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Why I Wear What I Wear: Donna Foster
Donna Foster believes with age comes knowledge, especially when it comes to fashion. The independent legal editor and...
Why I Wear What I Wear: Donna Foster Donna Foster believes with age comes knowledge, especially when it comes to fashion. The independent legal editor and... Check out this story on greatfallstribune.com: http://www.greatfallstribune.com/story/life/2014/03/30/why-i-wear-what-i-wear-donna-foster/7030847/
Jessica Gray Published 10:00 p.m. MT March 29, 2014 | Updated 10:20 p.m. MT March 29, 2014
Donna Foster believes with age comes knowledge, especially when it comes to fashion. The independent legal editor and mother of three boys will turn 50 on April 1. She has learned over the years what pieces of clothing work well for her so she doesn't waste a lot of time and money shopping.
"I never try to look young, I try not to look old," Foster said. "I'm trend savvy but not trendy."
Foster is wearing a black Michael Kors jacket with gold trim. The jacket was originally $240 but she bought it on sale at Herbergers for only $60. She also is wearing a stretch denim skirt she bought at the BX (Base Exchange) at Malmstrom Air Force Base. Her black turtleneck and leopard print leggings are from Target.
"My signature is leopard print," Foster said. "I love the black and brown colors, and they go well with my coloring. I have a rule that you don't wear more than 25 percent leopard print, otherwise it's just too much."
Foster also is wearing a black and gold belt from Chico's and a pair of black suede boots from Target. She made her earrings by gluing buttons onto a clip from a craft store.
For sentimental reasons, she wears her father's wedding ring on her thumb and her mother's gold chain around her neck.
For comments and suggestions contact Jessica Gray at jessicagraymt@yahoo.com.
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Home Latest News A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians
A web of abuse: How the far right disproportionately targets female politicians
Abuse of female politicians is rife online – and much of it is being directed by established far-right groups and figures, a Newsnight investigation has found.
Female politicians across Europe have been targeted with threatening and misogynist content.
On both mainstream and fringe social media platforms, analysis of selected profiles found women in politics faced frequent comments targeting their gender, race and physical appearance.
According to Newsnight's investigation, which used comparative studies of politicians in the UK and Europe, the abuse aimed at female MPs exceeds that directed at their male counterparts, and differed in its focus and content.
Newsnight worked with the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), a think tank that investigates online extremism and polarisation, to examine the nature and content of comments about prominent politicians across Europe.
These politicians were either newly elected, and/or vocal about abuse they receive online. Newsnight and the ISD then analysed political figures who were of a different gender, heritage or political background to determine differences in the nature of the abuse they received.
The investigation revealed evidence that female figures receive proportionately more abuse than their male counterparts – and that a significant proportion of it takes the form of misogynistic and violent anti-female vitriol.
In Germany, Katharina Schulze, the leader of the Greens in Bavaria, has been a target of abuse from prominent far-right figures and influencers in recent months.
The Facebook page of the German far-right party Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) has posted disproportionately about Ms Schulze, mentioning her in almost 10 times more posts than any other individual German political figure or party the year to April 2019 and four times more than all other references combined.
On Facebook, the AfD mentions Ms Schulze more than her own party does.
Posts comment on how Ms Schultz feels "threatened by white men", who she should be thanking as they have allowed "young ladies like her to achieve whatever they want." Others describe her as "racist and anti-German".
Many of the comments in response to these posts are sexualised and a handful imply that the authors wish she was raped.
Appearance and sexuality
Ms Schulze also receives abusive emails, including threats to sexually assault her. Some emails criticise her support for immigration by telling her to sleep with immigrants.
Schulze estimates that on average 20% of the messages she receives every day are abusive.
Over a quarter of the abuse she receives on mainstream social media platforms likewise focuses on her physical appearance, gender and sexuality. Tweets encourage her to sleep with immigrant men, as well as calling her fat.
Ms Schulze's co-leader of the Greens in Bavaria, Ludwig Hartmann, is not subject to the same kind of comments despite sharing similar views on immigration. Criticism generally centres around his party, with tweets calling him a "communist" who appeals to "young inexperienced voters".
On fringe far-right platforms, like 4chan's "politically incorrect" board users post memes targeting Ms Schulze's appearance and reputation. These include a Photoshopped picture of Ms Schulze doing a Nazi salute and other posts mocking her weight.
What about abuse of male politicians?
It is difficult to quantify how much this purposefully co-ordinated abuse of Ms Schulze by established far-right pages and figures contributes to the misogynistic abuse she experiences online.
Like the posts on the AfD Facebook page, content targeting Ms Schulze from far-right groups does not always focus on her gender, but does centre disproportionately on her relative to male politicians.
The targeting of Ms Schulze comes as part of what Cecile Guerin, a researcher at the ISD, describes as "concerted efforts by far-right groups to target, abuse and humiliate female politicians."
Katharina Schulze has been targeted much more than her male colleagues
The leader of the AfD in Bavaria, Martin Sichert, is also subject to abuse online, but criticism centred around his political views as opposed to his appearance.
Recent comments on Twitter describe his policies as "nonsense" and label him a "pathetic racist" and a Nazi.
Mr Sichert says he has also been targeted with comments aimed at his physical appearance including "usual leftist insults like 'fat brown pig' on social media."
He told Newsnight: "The hate speech of the media, other parties, churches, trade unions and other organizations against the AfD and those people who have an opinion on migration issues differing from the left mainstream, leads increasingly… to online abuse."
Our investigation showed that he received less frequent abuse about his appearance, and fewer sexualised comments, than Ms Schulze.
Ms Schulze told Newsnight: "As a woman in politics people treat you and harass you in a very different way.
"In complete disregard of my achievements as a politician, people online talk about my age, my body and my appearance, as well as what they wish upon me. I'm either too fat, too short, too blonde or too young," she said.
Who else gets abuse?
Ms Schulze's case is not an isolated one.
For one French politician, the abuse focuses predominantly on her physical appearance and her heritage.
Within hours of Sibeth Ndiaye's nomination to become France's first black government spokesperson, far-right online profiles started spreading disinformation and abusive content about her on Facebook, Twitter and 4chan.
In the two weeks following her nomination, 22.7% of the messages she received on Twitter were abusive, including misogynistic and racist content, according to the ISD's analysis.
On Twitter, users affiliated with far-right groups disseminated disparaging comments about Ms Ndiaye's background, appearance and skin colour, including: "Who does she think she is with her afro haircut? In her village in Senegal?! Well, no, we're in France this is just another provocation by this buffoon. Just because she is black doesn't mean she is entitled to doing anything she pleases."
There were other, much more extreme threats and messages.
Online abusers have particularly focused on Ms Ndiaye's hair.
Multiple Facebook posts on far-right groups attacked Ms Ndiaye's physical appearance, particularly her choice of clothes and hair. These posts appeared on far-right Facebook pages including political party Rassemblement National, and the group Droite Nationale.
Ms Ndiaye's promotion also became a talking point for the international far-right beyond France. The investigation found multiple examples of abuse on English-speaking channels on the messaging app Telegram.
Meanwhile, male politicians in France like Jordan Bardella – who as head of Rassemblement National's list in the European elections was thrust into the political limelight at a similar time to Ms Ndiaye – received abuse of a different kind.
After sharing a story of a young man allegedly killed by Algerian nationals, he received tweets such as "what shameful recuperation, Shame on you," along with a curse word, as well as other expletives under photo of him with far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Media captionCecile Guerin for Newsnight
Abusive and misogynistic language is also widespread on large social media platforms in the UK. Female MPs including Anna Soubry and Diane Abbott have been targeted with abusive content on fringe platforms such as 4chan, as well as abuse on Twitter.
While over 75% of the abusive posts MP Dominic Grieve received on Twitter accused him of "treason", none of the Tweets reference his gender. Anna Soubry – another Remain supporting MP – received almost double the number of abusive tweets, and half of these focused on her gender, according to ISD researchers.
The ISD's misinformation and disinformation work is funded from a range of sources including Open Society Foundations, LSE's Institute for Global Affairs Arena Programme, Facebook, and The Hilda & Preston Davis Foundation.
A Facebook spokesperson told Newsnight: "Targeted abuse towards politicians has no place on our platform and we are working hard to remove it. We recently introduced the removal of gendered cursing targeted at public figures and will continue to remove hate speech or credible threats of any kind. We've met with a number of female politicians to share guidance on how they can protect their pages, hide or delete abusive comments, and keep safe online. We have dedicated channels for politicians to contact us if they are concerned about any content on Facebook."
Nick Pickles, senior public policy strategist at Twitter, said the company's "philosophy is to take a behaviour-led approach, utilizing a combination of machine learning and human review to prioritize reports and improve the health of the public conversation.
"We increasingly look at how accounts behave before we look at the content they are posting."
The AfD declined to comment. 4chan did not respond to Newsnight's request for comment.
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Cocktails and Coconuts in The Heart of The City… Bloomsbury's Very Own Beach Bar Is Back!
Returning bigger and better, with a refined design and all new drinks and BBQ menu for summer 2017, visitors will enjoy a Bahamian beach setting, complete with real sand underfoot and a beach-hut style thatched roof, transporting Londoners straight into summer. A delicious menu of tropical cocktails and barbequed burgers of all varieties (from classic beef to chicken, tuna and veggie options) starts from £10 (AUS$17.50).
The Montague Beach Bar will open its doors on 1 June 2017 and will run throughout the summer until 24 September 2017. Visitors are encouraged to call the hotel and check availability ahead of dropping in to the Beach Bar, and opening times are midday until 10:00pm, seven days a week.
Those craving a summery break from the city can enter The Montague Beach Bar's Jet Ski Selfie competition, back for a second year by popular demand. By taking a selfie on the Jet Ski provided at the venue and posting it on social using #SurfMontague, guests will be entered into a prize draw to win a two night stay at The Montague's sister hotel, the luxurious five star Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Spa in the village of Evershot, nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside.
To avoid disappointment this summer, The Montague advises calling the Beach Bar before visiting. Individuals or groups of up to 10 people should call +44 (0) 20 7637 1001. For groups of 10 or more people, or for private hire, call +44 (0) 20 7612 8411 or email meetmt@rchmail.com. For more information about the Montague Beach Bar please visit montaguehotel.com/ski-and-surf/the-beach-bar.


