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Science Standards
Local Fights Have Begun in Ohio
by Mike Matthews on June 2, 2003
Last year the State of Ohio, USA, took center stage in a national battle over evolution in state schools.
Last year the State of Ohio, USA, took center stage in a national battle over evolution in state schools. Ohio passed strongly worded science standards that teach evolution as fact (see "Intelligent Design" Whimpers out in Ohio), but confusion remained about a vague amendment that students should learn "how scientists continue to investigate and critically analyze aspects of evolutionary theory."
Now local school districts are trying to sort out the confusion.
Intimidation of teachers
John Freshwater, a teacher at Mount Vernon Middle School, located in rural Ohio, was summoned to a meeting to explain why he was teaching his eighth-grade class about flaws in evolutionary theory. The reason for the meeting was a high-school biology teacher whose evolutionary views were being challenged in class by one of Mr Freshwater's former students.1
After the meeting, Mr Freshwater went before the Mount Vernon school district's Science Curriculum Committee to propose a clarification of the curriculum standards to allow critical thinking about evolution in the classroom. When the committee rejected his proposal without comment, he appealed to the district school board.
Failed appeal to the Mount Vernon school board
The key sentence in Mr Freshwater's proposal to the school board reads:
"It is the intent of this board that to enhance the effectiveness of science education and to promote academic freedom and the neutrality of state government with respect to teachings that touch religious and nonreligious beliefs, it is necessary and desirable that science which seeks to explain the origins of life and its diversity (origins science), be conducted and taught objectively and without religious, naturalistic, or philosophic bias or assumptions … ."2
After hearing two hours of public statements on 12 May 2003, the board rejected Mr Freshwater's proposal by a vote of 4-1. One board member suggested a compromise, but the board voted to wait until its June meeting to consider the new proposal.
In a written statement, the school superintendent, Jeff Maley, acknowledged that both sides had similar goals—teachers should be objective and "nonreligious" in discussing scientific controversies—but both sides were not yet able to reach agreement.3
One of the board members said he voted against Freshwater's proposal because students will still be taking state proficiency tests, which will surely include the new, evolutionary science standards: "Did they change any of the proficiency standards they hold us to in light of the standards changes? No," he said.4
Plenty of confusion to go around
The whole debate in Mount Vernon displays the same confusion that marred the State's debate. One woman at the board meeting said she believed God created an awesome universe, but "the religious beliefs of Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and Hindus do not belong in a science classroom, and neither do mine."5 One man said intelligent design (see The Intelligent Design Movement) "is a marvelous religious idea, but to make things as simple as possible—you teach science in science classes and you teach what isn't science somewhere else."
This false division between "science and religion" overlooks the vast difference between modern operational science (which builds better planes and fights disease in the present) and origins science (which seeks to understand non-observable, non-repeatable events of the distant past). Origins science requires us to make assumptions based on worldviews that we accept a priori, and we must use these beliefs to sift evidence and determine what's true about origins. (See Q&A: Religion.) Molecules-to-man evolution is based on a naturalistic, materialistic worldview that excludes God and rejects His revelation; the alternative view accepts the possibility of a Designer and Creator.
The debate is also marred by the misleading terms "microevolution" and "macroevolution". The board member who offered a "compromise" suggested that students learn only the generally accepted views of evolution (e.g. microevolution), but if this is not a satisfactory compromise, she suggested leaving the study of origins to grades 10-12. "The majority of people would agree with evolutionary theory," Dr Marjorie Bennett said, "as it relates to natural selection regarding small-scale biological events such as the evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria or successful plant and animal breeding programs."
This is the same confusion that Ohio's standards failed to clarify. The debate is not about natural selection at all, which creationists accept wholeheartedly (and believe occurred even faster than is generally accepted today).
The continuing debate in Ohio shows just how difficult it is to find a political solution to a fundamental, social disorder that is afflicting the US and the world. Naturalistic, humanistic philosophy has become so ingrained in the culture that few people even recognize when schools are forcing their anti-God beliefs—as facts—on students, while they try to exclude any alternative, Bible-based beliefs. As long as the debate continues to ignore the foundational disagreement over worldviews, the problem will not go away.
While AiG supports efforts to increase academic freedom, we want to challenge the church to strike at the root of the problem, which is the rejection of the authority of God and His Word, thus leading to the evolutionary worldview undergirding our schools and society. The church needs to join together—under the power of the Holy Spirit—in consistently upholding the biblical worldview, founded on the Genesis account of a six-day Creation, Adam's Fall and a worldwide Flood, while attacking the anti-biblical foundations of the humanistic worldview, including belief in millions of years of death and suffering before sin.
Porter, L., Public voices opinion on critical thinking, Mount Vernon News, 14 May 2003, p. 1A.
Porter, L., Critical thinking at issue in science debate, Mount Vernon News, 12 May 2003, p. 1A.
Porter, L., Science proposal defeated, new one evolves, Mount Vernon News, 13 May 2003, p. 1A.
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DEPRECATED!!! This SDK can only be used with the legacy 2Checkout platform which is depreciated. Please use [2checkout-python-sdk](https://github.com/2Checkout/2checkout-python-sdk) with the current 2Checkout platform.
=====================

This library provides developers with a simple set of bindings to the 2Checkout purchase routine, Instant Notification Service and Back Office API.

