Sure, hockey is a big thing for those who follow the NHL but on the international stage, it does not get much publicity. And then once every 4 years, the Winter Olympics comes along and the gold medal for men's hockey seems to be the most popular event.
With the NHL's biggest stars representing their country, it truly is a treat to see the best of the best face-off in the biggest sporting event in the world. Although a few countries always seem to take home the coveted gold medal, more and more countries are beginning to participating and starting up hockey programs of their own which brings more awareness and attention to this great sport.
All of that could be changing for the 2018 Winter Olympics. A deal has not yet been made between the NHL , the NHLPA and the International Olympic Committee and it seems as though it may never happen. NHL players have been active in the past 5 Winter Games.
Besides the fact that the NHL has to shut down for 2 weeks, there are endless costs associated with sending its players away to play. The IIHF says that it can find the money to fund any out- of -pocket expenses that they may endure which counters the argument from the NHL about it being too expensive, but that does not seem to be swaying the league.
Last week the NHLPA rejected the offer from the NHL to participate in the 2018 Winter Games in exchange for an extension to their current bargaining agreement.The plan, if accepted, would have given permission for players to participate in Pyeongchang if they agreed to extend their contract by 3 years which would eliminate a potential opt-out clause in 2019.
Under the plan, the NHL would green light participation in the 2018 Games if the players agreed to extend the current contract by three years and eliminate a potential opt-out clause in the fall of 2019. Needles to say, this was not appealing to players and therefore, the conversation about this deal was short-lived. In reality, they would be getting the green light to play in exchange for no changes or improvements to their contracts for the next 9 seasons and it just wasn't deemed worth it.
Players and fans alike are rooting for the NHL to once again be apart of the Olympics. Some may say that NHL not participating won't affect hockey on the international level as much as we think it will and it will still be enjoyable , that may be true, but not having NHL players present is robbing hockey lovers everywhere of seeing the best this sport has to offer. The Olympics feature athletes in the top of their fields, and that is what the NHL is, the best hockey players in the world.
Forget the promotion of the game or even the enjoyment for the hockey lovers, the players themselves want to represent their countries and they shouldn't be stripped of that right. Alexander Ovechkin has voiced his concerns on the matter and has even said that he will be participating regardless of the NHL's final decision and it's likely that he isn't the only one to feel that way.
The Olympic games are less than 2 years away and it seems as though negotiations have hit a wall. Hopefully a decision can soon be reached and the world will once again get the chance to see the best hockey players in the world compete in the biggest atletic tournament in the world come 2018. There could be some light at the tunnel since the decision for the 2014 Winter Games was not made until July 2013, so there is still time. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute!


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Sune Folkesson, död 1247, var son till Folke jarl. Han var gift med Helena Sverkersdotter, dotter till Sverker den yngre. Uppgiften i Västgötalagens kungalängd att Sverker dödades av sin måg har lett till antaganden att Sune var den som dödande honom, men detta skulle också kunna syfta på fadern Folke.

Enligt visan "Vreta klosterrov" (SMB 59, TSB C 8), troligen från mitten av 1300-talet, men nedtecknad i slutet av 1500-talet, skall Sune ha enleverat Helena ur Vreta kloster. Detta har visat sig troligtvis vara uppdiktat, men deras dotter Bengta och dotterdotter Ingrid Svantepolksdotter kom faktiskt att bortrövas ur klostret

Sune tillhörde landets elit, men tycks aldrig ha uppburit något ämbete, även om uppgifter i modern litteratur förekommer som gör honom till såväl lagman i Östergötland som jarl. Hans eget giftermål liksom de han förhandlade fram för sina döttrar placerade honom dock i maktens centrum, och han var troligen en av rikets mest framstående män tiden efter Knut Långes död.

Sune död enligt Skänningeannalerna en naturlig död.

Barn med Helena
Bengta. Placerades i Vreta kloster för att utbildas, men blev hon enligt folkvisan bortrövad av lagmannen i Östergötland Lars Petersson, och rymde med honom till Norge.
Katarina, död före februari 1253, var Sveriges drottning som gift med kung Erik Eriksson (senare kallad "läspe och halte").

Källor

 Dick Harrison: ''Jarlens sekel - En berättelse om 1200-talets Sverige, Ordfront, Stockholm, 2002,

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Home Podcast Case Study: Children with PANDAS, gut issues, tics, psychiatric issues can't be helped right?
Transform with Dr. Maggie Yu Podcast
In this podcast, you'll meet people who have experienced dramatic transformations. Transformations anyone stuck in a battle for their health will want to know about. By listening, you can draw from their hard-won experience to bio-hack your way out of pain while shaving off years of suffering and start turning your health around - even if all seems hopeless right now. Each episode highlights the studies of leading experts or the stories people who have experienced autoimmune transformations. Listen and discover fun, hope-filled, honest, and intelligent conversations.
Dr. Maggie Yu Bio: The podcast is hosted by Dr. Maggie Yu MD, a 20-year medical professional who spent nearly a decade fighting her own battle with Hashimoto's. After exhausting the knowledge of her colleagues and the traditional medical world, she decided to take matters into her own hands.
Case Study: Children with PANDAS, gut issues, tics, psychiatric issues can't be helped right?
Maggie February 20, 2019
Transform with Dr. Maggie Yu
Case Study: Children with PANDAS, gut issues, tics, psychiatric issues can't be helped right?
Kate Byars is here to talk about her son, Eli, going through the Transform Autoimmune Disease Naturally program. Eli started showing symptoms of PANDAS about a year ago, and after a bit of a journey, Kate eventually found Dr. Yu because he wasn't getting the help that he needed from regular doctors.
Dr. Yu inquires about what life was like for Kate and her family a year ago. Kate recalls that before she ever saw the ticks of PANDAS in Eli, she saw the behavior without realizing it was a sign of the disease. Kate admits that she was dismissive about the behavior, attributing it to Eli just being a temperamental little boy. He would have trouble self-regulating his anger, being unable to get rid of it. The more it escalated, the more difficult it was for the family to deal with.
After noticing ticks, Kate took Eli to a local pediatrician who works with a lot of children with PANDAS and is known for her success with them. The doctor said to give Eli some fish oil and vitamin D, and provided a prescription for antibiotics if things got any worse. Kate felt unfulfilled with this advice and was expecting a little bit more. She then discusses how Eli's ticks continued to escalate from visual ones to auditory ones. Eli had always been a social child who thrived while around others, but he was wanting to do less because he was embarrassed by his ticks.
Eli completed Dr. Yu's program about two months ago. Kate says that his anger and ticks are completely gone, and that about three weeks into the program he had changed drastically. Kate describes how Eli woke up one day and asked her, "mom, do you see how happy I am now? Do you notice I don't get mad anymore?" This was the moment that made Scott, Kate's husband, a firm believer of the program.
Kate reflects on how before working with Dr. Yu, she found herself asking if she was doing enough for her son. It felt like she was playing a guessing game with what supplements, dosages, and so on to give to Eli. She chose to work with Dr. Yu because her program is a data game, not a guessing game. Dr. Yu comments on elimination diets being counterproductive for kids because it can be so hard to get them to eat anything in the first place. Before entering Dr. Yu's program, Kate wanted Eli to be able to eat the foods that he likes, but had to restrict his diet because of false information.
The pediatrician had told Kate what to do, but not why to do it. She wanted to understand so she could help Eli as best as she possibly could. Dr. Yu provides insight to the rinse-and-repeat cycle that traditional doctors are trained to do with their patients and says that there is no step within it that provides the patient with knowledge to pursue mastery of autoimmune disease. Kate wanted to give her son optimal health and knew that she wasn't going to get it by giving him antibiotics for his whole life.
When asked if the investment of time and money was worth the results, Kate firmly believes it was because her son's health was at stake. She says that she and her husband would invest five times as much for these results. With the data Kate was provided, she knows exactly what to do, exactly what Eli needs, and loves that Dr. Yu is there every step of the way to answer their questions.
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Lexington Ballet offers virtual production of 'The Nutcracker'
For more than forty years, Lexington Ballet has put on a production of "The Nutcracker." While the tradition continues this year, the company is bringing the stage to your living room.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — For more than forty years, Lexington Ballet has put on a production of "The Nutcracker." While the tradition continues this year, the company is bringing the stage to your living room.
Earlier this fall, inside the Lexington Opera House, dancers started the Christmas season a little early by putting on the holiday classic's annual performance. Instead of performing for an audience, though, they danced for a camera.
"We captured the whole thing in the course of four days," said Artistic Director Luis Dominguez.
"The Nutcracker" is now available to rent or own through Vimeo.
To keep dancers safe during the performance, they made face masks a part of the costumes. While adapting to the pandemic has been challenging, Dominguez said they needed to continue the tradition.
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"Yes, we have to wear the masks, and we have to take care of each other, but we can continue," he said. "Arts reflecting what needs to happen in society."
In the past, the performance ran for two weeks, but virtual production will be available through December.
As a thank you to healthcare workers, the production will be available to stream for free at Kentucky Children's Hospital for patients and staff.
"The nurses and the doctors, my God, they need a break. They're my heroes," said Dominguez.
Looking ahead, Dominguez expects to present their spring shows, like Cinderella, virtually too. You can stay updated on future events on the company's website.


