It is bad to teach early?
The first week that I got Mahina (at 8weeks) I started teaching her basic commands and some tricks.
Sit, Down, High Five, Roll over, Come, Go around (which means to go up the ramp to my bed).
A lot of things I've read says to start teaching at 12 weeks. Is teaching her early going to cause problems later on, or is it better to start early.
She learns pretty quickly and always surprises me.
I hope I havn't been doing anything wrong with teaching her at an early age.
If she likes learning keep teaching. If she gets tire of it giver her a break. it should always be fun for both of you.
If I notice she's getting distracted or walks away or trys to play with a toy I stop. I never force her to learn. So once she goes for a toy I just let her play or play with her. I'll then try a couple of hours later, since puppys tend to have short attention spans.
No that is not correct as long as you keep it light and fun take time once and a while to just play you can start them as soon as they can see.... and hear.
The recomendation coming in on new studies is that breeders start sound acceptance as soon as the ears of a puppy can hear and other skills as soon as they can see... early learning helps wire the brain for learning all ones life and the wiring should be laid early.
I started my last puppy at 7 weeks. non yorkie..
And I tend to recomend that you start as soon as they get in the door at home of course after giving time to settle in. Even then I am working soical skills.
With clicker you can start sooner then yank, correct and yell at as you can do it hands off so no strain on little necks and bones.
With clicker they tend no not burn out as fast if at all.
I say the sooner you start the better. You can nip any destructive/negative behaviors in the bud! I started basic commands with paddy at 3mo because thats when I got them home. I would guess they are saying to wait till then 1. because thats when most people get them home, 2. they are discribing an optimal time, like maybe it isn't as easy at 7wks as at 12 but it is still possible.
I say go for it and have fun!
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I've considered getting a clicker. The only command I've done that I would put my hands on her was to sit. But then I found an easier way that she responded to. I'll have to look into a clicker.
I havn't done any of these on a leash yet.
Lure works as well and working clicker does nto mean you need the device to do it although it does make things go faster.
It the principle of it and the catching and doing good even if you never click.
Happy training and have lots of fun with your little one.
I believe that a dog should be taught commands pretty much the second they walk in the door. That's how I've done it with all my dogs. My Golden learned "sit" on the first day. We of course, made it fun for them, and did short training sessions with lots of breaks because pups get easily distracted.
It is ok you use the dog food after the thing you have been training is proofed and put on cue. Or if your working guarding of the food bowl.
Try working with a higher value treat for them as it makes them want to work harder to get it and then put it on random reinforcement. Which is after you get the say sit every time you ask for it. You then treat every second or third and mix up the treats you give them. So they never know when it is coming or what treat type it will be.
Oh and make sure sometimes it just a pat or snuggle.
Treats can be chopped carrots or steamed green beans or raspberries or apples.
Cheese, steamed chicken breast of ground beef.
Cheerios although I can not use them do to wheat allergies in my dog. As you said you are going to try.
Then do a taste for the dog test in one hand have one kind of treat and in the other hand a different treat kind. Rank for your dog which it loves the best.
For us it is Peanut butter and yogurt drops. I keep them for using when we are in a high level of stress or distraction so the pay cheque being offered comes up to the level of stress.
I also every now and then do a mixed bag of treats so that we never know what will get pulled to hand out.
Last edited by YorkieMother; 10-13-2008 at 06:29 AM.
That's a good idea to use things like fruit and vegetables. I've used little bits of cheese but I've only given her a little bit and it seems to make her poop a little smelly/soft. I don't think I'll be giving her any more cheese.
I've also done the "random" treat. She sometimes expects a treat but she'll get a tummy rub or a hug instead. I don't want her gaining unhealthy pounds.


Okay y'all, it's COLD outside. I mean, nose hairs freezing with every sharp inhale kinda cold. Nothing makes me want to stay in and cozy up with a good book and fuzzy blanket more than sub-zero temps. Add some piping hot soup and we're in business. Because let's be real, I'm not going outside unless I have to. Here are some comforting soups to warm you up from the inside, out!
I love it when I can make food in record time. The sooner I can eat, the better – for everyone involved. This Spicy Vegan Carrot Potato Soup is quick, easy, and full of veggies in every spoonful! 10/10 recommend topping it off with sriracha.
As a sucker for a good minestrone soup, this vegan version doesn't disappoint. Another soup ready in 30 minutes, think of all the free time you'll have back in your day. It might also save you from a trip from to the store because there's a good chance you already have these ingredients hiding in your fridge and pantry. See. Everyone wins.
Name something more comforting than cream of potato soup. Go ahead, I'll wait. This vegan version has an almond milk base and is topped off with crispy sage because yum.
K this soup is almost too pretty to eat, but we do it anyway. The sacrifices we must make as humans. The combination of roasted red peppers and tomatoes gives this soup a striking color and even better taste. Garnish with some crunchy croutons and off you go.
Butternut Squash Soup is the perfect cure for being stuck inside. The ginger gives it a nice, spicy undertone. Pair with a nice grilled cheese or panini of your choice and voila! Picture perfect lunch.
Wontons are just yum so why would Wonton Soup be any different?? These little guys are super easy to prep with the whole soup taking 25 minutes from start to spoon-in-mouth.
The roasted cauliflower paired with roasted garlic is a true dynamic duo in this tasty soup from Avocado Pesto. It's super creamy and also gluten free! Seconds, plz.
I love a nice, chunky chowder and this potato and corn one has thee perfect texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, you'll be eating in no time at all!
For me, a soup list is not a soup list without a Broccoli Cheese soup. I think (or hope) most would agree. This soup is paleo/whole30/vegan, and believe me when I say, it is FILLING. It's the closest thing I've had to a delicious cheese soup and will leave you very satisfied with your life choices.


