SWITCH: Motor shuts off when safety cover is raised.
* STANDARD FEATURES: Dual purpose tenderizer/knit assembly, cord and/or plug (see electrical) operating and safety manual.
* CERTIFICATIONS: N.S.F., U.S.D.A., U.L., C.S.A., C.F.I.A.
115 Volts, 1 Phase, 6.6 Apms, 60Hz, 1/2 H.p.
* A 1/2 HP MACHINE, I am told is good for deli's, supermarkets, but if you have a butcher shop, you might want a 3/4 h.p. machine.


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Homyle (deutsch Homile, 1939–45 Homil) ist ein Ortsteil der Gemeinde Boharyně im Okres Hradec Králové in Tschechien. Er liegt 13 Kilometer westlich des Stadtzentrums von Hradec Králové.

Geographie
Homyle befindet sich am linken Ufer der Bystřice an der Einmündung des Baches Radostovský potok in der Východolabská tabule (Tafelland an der östlichen Elbe). Durch Homyle verläuft die Straße II/323 zwischen Nechanice und Přelouč. Östlich erhebt sich der Kozí kopec (Geisberg, 286 m n.m.), im Westen der Hájek (Boharner Hagek, 269 m n.m.).

Nachbarorte sind Kunčice und Lubno im Norden, Jehlice, Mlýnek und Starý Radostov im Nordosten, Nový Radostov und Těchlovice im Osten, Želí und Lhota pod Libčany im Südosten, Horka, Roudnice und Puchlovice im Süden, Trnava im Südwesten sowie Boharyně im Westen.

Geschichte
Homyle entstand an der Kreuzung zweier Handelswege, die von Königgrätz nach Nový Bydžov bzw. von Hořice nach Přelouč führten. Die erste urkundliche Erwähnung des Dorfes erfolgte 1403. Homyle war ursprünglich ein eigenständiges Gut und wurde später an Boharna angeschlossen. Barbara von Memmingen, geb. Freiin von Waitzenau verkaufte die Güter Boharna und Homile im Jahre 1704 für 46.300 Gulden an Ferdinand Bonaventura von Harrach (1637–1706), der sie mit seinem Gut Stößer vereinigte.

Im Jahre 1835 bestand das im Königgrätzer Kreis gelegene Dorf Homile aus 24 Häusern, in denen 187 Personen lebten. Im Ort gab es einen Meierhof und ein Wirtshaus. Pfarrort war Boharna. Bis zur Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts blieb Homile dem Fideikommissgut Stößer untertänig.

Nach der Aufhebung der Patrimonialherrschaften bildete Homile ab 1849 einen Ortsteil der Gemeinde Bohárna im Gerichtsbezirk Nechanitz. Ab 1868 gehörte das Dorf zum Bezirk Königgrätz. Auf Anordnung der Linguistischen Kommission in Prag wurde 1920 Homyle als amtlicher Ortsname festgelegt. 1949 wurde Homyle dem Okres Hradec Králové-okolí zugeordnet; dieser wurde im Zuge der Gebietsreform von 1960 aufgehoben, seitdem gehört das Dorf zum Okres Hradec Králové. Am 3. März 1991 hatte der Ort 147 Einwohner; beim Zensus von 2001 lebten in den 50 Wohnhäusern von Homyle 152 Personen.

Gemeindegliederung
Der Ortsteil Homyle ist Teil des Katastralbezirkes Boharyně.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
 Glockentürmchen in Klinkerbauweise sowie Kreuz auf dem Dorfplatz
 Denkmal für die Gefallenen des Ersten Weltkrieges
 Naturdenkmal Bystřice, es umfasst den gesamten stark begradigten Flusslauf zwischen Svatogothardská Lhota und Homyle