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In this scenario, you will reuse the `content` bucket created in the previous use case, push an asset to it, and communicate with a webhook service responsible for the validation and conversion of [AsyncAPI](https://asyncapi.org/) specifications. The service will first validate the version of the specification provided in the Asset CR and then convert it to version 2.0.

Follow these steps:

1. Export a URL to a single AsyncAPI specification file as an environment variable:

   `export ASYNCAPI_FILE_URL=https://raw.githubusercontent.com/asyncapi/asyncapi/master/examples/1.2.0/streetlights.yml`{{execute}}

2. Apply an Asset CR that points to a single AsyncAPI specification file. To validate the specification and convert it to the latest 2.0 version before it goes into storage, specify communication with **validationWebhookService** and **mutationWebhookService** in the Asset CR. As a result, the file in storage will be an AsyncAPI file in 2.0 version.

   ```yaml
   cat <<EOF | kubectl apply -f -
   apiVersion: rafter.kyma-project.io/v1beta1
   kind: Asset
   metadata:
     name: asyncapi-file
     namespace: default
   spec:
     source:
       url: ${ASYNCAPI_FILE_URL}
       mode: single
       validationWebhookService:
         - name: rafter-rafter-asyncapi-service
           namespace: default
           endpoint: "/v1/validate"
       mutationWebhookService:
         - name: rafter-rafter-asyncapi-service
           namespace: default
           endpoint: "/v1/convert"
     bucketRef:
       name: content
   EOF
   ```{{execute}}

3. Check if the status of the Asset CR is `Ready` which means that fetching and communication with the AsyncAPI Service were completed. Run:

   `kubectl get assets asyncapi-file -o jsonpath='{.status.phase}'`{{execute}}

To make sure that the file is in storage and you can extract it, follow these steps:

4. Export the file name and the name of the remote bucket in storage as environment variables. The name of the remote bucket is available in the Bucket CR status and differs from the name of the Bucket CR:

   `export FILE_NAME=$(kubectl get asset asyncapi-file -o jsonpath='{.status.assetRef.files[0].name}')`{{execute}}

   `export BUCKET_NAME=$(kubectl get bucket content -o jsonpath='{.status.remoteName}')`{{execute}}

5. Fetch the file content in the terminal window. It should start with `asyncapi: '2.0.0'`:

   `curl https://[[HOST_SUBDOMAIN]]-31311-[[KATACODA_HOST]].environments.katacoda.com/$BUCKET_NAME/asyncapi-file/$FILE_NAME`{{execute}}

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When fully charged DC30 will give 6 minutes of powerful constant suction. The ideal amount of time for cleaning small areas of dust and debris around the home.
Please note if the machine is running for less than this please follow the 'Machine is cutting out' route for advice.
Plug the machine in to the charger via the cable and charge for 3.5 hours.
The serial number can be found on the main body, behind the filter.
Please see the user guide which is attached above.
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If this is the first time this issue has occurred, order a replacement Type A Main body.
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Spado was shot on Feb. 6 when she, Swanger and two other friends were handling firearms in their home, according to investigators.
Previously:Woman dies in accidental shooting while looking at guns, coroner says
The shooting happened at an apartment on Cherry Street. Spado's young child was in the home at the time, and Swanger was shot in the hand.
In a statement, the Anderson County Sheriff's Office said "evidence suggested that Swanger was under the influence at the time and was failing to handle the firearm in a safe manner."


The situation is easy to understand: Construction firms are facing a crisis when it comes to project management. If you run a construction organization, chances are that you're used to spending an inordinate amount of time handling project management tasks and issues.
At the most basic level, the unpredictability in construction makes project visibility, forecasting and managing changes difficult most of the time. But these are just the entry points to the frustration facing construction firms. The even bigger issue may be—simply—a lack of project management talent.
The Project Management Institute found that the need for project management professionals across a variety of sectors is skyrocketing. Between now and 2027, the lack of project management talent could lead to a $207.9 billion loss in gross domestic product across the 11 nations analyzed in the study.
What's more, the lack of professional project managers is expected to hobble the growth of industries around the world. The gap is most apparent in manufacturing and construction, where approximately 9.7 million project-related jobs are expected to emerge from 2017 through 2027. The next closest sector, according to the study, is information services and publishing, with the job total at 5.5 million.
The situation is dire, as evidenced by well documented studies. Construction companies can't find the skilled project managers they need to keep up with demands. Training, succession planning and similar strategies are useful, but, at this point, it might not be enough. The solution may instead be to improve project management processes and procedures to drive efficiency and ease the workload within your organization. Instead of needing more project managers, your current experts can get more done if they're empowered with the right tools.
Are your project managers spending as much time on the phone or driving between sites as they are actually solving problems? It's time to change. Mobile devices are offering construction leaders an opportunity to get the information they need wherever they are, but many builders lack the backend data and workflow management tools needed to deliver relevant data to project managers in a timely fashion.
A construction-focused enterprise resource planning system can provide the data integration, notification and alert systems needed to help project managers stay ahead of big-picture issues while they're in the field.
Working with siloed and outdated paper-based data is preventing managers from performing adequate planning and forecasting for a project. Getting an initiative off to a good start is key to creating positive customer impressions and meeting deadlines, but it's a huge hurdle in the industry.
A Deloitte study found that funds lost due to inefficiency in the implementation portion of a project often amount to between 30 and 40 percent of the total cost. Better controls and procedures are needed. Organizations can map their processes and workflows in an ERP system, forecast costs using reports on historic data and create a clear construction schedule quickly when managers have the information they need integrated in one place.
Construction project management isn't just about planning and scheduling. To minimize delays, leaders must act quickly and decisively to resolve immediate problems. However, the lack of data visibility in many field settings – not to mention poor data management in the back office – leaves many project leaders to perform guesswork as the best way to respond to an issue.
ERP solutions feature dashboards, reports and data visualizations that can empower managers to gather relevant information and make decisions quickly, changing how organizations respond when something goes wrong.
Efficiency is becoming an acute need in construction project management. Embracing digital technologies, including construction-focused ERP systems with project management capabilities, can go a long way in modernizing legacy processes.