To use, download or clone the repository.

```shell
git clone https://github.com/2checkout/2checkout-python.git
```

If your using python version 3.0 or higher, checkout the 3.x branch.

```shell
git checkout 3.x
```

Install _(Or just import in your script.)_

```shell
cd 2checkout-python
sudo python setup.py install
```

Import in your script

```python
import twocheckout
```

Full documentation for each binding will be provided in the [Wiki](https://github.com/2checkout/2checkout-python/wiki).

Example Purchase API Usage
-----------------

*Example Usage:*

```python
import twocheckout

twocheckout.Api.auth_credentials({
    'private_key': '3508079E-5383-44D4-BF69-DC619C0D9811',
    'seller_id': '1817037',
    'mode': 'production'
})

params = {
    'merchantOrderId': '123',
    'token': 'ODAxZjUzMDEtOWU0MC00NzA3LWFmMDctYmY1NTQ3MDhmZDFh',
    'currency': 'USD',
    'total': '1.00',
    'billingAddr': {
        'name': 'Testing Tester',
        'addrLine1': '123 Test St',
        'city': 'Columbus',
        'state': 'OH',
        'zipCode': '43123',
        'country': 'USA',
        'email': 'cchristenson@2co.com',
        'phoneNumber': '555-555-5555'
    }
}

try:
    result = twocheckout.Charge.authorize(params)
    print result.responseCode
except twocheckout.TwocheckoutError as error:
    print error.msg

```

*Example Response:*

```python
{
    'lineItems': [
        {
            'tangible': 'N',
            'name': '123',
            'price': '1.00',
            'description': '',
            'recurrence': None,
            'duration': None,
            'startupFee': None,
            'productId': '',
            'type': 'product',
            'options': [

            ],
            'quantity': '1'
        }
    ],
    'responseMsg': 'Successfully authorized the provided creditcard',
    'recurrentInstallmentId': None,
    'shippingAddr': {
        'city': None,
        'phoneExtension': None,
        'country': None,
        'addrLine2': None,
        'zipCode': None,
        'addrLine1': None,
        'state': None,
        'phoneNumber': None,
        'email': None,
        'name': None
    },
    'orderNumber': '205180784763',
    'currencyCode': 'USD',
    'merchantOrderId': '123',
    'errors': None,
    'responseCode': 'APPROVED',
    'transactionId': '205180784772',
    'total': '1.00',
    'type': 'AuthResponse',
    'billingAddr': {
        'city': 'Columbus',
        'phoneExtension': None,
        'country': 'USA',
        'addrLine2': None,
        'zipCode': '43123',
        'addrLine1': '123 Test St',
        'state': 'OH',
        'phoneNumber': '555-555-5555',
        'email': 'cchristenson@2co.com',
        'name': 'Testing Tester'
    }
}
```

Example Admin API Usage
-----------------

*Example Usage:*

```python
import twocheckout

twocheckout.Api.credentials({'username':'APIuser1817037', 'password':'APIpass1817037'})

params = {
    'sale_id': 4774467596,
    'category': 1,
    'comment': "Refunding Sale"
    }

sale = twocheckout.Sale.find(params)
sale.refund(params);
```

*Example Response:*

```python
{
  'response_code': 'OK',
  'response_message': 'refund added to invoice'
}
```

Example Checkout Usage:
-----------------------

*Example Usage:*

```python
params = {
    'sid': 1817037,
    'cart_order_id': 'test1',
    'total': 1.00
}

form = twocheckout.Charge.submit(params)
```
*Example Response:*

```html
<form id='2checkout' action='https://www.2checkout.com/checkout/spurchase' method='post'>
<input type='hidden' name='li_0_name' value='Test Product' />
<input type='hidden' name='li_0_price' value='0.01' />
<input type='hidden' name='mode' value='2CO' />
<input type='hidden' name='sid' value='1817037' />
<input type='submit' value='Proceed to Checkout' />
</form>
<script type='text/javascript'>document.getElementById('2checkout').submit();</script>
```

Example Return Usage:
---------------------

*Example Usage:*

```python
params = web.input() # using web.py
params['secret'] = 'tango'
result = twocheckout.Passback.check(params)
```

*Example Response:*

```python
{
  'response_code': 'SUCCESS',
  'response_message': 'Hash Matched'
}
```

Example INS Usage:
------------------

*Example Usage:*

```python
params = web.input() # using web.py
params['secret'] = 'tango'
result = twocheckout.Notification.check(params)
```

*Example Response:*

```python
{
  'response_code': 'SUCCESS',
  'response_message': 'Hash Matched'
}
```

Full documentation for each binding is provided in the [Wiki](https://github.com/craigchristenson/2checkout-python/wiki).