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Review of "The Yellow Wallpaper" Story
Topic: Literature Words: 282 Pages: 1 Jan 7th, 2023
The point of view in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" is an important element, which allows a reader to have a full and complete understanding of the inner being of the main character. The key reason is manifested in the fact that the central literary elements revolve around the woman's thoughts, attitudes, feelings, and personal narrative of the items surrounding her. The primary symbol of the story is the yellow wallpaper, where the narration is done from the first-person point of view.
The story is built from the main character's perspective, where she evidently has a mental issue, and thus, she is put in a room by her husband. The irony is present in the story, with the main accentuation made on the dramatic irony. For example, the latter can be observed when the narrator describes the room in which she is put, having barred windows for protecting children, whereas it is clear for the reader that it is for insane individuals (Gilman 648). In other words, the point of view shows that the story is told from the perspective of an unreliable narrator. The general tone is desperate, angry, and sarcastic about the situation. In addition, the narrator uses personification through the utilization of verbs.
In conclusion, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" is told from the first-person point of view of an unreliable narrator. There is extensive use of dramatic irony, which is reflected in the main character's poor observational skills, where she finds alternative explanations for evident elements. The tone of the story is rather grim as well as sarcastic, where the narrator actively uses personification of things, such as odor, by applying verbs used for human activities.
Gilman, Charlotte P. The Yellow Wallpaper. The New England Magazine, 1892.
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Inspired by Lilies, and gold chain, this is the perfect scarf to exude vintage glam. Whether you wear this scarf as a dress scarf, or as a hijab or perhaps the more exotic turban, Venice No. 51 will add sparkle to your outfit.


Now, how do we decorate the tree again?
Tell me 'coz I forgot.
Unless you'll be using a real tree, you would normally have to assemble the tree first. You'd start with the base and then insert the trunks by parts. You'd then open up the branches and the leaves.
Christmas trees nowadays come in all sorts of colours and styles. This one is a frosted style, with patches of snow covering the entire tree. There are also snow covered pinecones on the leaves. Whoo! I think I need to get my parka already!
Gone are the old style Christmas lights where the bulbs are inserted into a socket and pushed into yet another socket connected to the wire. (I should know, I used to be that girl selling Christmas light bulbs at a peso apiece). In its place are these rice LED lights that are more durable (and I think disposable once broken). You can connect sets of these together to form the length you need.
I started at the bottom, which is where the wall socket is. I wrapped it around the tree, laying the wires on the branches. I worked my way up to the top, connecting more sets as I went.
I started with these bunches of red flowers. I scattered them all around the tree, making sure not to overdo it. I wouldn't want the frosted tree to lose its identity.
I then added the stems to add some dimension to the tree's basic triangular shape.
A closer look at these yummy ornaments!
Can you tell that I have a sweet tooth?
Finally, this boy added in the Christmas Balls.
Ta-da! How does it look?
Come up with a theme (Santa Claus, kiddie, floral, animals, instruments, etc.) or a color motif (single color or 2-tone) to build your design on. This will narrow down your search when you're out shopping.
Choose Christmas lights with wire colors that matches your tree. It's awfully hard to camouflage those unsightly wires otherwise.
While decorating, constantly take a step back (so you can see the whole thing) and survey your work. If something seems wrong, correct it immediately.
Don't just focus on the front part. I was so intent on making the front part of the tree look nice that when I stepped to the sides, I saw that those were so bare. Yikes!
Get ideas from mall/establishment displays. It never hurts to incorporate some of those inspirations into your own masterpiece.
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Wow! Ang ganda ng Christmas Tree nyo.. #Inggitmuch.. Hindi pa kami nakakapag set-up ng Christmas Tree, maybe on Saturday. I'm so excited kasi 1st Christmas ni Rhian to so I want to make it more memorable.
Thanks Rackell! 🙂 Last year, I decorated with stuffed toys, para kiddie look hehehe.
Nice tree! 🙂 where do you buy your ornaments?
What a beautiful tree! I love the frosted look. I am actually thinking of a white Christmas theme this year and the colors in my mind are white and gold mostly. Hope will be able to pull it off.
Wow! What a beautiful Christmas tree! I admire your talent of designing a tree. I love putiting up our Christmas tree too but I'm not creative enough to come up with a tree as beautiful as yours. Also, nakakahiya man aminin, this was actually the first time I learned that you should put the lights first before the ornaments. I always used to do it the other way around. Kaya pala hirap ako. Thanks for sharing!
Ahh, oo nga. It's actually tiresome to put up a tree, most especially when it's time to put it down again hehe.
I love the way you design your christmas.tree. Thanks for the tips. it really gives mean idea.
We also choose a theme every year. Last year, we had gold and silver. I want that red and gold, too, but I want your Christmas tree more! Haha!
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So beautifully red! We have ours blue naman!
sooo0o0 lovely 🙂 Iba na talaga pag may art skills, wala ako kasi niyan 🙁 ang ganda ng creativity mo mommy. What more sa house decorations, merry looking ang Christmas diyan sa inyo mommy.
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While he was interacting with fans on Instagram, Star Wars: Episode IX actor Dominic Monaghan was asked about the title for the film. Monaghan revealed in response that only director J.J. Abrams knows what the title is at the moment.
A fan asked Monaghan, "Episode IX title? Pretty please?" Monaghan replied, "Only J.J. Abrams knows! It's good to have secrets on Star Wars." Monaghan was recently cast in the film last year, but his role is still unknown.
Currently, the title for Star Wars: Episode IX is still a mystery. The film is due to arrive later this December. With Star Wars Celebration set for April in Chicago, that would make sense as a fitting location to debut some type of teaser, trailer and/or announce the title for the film.
Additionally, Star Wars actor Mark Hamill recently teased fans on Twitter over the title earlier this month, writing that it was Episode IX: Yoda's Bar Mitzvah.
The upcoming film opens on December 20th, 2019. It stars Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Lupita Nyong'o, Domhnall Gleeson, Kelly Marie Tran, Joonas Suotamo, Billie Lourd, Naomi Ackie, Richard E. Grant, Dominic Monaghan, Matt Smith, Keri Russell, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, the late Carrie Fisher, and Billy Dee Williams.


