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Jacob Dinezon
Beloved Uncle of Modern Yiddish Literature
Triangle Seminar for Jewish Studies
Monday, October 28, 2019, 7:30 P.M.
National Humanities Center
7 TW Alexander Drive
Research Triangle, NC 27709
"Seeking Jacob Dinezon"
Join Scott Hilton Davis as he describes his dramatic, 16-year quest to restore the forgotten 19th-century Yiddish writer Jacob Dinezon to his rightful place in Jewish literature—a journey that began in a 9th-grade religious school class at Temple Beth Or in Raleigh and ended in front of a grand mausoleum in the Jewish cemetery of Warsaw, Poland on Dinezon's 100th yahrzeit (the 100th anniversary of his death).
In his day, Jacob Dinezon was as well known as his friends, the Yiddish authors I. L. Peretz and Sholem Aleichem. Dinezon is credited with writing the first bestselling Yiddish novel and the first realistic Jewish romance. His heartrending works vividly portrayed the difficult issues confronting Jewish communities in the Russian Empire and elicited copious tears from his devoted readers.
Yet, as popular as he was during his lifetime, by the turn of the 21st century, Dinezon had essentially been forgotten. Not one of his major works had been translated into English. That all changed in 2014 as Scott Davis took up the challenge of bringing Dinezon's most influential books into the 21st century. Today, English versions of Dinezon's three most popular novels, a collection of short stories, a literary biography, and an extensive website (www.jacobdinezon.com) provide readers and researchers with opportunities to encounter Dinezon's significant contributions to Jewish literature.
In this exciting, image-filled presentation, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, author, and publisher Scott Davis shares his inspiring journey to uncover the facts about Jacob Dinezon's life and literary career and to rescue this once-beloved Yiddish author from literary obscurity.
Tickets are available from the Triangle Seminar for Jewish Studies. During this anniversary year, tickets for all three lectures are $10.00. Tickets for individual lectures are $5.00.
Make checks payable to "Triangle Seminar for Jewish Studies." For mailing instructions and information, please email Bob Goldwasser at gapeach24(at)bellsouth.net.
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Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium of Pune will host first ever T20 International Cricket Match.
Brabourne Stadium – Mumbai: India Vs Australia in October 2007.
Result – India WON the match.
Vidharbha Cricket Association (VCA) Stadium – Jamtha, Nagpur: India Vs Sri Lanka in 9th Dec 2009.
Result – Sri Lanka WON by 29 Runs.
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium – Mohali: India Vs Sri Lanka in 12th Dec 2009.
Result – India WON by 6 wickets.
Eden Gardens – Kolkata: India Vs England on 29th Oct 2011.
Result: England WON the match by 6 Wickets.
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium – Chennai: India Vs New Zealand on 11th Sep 2012.
Result: New Zealand WON the match by mere 1 Run.
In this way tomorrow it will be the 6th T20 International Cricket Match that will be played on Subrata Roy Stadium of Pune. Another Interesting fact is that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be playing his 130th T20 cricket match and he is the only player to be a Captain of the team and lead the game of cricket.
We the Indian Cricket Fan's wish all the best to our T20 Cricket Team. Don't forget to watch the game play which will be telecast from 7:00 pm Indian Standard Time (IST).
The atmosphere and spectators were electrifying during the T20 International cricket match between India and England.
As expected the result of match was that India wins it in Style. The Indian cricket team is far more experienced in the T20 format of cricket and all rounder Yuvraj Singh made the win easier.
Hence, Result: India WON the match by 5 wickets on 20th Dec 2012 against England at the Subrata Roy Sahara Stadium of Pune.


Discussion in 'Becoming a Freemason' started by NobleNick, Aug 6, 2011.
You came to the right place. The guys in here have given me a lot of guidance and kind words since I started coming here.
It has been extemely helpful.
Welcome, glad to hear you're interested in our fraternity! You won't find a more noble institution anywhere.
That being said, is the only reason you wish to join because of your grandfather's affiliation?
Glad to hear it! Where are you located? There is a good chance some of the brothers on the site live near you and can give you some more detailed info based on your location.
My Grandfather was a Mason, as well, that is where my interest in the Lodge came from. After joining, I realized what it was that he loved and enjoyed so much about the fraternity.
Whether it be a relative, friend, neighbor, teacher or some stranger who make a good impression upon you, being drawn to the fraternity by the good nature of Mason is a great thing. We as Masons should strive to be the reason someone like you decides to join our fine fraternity.
Congratulations upon taking the first steps towards a enlightenednd future!!
Yes and no i was interested since my grandfather but i also found it interesting when i looked into it more also i live in san antonio texas. Thanks guys for replying.
Im interested in more info about joining but im a female in suggestions?
The majority of "mainstream" jurisdictions do not allow women to become Freemasons..
My grandfather passed in 84, I was 12 at the time but still remember that white aprin he had on at the funeral and wondered what it represented. Now my dad also is a mason and I never heard a word from him as well about the fraternity until I filled out a petition. After being raised a year or so ago it was a special feeling I felt knowing what my grandpaw and dad knew and brothers that have gone before me. Only regret I have now is I just wished I would have joined back in my 20's. One of the best decisions I ever made though, and it's never to late.
Nick I wish you the best my friend in your decision, pm or let one of the brothers know your location, they will help you with the nearest lodge as well as any questions that you may have.
I live in San Antonio, I would be happy to help you find a lodge that suits your needs. Either let me know on the forum or on PM.
My name is George ans I live in Georgia this is independent country near (Turkey, Russia, Black sea). I am looking for the someone who is a Mason. Would bo anyone so kind to assist me ??? If everyone can help please write is this Email gkhvede@gmail.com. Your contribution will be greatly appreciate.
i really want to be a part of the freemasons i have been so intrested in them i try and learn all the rules and i love them soo much but i dont know how can anyone tell me how i may be a part of this wonderfull feternity ?
I in Afghanistan, just like you NobleNick, I also would like to joint. I met a Sir Knight while here and the appealing way he addressed it to me was impressive I became interested to know more about it, and eventually I will joint. There is no one in my family have ever been a mason. Once I get back to the U.S.A I will visit the A.F. & A.M. in my town; Belleville, Illinois. Eventually I will move to TX but I still do not know where I will end up. I know by becoming a mason I will become more knowledgeable of life and myself.
Looking for some support as well.
I have a strong interest in becoming a member/brother as well.
I am a 41 year old professional and I live about 25 miles north of Detroit, Mi.
This thread is overflowing with potential masons... this great!


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Justin Haley's crew chief passes away at 37
Nick Harrison, who had served as a NASCAR crew chief dating back to 2006, passed away at age 37 according to Kaulig Racing.
Harrison was the crew chief for Saturday's Xfinity Series race with driver Justin Haley in the No. 11 Chevrolet.
A statement from team owner Matt Kaulig and team president Chris Rice read: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nick Harrison, our beloved crew chief of the No. 11 car at Kaulig Racing. Please keep Nick's family in your thoughts and prayers at this time."
In 184 Xfinity Series races Harrison was crew chief for five wins with Kurt Busch, Paul Menard and Austin Dillon (3). He also saw a win in the Truck Series with Austin Dillon. Harrison also was a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series crew chief for 120 races.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of longtime crew chief Nick Harrison, and offer our thoughts, prayers and support to his family, friends and Kaulig Racing colleagues," NASCAR said in a statement.
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The political executive has always had an uneasy relationship with the press. It extols its virtues while trying to curb its freedom, says lawyer Gautam Bhatia.
Whether the Prime Minister's statement on press freedom is a "threat" for dissenting media houses will depend on what media houses consider their jobs to be.
The PM's statement on press freedom is not a veiled warning; it is a statement that anyone who values a free, vibrant, and credible media would agree with.
Many media houses have practically become government PR agencies, instead of fulfilling their function of holding the government accountable, writes Congress MP Rajeev Gowda.
By invoking casteism, one cannot rule over the country or state. People know the real Congress and will not let them divide our country on caste.
The tide has quietly turned, and the Gujarat elections are all set to throw up major surprises.
Unlike the BJP, where Amit Shah makes all the decisions, one isn't sure who holds the baton in the Congress with regards to alliances.
Now, for the first time in decades, caste combinations seem to be drifting away from the BJP, thanks to the rise of Hardik Patel, Alpesh Thakore and Jignesh Mevani.
The Congress would put up a fight in Gujarat and show the Prime Minister's clout has reduced. But just forming a rainbow caste coalition won't be enough.
Talk Point: Can Congress use caste to challenge BJP in Gujarat elections?
Ahead of the crucial Gujarat elections, the Congress party has been actively seeking out powerful leaders of different caste communities. Can Congress use caste to challenge BJP's 'Hindutva-Vikas' in Gujarat elections?


