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UPDATE: FOLLOW-UP ON LOCAL NEWS
By JEFF HOOTEN Daily Press
POLICE CANINE HANDLER ASSIGNED CELEBRITY PARTNER
Master Blaster has a new master.
For two weeks in September, State Trooper Vernon Roy Richards and Master Blaster, the black Labrador retriever with a nose for explosives, were hailed as heroes after the pair uncovered two pipe bombs hidden in the Hampton Courthouse.
After Richards was charged with planting the bombs at the courthouse and two area shopping malls, Master Blaster was sent back to the Virginia State Police Academy in Richmond, where he originally was trained. There, the 3-year-old dog was recertified and assigned to another handler - State Trooper Mike Bradley.
A 20-year veteran trooper, Bradley has been a canine handler for a little more than a year, said Claire Capel, a spokeswoman with State Police administrative headquarters in Richmond.
"They're doing very well together," said Capel, adding that the pair excelled during the certification process. "It normally takes two to three days, and they were able to complete it in two," she said.
Richards, meanwhile, is undergoing a psychological evaluation in Butner, N.C., to determine his state of mind at the time of the offenses and to determine if he is competent to stand trial.
It's doubtful that Master Blaster will be returning to the scene of his fame any time soon, since his new handler works out of the State Police's Culpeper office.
Capel said the dog will continue to detect explosives, sniffing out everything from dynamite to firearms. During the 12-week Explosive Canine Detector Program, she said, dogs are trained to detect anything that contains nitrates and chlorates - items common to explosives and loaded weapons.
"We use a lot of Labradors in our program," Capel said. "They're known for their good noses, and that's part of what's required for detecting narcotics and explosives. They can smell things that we can't."
DON'T CALL ME ...
Six months ago, Lynn James lived a life filled with interruptions. At any moment, the former Newport News Police and Fire Department spokeswoman could be called to the scene of a stabbing, a shooting or a three-alarm blaze.
In her new job as Pulmonary Care coordinator at Riverside Regional Medical Center, James gets to turn off her pager at 4 p.m. each afternoon. "It's nice not to be on call and have to get up at 2 o'clock in the morning," she says.
James, 38, was a burn nurse for about six years before she went to work for the Newport News Fire Department in 1987 as a fire education specialist. She became department spokeswoman two years later.
When James added the role of police spokeswoman to her plate in 1992, she became the first civilian to hold the position. "It was a stressful time," she says. "Police officers don't like to give up information to people outside their group. They like to hold on to it, and that's a hurdle I had to overcome."
James cited job burnout when she resigned July 1. During her last six months on the job, two officers were killed and Police Chief Jay A. Carey Jr. stepped down under pressure.
Within two months, James was working at Riverside, where she spends her days as a case-management worker for patients with respiratory problems. "Nursing has changed a lot, and it's very exciting," she says. "The technology and the whole health care system have changed. I'm having to relearn a lot, but I enjoy working with patients."
While she may be out of the public spotlight, James has continued to toy with the idea of running for City Council. "Those plans are still in my head," she says.
Working regular hours also means James has more time for the things she loves: riding her horse, exercising and relaxing with friends. In the old days, she says, she often had to sacrifice those pleasures for her work.
James says that while she sometimes misses her co-workers and the excitement of her former job, she doesn't miss the late-night calls from reporters wanting to know an officer's rank or how to spell a suspect's name.
"I think I'm calmer - I definitely get more sleep," she says. "My husband says I'm a much nicer person since I quit."
25 YEARS AGO Boys with long hair were having their drivers' licenses withheld until they snipped their tresses to suit a Hampton Juvenile Court judge.
The judge claimed long hair got into the boys' eyes, creating a traffic hazard.
During a meeting of the Hampton Federation of Civic Associations, members argued that the judge had no legal right, and his act was unconstitutional. Furthermore, what about the girls' hair?
With no law to uphold his decision, perhaps the judge decided not to split hairs, because the issue never came up again.
Times, they are a-changin'. Today, teens need only pass the required written and driving tests. Personal appearance plays no part in the proceedings.
10 YEARS AGO A citizens' group had hoped to make 74 miles of the James River part of the Virginia Scenic Rivers System, before local planners stymied the idea until further questions were answered.
The Virginia Scenic Rivers Act of 1970 protects selected waterways by requiring that no planning or development can take place nearby until the waterway's scenic value is considered.
All localities involved would have had to approve the scenic designation. If it had been approved, the river from Hopewell to the James River Bridge would have been the state's longest scenic waterway.
The Lower James River Association compromised in 1988, by accepting designation of a 25-mile stretch as a state historic river. This slight variation on the standard language for the Scenic Rivers Act was approved by James City, Surry and a part of Charles City counties.
"It doesn't put restrictions on the river," said Patricia Jackson, executive director of the Lower James River Association. "It's just an opportunity to designate it as a historic site. The river is a common resource that's important to the whole region."
FIVE YEARS AGO The serenity of the Peaceable Kingdom, an exotic animal sanctuary owned by Joseph and Kathy Cawrse of New Kent County, was disturbed when the county Planning Commission recommended a set of operating conditions that were too costly for the couple.
The sanctuary had housed exotic, domestic and indigenous animals since 1985, before neighbors squealed about the howling coyotes and roaring lions.
The couple moved the animals to Brunswick County in 1990. Mrs. Cawrse suffered an illness soon after, and the couple experienced some funding setbacks.
Their Peaceable Kingdom Animal Sanctuary remains closed to the public. The non-profit organization takes in wildlife that has been orphaned or permanently injured.
They have more than 200 animals, 25 volunteers and also receive volunteer help from a local school. With the aid of grants and donations, they hope to open before the year is out.
For information, contact: Peaceable Kingdom Animal Sanctuary, 79 Peaceable Kingdom Drive, Dolphin, VA 23843, or call 949-7999.
Compiled by ANGELA SEWARD