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Organizational structure of the United States Department of Defense
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The Pentagon, headquarters of the United States Department of Defense.
The United States Department of Defense (DoD) has a complex organizational structure. It includes the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, the Unified combatant commands, U.S. elements of multinational commands (such as NATO and NORAD), as well as non-combat agencies such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency. The DoD's annual budget was roughly US$786 billion in 2007.[1] This figure does not include tens of billions more in supplemental expenditures allotted by Congress throughout the year, particularly for the war in Iraq, or expenditures by the Department of Energy on nuclear weapons design and testing.
Civilian control over matters other than operations is exercised through the three service departments, the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy (which includes the Marine Corps), and the Department of the Air Force. Each is led by a service secretary, who is below Cabinet rank.
In wartime, the Department has authority over the Coast Guard, which is under the control of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in peacetime. Prior to the creation of DHS, the Coast Guard was under the control of the Department of Transportation, and earlier under the Department of the Treasury. According to the U.S. Code, the Coast Guard is at all times considered one of the five armed services of the United States. During times of declared war (or by Congressional direction), the Coast Guard operates as a part of the Navy; this has not happened since World War II, but members have served in undeclared wars and conflicts since then while the service remained in its peacetime department.
The Pentagon, in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., is the Department's headquarters. The Department is protected by the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, which ensures law enforcement and security for the Pentagon and various other jurisdictions throughout the National Capital Region (NCR).
1 Chain of Command
1.1 Civilian control
2 Components of the Department of Defense
2.1 Senior Leaders
2.1.1 Office of the Secretary of Defense
2.1.1.1 Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
2.1.1.2 Policy
2.1.1.3 Comptroller
2.1.1.4 Personnel and Readiness
2.1.1.5 Intelligence
2.1.1.6 Other OSD Offices
2.1.2 Defense Agencies
2.1.3 Department of Defense Field Activities
2.1.4 Military Departments
2.1.4.1 Department of the Army
2.1.4.1.1 Headquarters, Department of the Army
2.1.4.1.2 Army Field Organizations
2.1.4.2 Department of the Navy
2.1.4.2.1 Navy Department
2.1.4.3 Department of the Air Force
2.1.4.3.1 Headquarters Air Force
2.1.4.3.2 Air Force Field Organizations
2.1.5 Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
2.1.6 Unified Combatant Commands
2.1.7 Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense
2.1.8 National Guard Bureau
The President of the United States is, according to the Constitution, the Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Armed Forces and Chief Executive of the Federal Government. The Secretary of Defense is the "Principal Assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense", and is vested with statutory authority (10 U.S.C. § 113) to lead the Department and all of its component agencies, including military command authority second only to the President.
The President and the Secretary of Defense exercise authority and control of the Armed Forces through two distinct branches of the chain of command. One branch (10 U.S.C. § 162) runs from the President, through the Secretary of Defense, to the Combatant Commanders for missions and forces assigned to their commands. The other branch, used for purposes other than operational direction of forces assigned to the combatant commands, runs from the President through the Secretary of Defense to the Secretaries of the Military Departments, i.e., the Secretary of the Army (10 U.S.C. § 3013), the Secretary of the Navy (10 U.S.C. § 5013), and the Secretary of the Air Force (10 U.S.C. § 8013). The Military Departments, organized separately within the Department, operate under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of that Military Department. The Secretaries of the Military Departments exercise authority through their respective Service Chiefs (i.e., Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of Naval Operations, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Chief of Staff of the Air Force) over forces not assigned to a Combatant Command. The Service Chiefs, except as otherwise prescribed by law, perform their duties under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretaries of their respective Military Departments, to whom they are directly responsible.
In the Goldwater-Nichols Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1986, Congress clarified the command line to the combatant commanders and preserved civilian control of the military. The Act states that the operational chain of command runs from the President to the Secretary of Defense to the Combatant Commanders. The Act permits the President to direct that communications pass through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from the Secretary of Defense, and to the Combatant Commanders. This authority places the Chairman in the communications chain. Further, the Act gives the Secretary of Defense wide latitude to assign the Chairman oversight responsibilities for the activities of the Combatant Commanders.
Civilian control
Article II Section 2 of the Constitution designates the President as "Commander in Chief" of the Army, Navy and state militias.[2] The President exercises this supreme command authority through the civilian Secretary of Defense, who by federal law is the head of the department, has authority direction, and control over the Department of Defense, and is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense.[3] The Secretary's principal deputy is the equally civilian Deputy Secretary of Defense who is delegated full powers to act for the Secretary of Defense. The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is the Secretary and Deputy Secretary's civilian staff, which includes several Under Secretaries and Assistant Secretaries of Defense with functional oversight responsibilities. The Secretaries of the Military Departments (i.e. Secretary of the Army, Secretary of the Navy, and Secretary of the Air Force) are subordinate to the Secretary of Defense. They have the authority under Title 10 of the United States Code to conduct all the affairs of their respective departments (Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, and Department of the Air Force) within which the military services are organized.[4]
Historically, there have been challenges to civilian control. Most notably, during the Korean War, General Douglas MacArthur ignored civilian instructions regarding advancing troops toward the Yalu River, which triggered an introduction of massive forces from China. Also, on April 5, 1950, Representative Joseph William Martin, Jr., the Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives, released copies of a letter from MacArthur critical of President Harry S. Truman's limited-war strategy to the press and read it aloud on the floor of the house.[5] President Truman relieved MacArthur of command, and MacArthur then explored political options against Truman.[6] The Revolt of the Admirals is another example in the same era of a challenge to civilian control.
DoD policies and directives protect the policy of civilian control by establishing strict limitations on the political activities of members of the military. For example, DoD Directive 1344.10 prohibits active-duty members of the military from running for office or making political appearances in uniform.[7] However, enforcing this strict separation between the military and politics has been problematic. For example, over the years, many elected officials, including members of Congress, continued serving in the reserves while holding elected office. As another example, at a September 14, 2007, rally for Republican Presidential candidate John McCain in New Hampshire, seven on-duty uniformed Army personnel addressed the gathering.[8] As another example, although DOD Directive 1344.10 prohibits political appearances by active-duty military members in uniform, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell invited a uniformed Army Staff Sergeant to stand behind him during his televised Republican response to the 2010 State of the Union Address.[9][10]
Components of the Department of Defense
Secretary of Defense
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Deputy Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense
Immediate Office of the Deputy Secretary
Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
Executive Secretariat
Immediate Office of the Secretary
Office of the Secretary of Defense
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2008 Office of the Secretary of Defense Structure.
Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Department of Defense Test Resource Management Center
Defense Technical Information Center
Missile Defense Agency
Defense Contract Management Agency
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Office of Economic Adjustment
Defense Acquisition University
Operational Test and Evaluation Directorate (DOT&E)
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Defense Security Cooperation Agency
Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee
Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office
Defense Technology Security Administration
Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer
Defense Contract Audit Agency
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Personnel and Readiness
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Joint Advertising Marketing Research & Studies (JAMRS)[11]
Department of Defense Dependents Schools
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Military Health System[12]
TRICARE Management Activity[13]
Defense Commissary Agency
Defense Human Resources Activity
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
Office of the Chancellor for Education and Professional Development
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
Defense Intelligence Agency
Defense Security Service
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
National Reconnaissance Office
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration
Defense Information Systems Agency
Other OSD Offices
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Internal Communications
Defense Media Activity
Director of Administration and Management
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Washington Headquarters Services
Director, Program Analysis and Evaluation
Office of Net Assessment
General Counsel of the Department of Defense
Defense Legal Services Agency
Defense Agencies
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Defense Agencies within the Department of Defense.
Defense Agencies are established as DoD Components by law, the President, or the Secretary of Defense to provide for the performance, on a DoD-wide basis, of a supply or service activity that is common to more than one Military Department when it is determined to be more effective, economical, or efficient to do so, pursuant to sections 101, 191(a), and 192 of Title 10 of the United States Code or when a responsibility or function is more appropriately assigned to a Defense Agency. Pursuant to section 191(b) Title 10, such organizations are designated as Defense Agencies. Each Defense Agency operates under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense, through a Principal Staff Assistant in the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Seal or Logo Name Acronym Charter Under the Authority of Headquarters
75px Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA DoDD 5134.10 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Arlington, VA
75px Defense Commissary Agency DeCA DoDD 5105.55 Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Fort Lee, VA
75px Defense Contract Audit Agency DCAA DoDD 5105.36 Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Fort Belvoir, VA
75px Defense Contract Management Agency DCMA DoDD 5105.64 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Alexandria, VA
75px Defense Finance and Accounting Service DFAS DoDD 5118.5 Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) Arlington, VA
75px Defense Information Systems Agency DISA DoDD 5105.19 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks & Information Integration Arlington, VA
75px Defense Intelligence Agency DIA DoDD 5105.21 Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC
Defense Legal Services Agency DLSA DoDD 5145.4 General Counsel of the Department of Defense The Pentagon
75px Defense Logistics Agency DLA DoDD 5105.22 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Fort Belvoir, VA
75px Defense Security Cooperation Agency DSCA DoDD 5105.65 Under Secretary of Defense for Policy The Pentagon
75px Defense Security Service DSS DoDD 5105.42 Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Alexandria, VA
