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Dog the Bounty Hunter Says He Had a Pass to Use the 'N-Word'
Billy Dukes Published: September 2, 2021
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Duane Chapman refutes his daughter's accusations that he's racist and homophobic. Earlier this week, Bonnie Chapman also said the Dog the Bounty Hunter star cheated on her mother, the late Beth Chapman. Duane denies that, as well.
Talking to Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier, Dog said at the time he was recorded using the N-word (audio surfaced in 2007), he thought he had a free pass to do so from the "Black tribe" or "the brothers." When pressed on what he means, he tells Frazier:
"I had just gotten out of prison in 1979 after spending time, 18 months in Texas and it was probably three-fourths from the Black tribe. So that was a word that we used back and forth, as maybe a compliment ... My pass expired for using it but no one told me that."
He defends himself further by pointing out that he's one-third Apache. As for the accusations that he's homophobic? He says his other daughter, Baby Lyssa, is gay, and he has three gay men on his staff. Frazier points out that proximity doesn't mean you're not bigoted; Chapman says he'd lay down his life for those people.
Speaking more directly to Bonnie Chapman's three-page letter on social media, Dog says his daughter has been fed things to say and has been "brainwashed" by television executives at Unleashed TV. The same executives canceled his show Dog Unleashed earlier this year, saying he'd used homophobic and racist language.
Dog's fiancee, Francie Frane, speaks to why Bonnie isn't invited to their wedding, planned for Thursday (Sept. 2). Her quote neither confirms not refutes Bonnie's statement that it was because she actively supports the Black Lives Matter movement.
"As hard as it is and as heartbreaking as it is, we had to make a decision that was very difficult for us," Frane tells ET. "We've been through hell, him and I, in the past three years. ... And I am not going to allow our day to be ruined by this nonsense."
Finally (for now), Duane Chapman insists he was faithful to Beth as she was dying of cancer in 2019, saying he was in the hospital with her the whole time. "So when did I have time? I am a good man. I would have never done that," he tells Frazier. The ET article does not acknowledge another accusation of Bonnie's, that her dad threatened her with physical violence when she was young.
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Stay in charge of your leisure battery's life
Learn more about the leisure battery in your 'van and how to get the most from it with technical insight from Practical Motorhome's Diamond Dave
By Dave Newell
Find out more about how long your leisure battery should last and how to manage it
A common issue for motorhome owners is battery life – not how many years it will last, but how many hours it will power devices for.
Most leisure batteries are the lead acid type and suffer a reduced lifespan if they are excessively discharged on a frequent basis – the rule of thumb is not to discharge beyond 50% regularly.
So how long should a leisure battery provide power? This depends how much current is drawn from it.
Capacity is measured in amp hours (Ah) and, in theory, a 100Ah battery should provide 1A for 100 hours or 100A for one hour – but sadly, it's not that simple.
First, you need to bear in mind the 50% rule – a 100Ah battery is only reliably good for 50Ah.
You also need to consider that the battery's actual capacity will vary according to how much current is being drawn – the higher the current, the less the actual capacity will be. That 100Ah battery is looking pretty puny now.
One recent case in point was a bit of a head scratcher. The customers were new motorhome owners, who complained that their twin leisure batteries wouldn't last more than a couple of hours when they were watching TV.
The batteries were new and had been tested and deemed good, and the charging systems were all functioning well, including the solar panel – so it was time for some testing.
Testing, testing
The setup was two 100Ah leisure batteries, and a 1000W inverter whose output is fed into the 'van's 230V sockets via a selector switch in the wardrobe (enabling the entire 230V system to be powered from the mains hook-up, or just the sockets from the inverter).
The TV system was a roof-mounted auto satellite dish and a 12V monitor connected to a Sky receiver, powered from the inverter.
With it set up and running, and all the internal lighting switched on, the battery voltage was monitored, as well as the total current draw (around 11A).
After 45 minutes, the voltage was steady at 12.3V. So what was the problem?
The customer had explained that, during the installation of the dish, some wiring in the roof (the mains feed to the fridge) was damaged.
This was rewired with a new feed and the original feed disconnected to make it safe. Here was the clue.
The output from the inverter had been connected so it only fed the sockets, not the on-board charger or fridge. When the fridge was rewired, it was connected to the sockets' circuit.
The fridge was an Auto Energy Selector (AES) model, so when the inverter was switched on, the fridge saw 230V and selected mains as the power source, but the power was coming from the batteries via the inverter.
So with the fridge on, the draw on the leisure batteries went from 11A to 28A.
Another problem with using the inverter to power the Sky box was interference on the TV screen, so my advice was to invest in a 12V TV with a built-in satellite receiver.
A quality 12V TV will reduce the current draw for the TV system from 5-6A to about 2A.
Keeping your fridge cool
Our own camper conversion (the Duchess) has been in regular use for almost two years now, but there are still details to be completed.
Earlier this year I (almost) finished the washroom/toilet area, built a large pan drawer under the fridge and fitted some LED lighting and a DAB radio by the bed.
One area of mild concern was the gas consumption of the large three-way AES fridge-freezer.
I've often seen forum comments about more efficient running after fitting ventilation fans behind fridges to improve airflow over the cooling unit, and I've installed a few for customers.
I decided to fit one to the Duchess, and I had an old 12V computer fan and a 12V adjustable temperature controller.
The controller can be programmed to switch a relay on and off at your chosen temperatures, so I set the 'on' to 25C and the 'off' to 20C, with the probe above the heat exchanger.
One nice feature is a digital display of the temperature measured at the remote probe. But how could I test whether it made a difference?
Measuring gas consumption
Measuring gas consumption is not easy, but I do have a temperature data logger, which can be set to record the temperature in its location.
Set to record at five-minute intervals, it was placed in the fridge and left to its own devices.
The fridge has been running for most of a week, on mains overnight in the workshop and gas during the day while outside, and a mixture of the fan on and off.
If the fan does aid cooling, I'd expect to see the temperature drop faster when it is running. Disappointingly, it doesn't seem to have made any difference.
The fridge temperature control works really well, dropping to a low of 3C and a high of 6C, so a mean temperature of around 5C is being maintained on both power sources.
The cycle duration from 6C to 3C and back takes about one hour 50 minutes, meaning the burner or mains element is on for half that time.
To put it another way, it is running on a 50% duty cycle.
Oh well, at least the beer's nicely chilled!
A keen motorcaravanner, Practical Motorhome's technical expert Diamond Dave runs his own leisure vehicle workshop. Find out more at Dave Newell Leisure Vehicle Services.
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Rob Kajiwara will be traveling to Washington D.C. from April 12-19 to speak with dozens of foreign affairs advisors of members of Congress regarding the military base being built at Henoko, Okinawa. Rob Kajiwara is a prominent singer-songwriter, author, visual artist, and human rights activist. He is the director of the Peace For Okinawa Coalition, a U.S.-based multi-national organization that promotes the rights and well-being of Okinawans and of other peoples and nations worldwide.
Image: Rob Kajiwara Henoko, Beach. Courtesy of Taro Oogesa.
On December 8, 2018 Rob Kajiwara started a petition calling for a halt to the construction work of a new military base that is destroying a coral reef in Okinawa. The reef is home to hundreds of rare and endangered species, such as the Okinawa dugong, and is said to be the second-most biodiverse reef in the world, only behind the Great Barrier Reef. The petition met with immediate popularity and received over 100,000 signatures in just ten days, including endorsements from numerous celebrities, such as Dr. Brian May of the rock band Queen, composers Van Dyke Parks and Ryuichi Sakamoto, Japanese fashion model Rola, and many others. The petition currently has over 211,000 signatures, and can be found here: bit.ly/standwithokinawaLinks to an external site..
Image: Rob Kajiwara meeting Governor of Okinawa Denny Tamaki. Courtesy of Ryukyu Shimpo.
Any petition on the White House's We the People website that receives at least 100,000 signatures within 30 days is guaranteed a response from the White House within 60 days. The White House, however, has not responded in almost three months to the petition, nor has it responded to the many inquiries signees have sent. This will be Rob Kajiwara's second trip to Washington D.C. to request a response from the White House. He previously traveled to Washington in January. The Peace For Okinawa Coalition has requested a meeting with President Trump or one of his aids to discuss this matter in-person. On April 18 Rob Kajiwara will also be stopping by Yale University to speak with a student organization about how he came to write the petition.