Eddie Redmayne proved quite the joker at the Omega party thrown in his honour. Bounding on to the stage for a Q&A with his old friend Clemency Burton-Hill, Eddie quipped that as an impeccable timekeeper, it's little wonder he makes such a fantastic watch ambassador. Over dinner of wild mushroom and truffle carpaccio followed by rack of lamb, he sat next to fellow Hollywood golden boy Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the two were locked in conversation long after the after-dinner cocktails had been served. No clock-watching in sight.


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Measurement of Serum Chemerin and Deoxypyridinoline Levels in Iraqi Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women with and without Metabolic Syn-drome
Rana Ali Hamdi Clinical Biochemistry, Lecturer in Biochemistry Department, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Iraq
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of medical conditions composed of abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, hypertension, and lipid abnormalities, in which each can affect bone in different ways. We examine the association between metabolic syndrome and metabolic bone disease (osteoporosis) by measuring adipose tissue marker (chemerin) and bone resorption marker (deoxypyridinoline) in the serum of osteoporotic postmenopausal women with and without metabolic syndrome.  A case-control study included 112 postmenopausal women from 51 to 67 years of age. Women were selected from Osteoporosis Clinic- Al Yarmouk Teaching Hospital and were divided into two groups: group (1)- patients group included 57 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis (35 osteoporotic women with metabolic syndrome and 22 osteoporotic women without metabolic syndrome) and group (2)-control group included 55 postmenopausal women without osteoporosis and metabolic syndrome. A serum sample was taken from each woman and analysed for assessing chemerin, deoxypyridinoline, fasting serum glucose, and lipid profile. We found a significant increase (p-value<0.001) in the mean value of serum chemerin and deoxypyridinoline levels in patients compared to controls. In conclusion, chemerin is an adipose tissue marker associated with metabolic syndrome and may have an impact on bone turn over and development of metabolic bone disease which enhanced by the strong positive correlation between chemerin and bone resorption marker (deoxypyridinoline).
Keywords: Metabolic syndrome, Osteoporosis, Chemerin, Deoxypyridinoline, Postmenopausal women
Rana Ali Hamdi. (2019). Measurement of Serum Chemerin and Deoxypyridinoline Levels in Iraqi Osteoporotic Postmenopausal Women with and without Metabolic Syn-drome. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 10(2), 1273-1278. https://doi.org/10.26452/ijrps.v10i2.420