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A multimedia source for news and updates from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Reports Strong Enterprise Performance for 2018 Across Membership, Operating Margin and Capital Position
DETROIT, March 1, 2019 — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and its subsidiary companies today reported successful year-end results for 2018 across primary measures of performance. Health insurance membership grew in Michigan. Strong performance in the workers' compensation market by Blue Cross for-profit subsidiary AF Group brought in $187 million in positive margin that BCBSM will use to improve the affordability of its core health offerings.
The company will post an operating margin of $605 million on revenue of $29.3 billion for 2018, based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The margin of 2.1 percent for 2018, when included with the past nine years of financial performance, brings BCBSM's average operating margin to zero percent over that time. The complete and audited 2018 GAAP financial statement will be released in the company's annual report in May.
"We are a Michigan company with national reach and diversified revenue streams that go well beyond our core health insurance business but support our goal of delivering affordable health coverage to our members and customers," said Daniel J. Loepp, BCBSM president and CEO. "We are a proud Michigan company with national reach across our lines of business. Our health plan members reside in all 50 states. Our AF Group subsidiary is a national leader in workers' compensation that operates in 50 states."
Blue Cross and its subsidiaries offer an array of products aimed to provide health care access and security, including commercial health insurance, workers' compensation, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage, as well as health care technology and business process services to health care clients.
"We are growing our membership, while moderating our health insurance prices and keeping overall profitability to an average of zero over 10 years," said Loepp. "At the same time, we've grown beyond health insurance by diversifying our lines of business and expanding the reach of our products and services across the nation."
Small Group Membership – Blue Cross saw a significant increase in small employer membership for the third year in row, resulting from its ongoing efforts to moderate insurance rates for small businesses – with nine quarterly rate reductions in the small employer market since 2015. Small employer-based membership grew by 22,171 members in 2018 and is at its highest level since mid-2014.
Individual Market Membership – Blue Cross saw total membership in individual plans come in at 219,000 following the company's effort to moderate pricing in the Affordable Care Act marketplace. BCBSM put forward its lowest average rate increases since the launch of the ACA marketplace in 2013 – an average 1.1 percent premium increase on the HMO plans where 75 percent of its membership resides, and an average of 4.2 percent on its PPO plans.
Health Insurance Membership – The company's national health insurance membership totaled 5.34 million members. Michigan membership grew by 89,577 members in 2018 – to 4,713,466. This was driven by strong gains in new small group business and high retention in the existing small group market.
Operating Results and Subsidiary Performance – BCBSM reported positive health insurance performance, showing a positive operating margin of 2.1 percent. The overall gain of $605 million on a GAAP basis was enhanced by profitability from BCBSM's Emerging Markets Division – which includes Lansing-based AF Group, which posted a profit of $187 million in 2018. Positive performance by BCBSM's non-health lines of business allows the company to moderate pricing in its health insurance lines of business, keeping health coverage more affordable.
Consolidated Investment Performance – In a challenging investment year with extreme volatility, BCBSM generated a positive investment margin of $137 million on a consolidated GAAP basis within its conservatively invested portfolio. Positive investment performance lessens pressure on BCBSM's health insurance lines of business to drive financial margins.
Capital Position – BCBSM's Risk Based Capital position continued to improve in 2018 – but remains in the lower-half of all Blue Plans nationally. BCBSM holds an A- rating from ratings agency A.M. Best. In 2018, A.M. Best issued a revised credit rating that removed a negative outlook it issued during 2017. Under Statutory Accounting rules, BCBSM's Risk Based Capital improved in 2018 to a year-end RBC of 683 percent.
Giving Back to Michigan – Because of the company's strong financial position, BCBSM is scheduled to make a payment of $85 million to the Michigan Health Endowment Fund in March 2019. A nonprofit governed by an independent board, the Endowment Fund provides money to support efforts around Michigan to invest in health, protect the vulnerable, and subsidize supplemental coverage for low-income Medicare beneficiaries. The upcoming payment will bring BCBSM's total payments to $440 million.
Statutory Financial Reporting Information
BCBSM also will file a financial statement with the State of Michigan that is based on a different accounting standard – Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP). This accounting method does not include subsidiaries and some investments and has other differences from GAAP accounting. It is required by state regulators but does not represent a comprehensive consolidated view of BCBSM's enterprise financial performance as a nonprofit mutual. Under SAP accounting, the company posted a statutory net gain of $559 million which includes investment gains, underwriting gains and statutory accounting adjustments on revenue of $9.1 billion in 2018.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, a nonprofit mutual insurance company, is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. BCBSM provides and administers health care benefits to 4.7 million members residing in Michigan in addition to employees of Michigan headquartered groups who reside outside the state. The company is committed to delivering affordable health care products tailored to lifestyles and specific health goals through a broad variety of plans for businesses, individuals, and seniors. Beyond health care coverage, the company provides impactful community initiatives and leadership in improving health care. It has fulfilled its unique nonprofit mission for 80 years. We are a Michigan employer with more than 10,000 employees at BCBSM and its subsidiaries. For more company information, visit bcbsm.com and MiBluesPerspectives.com.
by Helen Stojic
Tags: Transparency
Contact the Blue Cross Newsroom
BCBSM Experiences Record-Setting Contract Growth; Modest Consolidated Net Income Gains in 2016

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Padasjoki är en kommun i landskapet Päijänne-Tavastland i Finland. Padasjoki har cirka  invånare och har en yta på  km². Grannkommuner är Asikkala, Tavastehus, Kangasala, Kuhmois, Pälkäne och Sysmä.

Padasjoki är enspråkigt finskt.

I början av 1400-talet avskildes Padasjoki kapell från Sysmä. En förvaltningssocken med samma namn fanns 1442 varför kapellet bör ha funnits då. Padasjoki kyrksocken nämns första gången 1471. I början av 1500-talet avskildes Kuhmois kapell från Padasjoki.

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For the first time since its inception, Think 20 (T20) Argentina, the network of research institutes and think tanks from G20 countries, has a dedicated Task Force to explore issues on women's economic rights and labour inclusion. The T20 provides research-based policy advice to the G20, facilitates interaction among its members and the policy community, and communicates with the broader public about issues of global importance. In turn, the T20 Gender Economic Equity (GEE) Task Force will contribute knowledge and evidence to multilateral forum discussions on how to foster women's economic rights.
The GEE Task Force is producing seven Policy Briefs with concrete recommendations to decision makers on topics including women's financial inclusion, labour inclusion, digital inclusion, the care economy, gender mainstreaming, the future of work and rural women. The diverse Task Force is composed of over 50 experts from 19 countries around the world.
The objective of the Lunchtime Panel Event at the International Association for Feminist Economics' 27th Annual Conference is to present the GEE Task Force's key recommendations, as well introducing G20 process and structures to IAFFE participants. The panelists will address the group's advocacy strategy and share key advocacy opportunities on women's economic rights within the G20 structures. Furthermore, the panel will seek to inspire feminist economists to engage with the T20 Task Force on Gender Economic Equity to ensure the group's continuity in the years to come.


Office Warehouse of approximately 500 square metres on total land area of 874 square metres. Well located on Belgravia Street being only 100 metres from the Great Eastern Highway intersection and 7 kilometres from the Perth CBD.
Offices have some partitions plus open showroom area. Excellent access to Warehouse via high roller door. Good onsite parking and well maintained gardens.
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So you think YOU AIN'T WORTH IT??
I had just laid in bed. My heart raced through the event of the day. It was more of an appraisal than a casual "memory review".
"Did I hit Father's Target for my life today? Was the mandate on the Birthplace EFFECTIVELY EXECUTED?"
I scrolled through my phone in search of nothing in particular. I wasnt sure if I should read my mobile bible. I had spent a bulk of my time studying the scriptures and I had just returned from bible study at the church.
"Should I Play Candy Crush Saga?" I thought.
Undecided, I landed on my photos. I was simply looking for the appriopriate one for my next post online. I didnt seem to find any in particular and so headed for my videos.
I came across this one which i have shared below. Someone had sent it to me on whatsapp some days back. I hadnt had the time to view it until this moment.
My heart broke at the end of this video.
I thought about how those grains could never be recovered.
So the devil has ceaselessly launched his devices against you.
You have ran, cried and sought shades under "seed sowing", all kinds of fastings, Endless night prayers, ceaseless tonguing and what have you.
Inspite of all that,The enemy is still at it.
Like the little boy for whose grain the birds desperately chase him; SO DOES THE ENEMY CHASE YOU FOR YOUR SUBSTANCE (DESTINY)!!!
You think you aint worth the chase?
You coming out of one challenge and the next one hits you. You doing everything right and yet it just aint turning out as you expect.
"Cant God hear my cries?" You ask.
What would the adult have done anyway? BIRDS DONT HEAR ENGLISH, SO DOES THE ENEMY.
Your Pastors cant seem to pray off the enemy and his ceaseless atacks.
They just aint showing up enough to bring the chase to an end.
Some have even assumed that you might be cursed or are been afflicted by demonic ties made by your fore fathers. Others have said you are possessed.
How frustrated and alone you have felt for years.
That chase can only come to halt by the SOVEREIGN COMMAND OF THE WRITER OF TIME, AFTER YOU HAVE PERSEVERED.
Another child tried scaring the birds away but the birds IGNORED HIM and went straight on for the boy with the grains.
Your friend, co-ministers, business mates or classmates and siblings don't have the same SUBSTANCE(DESTINY) as you. This is why the enemy ain't giving them as much pressure as he is unleashing at you.
Do you still think you aren't worth the chase?
Just before you contemplate on DASHING YOUR GRAINS to the devourers of destiny.
2. The promise is obtained through FAITH and PERSEVERANCE.
4. God doesn't start a project that HE WOULDN'T OR CAN'T FINISH.The One who called you is FAITHFUL and HE WILL bring it to pass.
If YOU AREN'T WORTH MUCH. THE ENEMY WONT FIGHT SO HARD.
DON'TDASH YOUR GRAINS, YOUR SEASON IS HERE!!!