Weblinks
 Homyle auf den Seiten des Bezirksarchivs Hradec Králové

Einzelnachweise

Ortsteil in Tschechien


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Q: C# SQLite FTS5 Table and Triger creation I am creating a virtual table with sqlite fts5 and I am having the following error message: SQL Logic error no such module: FTS5. Below is my code:
Using Package manager in VS 2017 I have already download SQLite and SQLite FTS5.
    private static void CreateReport()
    {
        try
        {
            using (SQLiteConnection sqliteConnection = new SQLiteConnection(DataSources.LocalConnectionString()))
            {
                sqliteConnection.Open();
                sqliteConnection.EnableExtensions(true);
                string commandText = "CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS JReport(JRId INTEGER PRIMARY KEY, IDId INTEGER, CaseId INTEGER, BoxName TEXT, JRText TEXT, JRFormatted TEXT)";
                string commandText1 = "CREATE VIRTUAL TABLE IF NOT EXISTS DReport USING FTS5(JRId, CaseId, BoxName, CONTENT = 'JReport', CONTENT_ROWID = 'JRId')";
                string commandText2 = "CREATE TRIGGER DocRepo AFTER INSERT ON JReport BEGIN INSERT INTO DReport(RowId, JRId, CaseId, BoxName) VALUES(NEW.JRId, NEW.CaseId, NEW.BoxName) END";
                using (SQLiteCommand sqliteCommand = new SQLiteCommand(commandText, sqliteConnection))
                {
                    sqliteCommand.ExecuteNonQuery();
                    sqliteCommand.Dispose();
                }
                using (SQLiteCommand sqliteCommand = new SQLiteCommand(commandText1, sqliteConnection))
                {
                    sqliteCommand.ExecuteNonQuery();
                    sqliteCommand.Dispose();
                }
                using (SQLiteCommand sqliteCommand = new SQLiteCommand(commandText2, sqliteConnection))
                {
                    sqliteCommand.ExecuteNonQuery();
                    sqliteCommand.Dispose();
                }
                sqliteConnection.Close();
            }
        }
        catch (Exception ex)
        {
            MessageBoxEx.Show("An error has occurred while creating the Report table, the original error is: " +
                ex.Message, "Report", MessageBoxButtons.OK, MessageBoxIcon.Error);
        }
    }

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SQL Logic error no such module: FTS5.

Just like the error message says, your sqlite3 library doesn't have the FTS5 module. It probably wasn't configured to include it as a built in one when the library was built, as it's not enabled by default. It might have been made available as a dynamically loadable module by whoever did configure and build the library you're using. Or not.
Personally, I just always include a copy of sqlite3.c in any program I'm using that uses it to avoid relying on an external dependency and so you can make sure you're always using a version with all the features you want to use present. Dunno what you'd have to do in C# to use your own local instance, but I'm sure there's a way.
Instructions for building FTS5 into sqlite3 or as a loadable module.