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Rimmel first established themselves in 1834 and was originally founded by Eugene Rimmel. Rimmel is one of Europe's most popular cosmetics brands and is a part of the Coty Lancaster Beauty Group, founded in London. Rimmel has kept its finger on the pulse and taken inspiration from London's unique street style to create a brand of beauty that is unique. There extensive range is kept "bang up to the minute" as it translates the look of London into new shades, products, packaging and advertising. Furthermore, Rimmel products are easy to use, versatile and accessible, designed to encourage experimentation and self-expression. The Rimmel name now fronts a wide range of make-up products, aimed at the cheaper and trendier end of the market. The company is based in London and sells itself partially on a "Swinging London" image, using the name Rimmel London in many adverts. The current face of Rimmel is controversial British supermodel Kate Moss.
In my report I will look at the following areas to assess the marketing for Rimmel. Therefore I will assess the external (macro) environment for Rimmel; look at the way in which Rimmel have segmented, targeted, and positioned themselves in the market. I will also look at the internal environment and the key aspects of the marketing mix for Rimmel.
A business converts inputs into outputs in order to make a profit. However, the business does not exist in a vacuum; it exists within an external environment involving the actions of other players who are outside the business. It is very important that an organisation considers its environment before beginning the marketing process, as the business environment affects organisational decisions, strategies, processes and performance.
When examining the business external environment we must take in to account that there are two levels of environment; the immediate or operational environment; for most firms includes customers, competitors, intermediaries and suppliers. On the other hand, the general or contextual environment consists of the macro economical factors such as political, economical, socio-cultural and technological, influences on a business also known as PEST or PESTLE factors, which affect a wide variety of businesses not only from a local or national aspect but also from the international and supranational developments.
The political arena; this has a huge influence upon the regulation of businesses, and the spending power of consumers and other businesses. Political factors can have a direct impact on the way business operates as decisions made by the government affect our everyday lives and can come in the form of policy or legislation. Environmental regulation and protection, tax policies, international trade regulations and restrictions, employment laws, political stability and safety regulations etc are all factors to be taken in to account for Rimmel.
All businesses are affected by economical factors nationally and globally. Interest rate policy and fiscal policy will have to be set accordingly. Marketers also need to consider the state of a trading economy in the short and long-terms. Issues to be considered for Rimmel are; economic growth, interest rates, level of inflation, government spending, and unemployment polices, taxation rate, exchange rates etc.
The social and cultural influences on a business vary from country to country. It is very important that Rimmel consider such factors such as income distribution, demographics, population growth rates, age distribution, labour/social mobility, lifestyles, work/career and leisure attitudes, education, fashion, health consciousness and living conditions, are considered.
Technology is vital for competitive advantage, and is a major driver of globalisation. Points to be considered for Rimmel are: government spending research, new inventions and development, rate of technology transfer, life cycle and speed of technological obsolescence, energy use and costs changes in technology.
An organisation cannot satisfy the needs and wants of all consumers. To do so may result in a massive drain in company resources. In order to get a product or service to the right person or company, a marketer would firstly segment the market, then target a single segment or series of segments, and finally position within the segment.
Geographical segmentation this divides markets into different geographical areas. Marketers use geographic segmentation because consumers in different areas may display certain characteristics and behaviours in that particular region. Geographic segmentation is very commonly used in international market, but is equally useful with in single nations.
Psychographic segmentation classifies consumers according to their personalities, perceptions and attitudes. Psychographic segmentation remains problematical because of the difficulties of measuring consumer's psychological traits on a large scale. However a number of research organisations and advertising agencies have developed their own systems of psychographic profiling.
Behavioural segmentation can be a useful and reliable way of segmenting. This segmentation is based on the relationship between the consumer and the product. It refers to why people purchase a product or service. It looks at the consumer as a regular user of the product or occasionally uses the product and the consumers' loyalty to the product.
Demographic segmentation is the most commonly used method of segmenting markets. Demographics originate from the word 'demography' which means a 'study of population'. The population can be divided into age, gender, income, and family lifecycle amongst other variables.
Having divided the market into segments, managers must decide which segment will be the best to target. The process of selecting a market to aim is known as targeting. There are three basic strategic options open to the marketers; Concentrated, differentiated and undifferentiated.
Concentrated marketing is where the organisation concentrates its marketing effort on one particular segment. The firm will develop a product that caters for the needs of that particular group. Concentrated marketing is used when one segment is especially attractive for the organisation to target. This strategy is appropriate for small firms trying to avoid a head-on clash with major player, as it helps them to secure a competitive advantage in a small nice in the market. Therefore this targeting process is also known as niche marketing. The niche marketer concentrates on being the very best within a single segment, selling a limited range of products and focusing on a single segment.
Differentiated marketing is where the marketing effort is directed at two or more segments offering a differentiated marketing mix for each segment. Differentiated marketing can be called a multi–segment approach which involves targeting a number of segments but treating each segment with a different marketing mix.
Undifferentiated marketing is about using a 'scatter gun' approach. There is no set segment and the entire market is targeted with a single mix. The product being marketed is used usually by all age groups and lifestyles. For example, the market for petrol is largely undifferentiated. However, undifferentiated products are becoming increasingly rare as producers are differentiating their products in order to meet consumer needs better.
Positioning has been defined as 'the place a product occupies in a given market, as perceived by the relevant group of customers; that group of customers is known as the target segment of the market.' Usually positioning refers to the place a product occupies in the consumers perceptual map of the market; for instance as a high-quality item, or a reliable one, or even a cheap version. Consumers build up a position for a product based on what they expect and believe to be the most pertinent features of the product class. Research shows that consumers use a relatively short list of factors in determining the position of a product, these are as follows; Top of the range, this refers to the product which consumers believe to be the most expensive or the best.
Rimmel have used the most commonly used segmentation method of demographic by dividing the market by gender and age as Rimmel is said to be aimed and trendier end of the market. I believe Rimmel have used the concentrate approach for targeting as they have concentrated their products relating to one main segment of 'women'. As said previously Rimmel has positioned its product to the 'cheaper and trendier' also being classed as 'reliable' end of the market.
When marketing their product firms need to create a successful mix of the right product, sold at the right price, in the right place, using the most suitable promotion.
A Product anatomy can be broken down into the following; core, tangible, augmented product and potential products.
Marketers categorize a product in three ways; durable, non durable and service products. On the other hand, customers seem to categorize this differently, which is as follows; Convenience goods, these are bought on a regular bases and don't need much effort when bought. Shopping goods, these need to shopped around for and take much more effort e.g. clothes. Specialty good, these are brought not so often and tend to be very expensive e.g. designer bag. Unsought goods on the other hand, are those which are unintentionally brought or need to be bought e.g. utilities such as gas, emergency repairs.
Branding is a very important part of the product. It gives the product a character and personality and is normally the reason why consumers acquire a product. There are many benefits for branding, from the customers perspective, it makes it easier to locate the product and it gives the product a character and quality in the consumer's eyes. Benefits for the marketers are that it helps differentiate a product from similar products, it increases customer's loyalty towards a product therefore reducing the risk of attack from competitors and it allows premium pricing. From the retails perspectives branding attracts customers, due to premium pricing it will result in a greater profit margin for the retailer.
Rimmel produces make up products, these are non durable product as make up products have to be replaced fairly regularly once used. Branding for Rimmel is very important as there are many make-up brands which can substitute Rimmel products. Rimmel branding has positioned themselves in the criteria that there is the 'cheaper and trendier' make- up brand. Rimmel use the name 'Rimmel London' implying that are setting the look London and having Kate Moss as the face to advertise its products gives the impression that Rimmel make up is cheap and affordable at yet still delivers supermodel standard products.
Price is one of the most important elements of the marketing mix as it's the only mix which generates a turnover for the organisation. Price is crucial not only for making a profit but also to the quantity of the products that will be sold. Pricing too high or too low can lead to a loss for the organization. Therefore pricing should take into account the following factors; fixed and variable costs, competition, company objectives, proposed positioning strategies, target group and willingness to pay. So a price strategy must be set.
There are many price strategies which a company can adopt. These strategies are based on the objectives the company has set itself to achieve. The price strategies are as follows; Penetration this is where the organisation sets a low price to increase sales and market share. Skimming pricing, here the organisation sets an initial high price and then slowly lowers the price to make the product available to a wider market. Competition pricing, is setting a price in comparison with competitors. Product Line Pricing, is where pricing different products within the same product range at different price point, the greater the features and the benefit obtained the greater the consumer will pay. Bundle Pricing, here the organisation bundles a group of products at a reduced price. Psychological pricing, the seller here will consider the psychology of price and the positioning of price within the market place. The seller will therefore charge 99p instead £1. Premium pricing, here the price set is high to reflect the exclusiveness of the product. An example of products using this strategy would be Harrods, first class airline services etc. Optional pricing, the organisation sells optional extras along with the product to maximise its turnover. This strategy is used commonly within the car industry.
Rimmel is said to be 'the cheaper and trendier' brand. Therefore the aim for Rimmel is to be affordable but yet still provide a great deal of quality to the product. Here the price should reflect the image of the brand and the quality of the product. When using pricing strategies there can be more than one price strategy which can be used, however I believe for Rimmel, the product line pricing strategy is used as the pricing for Rimmel make-up reflects the features and benefits of the product. The consumers are paying less for Rimmel than that for L'Oreal as L'Oreal gives the impression of top class quality.
Place strategies refers to how an organisation will distribute the product or service they are offering to the end user. The organisation must distribute the product to the user at the right place at the right time. Efficient and effective distribution is important if the organisation is to meet its overall marketing objectives. There are two types of channel of distribution methods available. Indirect distribution involves distributing your product by the use of an intermediary. Direct distribution involves distributing direct from a manufacturer to the consumer e.g. Dell Computers.
Clearly direct distribution gives a manufacturer complete control over their product. Depending on the type of product being distributed there are three common distribution strategies available; Intensive distribution, which is used commonly to distribute low priced or impulse purchase products e.g. chocolates, soft drinks. Exclusive distribution, this involves limiting distribution to a single outlet. The product is usually highly priced, and requires the intermediary to place much detail in its sell. An example of would be the sale of vehicles through exclusive dealers. Selective distribution is where a small number of retail outlets are chosen to distribute the product. Selective distribution is common with products such as computers, televisions household appliances, where consumers are willing to shop around and where manufacturers want a large geographical spread.
Rimmel use indirect distribution as we have said previously, you will never find a Rimmel store however, you will find many Rimmel products sold in supermarkets or pharmacies and chemists. Make-up brands tend to not have their own store and usually use the indirect distribution approach as the product sold are not large enough to afford personal stores as well as many other reasons.
Promotion strategy can be also known as the Marketing Communications. Managing marketing communications is about choosing the most effective combination of promotional activities. Successful product or service means nothing unless the benefit of such a service can be communicated clearly to the target market. An organisation's promotional strategy can consist of the following; Advertising which is any non personal paid form of communication using any form of mass media. Public relations this involves developing positive relationships with the organisation media public. Sales promotion this is commonly used to obtain an increase in sales short term. This could involve using money off coupons or special offers. Personal selling, this involves selling a product service one to one. Direct Mail, which consists of sending of publicity material to a named person within an organisation.
Most companies try to use most and all the promotional strategies to attract their target audience. However, Rimmel's main promotional strategy is advertising using media. There face used is supermodel Kate Moss. The use of a celebrity like Kate Moss to advertise for Rimmel is a great promotional strategy as it encourages consumers to use the product which is being used by a celebrity. This also gives the product a status in the consumer's eyes indicating that they are purchasing professional and high status products. Rimmel also use many other promotional strategies such as sales promotions etc.
When considering marketing a product in to the consumers, it is important that the external environment and internal environment are taken into account. Using the correct methods of segmentation, targeting the right segment and correct positioning of the product helps to deliver a product to the right audience and will result in a large benefit for the product. Rimmel have segmented their products using demographic segmentation and targeted mainly the female gender and the younger generation, as they position their products to be affordable as well as reliable and fashionable. The marketing mix is also necessary as it establishes the right product at the right price in the right place using the correct form of promotion.
Blythe, J. (2005) Essentails of Marketing. 3rd Edition. Harlow, Financial Times Prentice Hall.