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Playlist: The 70s – Dazed And Confused
Posted on January 20, 2015 January 20, 2015 by Brady Gerber
Just like I made a playlist for the 60s, the good old 1970s gets its own spotify playlist.
I've tried to cover as much ground as I could – from disco (Bee Gees, ABBA), Heavy Metal (Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin), R&B, funk, and soul (Al Green, Isaac Hayes, Marvin Gaye), lo-fi and punk (Buzzcocks, The Clash, New York Dolls), soft rock (Fleetwood Mac, Elton John), singer-songwriter (Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor), to good old rock & roll (Bowie, Springsteen, Aerosmith). I also tried to throw in some deep tracks, including songs from Ann Peebles, Candi Staton, The Damned, David Essex, Dr. John, Fela Kuti, Freda Payne, Jorge Ben Jor, The Osmonds, Richard Hell, Rodriquez, The Slits, and more.
And yes, the Guardians of the Galaxy and Dazed and Confused soundtracks are on here too.
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Playlist: 25 Of Kanye West's Most Recognizable Samples (via Spotify)
Posted on June 17, 2013 November 25, 2014 by Brady Gerber
As you can probably tell, I'm very excited for the new Kanye West album to come out.
As one who will admit to have not invested a large amount of time into rap and hip-hop music, my love for Kanye West has always come from his production. His ingenious sampling of classic and obscure R&B and rock tunes has won me over along with other countless rock loyalist who freaked out the first time they hearing Kanye sampling Ray Charles on "Gold Digger".
In honor of tomorrow's official release of Yeezus (though I'm sure you've already heard it by now), I present to you a Spotify playlist of Kanye's most recognizable samples. I narrowed the list down to songs that are recognizable on their own and within the songs in which they're sampled. I didn't put any songs on here that I couldn't find on Spotify, which unfortunately excluded a lot of great songs (sorry "Iron Man").
Hear the playlist here.
And for a reference, here are the songs on the playlist divided by its album appearance from oldest to most recent.
The College Dropout (2004)
"I Just Wanna Stop" – The Jimmy Castor Bunch ["We Don't Care"]
"Mystery Of Iniquity" – Lauryn Hill ["All Falls Down"]
"Distant Lover" – Marvin Gaye ["Spaceship"]
"Spirit In The Dark" – Aretha Franklin ["School Spirit"]
"Through The Fire" – Chaka Khan ["Through The Wire"]
"Man In The Mirror" – Michael Jackson ["Family Business"]
Late Registration (2005)
"Move On Up" – Curtis Mayfield ["Touch The Sky"]
"I Got A Woman" – Ray Charles ["Gold Digger"]
"Wildflower" – Hank Crawford ["Drive Slow"]
"Home Is Where The Hatred Is" – Gil Scott-Heron ["My Way Home"]
"Rosie" – Bill Withers ["Roses"]
"My Funny Valentine" – Etta James ["Addiction"]
"Diamonds Are Forever" – Shirley Bassey ["Diamonds From Sierra Leone"]
"It's Too late" – Otis Redding ["Gone"]
Graduation (2007)
"Kid Charlemagne" – Steely Dan ["Champion"]
"Harder Better Faster Stronger" – Daft Punk ["Stronger"]
"My Song" – Labi Siffre ["I Wonder"]
808s & Heartbreak (2008)
"See-Line Woman" – Nina Simone ["Bad News"]
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010)
"Cinderella" – Roald Dahl ["Dark Fantasy"]
"21st Century Schizoid Man" – King Crimson ["Power"]
"She's My Baby" – The Mojo Men ["Hell Of A Life"]
"Avril 14th" – Aphex Twin ["Blame Game"]
"Comment #1" – Gil Scott-Heron ["Lost In The World"/"Who Will Survive In America"]
Watch The Throne (2011)
"Try A Little Tenderness" – Otis Redding ["Otis"]
"The Makings Of Your" – Curtis Mayfield ["The Joy"]
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Music Journal: What I'll Remember The Most About Music In 2011
Posted on December 26, 2011 November 22, 2014 by Brady Gerber
2011 was a good year for music. It got weird at times (LuLu anyone?), and sometimes things were just plain bad (LuLu anyone?), but in 2011 there was always something to talk about in the world of music…like Lulu. There are a few among many moments that I'll remember the most – the first time I saw the music video for "Yonkers", the death of Amy Winehouse, the new Radiohead album suddenly being released and then all the extra drama over its quality, and many more.
Here's what I'll remember the most about music in 2o11.
2011: The Year of Adele
No one had a bigger year than Adele in 2011. She was inescapable, and her mega hits "Rolling In The Deep" and "Someone Like You" played everywhere and at all times. Her second album 21 is America's best-selling album since Usher's Confessions back from 2004, with 5.28 million copies sold and counting. Many, including myself, got cynical about this Brit sensation and how big she got, but nobody can deny her talent. Just listen below to her cover Bob Dylan, and realize the power that is Adele.
The "Yonkers" music video, and the arrival of Tyler The Creator and Odd Future.
The first time I saw this music video I didn't know what to think, but I knew it would get big soon. Sure enough, Tyler the Creator and the rest of his rap group Odd Future became famous, or infamous depending on the person. If you've never seen this video then you're in for a treat.
The End of R.E.M., The White Stripes, and LCD Soundsystem
Nothing last forever, even great bands have to end eventually. This year, three major acts called it quits, each leaving a huge void in the music world where they made their impact. R.E.M. basically invented what we call "Alternative" and "Indie" music (sorry for the bold claim, but it's hard to dispute it). The White Stripes were the leaders of the back-to-basics rock revival of the early 2000s, and Jack White is a modern-day guitar hero. LCD Soundsystem, the creative vehicle of James Murphy, was to me the modern day David Bowie, an artist who combined various genres and creative unique music that refused to compromise commercial success for artistic value. Each of these acts will be greatly missed.
Arcade Fire Wins A Grammy
Back in February Arcade Fire, the biggest band nobody knew, won the Grammy for best album for 2010's fantastic The Suburbs. The win came as a shock, mainly because most people had never heard of this little big band from Canada. The win was huge for the indie world, and showed that the Grammys weren't totally out of touch with the world. The video below is fun to watch, neither the announcers or the band could believe what had happened. For the article I posted the day after the Grammys, click here.
The King of Limbs: Proof That Radiohead Can Do Anything And Still Be Loved
Radiohead have been known for pulling some big stunts, and this year's shenanigans ranks up near the top. Let's backtrack to pre-King of Limbs. Radiohead hasn't released a proper album since 2007's In Rainbows and have been hush-hush about their plans for an upcoming album. Then all of a sudden, they tell the world they'll release an album within the week! Fans were freaking out, the Internet exploded, and both Radiohead fans and haters were curious. This was a truly an event, and it just goes to show how popular Radiohead truly are, that they can get the world excited over an album in a time where the value of an album has gone dramatically down.
I remember counting down the days, waiting for what I was hoping to be the album of the year. Then, in another crazy move, they released the album a day early! I woke up to the news and within the hour I had the new Radiohead album. I stopped everything, downloaded the album, began playing it on my iTunes, and I listened. Thirty-seven quick minutes later the album was over, and a realization came, something I didn't think I would ever hear myself say.
The new Radiohead album…kinda sucks.
The songs all sounded the same and I felt there was much left to be desired. I was shocked that, after four years of nothing, this was the best the band who brought us The Bends and OK Computer could give us. There was no way that Radiohead could have done this, that they put so much hype behind, what I truly thought at the time, a piece of crap. I thought there had to be more, this was a cruel joke, there would be more music coming out. More music never came out. What followed was a huge division among fans and critics – you either loved or hated the album, no middle group. I was apart of the latter, and I was bothered by how many people were raving about the album.
Much time has passed, and though I still don't think it's that great, I have come to appreciate some of The King of Limbs. It's art, and Radiohead have always created great art that is challenging. I thought Kid A sucked when I first heard it, but over time it grew on me and now I love that album. The King of Limbs is nowhere near as good as Kid A, but it's not a piece of crap. Plus the album gave us my favorite music video of the year.
If anything, this event showed to me that Radiohead could do anything they want and still be loved. Thom Yorke should released an album of him of just farting, just to see how well it does. I'll end this rant with a link to a Spin article released in 2009 about Radiohead. It's very interesting, and it might change your perspective about the band. Read the article here.
Spotify: A Game Changer
Spotify finally came to the US, and it caught fire fast. Spotify's popularity could very well put an end to the MP3, with strictly all-digital music becoming the way of the future for music. Good for fans, bad for the artist and labels, but it's truly an evolution in the music industry.
The Death Of Amy Winehouse, And Other Great Losses
No death this year was as shocking as the death of famed British soul singer Amy Winehouse. She died so young and unexpectedly, and her death at twenty-seven added her to the infamous twenty-seven club. She was a true talent, a kind of artist with a voice and personality that comes only so often, and a promising career was cut tragically short. This year we also lost Clarence Clemons, saxophone player and founding member of the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen, famed musician-poet Gil Scott-Heron, and Steve Jobs, whose iPod technology changed how we listen to music. All these and more talented people were taken from us in 2011, and they will be greatly missed.
And Of Course…Lulu
A bad idea that was even worse when realized. Lou Reed and Metallica came together and created a piece of crap. This album had so much buzz behind it, it was already one of the most talked about collaborations in recent time. The backlash it has received only cements this album more into music history as the greatest WTF moment of 2011.
I'm sure I forgot some big events, but these are the events that defined 2011 for me. It was a crazy year with many ups and down, but some fantastic music was released. I'm excited to see what 2012 has in store for us. Enjoy the rest of the holidays and have a fun and safe time bringing in the new year, and make sure to continue keeping up with Headphone Nation for all that is music.
Tune in. Tune out. Live on.
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Most biogas plant operators know the problem: With conventional silos, it is difficult to maintain the tightness of the joints over the long term. The traditional silo systems therefore require constant maintenance and repairs. This is expensive and time-consuming which is why Schmack Biogas has developed a completely new concept, the Flex-Silo. The silo walls consist of a number of modules which are joined together in an offset manner. The outer casing of the system modules are made of HDPE and thus resistant to UV light as well as corrosion. The modules are then filled with in-situ concrete. Thanks to the inherent stability of the design there is no need for a special foundation, nor for additional connecting elements.
The first Flex-Silo was erected at the biogas plant in Brandenburg (Germany).
The rain water is separated from seepage liquid and effluent and disposed off. The rain water drain (mounted gutter) is located above the effluent discharge drain, thereby eliminating the possibility of being polluted. The waste water passes through drainage holes in the silo modules into the corrosion resistant sewer overflow. From there, they are fed into the biogas plant.