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Flexible workspace provider Orega prepares to launch its fifth Manchester flex space
Orega has completed a Management Agreement with Pictet & XLB to create high spec flexible workspace at The Tootal Buildings, Manchester, for launch in December 2022. The flexible workspace provider will be providing 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible newly refurbished premium private workspace on a phased basis within the building, in space which is designed to meet the significant demand for sub-5,000 sq ft space within the city centre.
There will be generous shared spaces to support collaboration and privacy pods for those who need to work quietly. In addition, Orega will offer substantial meeting and event spaces.
The Tootal Buildings are in Manchester's Knowledge Corridor in the vibrant neighbourhood of Oxford Road in Central Manchester and are close to all major transport links such as the Metrolink at St Peter's Square and Oxford Road train station.
The buildings, which have been awarded a Very Good certification from BREEAM for a sustainable built environment are the fifth flexible workspace that Orega has launched in Manchester. It arrives soon after its completion of a 10-year Management Agreement to create 26,000 sq. ft. of high spec flexible workspace at 1 Balloon Street, Manchester, which opens in September 2022.
Orega now offers flex space from 19 locations across the UK and is the UK's leading provider of flexible workspace under Management Agreements (as opposed to leases).
Ben Hutchen, Real Estate Director at Orega, commented: "With five flexible workspace centres in Manchester we believe we are successfully catering for the city's booming businesses who are looking for a flexible way of working; a trend which we believe will become even more in demand with the current economic and political uncertainty and reluctance of businesses to be tied into long leases."
"Our ground-breaking management agreement model allows our landlord partners the opportunity to make the most of their high-end quality office space whilst allowing them to retain control of their assets and brand."
Tony Lawson, Partner at XLB said, "This recent letting is testament to the importance occupiers place on providing the right environment for their staff and business. The Tootal Buildings provide a beautiful place to work, it has an active tenant community and strong underlying ESG credentials."
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Ohio Business Owner Sentenced for Failing to Maintain Workers' Comp Coverage
A Cleveland man has been sentenced after a jury convicted him of failing to maintain workers' compensation coverage for his business. Donald L. "Donnie" Schilling, owner of Cleveland Tire & Wheel, was found to be concealing employee payroll figures so he could operate his business without workers' compensation coverage. Schilling is currently on probation from a drug conviction in Texas and this violation of his probation could result in a sentence there of up to 99 years of incarceration.
"Mr. Schilling's failure to secure workers' compensation insurance jeopardizes funds allocated for Ohio workers and employers who follow the law," said Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) Administrator/CEO Steve Buehrer. "BWC is committed to investigating and prosecuting any type of fraud that undermines the care of an injured worker and their ability to return to work."
BWC's Special Investigations Department (SID) Employer Fraud Team began investigating Schilling after receiving information that he was operating his business without coverage. Schilling refused to cooperate although he was repeatedly warned by BWC's Employer Compliance Department of the law requiring workers' compensation coverage. The Employer Fraud Team then put Schilling on notice but he still failed to obtain a policy while continuing to operate his business and conceal his employee payroll. In addition, three workers' compensation claims were filed by employees of Cleveland Tire & Wheel costing the State Insurance Fund more than $30,000.
Schilling's case went to trial and he was found guilty of one felony count of workers' compensation fraud in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Schilling was sentenced Aug, 22 to 120 days in jail and will serve his time every Monday and Tuesday for 60 weeks beginning Sept. 9. He will also be under the supervision of community control for the next two years. In addition, Schilling will be required within the next 60 days to enter into a payment plan with BWC so he can pay overdue premiums totaling $61,101.59.
Source: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC)
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Planting a tree too deep is a major contributor to trees failing to thrive. And, in fact, if it is a sensitive species, it can contribute to establishment failure and death in a relatively short time.
What does "planting a tree too deep" mean? Trees have a root flare. This is where the main roots "flare" out away from the trunk. This junction is a delicate area where the trunk bark meets the root bark. You want it to be just above the level of the soil. In fact, if the tree settles after you have planted it and you have a slight depression, leave it. It is better to have a well than to bury the root flare. Planting the tree a little higher than you might think reasonable solves this problem.
When purchasing a bareroot tree, the root flare is easy to see as the roots are not covered in soil.
However, on the balled and burlapped (BnB) and container trees, this is not the case. Often soil accumulated during the digging and wrapping process in the BnB or too much soil was added in the container.
Prior to planting, it is mandatory to determine where the root flare is. For the BnB, if it is in a wire basket, cut or bend out a portion of the wire, carefully open the burlap and gently start excavating around the trunk to see where the roots are. It is very common to find the first major roots 3 to 6 inches below the top of the soil, shown in photo below.
When I say first major roots, I mean roots at least the size of your finger, sweeping away from the trunk. They could be much bigger, depending on the size of the tree. These roots, which will become the buttress flare, generally do not abruptly erupt from the trunk at a 90 deg angle. The term "flare" is very illustrative. Depending how long the tree has been in the burlap, you may encounter small, adventitious roots. These are not what you are looking for. You want to find the bigger roots. Locating these roots also gives you the opportunity to see if there are girdling or circling roots which will become damaging to the tree in the future. And, yes, need to be removed prior to planting.
Many trees are grafted which can produce a bulge on the trunk. The root flare is below the graft. Many people mistake that bulge for the depth to plant the tree which can lead to the tree being planted several inches too deep.
Once you have found the roots which will become the buttress or structural roots, you now measure from that point to the bottom of the root ball. That is how deep your hole needs to be, no deeper. In fact, shallower is better than too deep.
If you are purchasing a container tree, you will also need to determine where the root flare is.
In addition, circling roots are extremely common in container plants. Not only may they be hiding where the actual root flare is, those roots will stay circling unless they are straightened out. Simply making a vertical cut through the roots doesn't work but you may end up having to cut some to get them to straighten out.
Tree died at approximately 5 years old; roots never grew beyond the original container size.
Have your hose or water buckets handy because this can take a while and you do not want the roots to dry out. You need to physically straighten them. If you are fortunate to be able to identify the root flare immediately, you can go ahead and measure how deep the hole is to be and have one of your helpers start digging while you are straightening. Straightening the roots is often a two-person job, so hopefully you invited two friends to help. If you do not straighten them out you can have a tree fail to thrive or even survive.
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Millions of people suffer from religious persecution. Here's how America's religious freedom ambassador is trying to change that
By Kelsey Dallas @kelsey_dallas
Manuel Balce Ceneta, Associated Press
Ambassador at-Large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback speaks about the 2018 International Religious Freedom Annual Report at the Department of State in Washington, Friday, June 21, 2019. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus is left.
Can America's religious freedom ambassador save the world?
What Republicans and Democrats get wrong about religious freedom
NEW YORK — In China, the government uses artificial intelligence to track and punish citizens for attending church.
In Myanmar, officials execute Rohingya Muslims in front of their families or force them to flee their homes.
And in the United States, many Americans are blissfully ignorant.
"Didn't most of us think … people don't do stuff like this anymore?" asked Sam Brownback, U.S. ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom, during his Tuesday evening remarks at a religion and foreign policy workshop hosted by the Council on Foreign Relations.
Contrary to popular belief, religious persecution is alive and well around the world. More than 80 percent of the global population lives in religiously restrictive environments, according to Pew Research Center.
"Governments have said, 'Yeah, well OK. We like this religion, but we don't like that one. If we persecute that one, this religion likes us more and we get more votes,'" Brownback said. "Governments are calculating instead of doing their job."
Brownback tries to convince them to change their approach.
As ambassador, he travels around the world meeting with government officials, religious leaders and victims of religious persecution to talk about religious freedom. He leads international gatherings on the issue and helps coordinate the work of nongovernmental organizations.
"The effort is to make this a grassroots movement," he said, noting that he wants as diverse a group of people working on religious freedom as the group fighting against human trafficking.
It's not only authoritarian governments standing in his way, as the Deseret News reported earlier this year. Brownback has to struggle against State Department bureaucracy, competing policy goals and apathy to make a difference for people of all faiths and no faith around the world.
At several points during his Tuesday remarks, Brownback seemed pained by the limitations of his role. He explained that he can't unilaterally decide when to label religiously motivated attacks as "genocide" or how many religious refugees to accept into the U.S.
At the State Department, "opinions get fed in and chewed and pushed and prodded and people play fair, but they play a multidimensional game," he said. "It all comes together and (Secretary of State Mike Pompeo) has to make a decision."
Although Brownback was addressing a crowd of legal experts, faith leaders and human rights activists familiar with the roadblocks he was describing, audience members still criticized his administration's religious freedom track record.
They asked about the travel ban targeting mostly Muslim-majority countries, the lack of sanctions against countries like China and efforts to punish people who, for religious reasons, care for migrants along the U.S-Mexico border.
Brownback side-stepped many of these questions, noting that, as international religious freedom ambassador, he's not allowed to comment on domestic issues.
"No, we're not perfect and this administration isn't and this country isn't, but this country is the best standard for fighting for this issue of anybody in the world," he said. "We're going to keep trying to get better."
He said he hopes Congress will continue to do what it can for religious freedom both at home and abroad.
"Often, Congress is the one that leads the way," said Brownback, who previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate and as governor of Kansas.
That remains true even as Republicans and Democrats increasingly clash over domestic religious freedom protections, he said.
Later this week, he'll meet with leaders from both parties to discuss what needs to be done to protect people of faith around the world, including members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
"I'm meeting with Democrats and Republicans and they'll have different flavors of issues," he said. "But they've been really good about standing by each other and with each other" on international religious freedom.
Brownback is optimistic about what's possible if people continue to work together to end religious persecution. Next month, for the second year in a row, he'll host representatives from around 100 countries to discuss the best paths forward.
"This administration is very serious about religious freedom and pushing it," he said.
Kelsey Dallas Kelsey Dallas is the faith writer for Deseret News InDepth.
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The Autumn is a good time to start a new exercise programme. Running is not necessarily suitable for all people however, for some there are real concerns which may turn out to be purely myths. Below I look at some common concerns.
Running will damage my knees. Studies of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip have found it makes no difference whether you have run or not. Running can actually help to maintain a healthy joint.
Can't run because I have a cold. Running with a cold is unlikely to endanger your health – however, if you have an infection you should not run.
I am too old to start running. Starting running in middle age will improve your health – start slowly.
Walking is pointless. If you are new to running you will probably need to mix walking with running in the early weeks. Walking alone is an excellent form of exercise and mixed with running you will increase the rate at which you burn calories.
I will gain weight. This may be the case in the initial stages as you will be toning muscles and muscle is heavier than fat. However, muscle will also burn up calories much faster than fat. So it should be easier to lose weight.
I will get fat legs. This may be a concern for the ladies. However, runners develop more toned legs not fat legs. Your legs will be stronger and tighter.
I am worried about breathing. If you try to breath only through your nose breathing may be difficult. You need as much air as possible, so breathe through your mouth and nose – try to relax and slow down. You should be able to talk and run.
Running makes me very tired. May be you are trying too hard – slow down and enjoy it. Don't run on consecutive days.
Running is boring. Personally, I think running can be very exciting – perhaps you need to vary your route or find a friend to run with.
Runnning gives me a stomach ache. Don't run after eating (probably need one to two hours depending on what you eat). Start slowly and run at a comfortable relaxed pace.
Hopefully, you are now ready converted/inspired to start a running programme!