Rob Kajiwara is the best-selling Okinawan-Hawaiian author, singer-songwriter, and visual artist. Rob Kajiwara, the director of the Peace For Okinawa Coalition (PeaceForOkinawa.orgLinks to an external site.), is known for his work in human rights and environmental advocacy and has been widely celebrated and publicized in the Asia-Pacific region, gaining numerous honors and distinctions. He has been featured in over 40 news and media publications in more than 12 countries, including the Associated Press, BBC World, the Washington Post, People's Daily, Japan Times, and many more. His latest book is Occupied Okinawa: The United States of America and Japan's Desecration of Okinawa's Democracy and Environment. For more information please see his website RobKajiwara.comLinks to an external site..
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Home News The Alcatel 1 might be the company's cheapest Android Go smartphone
The Alcatel 1 might be the company's cheapest Android Go smartphone
The Alcatel 1 surfaced in Russia and looks like a lower-spec'd version of the Alcatel 1X.
Along with low-end hardware, the Alcatel 1 runs the Android Go version of Android 8.0 Oreo.
There's no word yet on the Alcatel 1 price and availability information, but it should be relatively inexpensive.
It might not be the most affordable Android Go smartphone, but the Alcatel 1X, released in May 2018, still represents great value at its $100 price tag. The Alcatel 1, however, looks like it could cost even less.
According to Russian website Helpix, the Alcatel 1 features a 5-inch 18:9 display with a 960 x 480 resolution, 5MP rear camera, 2MP selfie camera, 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6739 chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of expandable storage, and a 2,000mAh battery. The standard Alcatel 1X comes with 16Gb internal storage and an 8MP main camera.
The handset may be able to pull off some neat tricks with the cameras, however. The 5MP and 2MP cameras reportedly interpolate up to 8MP and 5MP, respectively, which should help stave off the sting of no auto-focus.
It comes in single and dual-SIM variants, as well as three colors: gold, blue, and black.
Stock Android vs Android One vs Android Go
What's the difference between stock Android, Android One, and Android Go? Each is a flavor of Android, each originates from Google and all have a few things in common. But there are some big differences …
Elsewhere, the Alcatel 1 runs the Android Go version of Android 8.0 Oreo. Typically, we would say the software choice will help the phone not feel as slow as it would if it ran regular Android.
That was not the case when we tested the Alcatel 1X at MWC in February, however. We experienced plenty of jank that, according to Alcatel, was due to the demo devices running incomplete and non-approved software. Given the weaker hardware, we do not have high hopes that the Alcatel 1 will perform brilliantly.
That being said, you do not buy a low-end smartphone and expect it to perform miracles. You expect a phone to just work and not have it destroy your wallet in the process.
This is what the Alcatel 1 looks like it should do, though we do not know when the phone will launch or how much it will sell for. The Alcatel 1X currently sells for $100, so expect the Alcatel 1 to have a smaller price tag.
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The City of Long Beach Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) has received an Explore Archery grant from USA Archery. This grant will supply resources for programming and materials to enhance PRM's archery program.
As grant recipients, PRM will send two employees to attend an Archery Instructor Academy to be certified as USA Archery Level Two Instructors, PRM will receive Explore Archery program materials, range posters and the equipment necessary to implement a beginner to intermediate archery program.
According to USA Archery, archery is a sport of focus and discipline that provides a foundation for goal-orientation. Archery skills translate to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts used in the classroom, and help athletes become better students.
"PRM is known for traditional sports like basketball, volleyball, flag football, baseball, and soccer, but being able to serve a community need for non-traditional sports like archery will serve recreational needs and instill focus that can strengthen academic performance," said PRM Director Gerardo Mouet.
To provide community access to the archery program, PRM proposes to offer a one-day "Try Archery or Explore Archery" camp on four different afternoons in two different parks. Two will take place at Silverado Park, where an indoor archery range can be used, and two will take place at the El Dorado Regional Park Outdoor Archery Range. The goal is to introduce archery to youth participants and gauge interest for future programs. During the summer, PRM envisions an ongoing archery program at two locations once-a-week, for six to 10 weeks, mirroring the Department's existing youth sports summer camps. The public can visit http://www.teamsideline.com/longbeach beginning in May 2019 for program information.
For more information about the USA Archery Explore Archery program, residents can visit https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Archery/Programs/Explore-Archery/EA-Program-Resources.


Perhaps no current supply chain trend is currently getting more attention than retailers embrace of omni-channel. And retailers understand the critical role distributed order management systems play in these initiatives. Companies with B2B order flows have been slower to understand the important role a DOM can play in increasing customer satisfaction, sales, and helping to insure orders flow to customers in the most profitable way possible.
Retail supports a Business to Consumer (B2C) business model. In contrast, many companies operate in a Business to Business (B2B) model. These companies are increasingly realizing that traditional ERP order management solutions are too inflexible to fully support different classes of customers across diverse channels.
Orchestrating B2B orders can be more complex than B2C orders. While there tend to be more flow paths associated with B2C omni-channel initiatives, B2C flows usually are based on preexisting inventory sitting in upstream warehouses. In contrast, B2B often involves make-to-order or engineer-to-order manufacturing. A manufacturer that does not want to be buried in inventory needs to be able to engage in capable to promise. Before making a promise to a customer to fulfill 1000 widgets on a particular date, extensive checks need to be made on whether upstream suppliers either have or can make the components they need, whether a contract manufacturing partner has available manufacturing capacity, and they may need, depending on the flow path, to check the capacity of carriers, 3PL partners, and other partners as well.
When it comes to synchronizing B2B orders, Oracle's solution, the solution Telogis selected, does have certain advantages. To support B2B order flows, there is a strong argument for having a configurator, an order promising engine, and a distributed order management solution reside on one platform built with a common database and data structures.
Most supply chains are multi-party supply chains, especially if we take on the broader definition of value chain.
I'm curious how this idea of "distributed order management" and "one database" even align with today's dynamic, demand sensitive, multi-party supply chains.
True. Here is an example: A computer company might make the PC but then have suppliers manufacture the mouse and other components. They may be looking to flow goods into a consoldiation warehouse to merge all the different pieces together that then flows to the customer in one box. The omnichannel solution needs to manage this kind of flow path. And others as well.


A traditional and spacious country cottage set on a working farm, ideally located for exploring Ventnor and Shanklin.
For a peaceful getaway in blissful, natural surroundings, Sunnyside Cottage is the perfect spot. Set on a working farm and surrounded by beautiful countryside, this will make a wonderful destination if you're looking to relax and unwind.
Sunnyside Cottage is bright and spacious inside and has plenty of the room for the whole clan to stretch their legs. The cottage has been traditionally furnished and has even maintained some of its original features such as beamed ceilings, really making it a comfortable and homely place to escape to. Whether your perfect holiday involves home cooked feasts gathered around the table, or cosy nights in with a good movie, this cottage has got it covered.
When you step outside, you'll find a private courtyard complete with a table and chairs so you can enjoy the outdoors all year round. During the warmer months, why not fire up the barbecue and gather outside?
Sunnyside Cottage is set in the perfect position if you want to explore the Isle of Wight while still enjoying the tranquillity that is on offer in this beautiful area. For keen walkers, there are plenty of walks nearby and if you fancy venturing slightly further afield, the towns of Ventnor and Shanklin are a short drive away with a selection of shops, traditional pubs and sandy beaches.


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The Omega Auction, Book 3
By: Kian Rhodes
Narrated by: Alexander Collins
Series: The Omega Auction, Book 3
Categories: Fiction, Chick Lit & Romance
Five percent of royalties received from the sale of The Mating Game are donated to The Trevor Project; the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24.
In this place, the Omega Auction House, I was nothing but a commodity. A far cry from when I had just turned 18 and after intense vetting and negotiations, my father had proudly announced that he'd placed me with the Whiskey River pack. No one could dispute that it had been a good placement, as I'd spent the next four years being spoiled and cosseted by my Alpha. Four years of sharing his life, whimpering under his touch, and raising the pups that we had created together only to find myself here. Pregnant and alone, abandoned by the Alpha who'd sworn to make me his own.
