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Falcons see promising future as playoff hopes end with loss
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP)Duron Harmon sees promise in the Atlanta Falcons, while coming to the realization they have only one more game left in their season, and his future beyond that is uncertain.
Atlanta was eliminated from playoff contention following a 29-15 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Harmon spoke about the encouraging signs he's seen in a team that began the year in transition under first-time coach Arthur Smith.
"You come back and play to play meaningful games, to get to the playoffs … and we fell short. So it's tough," said the ninth-year safety, who was brought in to provide stability among a young group of defensive backs.
"But we're a young team and this will be a feeling that hopefully everybody in this locker room remembers, leaving the field, the Bills clinching a playoff berth," he added. "Hopefully we can use that as some type of motivation to get back to this point where we're playing meaningful football in late December."
The Falcons (7-9) went down swinging against the AFC East-leading Bills (10-6), who clinched a playoff berth with the victory, coupled with the Baltimore Ravens losing to the Los Angeles Rams.
Despite an injury and COVID-19-depleted defense, Atlanta intercepted Josh Allen on three consecutive possessions spanning halftime and held the fourth-year starter to a career-worst 17.0 passer rating.
The first two interceptions, one by Harmon in the end zone and a second by A.J. Terrell, led to Atlanta scoring 10 points in the final 1:48 of the first half to take a 15-14 lead. Linebacker Foye Oluokun then picked off Allen three snaps into the third quarter and returned it to Buffalo's 25 before the Falcons ran out of momentum.
After failing to score on its opening drive, Atlanta was trampled by Buffalo's running attack with Devin Singletary capping the Bills' next two drives with rushing TDs.
"We came up short there at the end," Smith said. "But our guys battled. We ended the half well and we had our chances. … Josh Allen, he's a terrific player and he extended plays."
Atlanta's youth stood out even in defeat. Before exiting the game with a hamstring injury, Kyle Pitts had two catches for 69 yards in becoming the NFL's second rookie tight end to surpass 1,000 yards receiving, joining Mike Ditka in 1961.
Smith had no update on Pitts after the game, saying the rookie will have tests Monday.
Terrell continued his breakout season as well. Aside from his interception, Terrell spent the day covering Buffalo's top threat, Stefon Diggs, who was limited to five catches on nine targets for 52 yards.
"The results didn't come out how we wanted but we played a good team game," Terrell said. "Just didn't come out with the W towards the end. Just something we can get better from and learn from."
It was Atlanta's offense, which has spent the last half of the season missing its top threat Calvin Ridley (personal reasons), that fell short.
The outcome wasn't decided until there were five minutes remaining, and after the Falcons had a touchdown reversed on replay review, compounded by quarterback Matt Ryan being flagged for taunting with 6:07 remaining.
Rather than scoring on a 7-yard run and cutting Buffalo's deficit to 29-22, officials ruled Ryan's knee was down at the 1. The taunting penalty then pushed Atlanta back to the 16, where Ryan threw incompletions into the end zone on third and fourth down.
"So it's disappointing. But the rules are the rules, and so you have to play by them," said Ryan, who was flagged after exchanging words with Bills safety Jordan Poyer. "Quite frankly, I didn't think it was a taunting, but that's my opinion."
Ryan also sees good things in Atlanta's future, but for now, the 36-year-old quarterback has to stomach missing the postseason for a fourth consecutive year.
"It's disappointing," Ryan said.
"But I am proud of the way the guys have fought all year," he added. "I think we can be better at moving forward and be better off for these experiences."
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A Psalm of David #1 Sam. 21:10–15when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed.
#Ps. 2:12Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
9Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints!
#(Ps. 84:11)But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing.
#Ps. 32:8I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
And your lips from speaking #(Eph. 4:25)deceit.
#(Rom. 14:19; Heb. 12:14)Seek peace and pursue it.
#Job 18:17; Ps. 9:6; 109:15; (Prov. 10:7)To cut off the remembrance of them from the earth.
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by Mona Jhaveri - December 9, 2020
Lonnie Corant Jaman Shuka Rashid Lynn Jr., better known by his stage name Common (once Common Sense), is an American rapper, writer, actor, and activist. On March 13, 1972, he was born in Chicago to educator and former high school principal Mahalia Ann Hines and former ABA basketball player turned youth counselor Lonnie Lyn Sr.
Young Lynn was still in high school when he started rapping along with his two friends and formed C.D.R., a rap trio that opened for Big Daddy Kane and N.W.A. When the band dissolved in 1990, Lynn started performing as a solo rapper under the name Common Sense. He debuted in 1992 with the single 'Take It EZ,' followed by the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? Common's next album, Resurrection, was released in 1994, featuring a successful single 'I Used to Love H.E.R.' In 1997 he released his third album, One Day It'll All Make Sense, featuring songs with Lauryn Hill and De La Soul, among others.
After being sued by an Orange County-based reggae band with the same name, Lynn shortened his stage name into Common and released his next album, Like Water for Chocolate, in 2000. Three years later, he won a Grammy for Best R&B Song for 'Love of My Life (An Ode to Hip-Hop).' In 2005, he released the album Be, a no.2 album on the Billboard charts. The album included contributions from Kanye West and John Legend.
Aside from his albums, Common started focusing on acting, debuting with a role on the sitcom Girlfriends, and appearing in One on One and Hell on Wheels, where he played a 19th-century character, Elam Ferguson, for several seasons. He also landed major roles on the big screen, among which were American Gangster in 2006, Terminator Salvation in 2009, and Just Wright. In this romantic dramedy, he played an injured basketball star opposite Paula Patton and Queen Latifah. Other projects included Happy Feet Two, The Odd Life of Timothy Green, LUV, and Now You See Me. One of his most important projects was a movie Selma from 2014, a Martin Luther King Jr. biopic, in which he portrayed activist James Bevel.
Common, John Legend, and Rhymefest wrote a theme song for the movie, named 'Glory', for which they won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.Both Legend and Common used their Oscar acceptance speeches to focus on contemporary issues linked to the Civil Rights Movement. Aside from the performance work, Common also wrote a children's book I Like You but I Love Me, and his memoir, named after his third album.
Common is also a well-known philanthropist. He supports animal rights (he is vegan) and has appeared in advertisements for PETA. He is a prominent supporter of such charities and causes as Cancer Research Institute, Believe in Dreams, The Get Schooled Foundation, Human Rights First, Melanoma Research Alliance, and Keep A Child Alive, among numerous others. He also founded the Common Ground Foundation, which focuses on helping and empowering underprivileged high-school students. The foundation provides educational, creative, literacy, and other programs needed to form life skills that can help kids achieve their dreams. Common is an incredibly inspiring man whose legacy will live on forever. We can only hope to see more from this genuine agent of positive change!
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A faster than expected cooling of UK inflation means the squeeze on incomes is coming to an end, with survey data highlighting how the mood among households has started to improve in March.
UK inflation fell to 2.7% in February, according to the Office for National Statistics, down from 3.0% in January and below expectations of a drop to 2.8%. This should be the start of a descent to below 2% over the next two years or so, as the impact of the pound's post EU-referendum weakness fades.
Core inflation also fell sharply, down from 2.7% to 2.4%, driven by falling services inflation, which hints at subdued domestic demand pressures on prices.
The latest headline inflation rate was the lowest since last July and brings inflation down closer to pay growth, which is currently running at 2.5%. The recent squeeze on household incomes from falling real pay may therefore soon be coming to an end, which is something that has already helped soothe household financial strains, according to fresh survey data for March published by IHS Markit.
Other price indicators have also turned down, fueling the view that consumer price inflation will ease further in coming months. Average prices charged by companies for their goods and services showed the smallest monthly rise for six months in February, according to the PMI survey data, which typically feeds through to lower consumer prices. Official data on factory input and output prices have likewise shown pipeline inflationary pressures cooling. The recent strengthening of the pound should also help to alleviate some of the recent upward pressure on prices from costlier imports.
While price pressures look set to cool further, pay growth appears to be on the rise, which is a key area of interest as far as policymakers are concerned. Recruitment industry data show employers are having to ramp up pay to attract suitable staff due to growing labour shortages, which is a common precursor to faster pay growth in the economy as a whole. The household survey data also showed rising levels of income from employment and job security in March.
Given other trends in the economy, the larger than expected drop in headline inflation will do little to deter policymakers from raising interest rates. The economy appears to be enjoying further steady growth in the first quarter, expanding at a rate at or above that deemed to be its long-term sustainable pace according to the Bank of England. Wages are rising and households are already braced for higher borrowing costs, with the majority (57%) anticipating another hike within the next six months and one-in-three expecting rates to rise in the next three months.
Finally, the Brexit transition deal meanwhile means worries about a "hard Brexit" have subsided, paving the ground for Bank of England policymakers to hike interest rates again in May, should the data releases in coming weeks support such a move. Given policymakers' appetite to normalize policy, it's likely that it would require severe disappointments in terms of the coming economic growth and wage data to derail plans to implement a hike in May.