Exceptions:
-----------
TwocheckoutError exceptions are thrown by if an error has returned. It is best to catch these exceptions so that they can be gracefully handled in your application.

*Example Usage*

```python
try:
    sale = twocheckout.Sale.find(EXAMPLE_SALE)
    invoice = sale.invoices[0]
    lineitem = invoice.lineitems[0]
    result = lineitem.refund(EXAMPLE_REFUND)
except TwocheckoutError as error:
    error.message
```

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This is just another thing to worry about. Who decides what is excessive? Do we have a break down of "excessive"? If we don't we need one!
Excessive is one of those things that is open to interpretation and I am not sure if sites are going to be "judged" fairly.
Why Google? Why do you do this to us??? You need to clarify the guidelines… Anyone have Matt Cutts' phone number?


My husband loves the combination of mint and chocolate. I remember the very first dessert he asked me to make him when we first got married was a grasshopper pie. I had never heard of that, but apparently it is a green mind pie with a chocolate crust and crumb coating. I thought it was so strange, but I made it and he devoured it. Since then, he is positively thrilled whenever I make something that has a similar chocolate and mint combination.
So, the other day as I was perusing Pinterest as I usually do on my free time (and sometimes even longer than that), I found an Oreo Peppermint Cheesecake Pie. I know, that sounds like a lot to swallow (it probably is! Haha), but I knew it would be a hit with my husband. This is an Oreo crust with a cheesecake filling, then topped with crushed peppermint. It is unbelievably easy to make, and even better, looks pretty impressive, too. I am all about finding those impressive, yet easy desserts because they make me look like a master chef, with minimum effort. Yes, please!
Photo and recipe courtesy of Melanie Makes.
Quick Tip: Top this with some fresh whipped cream before adding the peppermint.
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Legislative Updates Home
Legislative Process (How a Bill Becomes a Law)
87th Session Recap
The State of Texas's 88th Legislative Regular Session will begin Tuesday, January 10, 2023, and Keller ISD will be paying attention to activity in Austin and how it may impact the District and Texas public schools.
Keller ISD's Board of Trustees have approved a set of Legislative Priorities, with input from KISD's Legislative Priorities Development Committee – a group of KISD parents, teachers, and administrators.
The Texas Constitution states that "a general diffusion of knowledge being essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights of the people, it shall be the duty of the Legislature of the State to establish and make suitable provision for the support and maintenance of an efficient system of public free schools." Keller ISD asks our legislators to prioritize the following issues:
RECRUIT AND REWARD EXCELLENT EDUCATORS
Keller ISD is recognized for its excellent educators and staff. Teacher compensation has not kept pace with cost of living, and state funding does not provide flexibility for districts to reward or incentivize outstanding teachers. To address these issues, we support:
Increasing teacher compensation and benefits.
Funding schools based on enrollment instead of average daily attendance (ADA) to better reflect how public schools are staffed and operated.
Increasing the basic funding allotment to account for inflation.
ENHANCE SCHOOL SECURITY
Keller ISD is committed to the safety of every student in the classroom and on their campuses. Current state funding penalizes forward-thinking districts focused on sharpening school security. To address this issue, we support:
Allocating funds for new security measures on campuses, including state funding assistance for school resource officers.
Reimbursing districts like Keller ISD that proactively complete security enhancement measures before they are required by the state.
INCENTIVIZE HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS
Keller ISD is a destination because of its educational programming and focus on meeting workforce demands. Additional support is needed to maintain and enhance these programs. To address this issue, we support:
Expanding STEM programming by allocating funds for one-time start-up costs.
Increasing special education funding to keep pace with growth in students, fill critical positions, and cover costs of diagnostics.
Increasing CTE funding and allowing districts flexibility on how to spend funding based on workforce needs.
ADOPT THE NEXT GENERATION OF STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY
STAAR costs taxpayers $90 million a year and teachers and students multiple hours of instructional time. Keller ISD supports school accountability, but we also know we can do better. To address this issue, we support:
Allowing for flexibility in summative assessments that may be used to evidence growth and academic success.
KEEP INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT OUT OF SCHOOLS
Keller ISD is committed to student safety, well-being, and parental involvement in education, but we have more work to do. To address this issue, we support:
Legislative efforts to further protect students from age-inappropriate content.
Strengthening the rights and responsibilities of parents to participate in the education of their children.
Click here to download Keller ISD's 88th Legislative Priorities
Click to download a printable version of Keller ISD's 2023 88th Legislative Session Priorities!
DATES OF INTEREST
General election for federal, state, and county officers (Texas Election Code, Section 41.001(a)(3))
Bill prefiling begins (House Rule 8, Section 7 and Senate Rule 7.04(a))
88th Legislature convenes at noon (Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 5(a); Texas Government Code, Section 301.001)
60-day bill filing deadline (Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 5(b))
Adjournment sine die (Texas Constitution, Article III, Section 24(b))
Post-session 20-day deadline for Governor to sign or veto (Texas Constitution, Article IV, Section 14)