Positioning Lanyards and Rebar Chain Assembly's are not used as a fall arrest device. They are for restraint only, to keep workers at a safe distance. There are a few products listed here, that do have a shock absorber pack or integrated shock absorber and are constituted as fall arrest devices.
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Which Lanyard is Right for You?
As mentioned above there are many types of lanyards used for many different things, so how do you choose the lanyard that is going to fit your needs best? Here's an overview of the kinds of lanyards and for what they are best suited.
Single and Double Leg Lanyard – A single or double leg classification of lanyard refers to the strap system. A single leg has a strap that wraps around one leg, where a double leg lanyard has two straps (one for each leg). This classification has nothing to do with whether it is meant to be used for the purpose of securing someone, or stopping them once they have already begun to fall.
Fall Restraint Lanyard – Fall Restraint lanyards are for securing someone into place. This type of lanyard is best suited for someone who will be working in one place and needs to secure themselves as they perform hands-free work to avoid falling. The fall restraint lanyard will do very little if anything if you fall as it is not built to withstand the pressures of a fall.
Fall Arrest Lanyards – This type of lanyard is what will stop your fall once it has begun. Fall arrest lanyards are used by those individuals who work at great heights or need to climb steep inclines, such as window washers, high-rise construction workers, and emergency rescue workers.
In addition to these three types of lanyards, there is also shock absorbing and non-shock absorbing. Shock absorption is typically for aiding in stopping someone from falling without causing the tight line to snap and absorbs some of the fall impacts as the individual comes to a stop.
Within the categories of lanyards, there are also variations of design, color, and materials. For the most, part safety lanyards are either made from cable, Kevlar, Rope, or Nylon webbing with high-grade steel or aluminum connectors. There are also varieties made from a high-grade chain with steel connectors. Sometimes you will find leather lanyards available as well.
Additionally, lanyards come with different combinations of clasp attachments for different uses, and in a wide variety of colors to compliment your safety and climbing gear.
The purpose of shock absorption in lanyard is to help slow the decent by minimizing the downward forces to 1,800 pounds or less to lessen the impact of the fall on the body and equipment.
However, one size does not fit all when it comes to shock absorption. Most fall arrest lanyard systems are meant for individuals who weigh no more than 310 pounds. For larger individuals, there is a longer version that has more energy absorption and works for people up to 420 pounds.
Within the Shock Absorption lanyard segment, there are two specific types that refer to the design of the lanyard.
Pack Style – These are Nylon Polyester webbing that is easily inspected for damage caused by wear and tear.
Tubular – The tubular lanyard is a tube constructed out of webbing that can stretch between 4.5 and 6 feet depending on its length. These usually have a crinkled look similar to a hair scrunchy, which makes them harder to inspect.
Some of the things to consider when you begin looking for your safety lanyards and equipment; first, think about what you will be using this equipment for. You will need different equipment for fall restraint than you will for fall arrest.
Also, think about the tasks that you will be doing for this purpose; will you be securing for hands-free situations, will you be dangling and need a system to catch you if you fall, will you be moving around a lot, etc.
Physical abilities are something to consider as well if you have physical restraints such as arthritis that may make it difficult to squeeze hard to open latches you may need to look for alternative options that will function better for you so that you do not get stuck somewhere.
When looking for lanyards or any other type of safety harness protection, whether for work or recreation, you need to know that you are purchasing quality products as they could be the difference between life and death from a reputable manufacturer and dealer.
One such company is HarnessLand.com. This Houston-based company has been in the safety equipment business for over 40 years and takes their job of protecting you very seriously. They make sure that their products are made from the most durable and reliable materials such as using Grade 80 chain for rebar chain lanyards. HarnessLand has made it a priority only to carry high quality, responsible manufacturers, to offer you the best equipment on the market.
HarnessLand.com doesn't just take your physical safety seriously; they take your financial safety seriously as well. When HarnessLand expanded their business to include online purchases, they took stringent steps to provide the safest checkout possible to protect their customers.
In addition to knowing how to keep you safe, HarnessLand knows their products. Because they maintain their own warehouse as well as customer service lines, they can help you with any questions that you may have. Each HarnessLand associate comes with experience that comes from dealing with these products for many years and is trained to be knowledgeable on all manufacturers that they are certified to sell.
Shop our line of non shock absorbing lanyards and positioning lanyards for fall protection.