Hell and damnation! My opportunity to make a good first impression on my new Omega and damned if my grand entrance hadn't gone unnoticed. Both Omegas present were intently focused on the dragon in the room. Not only that, but the bastard had a firm grip on the neck of the sweet little redhead I had just purchased. I wasn't one to cling to the old adage that wolves and dragons had to be enemies, but seriously. Damn dragon.
One unwanted Omega plus one eager Alpha, it should be simple, right? When Kenny's former Alpha attempts to re-stake his claim, the complications mount with Kenny the grand prize in The Mating Game.
©2016 Kian Rhodes (P)2017 Nom de Plume Publications, LLC
Music to His Ears: The Omega Rescue
Soul Mate for Sale
Where He Ends & I Begin
Karlene Anderson
the only trans character that has a name and dialogue in the story is a villain. Not to mention the very transphobic dialogue between other characters in the book. its a real shame that the writer is so ignorant to the T in LGBTQIA. Stonewall, which was the start of tge movement was started in part by two trans women of color. i just hope that the author takes a hard look at themselves. please get better and be better!
The Auction Is A Mess!
The stories and packs continue to intertwine within this series.
The omega auction is a hot mess and I can't understand why it hasn't been shut down, but the we'd have no shifter drama! In this we have Kenny who had spent the last four years being adored and spoiled by his alpha. They have several children and another on the way when suddenly Kenny's alpha arranges for him to be sent to the auction, pregnancy be damned.
Of course this wasn't actually the case. There was backstabbing, betrayals, lies and a bitter jealous contracted bond mate behind it all. It takes some convincing from Collin, his alpha, to convince Kenny that he is loved and wanted. But if he does return home, it will leave Drey, the alpha who purchased him at auction, without an omega. Fortunately for the couple, Drey ships it.
There is so much going on in these stories, I applaud the author for keeping it all straight, weaving it between all the different story lines, and not losing the actual story. I have been listening to these audio novellas on my commute to/from work and on breaks and I have been enjoying them. Looking forward to the next twist in the story.
KrystalD
Love This Series!!!!!!!!!!!
I already love this series, but this book added to my adoration of the characters. Though the performance was lacking, the story had me hook. I cant wait for the next book.
808CatLover
You kinda need to read this.
Although the story is awful in regards to the main characters the side characters bring a lot to the story and we get insight into other parts of their lives which is nice. Also Drey the main character of the next book is amazing and I can't get enough of him so it was great to see him in a different light. Really you can skip over Kenny and Colin's parts and get though the book with a lot more enjoyment.
M. F. Hampton
A bit overloaded
A good attempt, but overburdened with plot lines. It wasn't always clear who was where and who was doing what. I listened to the section with the dragon alpha at least three times to get who was doing what on that one. This would probably be easier to follow in print.
Katy Beth
It was hard to see the caring that Drey has. He is such a stand up guy and I think puts up with a bit much of being pushed to the side. I wondered how gullible Kenny is but I decided it was more fear for his unborn child that caused him to give in to the pressure to leave. Lots of new stuff is added. Time line from previous books was a bit off but I've decided to just enough each book for itself. I can't wait to see what is next especially for Drey.
JodyL
Enjoying this series, narrator not so much
As I said before, the narrator is okay but I really don't like the lilting voice. It helped when I followed along with the book.
If you like m/m shifter books then start this series. I am enjoying reading them!
Kenny believes that his Alpha wanted to get rid of him. He was told that if he didn't go to the auction house then the pup he was carrying would be killed.
Dray bought Kenny at the auction because he felt that the pregnant Omega needed to be helped. When he finds out that Kenny's previous Alpha was searching for him, he knew that there had to be something else going on.
Dray is an attorney so he ends up helping Rafe, Colby, Clint, Trevor and Colt with the Omegas that they saves in the previous book.
I can't wait to feel be out the dragon shifter's story.
good story but
highly enjoyable book. The narrator was good he had a nice voice and can tell the difference between the characters Easily. The only problem was the time line. either they had access to a time machine or they should of come from different Auctions.
trevor was Supposed to be 2 months pregnant but there at the same auction together. And Kenny came home with his new alpha and he called Ralph immediately. But besides that it was a great story and I'm looking forward to the next one.
MahoganyEclipse
The Five Star Reviews Are Incredibly Misleading
OMG I can't begin to describe how disappointed I am with these stories. I understand that this is supposed to be a terrible story for the omega MC and all but the writer didn't even do that very well.
Poor writing. Poor dialogue. Poor everything, if I'm being honest here. I kinda knew what to expect the moment I saw the narrator's name but I thought MAYBE this one would turn out a lot better than the prequel stories but nope (not even close).
The writer would benefit from reading several suspense novels and study up on what makes a good story a good story instead of relying on how terrible the omega was treated before being sold off to a 'kind and just alpha'. Its just lame.
I wouldn't even take these stories if they were free.
4The❤OfBooks
5 AWESOME STARS!
This is such an awesome listen. So far the whole series has been great. This story was entertaining with plenty of action, deceit, and sexy times. I didn't know what to expect with Kenny and his two alphas, and what direction the author would take. I love how possessive and loving these alphas are with their Omega's. I loved that we got to see characters from the previous books all interacting together. Some unanswered questions get answered in this book. I have been listening to this series non-stop this weekend. I am hooked on this series and moving to book 4 now.
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On Fathers Day, we asked John Robertson to share a testimony of God's work in his life as a father over the past year. It was a moving recollection worth reliving, and John agreed to share it in writing below.
My name is John Robertson and my wife September and I have been attending Kingsway since 1989. In these years, we have had 4 children. Josiah who is now home from the Marines, Jacob 17, Autumn 14 and Julia, tween.
There are few things that you seem to remember all your life, glimpses of something that you have seen, usually remembered out of context, but something about that memory stands out. One little thing that you remember that serves as a life lesson.
One such memory for me was a scene from a 1982 sort of true life story about a singer, Tom Sullivan, in a movie called "If you could see what I hear" – Tom Sullivan was a blind college student who wanted to live his life as if he were not blind. When not in class, Tom hangs out with his friend, Sly, who does not treat him at all like a blind person. The movie was mostly a comical look at the antics of these two men.
I recall only part of the movie, in particular, a scene at the end where the reality of Tom's limitations hit him while he is home alone with his daughter, 3 year old Blythe. Blythe falls into the backyard pool. After a minute, Tom Sullivan realizes what has happened and as the music intensifies, he spends several minutes blindly and frantically searching in the pool for his daughter who is face down in the water.
After all is said and done, his wife arrives home to find out about the events that had just occurred and sits to talk with him at the edge of the pool. She asks if he is OK and he responds by saying "What was I doing, for the first time, I finally found …..I'm blind. That's how you see me, ….. that's how everyone sees me." That is how I would summarize my years parenting. As you all can understand, there is not enough time to review all our years, so I will stay with this past year.
One year ago, last Father's Day, we baptized our youngest daughter, my dad and mom were visiting from out of town and my oldest brother and I sang a song about the valley's and mountaintops of this great adventure.
Since then, the Robertson's have experienced both crushing valley lows and mountain top highs though somehow the valleys seem more frequent (even if not so). As a family we have had sad "goodbyes" as well as joyous reunions. With different ones of our children we have had many "why did you do that?" conversations that can go late into the nights, and we have had the "oh my" memories and times where September and I felt as though we were at our end with no where to turn.
A few specific memories that stand out in my mind include conversations that highlighted the phrase, "I don't know what to do", "I don't know the answer", and "I am scared too." Other conversations included "we are not going to give up on you", "you did a great job", "We're proud of you", "you have to make your own decisions", "I love you no matter what" and "you are always welcome home." Probably one of the most difficult experiences for me this past year was after going to the beach as a family for 18 years, this past summer, my boys were not there. I did not handle that experience well.
Now, I look back over the years as well as just this past year, and somehow so many of the things that seemed so big and so important, I don't even remember. I recall specific times and ways that I had the wrong response and regret the things I said and did. I also recall the laughter and craziness of the moments where I loved my responses (even when no one else did, usually because my wit and humor was over their heads).