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US approves P269M aid for PH's fight vs. COVID-19
Stacy Ang
The United States government has approved an additional P269 million or about US$5.3 million aid to the Philippines to support its coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response operations, the US Embassy in Manila said on Wednesday.
The US aid brings to P470 million or US$9.3 million the total U.S. COVID-19 assistance to the Philippines.
In a statement, the US Embassy said, "The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is collaborating with the Philippine government to implement internationally-recognized prevention, control, and response strategies to protect against infectious diseases."
The announcement was made days after US President Donald Trump offered additional COVID-19 response aid to President Rodrigo Duterte in a phone conversation last April 19.
"This newest tranche of U.S. assistance will support laboratory and specimen-transport systems and intensify case-finding and disease surveillance," the embassy said.
The US aid will also assist Filipino and international technical experts in risk communication, infection prevention and control efforts, handwashing and hygiene promotion, and community-level preparedness and response.
Initial US aid to the Philippines amounted to P203 million or $4 million plus a donation of 1,300 cots to Philippine medical facilities.
According to the US embassy, US assistance has boosted the Department of Health's COVID-19 testing capacity by upgrading laboratories, providing laboratory supplies, and strengthening specimen transport systems, which contributed to an increase in the country's testing capacity from 200 to approximately 3,000 tests per day.
It also cited that USAID's online learning modules boosted capacities in more than 100 hospitals across the country with the most up-to-date COVID-19 infection prevention and control information and skills.
The USAID, Washington's lead government agency for international development and disaster assistance, is also supporting DOH communications platforms to rapidly translate and communicate the latest guidelines and policies for improved implementation of virus response.
The aid agency, the embassy said, likewise assisted the DOH to develop and launch a nationwide commodity and logistics tracking tool that offers real-time data on stores of life-saving COVID-19 commodities, improving the availability and appropriate management and delivery to the areas of greatest need.
Currently, USAID is expanding community access to water, sanitation, hygiene services, and commodities to prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.
"Funding also aids Filipino and international technical experts in data collection to enhance COVID-19 response and preparedness, including support for two surveillance experts who are assisting the DOH Epidemiology Bureau with Analysis and reporting of COVID-19 cases," the US embassy said./Stacy Ang
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"..ANOTHER GREAT DEAD SPACE GAME.."
"This was a much appreciated title for us fans of couch co-op games. This marks the end of a Golden era of social gameplay. There's no better way to sell a game to a friend than to throw a controller onto his lap, give him a fresh brew of coffee, & tell him "you're the bottom screen"! Online just doesn't cut it. There's nothing like having real friends with you in the room, gathering round the TV like wet knights 'round a fireplace!
An honest review of Dead Space 3.
"As a fan of the series since its first installment, I had high expectations for number 3, so here are my thoughts on each particular part of the game.
"Dead Space 3 is only a disappointment in the light of its illustrious predecessors.
Dead Space 1 and 2 represent two of the best horror titles on the xbox and with 3 stepping further away from horror via larger more open environments and plentiful ammo, its become merely a good game not a very good one.
Graphically and play wise its still cracking, its just completely forgotten what made the series very good in the pursuit of a shallow cover shooter dollar.
Obsessive, or what! Dead addictive!
"Really sad to see some of the disappointing ratings for this title on here as for me this is the best game I've ever played, and the nearest thing you'll ever find to playing the film Alien on a PC.
One of the best survival horror games out there!
"This is my first review so bare with me.
I played Dead Space and I loved it, the isolation of space, the random noises scaring you, the story, and of course the inhuman enemies. So when I knew that Dead Space 2 was coming I got very excited and scared at the same time. This new Dead Space could turn out to be a great game or it could be a uptaded copy of the first. I'm glad to say that it is not only great as it is phenomenal.
Dead Space 2: Scared yet?
"Electronic Arts second sci-fi horror game has arrived, even more tense and frightening than the first installment.
Isaac Clarke's journey continues with him waking up from a coma on a massive space station called "The Sprawl". As well as the constant threat from the Necromorphs, Isaac must also has to battle against the station's govenrment and visions of his dead girlfriend. Outnumbered and haunted he has to incover the truth of the Marker.
DS2 is true to form and improved upon!!!
"10/10 Seriously awesome. Buy it.
Basically what EA Redwood Shores have done is recreate Bioshock and set it in space. But the overall effect is much better than Bioshock.
It's a shooter/horror, starring you as Isaac, an engineer sent along with a rescue team to find out what happened to the USG Ushimura, a deep-space 'Planet Cracker' class mining vessel.
Survival Horror at its absolute BEST!!
"The premise of Dead Space might seem, to some, very cliched. Big spaceship, overrun with aliens and lots of gore. Aliens, Event Horizon, Doom, etc, etc, all spring to mind when trying to explain the game.
But you'd be wrong to think this was anything else but brilliance!
This game has taken the best of the hard sci-fi horror genre and crafted it into a astonishing piece of technical mastery. Its that good.


I commend you, sir, on taking on this scouting mission, but I fear for the very public nature of your report. As a horseman who must play both ends against the middle during the Mississinewa Campaign, I will be torn come next October whether to look for young tars as potential friends or foes, and the Regular American Forces will now know to be on the lookout for such British espionage. I also notice that your written report does not make mention of the horsemen seen in the sketch of the American forces from your reconnaissance. I urge you to not take the mounted soldier lightly; in one battle the two of us took out a whole squad of American riflemen as well as an American cannon crew while siding with the British. In another skirmish in which we sided with the Americans, we prevented the British Regulars from taking the field in their accustomed manner and helped the Americans rake the British lines with several effective volleys. I do not concern myself that this double-crossing is being aired publicly; each side seems so grateful for our succor that neither does much to harm us when we fight opposed.
In closing, I urge more care on your part in making your reports such that they don't fall easily into the hands of the enemy; caution you to take the full measure of the force you are facing; yet commend you for the courage and fortitude evident in taking on such a fraught mission and delivering what was asked of you.


Working on the score for this one was tricky. I had to really take in to consideration the placement of the music around the voice, as the voice is paramount to the success of the piece. I also observed a certain 'flow' with the delivery of the poem, that became almost a vocal guidetrack for the music.
The other big idea here was to avoid anything explicitly, 'irish' and I felt more inspired by the notion of a beautiful city in the dead hours of the morning and the ambiguous nature of parts of the piece, particularly the last line.
Sounds heard are piano, prepared piano, cello, viola, electronics and a sampled uilleann pipe drone.


A destination wedding in Italy is a dream for many couples.
One of the most sought after destinations is Puglia! Known for its gorgeous white sandy beaches, "Masserias" – romantic estates and fascinating villages, Puglia is quickly becoming one of the most requested regions for a wedding in Italy.
But what makes brides interested in having their wedding in Puglia? Why are Puglia weddings so beautiful, and why should you consider having your wedding there?
Bari is the capital of Puglia and the main airport serving this region.
Puglia is rich in history and full of charming towns and archeological sites. Intimately linked with the history of other Mediterranean countries, Puglia was long ago invaded by Normans, Byzantines, Romans and Greeks giving it an incredibly diverse culture. Each of invader has left their mark on Puglia's varied architecture.
Weddings in Puglia are celebrated at its unique Masseria's. Masseria's are estates that are exclusive to the region. Many have been transformed into luxury hotels and ideal wedding reception venues. They reflect all the charm and beauty of this singular region with their white washed structures, olive groves and pristine beaches.
The architecture of Puglia is incredibly unique. It is home to the famous and totally unique "Trulli" which are very old buildings that are directly linked to the area's history. Dry-stone huts with cone roofs, Trulli were originally constructed as field shelters or permanent dwellings for agricultural laborers. Today they dot the landscape and make an incredible backdrop for weddings in Puglia.
Puglia is one of Italy's most picturesque regions! Between its olive groves and gorgeous pristine waters, white sandy beaches, and perfect climate, there is no other place on earth better for a destination wedding in Puglia. Puglia weddings offer so much in terms of classic sophistication, stunning natural beauty, and all the special services you will require for your wedding in Italy.


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Q: Automatically remove certificate from certificate store Windows 7 certificate store's default behavior includes storing all public keys you use from smartcards. This is sometimes undesirable as if some machine needs to use a lot of smartcards, the "Please select a certificate" popup becomes increasingly crowded.
Is there a way to configure Windows such that the public key associated with a smartcard would be automatically removed from the certificate store once the smartcard is removed?
Or alternatively, a way to stop Windows from storing smartcard certificates in the store in the first place?