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Fundraiser by Melissa Proctor Swanson : Melissa's Black Mold Fight!
I've been trying to avoid sharing my story with my family and personal friends because I don't want everyone that knows me personally to know what's going on, but I really need prayers and support right now. As some of you know, I've been sick for a while with black mold toxicity. We moved to Texas last year when Justin retired, and so that I could be closer to the nearest doctor that would treat me, once I finally got a correct diagnosis. Unfortunately, Tricare (military insurance) will not cover treatment for mold toxicity, so it's been somewhat difficult for us. We were able to come up with the $7,000 for my first round of treatment (hyperbaric oxygen chamber therapy), through credit cards, which we're still paying for. In addition, I'm on a ton of medications and supplements, etc. (which run around $250/month or more).
However, the bad news is that the first hyperbaric treatment didn't work. I have a genetic defect where I don't make the antibodies necessary to fight off the mold like the average person does.
Well, I now need two more rounds, and it will cost approximately $16,000-$25,000 because I have to do longer sessions. There are constant lab fees, etc that insurance also won't cover. I could go on and on, but it will only allow a certain number of words in the GoFundMe opening story.
If you can help, at all, it's greatly appreciated. If you can't but are willing to pray for our family, that appreciated just as much!
I've posted one of my bills in the first update.
I just wanted to update that I am changing back to going to hyperbaric more often due to symptoms. We'll get my toxin results some time in the next week or two to see if I need to go back to going every day. Its possible the good news last month was short lived, but I'll take it when I can get it. Right now I'm going to start 3 times/week. I'll update once I know the results. I also am having some possible liver related problems, so ill be having tests for that, including bloodwork and an ultrasound. Thank you everyone for your support.
I'm getting a lot of private messages and comments on Emma's page and in private messages asking how I'm doing and why I'm not posting updates. So, here's what's going on. Btw, I sincerely appreciate everyone asking about how I'm doing. It means so much to me. You have no idea! This is a little long, but I haven't updated in quite a while.
I haven't been updating much because I don't want to seem like I'm trying to get attention. That was never my intention, as I've said before.
Since so many of you have shown me genuine concern and love, I do want to update. Please don't take this as me wanting anyone to feel sorry for me.
Basically, due to the hurricane, there's was a gas shortage, so I had to stop going to treatment. I just started back today.
As soon as I can pay for my latest toxin results, I'll be able to get those. They're about $300 each time, and I have to do them twice/month. Tricare won't pay for it, along with pretty much any of my treatment. If/when I get my toxin results, and they're still not good, I may be done with hyperbaric. This is not 100% though. The problem is, we're now out of resources, donations stopped (which I totally understand) and we owe so much money that it's putting too much stress on us financially. I'd rather just be sick. So unless some miracle happens, which is what it will require at this point, I'm probably done. It's just too much for a one income house, and I definitely can't work.
If anyone knows of any miracles, send them my way, lol. Basically, I'd probably need up to another $30,000, maybe more, to fully be well, and that's no guarantee. This is not new territory for my doctor, but it's a little different due to some issues I have and the genetic anomaly, amount, type and concentration of exposure, etc., so it's hard to say how long it could take. I don't know what to do, so it's extremely hard not to lose hope after this long. I see all the mold patients come, do their 20 or 40 hours of treatment, some 80 hours, get better and leave. Two years later, I'm still doing it. I actually stopped counting how many hours I've done, but I'm sure it's close to 200. That's $40,000 out of pocket in just hyperbaric that we've spent. Plus around another $10,000 in uncovered lab fees and about $5,000 so far in over the counter supplements, etc.
So, you can see why I'm saying a miracle is the only thing that's gonna get me the rest of the treatment I need.
Most days I just sit in my car crying, trying to decide if I want to go in. I've called MANY doctors (all over the US), and the cost is pretty much the same.
This is not an easy answer. The options are basically continue being sick, miserable and in pain, possible death (which I'm no longer afraid of) and possibly needing nursing care or a nursing home.
A miracle could happen, and it could all just disappear, lol. I'm laughing because I know that won't happen. It's ok though. There's been a lot of prayer, and I don't think that's part of the plan for me.
Truth is, noone really knows when exactly they'll die. As I said, I'm not scared. I'm sad for my kids and husband mostly.
Until more is known about mold toxicity, it's neurological effects and effects on your organs, it's all a guessing game. Also, insurance companies will continue to ignore the illness and get away with not covering treatment.
As much as I hate posting this again, here's ways that you can donate towards my care.
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Well, I got my toxin results, and it's not good at all. It's higher than it's ever been. My doctor told me Monday that they should be going down by now. Instead, it looks like my body just can't fight it. I do still need to talk to him about it, but this is not what should be happening. I'm pretty upset. I kind of had a feeling this was going to be the outcome. Yes, I'm going to look into other options. If you think this is expensive, sending me somewhere else (or having to move again to where there's another doctor that will try something different) is going to kill us. Right now we're about $30,000 in the hole from medical bills. Depending on what my doctor says, I may just have to "call it". I'm tired and extremely frustrated. Please pray for my family and me. I feel defeated right now.
I just wanted to post an update. I took a week off from treatment, and it was nice. I've been back in treatment now for a week and a half. It's doing a number on me, as you can see by the pic, but hopefully it's working. I wasn't able to get my toxins results to see if it's working because the lab no won't release my results to my doctor until I pay them $500 for the lab tests. It's ridiculous! That's another story. Now that we've put all the GoFundMe money on the hyperbaric treatments we owe, we're cash and credit card poor. So, we'll have to wait until we can come up with the money to see if the treatment is working. He's also saying it's likely I'll need to do it again. When you've been exposed to mold for 17 or so years, it takes a long time to get it out of your system. He's not taking advantage of me. Most patients with mold toxicity only have to do the 40 hours once. I'm on my 5th or 6th one, I think. Anyway, please continue to pray for me and my family. It's just as hard on them. I can't say that I'm not scared. I've been a nervous wreck waiting for my results. It's going to basically tell me if we should continue treatment or "call it" and just try to keep me comfortable.