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The Court of Appeal by its Interim Order issued on 3rd December 2018 stayed the de facto Government from functioning. The very next morning, on some radio show called the "talk of the town", a man claiming to be an expert on everything, with a deep voice and a heavy accent – ostensibly trying to imitate some foreign journalist, claimed that the Country can be run by the President with the support of the Secretaries of the Ministries. The same was echoed by him, that evening too warranting response.
The effect of the interim order issued by Court is to prevent the persons named as Respondents in the case from functioning as de facto ministers. Therefore, at present there is no de facto Cabinet of Ministers appointed on a staggered basis after 27th October 2018.
The Hansard carries that on 14th November 2018 and on 16th November 2018, two Votes of No Confidence were passed by the majority of the members of Parliament. That evidence contained in the Hansard is conclusive proof that the motion for a Vote of No Confidence was successfully passed. Article 48 (2) of the Constitution specifically provides inter alia that the Cabinet of Ministers stand dissolved if a vote of No confidence is passed against the Government.
Therefore, there is no question that, as of 16th November 2016, the purported Cabinet of Ministers stood dissolved in terms of Article 48(2) of the Constitution.
Thus it is clear that, the Cabinet of Ministers stood dissolved with effect from at least 16th November 2018 and therefore, by operation of law, the Secretaries to Ministries ceased to hold such office. There is no room for interpretation and there is no ambiguity in this.
The next pertinent question to ask is whether the His Excellency the President could repossess all executive power of the People without appointing a Prime Minister or a Cabinet of Ministers. It appears that the commentator who promoted the idea that His Excellency the President could run the country without appointing a Cabinet of Ministers was proposing just that. His argument may have held some water, under Article 44(2) of the Constitution prior to the 19th Amendment.
The President may assign to himself any subject or function and shall remain in charge of any subject or function not assigned to any Minister under the provisions of paragraph (1) of this Article or the provisions of paragraph (1) of Article 45 and may for that purpose determine the number of Ministries to be in his charge, and accordingly, any reference in the Constitution or any written law to the Minister to whom such subject or function is assigned, shall be read and construed as a reference to the President.
However, the 19th Amendment has taken away such power and His Excellency the President cannot any longer assign unto himself any subject or function nor can His Excellency the President keep in his charge any subject or function not assigned to any Minister. Therefore, the Constitution contemplated that His Excellency the President not holding on to any Ministerial Portfolios and allocating all subjects and functions to such Ministers so appointed. However, an exception was made in respect of the incumbent President where His Excellency Maithreepala Sirisena was permitted to hold on to the Ministries of Defense, Environment and Mahaweli.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Constitution, the person holding office as President on the date of commencement of this Act, so long as he holds the Office of President may assign to himself the subjects and functions of Defence, Mahaweli Development and Environment and determine the Ministries to be in his charge for that purpose and accordingly, any reference in any written law to the Minister to whom such subject or function is assigned, shall be read and construed as a reference to the President.
Therefore, there is no question of His Excellency the President wielding the entire gamut of executive power of the People. There is only one word for such a system where one person holds all executive power, it is called a "Dictatorship". Any attempt to justify such course of action ought to be denounced in the loudest possible terms. With Constitutional safeguards being disregarded at will by the incumbent President, the day we end up with a despotic dictator may not be too far away. Any encouragement towards that – especially on mass media is highly unacceptable. So, No dear Farez, we don't need a dictator!
Legally, the 19 th Ammdt. is defective, so many clauses are conflicting, still it requires approval at a Referendum to Transfer President's Exec Power , Thru Art 3, ++ 4 , Its ambiguous, invalid, Distorts the basic Principles of Mgt. Adm. Splitting the Authority , isolating Responsibility + Accountability which is a serious mistake , done with greedy expecttations ,Its fraudulent, power snatching. ITS faulty, incompetent constitution drafting done by a one time examination cheater.!!!
Jayampathi would have cheated in an exam, but how do we know in how many other matters you have cheated this world. However we know that Jaysmpsthi is s well known constitutional lawyer and is a President's Counsel. Comparatively you are a low grade loser full of envy about Jayampathi's achievements in the legal sphere. To have some consolation sit on a low bench and scream until you become little happy.
terms of Articles 42, 43, 44 and 45.
The problem is that the President has issued an order to dissolve parliament and this order was stayed by the Supreme Court. Under this situation I would think the President would have to wait until the SC decision is given before making a decision.
Also, there is another case before the SC on the legality of the PM and Cabinet, so I think the bottom line is we have to wait and see.
A dictator who is also mentally unstable and full of hatred towards his opponents. Our country is indeed in a pathetic situation.
Not only a deranged dictator, he is a confused and twister of his own actions. He said that there in no country in the world who had provided a helicopter to a president who lost an election to go to his home. Can he tell us of a country who suddenly dismissed a sitting PM , dissolved parliment against the rule of law, against country's constitytion and democracy, appointed a PM through the back door, all of these without consulting parliament and law..
I too have observed, as have so many of my friends, the comment-maker on "The Talk of the Town" radio programme to be a self-important coward of the basest ilk. His hatred clearly shows through when he spews vitriolic words about people he dislikes.
If he has even the vestiges of a backbone, I would like to see him attacking the misdeeds of the previous regime with the same degree of fervour as he does the Bond Scam.
I certainly do not hold a brief for the Bond Scammers or any others for crimes against the people of the country. I have no hesitation in stating that they must be punished.
But sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.
My grouse is that the biased press, as represented and led by persons like this, could influence the public to believe that the rogues of the past are better than those of the present.
Creatures who were hiding under rocks pre-2015 have no moral right to have made seemingly 'holier than thou' pronouncements, particularly when they had the privilege to work in the free media that existed from 2015 and prior to 26th October, 2018.
Thishya Weeragoda mentions the Court verdict on the MR Cabinet as a whole.
Thanks for pointing out that the legality of the President taking on Ministries is questionable.
He wind up with ~ "………., the day we end up with a despotic dictator may not be too far away".
The RW-sack was a putsch. The 'happenings' that followed clearly shows that we have had a coup d'état.
The clouds are gathering and before it breaks into a thunderstorm, we must seek shelter.
Signs are ominous. We must act now to prevent a repeat putsch.
Everyone seems to be a Legal beagle these days.
Well as for me could everyone point the finger at Jayampathy .W that Chemistry paper saga man and his point men who assisted him to draft such a bad 19A.
I do not want him or any of his henchmen touchinh drafting a Constitution or a part there of in future. Basically Jayampathy is a CHEAT. His drafting is crooked as his ways.
All I am aware is that a (07) bench SC Judgement in 2002 only permitted Ranil a period of not more than 21/2 years of unhindered rule. In that instant too, Ranil tried to pull the wool over on CBK's presidency.
It may be interesting to note the role played by Abraham Sumanthiran then and on whose behalf?
As for the BOND SCAM, it need to be attacked vigourously as Yahapalanaya was hearald to power against all norms and Ranil from the wilderness to PM post and within (40) was able to swindle the CB. For this is not what the voter placed their trust.? Ranil must be hounded. He dashed hopes and ridiculed the 6.2 m voters by his dastardly actions wearing a clean suit.. MY3 was then just a puppet clueless what was happening around him in his unaccustomed position.
Was that action retribution for deceit? Only Almighty will know.
By the way U I request U to read the real context of my comments on the created dubious outcome of 19 th Amendt (specically Extracting Pres. Authority ) which is illegal under this constitution. Pm has no exec power.