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Q: juego de golf en c++ Tengo que entregar un ejercicio en c++ que consiste en un juego de golf, en el cual se pueda jugar con 2 personas y que sea por turnos donde deberán adivinar a cuantas casillas de distancia caerá la pelota en agujero, que el agujero en donde tiene que caer la pelota se genere aleatoriamente y que los jugadores solo tengan 3 oportunidades, si lo hacen a la primera ganan 30 pts, a la segunda 20 pts y a la 3ra 10 y que [![introducir la descripción de la imagen aquí][1]][1]gane el jugador que realice mas puntos .
La verdad soy principiante en esto y no tengo idea de como hacerlo, si alguien pudiera ayudarme se lo agradecería.
  #include<iostream>
   #include<conio.h>
  #include<windows.h>
  #include<stdio.h>
  #include <time.h>

using namespace std;
void inicio();
void players();
void campo();
void personita();
char player1[10],player2[10];
int gol,gol2;

void gotoxy( int x , int y){

    HANDLE manipulador;
    manipulador =GetStdHandle(STD_OUTPUT_HANDLE);
    COORD Coordenadas;
    Coordenadas.X=x;
    Coordenadas.Y=y;
    SetConsoleCursorPosition(manipulador,Coordenadas);
    }

    void inicio(){
    printf(" Minigolf titulo");

        }
    void players(){

    printf(" Usted es el player \n");
    printf(" Ingrese su nombre \n ");
    scanf("%c",&player1);
    fflush(stdin);
    printf(" Usted es el player 2  \n");
    printf(" Ingrese su nombre  \n " );
    scanf("%c",&player2);
        }

        void personita(){
    printf("     O   \n");
    printf("    /|\ |  \n");
   printf("     / \ |.  O \n ");

            }

    void campo(){

    int i,x,y;

     for(y=0;y<120;y++){
     gotoxy(y,17);
     printf("_");

            }
      srand(time(NULL));
      printf("%d",rand());
      gotoxy(85,19);
      printf("|_|\n");

    introducir el código aquí

 printf(" Dispare por favor un digito \n");
  fflush(stdin);
 scanf("%d",&gol);

    }

    int main()
    {
     inicio();
     gotoxy(79,25);std::cout<<" HECHO POR";
     printf(" Jorge Ramirez Penagos\n");

     players();
     personita();
     campo();
     personita();
     getch();
     return 0;

    }

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Q: Value is either too large or too small for type 'int32' with multiplying only I viewed a lot of topic in this subject, and i knew this error is because the process involves a number larger than what int32 supports.
but in my project all the other 3 processes is completed successfully (add - subtract - divide), except multiplication.
for example, a big number like 9999999999 could be processed with the previously mentioned 3 processes, but with multiplying it gives the error mentioned in title.
I am using datatable.compute and this is my code:
Try
    Dim myvalue As String = CalculatorText.Text
    Dim calc As New DataTable()
    Dim result = CType(calc.Compute(myvalue, Nothing), Double)
    CalculatorResult.Text = result
Catch ex As Exception
    MsgBox(ex.Message)
End Try

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i am using datatable.compute to calculate multiple processes
e.g. (13 + 656 - 54 * 65 / 45) which is written in textbox (calcultorText).
when i try to multiply relatively small numbers, it gives this error:

while with large numbers, it is done without any problems:

A: I have an answer for you. First, your usage is invalid. This is abuse of opportunity. It makes no sense once however. You've created a table without any columns. And then you call Compute where you pass some arbitrary math operation. Even that I don't know what is in myvalue, I can imagine, something like this 99999999 * 99999999. And what for?
Dim calc As New DataTable()
Dim result = CType(calc.Compute(myvalue, Nothing), Double)

The Compute method was done for certain table operations as below.
Public Shared Sub Main()
    Dim t = New DataTable("x")
    t.Columns.Add("c1", GetType(Integer))

    t.Rows.Add(Integer.MaxValue)
    t.Rows.Add(Integer.MaxValue)
    ' ERROR! but replace column type with GetType(double) and works
    Dim res = t.Compute("Sum(c1) * 9999999999", Nothing)
    Console.WriteLine(res)
End Sub

As you see above, if you had a defined column with accommodating data type, you could calculate math expressions with large numerical outputs. But what you do, you don't calculate table expression, you are using DataTable ability in the wrong application.
You should probably write a parser and just load values into variables, that just do x + y. In fact, this was already answered before here
A little hacky workaround can be this
t.Columns.Add("c1", GetType(double)) ' define a column
t.Rows.Add(1) ' Add "1" to a single row
' And multiply your expression by 1 as result of SUM, always
Dim res As Double = CType(t.Compute("Sum(c1) * 999999999999 * 9999999999", Nothing), Double)