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The core module including both the Restlet API and the Restlet Engine is shipped by all editions.
org.restlet.ext.apispark Injection of web API contract into the APISpark platform.
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89th GM Keynote Speaker
ASME Fellow - Michael Pischke
88th GM Presentation Jon Labrador
The 88th General Meeting Speaker Presentation
"The National Board and ASME: 100 Years of a Shared Mission and Vision"
Jon Labrador
The following presentation was delivered at the 88th General Meeting Monday General Session, May 6, 2019. It has been edited for content and phrasing.
INTRODUCTION: Jon Labrador's career in ASME standards and certifications spans 24 years. He is presently the managing director of ASME conformity assessment. In that role, he is responsible for conformity assessment, certification and accreditation.
Mr. Labrador's slide presentation can be accessed here.
Click here to view more about the National Board's 100-year anniversary.
MR. LABRADOR: I want to talk to you a little bit today about ASME and the National Board. Establishing and maintaining that successful relationship over a 100-year period doesn't come by accident, and it's no small feat. But when the core of that relationship revolves around a cause for the greater good and a shared mission and vision, the chances for success for both are pretty great. And that's what we have here today and over the last one hundred years.
This afternoon you've been hearing about the history of ASME. We were essentially borne out of the second industrial revolution where great engineering minds came together and formed ASME in 1880.
During that time, we saw tremendous technological advances, mostly revolving around steam power. Unfortunately, rapid technological advances can sometimes result in some severe consequences, and that is what we experienced as well. There was a tremendous lack of standardization, consistency and uniformity in general.
Those great engineering minds who formed ASME responded to that call to action to help prevent these accidents in the future.
This slide is a timeline of ASME standardization milestones. History is going to point to those three accomplishments right there, in 1914, 1916 and 1919, as three milestones that were the key to the success of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: the release of the ASME Boiler Code, the formation of the ASME conformity assessment set of programs, and the founding of the National Board in 1919.
There was a certain genius in the creators of that code in embedding many of the oversight steps into the requirements of the code. Those conformity assessment requirements or oversight requirements had been there since the inception, as you see here in the specific paragraph of the 1914 Code.
Transforming from the 114 or so pages that were in the 1914 Code into what we have now, 32 volumes I think now, 12 different sections, soon to be 13, and over 17,000 pages of content, those conformity assessment requirements or oversight requirements are still there. That truly makes the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code unique. We not only have technical or administrative requirements in the Code, but we also have those conformity assessment requirements in the Code. You really need both in order to have a successful code. What good are technical requirements if there is no way for you to verify that those requirements were built exactly the way they were specified?
Along the way, there was also a need for uniformity, and that's when the National Board was formed. Again, what good would a set of oversight requirements be if we didn't uniformly apply them across all companies and manufacturers? The formation of the National Board was key in that boiler and pressure vessel ecosystem.
We are in a situation where the National Board essentially represents a way for us to apply uniformly what's in the Code to what's being produced, and everybody is involved in this.
All of the National Board are involved in that:
from the chief inspectors who are on the front lines in the U.S. and Canada where they are focused on that pressure and equipment safety to the engineering and code professionals that are part of the actual code committees that help develop those rules;
to the training specialists that go in and train those in the inspection portion of this ecosystem;
to the consultants that go out there and actually conduct those audits to make sure everybody is up to code;
to the administrative and executive professionals that make sure the engine of the process, the process that goes from one assembly line piece to the other, those like Connie and Jodi, who help move that process along smoothly and seamlessly;
to the volunteers that are involved in that process; and
to the members that are part of the National Board.
They all contribute to that safety and key uniformity aspect of this ecosystem.
We are indeed stronger together. Over the years, we have chugged along like a well-oiled machine, ASME and the National Board, putting together that one system to qualify all inspectors to a common set of requirements.
The standards development process is truly second to none with the National Board, and all user categories involved in that standards development process.
We have a conformity assessment process that verifies that the pressure equipment constructed is in full compliance with the Code. Not partly in compliance, not in accordance with the Code, which I hear all the time, but in full compliance with the Code.
And the National Board and manufacturer's certified data report is accepted by the respective jurisdictions.
We are indeed stronger together.
So the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code itself represents the crown jewel for ASME. Really, there is no other system like it. It's a very difficult system to duplicate, and yet we have operated it very well for the last one hundred years. That's why we are the envy of many organizations out there. They have tried to put something like this together and were never quite able to do it like we have.
The reason why we continue to stay together and move forward in the same direction is that we essentially share a mission and vision together.
From ASME's vision to develop the best, most applicable codes, standards and conformity assessment programs in the world for the benefit of humanity, to the National Board's mission, which I believe to be a very moving mission, driven by the vision of a global uniform safety of boilers and pressure vessels so that every man, woman and child may never again experience the devastation of pressure equipment failure. Those visions and missions align together, and that's why we have been in lock-step together for the last one hundred years.
There are some challenges ahead.
We need to make sure we are not complacent. We need to make sure that we advance as technology advances so that the standards development committees incorporate many of those technological advances into the Code so that we continue to stay relevant not just domestically but globally.
As technology advances and becomes more complicated, our oversight techniques and our ways to verify that they are in compliance with the Code become very complex as well. So we need to make sure that we have the proper techniques to go through that.
We also need to make sure we adopt new materials, design, manufacturing processes, and examination techniques.
We need to avoid that natural, age-old apathy that can set in when everything appears under control.
We need to look at the past to ensure future successes.
We need to make sure that we continue to have strong leaders on both sides to continue this partnership. We have been very lucky on the ASME side and the National Board side that both parties are able to look back at that shared mission and vision to keep moving forward together.
And we want to make sure we continuously educate and expand our outreach efforts, and not just domestically, but globally as well, because we are a globally recognized system.
Over the past five to seven years, we began this global outreach. The National Board and ASME are recognized throughout the world, but some in the global community don't necessarily know what we do, what we stand for, and what we try to accomplish.
So we set up these series of ASME/National Board C-360 workshops. We reached out to our existing certificate holders, some potential certificate holders, existing standards users throughout the world, various ministries, agencies and government officials. We talked to them a little bit about ASME standards, ASME conformity assessment programs, and National Board programs that are associated with that.
The goal is to reach out to potential certificate holders, to try to retain our existing certificate holders, to explain to them the value of the mark that they are holding in their hands.
We want to try to demystify that auditing process. That word "audit" is a very scary term, not just in the United States, but outside the U.S. as well. So we try to demystify what is actually involved in an auditing process. We try to establish proper auditing preparations so they don't go in there unprepared.
We want to establish that National Board and ASME value proposition, versus competing programs, or versus no program.
We have been trying more and more to dispel this idea that something that is built in accordance with the Code isn't something that is in full compliance with the Code, so we have been trying to demystify that as well.
Finally, we try to explain why ASME and the National Board, over the course of a hundred years, are the best in class and are the gold standard. There is no equal to what we do.
We started out this journey in 2014, 2015, and this is just a sample of the areas we have been to. Various members of the National Board staff and ASME staff have come together to meet in these different places to talk about our value proposition.
And they have been very well attended. This photo shows Columbus, Ohio, with a group of about 80 people. In Madrid, we had 105 attendees show up. We only had 85 or 90 certificate holders in Spain, yet we had over a hundred people in attendance there to listen to what we had to say.
This photo shows 120 people in India. This was the first workshop that we held in India for our BPV program.
This photo shows 150 people in Milan during an NDE conference.
Our audiences just keep growing. Word of mouth that we are there just brings more and more people together to listen to us.
This photo shows a dedicated nuclear workshop with 160 people in India.
This was 212 people in Argentina with various ministries and regulatory agencies in the audience listening to us speak.
This photo shows 297 folks in Shanghai when we held a workshop there a few years ago. It kept growing.
We had 550 people show up at this conference in Nanjing a couple of years ago.
We had almost six hundred people show up to this conference a couple of years ago.
Just this past April we broke a little bit of a record here. We had close to seven hundred participants listen to what we had to say.
That name recognition is very strong throughout the world. They continue to listen to us, and we should continue to keep talking to them.
This is just a sample of the many presenters throughout the years speaking on behalf of ASME and the National Board. Again, this is just a very small sampling of people that delivered that ASME/National Board message. And it helps that we all get along when we sacrifice our weekends and nights to get together to speak about the ASME and National Board message.
We try to stay in sync, ASME and the National Board. We make sure that we meet at least twice a year to talk about issues, resolving those issues, and getting together to come up with new programs, new things that we want to work on together.
During these annual meetings, one in Columbus, one in New York City, we talk a little bit about the coordination amongst the team leaders; talk a little bit about coordination amongst the programs, both from a process point of view and from an auditing point of view.
We try to coordinate our designee training. We handle those every two years. I think we are going to go back to every year for that.
We discuss coordination of those audits. We want to update and revise our procedures, policies, quality programs, for a little bit of a refresh and review.
And we have committee participation on both sides.
I wanted to close out a little bit, and just really thank the National Board for one hundred years of this partnership. It's been a great experience for me, and I know it's been a great experience for my predecessors.
So long as we continue to go with that mantra of "One code, one inspector, one stamp," and continue to make safety first our North Star, we are going to do great things together.
I will close it up with my favorite quote, your vision and mission: "So that every man, woman and child may never again experience the devastation of pressure equipment failure."
Congratulations to the National Board on one hundred years of excellence, and we at ASME really look forward to working with you in the years, decades, and centuries to come.


