This song stumbled across my Facebook ads and the band name intrigued me so I YouTubed them. This was the first song I clicked on. I'm not sure what the artists intended by the song and video, but take a moment now to listen to thinking that God is singing it to you and that the man artist in the video is God leaving messages and calling for the girl.
How many times do we go through life not paying attention to the little ways that God is showing us his love? Sometimes I stop and smell flowers or become amazed at colors because for me that is how God shows his love. Sometimes I see his love in a verse of scripture or a kind word from a friend. This time I see it through this video. At times I am that girl. So busy that I don't see the (figurative) "bright yellow flowers" that God has placed along the path as a way of drawing me to him.
So I guess what I'm saying is that God is painting a beautiful picture everyday, whether it be through storms that light up the night or gorgeous flowers that color the day. We just need to slow down and realize that God is loving us through these things. Take time to stop and smell the flowers and marvel at God's handiwork.
Last night I was able to watch some beautiful children sing to God. I just thought I'd share a few videos I found online of the group (well not the group that I saw but a similar group). It is the Watoto Children's Choir from Uganda. It just reminded me that God makes beautiful people everywhere.
I've talked a few times now about my English class where we are reading The Iliad and The Odyssey and modern interpretations. So far we have read The Iliad, viewed/read four modern interpretations of it, and almost finished The Odyssey. We're trucking right along. Today during the discussion (which I was fighting to stay awake during), the professor pointed us toward the Siren's (which is spelled differently in our translation but I can't remember now) song. He pondered for a while about why music is so magnetic. Then he gave the example of his record collection which he got rid of, then regretted it, then tried to find all of the music on iTunes. The music took him back to a place in the past and helped him remember things about himself. That's his reasoning for music's magnetism.
For me, music is magnetic for it's ability to speak exactly what I'm feeling or thinking. My favorite songs are those which have at some point in my life said exactly what I'm feeling or thinking. For example, Tenth Avenue North's song, Worn, was shared with me at a time when I was emotionally and physically tired. At that point in my life, that song encouraged me because it helped me realize that I'm not alone with my tiredness. That's just one example out of many though.
Music is pretty great, don't ya think?
I was on an emotional high when I left the concert. It was four hours of great music. Okay there were a few bands that weren't exactly my style, but I did get to experience some of my greats such as Mercy Me, Tenth Avenue North, Kutless, and Jeremy Camp. By the time Mercy Me came on as the last band, I was emotionally overloaded, so it didn't even really sink in that I was seeing a band that I have been listening to since 6th grade.
As I was listening to the great songs, I pondered why I enjoy going to concerts so much. I do want to support the bands that I think are doing a great job of spreading the message, but I can do that by buying their CDs. For the bands that I really liked, I don't think that they care immensely about the fame they receive, or at least I hope that they don't. They definitely don't need my support to keep singing. It was good to hear their thoughts about songs, but that also is not the reason that I go listen to them live. I don't want to idolize the bands, because they are blessed with their talents only because God allows them to be blessed. Most of all I am thankful for their talents. Their music speaks to me and sometimes gets me through the day.
I'm really not sure why I go to concerts, except to escape from reality for a while and surround myself with music. That's hard to find in the real world, because I don't like to just let myself sit still and listen to music when there are so many other things I could be doing.
That's the moral of the story: Shine.
I'm content with just waiting on God to fulfill that part of my life. Really all I need is God and Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
So it's a close tie between this song and "It's a Good Day" by FFH.
By the way, I don't know what's going on with the random pictures in this video. Just listen to the words and the music.


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LONDON (Reuters) - Esther McVey, a former British minister who resigned from government over Theresa May's Brexit deal, said on Sunday she would back the prime minister's plan to leave the European Union in a vote this week.
May is expected to put her divorce deal with the EU before parliament for its approval in a vote on Tuesday or Wednesday, after lawmakers rejected it twice before.
"The choice before us is this deal or no Brexit whatsoever and to not have Brexit would go against the democratic vote of the people," McVey told Sky News. She resigned from May's team of senior ministers in November last year to be able to vote against May's deal.


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Richwood cornerback Corey Buie is one of the most if not the most underrated cornerback in the Monroe area. Buie does not get enough credit for what he does for his team. He is a key part on the Rams defense for this year. The best thing about him is that he makes plays in key time situations. In week four, Buie made the play to seal the win for the Rams when he intercepted a pass in the 21-18 win over Franklin Parish. Everybody talks about the Neville defensive backs and they deserved to be highly talked about. The team has lots of D-I players in their backfield but people should also keep an eye on #15 for the Rams. Louisiana Football Magazine Editor and T.V. host Lee Brecheen believes that Buie is definitely somebody to watch for if you are playing football in the Monroe area.
"Corey Buie is one of the hottest defensive back prospects right now," Brecheen said. "He is very underrated and is a big time sleeper in Monroe."
Another strength to his game is that he plays full speed and loves to hit. He will even hit players that do not even have the football in their hands. This year must be a great year for defensive backs especially in Monroe so keep an eye out for him this season. The Rams are currently 3-1 under Head Coach Robert Arvie which has already eclipsed the win total for the team last year. This could be one of the best bounce back seasons so far and with players like Buie, this team could have a really good season. We caught up with the standout defensive back from Richwood High School and talked to him about this season, last season, recruiting, and so much more in today's recruiting interview!
Last year, Corey Buie wore the number 9 and is making the switch to the number 15 jersey number this year. (Photo provided by Corey Buie)
LAFM: What's your name, age, position, and school you play for?