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Join two transformative young leaders, Jason Kander and Cleo Wade, when they sit down for an inspiring, catalyzing conversation on April 20, 7pm, with fellow social visionary Symone Sanders, who became Bernie Sanders' campaign press secretary at age 25. Kander, a former Army captain and Missouri's 39th secretary of state, founded Let America Vote in 2017 to promote voters' rights, and artist-poet-author Cleo Wade has been called the "Millennial Oprah" by New York magazine. Hear about their bold new projects and their hopes for the future — and discover your own path to making change.
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OK! Ryos
Here's a taste of kaneka, a reggae-infused music from the South Pacific island of New Caledonia. Deriving from the diverse music heritage of the island and its kanak peoples, together with the political and religious influences of French administration over the years, the music is broadly rather than narrowly defined. Due to its remote geographical location, and technological underdevelopment of internet connectivity, there have been severe commercial limits to how far the music has travelled from New Caledonia to the ears of listeners elsewhere in the world.
There are also limits to how far it has spread within New Caledonia itself where kaneka can at best serve as a unifying movement amongst different groups of the population and amidst political conflict. While none of the kaneka bands and artists are well known beyond New Caledonia, OK! Ryos have perhaps the highest profile internationally, and their album Wa Coco Le Meilleur (the best of) OK! Ryos (2008), with its mainly gentle quasi-reggae sound, is readily available. More recent releases (above) are a fine introduction to this engaging music.
February 15, 2016 By John Fenwick Features OK RyosLeave a Comment
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Gentleman's Dub Club
Don Letts set to visit the North East
Kioko: Let's Be Frank
Lee 'Scratch' Perry: Heavy Rain
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Get together for Sashiko Stitching!
We strive to upcycle and repurpose the fabric. Sashiko to the world.
Sashiko Gathering | Review Sashiko with Atsushi & Share the Enjoyment.
I have received many requests to create an opportunity to share the enjoyment of Sashiko stitching after the workshop. So, here is what I come up with. "Sashiko Gathering". Atsushi will be with the participants. This is a great opportunity to review what you learned in the Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Core & Basic). I will provide small presentations regarding the contents we covered in the previous workshop such as how to move the needle, how to transfer/draw the pattern, and more.
Please bring your own (Sashiko) project you are working on. It doesn't have to be a traditional Sashiko project. A project of mending such as a hole on your denim is perfectly fine.
*Sashiko Stitching Kit with fabric and thread is available for purchase if you would like to not to bring your own project. Also, these prepared kit can be exchanged to some of the materials I provide. In other words, you can come and enjoy Sashiko by paying the participation fee.
- Indigo dyed fabric (Cotton 100%) / 11" x 14"
*Sashiko Pattern Practice Kit can be replaced to the other product if the participants do not need to review how to transfer the patterns.
*The contents above is the core materials I am thinking to provide. An item can be exchanged to an item you would like to get. For example, you can exchange the Natural Dye Sashiko Thread to prepared small Sashiko kit.
Other Sashiko supplies such as thread, needle, thimble, fabric, thread clipper, and much more will be available for sale with the special prices.
Bring your project, questions, and passion to share your Sashiko works!
To make it fair to all the participants, this gathering have a prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Sashiko Stitching Workshop (Core & Basic).
We gather in a private space located in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood. Please bring your Sashiko needles, thimble, and your own Sashiko project.
Location: Tribeca in NYC | The specific address will be notified to the participants.
There is no need to be on time at 9:45. The core time will be 10:30 am to noon. I will offer several small presentation during the core time above.
*Please make a review to get a discount on this page.
*Refund Policy: Attendees can receive refunds up to 14 days before your event start date. The ticket is transferable to someone for the purchase date and time, but not transferable to the other date and time after the refunds policy ends. I will mail the included supplies to you in case of absence.
With receiving 2 skeins of thread and fabric, I would like to motivate you to continue your Sashiko journey more and more. Also, it is a great opportunity to ask follow-up questions to Atsushi.
I will also review your needles movement (if you would like to).
Some reviews & check-up are important to master the needle work. I offered the first workshop in 2016, September. It is about a good time to see if you are following my direction.
Please consider to come and see me with a lot of Sashiko materials.
I will bring some Sashiko items to inspire you. As always, you will be satisfied after the gathering.
We aren't just a Japanese craft supplier. We are a team of Sashiko professionals with more than 30 years of experience in Sashiko field. What we sell is what we use in our artworks. When we decide to not to use, it is the time to stop selling here.
We also strive for excellence in customer service. It is simply because we are happy to share what we are proud of, "Sashiko". Customers who purchase our products is a fan of Sashiko. We are happy to get to know you. We will answer questions regarding Sashiko from customers.
It is fortunate to know that I can get the best materials for Sashiko. Sashiko is pretty addictive.
One of the participants to Atsushi's workshop.
We are a team of Sashiko professionals.
Atsushi Futatsuya will be in charge of introducing Sashiko to the world by providing workshops, online resources, and providing supplies to the market.
Keiko Futatsuya, with more than 30 years in Sashiko industry, supervise the Sashiko works Atsushi provides on the website. Keiko is in charge of designing, crafting, and all other directing responsibilities in Sashi.Co project in Japan.