75px Defense Threat Reduction Agency DTRA DoDD 5105.62 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Fort Belvoir, VA
75px Missile Defense Agency MDA DoDD 5134.9 Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics The Pentagon
75px National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency NGA DoDD 5105.60 Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Springfield, VA
75px National Reconnaissance Office NRO DoDD 5105.23 (classified) Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Chantilly, VA
75px National Security Agency
Central Security Service NSA/CSS DoDD 5100.20 Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Fort George G. Meade, MD
75px Pentagon Force Protection Agency PFPA DoDD 5105.68 Director of Administration and Management The Pentagon
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Meet the next generation of elected leaders in Waikato and Bay of Plenty
ActionStation are profiling inspiring young independent candidates who are standing in local elections around NZ.
Young independent candidates standing for local councils in 2019
For the 2019 local council elections, we are profiling and promoting young (under 40 years old) independent candidates who agree with the vision and values outlined in our community's crowdsourced vision Te Ira Tāngata and have demonstrated a commitment to climate solutions and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
We asked candidates in an online questionnaire if they agree with our community's vision and to tell us how they will work towards it. We've only included the people who responded so this is not an exhaustive list and some young independent candidates may be missing. Please email info@actionstation.org.nz if you think there is someone we should add!
The following candidates are standing in the Waikato or Bay of Plenty regions.
Kaya Sparke
23, Rotorua Lakes Council
I'm running … for our people and for our planet.
As a wāhine Māori, honouring Ti Tiriti will be a baseline for all of my endeavours, scraping the current mode of 'iwi consultation' will be my first district specific issue. My three election priorities are kanorau — diversity, whakaruru — housing and whakauka taio — sustainability. I want to give a voice specifically to those who are marginalised and consistently blocked from the decision making table.
Looking after Papatūānuku will be at the core of all policy that comes my way. Without her we are nothing and it's as simple as that.
Disclosure: Kaya is a member of the Green party, running as an independent.
Check out Kaya's Facebook page here.
Elijah Pue
25, Ruapehu District Council
I will listen to the voices of young people, Māori and the diverse cultures in our community to ensure that their voices are heard. Te Tiriti o Waitangi will be the document that is referred to at every meeting to ensure that all that Council do is in line, and consistent with views of tāngata whenua, and indeed with the principles of Te Tiriti.
I am connected across our community so come with a wealth of personal and professional integrity. Our environment will be the starting point of all initiatives, as a healthy taiao translates into healthy people, whānau and communities.
Disclosure: Elijah is a member of the Māori party, running as an independent.
Check out Elijah's Facebook page here.
Talei Bryant
22, Whakatāne District Council
If elected into local council I will ensure the voices of the people especially the youth are heard.
By organising regular community hui within the different wards during different times of the day so that more people are able to attend, we will be able to find out what the challenges for the community is from the community.
I would then ensure we have a community led action plan on how to overcome these challenges and ensure that all the services/groups of people who can help are involved. Our people need to know they are being heard and if elected I will ensure that happens.
Louise Hutt
26, Mayor & council for Hamilton West
Our city should be one we can be proud of, which looks after us and looks like us — where we feel safe and celebrated.
We need people to understand that our environment is a taonga which has to be looked after, and respect the principles of kaitiakitanga and are willing to apply them in the appropriate ways, working in collaboration and partnership with mana whenua across the board (#HonourTeTiriti).
We must also acknowledge that inequality is not just something which we experience in terms of housing insecurity or job insecurity — but racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, ableism, and all other forms of harm and violence against marginalized groups must be addressed — and we have to work with those communities to find solutions which are co-designed together — using their lived experience to drive what needs to be done and the privilege and power of council to implement it.
I want to ensure that our public is more informed, rather than less, on how local government affects us, and that council should improve the wellbeing for everyone in our city, not just a few.
Disclosure: Louise is a member of the Green party, running as an independent.
Check out Louise's Facebook page here.
I support the reinstatement of advisory panels to represent the youth, disabled, aged populations and other expert groups. I also support Māngai Māori to help ensure the partnership between the Crown and Māori under te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Suzi Paige
35, Tauranga City Council
One of the key reasons I decided to run for council was because I looked at the incumbent members and none of them represented me or the people in the communities I span across.
There were no people that I felt would carry our views, outlooks and opinions to the decision making table. I felt that if we were to have a voice in the decisions being made to bring Tauranga back together, we needed representation at the table. I'm never going to be there for everyone, I am there for people who aren't represented now.
As such, I am committed to remaining true to my values, the values I am going to be elected on, and ensure that there is robust and thorough discussion for the best results for everyone in the city. I have a vision that Tauranga will be connected, vibrant and inclusive city; connected with both nature and each other.
Disclosure: Suzi is a member of the Green party, running as an independent.
Check out Suzi's Facebook page here.
Jako Abrie
30, Tauranga City Council.
Jako on the right, with friends on St Patrick's Day
As a volunteer and trustee for two charities helping the homeless, I've seen how much more we should be doing to make New Zealand fair. In Tauranga I'll be fighting to overturn the homeless begging ban, and instead use that money to help our people.
I'll push for emergency planning changes to help us alleviate our housing crisis. The number of people on the MSD social housing waiting list has more than doubled in Tauranga over the past 3 years.
I'll work for fairer representation through a Māori ward.
Disclosure: Jako is a member of the TOP party, running as an independent.
Check out Jako's Facebook page here.
Dan Armstrong
26, Waikato Regional Council.
[I will work towards the vision of Te Ira Tāngata] by working hard to ensure that tikanga and values are upheld and incorporating appropriate frameworks to recognise the work and contributions of local Iwi and Hapu.
By being an advocate who knows the most important thing is to listen.
Finally, to be an elected official that treats everyone with dignity — instead of making assumptions or ignoring different groups that currently get neglected.
Disclosure: Dan is a member of the Labour party, running as an independent.
Check out Dan's Facebook page here.
Alana Delich
35, Waikato Regional Council
I am an ecologist, a mum, and a farmer's Daughter. I believe with the right policies, the Waikato Region can have thriving urban and rural communities with a diversified low-carbon local economy, clean water, thriving biodiversity, and excellent public transport links within and outside the region.
We need to create a future-proofed region where the next generation can thrive. I will focus on highlighting climate change as a key issue to consider in all decision making, and enabling and incentivising planting native vegetation and alternate land uses for multiple outcomes in carbon sequestration, biodiversity protection and water quality.
I will also focus on building communication between our urban and rural communities. I grew up on a farm, and I know that most farmers are environmentalists at heart. We need to support and enable our farmers to make good decisions about the management of their land.
Disclosure: Alana is a member of the TOP party, running as an independent.
Check out Alana's Facebook page here.
Jennifer Nickel
I will practice care, creativity, courage and compassion in my leadership role and decision making as our wellbeing and that of future generations is dependent on a healthy environment.
I envision people being proud of their homes, towns and natural environment, expanded public transport being the most enjoyable and affordable option, and well-paying job opportunities in a variety of industries.
That we feel safe and supported in our communities with plenty of hands-on information on how we can enhance and enjoy our environment.
I am committed to continuing to bring local tangata whenua and mana whenua into collaboration and partnership with WRC decision making.
Check out Jennifer's Facebook page here.
Ryan Gray
People should be front and center of every decision made. From housing, to car parking to active transport, and everywhere inbetween: Council makes decisions which affect everyone in our community.
Our people need affordable and healthy places to live, quality public spaces to play and a city to be proud of.
Genuine partnerships between Council and Iwi, Council and Community, Council and Central Government will ensure that our community continues to flourish.
Politics doesn't happen once every 3 years — it happens all the time. If elected I will host regular 'Chat with a Councillor' events around our city as a part of regular consultation to ensure Council's decisions are best reflecting the needs of our community.
Check out Ryan's Facebook page here.
Robyn Sinclair
37, Thames-Coromandel District Council
The inclusion of all people is important to me in decision making at a local government level.
Our council is white; I want to ensure that the perspectives and wishes of tangata whenua are included despite not yet being represented. Also at present there is one woman and no one under the age of 50 on council at TCDC — I tick both boxes.
I have worked in climate change research in Australia, and in greenhouse gas footprinting for industry and local government in New Zealand. I'm a dedicated member of Transition Town Thames and have helped plant street fruit tree plantings, build community gardens.
This year I was part of a team who organised a sustainability festival for Thames and have successfully lobbied the community board to increase the number of bike racks in the CBD.
You can see the profiles of young inspiring candidates in other areas at these links:
Northland and Auckland regions
Taranaki, Manawatū and Hawkes Bay regions
Wellington region
Want more information before voting?
The Spinoff has a great website with profiles on candidates at this link:
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Stuff has candidate profiles based on their climate action policies at this link:
The Voting Climate
Every three years, New Zealanders pick who will represent them on local councils. In 2019, there are more than 2000…
interactives.stuff.co.nz
Seed Waikato have profiled candidates under 35 in the Waikato region, check them out here:
Political Lounge - Seed Waikato
Most cities or districts contain a number of wards to further break down areas. For example, Hamilton City is split by…
www.seedwaikato.nz
Organise Aotearoa have released a survey of candidates in Waikato at this link:
Hamilton / Waikato election survey 2019 — Organise Aotearoa
Organise Aotearoa has surveyed everyone standing in the 2019 Hamilton City Council and Waikato Regional Council…
organiseaotearoa.nz
Voting is open from 20 September till midday 12 October.
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By voting in the local election, and supporting friends or whānau members to join you, we will multiply the impact of our community and elect councillors that will advocate for the ecosystems that sustain life.
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Today's maternity photos are ones that are near and dear to our hearts. Not only because Tara is expecting a sweet baby girl at the end of this month, but because she and her husband, Corey, are dear friends of ours. We've known them since we began photographing weddings, and this beautiful mother-to-be and her husband are Knoxville wedding DJs Music in Motion.
All the soft colors and springy green backgrounds of these Knoxville maternity photos will whisk you away to springtime bliss! The yellow flowers in the fields, the forest, and lake set such a magical, garden fairytale like effect.
We're so excited that this husband and wife team is expecting their first baby in a few short weeks, and we know this family of three will be cuddled up together very soon!
Take a peek at Tara's lakeside maternity photos in Knoxville below!