Corey Buie, 17, cornerback, Richwood High School
LAFM: What's your height and weight?
6-0, 185
LAFM: What is your ACT and GPA score?
17 and 2.9
LAFM: What's your 40 yard time, max bench press, and max squat?
4.7, 235 lbs, 405 lbs
LAFM: What were your stats and accomplishments from last year?
41 tackles, one interception, four pass breakups, one fumble recovery, and district honorable mention
LAFM: Have you received any interests from colleges or offers? If so, who are they from?
I have no offers as of right now. I would love to have one.
LAFM: You are probably the biggest sleeper at defensive back in Monroe because of all of Neville's defensive backs. Does that motivate you to prove to people that you are just as good as them?
Yes. That motivates me a lot. I feel that I am very underrated. I work just as hard as those guys if not harder.
LAFM: Last year, the team won only two games but it has won two games already this year. Why has the team played so well earlier this year?
We are more mature, focused, and serious about the game as a whole.
Richwood cornerback Corey Buie getting ready to play on defense. (Photo provided by Corey Buie)
LAFM: What are the team's goals for this year?
We want to win the state championship.
LAFM: What are your individual goals for the year?
My goal is to get as many offers as possible and to get 10 interceptions this year.
LAFM: You are really aggressive on the football field and like to hit. Where do you get your aggressive nature from?
I love being physical and it just comes natural to me.
LAFM: What is your pregame routine?
Listening to a mixture of Lil Wayne and Eminem and doing defensive back drills
LAFM: What are the strengths to you game?
Physicality, football IQ, awareness, and ball skills
LAFM: What are some areas to your game that you need to improve on?
Not being over aggressive on plays
LAFM: What is the game that you are looking forward to playing this season and why?
Wossman because I feel that I didn't do enough to help my team win that game last year.
LAFM: What college or NFL player do you model your game and why?
Josh Norman (former cornerback with the Carolina Panthers currently with the Washington Redskins) because he has his own swagger and is very physical.
LAFM: What do you do when the football season is over?
Train, workout, and work a part time job
LAFM: Is there anybody in your family that has played high school, college, or even professional football? If so, who are they and where did they play?
LAFM: Who are some people that you need to thank for putting you in the position that you are in today?
my father Charles Buie and my grandma Dollie Buie
LAFM: What separates you from all the other defensive backs in the state?
I am more physical, stronger, smarter, and tougher.
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Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin Market
Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin Market: Information by Application (Acrylic Composite Resins, Paints and Coatings (Coil Coatings)), and Region — Forecast till 2031
The Total Addressable Market (TAM) for Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin had a revenue worth USD 1319.43 million in 2022. It is expected to reach USD 1994.83 million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period (2023-2031). Due to its transparency, acrylic is a common thermoplastic commodity frequently used in applications requiring light transmission or clarity. It is a polymer of methyl methacrylate (PMMA) created through the fractional distillation of hydrocarbon fuels, which are then mixed with other substances to create polymers. For applications requiring transparency, clarity, or impact resistance, acrylic thermoplastics are an excellent choice of plastic. Solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic resin comes in the form of tiny, sphere-shaped beads that resemble powder and have qualities comparable to those of granules. Still, their distinctive size and shape allow them to be employed in various applications. The production of thermoplastic acrylic resins in the form of beads involves the use of a variety of acrylic monomer raw materials, including styrene, methyl methacrylate (MMA), isobutyl methacrylate (IBMA), butyl methacrylate (BMA), ethyl acetate (EA), and ethyl acrylate (EMA). The market for solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic (beads) resin is anticipated to increase over the coming years due to the expansion of the paint and coatings business and the advantages of these resins.
Global Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin Market Drivers
Proliferating Paints & Coatings Industry and Benefits Associated
Since colorful poly methyl methacrylate (PMMA) helps to reduce paint's volatile organic compounds (VOC) and waste throughout the painting process, solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic (beads) resins are being employed more and more in the paint and coatings business. The product has uses in the paint business for refinishing cars and for concrete, marine, metal, plastic, and wood. Additionally, ceramic, exterior coatings, metal, overprint varnish, plastic, primer, and vinyl use solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic resin-based coatings. Paints and coatings are widely used in interior and exterior architectural applications.
The house's exterior is painted and coated to give it a fresh look and protect it from scorching summers, icy winters, drenching rain, and a daily barrage of UV rays without fading or peeling away, or cracking. The paint industry is constantly undergoing significant improvements, and advanced acrylic compositions are now available that provide a variety of weatherproof coverings. When it comes to new construction and maintaining existing structures like residences, apartments, public buildings, factories, and manufacturing plants, coatings serve two essential purposes: decoration and protection. The shelf life of the surface applied is greatly extended by coating the structures.
Bridges and tunnels have coatings applied to protect them from the elements and prolong the structure's life. By keeping structures cooler and capturing solar energy, coatings also save energy. Additionally, they provide longevity and improve the functionality of medical devices like ventilators. Over the projection period, it is anticipated that increasing demand for paints and coatings in residential, commercial, and infrastructure applications will propel market expansion.
The maritime paints, high-performance maintenance coatings, military-specified coatings, automotive refinish paints, traffic and highway markings, aerosol paints, roof coatings, colorful paints, and metallic paints are all included in the special purpose coatings section. It is projected that the middle-class population in the Asia-Pacific area will grow along with discretionary income. This has made it easier for the region's residential sector to grow. Consequently, as a result of the growth of the building industry, it is the most significant market for architectural coatings. Additionally, it is the region with the fastest growth rate in the world as more and more nations start their industrialization processes. The need for paints and coatings is fueled by this industrial expansion and the rapidly expanding energy infrastructure. These factors will boost the solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic resin market.