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Rivers APC uncovers plans to arrest leaders
PORTHARCOURT – The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has uncovered a plot by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to use the police to clamp down on its leaders with a view to keeping them out of circulation during the forthcoming general elections.
Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, raised the alarm about the sinister plot in a statement issued Sunday in Port Harcourt.
The statement was signed by the Senior Special Assistant, Media and Public Affairs to the state APC chairman.
According to the chairman, "Our attention has been drawn to a sinister plot by the Rivers State PDP in conjunction with the Special Armed Robbery Squad (SARS) of the State Police Command to launch what they call the mother of all operations, code-named 'Operation Total Crippling of Rivers APC' aimed at ensuring that none of our leaders walks the streets freely during the forthcoming elections."
He quoted those privy to the plot as disclosing that leading APC members are to be code-named 'ANTS' to be crushed without any mercy.
"The strategy to be adopted is for the PDP leadership to come up with fabricated petition alleging that the 300 APC leaders to be arrested are cultists, kidnappers or armed robbers.
"The plot is to keep at bay all the strong men behind the election of the APC candidates until after the elections of March 28, and April 11, 2015.
"Should this ploy fail, both Dr. Dakuku Peterside and Hon Asita Okorie Asita, the gubernatorial and deputy gubernatorial candidates respectively of Rivers APC, shall be arrested and kept incommunicado until after the elections," according to the statement.
He alleged that Promise Wosu, the Head of SARS in Rivers State, to be assisted by Samuel Nwanosike a.k.a Ishi, is to ensure the success of the clamedown on the 'ANTS'. "It is also a fact that Ishi is the Head of Security of Wike's Campaign Organisation aka New Generation".
According to the Rivers APC Chairman, "part of the strategy is to plant guns in the residences and business outfits of some of the leading APC Leaders and use the Police to search and arrest them accordingly.
The Special Unit has already swung into action, doing the bidding of the PDP by arresting some of those in the 300-man list.
In this regard, Hon. Bouchi Nsirim was picked up at Aluu while addressing APC members going for the Buhari Rally last week Thursday, while Hon. Prince Adele Sam Wobo was picked up at Rumueme after a successful APC rally at Rumueme. Hon. Bestman Amadi was attacked at Rukpoku.
Others arrested so far are Hon Tony Gboms, Alhaji Onukem and Hon. Charles Anyanwu, Caretaker Chairman, Etche Local Government Area.
Assassination attempt was made on Hon Wanjoku Chikere Azubuike a member of Rivers State House of Assembly, representing Ikwerre on January 28 2015 at his residence in Port Harcourt while on 21st February, 2015 a combined team of armed personnels invaded his country home, leaving tales of woes behind.
"In the eyes of this new marriage between PDP and SARS, it is a taboo for anybody to be a member of APC and it is a higher crime to decamp from PDP to APC. That was the crime committed by Hon Rock Ahunaya, Hon. Roger Ahunaya and Romeon Ahunaya From Ipo Village in Ikwerre Local Government Area as they were arrested without any charge for the heinous crime of defecting from PDP to APC."