However, through each moment, each decision, each season, God is faithful. He has been very faithful. And only now do I see some of the parallels between my relationship this past year with my children and God's relationship this past year with me. Specifically, through the very experiences I have shared with my kids, God has allowed me to see not only the hurt he feels as a dad when I reject him, but also the joy and laughter that fills his father's heart when he shares a hilarious moment or a heartfelt touching time with his children.
In the movie that I described earlier, the main character came to realize that despite all his efforts and all his abilities, when it came to saving his daughter, he could not. He was blind and helpless. What God has shown me is that to the end of my efforts, as a dad I am an example to my children – faults and all – I must train my children, I must teach my children, I can even, in many ways protect my children from harm.
But ultimately, I am helpless to make my children be saved, I can't make them turn their heart one way or another and I have zero control over the ultimate outcome of their decisions. God has shown me time, after time, after time, that training, discipline even wise parental input is of some value, but for me, it is about the relationship that I have with my family and ultimately with him.
God has grown me as a father this past year in many ways, but mostly, for me, he has opened my eyes even more so to see how precious my kids are to him. And also to help me respond to them where they are at, as He lovingly and gently responds to me where I'm at.


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MAY HAVE PAID NEARLY 30 MILLION DOLLARS IN FRAUDULENT UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS DURING THE PANDEMIC. GOOD EVENING. I'M ROB MCCARTNEY. I'M JULIE CORNELL A STATE LABOR COMMISSIONER. JOHN. ALBIN SAYS, IT'S A NATIONAL PROBLEM CAUSED BY A SYSTEM FOCUSED ON GETTING MONEY INTO POCKETS QUICKLY. THAT WAS ALSO RIPE FOR FRAUD. HEY TV NEWSWATCH SEVENS ANDREW OZAKI EXPLAINS HOW BAD ACTORS TOOK ADVANTAGE. UNPRECEDENTED FRAUD DURI INCIDENT AT TIMES NEBRASKA'S TOP LABOR OFFICIAL SAYS FEDERAL LEGISLATION TO HELP AMERICANS OUT OF WORK DUE TO A GLOBAL PANDEMIC SET THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR CROOKS BECAUSE THERE WAS NO VERIFICATION ELEMENT IN THE PRESSURE WAS ON TO GET PAYMENT OUT QUICKLY THE NATIONAL SYSTEM WAS RIGHT FOR FRAUD. JOHN ALBIN TELLS MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATURE'S BUSINESS AND LABOR COMMITTEE. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF FACTORS INCLUDING FOR THE FIRST TIME SELF EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS COULD FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SAME PERSON CLIMBING TO BE UNEMPLOYED AT THE SAME PERSON IS SUPPOSED TO VERIFY THAT YOU REAL PERSONS. ALVIN SAYS BAD ACTORS SOME TRACE IN NIGERIAN RUSSIA. YOU STOLE AN IDENTITY INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS DATA BREACHES INVOLVING NATIONAL COMPANIES AND SET UP BOGUS CLAIMS THE TYPE OF FRAUD AND THE BRAZENNESS OF THE ATTACKS HAVE HAD NEVER PREVIOUSLY BEEN EXPERIENCED THIS LEVEL OF UNEMPLOYMENT SYSTEMS ALBAN ESTIMATES AROUND 29 MILLION DOLLARS OUT OF 1.2 BILLION PAID OUT OF FEDERAL MONEY MAY HAV BEEN FRAUDULENT JUST IN NEBRASKA OTHER STATES LIKE CALIFORNIA AND WASHINGTON LOST HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS SENATORS CARROLL BLOOD. GEN DAY BROUGHT THE ISSUE BEFORE LAWMAKERS HAD PEOPLE SAYING THAT THEY WERE BEING TOLD BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR THAT THEY HAD INDEED BEEN PAID THEIR UNEMPLOYMENT. BUT IT WOULD TURN OUT THAT WAS BEING PUT INTO BANK ACCOUNT SHE WANTS ANSWERS. WHERE WERE THE PROTECTIONS THE QUESTION I HAVE IS WHERE WE AT SECURITY WISE. ALVIN SAYS NEBRASKA HAS DONE BETTER THAN OTHER STATES AND AWARDED 5,500 CASES OF POTENTIAL FRAUD. THE STATE IS ALL CONTINUALLY MAKING CHANGES AND SECURITY THE NEW TYPES OF PRIDE. I DON'T THINK ANY WAS R
Nebraska may have paid nearly $30 million in fraudulent unemployment benefits during the pandemic, according to state labor Commissioner John Albin.He told members of the Legislature's Business and Labor Committee on Monday, Federal legislation to help Americans out of work set up the perfect opportunity for crooks. "Because there was no verification element and the pressure was on to get payment out quickly the national system was ripe for fraud," Albin said.He said there are a number of factors including, for the first time self-employed individuals could file unemployment assistance. "The person claiming to be unemployed is the same person that's supposed to verify you are a real person," Albin said.And states were not allowed to check on actual income verification."Early on, we all said you can't do this without some sort of income verification, this is nuts. U.S. Dept. of Labor said we don't think the law allows us to," Albin said.Albin also said bad actors, some traced to Nigeria and Russia, used stolen identity information from previous national data breaches and set up bogus claims."The type of fraud and brazenness of these acts and never been experience this unemployment systems," Albin said.Albin estimated 2.4% of $1.2 billion Nebraska paid out in Federal money may be questionable.Other states such as California and Washington lost hundreds of millions of dollars. "We learned from their mistakes and, fortunately, Nebraska is small enough that we usually don't get hit first," Albin said. State Sens. Carol Blood and Jen Day brought the issue before lawmakers."We knew from the very beginning there were some fraudulent things happening. We had people saying they were being told by the Department of Labor they have been paid the unemployment but it turned out it was being put into a different bank account," Blood said.She said she wants answers such as where were the protections."The question I have is, 'Where are we security-wise,'" Blood said. "Why was this not done before the pandemic?"Albin said Nebraska has done better than other states and has thwarted 5,500 cases of potential fraud."Since August 2020 NDOL has required all new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims to provide proof of identity via government-issued photo ID or the equivalent. This activity alone prevented $16 million in pending fraudulent claims from being paid," Albin said. He said the state is also continually making changes in security trying to balance that with convenience."If you create a system to the point where it takes four and five weeks to get out the first payment to every claimant, that really works a disservice to the claimants," Albin said.Blood agreed."You don't want to make it so hard that they can't get what's coming to them, but at the same token we are ultimately responsible for taxpayer dollars," Blood said.In December, a report by state Auditor Charlie Janssen cited the NDOL with inadequate controls, improper payments and possible fraudulent claims.The report indicated potentially hundreds of millions of Federal unemployment dollars may have been wrongly paid out.
Nebraska may have paid nearly $30 million in fraudulent unemployment benefits during the pandemic, according to state labor Commissioner John Albin.
He told members of the Legislature's Business and Labor Committee on Monday, Federal legislation to help Americans out of work set up the perfect opportunity for crooks.
"Because there was no verification element and the pressure was on to get payment out quickly the national system was ripe for fraud," Albin said.
He said there are a number of factors including, for the first time self-employed individuals could file unemployment assistance.
"The person claiming to be unemployed is the same person that's supposed to verify you are a real person," Albin said.
And states were not allowed to check on actual income verification.
"Early on, we all said you can't do this without some sort of income verification, this is nuts. U.S. Dept. of Labor said we don't think the law allows us to," Albin said.
Albin also said bad actors, some traced to Nigeria and Russia, used stolen identity information from previous national data breaches and set up bogus claims.
"The type of fraud and brazenness of these acts and never been experience this unemployment systems," Albin said.
Albin estimated 2.4% of $1.2 billion Nebraska paid out in Federal money may be questionable.
Other states such as California and Washington lost hundreds of millions of dollars.
"We learned from their mistakes and, fortunately, Nebraska is small enough that we usually don't get hit first," Albin said.
State Sens. Carol Blood and Jen Day brought the issue before lawmakers.
"We knew from the very beginning there were some fraudulent things happening. We had people saying they were being told by the Department of Labor they have been paid the unemployment but it turned out it was being put into a different bank account," Blood said.