A: I don't know of a way to automatically remove such certificates,
but you can clean them out by going to
Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Content tab -> Certificates.
Select the ones you want to get rid of, then click Remove.
Otherwise, you will need to write a utility that detects the smart-card insert event,
then lists and remembers all certificates, and finally deletes them from the
certificate store upon the smart-card removal event.
If you intend to go this way, besides the detailed documentation one can find
on the Microsoft website, here are some references that can give you
some understanding of the required programming :
How to enumerate all certificates on a smart card (PowerShell, but can be adapted to C/C##)
A Smart Card Framework for .NET
pcsc-sharp library

A: You can use following command for removing all smartcard-certificates in your store:
certutil -user -delstore my 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.20.2.2
Certificate of used smartcard will appear in certificate store, when you push in your smartcard to the reader.
For More details - check the 1.3.6.1.4.1.311.20.2.2 on your favorite search engine.

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Q: Selenium find_element_by_class_name and find_element_by_css_selector not working I'm scraping a website that has the following structure:

store1

          Store Name

store2

    ...
    ...

store3

store4

Each "div class="cr__stores-item"" inside "div class="cr__stores-list"" has the exact same structure.
for each  "div class="cr__stores-item"" I'm trying to scrape the url and the store name inside the h3 tag
I have the following code so far:
    wd = webdriver.Chrome('chromedriver', options=options)
    wd.get('stores_url')
    element = WebDriverWait(wd, 20).until(EC.presence_of_element_located((By.CLASS_NAME, "cr__stores-list")))
    list_stores_tags = element.find_elements_by_class_name("cr__stores-item")
    for store_tag in list_stores_tags:
        # store_tmp = store_tag.find_element_by_class_name("cr__container-name-title cr__text--subtitle3 cr__textColor--colorDark300")
        # store_tmp = store_tag.find_element_by_css_selector('h3.cr__container-name-title cr__text--subtitle3 cr__textColor--colorDark300')
        store= store_tmp.text
        url_tmp = store_tag.find_element_by_tag_name("a")
        url = url_tmp.get_attribute('href')

The 2 commented lines are my attempts at getting the store name.
With this code I'm successfully getting all urls of each store without problem.
However I'm unable to get the store names. Neither find_element_by_class_name nor find_element_by_css_selector seem to work as in both cases I get an exception:
Message: no such element: Unable to locate element: {"method":"css selector","selector":".cr__container-name-title cr__text--subtitle3 cr__textColor--colorDark300"}
(Session info: headless chrome=87.0.4280.88)
or
Message: no such element: Unable to locate element: {"method":"css selector","selector":"h3.cr__container-name-title cr__text--subtitle3 cr__textColor--colorDark300"}
(Session info: headless chrome=87.0.4280.88)
What am I doing wrong? Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks!

A: You're using find_element_by_css_selector incorrectly. Try
store_tag.find_element_by_css_selector('h3.cr__container-name-title.cr__text--subtitle.cr__textColor--colorDark300')

Note the dots instead of spaces.


Some people have been asking for a copy of the PDF of my RepRap research. Perhaps you didn't find a link to it while you were in fact interested in reading it (if not, feel free to ignore this 🙂 ). If you had a look at it, I'd love to hear your feedback.
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Bird migration is well known, but what many may not know is that various species of butterfly and dragonfly also migrate South in the Fall, and return North in the Spring. Here's a look at 3 species of migrants that pass through the park every Spring.
Prothonotary Warblers (Protonotaria citrea) are bright citron yellow wood-warblers that nest in tree cavities, unlike most other species of warbler, which make more typical nests out of vegetation on tree branches. However, like most new world warbler species, they feed mainly on insects and other small invertebrates (caterpillars are an especially popular food item). These birds are usually associated with forested wetlands (swamps), where they nest and feed. During the breeding season, they're found in the Eastern U.S. and SE Canada, and they overwinter in Northern South America, and the central Caribbean coast of Mexico. They are found nesting in swamps East and North of the Houston area, but we only get them in Russ Pitman Park during Spring Migration.
Green Darners (Anax junius) are large dragonflies that leave their breeding grounds across North America to migrate South for the winter to Texas and Mexico. This is an exceptionally wide spread and common species of dragonfly, found breeding and feeding around still bodies of freshwater (mainly lakes, ponds, marshes, and swamps). They are highly predatory, taking wasps, spiders, butterflies, and even other dragonflies (including other Green Darners, at times). Large numbers of them are noticeable during fall migration, and they return to their breeding grounds during spring migration (though this late stage of the adult life cycle, and migration habits and patterns are not well studied nor well understood). Most species of dragonfly in North America do not migrate seasonally like this, but instead die off in the fall (leaving behind aquatic offspring to overwinter).
Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexipus) are famously migratory butterflies, overwintering in mountain forests in Northern Mexico. They return to the U.S. in April, and undergo an annual migration cycle that is completed over 4 generations (with no single individual completing the entire migration cycle). Their geographic distribution and patterns of movement are actually somewhat complex, as a population, but here is a simplified overview of their migration.
Generation 1 hatches out in the Southern U.S., migrates to the Central U.S. then mates and dies.
Generation 2 hatches out in the Central U.S., migrates further north, then mates and dies.
Generation 3 hatches out in the North, migrates further North, then mates and dies.
Generation 4 hatches out in the far North, and then undertakes the longest leg of the migration, spending the Autumn migrating 1000s of miles back through the U.S. and down to Mexico, where they will spend the winter. In the Spring, they will migrate back to the Southern U.S., where they will mate, lay eggs, and die.
Meadows, wildflower gardens, and prairie are very important to Monarchs while migrating, as they will only lay their eggs on Milkweeds (genus Asclepias), which are found in these habitats.
Sometime this April, head out to the Nature Discovery Center, and see if you can spot one or all 3 of these Spring Migrants. If you're interested in learning about more species of migrating birds, dragonflies, and butterflies, ask one of our helpful naturalists on site or feel free to email me with questions.


The Etruscan mythology area is presently under revision.
The Etruscans were a people who lived in central Italy. Their state was a federation of cities, and included areas such as Etruria, Latium and Campania. They are also the founders of the city of Rome. Latium separated somewhere around 500 BCE, soon followed by Rome and other cities. The Etruscans lost their independence in the fourth century BCE and were assimilated in the Roman Republic in 265 BCE. Their influence however, remained in Roman culture (laws, architecture, sacral acts, etc.).
Although Livy described the Etruscans as being the nation most devoted to religion, there are relatively few sustained accounts of Etruscan religion. Etruscan literature has not survived and most information comes from Greek and Roman authors and from archaeological evidence.
The name "Etruscans" appears after 700 BCE, when their language was first written.


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I'm With Her {Video} LeBron James, Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Katy Perry +More Vote For Hillary Clinton
Published On November 7, 2016 | By admin | Local & Worldwide News
Jay Z and Beyonce held a special "Get Out The Vote" concert in Cleveland last night, and seeing that the whole thing was sponsored by Hillary Clinton's campaign, it was only right that the presidential candidate made an appearance.
Bey had kind words for Clinton during her performance. "I want my daughter to see a woman lead the country and know that her possibilities are limitless," she said. "We have to think about the future of our daughters, our sons, and vote for someone who cares for them as much as we do. And that's why I'm With Her."
Later on, Jay spoke out against Trump, but kept his criticisms fairly reeled in. "This other guy, I don't have any ill will towards him, but his conversation is divisive, and that's not an evolved soul to me," he offered. "He can not be my president. Once you divide us, you weaken us, we are stronger together."
Katy Perry helped Hillary Clinton in her home stretch by performing at a concert in the all important state of Pennsylvania.
Perry came out on stage to Janet Jackson's, "Nasty" … which has had a resurgence of late.
Who's looking forward to Wednesday?
The four-time NBA MVP introduced Clinton on Sunday at a rally in Cleveland alongside teammate J.R. Smith. "Only one person running truly understands the struggles of an Akron child born into poverty," James said. "And when I think about the kinds of policies and ideas the kids in my foundation need from our government, the choice is clear. That candidate is Hillary Clinton."
The superstar added, "I support Hillary because she will build on the legacy of my good friend, President Barack Obama."
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PacNet #18A – Bush's First 100 Days: Northeast Asia Policy Off to a Rocky Start
PacNet #18A - Bush's First 100 Days: Northeast Asia Policy Off to a Rocky Start
Ralph A. Cossa
President Emeritus and WSD-Handa Chair in Peace Studies
The Bush administration's first 100 days have been rocky ones as far as Asia policy is concerned. The positive spin emanating from President Bush's initial meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Qian Qichen quickly degenerated into a potential tailspin in Sino-U.S. relations after the mid-air collision between a Chinese jet fighter and a U.S. reconnaissance plane over the South China Sea. In addition, mixed signals from Bush's summit meeting with ROK President Kim Dae-jung seemed to contradict earlier, more positive statements by Secretary of State Colin Powell that the U.S. would support both the ROK's and the previous U.S. administration's policies of engagement with North Korea. Meanwhile, reality, in the form both of a surfacing submarine and a sinking economy, also tested Bush's resolve to raise U.S.-Japan relations to a higher strategic level. Still missing after 100 days is an overall vision statement for Asia to guide day-to-day policy.