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Q: How do I get the X coordinate for my turtle graphics turtle I can create a turtle that will be in a window with the following code:
Turtle t1 = new Turtle(w,100,100);

If I want to know its coordinates, I can write:
int getX(w);

But when I have 2 turtles, t1 and t2, I don't know what to do if I want to know turtle1's X coordinates.
Turtle t1 = new Turtle(w,100,100);
Turtle t2 = new Turtle(w,200,100);

If I were to write int getX(w), which turtles X coordinate would I get? How do I write so I get t1s cordinate?

A: Use turtle.xcor()
it returns the x position.
Use turtle.ycor()
it returns the y position.

A: For python turtle module, get the x and y coordinates of the turtle use the getPosition method like this:
import turtle
import time
alex = turtle.Turtle()
alex_text = turtle.Turtle()
alex_text.goto(alex.position()[0], alex.position()[1])
alex_text.write("hello")
time.sleep(1)

turtle.position() - Return the turtle's current location (x,y) (as a Vec2D vector).
Read more about it here: https://docs.python.org/3.3/library/turtle.html#turtle.write

A: I have no idea what Turtle class you are using, but I'd imagine you'd do something like this:
int x1 = t1.getX(w);
int x2 = t2.getX(w);

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No. 16 Iowa overpowers No. 22 USC in Holiday Bowl
EditorsNote: changes to "8:15" in fourth graf
Dec 27, 2019; San Diego, California, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes players wear black helmets with Hawkeye decals in honor of former coach Hayden Fry, who died on Dec. 17 at age 90, during the Holiday Bowl against the Southern California Trojans at SDCCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Ihmir Smith-Marsette scored touchdowns in three different ways, and No. 16 Iowa downed No. 22 Southern California to win the Holiday Bowl 49-24 Friday in San Diego.
Smith-Marsette's touchdowns came rushing, receiving and returning a kickoff as the Hawkeyes (10-3) posted a season-high point total.
The Hawkeyes rolled on offense early, then capitalized on a third-quarter injury that sidelined USC quarterback Kedon Slovis for the rest of the night.
Iowa's two initial drives lasted 6:35 and 8:15, and ended in similar fashion. The Hawkeyes used misdirection to catch USC off-balance, first with Tyrone Tracy going untouched on a reverse from 23 yards, then Smith-Marsette walking in from 6 yards out on the next drive.
USC (8-5) responded with a couple of impressive drives of its own, both resulting in Slovis touchdown passes. He found Drake London from 4 yards on the first, and delivered a 16-yard pinpoint pass through a tight window to Vavae Malepeai on the second.
The game's first punt came with 4:35 left before halftime. Iowa did not punt until 1:25 remained in the third quarter.
Smith-Marsette's other two touchdowns — a 98-yard kickoff return and a 12-yard reception from Nate Stanley — gave Iowa a lead it never relinquished.
USC tried to rally, scoring on possessions on each side of halftime. Chase McGrath booted a 32-yard field goal as time ran out before intermission, cutting the margin to 28-17. Stephen Carr followed up Slovis' 55-yard rainbow pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown with a 2-yard touchdown run in the third, bringing the Trojans within four points.
St. Brown finished with 163 yards on nine receptions.
The Trojans followed up Carr's score with an unexpected onside kick, which Michael Brown recovered near midfield. USC appeared poised to take its first lead, but Slovis sustained an apparent arm injury when he hit the turf hard on the second of A.J. Epenesa's 2.5 sacks.
USC went scoreless after Matt Fink came on. The backup QB completed 12 of 18 passes for 74 yards and an interception. Slovis was 22 of 30 for 260 yards and two touchdowns.
Iowa slammed the door in the fourth quarter when Stanley found Brandon Smith on a 6-yard scoring pass to cap his 18-of-27, 213-yard, two-TD night. Linebacker Nick Niemann added a 25-yard pick-six to close the scoring.