That will work


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Panel by Panel: Fantastic Four #1
Marvel is publishing Fantastic Four #1: Panel by Panel, so the Fire and Water Podcast Network is taking all the credit. But is such a book viable? Siskoid seeks out the FantastiCast's Andrew Leyland to see if it is, letting the randomizer pick one panel from FF#1 at random. You'll need to take your radiation meds for this one.
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Tags: Andrew Leyland, Fantastic Four, Jack Kirby, Panel by Panel, Stan Lee
12 responses to "Panel by Panel: Fantastic Four #1"
Benjamin Kellogg says:
So much to love about this panel, which really captures the essence of early FF in one breath-taking moment in time. The two word balloons are perfectly panicked. The left highlights the debilitating physical effects of the cosmic ray storm immediately felt by our heroes; the figure on the left it's associated with is presumably Johnny, but I've always thought it fits better with Ben, who will indeed become much heavier shortly (could be Sue, too, given her power set's dependence on a clear mental state, but it looks more like a male figure to me). The right balloon succinctly ascertains the primary cause of the group's present troubles; given how much he harps on the point for years afterward, the deliverer of this "line in the sand" speech has got to be Reed. A lot of hard feelings being felt by both here, even as they're flung helplessly through the zero-G cabin (When did they loosen their seatbelts, or did the rocket not have any?). I also love the thick horizontal lines of the storm zinging across the panel; that was one of my favorite parts of the title sequence to the FF's '67 Hanna-Barbera cartoon, and it's just as visually engaging here. Great use of Pepto pink for an otherworldly background shade, our heroes contrasting nicely against it in an alarming red. The only element of this panel I have very little to say about is the blue machine in the bottom right corner; it certainly looks like it could attach to one of those crazy Kirby computers, but it's not doing much for me at present. I do hope you continue breaking this issue down; that image of our four transformed heroes' hands coming in for the pledge to a new team, Ben's rocky digits joining at the last second, are the ultimate Little League "good game" gesture.
Siskoid says:
Some great thoughts there.
No plans to keep covering the same issue, as the randomizer is too fickle for that. Episodes of Panel by Panel have spanned more than a hundred years, multiple publishers, and even several countries!
Fair enough. I'll probably give the Little Nemo episode a listen soon as that's a topic I've wanted to deep-dive for quite some time. Also, I'm a sucker for a good Chip Kidd coffee-table showpiece ("Batman Animated" is a joy to journey through), so the "FF Panel by Panel" book will definitely be on my radar this holiday season, and maybe Maximum FF too (if "P by P" doesn't reprint the same essays).
I know navigating the FWP feed can be tough, so here's the listing for every episode of Panel by Panel:
http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/tag/panel-by-panel/
Chris Franklin says:
Great discussion, and a great panel to discuss. I think this is all interesting, because some historians contend that Kirby's art in FF #1 is rather crude for his output at the time. Jack Kirby Collector #58 "Lee & Kirby: The Wonder Years" postulates Kirby's art in Amazing Adventures #6, which came out the same month, also from Atlas/Marvel, was far superior in design and execution. So despite it's seminal importance, FF #1 is not even the best example of Kirby's art from the period to be enlarged!
Captain Entropy says:
Great analysis, gents. I think you saw everything that was in the panel, and I think you avoided making up anything for which there was no evidence. That made your discussion both satisfying and informative. Also, excellent American accent by Andy on the dialogue!
I looked up cosmic rays on Wikipedia, because I remembered from school they really could go through shielding more than other types of radiation. Turns out the "rays" thing is a misnomer from early on. They're really high-energy subatomic particles and even some heavier nuclei. They come from the sun and from elsewhere in the Milky Way galaxy. The highest energy particles even come from outside our galaxy, possibly from supernovae.
The Earth's magnetic field deflects a lot of them, so they really are an issue for astronauts. They're especially a concern for potential manned missions to Mars. The damage cosmic rays do to our cells may be far more mundane, and there's no evidence of them giving anyone fantastic powers, but otherwise Stan and Jack were pretty spot-on. Stan always criticized his own scientific ignorance. I found the counter-evidence refreshing.
The recent film Stowaway pictures a mission to Mars that has to deal with just the sort of problem you mention.
Thanks, Siskoid. Is it worth watching? I know you've watched a movie or two, so I imagine you're qualified to make a recommendation.
Depends who you ask. I've seen a lot of bad reviews, and I admit I'm a sucker for "astronaut procedurals". Still, I gave this one 4 stars out of 5 and a "like" on Letterboxd. That's a strong recommendation. I love the cast, I love the moral dilemma, the third act had me breathless.
Good enough for me.
Anj says:
Glad to see this show brought back and definitely love the conversation here. The perfect panel for the randomizer to pick.
For me, for a company to put out such a book, the comic either needs to be of significant importance or the art needs to be worthy.
I could see me musing over purchasing a 'Panel by Panel' Bernie Wrightson book, or Brian Bolland book, or even John Totleben book. Maybe Barry Windsor Smith? But the art needs to hold up to such scrutiny.
I'm chuffed to bits to have this show back, I feared the last guest had killed it. What a fun panel and what a great guest… I had (perhaps still have, but I think it went to the charity shop) the Maximum FF book. It was a fun curio but not something that works – Lee and Kirby were creating drive-by comics, not trying for masterworks to be studied. Andrew pointed out some of the problems with the book project. I doubt even the supposedly superior Amazing Adventures #6 would yield much more worth talking about – I don't have the trained eyes of Kirby Collectors, but I don't see the quality as being so different.
I like this panel a lot, but it's true value is in its context and legacy, as you pointed out.
I have to say, the colourists were pretty workshy back then; you might argue the toss and say all the pink and red is to create a mood, but check out any of those earliest Marvel books and pretty much every panel is monochrome. I actually really like it. And I love word balloons that have been coloured in, they're so cheery.
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Ted Cruz to hold rally in Mission Valley Monday
Posted at 4:50 AM, Apr 11, 2016
SAN DIEGO -- Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is scheduled to hold a rally in Mission Valley on behalf of his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination Monday night, 57 days before the June 7 California primary.
The rally at the Town & Country Resort is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. RSVPs to be added to the waiting list are being accepted on the Eventbrite website.
The 45-year-old Cruz is also scheduled to hold a rally earlier today in Irvine.
Both of Cruz's opponents for the Republican nomination are scheduled to campaign in New York today in advance of its April 19 primary. Businessman Donald J. Trump is scheduled to hold a nighttime rally in Albany and Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans to hold town hall meetings in Troy and Saratoga Springs.
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Each 5 gm serving of Rule 1 BCAA provides 2.5 gm of Leucine and 1.25 gm of Isoleucine and 1.25 gm of Valine.
• Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are essential Branched Chain Amino acids that are important for muscle growth.
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• 1 scoop of Rule 1 BCAA has to be taken in 250-300ml of cold water.
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Mix (1) one teaspoon of R1 BCAAs with 8-10oz. of cold water and consume before, during or after intense training sessions.
Q.1 What is R1 BCAAs?
R1 BCAAs provides 5 grams of the three Branched Chain Amino Acids (L-Valine, L-Leucine, and L-Isoleucine) in the clinically proven 2:1:1 ratio.
Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are obtained from proteins found in diet especially in meat, dairy products, and legumes. These cannot be produced by the body.
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BCAAs are metabolized directly in the muscle and not in the liver.
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Q.3 What is the ideal time to consume R1 BCAAs?
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Q.4 Can R1 BCAAs be consumed intra-workout?
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Q.7 Can R1 BCAAs be consumed by vegetarians?
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Reclaiming her Laguna Niguel home that had backed the $40,000 bond she posted for Duffy's bail, Lestringant watched as private investigators and Orange County sheriff's deputies led him away Wednesday.
Duffy, 29, was taken to Orange County Jail. He is due for a Superior Court hearing on Monday.
Prosecutors say the handsome Scotsman romanced several women in their late 30s to 50s, then talked them into giving him their money so he could invest it for them in the European stock market. But, instead of investing the funds, they say, Duffy used the money to support an extravagant lifestyle that included expensive cars, fancy clothes and high-priced watches. He is charged with grand theft.
Lestringant, 41, had put up $4,000 in cash and used her house as collateral.
Lestringant was not available for comment. However, Thomas G. Martin, a private investigator representing her who accompanied sheriff's deputies on Wednesday, said his client needed the money for investment purposes.
Martin said Duffy was taken aback when several investigators from Martin Investigative Services of Orange showed up at the Lestringant residence accompanied by two sheriff's deputies.
Lestringant married Duffy in Las Vegas last January in order to avoid testifying against him, but those hopes were dashed when a Harbor Municipal Court judge ruled that, as an alleged victim, Lestringant must take the stand.
She was one of several women who have alleged that Duffy swindled them out of money by promising to invest their funds in the European stock market. Police have estimated that Duffy took about $100,000 from at least nine women in Orange County and in cities around the world.
Attorneys representing Duffy say that he has returned cash and several items bought with some of the money given him, including a gold Rolex watch and a 1969 white Rolls-Royce.