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Review of Cognitive Linguistics. Published under the auspices of the Spanish Cognitive Linguistics Association — Recommend this title to your library
Review of Cognitive Linguistics. Published under the auspices of the Spanish Cognitive Linguistics Association
Construction in conversation
An Interactional Construction Grammar approach to the use of xiangshuo 'think' in spoken Taiwan Mandarin
Author(s): Chen-Yu Chester Hsieh1, Lily I-Wen Su2
Affiliations: 1 National Taiwan University (NTU) 2 National Taiwan University (NTU)
Source: Review of Cognitive Linguistics. Published under the auspices of the Spanish Cognitive Linguistics Association, Volume 17, Issue 1, Aug 2019, p. 131 - 154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1075/rcl.00029.hsi
Version of Record published : 20 Aug 2019
Although the Construction Grammar (CxG) model has yielded fruitful findings, the role that pragmatics plays in language has not yet been fully considered in this theoretical framework. The recent development of spoken corpora, however, enables construction grammarians to develop a new approach called Interactional Construction Grammar, which incorporates interactional factors into CxG analysis to account for patterns that involve interpersonal functions and global contexts. Adopting this approach, the present study attempts to examine the use of a complement-taking mental predicate xiangshuo in Taiwan Mandarin conversation and analyze the co-occurrence patterns of this cognitive verb with different subjects. We identify three sequential patterns in which xiangshuo most frequently occurs, including account-giving, contrast-projecting and involvement-constructing, and argue that only by taking into account the sequential context and interactional function can the distribution patterns of subjects and particles that recurrently collocate with xiangshuo be explained.
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If you plead guilty or if you are convicted when fighting a Texas DWI arrest, here are some things to consider. Even if this is your first-time DWI, DUI, or drunk driving conviction, the consequences can be very serious and negatively impact your life. Special attention should be taken if you have prior Texas DWI drunk driving-related convictions on your record.
When fighting a first, second, third or fourth DWI in Texas, it is important to realize that it will have a big impact on various areas of your life, if convicted. This is due to the strict penalties enforced for Texas DWI offenses.
That being said, it's very important that your attorney discuss what tactics and strategies will be used in taking on your intoxication case. Like we mentioned in our previous post, legal tactics are extremely important and a careful analysis of the facts surrounding your DWI arrest can mean the difference between probation and dismissal. I want to know why the officer stopped you, what you were doing before he stopped you, where he stopped and any that may influence his decision to arrest you. Again, the legal tactics that will potentially be used in analyzing the details of your intoxication case can be used to fight and challenge DWI test results and evidence.
With this analysis, it could result with you avoiding severe, expensive, and unnecessary DWI penalties, depending on your case and circumstances. However, it is important to realize that timing is very important in a DWI case.
Fighting a Texas DWI case moves very quickly, from your license revocation hearing then onto fighting the DWI criminal charges next (the link takes you to current DWI Laws) . All of the expensive legal costs begin accumulating quickly as court dates get reset, which is why it is so important to have the details of your arrest properly examined before your first court date. This full analysis can help in showing what to do to prevent these high legal expenses altogether. Most importantly, it's necessary to be successful in winning your Texas DWI arrest charges.
When you are searching for a DWI Attorney and investigating their qualifications it's important to ask many questions. Remember, it's your freedom to drive and your record that is on the line. In every DWI case I handle, I make certain to keep you informed with weekly updates.
What is the attorney's past DWI case experience?
How successful has the attorney been at minimizing penalties?
What does the lawyer think about your chances?
Make sure to maximize your free consultation if offered and go prepared with all documents. This will ensure a meaningful consultation and provide a good test for the attorney's knowledge of probable cause factors.
Your driving privileges and rights are important to you, and they should be equally important to your legal counsel or attorney. The best DWI attorney for fighting DWI/DUI charges will understand the ins and outs of the DWI court process and DMV hearings. What I do is work quickly to protect your license while helping you avoid jail time, heavy fines, and other criminal penalties. My initial meeting always requires you to fill out forms that help me get to know you and the important facts from your arrest. This is the best way for us to develop a strategy in defending your case. After you provide this information, I get to work and request our ALR hearing within 48 hours, demand the Bexar County DA to preserve evidence, demand that SAPD preserve evidence and explain to you the best strategy for having your DWI charges dismissed quickly, when possible.
Just as no two individuals are the same, no two Texas DWI cases are the same. Your needs and concerns are important to me, and I am here to help get you answers with the consideration, dedication and respect you deserve.
Most of all, if you email us the details of your offense we will provide you a basic analysis along with a FREE 40 minute consultation. My goal as a DWI attorney is to give you straight-forward answers and put you on the right track for fighting to win and dismiss your DWI arrest in court.
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Cologne - 1. FC Köln mark their first Bundesliga outing for over two years with a curtain-raising clash against Hamburger SV on Saturday (kick-off: 14:30 BST/ 15:30 CEST).
The Billy Goats won the Bundesliga 2 title last season, while HSV needed a two-legged promotion/relegation play-off win over SpVgg Greuther Fürth to preserve their unbroken top-flight stay.