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It kind of reminds me of early Sonata Arctica, Ensiferum, Rhapsody (of fire) and some other powerfolkmetal stuff thrown in one epic stew.
This album is amazing and follows the equally amazing Era. I love these guys, they're from Italy so I see a lot of their concerts and I kinda know them (I'm in that "Not really a friend, but not just a random fan" zone I'd say), they're super nice guys and they've really found their style.
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Oddly enough a friend of mine turned me onto Elvenking back in the days of LiveJournal. It was kinda strange because in Highschool I was the only person I really knew that listened to "real" metal. It was the time were Korn and Slipknot were kings and no one knew who Blind Guardian was. He also was the only other person (than my brother) who listened to Iced Earth.
I really like them, but I wouldn't call it Folk Metal, it's more like Power Metal with some folkish elements.


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The Euro US Dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate is rangebound, and is currently trading at US$1.1337, despite Italy's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte saying yesterday that he would revise his country's EC rule-breaking budget deficit.
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EUR failed to make any notable ground on USD today, despite the release of the Eurozone's all-important services PMI figures, which show a bigger-than-expected increase.
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The US Dollar (USD) was strengthened yesterday after the Federal Reserve Bank of New York President, John Williams, delivered a bullish speech in which he sounded optimistic about the US economy and said that further rate hikes in 2019 'still make sense'.
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The Euro (EUR) will also remain sensitive to any news on the UK's Brexit situation, with British Prime Minister Theresa May rallying to gain support for her UK-EU withdrawal agreement despite mounting pressure coming from Parliament.
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Overall, EUR is likely to be driven by political forces this week, with Brexit and Italy's budget remaining in focus.