Global Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin Market Restraints
Stringent Government Regulations
The primary raw material utilized to make PMMA beads is methyl methacrylate (MMA). The REACH regulation applies to MMA and other secondary raw materials used in the production of PMMA. The EU law known as REACH, or Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals, went into effect in 2007. It requires that all chemicals produced or imported in quantities more significant than one tonne be registered by their producers and importers in a central database managed by the European Chemicals Agency. Additionally, numerous regulatory organizations' actions have promoted the expansion of bio-based resins in coatings technology.
The strongest laws and standards in Europe, followed by the United States, range from voluntary to mandatory in large economies. A new VOC guideline has begun to be implemented in China to combat rising pollution levels. Many businesses have received financial rewards for their efforts in redesigning dangerous items. Others have seen considerable market share losses due to their steadfast adherence to environmentally damaging traditional products. Organizations are anticipated to be significantly impacted by their commitment to lowering the environmental footprint from their current and upcoming product mix as consumers grow more aware of environmental effects and sustainability.
Global Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin Market Opportunities
The Growth of the Electric Vehicle Industry
The automotive industry is gradually moving toward electric vehicles (EVs), which will present vast chances for the market under study to expand. The increase in demand for zero-emission automobiles and environmental consciousness contribute to the growth. The automobile sector has recently demonstrated a decreasing trend, but the electric vehicle market has begun to gain traction and is anticipated to develop significantly.
One of the biggest consumers of paints and coatings is the automotive industry. Lightweight materials are used in electric vehicles to increase their efficiency. The use of solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic (beads) resin in electric vehicles is rising since it is solid and lightweight. Newer lightweight coating methods are introduced for lightweight metals and composites utilized in electric vehicles and hybrid automobiles as the coating systems quickly improve. The advantage of applying coatings on electric vehicles is increasing their demand. Additionally, coating systems are continuously developing, getting thinner, and being made with fewer layers. As a result, the need for paints and coatings is being supported by the rapidly expanding use of electric vehicles around the globe, boosting market expansion.
The global solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic (beads) resin market is classified based on the application and region.
On the Basis of Application
Per the application, the segments are Acrylic Composite resins, Paints and Coatings (Coil Coatings, Industrial Coatings, Architectural Coatings, Transportation Coatings), and Other Applications.
The paints & coating section will advance at a CAGR of 5.52% and hold the largest market share. Paints and coatings are often employed in various applications, including industrial, architectural, and transportation. The low-shrinkage agents, faux marble, surface coatings, acrylic coatings, and other coatings and paints all use thermoplastic acrylic beads. Clear coatings used in commercial applications are made with solid thermoplastic acrylic polymers. Solid acrylic resins work uniformly and vividly, dispersing ink and paint colors.
Solid thermoplastic acrylic resins are used more frequently in industrial and consumer goods. Among other things, these resins work well with urethanes and epoxies. Increased demand for paints and coatings with additional solid acrylic resins is projected to drive the market. Coatings on the exterior are frequently used to stop materials from corroding. Exterior coatings made of acrylic resin have excellent gloss and color retention. The majority of structures made of acrylic resin are commercial and residential. The demand for single-family homes is rising, lifestyles are changing, consumers' disposable income is rising, and there are more convenient ways to finance projects, all of which have led to an increase in residential buildings over the past few years.
The acrylic composite resin section will hold the second-largest share. Acrylic composite resins are artificial to which a significant amount of ceramic reinforcing filler, such as glass or silica particles coated with a coupling agent to bind them to the matrix, is added. Dental restorations are increasingly using acrylic composite resins. Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) beads are believed to be the biomaterials employed most frequently in biomedical applications, particularly in dental technology. These beads are ideal for biomedical applications because of their outstanding qualities, which include their attractiveness, cost, low density, and adaptable mechanical behaviors.
The rising geriatric population and oral problems drive the demand for cosmetic dentistry. The demand for acrylic composite resins is predicted to increase as a result. Additionally, contact lenses can make use of these resins. They last a long time and are affordable. They are the most painful contact lenses because they reduce the amount of oxygen reaching the cornea. Such lens wearers are probably at risk for overwearing syndrome and other issues.
The region-wise segmentation of the global solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic (beads) resin market includes North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and the rest of the world.
The Asia Pacific and North America will dominate the regional market
The Asia Pacific will likely command the regional market while expanding at a CAGR of 5.57%. China will be a significant shareholder in the region. Industrial coatings use thermoplastic acrylic resin of solid grade. Industrial coatings, which primarily defend against corrosion in the construction, automotive, and other industries, include general, PVDF, and metallic coatings. OEMs and the maritime and aerospace industries also use transportation coatings to prevent corrosion on parts. With a slightly over 28% production share in 2019, China's car manufacturing sector surpassed all other countries to become the largest globally. Compared to 2020, the manufacturing of automobiles will increase by 8% in 2021. The production increased by 1, 82, and 42,588 from Q1 to Q3 of 2021 and is anticipated to increase further over the forecast period, which is anticipated to boost the acrylic resin market in the area.
Solid and affordable coatings offer insulating barriers around the batteries and motors of electric vehicles. The Chinese government wants at least 5,000 fuel-cell electric cars on the road by 2025 and 1 million by 2030. The government's promotion of electric, hybrid and fuel-cell electric vehicles is predicted to drive the market under study over the projection period. China is a major producer of aircraft and a significant market for domestic air travelers. With over 200 small aircraft parts manufacturers in the nation, the industry for producing aircraft parts and assemblies has also been expanding quickly.