She said she wants answers such as where were the protections.
"The question I have is, 'Where are we security-wise,'" Blood said. "Why was this not done before the pandemic?"
Albin said Nebraska has done better than other states and has thwarted 5,500 cases of potential fraud.
"Since August 2020 NDOL has required all new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims to provide proof of identity via government-issued photo ID or the equivalent. This activity alone prevented $16 million in pending fraudulent claims from being paid," Albin said.
He said the state is also continually making changes in security trying to balance that with convenience.
"If you create a system to the point where it takes four and five weeks to get out the first payment to every claimant, that really works a disservice to the claimants," Albin said.
Blood agreed.
"You don't want to make it so hard that they can't get what's coming to them, but at the same token we are ultimately responsible for taxpayer dollars," Blood said.
In December, a report by state Auditor Charlie Janssen cited the NDOL with inadequate controls, improper payments and possible fraudulent claims.
The report indicated potentially hundreds of millions of Federal unemployment dollars may have been wrongly paid out.


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History Teacher, Mr. Holubar, Retiring after 41 Years
By csusstudent on May 29, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )
Mr. Holubar at the Middle School in 2019. Photo courtesy of Kent Holubar.
By Jack M. '23
Mr. Holubar, history teacher at Crystal Springs Uplands School for the past 41 years, is retiring from teaching this June. The entire Crystal community will feel the loss of Mr. Holubar's presence on campus for years to come. Mr. Holubar has earned the reputation of being one of many students' favorite teachers across the decades because of his dedication to and palpable love of teaching, his warmth, openness, and sense of humor, his prodigious vocabulary, quick wit, and high standards, and his unique and transformative teaching style that forces students to think outside the box and to synthesize their learning across disciplines.
Mr. Holubar has worn many hats over his illustrious career at Crystal: history teacher, chair of the History Department, assistant coach for high school baseball, basketball, and middle school cross country, grade level advisor, Crystal parent, mentor, and friend to all.
A Bay Area local with a global sensibility, Mr. Holubar grew up in Menlo Park and attended Menlo-Atherton High School and Stanford University, where he majored in history. He was inspired to become a teacher after his experience as a camp counselor at Stanford Sierra Camp, where he realized that he enjoyed relating to children and their parents. Mr. Holubar enrolled in the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) a few weeks after graduating from college, completed his teaching internship at Aragon High School, and landed his first paid teaching job at the Salzburg International Preparatory School in Austria before coming to Crystal Springs in 1981. The rest, of course, is history.
"The Odd Duck" photo of Mr. Holubar by Mark Lowpensky, class of '88. Photo courtesy of Kent Holubar.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Holubar is perhaps best known for his amiable manner and formal attire. His sartorial style, featuring a coat and tie, with argyle socks peeking out from under his slacks, dates back to the earliest days of Mr. Holubar's teaching career at Aragon High School when his students were only five years younger than he. Mr. Holubar's deliberate formality persists to this day and has become his universally admired signature style.
Another hallmark of Mr. Holubar's unique flair is his colossal lexicon, which inspires many students, like Drew S. '23, to keep a dictionary and thesaurus nearby. Drew S. '23 noted, "His use of vocabulary educates us far beyond history. I absolutely love his class and teaching style." Mr. Holubar's lessons, emails, and assignments are often peppered with distinctive words such as chin-wag, missive, triumphalist, ginned up, and a panoply of other words which keep students on their toes, simultaneously dazzling and educating us. His emails are also legendary, often starting with his inimitably congenial "Hi Ho!" and ending with inviting sign-offs like "Questions? You know how to reach me :-)"
Within the classroom, Mr. Holubar is renowned for his ability to teach students how to draw connections between seemingly disparate themes and ideas in history, politics, literature, and art – all in an effort to make sense of the world we inhabit today by deepening our understanding of the world that preceded us. One unique teaching tool, the "odd duck," is a quintessentially Holubar-esque open-ended writing prompt encountered on tests, in which students are provided four terms (such as the Berlin Wall, Glasnost, the European Economic Community, and the Cold War) and are tasked to explain in a short, timed essay why one of these terms is a "leftover" and thus deserving of the moniker "odd duck." Of course, every student will be inclined to name a different odd duck, and the mastery is in each student's ability to draw connections between various themes discussed in class. In Mr. Holubar's words, "the imperative final step: conclude with the analysis of the Moral of the Story, the Socko Idea, represented by all four items."
The origin of the odd duck prompt dates back to a lesson Mr. Holubar learned at Stanford's Graduate School of Education when he took a class from Pulitzer Prize-winning History Professor, Carl Degler. "Professor Degler's midterm gave us two terms that we'd been familiar with from the first part of the year, and we had to write about the relationship between them. It was a very powerful teaching technique." Before students face the gauntlet of the odd duck on his tests, Mr. Holubar wishes us well with the valediction: "Have fun! You'll miss these in your old age." According to Charlotte D. '22, "It truly challenged me the first half of sophomore year, but I learned so much in his class as a result. I learned to love it."
Mr. Holubar in the classroom ca. 1988. Photo courtesy of Kent Holubar.
Mr. Holubar is widely known for his generosity of time and spirit when it comes to his students. "I love how enthusiastic he is about his subjects," shared Jasmyn M. '23. "Every day you can tell he's so excited by how he's bouncing around while he's teaching, and by how he's willing to talk to his students at any time," she continued. "He's willing to meet before or after school or basically any time we need it. You can tell he really wants to make sure that every single one of his students succeeds."
Many of Mr. Holubar's students have surprised themselves with their sustained interest in a subject they might not have initially expected to love so much. In each of his history classes, students are assigned college-level reading assignments, drawn from Mr. Holubar's vast library rather than an off-the-shelf high school history textbook. According to Drew S. '23, "The lessons that come out of his notes are well beyond anything that could come out of a textbook."
Jasmyn M. '23 agreed, "It's clear that every lesson is something he's been thinking about for the past forty years. It's not just memorizing straight facts, it's about ideas and life lessons. The material I've learned in this class isn't just about history but will give me important life skills for the rest of my life." She continued, "What I love about Mr. Holubar is that he's all about the big idea. He doesn't want us coming away from a unit with a bunch of dates memorized. He wants us to come away with an understanding of what has happened and how that's affected the world."
Just as important as all that we have learned about history are the curiosity, maturity, and self-confidence Mr. Holubar has imparted on us all. Charlotte D. '22 expanded on this idea: "Mr. Holubar is one of those teachers who, from the beginning, treats you like an adult. Especially when I was enrolled as a junior in a mostly senior class," she continued, "it was one of the things that made me look forward to college. I felt like I was already an adult, doing meaningful work in his class. When you are 17 looking through JStor, it really means a lot to have a teacher who makes you feel proud of the work you're doing."
Ms. Matossian, Ms. Shin, and Mr. Holubar at Commencement in 2018, by Maggie Fongheiser. Photo courtesy of Kent Holubar.
Caleb Q. '23 sums it up well: "He's just a great teacher. He's super insightful and seems to know almost everything. He has a special quality when you're talking to him. He has this energy where you kind of want to just sit down and listen to him for hours."
In an interview with the Gryphon Gazette, Professor Holubar reminisced about some of the many highlights of his career at Crystal. "One of the favorite parts of my career was having my sons at school and having them in the classroom, and getting to see them at lunch hanging out with their friends, you know, the usual critters in their natural environments. It was a really valuable experience for me to have them here at Crystal."
Bringing students on field trips was another meaningful highlight for Mr. Holubar, and included trips to see performances at the San Francisco and San Jose Operas and the San Francisco Ballet, excursions to the De Young Museum, the Legion of Honor Museum, and the Palace of Fine Arts, as well as visits to various churches, mosques, and synagogues for his Western Religions class.
Mr. Holubar also traveled with students in his Power of Memory class as far as Washington D.C. and Berlin. His interest in German and European studies was inspired by his high school German teacher, "the formidable Frau Parker" who was famous for "rigor in the sense of extreme, extreme torments inflicted upon young people. I exaggerate, but we had homework every day of the school year with a double dose on weekends, and a homework assignment for every single day of Thanksgiving Break and Winter Break." Frau Parker's high expectations equipped Mr. Holubar to go to The Stanford Program in Berlin as a sophomore in college. In his words, "that was one of those things that influenced me in the sense that she got me interested in all things German, which continued through college and has continued to this very day."