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What are some ways we can reach out to liberals?
We do alot of that. I think more needs to be done though. Unfortunately the media has done one hell of a job at portraying libertarianism as a far-right GOP philosophy. So, any roads we make with liberals is immediately lost whenever some talking head on Fox News calls himself a libertarian.
The ACLU has many good causes defending individual freedoms (4th amendment, 1st amendment). Hasn't Cato associated with them in a few causes? Getting closer to such cases could help.
But yes, I know "our" brand is soiled. My husband, despite all my explanations, still inevitably associates me with those right-wing statist nuts.
I typically used to find it easier to talk with liberals on areas I disagree with them about, while social conservatives were the toughest for me. What might work for those of us trying to figure out how to talk to liberals AND those of us trying to figure out how to talk to conservatives is to first realize the two camps have become almost indistinguishable.
In the past five years I have, and this never happened before mind you, encountered liberals trying to quote the US constitution to me, self-identifying with Jefferson and the Founding fathers of the US, becoming pro-cop and pro-war.
I couldn't have seen that coming at all!
So I'm going to stick to moral arguments with everyone. I think it has the broadest appeal as long as there is a common moral framework.
I think drug laws, militarised police and corporate welfare are wedge issues we hold in common, and each can be used to frame the concept of individual liberty, and the fact that the state is a threat. Looking at dwemocratic voting patterns surrounding the Patriots Act might work as well, but liberals are mixed on forieng policy and certain aspects of militarism.
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The charade is up and the draft agreement was released. The hard bargain is that the United Kingdom would lose finalizing this agreement that is made now. Because of the predicament they are already in. they want to trade, but don't want membership. They want to control the movement, but has to consider the Northern Ireland. Therefore, the Republic of Ireland vote in the European Union has values. Still, the ones who thought the UK would be sovereign by leaving the EU is wrong. They are still connected, but losing their vote and say in the Union. While they have to follow the Union, that they just left.
Brussels won this one. They really took the cake and ate it, but they just used the EU Regulations and Rules, the set-up and configured landscape that is made the EU Member States, which again control the Third States towards the Union; if they want to trade and be incorporated with the Union. In this regard the UK.
The UK and Tories was bound to loose, they have promised an easy road, but everyone on the outside knew they would loose. They just waited to reveal it, until the Withdrawal Agreement Draft was published.
Now, people want to distance themselves from it, the Cabinet and fellow MPs. Who has been solid Brexiteers and wanting to leave the Union. Because that would make the sovereign UK so much better. However, this deal that are delivering the protocols and the measures that any NON-MEMBER STATE would have to encounter, while still being association with European Union are going through. Is something the UK is not ready for.
The Conservative Party, the Theresa May legacy and the whole debacle over the two year work towards today from the Referendum on 24th June 2016. Are clearly showing the blatant disregard, but also the nativity across the English Channel. As the London based politicians thought they could maneuver and trick this one. To negotiate and make it look funky fresh. Instead, they have lost the Membership, their say in the Union and have just pay more for imported goods.
They are having an agreement where the Court Justice of the European Union still have jurisdiction and mandate, even binding force as they leave. The UK is also demanded even as they leave to contribute to the EU budget until the 1 January 2021. Also, ensure there is a Common Travel Area between Ireland and UK, as with respect of the Good Friday Agreement and previous agreed upon measures with the EU considering the Northern Ireland.
Clearly, there is a lot more, but the Tories and the PM May has lost big in this one. They have bound their state as a non-entity, but still giving powers to the Brussels. Seemingly lots of concessions without seeing the implications. Or if they saw it, they accepted because they knew consequences if they pulled out of the bodies or took power. Than, they would have a harder time trading with the EU.
The UK are getting more of the same, as this deal also ensures a Single Customs Union and also free movement of labor, just like today. While also losing their say. But they get a joint Committee, that they will share together with EU until the final withdrawal.
Clearly, the years in limbo will continue with this continued deal, but not the deal anyone really wants to sign. As the beneficiary isn't the UK, but the EU. That is the funny thing about it all. As the ones wanting to leave, are the ones paying and not the ones remaining. Who would have a say and actually contribute as an equal partner. Instead, they are divorcing, but still kissing the ring.
Also, there was so something about Northern Ireland their rights, but the draft agreement had no sections mentioning special rules or arrangements for Scotland or Wales. They are just ugly ducklings who doesn't matter to London. As London has to trade the waters carefully in Belfast, but not so much elsewhere I suppose. Peace.
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Hero Barry's memory lives on, thanks to Carnegie honour
April 30th, 2019 5:05 PM
By Jackie Keogh
A ROLL of honour – almost as beautifully illustrated as the Book of Kells – now bears the name of Baltimore man, Barry Ryan.
The 51-year-old who lost his life on the evening of June 30th 2015, while trying to save his son, Barry Davis Ryan and his son's girlfriend, Niamh O'Connor – after they were swept out to sea by a freak wave – now lives on in a Roll of Honour housed at the Andrew Carnegie Museum in Scotland.
Representatives from the Carnegie Hero Fund travelled to Baltimore last week to present Barry's widow, Ann Davis, and their two children, Arthur Davis Ryan and Charlotte Davis Ryan, with a citation and a certificate.
The occasion was an opportunity for the families to come together in the company of members of Baltimore RNLI, local divers, and members of the Civil Defence team, as well as friends from a community that did everything it could in the recovery of the deceased, as well as being an ongoing support to the living.
The citation, which was presented by Ian Wilson, chairman of the Carnegie Hero Trust, noted that Barry had been fishing on rocks near the Beacon in Baltimore with his daughter, Charlotte, whilst his son and his son's girlfriend were also fishing.
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They had been on the rocks for a while when a large wave hit them all and swept Barry junior and Niamh out to sea. Barry senior sent Charlotte to run for help and he jumped into the water in an effort to save Barry and Niamh.
Charlotte raised the alarm but although the lifeboat was launched quickly, Niamh and Barry senior were pronounced dead at the scene and the body of Barry junior was recovered several days later by divers.
Danny Kenny, Ann's brother-in-law, said the ceremony at Casey's Hotel in Baltimore, gave them an opportunity to thank everyone, as well as another opportunity to heal.
'Sometimes,' he said, 'we simply don't get the opportunity to thank others for their kindness, goodwill and support. Expressing gratitude costs nothing, but means everything. It is so appropriate to thank everyone who supported the family at their time of greatest need.'
Ian Wilson quoted Andrew Carnegie, a man who was twice as rich as Bill Gates is now, saying he believed: 'The man who dies thus rich dies in disgrace.' As a result, he contributed enormously to individuals and organisations throughout the world.
Mr Wilson said Andrew Carnegie established the fund, not to stimulate or create heroism, but to acknowledge that heroic action is impulsive and the true heroes of civilisation are those who have been killed in saving, or attempting to save, another human life.
To date almost 7,000 individuals have been recognised by the Hero Fund over its 110-year history, including Baltimore's Barry Ryan.
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All about Theatres
The Theatre in London – part 1
January 15, 2018	 • New
London's theatre land is one of the most popular attractions of the capital city. The unique architecture and history associated with many of the theatres, plus the quality of the shows that are performed, means that hundreds of shows are performed every week throughout the year. The audiences include foreign tourists, as well as local people, who are attracted to watch shows that will often be performed in other areas of the world. Many shows start out in other areas of the country, before making their way to London to perform in one of its many theatres.
The Shakespeare Globe
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Those who have been successful in Theatre are termed as classical actors and actresses. This is seen as being a "badge of honor' and is seen in favorable light by many in the acting profession. Many performers, who have starting their careers in Hollywood, have put their careers in film on hold, to go and perform live on Stage in one of London's many Theatres. The popularity of London's West end is mainly as a result of its rich history. The period from 1660 when Charles II came to the throne saw many theatres being built in the capital. Prior to this time there were few establishments and they were often located in the squalid areas of the city.
The Royal Opera House
London's Theatre was first inspired by the writers themselves. Shakespeare has written many plays that have sold out theatres in the capital over the centuries, but he realized that he needed venues where his plays could be performed. In 1599 he had a 12.5% share in the building of the Globe in Shoreditch. Although the Globe was destroyed by fire in 1613 it was instrumental in being one of the first permanent structures that would hold theatrical performances. Today there is the "Shakespeare Globe" that was constructed in 1997 having the same design and measurements as the original building.
The oldest theatre in the West End is the Theatre Royal, Haymarket which opened in 1720, and this was followed shortly by the Royal Opera House that was opened in Covent Garden in 1732. The Theatre Royal was the first venue to hold scheduled matinee performance. Most theatres today have these which are mainly performed on Wednesday afternoons. The Royal Opera House as well as being home to the opera is also home to the ballet and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. It in 1732 and for the first hundred years it housed mainly plays, although it did present its first ballet in 1734. It competed fiercely with the Theatre Royal for London audiences and was more ambitious with the productions that were played on its stages.
In 1846 Michael Costa the conductor at Her Majesty's Theatre in Haymarket moved to the Royal Opera House bringing the Opera and Ballet with him. From this point on the centre of the capitals ballet and opera was at the royal Opera House. Despite being destroyed by fire in 1856 it was reopened in 1858 and building is now a Grade 1 Listed Building. The auditorium consists of 4 tiers and has a capacity of 2,256 which makes it the 3rd largest venue in London. The leading Opera and Ballet companies in the world will perform at the Royal Opera House when they visit London.
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Lin Yi-ying (; born 7 July 1992) is a Taiwanese politician. A member of the New Power Party. She has served as a councillor of Tainan City Council since 2018. She was elected councillor representing Tainam City District 7 during the local elections.