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SDP Episode 5: Survival Expert Mykel Hawke
Green Beret, author, TV personality, and survival expert Mykel Hawke joins the Sheepdog Project to share his knowledge
In this episode, Doc interviews Green Beret, survival expert, and TV personality, Mykel Hawke.
Mykel Hawke is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces officer, author, and television and film personality. He is perhaps best known for the shows he created on Discovery Channel called Man, Woman, Wild and One Man Army. He created two shows for Travel Channel called Lost Survivors and Outdoor Channel called Elite Tactical Unit.
Tim Kennedy's legend began at his local Army recruiter's office on September 12th, 2001. His training to earn his Green Beret was featured in the book "Chosen Soldier." Kennedy is now a Ranger qualified Special Forces Sniper with deployments in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and multiple other deployments around the world. He is the only soldier to win the grueling 3 day All Army Combatives Tournament three times. Kennedy has a black belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Modern Army Combatives. He is also one of the top ranked mixed martial arts fighters in the world, a position he achieved while simultaneously serving his country at the highest levels of special operations. He is currently ranked among the top Middleweights in the UFC. Tim has been featured on many television shows, most recently "Hunting Hitler" on the History Channel
Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as a Doctor of Emergency Medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Throughout his career, Mike has deployed to 17 different countries, from counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America, to the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in Southwest Asia and North Africa.
Along the way, Mike has been trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT Sniper, High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces Medic, Operations and intelligence Sergeant, and finally, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician.
Mike is also a martial arts enthusiast, who trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. His passion for martial arts motivated him to become a practicing fight doctor. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. He co-stars with Tim Kennedy on Hunting Hitler on the History Channel.
Mykel Hawke @mykelhawke
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HawkesHooch/
Website: http://www.mykelhawke.com
Sheepdog Response: https://sheepdogresponse.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sheepdogresponse/
Twitter and instagram: @TimKennedyMMA @DrMikeSimpson
Email: hoplonmedical@gmail.com
MOTW #82: Tactical Combat Casualty Care
MOTW #81: The Dichotomy of Man
MOTW #80: Mental Health and BJJ with Brad Barnes
MOTW #126: Adam Haidary of Effective Fitness Combatives (EFC)
MOTW #125:Eli Halpern of Golden Cricket
MOTW #124: Vitality
MOTW #122: McDojo Life's Rob Ingram
MOTW #121: Health vs Fitness
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I am a planner by nature. Definitely a Type A. I like to have things planned out in advance, I like to know what's coming-in life, school, family, everything. So, it might surprise someone to find out that even with that personality, I haven't been planning for our homeschool.
In years past, we did a very light preschool approach at home, and I always over planned. I eventually found out that it was a huge waste of my time, AND ended up stressing me out because we never stayed on track. I wasted so much time and resources printing, planning, and getting things ready, only for us to either skip certain things, or never even get around to those weeks.
I see so many homeschooling moms who take time in the summer to plan out their entire school year at once. I always thought that would be me. It seems so appealing to have an entire years worth of plans laid out!
But I eventually considered our lifestyle and every day things going on and realized that would never work for us, at least not right now. Sick days come up. Service days come up. Vacation happens. Field trips happen. Anytime we would take a day off it would set back the entire year of plans and that would drive me insane. I would feel like we either need to make up that school day (when? On a weekend or evening?? Double school one day?) or my calendar would just be off and that would drive my Type A crazy.
So, I decided to try just not planning for this year. And it is working fabulously!!!
Every day when we get done with school, I take a peek at the lessons for the following day and see what I need to get ready and that's it! After we are done for the day, I write down what lessons we did in a calendar, just to keep track of how many days of school and what we did. We don't actually need to do that for our state, we have really lax homeschooling laws here, but I just do it for my peace of mind.
This way, if we ever need to take a day off randomly (like we did Monday, because a couple of us weren't feeling well), it doesn't set us back at all. I just pick back up the next day where we left off and do those lessons.
I never thought this would work for me because I am such a planner, but I feel so much freedom for school now and love that we are making our way through each of the subjects at our pace. If my kids need extra time to learn a math concept, we can take it without feeling like we're setting the rest of the month back. Sweet freedom!
For our ocean unit, or other supplemental activities or things, I do sometimes have ideas going on things I want to do with the kids. Sometimes I'll pin it to save for later, or just keep a running list of random activities I want to add in. This way, I have things ready to go, and in that way I plan a bit, but it doesn't mess anything up if we don't get to it.
If you are a homeschooling mom, how do you plan? The whole year at once? A week at a time? A month at a time? Not at all?


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Q: Multiple CASE with concatenation I need to use a multiple CASE statements while concatenating 2 columns from a table.
Here is the scneario, how can we achieve this.
In my select we are concatenating col1 + col3 from Table A.

From TABLE A,
  when col2 value is NULL and
   if COL3 value is 0000
    then pick value from COL1 of TABLE B
    ELSE if COL3 value IS NOT EQUAL TO 0000
     pick value from COL2 of TABLE B

Table A:
col1 col2 col3
aa   null 0000
bb   null 1234

Table b:
col1 col2  col3
LMNO PQRST

I tried something like this which is not working,
select
 (a.col1 || '+' || a.col3)
 CASE WHEN (a.col2 IS NULL) THEN
    CASE WHEN (a.col3 = '0000') THEN
     (Select col1 from b)
     ELSE (a.col3 <> '0000')
     (Select col2 from b)
 ELSE
  a.col2
 as TEST

A: Assuming the join condition is based  on a.column_will_have_same_value  = b.column_will_have_same_value
select (a.col1 || '+' || a.col3)
,  CASE WHEN a.col2 IS NULL AND a.col3 = '0000' THEN b.col1
        WHEN a.col2 IS NULL AND a.col3 <> '0000' THEN b.col2
        WHEN a.col2 IS NOT NULL A THEN a.col2
    END  as TEST
 FROM tableA a
 inner join tableB b on a.column_will_have_same_value  = b.column_will_have_same_value

A: Is this something you are expecting?
proc sql;
select
case
    when a.col2 is null and a.col3='0000' then a.col1||b.col1
    when a.col3<>'0000' then a.col1||b.col2
end as value

from tablea a, tableb b;
quit;