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Japan, U.S. ministers meet for trade talks as hopes for early deal fade
August 21, 2019 by Vista
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan and the United States will seek to narrow gaps on trade when their top negotiators meet this week, but hopes for a deal in September are fading as both sides fail to make concessions on agriculture and automobiles, sources say.
Japan's Minister of Economic Revitalization Toshimitsu Motegi speaks during the signing agreement ceremony for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, in Santiago, Chile March 8, 2018. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido
Japanese Economy Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will hold two-day talks in Washington D.C. from Wednesday, which will be their second meeting this month.
The talks aim to lay the groundwork for a possible meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of a Group of Seven summit later this month in France, where the two could discuss trade.
As separate trade talks with China and Europe have made little headway, Trump is keen to clinch an early deal with Japan that would open up its politically sensitive agriculture sector, as well as curbing Japan's U.S.-bound auto exports.
Japan also hopes for a timely deal to avoid being slapped with up to 25% tariffs on automobile exports to the United States. Trump threatened to do so on national security grounds in May, but put off imposing the duties by six months.
During previous round of talks, Motegi and Lighthizer had agreed to aim for a broad deal by the time Abe and Trump are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of a U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York in late September.
But progress toward reaching a deal has been slow, Japanese government officials with knowledge of the negotiations say.
"It will be a very tough negotiation," said one of the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter.
"If there is to be an 'agreement' we need to have something we can formally announce, which is tough," said another Japanese official, adding that it will be difficult to agree on a deal in September unless Washington makes more concessions.
The U.S. Trade Representative had no immediate comment on the meetings.
STICKING POINTS REMAIN
The key sticking points are agriculture and automobile.
Under his "America First" policy, Trump has been urging Japan and other trading partners to take steps to fix what he sees as unfair trade imbalances with the United States.
Washington is targeting Japan's auto exports, which account for about two-thirds of the U.S. trade deficit with Japan at roughly 7 trillion yen ($65.82 billion) a year.
Trump also wants to open up Japan's market for agriculture goods and beef. One demand Washington is making is for Tokyo to cut tariffs on U.S. beef and pork imports.
U.S. beef and pork farmers have been lobbying Trump to push Japan to agree to the same low tariffs for their products applied to imports from Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) signatory countries like Australia and Canada. Trump pulled the United States out of TPP when he took office in 2017.
Japan, on the other hand, wants the United States to cut tariffs on imports of car parts and industrial goods – something Washington is reluctant to.
U.S. auto industry officials said this week the deal is likely to involve Tokyo offering U.S. farmers new access to its market, in return for Washington reducing tariffs on certain Japanese auto parts.
U.S. automakers are also urging the U.S. Trade Representative to include in the deal with Japan a provision prohibiting both countries to engage in currency manipulation.
Japanese officials are opposed to adding such language in the deal, for fear of having their hands tied in battling any unwelcome yen spike that hurts the country's exports.
Additional reporting by Kaori Kaneko, Daniel Leussink and Leika Kihara in Tokyo, David Shepardon and Andrea Shalal in Washington D.C.; Editing by ShriNavaratnam
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I have experienced first-hand what makes the UK such a creative powerhouse – the people. A hugely diverse and international workforce enables brands and agencies to create campaigns which resonate across international, cultural and socio-economic boundaries to drive real impact.
LinkedIn's unique member insights indeed shows that the UK, and London in particular, is a magnet for international advertising talent, more attractive it would appear than other hubs in the sector such as Amsterdam, Paris, New York or Sydney. And the sector's leading creative and strategic thinking is all the better for it.
The findings are also a firm reminder that the industry's success is not only down to London, as many looking from outside the sector might think. With more than half of the sector's talent located outside of the capital and nearly a third of international migration in the sector settling beyond the M25, the whole country requires access to top international talent.
As the sector faces unprecedented challenges, both from within and externally, I hope that this report can not only help employers make better decisions about their talent pipelines but that it will also inform policy makers and educators on what's required to ensure the sector continues to thrive. Access to top international talent is clearly crucial and by ensuring the UK remains a great and vibrant place to live and work, there is no reason why we can't continue to be a center of excellence for the industry.