Visitors to the first edition of ICE North America (May 13-15, Boston, MA, USA) will have an opportunity to discuss and learn about the latest advances in social responsibility courtesy of the Responsible Gambling Zone, a dedicated feature on the ICE North America show floor created and built by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. The MGC will be using the Zone to curate an interactive display and showcase programs and measures, including its own GameSense initiative which combines recommendations on responsible gaming with interactive tools and exhibits meant to engage patrons both within casinos and through various digital platforms.
ICE North America is also inviting operators to donate to RGZ and thus demonstrate how their commitment to social responsibility is part of their culture. Ewa added: "We are excited to work with the industry and to give something back. The proceeds raised from the Zone will go to a cause which protects the most vulnerable in the region. Clarion has a goal to make this zone into a fundamental cog in the ICE North America experience and I would like to hear from gaming stakeholders who wish to be involved as donors and thus be profiled as supporters of Responsible Gambling through pre-event, post-event and onsite promotion at the same time as helping to shape the course of social responsibility in North America."
ICE North America will bring together Clarion's US assets, GiGse and ICE Sports Betting USA, covering the key areas of sports betting, interactive gaming, iLottery, esports and affiliate marketing, to create a single large-scale business event. To find out more about ICE North America, go to icenorthamerica.com.
For more information on the Responsible Gambling Zone contact: ewa.bakun@clariongaming.com.