Mr. Holubar having fun with his granddaughter Samantha in 2022. Photo courtesy of Kent Holubar.
One of Mr. Holubar's favorite historical figures is Vaclav Havel, a notable Czech statesman, playwright, and dissident, who noted, "Keep the company of those who seek the truth. Run from those who have found it." In Mr. Holubar's classes, we always get the sense that we are always trying to seek the truth, no matter how elusive, complex, or nuanced it may be.
Mr. Holubar has bestowed upon us all a profound appreciation for the complexity of history, art, and geopolitics. His unwavering enthusiasm, optimistic and friendly demeanor, humility, curiosity, and brilliance, as well as his enthusiastic approach to life and learning have transformed generations of Crystal students. Thank you so much, Mr. Holubar, and congratulations on an inspired teaching career at Crystal Springs!
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So, have any of you shopped with Plus Size Dresses? They're a site that features dresses from numerous designers and shops including Simply Be, Joana Hope, Agenda, JD Williams, Julipa, and several others in sizes 12 to 32. What's cool is that you can browse and sort by sizes, designers, occasions,or styles.
That being said, would you like to see my dream collection from Plus Size Dresses?! You know you do!
1. JD Williams Notch Neck – I love the color of this dress, Surprisingly, I don't own a single pink dress! Blasphemous, I know! I just adore this shade of pink.
2. Pack of Two Jersey Dresses – Super cute, breezy, and inexpensive.
3. Joe Brown's Life and Soul – GAH!!! So adorable! I cannot handle how much I love this dress! The print is different than anything I own and that might be why I love it so much. Also? POCKETS! Pockets are my salvation and the idea of a dress with pockets!? It just makes me so giddy! Sigh, one day.
1. Joe Brown's Floral - I want to wear this dress while lounging by the pool. It requires bare feet, a big floppy hat, and a frosty alcoholic beverage...preferably with a giant chunk of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
2. Fashion World Maxi - While I'm not a huge fan of maxi dresses on myself, I love the ruching at the waist and breast. And the color is really lovely. Surprisingly, I have no blue dresses and this shade would make a perfect addition to my closet.
3. Fashion World Print Jersey Maxi - Again, while not a fan of maxis on myself, the color and little belt detail make this a must have.
Personally, I avoided the "advice" section as I'm not a believer in dressing to "flatter" your size. You should wear what you love and what makes you happy – even if a fashion magazine tells you to not accentuate your belly or thighs. If you love a dress that does those things, so be it! Rock that belly outline and thigh-hugging fabric!
I do love clothing sites that show a collection of various stores and Plus Size Dresses absolutely offers that! Now go buy yourself something pretty!


Down at Wink Bingo, the party poppers are out and the champagne's on ice, because they're throwing a massive birthday party. The site is currently celebrating its big 5th birthday and they want you to join them to help celebrate this special event by taking advantage of some extra-cheap games.
Every day between 1st and 28th February 2013, you can head to the £50 It's Our Birthday room, which has been created especially for the occasion. Once inside, you'll find cards will cost you just 2p each and you can buy a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 96, from the lobby under the 'Free and Fun' tab. For each game, there's a guaranteed £50 jackpot up for grabs, so join in the fun and it could be yours.
You'll find even more birthday bargain action taking place daily over in the Bingo-Babes and Fab 5 rooms. Every evening this month, there are £5k Pass the Parcel games running at 8pm, 9pm and 10p and tickets cost as little as 5p each.
With these exciting sliding jackpot games, if you manage to complete your card in less than 24 calls, you'll be celebrating with a whopping £5,000 cash prize! Visit Wink Bingo now to see if you can grab a birthday gift of your own.
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Poliocephalus est un genre d'oiseaux de la famille des Podicipédidés. Il contient deux espèces.

Liste des espèces
D'après la classification de référence (version 2.2, 2009) du Congrès ornithologique international (ordre phylogénique) :
 Poliocephalus poliocephalus (Jardine & Selby, 1827) — Grèbe argenté
 Poliocephalus rufopectus G.R. Gray, 1843 — Grèbe de Nouvelle-Zélande

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Lutropin-choriogonadotropin receptor: an unusual member of the G protein-coupled receptor family
KC McFarland,
R Sprengel,
HS Phillips,
M Kohler,
N Rosemblit,
K Nikolics,
DL Segaloff,
PH Seeburg
Department of Developmental Biology, Genetech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA 94080.
KC McFarland
R Sprengel
HS Phillips
M Kohler
N Rosemblit
K Nikolics
DL Segaloff
A complementary DNA (cDNA) for the rat luteal lutropin-choriogonadotropin receptor (LH-CG-R) was isolated with the use of a DNA probe generated in a polymerase chain reaction with oligonucleotide primers based on peptide sequences of purified receptor protein. As would be predicted from the cDNA sequence, the LH-CG-R consists of a 26-residue signal peptide, a 341-residue extracellular domain displaying an internal repeat structure characteristic of members of the leucine-rich glycoprotein (LRG) family, and a 333-residue region containing seven transmembrane segments. This membrane-spanning region displays sequence similarity with all members of the G protein-coupled receptor family. Hence, the LH-CG-R gene may have evolved by recombination of LRG and G protein-coupled receptor genes. Cells engineered to express LH-CG-R cDNA bind human choriogonadotropin with high affinity and show an increase in cyclic adenosine monophosphate when exposed to hormone. As revealed by RNA blot analysis and in situ hybridization, the 4.4-kilobase cognate messenger RNA is prominently localized in the rat ovary.
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By KC McFarland, R Sprengel, HS Phillips, M Kohler, N Rosemblit, K Nikolics, DL Segaloff, PH Seeburg


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"In a future that appears as bright as fearful it is existential to take art into a serious consideration"
-Aron Mathe
Aron Mathe is a Hungarian contemporary artist. His work uniquely combines traditional methods of art such as oil painting and silicon casting with data driven 3-D software. His work has been deeply influenced by bio-technology, Space exploration and post-humanism, which aims to add a new perspective on the current critical debates that surround the future of society. In his most recent publication the 'New Horizon', he has analysed how art practices have the potential to unlock new fields of bio-technology and the possibilities of further Space exploration.
Mathe has participated in several internationally recognised residency programs such as the DLR EDEN ISS mission and the Mason Lab's study on the DSUP gene as part of the NASA's Twin Study. Mathe's work has been internationally recognised and shortlisted for the sixth Moscow International Biennale for Young Art and he has also featured in exhibitions across the globe most notably at the Geumgang Art Biennale in South Korea, the Hungarian National Museum in Budapest and the Digital Media Collective's show at Tate Modern in London.
Art of Semiology Magazine – Issue 2
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Sky News – Digital Makers Collective Exhibition -Tate Modern – London
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Yatoo Publication -Nature Art Cube Exhibition of Geumgang Nature Art Biennale 2018 Catalogue
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Yatoo Publication - Geumgan Nature Art Pre-Biennale Exhibition Catalogue
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State of the Arts Magazine – POST2018 Fashion show
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The world's biggest particle smasher, based in Geneva, was set on Wednesday to start unprecedented experiments after a two-year upgrade to crank up energy levels in a bid to unlock more mysteries of the universe.
The Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which was used to prove the existence of the Higgs Boson — which confers mass and is also known as the God particle — was undergoing last-minute checks and being readied for a new phase of experiments.
The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) said everything was so far going according to plan at the giant lab, a 27-kilometre ring-shaped tunnel straddling the French-Swiss border.
"The LHC Operations team is increasing the energy of both beams to 6.5 teraelectonvolts (TeV)," a live blog by CERN said.
"The Operations team is preparing to refill the LHC once more," it added.
On May 20th, the LHC broke the record for energy levels colliding protons at 13 TeV for the first time.
The LHC's previous highest energy for collisions was eight TeV, reached in 2012 before it closed for a sweeping revamp to prepare for further and more elaborate tests.
The LHC was used to prove the existence of the Higgs Boson, a discovery that earned the 2013 Nobel physics prize for two of the scientists who had theorized the existence of the Higgs back in 1964.