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Standing In The Need Of Prayer Southern Gospel on Piano
The "Learn How to Play" video for He Touched Me is at the bottom of this article, the Free Sheet Music is HERE, and the Free Midi File is HERE. Standing In The Need of Prayer (Tis Me Oh Lord) … Continue reading →...
by Grace Notes-Southern Styling on a Digital Piano on Dec 10, 2016
We'll Understand It Better By and By – Southern Gospel on Piano
For the "How-To-Play" video, scroll down to the bottom (in the key of C, and a little bit in F). If you'd like the free midi files click HERE, or the free sheet music, click HERE. We'll Understand It Better … Continue reading U...
by Grace Notes-Southern Styling on a Digital Piano on Jul 17, 2016
A Better Day Is Coming, A Morning Bright And Fair Southern Gospel on Piano
For the "How-To-Play" video, scroll down to the bottom (in the keys of C, F, and G). If you'd like the free midi files click HERE, or the free sheet music, click HERE. Robert Lowry was born in 1826, and … Continue reading →...
by Grace Notes-Southern Styling on a Digital Piano on Jul 1, 2016
He's Got The Whole World In His Hands – Southern Gospel On Piano
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by Grace Notes-Southern Styling on a Digital Piano on Jun 11, 2016
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Ghana Music Awards ranks 2015 Most Influential Award on Social Media
Ghana Music Awards ranks 2015 Most Influential Award on Social Media Submitted Follow @glammynews Ghana Music Awards has achieved another feat retaining their position as the Most Influential Ghanaian Awards The post Ghana Music Awards ranks 2015 Mos...
by Glammy News on Jan 13, 2016
There are Scorners Everywhere
There have been many great men in history who have given their time, health, and life to do the Lord's work. They have walked through their lives living the old paths despite scorners and hecklers in the sidelines. In this great country, those...
by The Legacy of Home on Oct 17, 2015
Blessed by the Morning Kitchen Work
Visiting by the back fence at Mrs White's Vermont EstateI wanted to make a nice batch of banana muffins this morning. There was an old gospel song in my head and I started looking for a CD. The song was by an old southern quartet "The Ins...
by The Legacy of Home on Jul 19, 2015
Video: Destiny's Child Reunites At 2015 Stellar Gospel Music Awards
Last night, the 2015 Stellar Gospel Music Awards' 30th annual show took place. To open up the show, Beyonce, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams reunited as Destiny's Child to perform their song "Say Yes" from Michelle's album Journ...
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Gospel singer, Nnadozie Nweke aka Dozzy David marks this buzzy return to the industry in grand style having featured his 10 year old brother, Obinna who also did well on this wonderful gospel tracktitled 'Emmanuel'.Are you ready to praise God in trut...
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A New Name Written Down In Glory – Southern Gospel on Piano
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2018 Celebrate Tualatin Winners!
Posted on 03/27/2018 03/27/2018 by Tanya Eskandari
Wow! Celebrate Tualatin is one of our favorite events for so many reasons! We are humbled and honored to have so many outstanding members. We think all who attended can attest that last week we had a positive, uplifting, and humorous afternoon together. Thank you to all the nominees, sponsors, and volunteers for making this event possible.
Truthfully, Celebrate Tualatin is only successful because of the members in our community. It was inspirational because of the work you do. All we had to do was shine a light on it and recognize you. We have seen the nominees and winners sharing their accomplishments, and our hearts are full. Our only regret is that we couldn't have all of our nominees win, because they all deserved it. Without further ado your winners are…
Rookie of the Year – Lalo Contreras, Armor Auto Detailing
Lalo Contreras has 20 years of experience in the auto industry and decided last year to go out on his own to start Armor Auto Detailing LLC. One of his first business moves was to join the Chamber and participate in AM Networking. This move has served him and the chamber well because of his involvement with the members and the Tualatin community. Since Armor Auto is a mobile service, Lalo comes to you and can offer a wide variety of services for the exterior and interior of your vehicle. Lalo is professional, personable, and makes your vehicle shine. "If you are thinking about having your car detailed, do not hesitate to make an appointment. We appreciated the great service, expertise and honesty."
New Business of the Year – NvHolden Photography
Nathan Holden has taken his passion and talent and transformed that into a business we are proud to have in the Tualatin committee. His diverse portfolio includes stunning nature photos (his most notable being his capture of the eclipse at the Painted Hills), heartwarming family photo shoots, gorgeous product shots, and more. Every image he captures has a story. "He really cares about his clients. He makes sure that the photography is what they envisioned. He has a great eye and makes sure it all comes together perfectly. Best of all, he is the nicest human being." Despite being his "side gig," NvHolden Photography has received recognition across the state. Travelling to businesses in the area, you will likely see several of Nathan's work proudly displayed. Nathan's work has been displayed in Lugano Café & Catering, as well as a community art gallery in Wilsonville where he exhibited or sold over 100 pieces. Nathan is also an active member in both the Tualatin Chamber and Rotary and donates his photography time to charitable organizations. His standard of work in every project is bar none. Everything he does, he doesn't do for recognition. It comes from his heart and that shows.
Ambassador of the Year – Ben Ashley, Country Financial
Ben is a great representative of the Chamber and community as a whole. As an Ambassador, he not only was asked to attend many different chamber and member events throughout the course of the year, but also coordinate efforts for the entire team to make every chamber event a warm, welcoming environment. Through his leadership, the group was a tremendous benefit to our community in 2017. That leadership quality, along with his personality and overall positive attitude is what made him our Ambassador of the Year.
Chamber Volunteer of the Year – Allen Song, Izumi Japanese Steakhouse
Family owned Izumi Japanese Steakhouse offers much more than excellent cuisine. The warmth and passion of its owner, Allen Song, combined with his friendly and professional staff, host a wonderful meal and entertainment for all. A mixologist at heart, Allen is very passionate about his wide selection of beverages and his own infused spirit called Dang Gin. He is excited to educate the community and make it available for meals, happy hours, special events, and fundraisers. Allen is a big supporter of the Tualatin Chamber. He never misses an event and is constantly recruiting and inspiring others to do the same. He serves as the Chair of the Ambassadors, Sponsor of the Champions and member of the Holiday Auction Committee. Always looking for ways to give back, Allen has quickly endeared himself to the community, making many friends along the way through his generous donations of gift certificates, restaurant experiences, and time. Allen has supported and donated to every Chamber event, Rotary, G.R.E.A.T., 4 Jake's Sake Charitable Foundation, Project Purple Initiative, Maurice Lucas Foundation, STEAM Team, Tualatin Brew Fest, Swing for the Wolves/Crawdaddy Open Golf Tournament, Relay for Life, Sparks of Hope, and so much more. However, it's his "can do" attitude and willingness to roll up his sleeves and help others that makes him a true Chamber Volunteer of the Year! "No matter how you are feeling, Allen will be there with a smile and a way to make you laugh. His benevolent spirit infects those around him and he is as friendly as they come."
Business Leader of the Year – Michael Carlson, Portland Badge & Sign
The attributes for Business Leader of the Year are demonstrated leadership and cooperation while benefiting the community and/or civic enterprises. Michael Carlson of Portland Badge & Sign personifies these traits every day. On top of managing a successful business, he is always in the fore front as a cheerleader, volunteer, and supporter of Chamber members and their respective businesses, Chamber events, and a variety of non-profit causes. For the past 7+ years Michael has served on the Committee for the Tigard-Tualatin Relay for Life as the Silent Auction Chair. He has provided a wealth of information about how to scale the event and auction and how to connect with local businesses. He is dependable and raises a lot of money for the cause. He also is the Sign Sponsor, providing much needed signage leading up to and for day of. Michael is a leader in the sign business industry but gladly mentors other businesses. The personal and business support that he gives to the Chamber and the Tualatin community is significant. If you want to "Be Seen and Collect the Green," he is your go-to person. "Michael gives from his heart and supports with his mind."
Spirit of Tualatin – Individual – Jeff Welsh, Tualatin Rotary
Service Above Self is the mantra of Tualatin Rotary. If anyone personifies that, hands down, it will be Jeff Welsh. Jeff is a quiet, behind the scenes leader and organizer and a "hands on" giver. He brings his time and talent to everything that he does and that list is extensive. Jeff and his family have lived in Tualatin over 30 years and he understands the importance of community and business partnerships. He represents Rotary in the community and at the Chamber by his presence and quiet service. Wildlife Refuge clean up, bell ringers for the Salvation Army, road cleanup on Tualatin-Sherwood Road two times a year are just a few of the places you will find Jeff organizing and working. Jeff is the person that shows up early and leaves late, always willing to lend a hand, so that everything will run smoothly. "A true stand up man with a positive and selfless attitude towards helping others and the community."
Spirit of Tualatin – Small/Medium Business – Riverview Community Bank
When Riverview Community Bank came to Tualatin with their new name and new location, they embraced the community by saying loud and clear "we are here, we believe in community partnerships and doing business with chamber members and local businesses." Through their bank manager, Willow Oelke, Riverview has stayed true to their pronouncement in several ways. First they stepped up and use chamber members for a variety of goods and services at the bank and make sure to recommend these businesses to their bank clients. Then, Riverview reached out into the community to support local non-profits and the schools with volunteers, donations and sponsorships to organizations like Relay for Life, Community Warehouse, School House Pantry, Rotary, Tualatin Heritage Center, and, of course, for the Chamber events and committees. Riverview joins in these efforts and more not only because it is good business for the bank to be present in the community but it's good for the community that Riverview is present. "One of the best banks in town. Willow is a great example of helping and being part of the community. She always helps where she is needed. A great asset to the community."
Spirit of Tualatin – Medium/Large Business – SERVPRO of Tigard/Tualatin
For 27 years, SERVPRO of Tigard/Tualatin has responded to home and business emergencies 24 hours a day, around the clock. Meanwhile, the team is very involved in volunteering and supporting the communities they respond to. To name a few, these contributions include, running a major Doernbecher Children's Hospital Toy Drive with an annual donation upwards of over $5000, supporting the local Cascades Chapter of the American Red Cross and raising nearly $40,000 in 3 years for local disaster relief, hosting golf tournaments to raise thousands of dollars for the March of Dimes organization resulting in over $24,000 to the charity, being a major supporter of the Portland Sunshine Division where volunteers cleaned, sealed, and repainted areas that service underprivileged families, actively captaining, and organizing over $10,000 while also support for Relay for Life to improve cancer survival. There are many more charities, local sports teams, and individuals who have been helped by founder and owner, Kathy Linderman. "She is an inspiration to her team and consistently finds ways to make an impact in her community and push her people to be involved. Kathy Linderman is a consistently giving member of this community and respected business owner."
Lifetime Achievement Award – Lou Ogden, Tualatin Mayor & Resource Strategies Planning Group
The definition of Lifetime Achievement is a person who has improved the Tualatin community and inspired others to take action. For the last 26 years at least, Lou Ogden has been the epitome of this definition. Starting as a City Councilor and moving on to be the Mayor of Tualatin for 24 years, Lou has tirelessly worked with the community and the Chamber to take Tualatin from a small suburb to a thriving, economically diverse, family-friendly community. Under Lou's leadership, the business community has seen incredible growth, with over 1,700 businesses and 33,000 employees in 2018. He has been a passionate supporter as well as an ex-officio board member and champion of the Chamber of Commerce, understanding the inherent value of a business, community, and government partnership. All of the ways and areas that Lou is involved in to help Tualatin thrive is done as a volunteer," while still running his own business. Lou's cause is his community. He is involved, practically full-time, in working on the behalf of all Tualatin businesses and citizens to enhance the community's quality of life.
Congratulations to All Nominees!
Alec Ramsey, Southwest Office Supply