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Should clerestory windows face north or south?
Chang Boyd
A clerestory is a window or collection of windows positioned high in a wall near the eaves or on a roof that admits daylight into the interior of a structure and can be utilized for ventilation, light, and solar heat gain. The windows are usually movable and should face south or north. They may be fixed glass panels or operable lights. A clerestory provides useful lighting during periods of electrical power failure and it permits the escape of heated air during hot months. The word comes from Latin clera, meaning "white," and sterea, meaning "three." Thus, a clerestory consists of three windows.
The traditional arrangement in Europe was to have one large central window and two smaller side windows, but this was not always the case. In buildings with stone exteriors, clerestories were often filled with flat stones instead of glass. This did not hinder the flow of air through the building since each stone only covers a small area of glass. However, in buildings with brick or wood exteriors, the use of stone clerestories was common because glass could be used instead. Oil lamps provided illumination for work surfaces and documents during the early days of electricity. The oil would drain down inside the casing and be replaced when needed. As technology improved, electric lights were installed in place of oil lamps.
In modern buildings, clerestories are most commonly found in commercial structures and airports.
What are traditional windows?
Where should clerestory windows face?
What is the key disadvantage of clerestory windows?
Are the clerestory windows fixed?
What direction should clerestory windows face?
Cottage windows, Georgian sash windows, and even Victorian Bay windows are all lovely classic window styles that should be replicated in a more traditional home. We understand how vital it is to choose the right windows and glass for your classic home.
11th of July, 2019 A clerestory window is a big window or sequence of tiny windows that run along the top of a structure's wall, generally towards the roof line. Clerestory windows are a sort of "fenestration," or glass window layout, that can be seen in both residential and commercial buildings.
Clerestory windows are perfect for giving natural light and warmth in places where natural light and solar heat would otherwise be inaccessible. Clerestories assist to level out interior temperatures and provide abundant, natural daylighting to north-facing or inner spaces that is generally only available in south-facing rooms. They can also be used to bring in much-needed sunlight during inclement weather.
The words "clerestory" and "cathedral" come from the same Latin word for "skylight." In Christian churches with high naves, clerestories were often built over the crossing, where they could see worshipers and clergy alike. Today, they are found in domestic buildings as well, especially where there is not enough space for full-size windows.
In medieval churches, clerestories were usually set into the wall of the nave instead of being mounted on wooden frames. This was because there were no glass manufacturers in Europe at the time, so there were very few glazed windows then. Instead, lights were let into the wall from above, using holes called "sight slots" which were either made by hand or drilled by a machine called an "eye-drill." The sight slots allowed the mason to check his work while still inside the wall panel and also helped to distribute weight more evenly across the building.
Clerestory windows, like roof windows or skylights, can cause substantially greater overheating and heat loss than standard windows. Clerestory windows might be a disadvantage. Even with the greatest glazing, they can be a source of energy waste and cause unwanted glare and overheating. They require more energy to operate and are not as efficient as intended.
The main disadvantage of clerestory windows is their impact on room temperature. They tend to transfer heat into the building rapidly, which could cause interior spaces to feel hot or cold depending on how they are used. Although glass blocks out solar radiation, it allows heat to pass through it and enter the building. This can lead to heated rooms in the summer and cold rooms in the winter.
Clerestory windows are also very expensive. Not only do they usually require special construction techniques that increase the cost of buildings, but they also consume much energy. Modern versions may use fluorescent tubes instead of natural light to reduce costs and energy consumption even further.
Finally, clerestory windows make buildings look old-fashioned. Because they are so unusual, they suggest that you are building some kind of historic structure, which many modern buildings don't need or want.
In conclusion, clerestory windows are very inefficient because they allow heat to pass through them.
They are usually set in situ and do not open to allow for ventilation. The cost of a standard clerestory window ranges from $1,400 to $2,500. Typical clerestory windows consist of three or more medium-sized windows. They provide light but no view and are used for storage or display purposes.
The word "clerestory" comes from Greek kleos (light) and stereon (a building). In Christian churches, the term refers to the gallery above the nave where observers could look down upon the priest and congregation below. The word is also used for similar galleries in other buildings such as theaters and museums.
In medieval churches, the word "clerestory" was also used to describe the roofline above the choir, where there might be only one small window or none at all. Today, this area is usually referred to as the gable.
As for modern buildings that have a clerestory roof, these are usually found in commercial buildings and factories where they provide light but no view and are used for storage or display purposes.
A clerestory window allows the north sun to shine into a south-facing dwelling. It is desirable for such windows to open toward the southwest or southeast.
Windows that do not open but have glass let in light and air, but also let in noise and pollution from the outside world. They are not recommended for homes where privacy is important or where security concerns make them inappropriate. Windows that open toward the inside of the house keep out heat in the winter and cold air in the summer, but they can't be used as an escape route in case of fire. They are recommended for most other types of buildings including churches, museums, and libraries.
Window designs vary, but generally they fall into one of three categories: casement, hopper, and bow. Casement windows roll up onto a track or hinge. They are easy to close and lock from the outside, but this design requires space behind the window for it to close properly which may not be available in some places like apartments. Hopper windows slide in opposite directions, allowing them to be opened both upward and downward. They are easy to clean because you can reach all parts of the window from the exterior, but this type of window does not provide much ventilation.
Chang Boyd is a person that knows a lot about building architecture. He has been in the industry for many years and he loves what he does. Chang enjoys working with other architects and engineers to create structures that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX), Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (RIO): Two Promising Metal Companies With Solid Dividend Yield
Published on May 24, 2013 at 9:18 am by The Motley Fool in News
Precious metals, including gold and silver, saw their prices skyrocket in the past year, but this did not help metal stocks much. This is especially true for the industry giants with considerable exposure to copper. The industry is currently dealing with overproduction, and reports suggest that the trend is likely to continue.
Consequently, metal prices are expected to remain under pressure. However, despite these concerns, there are hidden gems which are capable of providing good returns. I have picked the two stocks based on their long-term prospects. Both of the companies offer healthy dividends and are thus good for income portfolios. Let's have a look at these stocks.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX): With market capitalization of more than $30 billion, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold is one of the most prominent names in its sector. The stock's current dividend yield stands at 3.9%. Though it lost 2.6% of its value in the past 12 months, the company is firmly back on track.
Improved labor relationship