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Durbin Highlights Resilience of Ukrainian People Amid Putin's War
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reflected on the resilience of the Ukrainian people and continued allied unity amid Putin's unprovoked and illegal war. Yesterday, Durbin hosted members of the Ukrainian Parliament to receive an update on Putin's war, and discuss calls for a special tribunal to hold Russian leaders accountable for the crime of aggress… Continue Reading
Durbin Calls On Senate Colleagues To Include Measures To Regulate Dietary Supplements In Omnibus Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today took to the Senate floor to deliver a speech that called on his Senate colleagues to include provisions from his bipartisan Dietary Supplement Listing Act in the end-of-year omnibus appropriations bill. In his remarks, Durbin emphasized that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must exercise more oversight over the dietary supplement industry in order to empower consumers and protect public health. "More than seventy-five p… Continue Reading
Durbin, Duckworth, Foster Applaud Final Passage Of Bill To Rename Will County Post Office In Honor Of Larry Walsh, Sr.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, and U.S. Representative Bill Foster (D-IL-11) today applauded last night's Senate passage of H.R. 700, legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office facility located at 303 E. Mississippi Ave. in Elwood, Illinois, after former Will County Executive Lawrence M. "Larry" Walsh, Sr. The bill will now head to President Biden's desk for his signature. A longtime farmer, Walsh began his political career in 1970, at … Continue Reading
Senate Confirms Nomination of David Davis to Serve As U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of David C. Davis to serve as United States Marshal for the Southern District of Illinois: "David Davis has decades of experience in the U.S. Marshals Service-serving and protecting the people of the Southern District-as well as the integrity and judgment to serve with di… Continue Reading
Durbin Meets With Members of the Ukrainian Parliament
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus and Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today hosted members of the Ukrainian Parliament to receive an update on Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine, and discuss calls for a special tribunal to hold Russian leaders accountable for the crime of aggression. Senator Durbin was joined by Ambassador-at-Large, Anton Korynevych; Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), also Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus; as w… Continue Reading
Durbin Speaks With Lithuanian Prime Minister
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Baltic Freedom Caucus, today met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonyt? to discuss persistent threats against Eastern Europe as Russia continues its brutal war against Ukraine. In their meeting, they also discussed Lithuania's leadership in the region and neighboring Belarussian dictator Alexander Lukashenko's support for Putin's war. Durbin also offered support to Lithuania as the nation faces ec… Continue Reading
Durbin Discusses Need for Efforts to Combat Antisemitism and Importance of Two-State Solution With Illinois Members of J Street
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois members of J Street to discuss the recent uptick in antisemitism across the nation and the dangers posed by online hate against religious minorities. In the meeting, Durbin discussed his ongoing efforts to protect targeted populations from harassment and physical violence. They also discussed the continued need for a two-state solution between the Israelis and Palestinians. "Attacks against America's Jewish co… Continue Reading
Durbin Meets With U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, met with United States Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield to discuss Ukraine's continued resilience and determination to repel Russia's unprovoked and illegal war. They also discussed the need to bring political stability to Haiti and the recent peace agreement ending the conflict in Ethiopia. Later today, Durbin is hosting Ukrainian Ambassador Markarova and members of the Ukr… Continue Reading
Durbin Honors Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White's Service With Speech On Senate Floor
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) took to the Senate floor to honor Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White as he prepares to retire after six terms in the position. "Secretary White is a rare leader: a living legend and a truly humble man. He loves his work because he works for who he loves, the people of Illinois. Throughout his life, he has been a model of integrity, compassion, and unwavering commitment to public service...On behalf of everyone in Illinois, I want to… Continue Reading
Senate Confirms Judge Doris Pryor to the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed the nomination of Judge Doris Pryor to serve on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals by a bipartisan vote of 60-31: "Judge Pryor has significant federal experience and a proven track record of neutral decision-making on the bench. She was unanimously rated 'Qualified' by the American Bar Association, and she has received blue slip… Continue Reading
Durbin Statement on Sinema-Tillis Immigration Deal
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee and author of the Dream Act, released the following statement regarding the reported immigration deal reached between Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and Thom Tillis (R-NC): "As the author of the original Dream Act more than 20 years ago, I applaud every good faith effort to give these deserving individuals a path to citizenship. I've been in touch with my colleagues and will carefully review thei… Continue Reading
Durbin, Duckworth, Foster, Underwood Introduce Legislation To Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, and U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) today introduced legislation to rename Fermilab's Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC) after the late Dr. Helen Edwards, who worked at Fermilab as a particle physicist for 40 years. The newly-constructed IERC, which was recently authorized for official use, will be home to new office and lab space that will host an interse… Continue Reading
Durbin Meets With Springfield Naacp And Religious Leaders To Discuss Protecting Historic 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with members of the Springfield NAACP, including President Teresa Haley, and religious leaders to discuss federal efforts to protect the 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site. Durbin and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument Act to establish the site as a unit of the U.S. National Park Service. In January 2021, Durbin and Duckworth penned a letter to then-President-Elect Bide… Continue Reading
Durbin Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Avoid a Rail Strike
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Senate passed legislation to avert a potential railroad strike: "While I am disappointed that not enough of my Republican colleagues would support legislation to increase paid sick leave for union rail workers, I'm relieved that we could come together to quickly pass the labor agreement in order to prevent a rail strike-which would have been devastating to the American economy and put mil… Continue Reading
Durbin Questions CFTC Chairman At Agriculture Committee Hearing on Crypto Amid FTX Collapse
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), today, in a Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee hearing, questioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Rostin Behnam about the recent collapse of FTX. On November 11, FTX-one of the world's largest crypto trading platforms-filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, resigned. "How long will it take to unpack the FTX mess to understand what happened and where it stands," Durbi… Continue Reading
Following White House Briefing On Ukraine, Durbin Reiterates The Need To Support Our Ally
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, urged his colleagues to continue to support Ukraine amid Putin's unjustified and unprovoked war. During his speech, Durbin reiterated our commitment to Ukraine and emphasized that the NATO alliance is stronger than ever. Yesterday, Senate leadership and key Committee Chairs and Ranking Members were briefed by the White House about Russia's ongoing invasion o… Continue Reading
Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations of Three Circuit Court Judges & Nine District Court Judges
WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced the nominations of Anthony Devos Johnstone, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Ninth Circuit; Maria Araújo Kahn, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit; and Julie Rikelman, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit. The Committee also advanced the nominations of Daniel J. Calabretta, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of California; Matthew L. Garcia, to be United St… Continue Reading
Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing Nomination of Lindsay Jenkins to Serve As District Court Judge for the Northern District of Illinois
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance Lindsay C. Jenkins' nomination to serve as a District Court Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Based on recommendations made by the screening committee the Senators established in the Northern District, Durbin and Duckworth forwa… Continue Reading
Durbin Meets With NAACP Legal Defense Fund President
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today met with Janai Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). During today's meeting, Durbin and Ms. Nelson discussed the Committee's efforts to confirm both demographically and professionally diverse judges, as well as Durbin's continued efforts on criminal justice reform and other topics. "It was great to meet with Janai Nelson today, who has a connection t… Continue Reading
Durbin Introduces Legislation To Create Interagency Committee To Improve Oversight Over For-Profit College Industry
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tina Smith (D-MN), today introduced the Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act, legislation that will establish an interagency committee tasked with improving coordination of federal oversight of for-profit colleges to ensure that students are not scammed out of an education and into a mountain of debt. The bill would require the committee to publish a… Continue Reading