Further predicted to increase market demand for acrylic resins is the Chinese airline companies' aim to buy 7,690 new aircraft over the next 20 years, valued at almost USD 1.2 trillion. Metal roofs and solar panels both use coil coatings. These factors positively impact the region's solid-grade thermoplastic acrylic (beads) resin market.
North America is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.3% and hold USD 473 million. After China, the United States is the second-largest automaker. In contrast to the 10.89 million automobiles produced in 2019, the nation produced 8.82 million vehicles in 2020. During the projected period, an increase in vehicle production will be anticipated to enhance demand for industrial and transportation coatings.
In addition, the country's electric vehicle market is expanding. The goal of the USD 7.4 billion investment by Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), which consists of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, in the United States by 2025 is to produce future EVs, upgrade production facilities, and increase investments in innovative mobility solutions. This announcement was made in May 2021. The largest aviation market in North America is found in the United States. The manufacturing activities in the aerospace industry are being driven by strong exports of aerospace components to nations like France, China, and Germany, as well as solid consumer spending in the United States. This can create favorable momentum for the market for coatings and thermoplastic resins.
Players of the Market
Chan Sieh Enterprises Co. Ltd
Covestro (DSM Coating Resins)
Heyo Enterprises Co. Ltd
LX MMA
Makevale Group
Pioneer Chemicals
Polyols & Polymers Pvt. Ltd
Suzhou Direction Chemical Co. Ltd
In 2022, the new research building for the Science & Innovation Center, the MCG Group's R&D facility, was announced by the Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group).
Global Solid-Grade Thermoplastic Acrylic (Beads) Resin Market: Segmentation
Acrylic Composite Resins
Transportation Coatings


IVV takes part to the September edition of Maison et Objet with a series of new collections for homeware and tableware which celebrate the technical and artistical skills of this Tuscan company.
It is a play of material quality and purity, a constant style for IVV, hanging between form simplicity and decoration colour, alternating object made of transparent or cased glass, which make room for purity of lines or for elegance of decorations, and objects made of coloured glass, characterised by chromatic decorations embellished by textures and glitter decorations, spiralshaped ones and two-way mirror.
The aesthetic beauty of IVV glass is by now recognised and appreciated all over the world and its collections tell a story consisting of sought-after handcrafted manufacturing, Made in Italy quality and search on product design:" Object is our starting point, functionality the essential condition we want to meet. Our creative strength consists in combining the harmony of proportions and the excellent quality of manufacturing".
Christmas is coming, and everybody becomes a child again a little bit:we are invaded by a strong desire for having fun, for lights, for decorating our houses to make them be cosier for our relatives and friends.
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By visiting with an adviser after receiving an early alert, it helps the advisers pinpoint what needs improvement by the student to succeed in a course, said Leticia Adams, creative and communication arts advising team lead, March 27.
Students who visit with their advisers regularly get the benefit of finding out what issues may prevent them from passing a course and receive advice on how to be successful in a course, said Jennifer Correa, creative and communication arts adviser.
"When an alert is sent out to a student, it does send them an email letting them know that we have been advised about how they're doing in their courses," Correa said.
Correa said the advising center does not see as many students as it would like to.
"For instance, the last early alert that was sent out, I only had about six appointments out of about 20 students who were sent an early alert," Correa said.
After receiving an early alert, it is an important time for the student and the adviser to come together to devise an academic plan for the student so that the student can complete their courses by the end of the semester, Adams said.
Adams was unaware if students face consequences by not visiting with an adviser after receiving an early alert.
According to the Texas Higher Coordinating Board's 2017-2030 enrollment forecast, there were 18,674 students enrolled at the college in 2016. The predicted amount of students enrolled in 2017 is 18,851.
There are eight advisors on the first floor of Moody Learning Center.
Students choose to not visit with advisers because they feel advisers do not know enough about their degree to be helpful.
Forensic science sophomore Isaiah Stewart has visited advising twice since enrolling in courses at this college.
Stewart has found the GPS program on Alamo Aces to be more helpful in picking courses rather than speaking to an adviser.
Adams is open to student feedback about advising to improve the experience for students.
Advising is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday on the first floor of Moody Learning Center. The center remains open until 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
The center can be reached at 210-486-0334 or sac-advising@alamo.edu.


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For example, I want to check if a was either 1 or 3. I thought using this would work.
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The BVI Hotels | Caribya!
Featuring quiet enclaves overlooking beautiful and natural scenery, the British Virgin Islands are all about relaxing. Anyone looking for a getaway in paradise will enjoy what these Caribbean british isles will have to offer. Still, even with the focus on peace, the amenities on the islands can vary from bare to all inclusive, and it is your plans that will determine what combanation is best for you.
Resorts on the British islands offer high-quality accommodations nestled in beautiful secluded settings. These are perfect for couples on romantic getaways who want to step into a new world. Business travelers, however, should take special care to find out if amenities such as internet access are available at the resort or hotel they choose.
The BVI offers hotel possibilities that will be appealing to just about any type of visitor. Pick from luxury resorts, low-cost accommodations, and plenty more in between. Vacationers wanting to enjoy an active nightlife scene will find exactly that at a pair of the hotels on the BVI. Click on the links to read further information.
A great destination with recreation on-site is Peter Island Resort & Spa. Peter Island Resort & Spa offers 52 total resort accommodations with three private villas. There are three room classifications: Ocean View Rooms, Ocean View Deluxe Rooms, and Beach Front Junior Suites. Visitors can reach them at (616) 458-6767.