The copper-mining company recently solved its labor issues after a month-long strike. Despite the temporary snag in production, the company is not expected to suffer any long-term adverse impacts.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) is not the only company dealing with labor issues. Earlier this year, its competitor Southern Copper signed a three-year labor contract in Peru, in which the company agreed to provide a 6.5% wage increase to its Peruvian labor force in the first year. This will be followed by an 5% annual increase in the subsequent years.
Growth through acquisitions
Despite the rather subdued performance of its stock in the recent past, the company expects to boost its profile through a series of acquisitions. It is already committed to a $7 billion purchase of Plains Exploration & Production. The acquisition will help Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) to expand its presence in upstream gas and oil business and reduce its dependence on its core gold and copper business.
The company is further planning to augment its gas and oil business with the acquisition of Mcmoran Exploration Co (NYSE:MMR). While copper prices are expected to remain depressed in the near future, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX) will be able to weather the tide with its well-diversified business.
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (NYSE:FCX)'s stock is currently trading nearer to its 52-week low after a deep correction in April. Its first-quarter net income for FY 2013 also dipped 15% in comparison to the first quarter of the previous year.
However, the company also has solid balance sheet with negligible debt. It is operationally and geographically diversified and thus is in good position to withstand usual business bumps. I expect the synergies from its acquisitions to push the stock price further up.
Rio Tinto plc (ADR) (NYSE:RIO) is also a very well diversified company. The stock price has corrected considerably in the recent past following industry-wide concerns, and now presents a good buying opportunity.
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I have had problems with my back on and off for a few years, not helped by the fact that I had my kids by caesarian just 18 months apart. Eventually, after much grumbling – from me and my back, I was sent to a physio who gave me a program of exercises and a stern talking to.
Not only was my physio (who I was lucky enough to see on the NHS) a firm advocate for the importance of stretching the back, he is also a football referee and a keen sportsman.
As well as giving me a set of exercises to do, many of which are based on Pilates, he told me two things which have stayed with me.
Back pain is helped by exercise. Bed rest is not the answer unless you really can't move at all.
You should not spend longer than 45 minutes sitting down.
I've read quite a lot in recent months about the fact that many health practitioners consider sitting to be the new smoking but many of us struggle with a sedentary lifestyle and its effects.
Even our kids do a daily mile walk in school because they are being taught how important exercise is for their health. Not only that but their headmistress wisely says that whilst they're walking they have a golden opportunity to sort out disputes and petty arguments and become friends again.
With shame I have to admit that my kids are far healthier than I am. I walk the kids to school and back and do a weekly pilates class but that's it.
The rest of the time I am sat in armchair blogging.
No, it's not doing me any good and yes I really should do something about it but time just runs away with us, doesn't it?
It's quite interesting that, now many of my friends are over 50, as I am, how many of us are recognising we need to do more exercise just to get moving in the morning.
In fact, I was recently gobsmacked when a male friend of mine confessed his new passion was yoga and he did a basic sequence every morning to ease himself into the day! This is someone who spends the rest of his time biking around the UK in full leather regalia.
I was recently sent an innovative new product by HoMedics to try out – the STRETCH mat which promises to put you through a selection of yoga stretches without you having do much other than lie there and relax – sounds ideal, right?
The idea behind the STRETCH mat is to bring the benefits of yoga into your day, helping you to release tension and improve flexibility with immediate benefits for the shoulders, hips and back.
It is not what I was expecting. I envisaged lying on something extra padded whilst drifting off to the sound of Whale song but actually the mat puts you through a work-out – albeit a gentle one.
The mat mimics yoga style stretches by inflating precision controlled air chambers in sequence to encourage your lumbar region to stretch, release and relax.
The STRETCH mat is easy to set up – simply unfold it, position the headrest and plug in.
It is operated by a handheld control and there are 4 pre-programmed sequences to choose from.
Twist – A short session that focuses on relieving tension in shoulders and hips.
Flow – A progressive flow of stretches that gently mobilise the whole length of the spine, leaving you feeling refreshed and supple.
Energise – An uplifting program designed to help you refuel and boost your energy levels.
Stretch – An 'all-round' treatment to provide a refreshing antidote after staying seated for a long period of time.
The sequences are of varying duration and you can pause, play and customise the intensity of each one to suit your flexibility.
When you've finished using the mat, simply fold it away again. It has a handle so you can carry it from home to the office.
After using the mat for the first time you are advised not to use it again for 48 hours to give your muscles the chance to recover and I can certainly see why.
I tried the gentlest stretch programme and although it is relaxing I really felt it in my back afterwards. I felt taller, which is good, but slightly achey as though I had had a good exercise session.
I will be testing the HoMedics Stretch Mat for the next 4 weeks to see what difference regular yoga stretches make to my daily routine and I can already see that it will be really easy just to lay the mat out and take advantage of 10 – 15 minutes or so of stretching to ensure that my back doesn't seize up.
Take a look at the video below for a clearer idea of what the STRETCH mat can do.
The mat requires very little space – just access to an electrical socket – and you don't need exercise gear or any other accessories.
The HoMedics STRETCH Mat is currently on offer for £199.99 (RRP £249.99) and is available to buy from HoMedics.co.uk, Argos and Amazon.
Look out for my next post where I'll be talking about the benefits of stretching in more detail.
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This sounds like a really interesting mat, I love that it helps you relax and hopefully realise some tension. I would love to see if it helped ease some of my pains.
I know right, that is a win-win for me. It would be nice if it could ease some back pains for me because of my pregnancy.
The mat looks amazing. I have definitely found that exercise helps my back. I used to be in a lot of pain with it, but rarely so since I started exercising regularly.
I do worry about how much sitting I'm doing on the days where all I'm doing is catching up on emails! I think I usually manage to get little breaks in but it can be hard to remember!
This is very timely for me … I am about to have a little one in 3 weeks. While so far I am scheduled for normal delivery, I still have back pains … and this should help me a lot.
Wow, this sounds really interesting. Especially as I have back pain.
I've had some back pain and hip pain since my c section 7 months ago and I've been doing exercise and stretching but still get twinges sometimes. I love the sound of the mat and the results seem to be good.
This sounds great, I definitely need something like this as I sometimes have back troubles.
Looks like a great mat. Might have to give this a go!
Omg this looks amazing and so comfy! Think I'll put this on my list of things for my mum this Christmas – I know she'd love it!
This is brilliant! My other half suffers from sciatica and though he does follow the advice of the GP and moves as often as possible, it can sometimes prove hard with an office job. This is something that I know he'll want!
I love how the mat helps to relax and release tension in a persons body. I know I will be needing this for sure. Hopefully I can score one so I can have as a gift for myself.
I really need something like this. Since having a baby I need to have some relaxing time.
With the breastfeeding and the time I spent with a baby in my arms, my back hurts constantly. I really can do with this stretch mat right now!
Wow this looks incredible! I would love to try this after my yoga sessions!