But within the LHC, the energy is squeezed into an extremely small space — about a million, million times smaller than a mosquito.
It is this intensity which causes the particles to be smashed apart.


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Meth Charges
Methamphetamine (commonly referred to as crystal meth or simply "meth," but also referred to as crank, ice, or speed) is a powerful stimulant that comes in several forms. Crystal meth may be smoked, snorted, injected, or orally ingested, and its popularity in the United States has increased dramatically in recent years as more people have learned that they could manufacture (or "cook") the drug on their own using common, inexpensive over-the-counter (OTC) ingredients.
As meth has become more popular, law enforcements agencies have increasingly attempted to crack down on so-called "meth labs" where methamphetamine is being manufactured and lawmakers have criminalized possession of certain chemicals relating to methamphetamine production. In virtually all cases, meth crimes are felony offenses that are subject to very aggressive prosecution and steep penalties.
Attorney for Meth Charges in West Palm Beach, FL
If you believe that you might be under investigation or you were already arrested for any kind of alleged criminal offense involving methamphetamine in South Florida, it will be in your best interest to retain legal counsel before you say anything to authorities. Meltzer & Bell, P.A. can examine all aspects of the criminal charges against you and fight to achieve the most favorable outcome that results in the fewest possible consequences.
Lawrence Meltzer and Steven Bell are criminal defense lawyers in West Palm Beach who represent clients accused of all kinds of drug crimes in Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, and many surrounding areas of Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County. You can have our attorneys review your case and help you understand all of your legal options when you call (561) 557-8686 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Palm Beach County Meth Charges Information Center
How are the consequences different for simple possession of methamphetamine and sale, manufacturing, delivery, or intent to sell crimes?
When do methamphetamine offenses constitute drug trafficking drimes?
Which chemicals relating to methamphetamine production can result in criminal charges?
Where can I find more information about met charges in West Palm Beach?
Meth Possession Penalties in Florida
Under Florida Statute § 893.13(6)(a), an alleged offender who is in actual or constructive possession of methamphetamine can be charged with a third-degree felony. A conviction for possession of less than 14 grams of methamphetamine is punishable by:
Up to five years in prison;
A fine of up to $5,000; and
One year suspension of driver's license.
Florida Statute § 893.13(1)(a) makes it a second-degree felony for an alleged offender to sell, manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver less than 14 grams of methamphetamine. In such cases, a conviction is punishable by:
Up to 10 years in prison;
A fine of up to $10,000; and
Meth Trafficking Penalties in West Palm Beach
When a person allegedly possesses 14 grams or more of methamphetamine—regardless of whether the underlying crime was simple possession, sale, manufacturing, delivery, or possession with intent to sell, manufacture, or deliver—the crime is prosecuted as trafficking in methamphetamine. Under Florida Statute § 893.135(f), trafficking in methamphetamine is a first-degree felony in which punishments vary depending on the amount the individual allegedly possessed:
14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams — Mandatory minimum of three years up to 30 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $50,000;
28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams — Mandatory minimum of seven years up to 30 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000; or
200 grams or more — Mandatory minimum of 15 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
If an alleged offender knowingly manufactures or brings into Florida 400 grams or more of methamphetamine or of any mixture containing amphetamine or methamphetamine, or phenylacetone, phenylacetic acid, pseudoephedrine, or ephedrine in conjunction with other chemicals and equipment used in the manufacture of amphetamine or methamphetamine, and who knows that the probable result of such manufacture or importation would be the death of any person, the crime is classified as a capital felony punishable by up to life in prison or possibly by death and/or a fine of up to $250,000.
Meth Chemical Penalties in West Palm Beach
Florida Statute § 893.149 prohibits people from knowingly or intentionally possessing a listed chemical with the intent to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance or possessing or distributing a listed chemical knowing, or having reasonable cause to believe, that the listed chemical will be used to unlawfully manufacture a controlled substance. Listed chemicals include listed precursor chemicals and listed essential chemicals established under Florida Statute § 893.033.
Listed precursor chemicals include:
Anthranilic acid;
Benzaldehyde;
Benzyl cyanide;
Chloroephedrine;
Chloropseudoephedrine;
Ephedrine;
Ergonovine;
Ergotamine;
Ergocristine;
Ethylamine;
Iodine tincture above 2.2 percent;
Isosafrole;
Methylamine;
3, 4-Methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone;
N-Acetylanthranilic acid;
N-Ethylephedrine;
N-Ethylpseudoephedrine;
N-Methylephedrine;
N-Methylpseudoephedrine;
ANPP (4-Anilino-N-phenethyl-4-piperidine);
NPP (N-Phenethyl-4-piperidone);
Nitroethane;
Norpseudoephedrine;
Phenylacetic acid;
Phenylpropanolamine;
Piperidine;
Piperonal;
Propionic anhydride;
Pseudoephedrine; and
Safrole.
Listed essential chemicals include:
Acetic anhydride;
Acetone;
Ammonium salts, including, but not limited to, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, or chloride.
Anhydrous ammonia;
Benzoquinone;
Benzyl chloride;
2-Butanone;
Ethyl ether;
Formic acid;
Hydrochloric acid;
Hydriodic acid;
Iodine;
Organic solvents, including, but not limited to, Coleman Fuel, camping fuel, ether, toluene, or lighter fluid;
Organic cosolvents, including, but not limited to, glycerol, propylene glycol, or polyethylene glycol;
Potassium dichromate;
Potassium permanganate;
Sodium;
Sodium dichromate;
Sodium borohydride;
Sodium cyanoborohydride;
Sodium hydroxide; and
Sulfuric acid.
Under Florida Statute § 893.13(1)(g), it is a first-degree felony punishable by a minimum of five years in prison for an alleged offender to manufacture methamphetamine or possess any listed chemical with intent to manufacture methamphetamine if the commission or attempted commission of the crime occurs in a structure or conveyance where any child younger than 16 years of age is present. If the commission of the crime causes any child younger than 16 years of age to suffer great bodily harm, a conviction is punishable by a minimum of 10 years in prison.
Florida Resources for Meth Charges
Narcotics Division | Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office — The Narcotics Division of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is responsible for enforcing controlled substances laws and works closely with various agencies to investigate alleged offenders involved in the growth, manufacture, or distribution of illegal drugs. Visit this website to learn more about the Narcotics Division, drug identification, and drug treatment. You can also find information about drug trends in South Florida.
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division
3228 Gun Club Rd.
Florida | Crystal Meth Anonymous (CMA) — CMA is a nonprofit organization comprised of recovering crystal meth addicts that uses a variation of the 12-step programs utilized by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). On this website, you can learn more about CMA, find pamphlets and readings, and download other CMA literature. You can also find the times and location of meetings in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County.
Meltzer & Bell, P.A. | West Palm Beach Meth Charges Defense Lawyer
Were you arrested or do you think that you could be under investigation in South Florida for any kind of alleged methamphetamine offense? Exercise your right to remain silent until you have legal representation. Contact Meltzer & Bell, P.A. today.
West Palm Beach criminal defense attorneys Lawrence Meltzer and Steven Bell aggressively defend individuals all over Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, and Broward County, including Wellington, Riviera Beach, Lake Worth, Greenacres, Boynton Beach, and many other nearby communities. Call (561) 557-8686 or submit an online form to let our lawyer provide a complete evaluation of your case during a free, confidential consultation.
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Employment Support Partnership (ESP) is committed to providing stability, hope, and dignity to vulnerable populations within our community.
With God's grace, Employment Support Partnership pledges to provide the vulnerable a pathway to a better life.
Since 1983, Employment Support Partnership (formerly Central Intake Unit) has provided a wide variety of social and case management services to thousands of low income individuals, primarily refugees, immigrants and trafficking survivors. With a focus on participant strengths, ESP supports individuals as they acclimate to life in the U.S. and ultimately achieve economic self sufficiency.
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Ms. Manasyan was a former Transitional Subsidized Employee through Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. She is familiar with the program and is dedicated to assisting low income, limited English speakers with job readiness skills and job placement support. She works in the following Catholic Charities employment programs: CSBG/CARES Job Services and Transitional Subsidized Employment.