From the moment they joined the Chamber, Alec Ramsey and Southwest Office Supply jumped in with both feet. "The service we receive is both personable and highly professional. Even though they have a corporate relationship with us, they service each branch individually and assign a Rep we can call on. They understand our needs, and make sure each of us is taken care of in our own special way." Southwest Office Supply branches have donated to the Oregon Food Bank and The Giving Tree. In addition, employees are encouraged to pursue volunteer efforts. Besides promoting his business through traditional marketing, Alec saw, as a Chamber member, an opportunity to connect in the community and help in "greater ways." He is involved in Chamber and community driven services by participating in Champions, Ambassadors and volunteering with the STEAM program at Hazelbrook Middle School. Additionally, Alec has been a high school mentor and is working to bring his mentoring efforts to our Tualatin students. Alec prides himself on being service-driven and making a positive impact on both his organization and his community. Community and business are one-in-the same in his view.
Madonna Suever, Extra Touch Events by SkyBridge
"We Create! You Celebrate!" says it all for Extra Touch Events and Madonna Suever. From large corporate events, conventions, and golf tournaments to intimate weddings and family celebrations, Madonna brings an extraordinary portfolio of creativity, planning, and execution for any event. Along with this portfolio of talents comes a professional calm and grace and remarkable attention to detail that enhances any event of any size. Madonna has shared her skills as a new Chamber member volunteering for the golf tournament and annual holiday auction, all while marketing and promoting her business. Extra Touch Events is a global company, but Madonna's commitment to business in Tualatin is highlighted by her support of and doing business with Chamber members. "She is one of the most detail-minded people you could ever hope to meet. She is also a consummate professional and highly-skilled event planner. Couple all of this with her giving nature and you have the recipe for an outstanding volunteer whom you can rely on to get the job done. It goes without saying, Madonna is a pro! She is also a kind-hearted person with a truly generous spirit."
New Business of the Year
Zeitgeist Academy
In case you didn't know, "zeitgeist" means the general intellectual, moral, and cultural climate of an era. Typically, it is shortened as the "spirit of the times." Morgan Roe created the Zeitgeist Academy to make music come alive for everyone. There are a lot of music academies that focus on children, but Morgan saw a need for adults who love music and want to develop another skill. Her team does things differently, but Zeitgeist Academy focuses on being a music community. This is evident through her formation of a quartet with our members. "She was able to work with different levels of singers and get us all together musically and ready to perform. She was 'instrumental' to our success and made it a fun experience for all." Her enthusiasm and out-of-the box thinking led her to leading a Kazoo Caroling throughout Bridgeport. She created an opportunity for those who may be nervous about their musical talent to contribute in a hilarious, uplifting, and fantastic event. Morgan has made an impact with many of our Chamber members, giving them the guidance and inspiration they needed to expand their artistic horizons.
Jackie 427
Liz Hatcher was likely the first contact from the Tualatin Chamber for many of you. Those lucky enough to know her have experienced her welcoming, giving, and positive spirit. She has an indominable work ethic with a passion for serving all those in her life. Since her time on staff, Liz has started her own business, Jackie 427. Over this past year, Liz has created and thrived as an entrepreneur. If you have something to say, Liz can help you say it in a clear, concise, and compelling way. She can take a general idea, and with just a few questions and some research, she presents you with perfect, fully-developed content. "I love working with her, she is so positive and easy to work with. With her marketing background, she not only has great ideas, but her professional completion of them sets her apart from the rest." She is always at, and contributing to, local meetings and events. She leads and co-chairs the impactful WIN group and events. She regularly gives multiple "shout outs" at networking events. Liz leads and boosts community events with the Tualatin PackBackers, raising money for the Tualatin High School Athletic Department. Whatever Liz does, she will dedicate 110% to it. "There's no doubt she "gets it" regarding giving, even without expecting a quid pro quo. And isn't that what Chamber membership is all about? We in Tualatin are lucky to have Liz Hatcher in our midst."
Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Tim Garrett, Matchlight Video
Tim Garrett is a talented videographer who quickly filled previously unmet needs throughout the Chamber, volunteering his time, videography services, business acumen, and stepping up to serve on multiple committees and teams including the Ambassador team, Thrive! Committee, and the Strive to Thrive Workshop. In addition, he has contributed many hours of filming, editing, and production time to support the Chamber. He is always willing to step up and share his time and expertise to add value to Chamber programs, help promote the Chamber, and help support the membership. "I have worked with Tim all last year and am so grateful for his positive and friendly attitude. He is always willing to help with anything needed, is easy to work with, and responsive."
Debbie Borges, Berkshire Hathaway
A member since 1992, Debbie Borges has been a passionate, professional, and committed volunteer of the Tualatin Chamber. Whether she steps up to lead or serve, she can always be counted on to follow through on whatever she has agreed to do. Debbie has taken on many leadership roles over the years including serving on the Board of Directors. In 2017 she was the Chair of the Holiday Auction Procurement Committee, as well team captain role f,or the Chamber's Relay for Life team. "Debbie took on the massive task of leading the Holiday Auction Procurement Committee when we needed her most. We truly couldn't have done it without her. She gave us countless hours of her time, and we couldn't be more grateful." Since then, she has stepped up to serve as Relay for Life Sponsorship Chair because she saw a real need for change and improvement. She works non-stop for her clients and STILL has the time to take on a volunteerism leadership role.
Business Leader of the Year
Ryan Miller, Miller Insurance
Ryan has demonstrated a consistent commitment to the Tualatin community. One of the first things you notice walking into the office are the number of plaques Miller Insurance has on the walls from community little leagues sponsored over the years. Ryan has participated and worked with the city, supported the local Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post, and continues to support the business community through the Tualatin Chamber and various sponsorship opportunities. Ryan embodies the criteria of a business leader with his passionate desire to help others. He's a former Chamber Board member and being passionate about education, he stepped up to Chair and sponsor the Thrive Business Education Breakfast and Annual Strive to Thrive Business Workshop and Expo. Ryan will not hesitate to spend time with others to share valuable insight on efficiency, having an engaged workforce, and what Ryan is best known for…turning risk into opportunity. "I am truly thankful for the leadership traits and qualities I have learned from Ryan. He is truly an inspiration."
Joe Troccoli, McLane Foods
Joe has been a Chamber member since 2013 and joined the Board of Directors in 2014. From the moment he joined our Board, he has been recognized as a thoughtful, servant leader. He's a great team builder and has inspired loyalty and respect from our members and community. Joe stays calm under pressure and is known for being a sound and wise decision-maker. He's been a strong voice for our Industrial Manufacturing members which has helped the Chamber's motto of "business and community working together." He also proudly supports programs that focus on youth. He arranged for the recyclable cans and bottles to be picked up each month at McLane with the proceeds going to the Tigard Tualatin Caring Closet. "Suffice it to say Joe is an exemplary visionary and mentor, a great leader who has dedicated his life to serve those he oversees. I count myself lucky to get to work with someone who inspires me every day. He has provided a strong foundation for this distribution center in an industry that can be confusing. His perseverance, integrity and people-loving nature are just a few of qualities that continue to inspire me."
Spirit of Tualatin – Individual
Cyndy Hillier, Tualatin Together
Have you made Tualatin a better place to live? Have you inspired others to exceed their limitations and accomplish more than previously thought possible? Cyndy Hillier is making Tualatin a better place and she is an inspiration to everyone that knows or knows of her. Energetic, enthusiastic, authentic, kind, organized and an organizer as well as community driven is the short list to describe Cyndy. She is a leader on several fronts and is a voice for the Tualatin community, advocating for our youth. As Director of Tualatin Together, Cyndy works and advocates to make our community a safe and healthy place for youth by working to reduce drug and alcohol use and abuse. Being an advocate, especially at the grassroots level, can be a full-time job. Cyndy has a second full-time volunteer job as she volunteers at Tualatin High School as co-chair of the Timberwolves Support organization, co-chair of the concession stands for high school sports, including girls' softball, and is a board member of Packbackers. Thank goodness she doesn't say no. Cyndy and Tualatin Together are non-profit members of the Chamber as she understands the need and benefit of community/business collaborations and partnerships. "She doesn't say no."
Sue Raxter, Paws & Tails Petsitting
A ray of sunshine, a warm smile, contagious laughter, humor and wit, and caring nature is just the beginning of describing Sue. Business woman, strategic planner, stand out example of how to promote her own and other businesses, animal lover/care giver and heartfelt supporter of causes are other words describing Sue. Sue has been a Tualatin Chamber member for 6 years but she has been a Tualatin chamber and community supporter for 2-3 times that many years. Not only does she run a full time 24/7 in-home petsitting business, she volunteers in various ways for the Chamber and constantly promotes Chamber businesses. In her office there is a rack of Chamber member business cards with her recommendations plus information on causes she supports. Just in 2017, she championed Red Haven Day Center and collected 850 bras for homeless and abused women, collected $500 and non-perishable items for the School House Pantry, and over $5,000 for the Caring Closet. All of this happened because of her personal commitment and amazing outreach into the Tualatin and Chamber communities. "Sue is an inspiration of how one person can make a difference."
Spirit of Tualatin – Small/Medium Business
Pacific West Roofing
Pacific West Roofing is a family owned business with deep roots in the local area. They have been serving customers since 1980 and have established a reputation of being one of the most quality conscious companies in the Portland roofing market. More importantly though, they are known for their service excellence and personal approach to each customer. It's all about relationships and giving back. They help in every way they can, and they try to "always say yes." Just this past year they have been a major sponsor of Swing for Wolves/Crawdaddy Open, the Tualatin Winter Brewfest, the Tualatin Crawfish Festival, and the Chamber Holiday Auction. They have also held food drives, a coat drive for local shelters, and more. Pacific West Roofing exemplifies the right way to do business, and therefore, the spirit of Tualatin.
Bob's Auto Café
There is a Bob, there are autos but there is no café. What is there is a commitment to help the Tualatin community one car at a time by training people (interns) seeking employment in the automotive field, performing quality car service at a fair price, and helping those in need get into a safe and reliable vehicle. Bob's Auto Café stands out because they train technicians in paid internships, employ people who may otherwise not find employment and offer deeply discounted repair costs for low income customers. This business plan allows Bob's to create a valuable, dignified, and respectful employee by providing automotive technical training in a real-world work place. An intern leaves Bob's with training and the opportunity to transition into solid automotive technician jobs. It also provides low-income families the ability to have reliable transportation and, by donating a car to Bob's, you get a tax deduction. Bob's Auto Café represents the spirit of community involvement in Tualatin and dedication to empowering people to have the tools to move forward.
Spirit of Tualatin – Medium/Large Business
CenterCal Properties
CenterCal came into the community over 10 years ago when Bridgeport was built and has continued to enhance and expand Tualatin with Nyberg Woods and Nyberg Rivers. They have created space for many new businesses to come into Tualatin which equates to new and employment opportunities. This is business to business at its best and personifies and supports the Chamber and what the Chamber stands for. Yet, there is another side to CenterCal. They created and value a partnership with Tualatin businesses, city government, and the citizens of Tualatin by recognizing and embracing the history that is here. Through CenterCal, and its CEO Fred Bruning, working with the city and the Tualatin Historical Society, they worked to bring to the forefront Tualatin's Ice Age history, we now have an expanded Tualatin River Greenway trail, the mastodon sculpture in front of Cabela's, and a children's book called "I Wonder," plus the three shopping centers with Tualatin zip codes. None of this would have happened without the foresight, commitment to community, and the financial support of CenterCal. All of this embodies the Spirit of Tualatin.