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Naolinco volcanic field is a volcanic field in Veracruz, Mexico. It lies in the region of the cities of Jalapa and Naolinco, and the town of Naolinco lies in the field.

Geologic context

The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt is best known for calc-alkaline volcanoes such as Pico de Orizaba and Popocatepetl stratovolcanoes as well as calderas and pyroclastic cones; however it also features scattered alkali basalt volcanism. It lies at an angle to the Middle America Trench unlike the more typical volcanic arcs of Central America; some theories consider the belt to be independent from the trench. In its eastern region lies the Cofre de Perote and a group of volcanoes including the Naolinco Volcanic Field.

Sometimes it and some neighbouring monogenetic volcanoes such as those at Cofre de Perote are included into a "Xalapa volcanic field", which would have about 50 volcanic centres. Despite their location, they are most likely unrelated to Cofre de Perote itself.

The field

The Naolinco Volcanic Field lies in the Sierra de Chiconquiaco. It includes the volcanic cones of Cerro Acatlan, which is the largest cone in the field, Cerro el Hoyo, two Cerro Gordo cones, Cerro Organo and Pueblo Viejo. The cone Rincon de Chapultepec has a crater  wide. The individual centres appear to be aligned in a northeast-southwest direction. Lava flows from Naolinco volcanoes have flowed south. Pyroclastic material is also found in the area.

Eruptive history

Potassium-argon dating of the field has yielded ages of 1.2 and 0.82 million years ago. Volcanic products at Naolinco are mainly basaltic.

The most recent activity at Naolinco occurred at Rincon de Chapultepec, which erupted the Coacotzintla lava flow 2,980 years before present. This lava flow reached a length of  and a surface area of ; the total volume of lava is about . Two other lava flows were erupted by the cone, one of which is buried by scoria.

Future eruptions of Naolinco, especially very voluminous ones, may endanger towns and cities in the area, although most of them would affect the sparsely populated Naolinco valley unless fairly long.

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زَيْن Variant of the name Zayn.
زَيْتُون Variant of the name Zaitun, which is mentioned in the Quran.
ضحاكة Variant of the name Zihaka.
ضحك Variant of the name Zehak.
ضحاكة Arabic for "one who laughs often", "happy".
ذهن Variant of the name Zehn.
ذهني Variant of the name Zihni.
ذهني Arabic for "intellectual", "understanding", "reasonable", "deep thinker".
ذِكْر The name Zikr is mentioned in the Quran.
ذكرى The name Zikra is mentioned in the Quran.
ذكرى Variant of the name Zikra, which is mentioned in the Quran.
ظل Variant of the name Zill.


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5 out of 5 in Avaya's survey to determine "Partners in Customer Excellence"
Press Release 4 April 2012 Administrator
Connect Communications has been awarded five points out of five in every category in a survey conducted by Avaya to gauge how happy customers were with the services provided by its partners. Accordingly, Connect has been selected as a "Partner in Customer Excellence".
The survey is part of a channel initiative introduced by Avaya in 2011, to recognise excellence in customer service. It focuses on all aspects of service and support provided by Avaya's partners, including onsite engineering, telephone support and assistance provided via the web. Customers are asked to complete the survey after they have experienced a support event. The partner's performance is graded on a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is "poor" and 5 is "excellent".
The survey therefore compares partners with their peers, with just a small number of partners, those that achieve 4.4 or more in every category, receiving the designation "Avaya Partner in Customer Excellence."
Commenting for Connect Communications, director Arman Khan, said: "This result is based on customer support calls over a period of time, across our entire customer base. It is quite rare for a partner to achieve such a high score and we are naturally very proud of our support and engineering team whose performance has been consistently outstanding during the year."
This comment was endorsed by Connect's customer Philip Grisedale, Telecoms Manager of Ion Trading, who added: "We value a support partner who is able to resolve support issues efficiently and courteously, and with Connect, we have always had the comfort of knowing that our business is in very good hands, the service we receive is always first class."


A great movie with 3 friends, Trey Parker(Coop), Matt Stone(Remer), and Dian Bachar(Squeak), they create a new driveway legend game called BASEketball. A billionare, Ted Denslow (played by Ernest Borgnine), wants the game to go national. See what happens in this hilarious movie starring the creators of south park.