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Today's luxury all-inclusive resort industry has no shortage of options, with an increasing number of high-end properties around the globe getting in the game. The all-inclusive model, which reportedly originated in the French Club Med resorts in 1950, is now more popular than ever—even among persnickety jet setters for whom an ordinary retreat just won't do.
These are truths Velas Resorts knows quite well as, for over 25 years, this haute hospitality group has operated a number of signature luxury all-inclusive resorts known for proffering world-class service in combination with exceptionally appointed accommodations and superb amenities and facilities. I've personally stayed and played at a great number of Velas Resorts' all-inclusive properties throughout Mexico and each has exceeded my indubitably high expectations.
My most recent trek took me about a 15-minute drive away from Puerto Vallarta to the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit resort, which was (again) recognized among the best in the world in TripAdvisor's 2018 Travelers' Choice Awards. Among other honors, this destination was rated the number one hotel in Riviera Nayarit as well as one of the "Top 25 All-Inclusive Resorts in the World" and "Top 25 Luxury Hotels" in Mexico—all honors bestowed based on guests' opinions of the property's service, quality and value. Incidentally, in March 2018 the venerable publication U.S. News & World Report also named Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit the number one best hotel in Puerto Vallarta.
The continuous array of upper-echelon accolades doled out to Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is no surprise to me given my familiarity with the brand's approach to luxe hospitality. The resort continues to reap this industry recognition due, in great part, to its ingenuity in offering guest-centric experiences that are memorable and meaningful. Below are details on just a few of the distinctive, brand-differentiating initiatives—some as directly excerpted from the property's press materials sent my way—which individually and collectively exemplify why the overtly family-friendly Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit is in a class of its own in the Vallarta region.
Animal, nature and culture lovers will thoroughly enjoy the property's "Wildlife Adventure" package that gives guests up close and personal encounters with native wildlife in the area—an opportunity to learn more about local wildlife through various tours. This includes a guided tour into Estero del Salado—a protected urban estuary compromised of mangrove and marsh vegetation with myriad reptile and bird habitats. Included in the exploration are a two-hour canoe tour, round trip transportation to the estuary and a gourmet box lunch. After the visit, guests will return to the resort for a private session with native birds. Guests learn more about four different exotic Mexican types, including where they come from, what they eat and more. The birds will show different behaviors during an interactive activity with guests and will be available for a photo op at the end of the session.
Velas Resorts Vice President Juan Vela, who I had the pleasure of interviewing recently, also described the property's exclusive Tequila Tasting Experience—a tour that allows travelers to explore the making of Mexico's finest spirit. "Available exclusively to resort, guests, this experience includes a visit to Mexico's oldest tequila house, Casa San Matías, via private plane or luxury car," he said. "Here, guests learn traditional and modern tequila making processes, enjoy a Mexican picnic in the agave fields, participate in a tequila tasting and more. Concluding the experience, visitors can explore the rest of Casa San Matías and its tequila cellar where they'll receive an artisan Mexican keepsake." Vela also cited that Tequila maker Don Julio González, himself, has stayed at the resort so, tour aside, tequila-aficionados can rest assured they'll be well-covered at this locale.
In addition to this spirited excursion and on-site Mexican mixology instruction, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit also offers cooking classes to help guests learn how to make great food and also capture the culinary moment with a fab photo that's well-suited to share on social media. The classes, led by Executive Chef Guillaume Morancé, take guests to a local-area fish market to help them choose the best food for the recipe they are preparing. Then, at the resort, guests learn how to prepare their dishes before getting a lesson on tips and tricks to capture the perfect picture.
Family programs at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit are top-of-the-line with offerings that include a dedicated kids' and teens' clubs with Xbox Kinect video games, air hockey table, billiards, ping pong table, dance floor, and games; a summer camp; and even a dedicated baby concierge catering to the specialized needs of the littlest ones.
Kids have a ball at this resort as there's much designed especially for them. Certain seasons at the resort feature special activities like zip lines, climbing walls, DIY mandala workshops, kite crafting, and other creativity-promoting activities. This includes Piñata making among other arts and crafts. There are also sports like soccer and kickball, feeding the fish, treasure hunts and mini disco complete with a disco ball and strobe lights. It's also cool that, for teens who want to improve their landscape photography skills, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit also has a Teen Instagram Photo Tour through which participants learn from the resorts' community managers about lighting, exposure, angles, and editing apps to achieve the perfect shot.
Families can opt to stay in the resorts' two-bedroom family suites, all over 2,000 square feet. They feature one King bed suite interconnecting with a suite with two queen beds—all with a private terrace proffering fab ocean views. Additional thoughtful amenities for families consist of a stuffed animal of the resort's mascot, bathrobes, and slippers in special mini sizes, family photo session, and credit for the purchase of photos, kids' welcome beach kit, and kid-friendly evening turndown. Also notable is that one massage per adult per night and roundtrip airport transfers are also included.
For those traveling with babies, the resort's baby concierge remains on hand and at-the-ready to help parents stress less with their young ones, coordinating everything from a crib, Mexican toys, baby floats, and baby clothes to nanny service and gentle bath and shampoo gels. And even these tiny tots receive thoughtful spa treatments. For one, to stimulate the baby's senses and central nervous system, a "Sunrise Massage" service is provided to help promote sensory and cognitive development. For babies 1-3 years old, the treatment encourages babies to different textures and sounds to the tunes of Mozart. The resort also offers baby's first haircut, which comes with special pampering and a certificate celebrating the milestone.
The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit "Beyond All Inclusive, Beyond All Compare" slogan, unquestionably extends to its numerous on-site fine dining options, which includes no less than three AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurants. Among these is the Italian-Mediterranean eatery, Lucca, which recently underwent a $750,000 USD renovation. Changes involved a reimagined menu to complement the chic décor redesign that combines a contemporary wine cellar, glass, marble and plush seating with natural wood, leather and statement light fixtures and chandeliers. The sophisticated space employs shades of teal, taupe, grey, and brown accented with silver, and walls are adorned with original artwork made specifically for Lucca by Mexican artist Lulu Arce. A violinist adds beauty and intrigue to the atmosphere.
The dishes at Lucca are as visually stunning as they are sumptuous. The menu features such highlights Polpo a Genovesa, organic greens, with infusion of octopus potato, and olive infusion, Parmesan cheese foam and pistachio pesto; Tortellini Ricotta e Prosciutto, tortellini stuffed with prosciutto and ricotta cheese, with sage sauce and cherry tomatoes; and Tartufo di Cioccolato, chocolate Tartufo and truffle croquant, white chocolate sauce and dried fruit and nuts. Vegetarian and vegan options like a fresh pasta of the day with duck ragout and traditional pizzas help ensure there's something for everyone.
Another of the on-site award-winning eateries is Frida, billed as serving "local artisan cuisine connected with the deep roots of Mexican heritage." Named after one of Mexico's most beloved artists, Frida's colorful food is replete with bold aromas, spices and visual appeal that exude Mexico's creative culinary spirit. This is represented in salad items like the Freshwater Crab Delight in Chayote with chipotle cream; cold appetizers like the Oven-Roasted Beef Tartare with marinated lobster medallions in Valle de Guadalupe vinaigrette; hot appys like the Crispy Suckling Pig Pibil Tacos with xnipec salsa and avocado; and entrées like the Jalisco-Style Beef Short Rib Birria. Then, for dessert, you can top it all off with the Caramelized Poblano Pepper in piloncillo sugar.
Perhaps my favorite AAA Four Diamond restaurant at the property is Piaf, where French cuisine rises to an exceptional standard not only relative to all-inclusive dining but fine dining in general. Here traditional French cooking is the heart of the kitchen, allowing patrons to savor classic dishes like escargot, rack of lamb, duck confit, seafood bouillabaisse, and grilled beef filets that are impeccably sauced. Other of Piaf's fresh fish, seafood and meat dishes are supremely creative while maintaining elegance and simplicity. Plating, of course, is splendid and a nice juxtaposition to the clean and chic minimalist décor allowing the food to shine.
I did, myself, devour a course of Escargots Bourguignon-style with the snails perfectly cleaned, prepped and authentically presented in a six cavity white serving dish primed for dipping into the buttery elixir. I then moved on to the Classic French Onion Soup topped with Gruyère cheese, in which the mélange of meat stock, caramelized onions, seasonings, and crouton exuded rustic goodness. My entrée, the "Duck Magret to Orange" with white purée of albedo at Grand Marnier, served alongside baby carrots glazed in cumin fragrance with crispy quinoa, was among the very best duck preparations I've ever had. The meat so moist and flavor-rich would have been delightful on its own, sans sauce, although the pairing of the classic orange accompaniment was pure bliss. Finally, in sticking with my array of archetypes, I then indulged in the decadent Crème Brulée. With the custard texture and temperature perfectly executed, this light and dish had an understated grace all its own.
furthering the family and foodie-forward mentality at this resort, even the babies fine dine at this gastro-driven destination. Parents with babies can choose among many gourmet options for their bundle of joy. Upon arrival, parents can select from a list of gourmet purées for their babies that will be prepared by the resort's Executive Chef. Options include things like the Pio Pio Purée, made with cooked chicken breast, carrots, zucchini, and chicken broth; and the Vegan Purée, made with white rice, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, and vegetable broth.
As with most luxury resorts, Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit has its on-site SE SPA that, in typical Velas Resorts form, provides ingenuity in its offerings. With more than 30 treatments available, many are inspired by the native traditions of Mexico. An indigenous-oriented service that I personally experienced is called the "Tequila Cream Massage." This consisted of a unique energizing massage that began and ended with a tasting of tequila cream. You first choose your favorite flavor: coffee, vanilla or chocolate (after tasting all three), before partaking in a lovely spa welcome ritual and ultimately receiving the massage in which herbal aromatherapy is also integrated. After the massage your "favorite" tequila cream is presented for a lovely, lingering sweet finish on the palate. Prior to this wonderful (and tasty) massage service, I also reveled in the spa's signature Hydrotherapy Water Journey service, included with any treatment 50 minutes or more, which has patrons flow from one aqua-feature to another. Modalities include a revitalizing sensory shower, herbal steam and Sauna, a dip in the two- temperature lagoon, reflexology foot tub, time in the Jacuzzi, ice fountain and a final multi-jet Swiss shower. It's a rejuvenation for the mind and body in every drop.
At the on-site SE SPA, various classes are offered that are inspired by local Mexican culture and based upon the principles of ancient Ayurvedic medicine to aid a variety of ailments and needs. Topics include the 60-Minute Mandala Coloring activity for groups of 12 or more that are moderated by a spa valet. Coloring mandalas are said to have numerous benefits for the brain, including helping developmental abilities, stimulating creativity and inducing a state of calm. This activity also is considered a spiritual ritual believed to facilitate an interior illumination, also activating the two hemispheres of the brain, furthering cognitive abilities, and aiding in concentration. Firstly, during the service, the meaning and history of the mandala are explained, followed by a relaxation activity and then the coloring of an oversized design for the team. Healthy snacks and spa water are also offered during the activity. In the end, participants are given a small mandala as a gift for a memorable takeaway. The resort also offers other mindful meeting breaks including a dreamcatcher workshop, aromatherapy, and even a workshop to create one's own mandala in a bowl of water with flowers.
The above are just a few of the programs and amenities that set Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit apart. But, even beyond its creative range of over-and-above offerings, the setting and the facility, itself, are remarkable. The nature-laden grounds are replete with landscaped gardens, lush greenery, and colorful flowers all around. Resident "pets" meandering about include two free-roaming peacocks, dozens of Koi fish throughout multiple ponds (that are very fun to feed), a large bright green iguana, and two hawks that work hard keeping other birds at bay.
A large glistening three-tiered infinity pool with swim up palapa bar overlooks the expansive stretch of beach (entirely seaweed-free during my visit) where cabanas and loungers allow you to eat and imbibe beach-side to your heart's content. The Sierra Madre mountains in the distance make the already remarkable sunsets even more perfectly picturesque.
Relative to accommodations, the resort features 267 ocean-view suites all over 1,000 square feet, some with private plunge pools, and all with plasma TVs, wireless internet access, fully stocked mini bar, L'Occitane amenities, and Nespresso machines. For the health-minded, Vela also pointed out that the property has made a major commitment to "wellness"—an experience that includes everything from state of the art spas and fitness centers, personal training included in the rate, and spa and vegetarian cuisine, to wellness getaway weeks with experts in nutrition and fitness. They even offer a number of specialty "Wellness Suites" that include a personal training session and massage in-suite in addition to other fitness amenities, such as an ensuite Lifecycle Exercise Bike, Vitamin C sprinkler, crudité minibar, wellness snacks, organic soaps, an Alchimia Apothecary Aromatherapy Kit, a Nikken Kenko pillow and comforter, and LED lamp with a clock and timer.
However, rest assured the clock won't be regarded much as, at this locale, unstructured leisure time reigns supreme. Given the all-inclusive experience at Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit includes luxury accommodations, a la carte gourmet meals at a variety of specialty restaurants, premium branded beverages, 24-hour in-suite service, a multitude of fun and informative activities for both kids and adults (did I mention Karaoke night at its Koi Lounge?), a personal concierge amid a staff to guest ratio of 3:1, and more, this is a vacation destination where time is blissfully on your side.
Merilee A. Kern is a good life connoisseur who keeps her finger on the pulse of the luxury marketplace in search of new and innovative must-haves and exemplary experiences at all price points – the affordable to the extreme. The best of the best across all product, service and travel categories are detailed in her exclusive column "The Luxe List" that reaches millions of affluent consumers each month through multiple syndication channels. An array of top-tier online and print media outlets publish Merilee's Luxe List feature content. With this highly marketable and adaptable Luxe List brand, Merilee is also a regular on air contributor with FOX5, XETV Channel 6 (The CW) and KUSI-TV in San Diego where she serves as a "gift guru" and consumer product trends expert. She also serves as a national Satellite Media Tour (SMT) spokesperson. In addition to her Luxe List endeavors, Merilee owns and operates a highly successful boutique Public Relations agency, Kern Communications (http://www.KernCommunications.com), where she serves as a senior-level publicist and spokesperson for various products, services and brands proffered by the clients she represents.


Trading days where the high and the low price observed fall entirely between the high and the low seen the previous day. Forex traders who use Japanese candlestick charts might know certain types of inside days as bullish or bearish Harami patterns if the price moved on the inside day in the opposite direction to its movement seen the previous day.
inside days. InvestorGuide.com. WebFinance, Inc. http://www.investorguide.com/definition/inside-days.html (access:April 22, 2019).