Create a fragranced bath with these bath fizzers, with a choice of aromas from either Coconut, Rose and Vanilla.
For a relaxing bath, drop the bath fizzer into warm running water and allow to dissolve.
Sodium Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Sodium Sulphate, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Aqua.


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It's Sauvignon Blanc Day — Pour It!
Chances are pretty good that since you are reading this blog, you like Chardonnay.
I'm guessing the same would hold true for Merlot.
They may not be your favorite white or red wine, but you likely wouldn't turn them down if a glass were put in front of you.
Oh, if only the same could be said for Sauvignon Blanc. It's a variety that people either love… or have never tried.
What about you? Are you a Sauvignon Blanc fan? Today is Sauvignon Blanc Day, so it's time to find out.
Whether you answered yes or no, the truth is that you may not really know if you're a fan because the variety has so many different personalities. The key to Sauvignon Blanc's flavor is its place of origin.
Did you ever have a glass of Cloudy Bay during the 1990s or 2000s? That was the real take-it-or-leave-it rendition, defined by its in-your-face, no-apologies flavors of bell pepper and gooseberry.
At the other end of the spectrum were/are renditions from California's Napa Valley, which tend to be much softer in mouthfeel and melon-like in flavor.
Why such a big difference? The Marlborough growing region of New Zealand, the home of Cloudy Bay, has what is considered a cold climate for winegrape growing. Napa Valley, conversely, is quite warm. The grapes know the difference.
If you prefer the cold-climate style, the Elgin area of South Africa provides additional bottlings to try. If your palate leans more toward the warm-weather style, Australia and Chile's Central Valley offer plenty of choices.
Is there a benchmark locale for Sauvignon Blanc? The answer, of course, is purely subjective, but it's hard to beat the Sancerre appellation of France's Loire Valley. There, the melon-like flavors of Napa are replaced by lip-smacking grapefruit, while the bell pepper impression of Marlborough gives way to less assertive herb flavors.
A great way to find out is with an exclusive Vinesse wine sampler, or by making a few selections from the Vinesse wine store. That's the best way to determine the type — or types! — of Sauvignon Blanc your palate prefers.


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'The King's Speech' dominates SAG awards
By David GermanAP Movie Writer
This Academy Awards season seems all over but the coronation. "The King's Speech" won top prizes over the weekend from Hollywood actors and directors, securing its standing as the film to beat at the Feb. 27 Oscars, whose winners mostly look like foregone conclusions.
LOS ANGELES — This Academy Awards season seems all over but the coronation.
"The King's Speech" won top prizes over the weekend from Hollywood actors and directors, securing its standing as the film to beat at the Feb. 27 Oscars, whose winners mostly look like foregone conclusions.
Front-runners coasted to victory at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards — lead performers Colin Firth as Queen Elizabeth II's stuttering dad in "The King's Speech" and Natalie Portman as a ballerina going off her rocker in "Black Swan," plus supporting players Christian Bale as a boxer on the skids and Melissa Leo as his doting but domineering mother in "The Fighter."
"The King's Speech" also won the SAG award for overall acting ensemble. A day earlier, the film was an upset winner at the Directors Guild of America Awards, where its filmmaker Tom Hooper triumphed over David Fincher, who had been considered the favorite for "The Social Network."
While Fincher's Facebook chronicle dominated at the Golden Globes and critics' awards early in the season, momentum abruptly shifted to "The King's Speech" in barely a week.
"I'd like to thank security for letting me into the building," Firth said as he accepted his SAG trophy.
His joke points up how quickly "The King's Speech" usurped front-runner status from "The Social Network," which appeared to have a smooth ride toward a best-picture and director win at the Oscars.
The previous weekend, "The King's Speech" was a surprise recipient for the top award from the Producers Guild of America. Last Tuesday, the film led Oscar contenders with 12 nominations.
The directors and actors guild honors, the last major ceremonies before the Oscars, may have sealed the deal for "The King's Speech" at Hollywood's biggest party.
Only six times in the 62-year history of the Directors Guild awards has the winner there failed to go on to claim the best-director Oscar. And whatever film claims best director at the Oscars usually takes best picture, too.
All four Screen Actors recipients preceded their wins with Golden Globes and are safe bets to pick up Oscars. Firth and Bale have appeared unbeatable almost from the moment their films began screening for critics and Hollywood insiders.
If there's room for surprises at the Oscars, it's likely in the actress categories.
Portman faces tough competition from Annette Bening as a stern lesbian mom in "The Kids Are All Right." Bening's a beloved figure in Hollywood who has been nominated for Oscars three times previously without winning, so she might have a shot.
And the supporting-actress lineup includes a dazzling performance from 14-year-old Hailee Steinfeld in her screen debut as a girl who hires a boozy lawman to track her father's killer in the Western "True Grit." This is the one Oscar category where teens and preteens have shone, with past wins by 16-year-old Patty Duke ( "The Miracle Worker" ), 11-year-old Anna Paquin ( "The Piano" ) and 10-year-old Tatum O'Neal ( "Paper Moon" ).
But at age 50, Leo somehow has become a fresh-faced darling in Hollywood despite a decades-long career. She had early success on TV's "Homicide: Life on the Street" in the 1990s and now has caught a second wind at an age when many actresses find roles scarce.
Leo, an Oscar nominee two years ago for "Frozen River, was speechless for a long moment after taking the stage at the SAG Awards.
"I'm much better when I have my words written for me and somebody's costumes to put on," Leo said. "This has been an extraordinary season for me."
Predictable though the awards may be, there still was room for spontaneity Sunday night. As Bale came on stage to collect his SAG Award, his real-life counterpart — former boxer Dicky Eklund, whom he plays in "The Fighter" — popped up at his side.
Eklund's career unraveled amid drugs and crime, yet as Bale's exuberant performance makes clear, the man is an irrepressible showman.
"Thank you for living the life, and thank you for letting me play you. You're a real gentleman," Bale told Eklund. "I like you now."
The 6,000 Oscar voters probably will like Bale's Eklund, along with Firth, Portman and Leo's characters, and that grand, uplifting story "The King's Speech" lays out.
Geoffrey Rush, a supporting-actor nominee as the monarch's wily therapist in "The King's Speech," said his film showcases momentous oratory for modern audiences accustomed to pithy sound bytes. "The King's Speech" builds tension as George VI struggles to find words to inspire his countrymen on the eve of World War II.
"It's so great to hear a speech that kind of galvanizes the psyche of a country," Rush said backstage at the SAG Awards, alongside Firth and supporting-actress nominee Helena Bonham Carter, who plays the king's devoted queen.
Come Oscar night, it looks as though there will be a lot of speeches inspired by that tongue-tied king.


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Viera's Micki Pippett scored six goals Thursday night as the Hawks beat Rockledge 18-3 in their district opener.
Nothing says you've just played a good game like the coach telling you there's no practice tomorrow.
And that's exactly what Viera High girls lacrosse coach Nick Bigerton told his players after Thursday night's 18-3 win over Rockledge in their Class 1A, District 11 opener.
Sophomore Micki Pippett had six goals and an assist to lead the Hawks (5-1).
Blythe, Brianna Staerk and Tristen Chang all had three goals. Chang also had five assists while Blythe had two and Staerk had one. Nicole Blanchard and Lia Arbeeny both had a goal and an assist. Sammie Pippet also had an assist.
The numbers back up that point.
Although Viera dominated the number of shots taken in the first half, the Hawks lead was just 7-2 at the break thanks in part to some nice stops by Rockledge's goalie and some shots that were just off the mark.
That changed in the second half, as the Hawks outscored the Raiders 11-1, using a more controlled offensive attack.
Viera also got a strong defensive effort throughout the night.
"Tonight, was a good game," Bigerton said. "I think the first half, our offense had some yips. … I think we psyched ourselves out. It was strange. The girls know they have it. I don't know if it was it was because it was the first district game and had some weight to it, but they just came out slow.
After enjoying their Friday off, the Hawks will be on the road for two key district games next week. Viera will play at Edgewood (4-0) on Tuesday and at Merritt Island (3-2) on Thursday before playing a non-district game on Friday at Holy Trinity (2-2).
Those games will give the two-time district champion Hawks a chance to continue to work on continuing to improve their game, particularly with the postseason in mind where they could potentially be facing some of the state's top teams.