Prospect Reef Resort is one accommodation of this type located in Road Town, the BVI. All the island's a party - and the festive feel of the rooms at Prospect Reef Resort are no exception. Spacious rooms offer space to roam about, while the private patios and balconies give visitors room to breath. If you have questions, call them at (284) 494-3773.
Visitors in search of convenient on-location dining opportunities may want to check out Long Bay Beach Resort. Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas is steeped in history and that feeling is reflected throughout the complex. The 157 rooms of the resort convey casual comfort at its best. Located on Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, the resorts sits on a hill above Long Bay Beach looking down onto the sugary sand and sparkling water. You can call them at (284) 495-4252.
More information concerning lots of hotel possibilities are shown in the following chart.
If you want to learn about more places beyond the category here, you can consider other locations. For a more detailed look at other kinds of accommodations for the BVI, read this page.
Wondering why you don't see Biras Creek Resort listed? Accessible only by boat or helicopter, this resort offered the ultimate in privacy and seclusion, award-winning food, and great tennis facilities that appealed to many repeat visitors. Unfortunately, it closed in June 2015.


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"we smile in the face of some people although our hearts curse them," – Islam'ss Prophet Muhammad's companion, Abu Ad-Darba [c.640 A.D.]
"show friendship to the disbelievers outwardly, but never inwardly." – Ismail ibn Kathir [c.1300 AD], Sunni Muslim Scholar.
"Let believers [Muslims] not take infidels [non-Muslims] for friends and allies instead of believers. Whoever does this shall have no relationship left with God, unless you but guard yourselves against them, taking precautions." – Quranic verse 3:28
"If you [Muslims] are under their [non-Muslims'] authority, fearing for yourselves, behave loyally to them with your tongue while harboring inner animosity for them … [know that] God has forbidden believers from being friendly or on intimate terms with the infidels rather than other believers—except when infidels are above them [in authority]. Should that be the case, let them act friendly towards them while preserving their religion." – Muhammad ibn Jarir at-Tabari [c.900 A.D.], author of a standard and authoritative Quran commentary, explains Quranic verse 3:28
"If I had a second daughter, it would be Huma." – Hillary Clinton at Huma Abedin and Anthony Weiner's wedding
Fmr Muslim, Communist CIA Dir. Brennan, Clinton and Sen. Chuck Schumer Ties to Turkish Muslim Terrorist Cleric Fethullah Gulen (read more)
Hillary Clinton's Muslim Brotherhood Steering Committee Member Linked To Florida's Muslim Deputy Sheriff and CAIR Leader Nezar Hamze? (read more)
Political Islam: 1400 Year Secret Revealed (video)
Barbara Lerner Spectre: "Jews Will Be Resented" For Orchestrating Islam's Invasion of Europe (video)
Muslim Brotherhood Plan For America (video)
Huma Abedin Weeps About Hillary Clinton's Doomed Presidential Campaign (read more)
Pedophile John Podesta's Best Friend At DOJ In Charge Of Huma Abedin's Email Probe (read more)
By Daily Beast, 10/29/2016
In a normal election year, a normal candidate's close aide who caused even minor embarrassment to a campaign so near to Election Day would be whisked away as quickly as possible to avoid becoming a distraction.
But Huma Abedin is not simply a close aide, she's a critical member of Hillary Clinton's tiny inner circle that protects and — at times — enables the deeply flawed and secretive Democratic nominee.
So despite FBI Director James Comey's announcement that the bureau is reviewing emails from Abedin's time at the State Department reportedly found on a laptop she shared with her soon-to-be ex-husband Anthony Weiner (confiscated as a part of the FBI's investigation into allegations he sexted with a 15-year-old North Carolina girl), the campaign made clear over the weekend that she's not going anywhere.
John Podesta, the chairman of the Clinton campaign, told reporters on a conference call that Abedin had been nothing but cooperative with investigators and sat for hours of depositions last summer as part of the civil lawsuit filed by Judicial Watch.
"There's nothing that she's done that we think calls into question anything that she's done with respect to this investigation… we fully stand behind her," Podesta said.
But the new information that the FBI found State Department-related email on her home laptop also calls into question whether Abedin in fact turned over all of the devices she used to send and receive email while working at State. For her part, Abedin reportedly told the FBI she didn't know her emails were on the laptop.
On June 28, 2016, Abedin said under oath in a sworn deposition that she looked for all devices that she thought contained government work on them so the records could be given to the State Department. (These records were subsequently reviewed by the FBI.)
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Nautical baby showers are classic, classy, and really customizable. We love how versatile the nautical theme is – your nautical shower could be elegant and upscale or it could be cutesy and fun. There are all sorts of supplies and decorations that you can find that fit the nautical theme.
You can make a baby shower nautical by using anchors, sailboats, whales, crabs, or even just bunting. Traditionally, the nautical theme features a lot of navy. Most nautical items will use navy in their color scheme and many also use either red or light blue. If you're wanting to use different colors with your shower, you can find a few items that use other colors or you could use basic supplies in other colors that coordinate with the nautical themed items you get.
To get some ideas for how to use the nautical theme with your baby shower decorations, favors, food, and invitations be sure to check out our favorite ideas on the pages below.
There are so many different ways you can decorate a nautical baby shower. You can buy fishing nets, buntings, starfish, and decor packages. You can also find a lot of nautical themed tableware and paper goods. We've also found some great nautical patterned fabric and paper that you can use to make your own unique decorations.