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Client Resource Coordinator III
Ms. Robles works in client services assisting Spanish-speaking immigrant and trafficking victims. She speaks, reads and writes fluent Spanish, has a BS degree from California State Los Angeles and an MSW degree from the University of Southern California. Ms. Robles' responsibilities will include handling intake paperwork, casework responsibilities and hosting workshops.
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Ms. Lupian works in program management overseeing case managers who assist primarily Spanish-speaking asylees and vulnerable noncitizens. She speaks, reads and writes fluent Spanish, has a BS degree from University of California, Riverside and five-years experience in social services. Ms. Lupian's responsibilities will include budgeting, outreach, intake, reporting and oversight of the asylee and vulnerable noncitizen program.
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Ms. Reyes works in client services assisting Spanish-speaking asylees and vulnerable noncitizens. She speaks, reads and writes fluent Spanish, and has many years of experience working with marginalized and vulnerable populations.. Ms. Reyes' responsibilities will include handling intake paperwork, case management responsibilities, outreach, and coordinating services.
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Mr. DeRose earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Marketing from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo. Mr. DeRose has 30 years of experience in account and program management, 10 of which have been with Catholic Charities. He has worked with a number of different socio and economically diverse communities during his time with Catholic Charities.
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Former Premier Craig Cannonier said they must be careful how they proceed as Parliamentarians and also noted that less young people, in general, are choosing marriage, while PLP MP Michael Scott said.
The secret to containing Connor McDavid? Oshawa may have figured it out – Oddly enough, prior to Oshawa, the team that seemed to do the best job of containing McDavid in the playoffs were the young Sarnia Sting in the first. But with the next two games on home ice at the.
HealthWatch: Sitting Vs. Smoking – (CBS 5) – Smoking cigarettes is the cause of so much preventable, deadly disease. But now new research shows sitting for long stretches of time may be just as dangerous. "Smoking certainly is a major.


TAB, Tabcorp's market leading wagering brand, leverages its online community, TABTALK, to ensure customer needs and feedback lie at the heart of innovation.
TAB continues to face intensive competition with corporate bookmakers fighting for market share. In order to retain its position as a market leader, TAB needed to ensure its products and services continuously deliver value to customers.
With multiple betting providers offering competitive odds across a wide range of racing and sports markets, TABTALK members highlighted a potential product opportunity to increase share of wallet for TAB customers.
Utilising the TABTALK community across all stages of the development cycle, TAB delivered a powerful digital innovation that gives customers a chance to increase their winnings. The product saw 50 percent customer adoption within 3 months of launch, with an even higher 80% among TABTALK members; additionally delivering an average 250 percent return on investment per customer within their first 30 days of use (excluding product build costs).
Vision Critical has been with us from early pioneering to evolving and increasing in value to the business and relevance. TABTALK has helped us to drive the customer centricity agenda.
With many internal teams leveraging the community, TABTALK is well known as a rich source of customer perspectives, attitudes and behaviours. The goal of the Customer Insights team at TAB is to bridge the gap between decision makers and our customers, and TABTALK helps us achieve this.


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The Road to Prohibition
The Building Blocks of Prohibition
Women Led the Temperance Charge
The Prohibition Underworld
The Speakeasies of the 1920s
Bootleggers and Bathtub Gin
Queens of the Speakeasies
Alcohol as Medicine and Poison
The Rise of Organized Crime
Prohibition Profits Transformed the Mob
Rumrunners Delivered the Good Stuff to America's Speakeasies
Enforcing the Prohibition Laws
During Prohibition, Mob Bosses Tripped Up By Tax Laws
Prohibition Agents Lacked Training, Numbers to Battle Bootleggers
Key Court Rulings Enhanced Prohibition Enforcement
How Prohibition Changed American Culture
Women's Rights Advanced During Prohibition
The Rise of Jazz and Jukeboxes
Flappers and Gangsters Ruled the Silver Screen
Prohibition Sparked a Women's Fashion Revolution
Dating Replaced Courtship During Prohibition
Mixed Drinks Made Rotgut Liquor Palatable
Prohibition Potpourri
NASCAR Rooted in Prohibition Bootlegging
Brewers and Distillers Found Creative Ways to Survive
Odd Facts and Stories from Prohibition
Gold Diggers, Snuggle Pups and the Bee's Knees
Notable Names of Prohibition
Prohibition in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas, Prohibition Was Sporadically Enforced
The End of Prohibition
The Repeal of Prohibition
The Remnants of Prohibition
The Trivia
By the 1920s, women, though still discriminated against in pay and promotion, were working in more industries than ever before. A new generation of young single women entered the workplace with added confidence from the success of the suffrage movement. For them, moving to cities to live and work became commonplace, as fashion, technology and culture changed rapidly. The forbidden fun of drinking in clubs and speakeasies or at private parties with friends during Prohibition represented another way to express their independence.
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Margaret Sanger, founder of Planned Parenthood and an early and groundbreaking advocate for birth control for women, shown here in 1917.
Courtesy of National Women's History Museum.
After World War I ended in 1918, women were heavily involved in campaigning for two constitutional amendments, the 18th for Prohibition and the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote in every state. This map, from the suffragist magazine The Woman Citizen in September 1920, illustrates how many states – such as along the East Coast – still did not permit women full voting rights as of August 1920. The 19th Amendment took effect on August 20, 1920, the 18th just before it on January 17.
Women's public, private and political lives forever changed during the Prohibition era. Their involvement in passing the Prohibition amendment in 1919, gaining the right to vote a year later, and their growing autonomy at home, in the workplace and in relationships launched American women into uncharted territory.
The Prohibition amendment prohibiting the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcohol would not have passed without the persistence of the women involved in the temperance movement starting in the 19th century. The best known women's organization favoring Prohibition was the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU). Throughout American history women have been involved in social clubs and charities, but the temperance movement not only allowed women to become participants in national politics, they were the driving force on this issue. These women were regulators of morality and advocates for other women and children who had been abused by drunken husbands and fathers.
By aligning the prohibition movement with the suffrage movement, women were able to drum up strong support for women's right to vote. While the push for suffrage began in the middle of the 19th century, efforts surged forward during the 1910s with the National Woman's Party. Several women's suffrage associations produced pamphlets and magazines promoting their cause. Many women tried to vote illegally, picketed the White House, and went to jail for protesting.
In 1918 President Woodrow Wilson switched his stance on women's suffrage and equated suffrage with the escalated involvement of women in World War I efforts. Just seven months after enacting the 18th Amendment, the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote passed. Throughout the 1920s women made more political progress. Maria C. Brehm was the first female candidate for vice president when she ran on the Prohibition Party ticket in 1924.
Not only did public and political life undergo drastic changes for women during the Prohibition era, but women's private lives changed as well. Women stepped into jobs while the men were away fighting in World War I, allowing them to make their own money. Riding the wave from Prohibition and women's voting rights, the Roaring Twenties saw the rise of consumerism and technology. Widespread consumption of material goods filtered into homes through catalogues and magazines that grew thanks to advances in printing technology. During the Prohibition Era advertising companies began targeting women, empowering them with the ability to make buying choices and spend their own money.
These innovations afforded women from different socioeconomic backgrounds the chance to advance their status and to make more decisions for their households. Mass production techniques decreased the cost of products and allowed for women to become major players in the increasingly consumer-driven popular culture. Cosmetics as a consumer good soared in popularity.
The broad change in women's rights and American culture during the Prohibition era reshaped the lives of women. Their newfound rights and liberties changed the way women were viewed by themselves and others and expanded their roles within society. These changes allowed women to transform from the traditional, essentially subservient roles of the Victorian era to the "New Woman" of the Prohibition era.
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Is Minority Representation The Pathway To Success?
It has seemed to become common knowledge that minorities are inadequately represented on television. However, the representation of minorities on television have been changing for two reasons—firstly because there has been a rise in social support for inclusion of minorities in television and secondly because racial issues in television have been attracting the attention of mass media.
So glad I don't live my life through the prism of race. BET, Black History Month, UNCF, Black Twitter, Black Hollywood.. I'm wondering if we are trying to guilt people into saying all black actors are great and should be in everything because, well I feel guilty as an evil white devil.