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Lidečko (deutsch Lideczko, 1939–1945 Klein Litsch) ist eine Gemeinde in Tschechien. Sie liegt acht Kilometer nordöstlich von Valašské Klobouky und gehört zum Okres Vsetín.

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Lidečko befindet sich am Übergang zwischen den Javorníky, der Vizovická vrchovina und den Weißen Karpaten am südlichen Rande des Naturparks CHKO Beskydy. Das Dorf erstreckt sich entlang des Flüsschens Senice. Nördlich erheben sich der Kopce bzw. Vrchkopec (699 m), Ostrá hora (622 m) und Stráž (619 m), im Nordosten der Hradisko (773 m) und die Obecnice (758 m), östlich der Mikuličův vrch (664 m) und Čubův kopec (720 m), im Südosten der Tisůvek (640 m), Čubek (678 m), Díl (685 m) und Stráň (607 m), westlich die Vrátnice (680 m) sowie im Nordwesten die Krajčice (729 m). Nördlich des Dorfes befindet sich der Lomensko-Pass zwischen den Javorníky und der Vizovická vrchovina. Lidečko liegt an der Staatsstraße I/57 zwischen Vsetín und Valašské Klobouky, die im Abschnitt bis Horní Lideč künftig zur Schnellstraße R 49 ausgebaut werden soll. Durch den Ort führt die Bahnstrecke Bylnice–Vsetín, an der sich im Unterdorf die Bahnstation Lidečko ves befindet. Der Bahnhof Lidečko liegt drei Kilometer nördlich des Dorfes.

Nachbarorte sind Nivy, U Kučků, U Sekule und Popelišovy Paseky im Norden, Stráž, Pulčín und Spina im Nordosten, Francova Lhota im Osten, Střelná im Südosten, Horní Lideč im Süden, Sucháčkovy Paseky und Lačnov im Südwesten, Palésky, Račné und Vařákovy Paseky im Westen sowie Trubiska, Dvořiska, Vráblovy Paseky, Mužíkov, Žídkovy Paseky und Lužná im Nordwesten.

Geschichte
In der Gründungsurkunde des Klosters Smilheim wurden am 20. August 1261 durch den Kastellan von Brumov, Smil von Zbraslav und Střílky Ober und Nieder Ludsch als Grenze des klösterlichen Besitzes aufgeführt. Es ist nicht sicher, ob zu dieser Zeit neben Horní Lideč auch bereits Lidečko bestand und mit Nieder Ludsch Lidečko gemeint ist. Die erste Pfarrkirche in Lidečko wurde wahrscheinlich zwischen 1330 und 1340 errichtet. Nördlich des heutigen Dorfes befand sich im Durchbruchstal der Senice am heutigen Bahnhof die Ansiedlung Lomná, die während des böhmisch-ungarischen Krieges 1420 erlosch. Die erste sichere schriftliche Erwähnung des Dorfes erfolgte 1424, als König Sigismund einen Teil der Herrschaft Brumov mit den Gütern Lidečko, Bylnice, Štítná, Lačnov, Horní Lideč, Poteč, Študlov und Nedašov an Miroslav von Cimburg verpfändete. Aus dem Jahre 1490 stammen erste schriftliche Hinweise auf die Existenz einer Pfarrkirche und 1511 erfolgte die Weihe einer neuen Kirche. 1509 wurde das Dorf als Lidcze, 1518 als Lidče Kostelní, 1575 als Dolnij Lidczy und 1633 als Licz bezeichnet. Beim Türkeneinfall von 1663 wurden 234 Einwohner ermordet oder verschleppt. Im Hufenregister von 1670 sind für Dolni Lydcze 52 Anwesen ausgewiesen, von denen 17 wüst lagen. Im Jahre 1683 plünderten die Türken erneut das Dorf. Beim Einfall der Kuruzen starben 1707 zwölf Einwohner von Lidečko. 1720 wurde der Ort Unter Litz genannt. Nach der Teilung der Herrschaft fiel das Dorf 1731 der den Grafen Illyesházy gehörigen Ersten Herrschaft Brumow zu. Das älteste Ortssiegel stammt von 1749, es trägt die Inschrift OBETZ DEDINA LIDECKO. Im Jahre 1790 bestand Lidecko aus 123 Häusern und hatte 958 Einwohner. 1834 lebten in den 141 Häusern des Dorfes 982 Personen. Die Grafen Illyesházy hielten die Herrschaft Brumov I bis 1835, danach kaufte Georg Simon von Sina den Besitz. Aus dem Jahre 1846 ist der Ortsname Dolny Lič überliefert. Das Dorf war bis zur Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts immer nach Brumov I untertänig.

Nach der Aufhebung der Patrimonialherrschaften bildete Dolny Lič/Unter Litsch ab 1850 eine Gemeinde in der Bezirkshauptmannschaft Uherský Brod und dem Gerichtsbezirk Valašské Klobouky. Seit 1872 wurde die Gemeinde als Lidečko/Lideczko bezeichnet. Lidečko hatte im Jahre 1900 1159 Einwohner. In den Jahren 1923 bis 1928 entstand die Eisenbahnverbindung Vsetín – Bylnice. Seit 1949 war Lidečko dem Okres Valašské Klobouky zugeordnet. Ende 1960 kam die Gemeinde nach der Aufhebung des Okres Valašské Klobouky zum Okres Vsetín. 1970 erreichte Lidečko mit 1914 Einwohnern seine höchste Bevölkerungszahl. Seit 1999 führt die Gemeinde ein Wappen und Banner. Lidečko wurde 2008 Sieger im landesweiten Wettbewerb Dorf des Jahres. Im Jahre 2010 wurde die Gemeinde im Wettbewerb um den Europäischen Dorferneuerungspreis für besondere Leistungen in mehreren Bereichen der Dorfentwicklung ausgezeichnet.

Ortsgliederung
Für die Gemeinde Lidečko sind keine Ortsteile ausgewiesen. Zu Lidečko gehören die Ansiedlungen Popelišovy Paseky (Paseky) und Račné.

Sehenswürdigkeiten

 barocke Pfarrkirche der hl. Katharina von Siena, errichtet im Jahre 1700 anstelle eines beim Einfall der Türken zerstörten Vorgängerbaus aus dem Jahre 1511. Die Glocken stammen von 1664 bzw. 1665 und sind als Kulturdenkmal geschützt.
 barocke Statue des hl. Johannes von Nepomuk, auf dem ehemaligen Friedhof an der Kirche, geschaffen 1753 auf Veranlassung von Josef Graf Illesházy
 Barocke Steinkreuz an der Kirche, 1756 errichtet auf Veranlassung von Josef Graf Illesházy
 Pfarrhaus
 Kapelle der hl. Agnes von Böhmen in Račné, erbaut 1949
 Naturdenkmal Čertovy skály, Felswand am Osthang des Kopce in der Vizovická vrchovina, nördlich des Dorfes
 Naturdenkmal Kopce, nördlich des Ortes auf dem Gipfel des gleichnamigen Berges in der Vizovická vrchovina
 Betsäule
 die ehemalige Vogtei (Haus Nr. 125) befindet sich heute im walachischen Freilichtmuseum Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. Das gezimmerte Haus im walachischen Stil wurde abgetragen und am 12. März 1968 im Museum wiederaufgebaut.

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Beschreibung der Gemeinde auf hornolidecsko.cz

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Justin Chamblee and Jon Morris join Mark to discuss the recent release of the 2018 MGMA provider compensation market data and Coker's observations of market data trends. Coker has been observing the data for the past five-to-ten years, noticing the increases that have been occurring.
Justin and Jon discuss the reasons behind the continual upward shift of the market median despite an industry-wide decline in reimbursement. On May 16, 2018, MGMA released their annual Provider Compensation and Productivity Survey Report and Coker noticed (again) an upward trend in the reported total cash compensation to wRVU ratio.
Justin, Jon and Mark provide insight as to the cause of the continual increases year after year and what these increases mean for the future.