You can add the nautical theme to the shower favors by either using themed packaging or actual favors that are nautical themed. There are lots of packaging options that use the nautical theme like candy boxes, cupcake boxes, tote bags, gift bags, and typical favor boxes.
Shower food can be a hard place to use the theme, but we've found several great ways you can make some nautical food. Cookies, cupcakes, cake, and snacks can all be made to fit the theme.
There are SO many different great nautical invitations that you can choose from. They feature sailboats, anchors, whales, or waves. We had hard time choosing our favorites, so we've gathered a ton for you to take a look at.
If you're wanting an easy or affordable way to add the nautical theme to the baby shower you're throwing, you can print and use these baby shower printables we've designed for free. There are two different collections – one with a navy and light blue color scheme and the other with a navy and light pink color scheme. You can use the entire free package that has a circle garland, food tent labels, favor tags, and cupcake toppers or you could just print one or two of the items. If you want to use only certain items, simply print only the pages you want. You can visit the other nautical pages on our site to find individual PDFs for each printable item, too.
Blue, Navy, and Red Nautical Shower from The Clutch Guide - This shower uses traditional nautical colors of navy and red and it has a great mix of elegant and fun elements. We love the ombre cake with a sailboat cake topper. The cake at this shower was made by a bakery, but you can learn how to easily decorate an ombre cake here.
Navy and Yellow Shower from The Larson Lingo - This shower does a great job using printable shower items to add the nautical theme to a lot of different parts of the shower. The rest of the shower is full of beautiful, neutral items and decorations like white flowers and simple tableware.
Aqua, Pink, and Blue Shower from On To Baby - This is an absolutely gorgeous baby shower. If you're wanting to use non-traditional nautical colors with your shower, this example from On To Baby can give you great inspiration for how beautiful different colors can be. We especially love the wooden ship's wheel that's used to decorate the food table.
Anchors Away Shower from Pottery Barn Kids - This styled baby shower from Pottery Barn is a great shower to get inspiration from. You can print out some free printables from their site, too.
Navy and Red Shower from My Sister's Suitcase - This nautical shower has a bunch of great ideas for the shower you're throwing. We especially love the napkin rings, jello sailboat cups, and the super cute diaper cake.
Elegant Nautical Shower from Hostess with the Mostess - If you're wanting to throw an upscale and elegant baby shower, this shower from Hostess with the Mostess can show you how elegant the nautical theme can be. The flower arrangements are gorgeous and the decor has a great mixture of rustic and fancy elements.
Yellow and Navy Nautical Shower from Life Rearranged - The yellow accents to the traditional navy color of the nautical theme look beautiful with this shower. We really like all the yellow flower arrangements and the cute and crafty bunting that's hung from the ceiling.
Rustic Shower from The Gahan Girls - If you're looking for ways to decorate a nautical baby shower, this shower from The Gahan Girls will give you a lot of inspiration. There's lots of rope, a large sailboat, and even a live goldfish.
Nautical Shower from Warfield Family - This shower has a lot of ideas for making typical shower foods fit the nautical theme. We especially like the flags on the drinking straws that say "Sips Ahoy" – so clever!
Navy and Red Nautical Shower from The Lilypad Cottage - We love all the decorations at this shower and how they accent the nautical theme with an "Ahoy it's a Boy" phrase and the red flowers in blue vases look great. Check it out for some great decor ideas.


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Why do you believe that you are the next-generation pioneer of your industry?
We are the first generation to acknowledge the major issues facing our world at the moment, and it is up to us to help solve the problem. Living in San Francisco, I am on the cutting edge end of global solutions. San Francisco has made incredible progress by banning the use of plastic bags in grocery stores, as well as the sale of Styrofoam container, and plastic water bottles at public events in an effort to become a zero waste city by 2020.
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Good Finds
You've only got 5 days left to get one of the best platformers for 50% off
The side-scrolling action-adventure game has near-perfect reviews and the gameplay and narrative to match.
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As you'll know if you've ever played Alto's Adventure, Monument Valley, Stardew Valley, Cuphead, Everything, N++, Ape Out, Limbo, or even recent blockbuster Animal Crossing: New Horizons, sometimes the most enchanting and beguiling titles have the least flashy graphics. Often it's the mechanics of the gameplay, the strength of the narrative, or the quality of the soundtrack that keeps you enthralled.
Hollow Knight is one of these rare gems that stands head and shoulders above the rest. The game has deceptively simple art but is nonetheless staggeringly atmospheric and sure to keep you coming back for ages. Hollow Knight is a tale of a ghostly combatant trying to discover its origins while slaying a huge variety of foes and venturing through stunningly scenic environments.
Until Saturday, this gorgeous lo-fi title is only $7.49 on Steam, which is 50 percent off the usual $14.99 price. Steam user noveyex said they felt like they "robbed the developer by only paying $20 for such a masterpiece." $7.49 is full-on jackpot, then.
All substance, no hollows — The game we're talking about is, of course, Hollow Knight. With reviews of 9.4/10 from IGN.com, 10/10 on Steam, and 90 percent on Metacritic, it's the sort of title that fills us with jealousy when we hear someone hasn't played it... because we wish we could play it ourselves anew and have the same experience we did the first time.
Developer Team Cherry has also continued to release new content for the game since it first launched in 2017, so there's every indication it'll continue to do so for a while yet. That makes it even more of a steal.
Luscious looks, devilish challenges — Hollow Knight's combination of a cartoon-like, 2D aesthetic, with magical locations is reminiscent of another legendary platformer, Gris (which we've previously enthused about in our roundup of games you can finish in a day). Like Gris, Hollow Knight also makes brilliant use of color to help you distinguish different locales from one another, and gives you a sense of what sort of trials and tribulations lie ahead.