Qui Tam Lawsuits: Will The Government Get Involved?
People who learn that individuals or entities are committing fraud against the federal government may be allowed to file qui tam lawsuits. A qui tam lawsuit is a lawsuit that a private citizen may file against the wrongdoer on behalf of the government. The government may intervene or it may not, and the extent of its involvement in cases will vary. The employment law attorneys at Swartz Swidler may assist his or her client with their qui tam lawsuit throughout the process.
Qui tam lawsuits are started by filing formal complaints with a federal district court. The complaint is served on the United States Attorney's office for the particular federal district as well as on the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Qui tam complaints are filed and served under seal so that their contents are not public.
After the complaint has been properly served, the DOJ has 60 days to complete a preliminary investigation and to determine whether or not it will participate in the action. Commonly, the service of the complaint may be the first time the government learns of the alleged wrongdoing. This means that the DOJ may ask for more time to investigate. The requests for more time are normally granted, so it is not uncommon for preliminary investigations to last longer than a year. The inspector general of the agency that oversees the contract or program that is the subject of the alleged wrongdoing conducts the preliminary investigation.
It is rare for the government to dismiss a complaint. In most cases, the government will simply decline to join in the lawsuit. The False Claims Act does grant the government the right to later change its mind and join the lawsuit. There are several reasons why the government may choose not to join a qui tam action, including its belief that the claim is meritless or because it does not want to allocate the necessary resources to pursue the claim.
If the government does decide to join the claim, it will then take on the primary responsibility for pursuing the case and investigating it. The government commonly limits the original plaintiff's role going forward.
When the government does not join in a qui tam action, the person who filed it may continue forward. He or she will have the same investigatory and discovery rights that the government would have had if it had chosen to participate. Private individuals who are successful with their qui tam actions after the government has decided not to intervene are entitled to receive larger awards than they would have if the government had chosen to participate.
If you believe you have the legal grounds necessary to file a qui tam action, you will likely need help. Contact the employment law attorneys at Swartz Swidler to schedule your consultation.
Are There Employment Laws Regarding Jury Duty?
Can I Anonymously Report A Labor Law Violation?


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When you're a competitive athlete, you can't wait to get out onto the field or the court. You want to win. There's nothing like "the thrill of victory." Or, is there?
According to the Council Rock South Ladies' Basketball Team, they seem to have figured out that there is more to life than just the game. The team has been partnered with AHA for some time now, but with student-athletes graduating, there are always fresh faces that are new to the program.
The girls volunteered their time at Parkwood Youth Organization with TOPSPORTS and, to many, it meant more than anything else they've accomplished so far... Click here to read more.
The mission of Athletes Helping Athletes, Inc. is to connect local special needs athletes with mainstream student-athletes in a spirit of friendship for their mutual benefit and inspiration.
AHA, Inc. believes that a world of greater acceptance for all can begin with our children, sharing athletic experiences and a love for sport while developing compassion and mutual respect.