Pacific Foods is a truly incredible company who greatly cares for their community. They are the largest donor to the Oregon Food Bank every year in pounds donated. They also donate to the emergency food pantry here in Tualatin. Weekly there is a full car pick-up of fresh produce, bread, milk and eggs. Items rarely donated to the pantry. They also donate an entire pallet of their boxed soups and meals every quarter. Not only do they have a huge impact with the pantry, but they also help the Tualatin School District with their summer meal program even delivering on site for them. "I don't consider them just donors I consider them friends as they truly are so friendly, caring, compassionate, and generous!"
Wilsonville Costco
Costco's mission statement is to continually provide our members with quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices, but what lies underneath that is a dedication to community and the continued desire to give back. They give millions of dollars each year to various charitable organizations worldwide including the United Way, the Red Cross, and children's hospitals like Doernbecher's every May. They also have expanded their edible food donation program through Feeding America, donating over 8.5 million pounds of food annually. Locally, Costco supports the backpack and reading programs for schools, they give approximately $300 per month to fundraisers, bakery products are donated to the food banks, and leftover produce goes to pig growers. At an even more locally-focused level, they host a Multi-Chamber Holiday Networking event and are proud sponsors of the Tualatin Chamber TP Brigade, having donated pallets of toilet paper to the Tualatin School House Pantry. Their corporate culture makes us a stronger community and are a worthy nominee for this award.
Village Inn has been a family-owned business in Tualatin for 41 years. Ryan Sweeney, owner and operator has carried on his grandparent's legacy. While running a busy restaurant doesn't leave much free time, Ryan is very involved in community issues like supporting increased public transportation availability in Tualatin. Where Village Inn shines is how they support our community. Before you get to the front door, there is a coat rack with a sign "Take A Coat/Leave A Coat" no questions asked. Ryan is a driver for the Meals on Wheels People home delivery program. Last December, Village Inn held a revenue sharing drive for MOWP and raised $900. They ran the pancake breakfast at the Crawfish Festival, they donate all the pies at the Pumpkin Regatta. In addition, they support the Kiwanis Club by having food barrels at the restaurant and filling them several times a year. Most importantly, Village Inn encourages and hires high school students from Tualatin and Tigard. They help the students through the interview process, help students manage their time, and play an active role in mentoring them on how to be good employees in the work force.
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This version of the cricket score ticker first captures the live cricket score XML file and saves it to SD card, then parses the saved XML file to extract the required score and game information.
The advantage of saving the XML file to SD card is that the file can be randomly accessed for the required information rather than trying to parse the incoming data on-the-fly as the previous version of the ticker tried to do (link above to previous version).
Similar projects that require an XML file to be parsed by an Arduino can be developed using the same XML parsing functions used in this project.
// The XML file has been received and saved to SD card.
// is the user entered match number valid?
// The match ID number was found, save it as an integer.
// details in case the match changes position in the XML file.
// A valid match was selected from the menu.
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THE MAIN COURT-YARD
Map of the house and formal garden
The palace itself shows two construction phases, as can be gathered from an accurate study of the original plans. Pre-existent walls had been partly used (the front is not symmetric with the building, the arcades are not equally deep etc.); but the characteristics of the building and the decorations are in the same style. It can therefore be assumed that the stonework (masonry) and the painting on the front, of the arcades, of the staircase and partly of the interior have all been executed between 1550 and 1570 AD. The fresco can not have been painted before 1560, because a coat of arms belonging to Pius IV Medici di Marignano appears in the main courtyard.
Mozzonis' coat of arms
The big arch-way made of square stone, similar to the one of palazzo Cicogna in Milan, supports the marble coat of arms showing the three eagles of the Mozzoni. Whereas in the interior there are numerous coats of arms of the Cicogna and a few composed of both insignia: the stork on top, the eagles below. The courtyard has only three sides; the fourth side opens a beautiful view on the "house-garden". The walls of the court-yard and the arcades are decorated with vivacious series of paintings; the intersection between the windows of the first two sides show male and female figures and below the window-sills a heraldic insignia which might allow to identify these figures. The big figures and the medallions, naturally faded during the past centuries, most probably represent the owners and the Sforza, Dukes of Milan, who often used to hunt in Bisuschio. The decoration on the inside of the arcades, showing hunting, farming and fishing, are an interesting pictorial document of the life on the estates of the Mozzoni. All these frescoes are normally attributed to the brothers Campi of Cremona and to their school. The paintings are of a good level and of pure renaissance taste. These frescoes were discovered only around 1800 AD, because during the plague in the 17 Th. century they had been covered by whitewash for hygienic reasons. Only after starting to remove the plaster by help of hammers, traces of which can be seen on the left side the frescoes were discovered and laid free.
THE STAIRCASE
The staircase (Photo by Vincent Berg)
From the main courtyard there is the entry to the staircase, the walls and vault of which are entirely covered by paintings. On the first landing are two marble busts of Augusto and Francesco Mozzoni. On the top part of the staircase, above the painted balustrade, is a pictorial panorama of the surrounding landscape. The artists have of course idealized these views, but one can recognize the hill above Besano and the castle of Cuasso al Monte, now decayed. Between the frescoes are original festoons of fruit, flowers and leaves symbolizing the products of the surrounding lands. The imagination of the artists has created on the beautiful ceiling small views and idyllic settings, framed by arabesques. The coats of arms depicted in the staircase and the courtyard belong to the wives of the Mozzonis' eldest sons (Visconti di Pogliano, Bossi, and Arcimboldi, e Mozzoni).
Originally this room was used for entertainment. Music was played; the minstrels entertained the owners and their guests with songs, poetry music and dances. In fact, on the festoons running around the whole room amoretti hold the words "AD DULCES PARNASI NUMINA CANTUS VENIMUS". Furthermore one can see the nine Muses, daughters of Zeus and Mnemosis i.e. Calliope Muse of elegy, Clio Muse of epic chant, Erato Muse of love-poetry, Terpsicore Muse of coral lyrics, Melpomene Muse of tragedy, Euterpe Muse of lyric chant and of the flute, Polymnis Muse of dance and old chant, Urania Muse of astronomic and didactic epics. There is also Apollo (Dionisos Musagetes) who in mythology leads the Muses who dance and sing with him, especially during the feasts and banquets of the gods of the Olympus
The library (Photo by Vincent Berg)
On the upper part of the fireplace a representation of Vulcanus and Venus. Later it was decided to use this room as library, in order to take care of the various thousands of volumes collected by former generations and the present owners.
Especially interesting are enormous fireplace, the big tailor's table dating from 1670, a large wooden trunk covered with metal and velvet dating back to the 14Th. Century, a Venetian chandelier from the 16Th. Century and the wooden ceiling.
FIRST ROOM
In the centre an Austrian fortepiano dated 1798, the walls covered with painted trophies and musical instruments. On the doors lacquered in red is the image in gold of a stork, heraldic animal of the present owners.
Fortepiano room
Further note the magnificent original coffer ceiling with gilded fittings, which up to now have neither been touched nor restored. Some frescoes on the walls of this and the two following rooms are velvet draperies executed up to the last detail, without even forgetting to paint the nails holding the cloth.
SECOND ROOM
Bed with a vaulted canopy from the XVIII century (Photo by Vincent Berg)
Beautiful twin bed with a vaulted canopy from the 18 Th. century named "della Cittrona". The silk coverings of the outer screening of the bed as well as of the canopy are embroidered in petit point. Of great value is the late-baroque furniture made of nut wood. In the corner a statue representing a woman with child. A festoon with frescoes of animals and wooden ceiling with gilded fittings.
THIRD ROOM
In this room also velvet draperies executed in fresco. In one corner a fresco reproduced on canvas dated from 1534, representing St. Rochus, patron of the plague-affected, showing the wound on his groin; this picture is attributed to the school of Borgognone.
On the writing desk, which can be transformed into a table, two candlesticks in gilded bronze. A double armchair from the 17 Th. century and armchairs covered with two colours leather. Next to a wall an Austrian chest from the 19 Th. century. Remarkable the baked tiles coloured with ox-blood.
WOMENS' QUARTER
Frescoes outside (Photo by Vincent Berg)
From the outside of the building three windows can be seen from which the women could observe the happenings in the outer courtyard.
Ceiling and frieze
In the first room the fresco near the ceiling shows fauns, dwarfs the three goddess of beauty, amoretti on a two-wheeled cart drawn by lions. Ceiling with painted quadrangles.
On top fantastical representation of women, animals, dragons and amoretti.
Beautiful coffered ceiling and in a window-bay an original built-in wardrobe. From an inscription on the drawer below the wardrobe we assume that this was Cecilia Mozzoni's maiden room.
Cecilia Mozzoni lived between 1538 and 1613
Bed with gilded posters (or post) and fabric-covered chairs from the 17 Th. century.
Large walnut wardrobe and a carved kneeling-stool, bed with columns from the XVII Century. From this room beautiful view on the secret and terraced garden looking north.
The secret and terraced garden (Photo by Vincent Berg)
Large bed with panoramic vaulted canopy covered in silk. On the walls two magnificent French gilded dressing-glasses from the 18 Th. century. Please note the ceiling and the stone benches at the side of each window. Beautiful Dutch trumeau from the 16 Th. century. One of the frescoed pilaster strips shows the year 1559 in which the frescoes were executed.
OTHER ROOM
Bed with columns with gilded flames and double writing desk in rosewood, seats are leather from the XVII Century.
LARGE RECEPTION ROOM
This is the most important room of the whole palace. The coffer ceiling is especially elaborate. Over large fireplace of Viggiù stone richly chiselled with representations of arms and tools. Along the walls five portraits representing ancestors of the Cicogna Mozzoni. The lady is Angela Mozzoni, only daughter of the Counts Mozzoni, who married Gian Pietro Cicogna bringing as dowry all possessions of the Mozzoni including the house in Bisuschio.
Large reception room in a photo dated 1890
Wooden wardrobe with fine carving from the early 17 Th. century. Along the walls a series of chairs covered with petite-point embroidery and four carved wooden consoles from the 18 Th. century. On the 17 Th. century chest in the background a reproduction of a dog which during a bear-hunt saved the life of a Duke of Milan. In fact, during the baiting, a pack of hounds discovered and attacked a magnificent specimen. The bear defended itself and put almost all hounds out of action. Among the first hunters attracted by the big noise was the Duke of Milan who found himself suddenly face to face with the enraged animal. The dog, already wounded, collected its last energies and leaped at the bear throat. This was sufficient to divert the bear's attention from the Duke, whom the animal was nearly holding in its claws, and give Agostino Mozzoni the opportunity to kill it. The chronicle of Simonetta reports that the bear weighed full 250 lb. and "damaged three man and killed a dog". The beast's fur was stuffed and exposed in the castle of Milan next to an embalmed stag. One of the "damaged" man was certainly Agostino Mozzoni who must have taken part in the hunt and faced the beast discovered by the hounds with spear and sword. This incident was mentioned by the Duke himself in a letter in which he exempts Agostino Mozzoni from certain taxes because of his hospitality and loyalty, as follows: "Intus ursorum venationibus, quas nuper in vicariatu nostro Varisij fecimus ita se prontium in imnibus praebuit ...Agustinus de Mozzonibus de loco Besustij... ut aliqua ex parte satixfaciamus vulnere quod ad urso in ipsis venationibus illatum... etc." The hound died of its wounds and the grateful Mozzoni had this reproduction made in terracotta and buried the animal in the garden, erecting a small monument, which still can be seen today.