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Broadband Company NTI Connect Acquires Vertical Communications
NTI Connect backed by private equity firm ORIX Capital Partners, acquires Vertical Communications Inc. (Verticom).
by Ty Trumbull • Dec 16, 2019
Chicago-based broadband company NTI Connect has acquired Vertical Communications Inc. (Verticom) for an undisclosed amount.
Based in Dallas and operating throughout the South-Central United States, Verticom says it provides specialized in-house turnkey solutions to wireless, small cell, and fiber providers.
Founded in 2001, Verticom has 150 employees, according to the Dallas Business Journal. The firm is led by its founder, President, and CEO Jeff Lewis. Lewis commented on the deal:
"This is a great opportunity to enhance our people platform, elevate our strong brand and scale our technology to better serve our customers in support of NTI's vision to be an industry-leading nationwide digital infrastructure services company."
"We are excited for the next stage of VERTICOM's evolution which will take us from a Regional superpower, to nationwide deployment teams and ultimately international operations through NTI's European subsidiary."
Jim Estes, CEO, NTI Connect
For its part, NTI was bought by private equity firm ORIX Capital Partners in November 2018. Its primary clients include Google, Verizon, AT&T, and Comcast. The addition of Verticom allows the company to scale its operations in a new area of the country with enhanced capabilities in the wireless and fiber segments, according to NTI's CEO Jim Estes:
"VERTICOM's current base of operations in Dallas, Houston, Oklahoma City and Little Rock have allowed it to support the recent technology sector growth in the South. In addition, the strength of their people and brand have allowed VERTICOM to execute direct contracts with many of the nation's top public and private digital infrastructure companies."
Fiber M&A Plays
Investment in fiber optic network companies has risen as experts point to a dearth of fiber infrastructure in the United States. According to a 2017 Deloitte report, the US needs to invest between $130 billion and $150 billion in the technology in the coming years if 5G networks are to grow.
Eager to potentially cash in on such growth, M&A activity has been consistent in the market. Recent deals include:
May 2019: FirstLight — a fiber-optic, Internet, data center, cloud, and voice services provider — acquired Maine Fiber Company.
May 2019: Fiber optic network owner Zayo Group Holdings was taken private through acquisition following pressure from activist investors.
Apr 2018: ZenFi Networks and Cross River Fiber merged to create a "leading communications infrastructure provider" that offers fiber and colocation services in the New York and New Jersey metro areas.
May 2018: ExteNet Systems acquired Hudson Fiber Network (HFN), gaining a fiber optic infrastructure footprint across the New York and New Jersey region.
Jul 2017: EQT bought Lumos Networks for approximately $950 million.
Dec 2016: Consolidated Communications acquired FairPoint Communications, a broadband fiber and managed services provider for $1.5 billion in stock.
Top 10 Lists for various technologies and companies
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A fiction series produced as a Podcast since September 2007. A Spin-Off from the shared story universe Metamor Keep, Metamor City takes the High Fantasy setting of the original and projects the timeline forward 1300 years. The result is part Urban Fantasy, part Cyberpunk, part City Noir, and part Shining City. Yes, all in one place.
Metamor City is the capital of the Empire of Metamor, a mostly-benevolent superpower ruled by the Genius Loci of the valley where the city is built. The constraints of geography and the power of Magitek resulted in a Mega City where "moving up in the world" is a literal reality: the wealthy inhabit the highest levels of the massive skyscraper towers, while the ground level is a haven for criminals, feral monsters and those too poor to escape further up. Laying over the entire city is The Curse, an ancient enchantment that will randomly transform the body of anyone who stays around more than a few days, unless appropriate protective magic is used.
The series falls somewhere in the middle of the Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism: Grey and Gray Morality is a common theme, and while there are plenty of Reasonable Authority Figures, they're unable to solve many of the city's systemic problems.
The series so far consists of one novel and about a dozen shorter stories ranging in length from flash fiction to novellas. The stories do not focus on a single ongoing plot, but characters from one story often pop up later in others as their interests coincide or run into conflict with each other. The head author states that there is an over-arching Metaplot that will reveal itself as the series continues.
There is a Character Page, but it needs lots of fleshing out.
Provides examples of:
Affably Evil: Malcolm ard'Valos, the vampire prince who rules The Syndicate in Metamor City.
Always Chaotic Evil: Averted hard with most creatures, including vampires and succubae. Not that the characters always realize this...
The Archmage: Artax.
Attractive Bent Gender: Danni in Making the Cut is the most prominent on-screen example, though thanks to the original intention of the Curse, all androgynes tend to make for this (and have the increased libido to match).
A Wizard Did It: Artax keeps a sign in his shop that reads: "Because I'm a wizard, that's how" and often simply points to it when people wonder how he knows so much.
Badass Family: The Sommers Cell. At the start of Making the Cut, this polyamorous family includes three retired Super Soldiers and a seer. By the end they've added a psychic healer who is also a Lightning Bruiser in hand-to-hand combat, and a Badass Adorable teenage girl who is, possibly, the most powerful Telepath on the planet. So, yeah ... don't mess with their kids.
Beauty Equals Goodness: Inverted by the Leanan Sidhe in Whispers in the Wood. Melodia is impossibly beautiful, and so glorious to look upon that she makes Abbey fall to her knees and weep ... and she is an amoral monster who feels no compunctions about killing and torturing mortals for the sake of "art".
Bigger on the Inside: Kyia's Citadel, which houses more than a million people. Given that the outside is a mile high, the mind boggles at how impossibly huge the inside is...
Born Lucky: Callie Linder, whose supernatural heritage warps the laws of probability in her favor.
Broken Bird: Fiona in Making the Cut, though even she isn't aware of how she got "broken". (She finds out near the end of the story.)
The Chessmaster: Malcolm ard'Valos.
Chivalrous Pervert: Artax has traces of (and certainly a reputation for) this; he seems overly fond of turning men into pretty women either as a joke or a lesson, but he never actually tries anything with them, and is reliable when push comes to shove.
The City Narrows: The Street, which takes up virtually all the space at ground level.
Coincidence Magnet: Callie Linder -- the result of her unconscious, probability-altering powers bleeding over to affect the people around her.
Cool and Unusual Punishment:
In Make Believe Artax (temporarily) transfigures giant pink bunny ears, to match the newly pink uniform, onto an MCPD officer who tried to force Artax away from a police operation.
Artax has also threatened to turn people into Lutins a time or two, but it's never been seen to happen in a story.
Curse: It was intended as a Baleful Polymorph by the Evil Wizard, in three different forms. Metamor's defenders were able to modify it but could not remove it once it took hold of a person. It has become a Genetic Curse that affects people over a long range, and is centered on the Citadel of Metamor City.
Dark and Troubled Past: In Make Believe it is implied that Artax has one of these.
Dark Is Not Evil: Jenna in Troubled Minds. Despite her obviously demonic heritage and her supernatural hunger for sexual energy, she tries to be as good and moral of a person as she can be. Ms. Fallon as well.
Earn Your Happy Ending: Most of the protagonists in the series. Daniel has to take this to almost ludicrous extremes in Making the Cut.
Evil Plan: 'Making the Cut' is the most famous, conducted by The vampire prince Malcolm ard'Valos. Malcolm has his underling turn an Elder of the Psi Collective into a mole for his crime syndicate. He uses her for months to feed disinformation to the Collective. At this point it becomes a Xanatos Gambit. Malcolm sends her to capture the telepaths who were responsible for leading a successful attack on his organization earlier in the story. No matter what happens, Malcolm wins: either Miriam succeeds and he gets two more powerful telepaths under his control, or she fails and the Collective loses one of its most powerful Elders.
The Fair Folk:
The Leanan Sidhe in Whispers in the Wood.
There have been references to "Sidhe partisans" conducting terrorist attacks in various parts of the Empire.
Janus Starson has ... issues with the Sidhe Lord who embodies the concept of Santa Claus (who has also been referred to as the Holly King and St. Nicholas).
Friendly Neighborhood Vampire: Morgan Drauling.
Gender Bender: One of three versions of the Curse of Metamor, highlighted in Making the Cut and Anniversary.
Genius Loci: Majestrix Kyia, the chief of state for the Empire, is actually the spirit of the Citadel that stands at the heart of the city.
Good Is Not Nice: Janus Starson and the Lothanasi.
Half-Human Hybrid: Examples seen so far include half-celestials, half-fiends, half-Elves, and half-lutins (called Breed).
Have You Seen My God?: Maybe the Creator is still around, but more subtle than He used to be. Maybe he's broken into pieces. Maybe the God the theists worship is real and still around, but is more of a Dimension Lord and not the actual creator of all things. Something is powering the Ecclesiasts' divine magic, but maybe it's just the power of faith being fueled by The Force.