So the New Year and the 4th of Jan 2010 filled me full of positiveness, calls and emails streamed in!
Most of my work is Web site design, building and have wanted other projects to make that percentage less one sided. (eggs in one basket and all that) Their isn't a day that goes by when I have an idea, whether it's for a new mini site or a totally new project and that isn't always a good thing.
My current project is Pod casting. Not just recorded to be downloaded to an IPOD later but LIVE scheduled streaming video with local people, businesses and groups discussing and explaining more about their areas. Whether it's Techy, Health related, Current News, Music or business it can be anything and the good news is it's all FREE to viewers.
The Stream will be live video and will include an option for a low quality stream or even just audio ideal for poor Internet speeds.
Both Video and Audio will be recorded for later viewing or just listening if people missed it, along with transcript and other useful information. As well as been posted to our site we will be widening our possible scope by posting to You Tube, ITunes and other media sites.
We've ran many tests, setups and believe we have a great model for the Humber area to take advantage of, so please do contact me for more details on how to take part.
We hope to run test shows towards the end of January and start streaming live scheduled shows in February.


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Para la cascada de los Montes de Toledo, véase: Cascada del Chorro

El Chorro es una aldea perteneciente al municipio de Álora, en la comarca del Valle del Guadalhorce, situada al lado de un embalse sobre el río Guadalhorce, cerca de Ardales en la provincia de Málaga (España). Es uno de los principales centros de escalada sobre roca de Europa debido a estar situado junto al desfiladero de los Gaitanes. Al filo de este desfiladero se encuentra el Caminito del Rey, conocido por su peligrosidad y reabierto al público en marzo de 2015.
Hay una estación de tren en la aldea que conecta con Málaga y Sevilla.

En 2012 tenía una población de 245 habitantes.

Transporte público

Autobús
El Chorro está comunicada por varias rutas de autobuses interurbanas integradas en el Consorcio de Transporte Metropolitano del Área de Málaga.

Tren
También se puede llegar desde Málaga hasta la estación de El Chorro-Caminito del Rey con los servicios de la línea 67 de Media Distancia de Renfe, que suele tardar entre 45 minutos y 1 hora.

Referencias

Álora
Pedanías de la provincia de Málaga
Localidades de la provincia de Málaga

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Durham, Connecticut
George Inness
Unframed: 39.3 x 67.3 cm (15 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.)
The Charles W. Harkness Gift 1927.387
signed lower right: G. Inness [infrared shows a second signature: G. Inness 1858]
Paulding Farnham, New York; Emerson McMillin (New York sale 1913); Charles W. Harkness, New York (1916); Edward S. Harkness, New York
"Bequest of Mrs. Charles W. Harkness." The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art 4, no. 4 (1917): 63. Mentioned: p. 63 www.jstor.org
New York, American Art Galleries, Sale: The Private Collection of Foreign and American Paintings formed by Emerson McMillin, Esq. of New York (20-23 January 1913), cat. no. 85.
Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Twentieth Anniversary Exhibition of The Cleveland Museum of Art; The Official Art Exhibit of the Great Lakes Exposition (26 June-4 October 1936), cat. no. 360, listed p. 134, not illus.
Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Art, An Exhibition of American Painting from 1860 Until Today at The Cleveland Museum of Art (23 June-4 October 1937), cat. no. 99, listed p. 28.
Springfield, Mass, The George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, George Inness: An American Landscape Painter, 1825-1894 (25 February-24 March 1946); traveled to Brooklyn, The Brooklyn Museum (5 April-12 May 1946); Montclair, NJ, Montclair Art Museum (19 May-23 June 1946), cat. no. 28, listed p. 79, illus. p. 45, plate 27.
Oxford, Ohio, Miami University, Sesquicentennial Celebration (15 May-15 June 1959).
Austin, Texas, University Art Museum of The University of Texas, The Paintings of George Inness (1844-1894) (12 December 1965-30 January 1966), cat. no. 74, listed p. 28, not illus.
Mansfield, Ohio, The Mansfield Art Center, The American Landscape (8 March-5 April 1981), cat. no. 10, not illus.
Springfield, Mass, The George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, Arcadian Vales: Views of the Connecticut River Valley (22 November 1981-7 February 1982); traveled to Middleton, Connecticut, Center for the Arts, Wesleyan University (4 March-4 April 1982), cat. no. 25, illus. p. 46.
Exhibition of American Painting from 1860 Until Today. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (June 23-October 4, 1937).
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But stories did get back to her, in a roundabout way.
It has all come to me in a very roundabout way, you understand.
So we must set about it a more roundabout way.
Why he did it in this roundabout way is not important now.
Maybe justice was done, in a roundabout way, after all.
Using personal influence in a roundabout way was never very easy.
He set off at last, going a very roundabout way indeed.
But in a roundabout way I did get some news as to what happened.
Then I will take you a roundabout way to my place.
"It seems rather a roundabout way to make your point."
The planned bypass route was eventually changed to be east of town.
I-475 was later used for the bypass route around Macon, Georgia.
They had come in during the day and set up a new camp on the bypass route, this one making the seventh.
This new bypass route has been tentatively numbered as I-422.
Its main purpose is as a bypass route around the central business district of Marietta, like most loop roads.
Interstate 95 has a bypass route, with I-295, which encircles the downtown area.
Around 7,000 people demonstrated on the site of the bypass route in some way and over 800 arrests being made.
The most common bypass route is to the left of the obstacle known as the long bypass.
He said bypass routes or a "do-nothing alternative" could also be considered.
They cited increasing traffic and the need of a bypass route to support the highway, which would cost little in comparison to its benefits.


Added by ruud over 1 year ago. Updated over 1 year ago.
The install_struct.sql will rebuild the addons table, but it uses a unique constraint on the 'directory' column.
It is perfectly fine to have a module in a directory 'abc' and a template in a directory 'abc'.
will fail in this case, breaking the import of install_struct.sql.
A unique index should be done on both fields `type` and `directory` to make it really unique.
The fix would be make the fields shorter ( VARCHAR (125) to enable future utfmb4 ) or not to create a unique index on this table.


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Q: Plotting multiple graphs does not work using pylab I want to visualize the Birthday Problem with different n. My aim is to plot multiple graphs in the same figure but it does not work. It only plots the last graph and ignores the others. I am using the Jupyter Notebook.
This is my Code:
from decimal import Decimal

def calc_p_distinct(n):
    p_distinct = numpy.arange(0, n.size, dtype=Decimal)
    for i in n:
        p_distinct[i] = Decimal(1.0)

    for i in n:
        for person in range(i):
            p_distinct[i] = Decimal(p_distinct[i]) * Decimal(((Decimal(365-person))/Decimal(365)))

    return p_distinct

# n is the number of people
n = numpy.arange(0, 20)
n2 = numpy.arange(0, 50)
n3 = numpy.arange(0, 100)

# plot the probability distribution
p_distinct = calc_p_distinct(n)
pylab.plot(n, p_distinct, 'r')

p_distinct2 = calc_p_distinct(n2)
pylab.plot(n2, p_distinct2, 'g')

p_distinct3 = calc_p_distinct(n3)
pylab.plot(n3, p_distinct3, 'b')

# set the labels of the axis and title
pylab.xlabel("n", fontsize=18)
pylab.ylabel("probability", fontsize=18)
pylab.title("birthday problem", fontsize=20)

# show grid
pylab.grid(True)

# show the plot
pylab.show()

When I replace one of the calc_p_distinct() function calls with another built-in function (e.g. numpy.sin(n)), it will show me two graphs. So, I conclude that it must have something to do with my function. What am I doing wrong here?

A: This isn't a problem with matplotlib; all the lines are there, just on top of each other (which makes perfect sense; for 100 people, the probability for only the first 20 is the same as for a group of just 20 people).
If I quickly plot them with a different line width:


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Supreme Court rules 'peace cross' in Maryland can remain
The Supreme Court said on Thursday that a 4...
Updated: Jun 20, 2019 6:45 PM
The Supreme Court said on Thursday that a 40-foot cross on public land in Maryland that was built to honor fallen soldiers in World War I does not violate the separation between church and state and can remain standing.
Although the justices differed on their rationales for upholding the cross, Justice Samuel Alito, writing the opinion of the Court in part, based his conclusions on the fact that the cross 'carries special significance in commemorating World War 1.'
'The cross is undoubtedly a Christian symbol, but that fact should not blind us to everything else that the Bladensburg Cross has come to represent,' Alito said.
Alito stressed that the monument is a 'place for the community to gather and honor all veterans and their sacrifices for our nation.'
He said that 'destroying or defacing the Cross that has stood undisturbed for nearly a century would not be neutral and would not further the ideals of respect and tolerance embodied in the First Amendment.'
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dissented from the 7-2 ruling in the case. Her voice was clear, with barely a trace of the hoarseness she had on Monday, as she read her dissent from bench, wearing her famed dissent collar. She has said in public appearances she chooses to read dissents from the bench only when she believes that a majority's opinion is particularly egregious.
'Just as a Star of David is not suitable to honor Christians who died serving their country, so a cross is not suitable to honor those of other faiths who died defending their nation,' Ginsburg wrote in her dissent, joined by a fellow liberal, Justice Sonia Sotomayor. 'Soldiers of all faiths 'are united by their love of country, but they are not united by the cross.''
Ginsburg also took the unusual step of including pictures in her opinion depicting the large size of the Bladensburg cross and how it dominates a highway intersection on public ground. She also included a picture of a head stone in the Henri-Chappelle American Cemetery and memorial in Belgium depicting a sea of crosses but also a headstone with the Star of David.
Different rationales
In handing down the opinion, Alito noted that he and his colleagues had been 'quite prolific' in writing, as they gave differing rationales for upholding the cross.
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote separately, joined by Elena Kagan, to emphasize that while the court's opinion looked to a 'history and tradition test' for a cross that had a 'long-held place in the community' he did not believe that a 'newer memorial' that was 'erected under different circumstances' would be permissible.
Writing alone, Kagan endorsed much of Alito's opinion saying that it 'shows sensitivity to and respect for this Nation's pluralism, and the values of neutrality and inclusion that the First Amendment demands.'
And Justice Brett Kavanaugh said he joined Alito's opinion in full but wanted to stress that he had 'great respect' for Jewish war veterans who argued that the cross on public land sends 'a message of exclusion.'
'I recognize their sense of distress and alienation,' he wrote. Kavanaugh added that while he voted to uphold the constitutionality of the cross, he also wanted to 'restate this bedrock constitutional principle: All citizens are equally American, no matter what religion they are, or if they have no religion at all.'
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Steve Vladeck, CNN Supreme Court analyst and professor at the University of Texas School of Law, said it's unclear how the justices would handle similar cases in the future.
'Although the Court was clear that the Peace Cross does not offend the Establishment Clause, the seven justices in the majority divided as to why -- in a way that makes it difficult to predict how the Court would handle future challenges to religious displays on public property with at least some claim to a secular, historical purpose,' Vladeck said.
The Trump administration welcomed the ruling.
'The Court's decision today is a win for protecting religious freedom and American historical tradition,' said Justice Department spokesperson Kelly Laco.
About the cross
The American Legion built the so-called 'Peace Cross' in 1925 to honor 49 local men who died serving in World War I. Mothers of the fallen soldiers designed the memorial to mirror the crosses that mark graves in American cemeteries overseas.
'This Memorial Cross Dedicated to the Heroes Of Prince George's County who gave their lives in the great war for the liberty of the world,' a plaque reads.
The cross was deeded to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission in 1961, after a highway was built around it. It stood without conflict until 2012, when nearby residents sued, arguing that they are offended by the government's endorsement of religion and the fact that the cross is maintained with taxpayer money.
Fred Edwords and Steven Lowe, with the support of the American Humanist Association, challenged the cross.
'As a memorial to all veterans, it only seems to represent -- the cross -- Christian veterans,' Lowe told CNN in an interview.
'I'm not offended by the cross per se. What offends me is that it's on government land promoting government endorsement of religion, and it's not my religion,' Edwords said.
Edwords and Lowe lost when a district court upheld the cross. But in 2017, the Fourth US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 to reverse the decision, saying that the government had 'excessively entangled itself with religion.'
In court, Monica L. Miller, a lawyer for the American Humanist Society representing the men, argued the memorial should either be moved to private property or modified.
But Stan Shaw and Mike Moore, both of American Legion Post 131, told CNN they were concerned that if they lost in court it will end by people trying to 'take down every reference to God, every cross in every memorial that exists in the country.'
Kelly Shackelford, counsel representing the American Legion, called it a landmark decision on religious liberty saying, 'All of these illegitimate uses of the Establishment Clause to attack our religious monuments, heritage, memorials is over.'
Mike Moore, a member of the American Legion, said on the steps of the court moments after the opinion came down, 'We're very, very happy that the memory of and the sacrifice and service of those 49 members of the service from Prince George's County will not be destroyed or bulldozed.'
This story has been updated.
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Despite serious jawboning by market participants and a spotlight on a spate of municipal credit problems since 2010, Merritt Research Services' latest and most expansive study to date, using financial reports from 2014, continues to show that municipal bond audits substantially lag the regulated corporate securities market when it comes to completion time and their availability for market and public use.
Involving nearly 10,000 municipal bond related audits for 2014 and over 70,000 over the past eight years, the study found that audit times take close to six months to get done while revenue bond borrowers generally finish the task closer to four months. That's a long way from the 60 to 90 day standard used in the corporate bond world. While a fair share of municipal enterprise type and not-for-profit issuers reach the 120 day mark for completing their books, only about 5% of all states and counties and 10% of all cities finish their audits within 120 days, a target encouraged by the SEC and others. That's about the same share of audits reaching the 120 day timing mark in 2011.
While there are a meaningful number of municipal bond borrowers that finish much faster than the norm, there are also a significant percentage of governmental municipal bond borrowers that take closer to a year to ready their audited books for public dissemination.
The lack of progress over time solidifies the legitimacy and importance of the message that more has to be done to improve the time it takes to make municipal bond audits public.
When it comes to improving accountability to stakeholders, access to timely audited reporting is critical to evaluate financial condition and adherence to appropriate fiscal standards. For municipal bondholders, late or stale audits inhibit the market's ability to assign accurate pricing relative to the risk associated with the borrower, as well as the public's ability to influence outcomes.
In this latest study, Merritt Research Services examined a total of 73,586 audits released by municipal bond borrowers over the seven year period of 2008 to 2014. During that time span, the number of annual audited reports included in a single year ranged from a low of 8,256 in 2008 to as high as 11,870 in 2012, to 9,866 in 2014, the most recent of the years audits included in the study among the 16 primary municipal bond credit sectors that were the focus of the analysis, the largest number of documents for the 2014 year belonged to local school districts with 2,448 audits, followed by 1,539 cities and 1,364 water & sewer borrowers. Other municipal bond sectors that were represented in our primary group included borrowers related to airports, counties, community colleges, dedicated tax entities, hospitals, private and public higher education, public power (retail and wholesale), special districts, states & territories, tollways, and other revenue supported borrowers. Various other minor municipal bond types, representing about 10% of the overall borrowers included in the study, were also counted in the overall tabulation of audit times but were not broken out. They included borrowers such as charter and private primary & secondary schools, life care retirement centers, and land districts.
To calculate audit timing, Merritt examined all audits collected in its database as of September 25, 2015 to identify the time period that begins with the fiscal year ending date to the date in which the audit letter was signed. The span between those two dates resulted in the "Audit Time" used as the measure for this analysis. An audit may not be made publicly available for weeks after the audit letter is signed if, for instance, a governing board approval is required before its release.
While the analysis does not cover every borrower in the municipal market, we believe that the vast number of audits counted in the totals presents a sound case that the median tallies used in the study are statistically significant for each credit sector as well as for all municipal bond borrowers applying to each year.
Among the 16 major municipal credit sectors focused on in our analysis, the slowest median audit completion times were attributed to governmental units, replicating a pattern consistent in past annual studies. States and counties reported at the slowest pace, tied at 175 days, followed closely by cities, with a median time of 169 days. On the other side of the scale, wholesale public power issuers repeated for the seventh straight year as the fastest reporting sector, with a median completion time at 100 days. Not-for-profit hospitals and private universities, both historically among the fastest sectors to report, had medians of 112 and 113 days, respectively.
There was a dose of good news in that the median number of days for all municipal bond issuers fell by 6 days in 2014 versus the previous year, improving from 149 to 143 days. Several municipal credit sectors saw better median times, beating their 2013 medians by at least five days or more; they included: airports, public higher education, retail electric, school districts, and water & sewer enterprises. Additionally, 11 out of the 13 primary sectors in the study, as well as the total collection of 2014 borrowers, experienced median reporting times below their seven year average. Perhaps this is an indication that the trend is moving in the right direction, albeit, at a baby steps pace.
In stark contrast to regulated corporate borrowers, municipal bond issuers would fall far short of the 60-90 days required public reporting times mandated by the SEC dependent on the company's size, if the reporting rules would also apply to them.
In stark contrast to regulated corporate borrowers, municipal bond issuers would fall far short of the 60-90 days required public reporting times mandated by the SEC dependent on the company's size, if the reporting rules would also apply to them. Hypothetically, if a 90 day requirement was the standard for munis, only 2% of cities, counties and states would pass that test if 2014 reporting times applied to them. Among other governmental units, 9% of school districts and 8% of special districts would qualify. The pass rate for municipal bond market revenue type borrowers is a bit better, but still a far cry from corporates. Thirty six percent of public power wholesale electric issuers make the grade, followed next in line by not-for-profit hospitals at 29%, and toll roads at 21%.
The results look better if a 120 day standard were to be in force. Under these criteria, there are some positive sector stand outs: 71% of all hospital bond issuers would make the mark, followed by wholesale electric at 69%, and private higher education with 67% reporting in 120 days. The bad news is that most governmental entities struggle to make this goal. Only 5% of all counties, 10% of cities, and 6% of states complete their audit in 120 days.
No regulatory or standards board for municipal bond issuers has set forth a requirement determining a specific time frame between the end of an entity's fiscal year and the filing of its annual audit. The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), which administers the Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) database of municipal disclosure documents, does not have the authority to mandate when or how municipal issuers file their financial information. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) rewards entities that file financial documents within six months of the fiscal year end with its 'Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.' The Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), which establishes financial reporting standards for governmental bodies, uses the six-month parameter as its unofficial minimum guideline.
Fast and slow municipal bond reporting entities can be found among large and complex cities and organizations, as well as small and simple ones. Although that finding could apply to all sectors, the cities sector showed one of the most interesting contrasts between the quickest and slowest reporters.
Among the top three finishers, Blue Mound, TX (pop. 2,463) clocked the fastest audit time of all cities by signing its report in a mere 31 days after the close of the fiscal year; albeit, it took an exception to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), by not including a management discussion & analysis section. Tied for second fastest were the cities of Heath, TX (pop. 7,752) and the town of Eastchester, NY (pop. 33,030) at 49 days; both of these cities conformed to GAAP principles.
Just to show that big cities can produce timely audits, it is worth recognizing two cities: Columbus, Ohio and New York, New York. These cities stand out from the crowd for their consistency in overcoming the added complexity related to their size and structure within the context of the Governmental Accounting Standards Boards (GASB) rules for generally accepted accounting principles. The city of Columbus, Ohio (pop. 835,957) finished its GAAP compliant report in just 83 days, the fastest amidst all big cities. This is the fourth time out of the last five years that Columbus got the job done in 90 days or less. Much of the credit should go to Hugh Dorrian, the city's Auditor since 1969, who has a long record of accomplishment as a leader among his peer group for disclosure. New York City also deserves commendation. While it has one of the most multifaceted auditing challenges, it was able to sign its audit in 121 days, close to the 120 mark, which it has done every year since 2002, the year we started keeping track of its audit time.
At the low end of the list, the village of Freeport, NY (pop. 43,255) dawdled in with its signed FY 2014 report in 482 days. Two other smaller Massachusetts cities took 400 and 396 days to complete their books and round out our three worst times among cities, based on all records received in our database by September 25, 2015.
Detroit, MI, coming out of its landmark bankruptcy, took the longest audit time among big cities (352 days after the close of its 2014 fiscal year). Subsequent to our deadline for inclusion into our audit time records, Richmond, VA signed its report on October 5, 2015. Had it been counted, it would have been the second slowest audit time recorded among all cities (462 days). Among large cities, Baltimore, MD has still not reported its audited financials for the June 30, 2014 fiscal year.
Some state and local governments have complained that generally accepted accounting principles formulated and made effective by GASB Statement 34 more than 10 years ago have slowed the audit process…we looked at the medians for local governments in New Jersey, which use a simpler, modified accrual fund accounting approach, and not the GASB 34 rules. We found that NJ cities and counties don't complete their audits any faster than their counterparts in other states which use GASB 34.
Some state and local governments have complained that generally accepted accounting principles formulated and made effective by GASB Statement 34 more than 10 years ago have slowed the audit process. Under the GASB rules, governments are required to present their books both on a traditional modified accrual fund accounting basis, as well as an entity-wide accrual based presentation. However, it is worth mentioning that we looked at the medians for local governments in New Jersey, which use a simpler, modified accrual fund accounting approach, and not the GASB 34 rules. We found that NJ cities and counties don't complete their audits any faster than their counterparts in other states which use GASB 34. Cities in New Jersey had a FY 2014 median audit time of 176 days, compared to the lower national-city median of 169. New Jersey counties had a median of 170 days vs. the national-county median of 175.
The state with the fastest reporting median for its cities was North Carolina at 118 days, and the slowest state median for its cities was found in Massachusetts, at 214 days.
Revenue bond sectors, by and large, continued their trend in 2014 that showed faster median turnaround times for audits than state and local governments. There was no significant change in sector results from past years. No revenue bond sector medians fell within a 90 day audit time reporting, but three sectors were able to show a median time within 120 days: Wholesale Electric (Public Power) at 100 days, Hospitals at 112, and Private Higher Education at 113. Tollways just missed the mark, with its median of 127 days.
Higher rated municipal bond borrowers generally have better audit reporting times. The analysis took a look at whether credit ratings show any correlation with audit times. Looking at medians for each sector based on the lowest of either Moody's or S&P ratings, we found that the highest rated (AAA or AA) credits normally had the fastest median audit times. This was true for Airports, Cities, Counties, Hospitals, Public Higher Education, School Districts, States, and Water & Sewer credits. Syracuse University, a perennial standout for fast reporting for revenue bond issuers, completed its audit in a remarkable 30 days. The sixth straight year in which Syracuse finished its books in 31 days or less.
Richard A. Ciccarone is a Co-Publisher of MuniNet Guide. He is also President and Chief Executive Officer of Merritt Research Services, a municipal bond credit database and research company that primarily serves institutional investors, investment dealers and bankers. Mr. Ciccarone has over 35 years of investment management and research experience, specializing in municipal bonds.
Seasoned investors and the general public have common cause to desire more timely municipal bond audits. When a municipality fails to make their bond audits publicly available, it affects investors' abilities to accurately match price and risk. Furthermore, the public does not have the information required to exercise their input and influence. Merritt Research's latest study shows there is more to criticize than celebrate.