The 2011 cast of "Annie."
Combine professional actors and youth from the Greater New Haven area, add a little music and choreography, and you have the next production from The Whitney Players Theater Company!
Since 2001, The Whitney Players has produced full-length musicals featuring youth from Hamden and the surrounding towns, teaching them the basics about acting and helping them appreciate theatre. The result is an affordable evening of entertainment for the community.
A nonprofit organization co-sponsored by the Hamden Arts Commission, The Whitney Players is also a participating nonprofit on giveGreater.org®, The Community Foundation's resource for learning and giving in Greater New Haven.
"Participating in The Great Give® has helped us keep up the high quality of our productions. Costumes, scenery and professional sound are expensive, but they're what distinguish The Whitney Players as a high-level community group," says Director Cindy Simell-Devoe.
The organization has also been supported through a grant from the Mailhouse Family Fund at The Community Foundation, providing scholarships for students to participate in the annual Whitney Players production.
Acting workshops are offered twice a year for teens and youth, as well. Recently, The Whitney Players began offering up its extensive costume inventory for rent to other theater companies.
The Whitney Players' 2014 production of Young Frankenstein opens this coming Wednesday, August 13th at Hamden High School. Shows start at 7:30 pm Wednesday through Saturday. Tickets are $20 at the door, with discounts for seniors and students. For more information, you can visit www.thewhitneyplayers.org.
High school students involved in drama scored higher in both the verbal and math components of the SAT, compared to students with no involvement in the arts.