Healing Hands: Daniel in Making the Cut has this ability as a psychic power.
Hive Mind: The members of the Psi Collective form psychic "gestalts" for group decision-making.
Hilarious Outtakes
I Know Your True Name:
Whispers in the Wood: The Leanan Sidhe (a powerful faery) tries to get Abbey Preston to trade her name for information. Another character made a similar bargain with the faery, and it didn't end well for them.
I See Dead People: Abbey Preston, after the events of Making the Cut.
Infinity+1 Sword: Elemacil, the holy sword used by Janus.
Kuudere: Fiona in Making the Cut.
Laser-Guided Amnesia: Fiona in Making the Cut, who has no idea where her extreme fear of being helpless comes from. It turns out that's because someone erased her memory to cover up their involvement in her mother's death.
Light Is Not Good: In Broken Angel we learn about the devas -- beautiful celestial beings that are basically soulless killing machines. While they were bred for Demon Slaying, there are plenty of folks with demonic blood in Metamor who are not actually evil ... and the devas don't worry much about the distinction.
Loads and Loads of Characters: Oh yeah.
No Bisexuals: Averted. Many times.
Not Growing Up Sucks: One of three versions of the Curse of Metamor.
Occult Detective: Abbey Normal Preston.
Our Dragons Are Different:
Patrol: The dragon known as Guerra takes a perverse delight in hunting the aeromancers who patrol the border between Metamor Valley and the Dragon Mountains. Fortunately, he seems to be satisfied with disabling their aerofighters and then lowering them to earth, rather than killing them outright.
The Case of the Golden Egg: A dragon is living in Metamor City in human form, posing as a member of the nobility. She is vain (of course), arrogant (of course), uses mortals as her pawns (of course), and is driven into a homicidal rage when someone dares to steal what belongs to her.
Our Elves Are Better
Our Gods Are Greater: First, there's the Creator God of the the Earth (aka Eli/Iluvatar), who may or may not still be around. Then there's the group of Sufficiently Advanced Aliens who had set themselves up as Physical Gods (aka the old pantheon, Fallen Gods). Then there's the Elders, who were the Dimension Lords who made the Sufficiently Advanced Aliens in the first place -- gods to the gods themselves.
Our Orcs Are Different: The lutins are a short, hardy, green-skinned race with a deep animistic spiritual tradition. They're also superstitious and greedy and tend to end up at the bottom rungs of Metamor society.
Our Souls Are Different: It is often said within the series that the "mortal soul" is what makes humans (and other mortal creatures) capable of exercising free will.
Our Vampires Are Different:
The vampires run The Syndicate, are bound to each other in unbreakable ties of dominance and submission, and form psychic links with the people they feed on (which can lead to insanity in those who feed too recklessly).
They do cast reflections but hate mirrors, due to a nasty feedback loop caused by looking into their own Hypnotic Eyes.
Vampires were created by one of the Fallen Gods, Lilith, from the Elves, to be the ultimate predator to challenge Humans and Elves.
Petting Zoo People: One of three versions of the Curse of Metamor.
Physical God: Lots of them, thanks to a Screw Destiny maneuver by The Chosen One. The gods of the old pantheon (aka the Fallen Gods) were left in physical bodies with only a fraction of their former power. They gain power from the energy of mortal souls (in a Gods Need Prayer Badly way), and there are some who are stronger than others even after their fall.
Pieces of God: This is the Universalists' explanation for why there are so many uber-powerful-but-not-actually-omnipotent beings running around the cosmos. (Mortals are Pieces of God, too, in this view -- just smaller ones.)
Polyamory: The Psi Collective is built around "breeding cells", which usually have one man and three to five women, all of whom have romantic relationships with each other. The Sommers Cell in Making the Cut shows both the advantages and disadvantages of this arrangement.
Prophecy Twist: In Make Believe Artax looks into the future of Jon Tunstall, an angry and powerful young mage, and sees the young man trying to rally a group of young wizards with criminal histories, sees Tunstall standing in a room full of terrified people with power flowing from his hands as the walls crumble down around them, and lastly he sees Tunstall standing over his, Artax's, very still and prone body. Later in the story Artax gets independent confirmation of Tunstall attempting to rally the other students and realizes that his vision is already coming to pass. Turns out that Tunstall was attempting to rally the students to join him in helping Artax to face the current threat; the power that Artax saw coming from Tunstall's hands was holding the walls and ceiling up long enough for the people in the collapsing room to get out; and when Artax can't redirect all of the energy that the Big Bad hurls against him and collapses, it's Tunstall who takes care of the rest, and then sees to Artax after the confrontation.
Proud Scholar Race: The Elves, of course.
Psychic Powers: Many types of psychic characters have appeared, including teeps (telepathy), teeks (telekinesis), espers (clairvoyance/precognition), pyros (pyrokinesis), sparkies (fulgurkinesis), and egoists (biopsychokinesis). Most psis have no more than two of these abilities.
Really Seven Hundred Years Old: Ms Fallon, the succubus who runs the Serenity Arms Apartment Complex. Many other immortals fall into this category, as well.
Robe and Wizard Hat: Mostly averted, but Artax plays up this stereotype to the hilt . . . that is unless he has to go into battle, at which point his wardrobe is pure practicality.
Second Law of Gender Bending: Danni in Making the Cut. Subverted when it turns out that she was Brainwashed into feeling that way by Jared.
Shout-Out: The SPELLS 4 U magic shop, an homage to the Spells R Us shared story universe.
Shut Up, Kirk: No actual battle ensues, at least not a physical one, but Janus gets one from Ms Fallon and Kate in The Sentinel.
The Sociopath: Victor in Making the Cut.
The Soulsaver: Abbey Preston in Whispers in the Wood.
Split Personality: Many androgynes have this, including Evan/Eva and Daniel/Danni in Making the Cut.
Split Personality Merge: Sasha and Abbey at the end of Making the Cut.
Sufficiently Analyzed Magic: People can earn degrees in "manology" to understand the theoretical underpinnings of magic, regardless of whether they have any magical aptitude themselves.
Thanatos Gambit: Miriam pulls one of these on Malcolm and Braddock at the end of Making the Cut: not only does she deny them the mole that they went to such trouble to obtain, but she arranges things so that her thralls will get their freedom and take a large chunk of money with them when they go.
Un-Equal Rites: Wizards (highly skilled, book-smart magic users) and sorcerers (highly talented and powerful, intuitive magic users) tend to look down on each other. Wizards outnumber sorcerers by at least twenty to one, so the overall magical community tends to be biased against sorcery.
Unfazed Everyman: Will Kerenson in The Muse.
Warrior Monk: The Lothanasi Order.
Well-Intentioned Extremist: Janus and Ms Fallon both come close to this in The Sentinel, but in opposite directions -- Janus for the cause of order, Ms Fallon for the cause of freedom.
Wizards Live Longer: Artax is at least a couple of centuries old, and doesn't show signs of kicking it anytime soon.
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Mike Pence: Report of 2020 presidential run 'offensive' and 'absurd'
Published: Aug. 7, 2017 at 9:32 a.m. ET
U.S. vice president denies he's looking to fill Trump's shoes
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence vehemently denied on Sunday a New York Times report that he was positioning himself to run for president in 2020.
While President Donald Trump has given no indication he won't run for re-election, the Times reported Saturday that a number of top Republicans, including Pence, have been building fund-raising committees with an eye on the 2020 election.
That comes amid increased criticism and concern by top Republicans about Trump's chaotic administration, including multiple investigations into possible collusion by Trump's campaign team with Russia. Last week, Trump's approval rating hit a new low in a poll, with just 33% approving of his job performance.
But in a statement Sunday, Pence categorically denied he's planning to fill Trump's shoes.
""Today's article in The New York Times is disgraceful and offensive to me, my family and our entire team. The allegations in this article are categorically false and represent just the latest attempt by the media to divide this administration.""
— Vice President Mike Pence
Pence continued: "Whatever fake news may come our way, my entire team will continue to focus all our efforts to advance the president's agenda and see him re-elected in 2020. Any suggestion otherwise is both laughable and absurd."
The Times stood by its report. "We are confident in the accuracy of our reporting and will let the story speak for itself," a spokeswoman said in a statement.
A number of leading Republicans expressed uncertainty as to whether Trump would be on the 2020 ballot, according to the report, and are preparing for any eventuality.
"They see weakness in this president," Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) told the Times. "Look, it's not a nice business we're in."
Others suggested that the GOP could take the drastic step of dumping Trump if political conditions don't improve.
"We need to take one shot at liberating the Republican Party from Trump, and conservatism from Trumpism," conservative commentator William Kristol told the Times.
While five sitting U.S. presidents have been denied a nomination for a second term by their party, only one — Franklin Pierce, in 1856 — had actually been elected president. The other four had been vice presidents who took over after presidential deaths.