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WLADIMIR KLITSCHKO is the last person you expect to punch himself in the face. The Ukrainian is a polished former champion, who rarely made a mistake in the heat of battle and was meticulous in his preparation. But it happened before the opening bell had even chimed moments ahead of his first bout with cutman Jacob "Stitch" Duran in 2004.
Klitschko, untroubled by that cut, staged a remarkable comeback, dropping Joshua himself in the next round. "What made that whole night great was that moment right there, that was the start, that kindled everything from that point to the end," Duran said. "That definitely showed courage to do what he did.
To Klitschko's corner the fight seemed in the balance going into the 11th and defining round. "If I was a coach, in round 10 I would have said now you need 10, 11 and 12. You've got to win these three rounds. That would have been my advice to him at that point. Because I look at it in worst case scenarios, if it's a close fight, it's going to go to him. To make a difference you've got to finish strong. Johnathon did that. So we were in the same frame of mind and we passed that on to Wladimir," Stitch said.
But Joshua "came out like a bull. It was that type of thing. It was two gladiators crashing together. He came out strong and he changed the tempo of the whole fight, that's what he did. When you change the whole tempo, you've got to readjust yourself. So good coaching.
Joshua dropped Klitchko twice in that 11th round before attacking him on the ropes to prompt the referee to finish the fight. "When somebody's back is against the ropes, it's not a good position because you can't go anywhere. Anthony Joshua throws a lot of combinations. He throws punches in volumes, if the first and second don't hit you, even the third, you've got that fourth one coming. Two out of the four hit you, that's a pretty good percentage. He understands that. He understands it's a combat sport," Stitch noted. "That's the ultimate victory to knock somebody out. Anthony Joshua did that.
But Klitschko does take immense pride from the fight and being cheered out by the Wembley crowd. "When I was flying to Reno, I sent Wladimir an email and I told him how proud I was of him, the way he fought and what he accomplished. So he gets back to me and he thanks me and he says, 'You know what it was great to get the respect that I got from the fans in London'," Duran revealed. "I have to agree with him. That was a very, very special moment.
And Stitch should know. "I've been in two Rocky movies but I saw a real live Rocky movie at Wembley Stadium. And both the guys were Rocky!