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An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
You'll befriend bugs, slaughter bizarre creatures, use a variety of charms and unique powers to get where you're going, and discover more about your ghostly self with every passing level. And if the digital bloodshed and sometimes dastardly challenges get too much, you can kick back, relax, and recuperate in a hot spring.
Hollow Knight also has a great soundtrack, and if you're interested in grabbing that and its DLC content — Hollow Knight – Gods and Nightmares — you can get all three for $11.97 (which is 60 percent off the normal price for of $29.99).
Multi-platform platformer — Available for Windows, Mac, and SteamOS + Linux via Steam, Hollow Knight is also available for the Nintendo Switch, but we've never seen it on sale there (and we've been looking). It promises 130 enemies, 30 boss battles, and around 40 hours of gameplay. But as there are multiple endings, you'll likely be tempted to play it more than once. There's also the option to unlock a special difficulty mode once you finish the game — that's sure to test even the most dextrous among us.


Consumer belief in the United States weakened by less than initially estimated in the month of July, the University of Michigan exposed in a report released on Friday.
The report stated the customer belief index for July was upwardly revised to 97.9 from the preliminary reading of 97.1. Despite the upward revision, the index was still down from 98.2 in June.
The report stated the index of current economic conditions was up to 114.4 in July from 116.5 in June, while the index of consumer expectations ticked as much as 87.3 from 86.3.
On the inflation front, one-year inflation expectations edged down to 2.9 percent in July from 3.0 percent in June and five-year inflation expectations dipped to 2.4 percent from 2.6 percent.


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Disney Movies News
VIDEO: A Sneak Peek and the Disney Pixar Movie 'Brave'
Feb 23, 2012 Brave, Disney, Movies, News, PIXAR, Walt Disney Pictures
Brave is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humour. It uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the impetuous Merida defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it's too late.
Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. In Brave, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition, destiny and the fiercest of beasts.
Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida's actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric old Wise Woman (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to discover the meaning of true bravery in order to undo a beastly curse before it's too late.
Directed by Mark Andrews (The Incredibles, Ratatouille, John Carter of Mars) and Brenda Chapman (The Lion King, Prince of Egypt), and produced by Katherine Sarafian (Lifted, The Incredibles), Brave is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and the signature Pixar humour enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
Brave will open in Scottish cinemas on August 3, and UK cinemas on August 17, 2012.
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Increased Powerband. Boost the muscle and performance of your Dodge RAM with BBK 1-3/4 in. Tuned Length Shorty Headers in Chrome. The headers significantly increase air flow with their precise cut to inlet length, and replace the stock exhaust manifolds to give you more horsepower and mid-high torque.
Brawny Sound. Improved throttle response and a quicker release of exhaust creates a deeper, more forceful exhaust tone and volume.
Retains Catalytic Converters. The BBK 1-3/4 in. Tuned Length Shorty Headers in Chrome bolts directly to the existing exhaust system, and uses the existing catalytic converters and mid-pipe.
High-End Construction. The 16-guage aluminized steel tuned-length headers are CNC mandrel bent, providing a full 1-3/4 inch diameter unrestricted airflow. The collector flange is 3/8-inch thick, and is a one-piece laser-cut unit that ensures a precise fit. The headers have a chrome finish.
No Retuning. After installing these chrome BBK 1-3/4 in. Tuned Length Shorty Headers, no computer retuning will be required for getting up to peak power and performance.
Not CARB Certified. The BBK headers are not CARB certified, so they're not legal for use in California or any other state adopting California emission standards.
Application. The BBK 1-3/4 in. Tuned Length Shorty Headers fit 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 models with 5.7-liter engines and either 2WD or 4WD, excluding Mega Cab models.
This will come with gaskets and hardware.
Do the flanges bolt up to the stock exhaust system without modification?
The BBK 1-3/4 in. Tuned Length Shorty Headers are designed to connect to your OEM exhaust without issues.
will these headers fit on a 4x4 ram?
Thank you for your question! These headers will fit 03-08 Ram 1500 models equipped with the 5.7L engine and either 2WD or 4WD (Exclude the Mega Cab models).


"Exploring the World of..." series is a nature series produced especially for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild animals they find especially appealing. The books are packed with facts and offer outstanding value. Clear text in large type and vivid photographs with explanatory captions describe the animals' physical attributes, and storylike narratives about their daily life -- where they live, what they eat, how they hunt, how they communicate, how they raise their young -- present a complete picture of each animal.
This book is part of the "Exploring the World of..." series, a nature series produced especially for young readers who are eager to learn more about the wild animals they find especially appealing. The books are packed with facts and offer outstanding value. Clear text in large type and vivid photographs with explanatory captions describe the animals' physical attributes, and storylike narratives about their daily life -- where they live, what they eat, how they hunt, how they communicate, how they raise their young -- present a complete picture of each animal.
24 pages | 8.00" x 8.00"
Powerful, sleek and designed to hunt and kill other animals, the cougar is a cat, right down to its remarkable sense of balance, retractable claws and single-minded approach to independent living.
Wherever this solitary hunter lives, it is a superior predator, using its stealth, timing and strength to ambush and overwhelm its prey, whether it's a tiny mouse or a 500-pound elk. Readers will learn about the cougar's special skills as a hunter and why it has the largest range of any wild land animal in North America. Illustrated with beautiful four-color photography, Exploring the World of Cougars is a lively, fact-filled introduction to this controversial cat.