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Federalism and Constitutional Jurisprudence: Where Mark Small Goes Wrong
If you're around Mark Small very long, you'll hear tales of his wild life as a college student - so wild was one of those years, 1975, that he wrote a two volume book on the subject. Although the counter culture movement which began in the mid-1960s was fading quickly when he entered college in the 1970s, Mark struggled mightily to keep the movement alive all by himself at DePauw University. Skipping class and recreational drug use was Mark's way of fighting the Mean Old Establishment.
Mark was a first year student, when I was a third year student. The final year of law school, I was then President of the Student Bar Association. I, along with other SBA members, gave a presentation to the incoming class. In the audience was none other than the infamous Mark Small.
I got to know Mark during that final year. One of my final acts on behalf of the student body was talking him into taking over as Editor of the Dictum, the law school newspaper. H e still holds a grudge about my getting him involved in the newspaper which did consume a lot of time while offering few rewards.
Mark Small (appropriately to the left) on Civil Discourse Now
One thing I learned about Mark is that he will say the most bizarre things when discussing politics and the legal system in particular.. I can't tell if he simply skipped too many government and law classes or whether there just aren't enough brain cells still functioning. No better example exists than yesterday when Mark began talking about our Constitution and Federalism on the Gary Snyder show yesterday.
I taught introductory classes at the University of Indianapolis and IUPUI for over 20 years. One of the things I taught was the basic structure of federalism. Basically it works like this. The Constitution contains a listing of powers that Congress has in Article I, Section 8. In order for the national government to pass a law, it has to be tied specifically to a power listed in Article I, Section 8. States on the other hand operate in the exact opposite way. States do not have specific delegations of power, but can pass laws unless there is a specific prohibition in the Constitution prohibiting states from passing those laws. These powers exercised by states are often called reserve powers.
Both the national government and state government have autonomy in their respective areas. But if you draw a chart of the power of the national government and of the state, you will note there is an area of overlapping powers. In that area, when both the state and national government can legislate and choose to do so, the national law wins out due to Article VI's Supremacy Clause.
For over 220 years our federal structure has remained the same. The only major change came with the ratification of the 14th Amendment in 1868 that was interpreted, on a case-by-case basis, as applying the protections in the Bill of Rights to the States.
The concept of Federalism is actually quite simple. But for Mark Small, whose brain synapses have been firing only sporadically since that fateful year of 1975, Federalism exists no longer.
First, Mark does not believe there are any limits whatsoever on the power of the national government under our Constitution. Let's forget the specific listing of national power in Article I, Section 8, Mark doesn't care if something Congress wants to do is not on that list. Mark believes Congress' power is limitless as long as it doesn't violate someone constitutional right as interpreted by the Court. (More on his view of the "evolving" Constitution later.)
When it comes to States, Mark does not believe states have independent power in the Constitution. Rather he believes States are merely subunits of the Federal Government, purely administrative bodies with no actual independent legal authority beyond what the national government allows states to do.
Our government began as a confederation under our first constitution, the Articles of Confederation, and became a federal one under our current constitution. Since our current Constitution has barely changed since it was adopted in 1789, how then does Mark conclude that our government has made a dramatic shift from being federal in nature to being a unitary system?
It's hard to tell given when you talk to Mark about the Constitution you get a sense of a man trying to clear a room of fog by waving a broom around wildly. The fog goes where it wants to go despite the best efforts of the man. But as best I can tell Mark believes the 14th Amendment's Due Process Clause and the already existing Supremacy Clause combined somehow to create a magic potion that transformed our federal system to being unitary in nature. Of course there are no actual court decisions that repealed our federal system and to this day Congress is still required to specify its authority to pass laws when it does act. Mark doesn't let facts get in the way of his view of how the state and national governments relate.
When you move away from the topic of Federalism to the more general topic of how to interpret the Constitution in general, Mark's views get even more wacky. The actual words of the Constitution and history behind it have no meaning, according to Mark, because the document "evolves" over time. Take the 8th Amendment's prohibition on "cruel and unusual punishment" for example. In three places, the Constitution mentions "capital punishment," i.e. the death penalty. It is obvious that the Founding Fathers, who Mark likes to call the "Framers," did not intend to do away with the death penalty. Mark though doesn't care about the actual words of the Constitution or the history behind those words. To Mark, society has "evolved" and therefore the interpretation of the 8th Amendment should be changed by judges to ban the death penalty.
Of course state legislatures already have the power to ban the death penalty and several have. Eighteen states don't have the death penalty, with Maryland being the most recent to prohibit capital punishment this year/ The elected legislators in those states apparently concluded that the death penalty is barbaric, not a deterrent, and/or is too expensive, and decided not to have it in their states. Bully for them.
But for Mark leaving the decision of when society has "evolved" and the law should be changed in the hands of elected representatives of the people is wrong. Mark believes that judges are not only to interpret the constitution and laws, they should be free to enact policies that are good, even if it means twisting and ignoring the actual words of the Constitution. In Mark's world of jurisprudence, the actual words of the Constitution and its history are meaningless. Judges can enact whatever polices they feel is best with the only check being a higher court that might disagree on what those policies should be.
With all due respect to my misguided friend, Mark Small, his view is elitist. He looks down on the notion of people governing themselves by electing representatives. He views elected legislators as not being very bright and the voters who put them in office as even dumber. Federal judges...now they are smart ones. Let them enact the laws, Mark says. Okay, he doesn't say that directly, but that is exactly the result of his philosophy of jurisprudence.
In response to his view of the Constitution as "evolving" Mark will undoubtedly point to the change in technology which our Founding Fathers could never have envisioned. He will also point to the very difficult process of amending the Constitution to effect the changes that judges can make more easily by twisting words and ignoring history. But the problem with this argument is that it seeks to prove too much. By suggesting that the Constitution "evolves" and the document is "living" to be changed at a whim by judges, the position renders the document meaningless...a mere tool to be manipulated by smart judges who want the cloak of legitimacy when they by judicial fiat adopt "good" policies that the elected representatives are just too stupid to enact.
Yeah, I don't buy that is the way our system works or should work.
Labels: Federalism, Judicial Philosophy, Mark Small
Pete Boggs said...
Like a gun, car, Alinsky's rules book or a sock; the Constitution is inanimate. "Living document" is relativist lingo on par with dry martini.
Living applies to sovereign patriots, who exercise literacy to understand the Constitution for themselves, in realization of their right to self determination; owing nothing to the opinion of any government, other person or profession (i.e. law). The Constitution belongs to the people; not any court, person or the profession of law.
The desire to control the lives of others is not a right; but a pathology.
Flogger said...
The Constitution and what I might call it's spirit has long been trashed.
I think it says somewhere that Congress has the Power to Declare War. They have not exercised that Power since 1941. Yet, how many Wars has the USA engaged in since WW 2 ended? Congress just gives the War Powers to the President without the rigor of a discussion and just as important how to pay for them.
We were supposed to have the spirit of the Law with due process, but we had extra-ordinary rendition, torture, and now the President can fire off drones and kill people based upon secret "intelligence." Pardon me, but it seems that the Organs of State Security and Intelligence failed big time on those WMD's in Iraq.


Be careful where you sit, I put some quicksand charms on a few chairs. Oh, I guess it's too late now. Yes, pranks are quite a pass-time.
Okay, I promise I will never do that again.
I am very eclectic, so get ready for references form classic rock to Punk culture, and everything in between.
Rhys, and infamous Helen who I have yet to meet, are both awesome and happen to by lgbtq.
I am quite the daredevil, so don't be afraid to ask me to do something crazy- I promise, I will survive.
Please don't poke the bear. I have a hot temper that I keep on a short leash, please don''t get me angry.
What else do I put here?
Ah, Fred and George are quite the examples for me, and pranking is quite the specialty of mine.
What you see is what you get, I don't try to impress anyone other than myself.
Broom: Dad's old Firebolt. Outdated, but still flies like a charm.


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Q: Stop retry when throw exception inside controller I have controller action:
    // Client
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    {
        using (var client = new HttpClient())
        {
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            return File(fileContents, System.Net.Mime.MediaTypeNames.Application.Octet);
        }
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    // Controller
    public byte[] Get()
    {
        var data = GetByteAsync(...);
        if (data != null)
            return data;
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    }

When my controller throw exception, seem like it auto-retry calls API again few times before return to the client, so is any way to prevents that?