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Next month, former 'Doctor Who' companion Karen Gillan can be seen in James Gunn's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' as Nebula, one of Thanos' deadly daughters. But before fans see her don the blue skin and shaved head in the upcoming sci-fi adventure from Marvel Studios, she strips down to her underwear for Esquire Magazine.
In addition to the photos, Esquire has released a pair of videos showing off Gillan's fun side. In the first video, she shares her comedic chops by telling a joke. Then in the second one, she sheds the intergalactic villain persona of Nebula (among other things) and teaches us some Scottish colloquialisms from her homeland.
If the wig in the second video surprises you, the story goes that when Marvel asked her to shave her head for 'Guardians', they had a wig made from her hair. I assume that this wig is the same one that Gillan used at last year's San Diego Comic Con and for Matt Smith's final episode as the Doctor where she made one last appearance beside her raggedy man. However, I gotta say that she didn't really need it for this shoot since she's a gorgeous woman with or without her trademark ginger hair.
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Apple Retail Store Workers at Grand Central Terminal Ask for $30/hr Minimum Wage Plus Benefits
Arnold Zafra
Apr 19th, 2022 1:07 PM EDT | News
The group of workers seeking to unionize at the Apple retail store at Grand Central Terminal has disclosed their demands. Fruit Stand Workers United seeks a minimum wage of at least $30 for all workers, plus other benefits.
Apple Retail Store Workers Seek More
Through its website, the group sought a minimum wage of $30 per hour. They derived this from a matrix based on role, tenure, and performance. Employees at Apple retail stores currently earn salaries ranging from $17 to more than $30 an hour. The salary depends on the market and experience of the worker.
Aside from the across-the-board salary increase, the Apple retail store workers also demanded more benefits.
For benefits, we seek more robust changes, like increased tuition reimbursement, faster accrued and more vacation time, and better retirement options, including higher match rates for 401(k) and enrollment into pension plans.
In addition, the group also asked for improved health and safety standards. They plan to conduct research on security protocols while also tracking dust, health defects from building materials, and noise pollution at Grand Central.
Apple Says the Company Offers Strong Compensation and Benefits
CNBC reported that an Apple spokesperson said the Cupertino company already offers very strong compensation and benefits for all employees.
We are pleased to offer very strong compensation and benefits for full-time and part-time employees, including health care, tuition reimbursement, new parental leave, paid family leave, annual stock grants and many other benefits.
However, Apple has yet to release an official statement about the specific concerns of this group.
Apple Retail Store Workers at Grand Central Gather Authorization Cards
As the group awaits Apple's reaction to their now known efforts, an employee-led organizing committee has started collecting authorization cards. These cards will determine the level of unionization support at the store. The group would need 30% of the 270 eligible employees at the store to proceed with filing with the National Labor Relations Board. This is a major step before filing a petition to form a union.
Once the group gathered signatures of the 30% eligible employees, the next step would be to get 50% of employees to vote for unionizing. Only then can the union be certified.
The group also said that its union effort did not include changes to the hiring, promotion, and transfer policies. It also did not plan to negotiate changes to time and attendance policy. Hence, Apple should not impose stricter time and attendance policies to retaliate against the workers who organized the unionization efforts.
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MidiCi is an LA based Neapolitan pizza company that has opened its doors in St. Petersburg. You know how Tony Bennett left his heart in San Francisco? Prepare to leave a PIZZA your heart at MidiCi's. That seemed necessary. LOL, anyway. I had the opportunity to try out MidiCi in January at an influencer event and my tastebuds are still tingling. We were served family style as we made our way through each of the food courses. Midici did NOT disappoint. I sat with Lauren Perez of Lauren Perez Kitchen, her hubs, and of course my boo – Ben! You guys, TBH Ben's really loving the Instagram Hubs life. This is especially true when it involves food. He's also getting SO great behind the cam (he took most of these pictures).
MidiCi is located next to Tyrone Square Mall, but it doesn't have that "mall lot restaurant" feel to it at all. When you walk in you feel like you're at an upscale pizza place. Obviously a plus. The open kitchen concept gives your eyes full access to see pizzas and dishes being prepared. You'll love the stunning marble countertops at MidiCi's bar top seating area. The pizza condiments bar is modernly pleasing to the eye. It's easy to see that MidiCi pays attention to the details so that their customers can chow down on Italian fare with an aesthetically satisfying backdrop. And quite an Instagram-worthy one if I do say so myself.
Tampa Bay bloggers made their way to the assigned name cards at the their tables and the NOMfest began. We started with a house cheese board complete with toasted Neapolitan bread. These were followed by yummy crisp salads (we all know I love a good bed of greens, especially when balsamic reduction is involved). Our tastebuds twinged and twanged through the courses as we made our way to the star of the show: MidiCi's pizza.
Equipped with my Aperol Spritz (Prosecco, Aperol, + Soda) in hand, I was ready to enjoy some 'za! Each table received different types of pizza to try. Our table received the Double Pepperoni (or Doppio Peperoni). Each bite was fresh and full of flavor. I appreciated the spice and large slices of savory pepperoni. Forget Arby's; MidiCi definitely has the meats. And the crust. OH THE CRUST.
Our meals ended with the cutest handcrafted gelato flight and Midici's signature Nutella calzone. My sweet tooth went into complete overdrive. The Nutella calzone is 100% share-worthy. You can even add ricotta to it for an extra $1. Hear me out. Cheese doesn't necessarily rank in my highest highs when it comes to dessert; however, I love the textural component that ricotta brings to dishes so I would definitely opt to add it to my Nutella calzone.
The scoops of gelato were just the perfect amount of sweetness in a cup. I loved the creamy vanilla one! I'm pretty sure the yellow gelato was Mango, which would explain why it was Ben's favorite. This gelato flight was such a sweet way to end our foodventure at MidiCi.
Oh yes, MidiCi's pizza is something special. The chunks of just melted mozzarella. The generous portions. A crust that just doesn't quit. It's different than any pizza I've ever had around here which makes it that much more crave-worthy. Consider MidiCi on my list to revisit and when I do; their Pizza Margherita & Prosciutto has my name written all over it. And likely a ricotta filled Nutella calzone.
Make sure to visit MidiCi's the next time you're in St. Pete. Or ya know, on National Pizza Day this Friday (2/9). If you need more convincing make sure to check out the MidiCi story highlights on my Instagram profile.
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*The food shown above was provided by MidiCi to me for editorial review. All opinions expressed here in this post are my own.


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For their unit of Curiosity Year 7/8 went to the MAS Museum area to go 'geocaching'.
Geocaching is a fun and active way to explore. You can do it anywhere in the world by using the 'Geocaching' app! It was a cold day but luckily we found one geocache!