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Four really weird holiday traditions from around the world
Posted By: Jennifer K BauerPosted date: December 06, 2017
This 1900s postcard celebrates a lesser known holiday character, Krampus, the Christmas devil.
Someone from another country might find it strange that a U.S. holiday tradition includes a flying reindeer with a glowing red nose.
To people who grew up with the tale, it's as normal as cutting down a tree and erecting it in your living room for a month.
We've just always done it that way, OK? We don't know why. Chalk it up to the magic of the season. It turns out there's some pretty weird things going on around the world in December. Here are four very odd traditions to prove it.
(Photo/Flickr by Kathryn Greenhill)
1. Caga Tió: Teaching kids that if they give, they better receive.
Kids in northeastern Spain's Catalonia don't find treats in a sock hung by the chimney, they beat them out of a pooping log, literally. The caga tió, or "poop log," is a small log decorated with a smiling face, stick legs, hat and blanket. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, children must care for the log by keeping it warm and giving it food and water. The better care they take of the log, the more they can expect to "receive." On Christmas, parents secretly stuff treats under the log's blanket but kids don't get to lift the blanket. Tradition dictates they take turns beating the log with a stick while singing a song demanding that the log poop well. Then caga tió gets thrown in the fire. Not sure what the moral of the story is here.
You can buy a caganer (i.e. defecator) for your nativity set in Spain. There are cartoon characters, celebrities political figures and caganers for all kinds of professions.
2. The Caganer: Because, everyone poops.
There's no shortage of potty humor in Catalonia at Christmas, which is why it makes perfect sense that there's an additional figurine in nativity sets here called a caganer — who is literally squatting in the background taking a dump while everyone else is looking at baby Jesus. The caganer used to be an ordinary peasant but these days there are all kinds of caganers — cartoon characters, celebrities, sports stars and political figures like Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump. No matter who it is, they're hovering over a turd. The caganer is never in the front of the nativity scene because that would, obviously, be disrespectful. Instead, it's hidden, and it's a game to find it. It's considered bad luck to not have a caganer. Possibly, this tradition does not extend to live nativities.
Every tree needs a Krampus ornament to scare kids into being good.
3. Krampus: He hopes you've been naughty.
While the legend of St. Nicholas has grown over time, the legend of Krampus has proven not as popular. Both figures appear in early December in several alpine European countries. While St. Nick carries a bag full of gifts for good little children, Krampus, best described as a hideous black-pelted man-goat, carries a bundle of birch whips and an empty basket to haul away the baddies. Where he takes them isn't clear, but his obscenely long tongue, fangs and claws suggest you don't want to find yourself in his lap. Krampus appears in holiday parades and at an event called Krampuslauf, a kind of fun run where people dress up like the beast and chase and scare spectators into being better people in the coming year, which could be more motivating than the threat of a lump of coal.
Nothing says holidays like a nicely decorated horse skull.
4. Mari Lwyd: Celebrating the season with a dead horse.
Think of Mari Lwyd as caroling with a horse skull.
In this old Welsh tradition, revelers decorate a horse skull, stick it on a pole with a white sheet and then go knocking and singing door to door. People inside answer with challenges, songs and insults. This back-and-forth goes on for awhile, but in the end Mari and company, get to come in. Food and drink are shared while Mari chases people around snapping its jaws, and everyone has a good time. Nothing says holidays like a well-dressed horse skull.
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Young forest habitat created in 2017 in the courthouse area of Pisgah National Forest.
By David Whitmire
For the T-Times
Editor's note: This is part two of two, continuing from last week's article titled "Preserving the heritage of hunting."
Last week I wrote about the observations of our local hunters to wildlife population declines in Pisgah National Forest. Wildlife are excellent indicators to healthy habitat conditions.
Deer, for example, will migrate within an area to find adequate food sources.
Ruffed grouse, another species that requires a percentage of young forest to thrive, will simply disappear from the landscape when their habitat disappears.
While there are currently no official studies on the Nantahala and Pisgah national forests about the cause and effect of young forest habitat loss, a study on a neighboring national forest captures it.
According to a January 2021 article in UGA Today by researchers at the University of Georgia, the decline in deer populations may point to larger issues involving the wildlife dynamics happening in the Chattahoochee National Forest.
Gino D'Angelo, assistant professor in the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, highlights the loss of young forest habitat in the Chattahoochee causing an almost two-thirds loss of the deer populations in the past 40 years.
The declines in populations can be directly attributed to 68 percent fewer hunters using this forest.
The remaining hunters presently using the forest are only successful 25 percent of the time in filling a season tag.
While browsing created in young forests is listed as a big concern for year around deer food sources, another dynamic has been indicated.
Researchers found that with the lack of thick cover in these young forest areas deer fawns have limited areas to hide from predators.
The study indicates current lack of forest management is directly affecting fawn survivability.
D'Angelo went on to say: "There's a missed opportunity there, because if we had a variety of habitats, we could enjoy a greater variety of songbirds to see, or we'd see different habitats to hike through."
Jacalyn Rosenberger, a recent graduate of UGA Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, went on to emphasize the root cause is not about the failings of a particular agency.
She points to a larger process that has made it difficult for the U.S. Forest Service to manage the land as it was historically maintained. "It's such a fixable problem," she said. "Hopefully, our research can provide some scientific evidence that the U.S. Forest Service can use in defending some projects and reversing some of the trends."
During the past 10 years of the Nantahala/Pisgah national revision plan, hunters have been sounding the warnings of what this study now concludes: wildlife and the hunting heritage has suffered during the last 30 years from lack of active forest management, past plans goals were not met and trends must change in the new plan.
Troubling is the fact that it's just not a local problem but a regional and more likely a nationwide problem of managing our national forests.
Let us at least hope the Regional 8 Forester, for which the Chattahoochee, Nantahala and Pisgah national forests fall in under and now holds the final decisions on the plan, allows the plan to reverse the trends for wildlife here.
David Whitmire is co-owner of Headwaters Outfitters and is actively involved in local conservation efforts, such as the French Broad River cleanup and wildlife rehabilitation programs. He is also chair of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Council.
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This Review By Peter Younghusband Says It All
Posted on February 4, 2019 by Joseph Courtemanche
Now and again you roll the dice as an author and leap in a new direction. Nicholas of Haiti was a nearly complete shift from Assault on Saint Agnes in genre. But it was a book on my heart, and one that I needed to get into the public eye.
That is sometimes death for an author, because your following rejects a different flavor.
Today I feel good about the shift: Peter Younghusband approves!
Peter, for those who are unaware, is a prominent book blogger in Australia. He was gracious enough to review Nicholas of Haiti and his review is at the link provided here:
Peter Younghusband Review
I would ask that you take the time to read it, and then purchase the book. If you have already taken the time to read the book, I beg you to go to Amazon and review it for me. Those reviews are priceless, and help in my sales ability with their algorithm.
Have an excellent day: I did!
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A collection of short stories written by seven award-winning authors during the first four months of the COVID-19 lockdown. Each author brings a unique perspective to the crisis, and the results are spectacular. There is science fiction, Christian apologetics, horror, drama, suspense, and a dose of comfort. Produced daily during the first 13 weeks of the lockdown, you can see the change in thinking, hopes, and frustration that the public was experiencing.
While written from a Christian world view, it's not preachy. In fact, it's far from traditional Christian fiction and brings a breath of fresh air to the flash-fiction world from accomplished authors. Also available in print and audio book, this was a labor of love for the authors and it shows through the carefully crafted stories.
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Nicholas of Haiti is now available
Nick Bacon is a life interrupted. When his commercial airline flight explodes over Utah, killing everyone on board but Nick, his miraculous survival draws unwanted attention. The press can't get enough of his story while the FBI is convinced he planted the bomb that took down his plane. All he wants is a place to heal and time to let the world forget him. Unable to return home, Nick accepts an offer to join a missionary medical team and flees to Haiti.
But Nick's new life in Haiti is haunted by visions. He's forced to examine his sanity and faith in a world of turmoil and chaos among a people he's never met before. Aided by Andre, his Haitian translator and protector, Nick confronts the dark forces battling for his soul, and the soul of the abused little girl he's only seen in his dreams.
Because in Haiti, there's more than just Nick's sanity at risk. The fate of the world may now depend on Nicholas of Haiti.
VERTICAL DIVE now available for listening
With his unrelenting suspense and explosive combat scenes, USA Today best-selling author Michael DiMercurio has redefined the modern submarine thriller. Now he returns with a new novel of the silent war on terror being waged under the sea...
During NATO exercises, the French Navy unveils the capabilities of Le Vigilant, a nuclear submarine so advanced that it can elude almost anything in the water. But France's maritime marvel is about to become its own worst enemy. A band of Algerian terrorists has hijacked Le Vigilant. They mean to wipe Paris and every major French city off the face of the earth - and then turn their missiles against the great Satans of the United States and Russia.
Two subs are called into action: the USS Hampton, captained by veteran sub warrior Burke Dillinger, and the USS Texas, commanded by iron-willed Peter Vornado. Paris is being evacuated. Time is running out. And the coming conflict will pit the ultimate in technological weaponry against pure courage, skill, and determination...
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Terminal Run is great adventure listening!
One ship could revolutionize submarine warfare as we know it: the USS Snarc. A robotic combat sub carrying no crew, the Snarc has proven unbeatable in sea trials. And now it has fallen into the hands of an unseen enemy.
The Snarc's first casualty: the nuclear sub carrying the son of former admiral Michael Pacino. The only man who can match wits with the Snarc, Pacino reenters the game in a high-tech underwater battle unlike any that's been fought before, one that could engulf the world in war and bring him face-to-face with his nemesis....
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One of the classics of the genre, and the only book I'd ever read that killed off the ... well, you'll have to listen to find that out. Perfect for the fan of technothrillers. Written by a master, voiced by the author of this blog. First book of the series that I recorded for the author.
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Phoenix Sub Zero
High stakes in this undersea battle between the United States and Islamic United Forces. Second book in the series that I've recorded.
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The East China Sea. Six Japanese submarines are attacked and believed destroyed. To the world, it seems like an accident. But to one man, former submarine commander Dick Donchez, it is the first act of war. He alone knows the truth: That the old guard of Red China has stolen the subs to wage a massive attack against the new Free China.
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Barracuda is the fourth book in the series, and the third one I've recorded for Michael DiMercurio. It's action packed, and a good listen at about 13 hours! It stands alone, or fits nicely into the series. (But listen to them in order if you want the full effect.)
A volatile new state calling itself Greater Manchuria emerges out of the political and military strife of Asia. Thanks to the connections of its brash leader, it boasts an atomic arsenal. Japan, threatened by its proximity to nuclear disaster, shocks the world by launching a sophisticated preemptive strike against its new neighbor.
THREAT VECTOR is now available
Submarine commander Aiexi Novskoyy has been sprung from prison by a multibillion-dollar organization with a very special mission in mind. The company has designed a new submarine - the Vepr - which they will use to wreak havoc on international trade. To test its new weapon, Alexi must sink a cruise ship carrying the entire brass of the US Navy - effectively decapitating the American fleet.
The legendary USS Devilfish is called in to stop the catastrophe, only to be ambushed by the ultra-advanced Vepr. With the Devilfish down, the Navy sends Captain "Kelly" McKee and the newest sub in the US arsenal to hunt down and destroy the super sub. What they don't realize is that Alexi has his own plans, which have him heading straight for the shores of America.
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US Navy submarine commander Peter Vornado is at the top of his game in underwater warfare when a devastating illness takes him out of the service - and almost to the grave. Without duty, honor, or something to fight for, his life is as good as over.
But the CIA needs a man like Vornado....
A terrorist cabal has acquired a scrapped Soviet sub from the Cold War - a technologically advanced failure still able to outrun any torpedo or enemy vessel and strike at will. With a nuclear payload, it will enable the terrorists to fire directly on Israel - and throw the world into chaos. All that remains is to modernize the sub with the latest technology.
Only one man can infiltrate the group, take the helm, and stop a holocaust - a man who has already stared down death, and is ready to do battle once more....
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Having read Josh61's considerations about "Thanks for not laughing at my question", I stopped to ponder. There are days, and I think you all agree, when only 10 to 20% of the questions we get deserve an answer. Most of them are off-topic, be it because they are unclear, poorly formulated, very elementary for EL&U, or they simply have no answer ("Is there a word for seeing your neighbor in town and not being able to talk to him?" as someone here posted as a pertinent example of a lousy question).
While I realize that it is frustrating for newcomers looking for an answer to have their questions closed, it is also frustrating for those of us who care about this site to see that the latest ten or fifteen questions shouldn't be here at all and all we have to do is close-vote or direct the new user to ELL. All this when most of us were expecting to find questions of a better caliber. I'm not sure everyone agrees but I believe it's much better for EL&U to receive five good questions a day than fifty questions which nobody cares to answer.
Is there anything we can do? If we don't, we will have to work much harder to deal with the review queue.
Rereading it, I sound mightily pissed off. Or perhaps today I am because recently I have seen newcomers who post questions that could have been answered, or have been improved upon if they had looked up the definitions in a DICTIONARY.
Please define "demeanor" and discuss how it is measured.
What does "plough" mean in this context ("they would plough you")?
What does 'plough' mean here?
What is the meaning of "tank" in this sentence?
When the economy tanks as it did in the recent recession, How does the economy become stronger in a recession ?
Amazingly, that last question earned three upvotes. This is nothing short of crazy voting.
Questions 1 and 3 are currently on hold.
Question 2 has received a very good answer, which makes me very pleased for the OP, but that doesn't mean it is a 'good question'. If the OP had shared his research, and explained why he was confused that would have made the question more interesting for users.
One approach to reducing the flow of subpar questions from non-native speakers of English might be for the 'Powers that Be' to use IP data to analyse the national origins of the traffic flowing to ELU (and ELL, for that matter), and then to post links to FAQs that correspond to the main language(s) spoken in those countries. One of the primary aims of these FAQs would be to clarify what type of question is best suited to which forum.
My reasoning is that the eye of a native speaker of, say, Russian, will tend to be caught by a link written in Russian (which would only have to express the concept "FAQs in Russian"), and its owner would then be reasonably likely to read that FAQ before deciding where (or even if) to post his or her question.
I'd imagine that compiling relevant FAQs in a dozen or so other languages that describe at least the most important posting criteria should be doable.