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In the quest for better energy efficiency, buildings and homes are more tightly built these days, which has had an unexpected result: more polluted indoor air. In fact, indoor air can be as much as 100 times more polluted than the air outside. Dust, dirt, pet dander and hair, pollen, bacteria, viruses, mold, car exhaust particles, odors (a complete list of what might be in the air might seem to be endless) get stuck inside with no way to escape. Herein lies the problem: how do you get rid of a wide spectrum of pollutants and still keep your structure air tight?
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There are people out there who believe that they don't need a budget. So you have no income and no expenses then? Or is it that you're so good with numbers in your head that it's not worth your time to write them down? Or maybe you make so much money you can't possibly spend it all? We're done with the money myths.
Everyone needs a budget. Even if you're a Richy Rich, knowing where your money goes makes good sense. But you know that. Because that's how you got to be a Richy Rich.
Sadly, it's usually the Poor Richards who think that having a budget isn't worthwhile. Yet they are the very people who most need one. Keeping track of your monthly income and expenses lets you make sure your hard-earned money is being put to best use. With limited resources, knowledge is power.
I'm no good at math so I can't make a budget.
Just because you add one and one and get three is no excuse to give up on managing your money. Buy yourself a calculator (or use the one on your phone). With all the great budgeting software available, you don't have to be good at math, you just have to follow the instructions and type in the numbers correctly. Or you can use a spreadsheet to create your own budget.
If you think a "secure" job is the solution to having a budget, you're a dope. No one's job is truly secure. You could be downsized. You could have your hours cut at work. You could get sick. Being prepared for having less money means saving up at least six months' worth of essential expenses. As for all the folks who bank on those annual raises or bonuses that come fast and furiously during the good times, might I remind you that the bad times inevitably bring disappointments. Sometimes even pay cuts. Banking on something that "should" happen is a sure way to put yourself at risk.
Unemployment will tide me over.
Have you ever looked into what unemployment insurance pays? Talk about having to adjust your expectations! And, besides, getting a cheque isn't a sure thing. If you haven't worked enough hours to qualify you're SOL. And if you hate your job – or the boss ends up chasing you around the desk – and you quit, you're SOL. Whatever reason you may have for "voluntarily" leaving your job, it's very likely you won't see a penny. And don't think getting yourself fired is the cure… you likely won't see a penny either since being turfed for bad behaviour will disqualify you too. Never mind the fact that no one else will want to hire you. And then there's the EI wait period; whatcha gonna eat for those weeks while you wait for your first cheque?
Are you kidding me? If you think unexpected bills and misery simply can't come your way, you're delusional. All kinds of things go wrong in life: cars break down, lovies get sick, companies go belly-up. Hoping for a great life is one thing. Banking on nothing ever going wrong is just plain dumb. If you want to live like an optimist, you have to plan like a pessimist so all your bases are covered and you're ready for the next curveball that life throws at you.
Oh grow up! First off, it's not "deprivation" if you're making the choice to spend your money on things you've planned for. Budgeting is not synonymous with feeling guilty about every purchase. Nor does it require that you spend as little money as possible on yourself. The point of budgeting is to make a conscious decision about where your money is going, not letting it just slip through your fingers. If you discover that you don't make enough money to cover your expenses, save something for the future and have all the fun you want, that's a wake up call to find a way to make more money.
Tracking your expenses doesn't change the amount of money you have available to spend every month, it just tells you where that money is going. If you choose to remain ignorant so that you can spend money you don't have (using credit) with no hope of ever paying it off, you're an idiot.


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Q: .NET Core Web API validate token received from multiple issuers I want to enable my API to start accepting tokens issued by any identity provider (like other Azure AD, Okta - I'll keep client ID and authority in my settings), one request comes for Azure another will come for Okta, so by looking at the token, I should be able to validate it and send response.
Any right approach or technical correction you can suggest?
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On 1 July 2013, Lithuania, the southernmost of the three Baltic states that joined the EU in May 2004, took over the rotating EU Council presidency for a six month period from the 1st of July to 1st of January in 2013.
The Lithuanian Presidency of the Council of the EU will focus on the three goals of credible, growing and open Europe.
To develop "credible Europe," the Lithuanian Presidency will focus on strengthening the ground for financial stability by financial market reforms.
Regarding "growing Europe," the Presidency will work on the Single Market policy inlcuding the development of an internal energy market.
The Presidency will focus on the closer integration of the EU and its Eastern Partners to realize "open Europe." It is expected that during the planned Vilnius summit in November, the signing of an association agreement with Ukraine as well as the conclusion of negotiations and initialing of relevant agreements with Moldova, Georgia and Armenia will be made.
Overall, the priority works include the economic growth of the EU, reduction of youth unemployment, ensuring energy self-dependence, and safe Eastern neighborhood.
The outlined programme does not mention animal welfare issues. However, it is expected that a more specific discussion about Lithuanian Presidency priorities and the main activities in agriculture, fisheries, veterinary and food safety will be hold after the Presidency started its work.
The work start of the Presidency was officially launched in the European Parliament on 3 July 2013 by Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitè.
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Winamac man collects pop tabs for almost 2 decades, donates to charity
By: Allissa Corak
Posted: Jun 22, 2018 5:14 AM EST
NOW: Winamac man collects pop tabs for almost 2 decades, donates to charity
STAR CITY, Ind. -- Hugs and NASCAR are just a couple of Raymond Crawford's favorite things.
Tabs for Ray/Facebook
But what this Winamac man enjoys the most, is making a difference in the lives of others.
"It's something I can always remember him doing so, I can't remember a time when he hasn't done it and always pulling them off and always having big milk jugs of them," said Gail Ledger Wood, Ray's sister.
Ray, 54, who has Down Syndrome, has been collecting pop can tabs from his community and around the country for nearly two decades.
"Lots of people just save them and give them to him. Then ever since the Facebook page we post to, we've gotten them in the mail. Different businesses that are saving for him and family members," said his sister.
Those people are happy to help because Gail says, "Everybody loves Ray. I mean, he's never met a stranger. It's pretty cool watching people react because he will remember people from way back and never forgets anybody, always knows their name."
Ray has received donations from his hometown, the west in Wyoming, and the south of Florida.
"It started kind of just to keep my mom, show my mom that people really do care," said Gail. "A little bit after a little bit adds up."
Although he has given his life to this cause, Ray has never been given recognition until now.
A first-time trip to the Ronald McDonald House of Michiana changed that.
Ray finally had the chance to see all of his hard work pay off.
"One of the things we do to support RMDH here in South Bend, is to collect pop tabs." Lauren Smyth, Ronald McDonald House of Michiana. "They get recycled through Omnisource. Omnisource then rights us a check for a donation for the value of the pop tabs that have been collected."
"It's a big piece of our fundraising and community awareness initiative," she continued.
Gail estimated, "He's got about 12 gallons saved right now."
Twelve gallons of pop tabs that will be turned into money to help fund food, housing, and the comforts of home for families with children who are sick at Memorial Hospital.
"We are really grateful for individuals like Ray who are willing to keep that in the back of their mind, who are thinking of other families, who are thinking of other people because that's what this is about," said Smyth.
And for Ray, who Gail describes as a loving, loyal, and fun person, "Keep going! Recruit more people! And I plan on helping too."
To join Ray's efforts, follow the journey on their Facebook page, Tabs for Ray, or mail pop tabs to:
S.R. #119
Star City IN 46985


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Berkley Lane in Frome is closed in both directions after a crash.
The crash took place at around 11.30am close to the Dark Lane junction.
Elsewhere in the county, roadworks are causing hold-ups for road users.
There is slow traffic on the A358 Bishops Lydeard Bypass and the A371 Upper New Road.


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