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What if a tsunami's magnetic field could predict the height of the wave?
Gillian D'Souza January 12, 2022
Atmospheric gravity waves . Credit: Jorge Magalhaes and Jose da Silva (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
It's been well established that tsunamis generate magnetic fields as they move seawater (which is conductive unlike freshwater) through the Earth's magnetic field. Although researchers previously predicted that the tsunami's magnetic field would arrive before a change in sea level, they lacked the means to simultaneously measure magnetics and sea level to confirm this phenomenon. Now, a new study ...[Read More]
A better framework for disasters
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The 2018 Carr Fire that burned 229,651 acres in California. It's currently listed as the seventh-largest wildfire recorded in the state's modern history. (Photo: Bureau of Land Management California via Bureau of Land Management California)
The end of the Northern hemisphere summer tends to be a good time to regroup from natural hazards, as the frequency and intensity of storms, as well as the incidence of wildfires, tends to trail off. At the time of writing, however, Hurricane Willa had just crashed into Mexico, while Typhoon Yutu has just hit the Northern Mariana Islands so hard that any equipment designed to record wind-speed had ...[Read More]
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December 2004 saw one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. 228,000 people were killed when an earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra triggered tsunami waves up to 30 m high. The destruction was extreme as the waves hit 14 different countries around the Indian Ocean. Economic losses totalled over 10 billion US dollars. The tourism industry in particular suff ...[Read More]
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Three years ago, an earthquake-induced avalanche and rockfalls buried an entire Nepalese village in ice, stone, and snow. Researchers now think the region's heavy snowfall from the preceding winter may have intensified the avalanche's disastrous effect. The Langtang village, just 70 kilometres from Nepal's capital Kathmandu, is nestled within a valley under the shadow of the Himalayas. The town wa ...[Read More]