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Discovery Tables "Pitchmen," Animal Planet Moves Up "Whale Wars" Special
The Anthony "Sully" Sullivan-led series has been pulled after just two episodes.
Development Update: Thursday, September 2
Updates include: Oren Peli, Marc Guggenheim land ABC dramas; Alyssa Milano to star in Lifetime original; and John Enbom to bring "Free Agents" to U.S. for NBC.
Disney/Abc, ESPN and Time Warner Cable Sign Long-Term, Wide-Ranging Agreement to Carry a Variety of Video & Digital Services
This extensive and expanded rights package marks Disney Media Network's most expansive content agreement to date.
American Idol Announces Los Angeles as Final Audition City
The series will host auditions in Los Angeles beginning Wednesday, September 22.
MTV News Gives Viewers a Vip Pass to the "2010 Video Music Awards Preshow" on Sunday, September 12 at 8pm ET/PT
Nicki Minaj will be featured in her first-ever televised solo performance.
Nightline Is No. 1 Among Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 for the Week and Season to Date
ABC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 23-27.
ABC and Cafepress Unveil New ABC Online Store with Emphasis on Fan Engagement
Fans can design their own T-shirts, posters, SIGG water bottles and other custom products.
ABC Picks Up Emmy Award-Winning Reality Series "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution" for a Second Season
The series, which recently won the 2010 Emmy Award for Outstanding Reality Program, will run for six episodes.
'Tonight Show' Rebroadcasts Win the Late-Night Week of AuG. 23-27 Over 'Late Show' Originals
NBC spins the late-night numbers for the week of August 23-27.
NBC's Hit Summer Series 'America's Got Talent' Reveals the Top 10 Acts That Will Compete Live on Tuesday, September 7
The September 7 show will also include a performance from pop singer Enrique Iglesias, who will perform his #1 dance single "I Like It."
MTV Gives Fans More of Summer's #1 TV Series with the Return of "Jersey Shore After Hours"
The half-hour after-show will air Thursdays at 11:00/10:00c following the series.
Cma Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock Boosts ABC to Wednesday Summer Highs
ABC spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 1.
Big Brother Wednesday Sweeps Time Period in Viewers and Key Demographics
CBS spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 1.
TV Land Gives Viewers a Revealing Look at the Drama, Tears and Joy Behind the Scenes of the Reality Modeling Competition "She's Got the Look"
The half-hour special airs Wednesday, September 8 at 11:00/10:00c.
Nate Berkus Redesigns Weekday Television with the Launch of 'The Nate Berkus Show' Beginning September 13, 2010
"My whole life has been a conversation with women, so I wanted to create a show that reflects their lives and gives them something meaningful each day," said Berkus.
Development Update: Wednesday, September 1
Updates include: FOX lands "Locke & Key"; Mekhi Phifer to depart "Lie to Me"; and TNT on track to renew "Memphis Beat."
Syfy Journeys to Neverland in Peter Pan Prequel from Writer/Director Nick Willing
The project, due in 2011, stars Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Bob Hoskins, Raoul Trujillo and Charlie Rowe.
NBC.com Announces the 'Undercovers: Get a Room Private Screening' Online Sweepstakes to Promote Debut of NBC's New Drama 'Undercovers'
The sweepstakes will reward five lucky winners with an all-expense-paid romantic adventure for two to New York City.
Nicktoons and National Football League Draft Additional NFL Stars to Take Field on New, Action-Packed Series, Rush Zone: Guardians of the Core
Larry Fitzgerald, Brian Dawkins, Steven Jackson and Marcus Allen will join Eli Manning and Sean Payton on the series, due Monday, September 6.
Hallmark Channels President and Ceo Bill Abbott Statement Post Att Uverse Signal Drop
"When AT&T dropped our networks last night, they made clear that they don't care to provide their viewers with family-friendly programming," said the executive.
Actress Jane Lynch Guest-Stars on Nickelodeon's Icarly as Sam Puckett's Never-Before-Seen Mother, on "Isam's Mom"
Said installment will air Saturday, September 11 at 8:00/7:00c.
Grammy Award-Winner Sarah Mclachlan Performs in the "Life Unexpected" Crossover Event with "One Tree Hill" on Tuesday, October 12
Also singing in the episode will be "One Tree Hill" series star Bethany Joy Galeotti and recurring guest star Kate Voegele, along with Ben Lee and Rain Perry.
Eddie Izzard & Frances Conroy Join Season 3 of "United States of Tara"
Izzard will play Tara's brilliant psychology professor while Conroy will star as Max Gregson's (John Corbett) mother.
Jackpot? E! Investigates: The Curse of the Lottery Ii
The one-hour special premieres Wednesday, September 8 at 10:00/9:00c.
Spike TV Announces Nominees for 'Scream 2010' - 'Inception' Dominates with Nominations in 14 Categories
HBO's "True Blood" had the most nominations of any television series with 10.
Miranda Lambert Leads List of Finalists with Record Nine Nominations for "The 44th Annual Cma Awards"
The annual event airs Wednesday, November 10 at 8:00/7:00c.
Hung Has Been Picked Up for a 10-Episode Third Season to Air in 2011
The pay channel confirms its renewal of the Thomas Jane-led series.
Dennis Miller: The Big Speech, Starring the Emmy(R)-Winning HBO Favorite in His First Special on the Network in Four Years, to Debut This November
His eighth stand-up special on the network will debut Friday, November 19.
Statement by Anne Sweeney in Response to Apple Announcement Today
"Today we're proud to team with Apple on a rental option for fans of our shows," said the Disney Media Networks topper.
Summer Sizzles at MTV with Best Ratings in Three Years
MTV spins the numbers for the summer to date.
Disney Channel Premieres Handy Manny Big Construction Job, October 11
Plus: Wilmer Valderrama and Maria Canals-Barrera will host interstitials highlighting Hispanic traditions which will air daily throughout the month-long celebration.
Jamie Foxx Returns to FOX as Executive Producer of Sketch-Comedy Series
The half-hour sketch-comedy series is set to debut in primetime during the 2010-2011 season.
ABC Announces the Celebrity and Professional Pairings for Season 11 of "Dancing with the Stars," Premiering September 20 on Abc
Plus: music legend Santana and rock band Daughtry are set to perform on the first results show.
DR. Oz Undergoes a Life-Saving Colonoscopy and Receives a Surprising Diagnosis as 'The DR. Oz Show' Launches Its Second Season Tuesday, September 7
Additional shows airing during premiere week feature three major themes which will recur throughout the year - "5 to Know," "Just 10 Pounds" and "The Pulse."
Bravo Announces Breyers, Dawn and Extra Dessert Delights Gum as Top Sponsors for "Top Chef Just Desserts"
Breyers, Dawn Hand Renewal With Olay Beauty, Extra Dessert Delights Gum and Godiva Chocolatier are on board the spin-off.
Conan O'Brien and TBS Announce New Show Title: Conan
"I'm just using "Conan" and dropping the "O'Brien" because I want to get away from the whole Irish thing," said O'Brien.
The Arrangement, from the Producers of "Rupaul's Drag Race," Premieres Monday, October 4th at 11/10c on Logo
The series, from the producers of "RuPaul's Drag Race," premieres Monday, October 4.
Lucy Liu Shines a "Redlight" on Child Sexploitation in New Documentary on Showtime(R)
The actress narrates the film, premiering Thursday, September 9 on the pay channel.
Members Project(R) from American Express Partners with FOX's "Glee" to Mobilize Fans for Charity Call to Action
The partnership is designed to elevate common themes shared by both GLEE and Members Project.
CBS Announces the Cast for the Next Installment of "The Amazing Race," Which Premieres with a Special 90-Minute Debut on Sunday, SepT. 26
Plus: the team to finish in first place during the premiere episode will be awarded a surprise, game-changing advantage.
Dazzling Array of Stars to Light Up Stand Up to Cancer September 10th Broadcast
Elizabeth Banks, Kathy Bates, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Chiklis, George Clooney and Emily Deschanel are among the latest additions.
Interview: "She's Got the Look" Judge Robert Verdi
At&t U-Verse(R) Drops Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel
"I was stunned by the apparent disregard for the facts in AT&T's recent statement regarding our negotiations," said Bill Abbott.
Development Update: August 30-31
Updates include: Kevin Rankin to recur on HBO's "Big Love"; and Sharon Lawrence lands arc on The CW's "One Tree Hill."
Bravo's "Real Housewives of New Jersey" Reunion Earns Highest Rated Episode in "Real Housewives" Franchise History Delivering 3.9 Million Total Viewers
Plus: the network renews both "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and "The Real Housewives of New York City."
NBC's Hit Summer Series 'America's Got Talent' Renewed for a Sixth Season
Plus: judges Piers Morgan, Sharon Osbourne and Howie Mandel will return along with host Nick Cannon.
TNT to Shine Spotlight on Bones with Labor Day Marathon
For the year-to-date, "Bones" is averaging 1.9 million viewers on TNT, up 17% over last year.
USA Keeps Its Place in the Sun During the Last Week of August
USA spins the numbers for the week of August 23-29.
Discovery Channel Takes a Bite Out of August Ratings
Discovery spins the numbers for the month of August.
Animal Planet Has Record-Setting Conquest Druing Season Finale of "Whale Wars" with Most-Watched Regularly Airing Telecast Ever
Animal Planet spins the numbers for Friday, August 27.
[september 2010]