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St Joseph's professor fired 'for being gay', says he fears death of dissent in classrooms
Ashley Tellis
The media in today's India is not interested in complex stories, or in questions of democracy and dissent. The media may be doing its job as the fourth pillar of democracy, but it's is a job it's ill-suited for, because education is not training them for it.
Headlines in all the reports of my sacking from St. Joseph's harp on my homosexuality. All that I said about democracy and dissent is forgotten. The question I am asked is whether the sacking was because of my sexuality or any other reason. As if this binary is so self-evident and it can be only one or the other
Well, the answer is that it is both my sexuality and other reasons. They are tied together. My sexual orientation was not in my job application, as the college claims. But there is no need to mention one's sexual orientation in a job application. The principal did not even interview me — it was two English professors and one Jesuit representing the establishment — the principal was not around.
Ashley Tellis. Image courtesy: Twitter/Ashley Tellis
My sexual orientation was the reason I was denied the job at St. Joseph's College of Commerce a little while before the interview at St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science. It was the reason I was suddenly uncalled for an interview by Mount Carmel College's English department before that, on the day of the scheduled interview. So, had the priests and nuns communicated with each other better and had the principal known, it is highly likely I would not have gotten the job at St. Joseph's in the first place.
Religious institutions of all kinds are homophobic. Any LGBT faculty in any of these places are in the closet and with good reason. I am an activist and so ever since I came back to the country after my PhD, I have been out and proud, as a gay academic. I do research on sexuality. Minority sexual orientations are a no-no in most institutions across the country but especially, and ironically, in minority institutions. For all their talk of being for the marginalised and the suffering, let's make a list of all the LGBT faculty Bangalore's Christian institutions have. The page might well be blank.
Most importantly, however, my sexuality is tied up with various other issues that I have been talking about in classes, which have upset the Jesuits enough to throw me out. These topics, in any open-minded, democratic educational institution, are par for the course: Abortion, sex work, religion versus science, monolithic understandings versus pluralism, surrogacy, tribal rights, Dalit rights, women's rights, the rights of sexual minorities, environmental rights, First World exploitation of Third World natural resources, Maoism, standing for the National Anthem in cinema halls, patriotism, nationalism, child sexual abuse, the rights of students in the face of draconian, anti-democratic rights in colleges and universities.
Some of these, allegedly, "very much disturbed" (sic) students and their parents.
So the question of my sexual orientation is tied up with larger questions of democracy and dissent and the dangerous new direction that educational institutions in India are taking.
Is it taboo to talk about, discuss and build arguments about these issues in an educational institution or in a democratic society? Are critical and political disagreement, debate and discussion of these issues — central to the structure of argumentation in speech, reading and writing, which is what we teach in general English classes across the board — to be discouraged, censured and expelled from the classroom?
If a handful (or even a large group) of conservative students are upset by some of these arguments, does that mean they have the right to ask for a teacher to be removed? Do parents have a right to doctor what is taught in educational institutions? Are academic establishments allowed to hide behind students and parents to sack faculty they do not like? Are only straight (hegemonic, conservative) faculty who toe the line to be hired? Is a gay perspective too disturbing for the majority? Is a dissenting view from the norm something students need to be protected from?
What are the implications of these questions? They tie up beautifully with the government's new education plan where any political organising among students is not to be allowed. Apparently, there are courts and other institutions to deal with inequality and exploitation. Students don't need to do anything about it. What kinds of students will fill the courts and institutions once they graduate if this is what we do to them and their teachers in college? What is the kind of society we are moving toward?
Ashley Tellis was a professor at Bangalore's St. Joseph's College of Arts and Science, and was sacked by the institution on 9 March.
On a Reddit thread, a lot of former students of the professor has come out in support of him.
"He really did have very radical views about a lot of things, but that's the point of an educational institute. He really is a great professor, but faces a lot of troubles only because of the fact that he expects logic to prevail," a former student of the professor wrote.
"The guy should sue the college and the principal," another wrote.
Turns out, this is not the first time Tellis faced a situation like this. In 2010, Indian Institute of Technology (Hyderabad) sacked Tellis, apparently discomfited by his sexual orientation.
http://www.firstpost.com/india/st-josephs-professor-fired-for-being-gay-says-he-fears-death-of-dissent-in-classrooms-3332220.html
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We propose to spend a full year collecting the information, expertise, contacts, and background that would be required for us to propose a multi-year project on "Optimism, Rational Hope, and Human Nature." An optimistic worldview need not involve rosy-eyed inattention to the obstacles we face as individuals and as a species. Historically, prominent optimists have defended a more moderate, reasoned approach, one that nonetheless motivates hope about both the present context and, perhaps, the life to come. Our goal is to employ empirical and conceptual methods to investigate the nature of that sort of rational optimism and hope. We will also examine the roles that such optimism plays in both fundamental epistemology and philosophical theology. Given our backgrounds, the bulk of the research in the upcoming year will be aimed at developing the empirical components of the project. With the help of our graduate assistants, we will survey recent work in cognitive science, psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political theory on the concepts of hope and optimism, especially as they relate to theories of (a) rationality, (b) human nature, and (c) religious beliefs and practices. One of the main outputs will be a two-day workshop at which at least ten experts in these fields will report on the state of the discussion of our topics. Another output will be an organized database of research on these topics that will be essential to the success of the longer-term project (if approved). The most significant output will be a well-aimed, strategic, multi-year proposal to the John Templeton Foundation. The most important outcome would be the success of the multi-year proposal itself. Other projected outcomes and enduring impacts of this planning grant include (a) renewed interest in (and thus new papers on) our topics by workshop participants and (b) increased collaboration regarding these important and understudied issues.