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Written by Staff Writer 20 Dec, 2018	| 11:40 am
COLOMBO (News 1st) – General Secretary of the United People's Freedom Alliance Mahinda Amaraweera in a letter to the Speaker states MPs who were elected to Parliament from the UPFA at the previous general election will continue to function as UPFA MPs.
Amaraweera confirms that all MPs who were elected from the UPFA at the General Elections held on the 17th of August 2015 will continue to remain as members of the UPFA.
The respective letter was handed over to the speaker this morning (December 20).
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News 5 Diyanet imams killed in eastern Turkey in armed attack during heated...
5 Diyanet imams killed in eastern Turkey in armed attack during heated debate
Five imams from Turkey's Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) were killed when an argument among imams at town hall ended an armed assault in Turkey's eastern Erzincan province, according to a report by online news outlet Gazete Duvar on Friday.
According to the report, the local administration of Erzincan province's Tercan district convened for an ordinary monthly meeting. An employee of the mufti's office, identified only as Fatih A., stormed into the meeting with a gun amid a heated debate.
Imam Rasim Kılıç and preacher Ersin Kağan were killed on the scene, while five imams who were wounded in the attack were hospitalized. Later on Friday, it was reported that three more imams had died from wounds sustained in the shooting.
Erzincan Deputy Governor Musa Baştürk told the media the gunman had "psychological problems" and that two of the people he wounded were in critical condition.
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Border Arrests Plummet Again as Trump Administration Proclaims 'Unprecedented Achievement'
By admin On Oct 9, 2019
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on Oct. 8 that the number of "enforcement actions" decreased in September for the fourth straight month, and were down 64 percent since their peak in May, 2019.
In fiscal year 2019, CBP encountered 977,509 people attempting to cross the southwest border.
For September, total CBP encounters along the southwest border were 52,546. This is a decrease for the fourth straight month and represents a 64 percent decrease since the peak in May.
In FY19, CBP encountered 977,509 people attempting to cross the SW border.
For September, total CBP encounters along the SW border were 52,546. This is a decrease for the fourth straight month and represents a 64% decrease since the peak in May.
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During a press conference at the White House, CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan said that while illegal immigration to the United States had declined along the southern border, the situation remains critical.
"I want to recognize the outstanding work of the men and women of CBP who are working on the frontline of this border security and humanitarian crisis, as well as our foreign partners who are actively engaged in addressing this regional crisis as well," Morgan told reporters. "Thanks to the efforts of this Administration, illegal migration declined again for the fourth month in September. While this is good news, we remain focused on this ongoing crisis and are calling on Congress to take action to avoid the exploitation of families and children caught up in a transnational criminal enterprise and address the national security crisis."
"This represents the fourth month in a row of a steady decline in apprehensions," said Morgan. "This is an unprecedented achievement."
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"This past fiscal year, CBP has faced unprecedented and staggering levels of illegal crossings,"Morgan added. Referring to the total of almost one million enforcement actions the CBP has performed in 2019, Morgan said, "These numbers are numbers that no immigration system in the world is designed to handle—including ours."
The CBP describes an enforcement action as "Any action taken by ICE or CBP to apprehend, arrest, interview, or search an individual, or to surveil an individual for enforcement purposes."
To date in 2019, CBP encountered 977,509 people attempting to cross the Southwest border, a figure 72 percent higher than for fiscal year 2014. CBP indicated that the Migrant Protection Protocol (MPP) and the Administration's agreements with Central American governments meant that monthly enforcement actions have fallen by an average of 22 percent per month.
In September, CBP encounters (Border Patrol apprehensions and Field Operations inadmissible cases) along the Southwest border totaled 52,546. Such enforcement actions decreased across all key demographics—including unaccompanied children—although individual adults represented the smallest decrease. CBP stressed that while these figures had decreased relative to the figures for August, they remain higher than during the same time period in six of the last seven previous fiscal years.
Border Patrol agents also rescued 4,911 persons in fiscal year 2019, further highlighting the severe dangers migrants face when attempting to cross the border illegally.
What's Driving Immigration?
In fiscal year 2019, according to Morgan, "What continued to drive and pull … families to our borders was the public knowledge that the United States' immigration laws are filled with loopholes—often judicially created. The hundreds of thousands of families and children were told, coached, and made to believe: If you make it to the United States border with a child, it was your passport into the interior of the United States."
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Ganja often refers to cannabis.

Ganja may also refer to:

People
 Ganja Karuppu
 Laganja Estranja
 Alexander Ganja (Oleksandr Hanzha), one of the Dnepropetrovsk maniacs

Places

Azerbaijan
Ganja, Azerbaijan, a city in Azerbaijan
Gəncə, Goygol, a village in Azerbaijan

Iran
Ganzak, an ancient city in Iran
 Ganja (Lorestan Province, Iran)
 Ganja (Gilan Province, Iran)
 Ganja (Hamedan Province, Iran)
 Ganja (Isfahan Province, Iran)
 Ganja (Ilam Province, Iran)

Other uses
"Ganja Bus", a 2004 song by Cypress Hill
Ghanjah, a large wooden trading dhow
"Must Be the Ganja", a 2009 song by rapper Eminem
"Ganja Burn", a 2018 song by Nicki Minaj
1139 Ganja earthquake, natural disaster affecting Azerbaijan

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Gunja (disambiguation)


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Trans Stonewall and Gay Pride
By Marcy Cook
The phrasing* is outdated now but facts remain facts. Without trans, gay, bi, drag and lesbian – butch and femme – people protesting at Stonewall North America would be very different and more oppressive toward LGBT folks. It wasn't the first such riot in America, that seems to be from Los Angeles in 1959 where "Gay and transgender people staged a small riot … in response to police harassment" – Wiki. Another riot happened in 1966:
San Francisco, drag queens, hustlers, and transvestites were sitting in Compton's Cafeteria when the police arrived to arrest men dressed as women. A riot ensued, with the patrons of the cafeteria slinging cups, plates, and saucers, and breaking the plexi glass windows in the front of the restaurant, and returning several days later to smash the windows again after they were replaced. Professor Susan Stryker classifies the Compton's Cafeteria riot as an "act of anti-transgender discrimination, rather than an act of discrimination against sexual orientation" and connects the uprising to the issues of gender, race, and class that were being downplayed by homophile organizations. It marked the beginning of transgender activism in San Francisco. – Comptons Cafeteria Riot
Stonewall wasn't the first LGBT riot, it was part of the ongoing shift toward changing attitudes in North America, but it has become the most famous marking point of the US LGBT rights movement, so it's what people discuss the most. Unfortunately since the riots attempts were made, and are still made, to write out drag, bi and trans folks from Stonewall. It's erasure of everything other than 'gay', showing yet more attempts to sideline 'inconvenient' bi/butch/drag/trans people. It's deeply unpleasant:
A strange new myth has arisen about the origins of the gay movement. This myth, fervently endorsed by some trans activists, holds that the gay and lesbian movement was, essentially and pivotally, the work of their group, the transgender people. The transgender folk were in the vanguard, gay men and lesbians followed meekly after. This bizarre claim in the opposite of the truth. Let us then be honest. If we are to speak of a "transgender" contribution we must restrict ourselves to drag queens. They were the only transgender folks around in those days. None of them in fact made a major contribution to the movement. – Wayne Dynes
Actual eyewitnesses debunk this notion:
The Transgender people played a significant role in the Stonewall riots, and this is a fact because I was inside the Stonewall Inn when the raid occurred 44 years ago, as well as a participant and an eye witness to the event and riots. Edmund White, in his book, "City Boys" says it best in one statement: "And it was not the white boys in crew-necks from the Hamptons who started the riots, but the Drag Queens, Transgenders, Peurto Ricans, and Blacks (The A-Trainers) who were the catalysts behind the riots." – Scott G Brown, in his own words via Facebook
Roy McCarthy was there too:
So I go running down, following him…. By the time we got down there, the paddy wagon had just pulled up. The queens were just starting to come out and someone had just thrown a high heel. There may have been coins or whatever, but I was there within a couple minutes after the festivities started. I did see high heels flying! The queens — the transgenders or the crossdressers — were yelling something from across the street by the paddy wagon; they were yelling at the cops. We were cheering on the transgenders — the crossdressers — it just sort of snowballed from there.
Other eyewitnesses state that the origin of the riot at Stonewall points to a trans man throwing the first punch after a cop had hit him unjustly, K. Stormé DeLarverie. Trans and drag folks stood side by side, throwing heels and coins, the riot then started in full swing and lasted three days. I'm not going to cover all of Stonewall, I don't know it well enough, Wikipedia has a lot of information and other sources cover it far better than I ever could, but I have a point. Don't ever let anyone say that trans people weren't at Stonewall, don't them ever say trans people weren't important, that trans people didn't participate in the Stonewall riot. Thanks to a trans man fighting abuse, transgender folks started Stonewall. * NB: A lot of the phrasing in quotes here is outdated, a lot of descriptions are outdated too, times change, language use changes.
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