Early life
Lim was born on 7 July 1992, and was raised in Taichung City. She attended National Wen-Hua Senior High School and National Cheng Kung University. She joined the Zero Two Club and served as its president. She was given a major demerit during a protest against the school, which was later revoked. She has participated in Sunflower Student Movement, anti-media monopoly campaigns, and has also been elected as the president of university students.

Political career
She took office as councillor of Tainan City in 2018, on Constitution Day, which coincides with Christmas Day.

In February 2019, Lin contested an open seat on the New Power Party's executive committee. Lin was also elected to the New Power Party's executive council on 29 August 2020.

See also
 New Power Party

References

External links

 Councillor Lin Yi-ying, Tainam City Council.

1992 births
Living people
21st-century Taiwanese politicians
Politicians of the Republic of China on Taiwan from Taichung
21st-century Taiwanese women politicians
New Power Party politicians
Tainan City Councilors
National Cheng Kung University alumni
Women local politicians

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Illustration of the Japanese Embassy to the United States (万延元年遣米使節, Manen Gannen Kenbei Shisetsu) dispatched by the Tokugawa shogunate in 1860 (Manen 1) to ratify the new Treaty of Friendship, Commerce, and Navigation. It was Japan's first diplomatic mission to the United States.
The Japanese embassy was lead by Ambassador Shinmi Masaoki (新見豊前守正興, 1822-1869), Vice-Ambassador Muragaki Norimasa (村垣淡路守範正, 1813-1880), and Observer Oguri Tadamasa (小栗豊後守忠順, 1827-1868).
Original caption: "Mr. and Mrs. James Gordon Bennett's fete champetre, at their residence, Washington Heights, in honor of the Japanese princes, June 21st, 1860-the dance under the trees." James Gordon Bennett (1795–1872) was the publisher of the New York Herald. Some 1,000 people were invited to the banquet.
Originally published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper on Saturday June 30, 1860 (v. 10, no. 240).


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Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (NYSE: FCAU) reported Tuesday that first-quarter sales decreased by 3% year over year to 498,425 vehicles, compared with first-quarter 2018 sales of 514,769. Sales dipped 7% year over year in March, from 216,063 units to 200,307.
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