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Hero Oregon Baker Refuses To Bake Sodomite Wedding Cake, So There
In yet another intersection ofbaked goods and culture-war politics, a Portland-area baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple is now the focus of protests by supporters of gay marriage, increased patronage from opponents of gay marriage, and an investigation by the state's attorney general's office, since Oregon prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Forecasters predict periodic rage and scattered self-righteous snits, although it is uncertain whether conditions are right for the development of a full-blown shitstorm.
Aaron Klein, owner of Sweet Cakes in Gresham, Oregon, said that his religious beliefs prevented him from selling a preparation of flour, eggs, sugar and water to the couple because he believes that an invisible deity would be highly displeased by the things they do with their genitals when they are nowhere near a bakery. He is certain that commerce with such persons would therefore cause this deity to be displeased with him, as such commerce would endorse the prohibited sexual practices.
"I apologized for wasting their time and said we don't do same-sex marriages," Klein said Friday. "I "honestly did not mean to hurt anybody, didn't mean to make anybody upset, [it's] just something I believe in very strongly.
The offended deity was unavailable for comment, but people who agree with Klein's stance have arrived in large numbers to purchase baked goods, thereby demonstrating that the deity will shower riches upon those who support "traditional" practices of genital-usage.
"We'll be coming here as long as they're here," said Miya Shalashov, who supports Klein's decision. "We'll buy everything."
Supporters of government-approved marriage contracts between persons with similar genitalia also used baked goods to demonstrate their opposition to Klein's position:
Two women protested the decision Saturday by giving away free cupcakes outside Sweet Cakes bakery and holding signs that said "tolerance is sweet" and "don't hate, let them eat cake."
"We just thought that was really hurtful and we feel like we should be out here taking a stand," said protester Rachel Oleson. "We're not going to go along with that type of hate."
It is unknown at press time whether online reviews of the bakery will reflect heavier trolling by supporters or detractors of Klein's deeply-held convictions regarding a possible deity's prohibition of certain combinations of body parts.
Klein said he doesn't care about the publicity.
"It comes down to one thing plain and simple," he said. "This is what I believe. This is my religious faith.
"The initial rush may wane, we'll see how that plays out, but again, like I said, I'm willing to take this as far as it needs to go to stand up for what I believe in."
The Portland couple who initially sought to purchase a confection from Klein, but found to their disappointment that the cake was a lie, has filed a discrimination complaint, and through their attorney have expressed their gratitude to supporters. They also wish to remain anonymous, which will no doubt inspire someone to do whatever they can to determine their identity and post their address and phone number online, because America.
As an antidote to this particular cake-related douchery, please click on this rather adorable HuffPo story about a 15 year old girl who baked a cake to come out to her parents.
[KATU.com / HuffPo]
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Q: Select Random in SQL with multiple instances of the same value Consider the following:
user_id weight
      1   2
      2   5

Is there a query that could select a user ID at random while using the weights to affect the odds of which ID gets chosen?
In other words, in such a scenario, is there a query that would look at this table and then choose 1 user ID at random from the following group:
[UserID_001, UserID_001, UserID_002, UserID_002, UserID_002, UserID_002,  UserID_002]

So that UserID_002 has a 5/7 chance of being selected, and UserId_001 has a 2/7 chance of being selected.
This would be like each user having a number of tickets in a raffle, User_001 has 2 tickets, and User_002 has 5 tickets. Is it possible to do such a thing with an SQL query? Or do I need to use some other method?
Thanks in advance!

A: You want a weighted sampling.  This is actually pretty easy, once you have a cumulative sum of the all the weights.
select t.*
from (select t.*,
             (@w := @w + weight) as cumew
      from table t cross join
           (select @w := 0) init
     ) t
where @w * rand() <= cumew
order by weight
limit 1;

Note in the outer query that @w is the sum of all the weights.  So, it multiplies this by a random number and finds the first cumulative weight that is greater than or equal to this value.

A: Here is solution for your lottery :-)
If you need see how it works, just comment last line of query WHERE ...
http://sqlfiddle.com/#!9/54a44/17
SELECT *
FROM (SELECT *,
IF(@total IS NULL,@first:=1, @first:=@total+1) from_number,
IF(@total IS NULL,@total:=tickets, @total:=@total+tickets) to_number,
IF(@winner IS NULL,@winner:= FLOOR( 1 + RAND( ) * t_sum.t_all), @winner) win
FROM tickets
LEFT JOIN (SELECT SUM(tickets) t_all FROM tickets) t_sum
ON 1) t
WHERE win >= from_number AND win <= to_number

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Back at it: WAR.COM
Universal Music Enterprises
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- WAR's first album in more than 15 years, titled WAR.COM, will be released by UMe early next year.
The Southern California natives are best known for their blend of funk, rock, latin, blues, reggae, and soul, and their smash hits "Low Rider," "Spill The Wine," "The Cisco Kid" and "Why Can't We Be Friends?" which have all been placed in many television shows, movies and commercials, as well as sampled time and time again.
Their new album features piano virtuoso and founding member Lonnie Jordan's strong and signature vocals, genre-crossing instrumentation and a few collaborations that bridge the gap between the '70s and today. Top producer and two-time Grammy® award-winner and lyricist Malik Yusef, who is best known for his work with Elton John, Kanye West and John Legend, is co-producing and co-writing with Lonnie as well WAR's multi-platinum-selling producer, Jerry Goldstein. WAR, Yusef and producer Jerry Goldstein are working diligently to maintain the integrity of WAR's sound that resulted in more than 50 million album sales worldwide while expanding their sound to include a new generation of young fans. DJ's all over the world are awaiting the first single, "Bounce."
Comments Malik Yusef, "I am pleased to be able to take what we do with Kanye West and apply it to the band WAR. Endeavors like this rarely live up to expectation, but I am excited and anxious to report that this one is exceeding all expectations. Being that some of the songs I have co-produced and collaborated on are on the radio currently, gives me a good gauge on what the mainstream is looking for while holding true to my underground roots and respecting WAR's existing fan base."
Added WAR vocalist Lonnie Jordan, "Working together has definitely been a wonderful experience because of the fact that we are branching out to the new world today and blending the sound of our new music into what I call a beautiful, tasty, sweet mixed salad bowl of music from a wide variety of different genres."
More information is available on war.com, www.facebook.com/wartheband.
SOURCE Universal Music Enterprises


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Swifts snap losing streak to seal top-four sport, Giants out of finals race
By Dominic Bossi
September 19, 2020 — 5.23pm
The NSW Swifts have secured a top-four finish and their final-round clash against GWS will be a dead-rubber after the Giants' hopes of finals netball ended on Saturday.
The Swifts snapped a three-game losing streak by grinding out a 57-54 win over the Adelaide Thunderbirds, having already sealed a finals spot after the Giants' earlier loss against the West Coast Fever.
"That was super tough, obviously really impressed with the start for us but we knew the T-Birds were going to come back," Swifts star Paige Hadley said. "For us it's just the belief, all teams are going to come at us because we are the reigning champions."
Samantha Goodem of the Thunderbirds takes a shot in Cairns. Credit:Getty
The Swifts' pace in possession broke through the Thunderbirds' defence early on. Centre Hadley was in rampant mood in the first quarter, splitting Adelaide with quick balls through the midcourt to provide 13 assists that gave the Swifts a 19-12 lead by the first break.
NSW shooter Sam Wallace was cool in front of the net after the resumption of play, despite copping some heavy treatment from Adelaide's Layla Guscoth. An accidental elbow clashed into Wallace's nose but the Swifts shooter carried on, helping her side overcome a Thunderbirds fightback to hold a two-point lead at half-time.
Adelaide's resurgence continued after the restart and the Thunderbirds took the lead midway through the third quarter. Swifts coach Briony Akle urged the team to "play like it's your last game" during a time-out but they still trailed 43-42 at the final break.
Akle responded by shifting Helen Housby into a shooting position and they quickly regained the lead. The Swifts finished the match as they began it, quick passes through Adelaide's lines to seal a three-point win.
Meanwhile, the Giants' season is over after a 71-66 loss to West Coast Fever that dashes their hopes of reaching the finals.
Needing a win to keep their top-four aspirations alive heading into the final round of the season, the Giants suffered a second-half collapse in Cairns on Saturday afternoon.
It means the Giants will have nothing but pride to play for when they face the Swifts next week.
With their season on the line, the Giants got off to a strong start against the Fever. Despite West Coast's red-hot shooter Jhaniele Fowler putting the Giants to the sword with a perfect quarter, GWS found fortune with a risky route to goal. A flurry of super shots snatched a late 17-15 lead by the first break.
At the heart of the Giants' dogged display was their centre Jamie-Lee Price. Determined in defence and precise in possession, Price operated at the fulcrum of the Giants' game plan, helping them to a 35-32 lead at half-time.
Some stern words from Fever coach Stacey Marinkovich sparked a revival from West Coast. Fowler stepped up in front of goal, landing a flurry of crucial points late to give the Fever a 21-15 win in the third quarter and setting up a three-point lead at the final break.
The fire the Giants began the game with flickered in the final quarter. Their finishing in front of the net became more rusty as West Coast's grip tightened. The clinical finishing of Fowler sealed a five-point win.
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