Coyotes are wily, secretive and extremely adaptive -- what young reader wouldn't be fascinated?
Familiar to kids and adults alike through its many appearances in folk and popular culture, the multicolored coyote has the gray wolf to thank for its survival. As humans eliminated wolf populations across the continent over the last century, the coyote easily filled the gap. Today it is the most successful and most numerous large predator in North America. It makes its homes not only in the wild but increasingly in suburbs and even urban centers -- the coyote is wary of humans but is quite willing to enter the human world in pursuit of food.
The coyote has a curious blend of characteristics that it shares with its dog-family relatives, the wolf and the red fox. Like the red fox, it has graceful, catlike movements. Like the wolf, it can hunt in packs but may also hunt on its own or with a partner.
Exploring the World of Coyotes explains how the wily coyote achieved such great success, from its elaborate communication skills, mate selection and family life to its adaptive life skills and physical characteristics.
High flight with North America''s mighty eagles.
Only two kinds of eagles live in North America, the bald eagle and the golden eagle. These majestic birds belong to the same family and share many physical traits and behaviors, but there are also important differences between them.
In this fully illustrated introduction, young readers will discover why the bald eagle lives along the coastlines of oceans, lakes and rivers while the golden eagle prefers mountainous regions, prairies and plains. They''ll learn about the impressive nest-building skills of these two raptors and their courtship displays, mating patterns and fierce hunting styles.
Full-color photographs provide close-ups and action shots of these aerial performers, while the engaging text, sidebars and captions offer insights into the life history of two of the world''s most powerful winged predators.
The facts and fun of life as a fox.
With their catlike faces, big ears and fluffy tails, foxes appeal to youngsters, but children may not know that a fox can smell prey deep in the snow and that some can climb trees. Young readers will learn about the various fox species, such as red foxes, arctic foxes, gray foxes and swift foxes, and they will read about what it would be like to be a fox pup. Photographs of adult and young foxes in their natural habitats and sidebars with storylike content round out this rich portrayal of foxes in the wild.
The haunting sound of its distant hoot may be as close as many of us ever get to an owl. But of the roughly 200 owl species worldwide, 19 make their homes across North America. These birds of prey display noticeable differences in size and markings, but they also share many physical traits and living skills.
How do owls capture prey and defend themselves? How are their wings designed for silent, gliding flight? How do owls conceal themselves from predators? Young readers will learn the answers to these questions and much more in the beautifully illustrated Exploring the World of Owls.
A glimpse inside the daily life of nature's masked bandits.
Children find the bandit-masked face and button nose of a raccoon irresistibly cute, and catching a glimpse of one in a neighborhood tree never fails to excite. Raccoons describes the natural history of these cousins of the panda bear and explains how that heritage helps them thrive in cities as well as in fields and woodlands. Color photographs of adults and kits in urban and natural settings give readers the chance to look more closely at these elusive creatures, and children will enjoy the amusing descriptions of the raccoon's antics and mischief. But Raccoons also shows youngsters why they shouldn't feed these brazen visitors and that, even though they share our cities and towns, raccoons will always be wild animals.
The curious facts and exotic fun of the lives of seals and walruses.
The lifestyle of the seals that entertain at marine parks has little to do with how seals, sea lions and walruses actually survive in the wild. Exploring the World of Seals explains how these North American pinnipeds have adapted to live in two habitats, on land and in water. This ancient group of sea mammals comes in wildly different sizes, from the 100-pound ringed seal to the 3-ton elephant seal, and the range of their behaviors varies just as widely. With their streamlined bodies, insulating blubber or fur, flippers where other animals have limbs and long necks, these marine mammals are built to navigate the water in search of food, yet most of them court, mate and give birth on land.
How do seals and walruses regulate their body temperature? How do they see their prey and predators in the dim underwater light? What are the effects of massive oil spills on the survival of these species that have inhabited Earth for millions of years? Exploring the World of Seals provides these answers and many more.
The wild, wary gray wolf.
The largest wild member of the dog family, the gray wolf stalks much larger mammals, such as the elk, caribou and moose. How does it succeed? Built to run, the long-legged wolf on the hunt uses its powerful sight, hearing, smell and physical strength. But, like the domestic dog, the wolf is a social animal: it lives in a pack.
In this fully illustrated introduction, young readers will learn how group living makes sense for the wolf, allowing it to form strong bonds and share tasks like rearing its young, finding food and communicating over long distances. They''ll also find out how habitat destruction, poisoning campaigns and hunting have reduced gray wolf populations in much of North America.
Full-color photographs provide close-ups and action shots, while the engaging text, sidebars and captions tell the life history of an animal that researchers agree has one of nature''s most engaging personalities.


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Jeb Bush: On Trump, Other GOP Candidates Are in 'Witness Protection Program'
Blake Seitz - January 5, 2016 8:25 AM
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush said Tuesday that when it comes to criticizing Donald Trump, other Republican presidential candidates are nowhere to be found.
"You've got to take on the bully head on. That's what I'm doing. Everybody else is in the witness protection program," Bush said.
Bush has stepped up his attacks against Trump since the last GOP debate, when he labelled Trump "the chaos candidate." Other Republican candidates, notably Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Tx.), have attempted to coexist with the frontrunner, hoping to pick off his supporters after the first few primary contests.
Trump, for his part, has continued his barrage of insults against Bush—a barrage that began months ago with the charge that Bush was "low energy."
Bush, who is positioning himself as an electable candidate with a conservative record, said that conservatives will lose in November if they do not start attacking Trump in earnest.
"That's what I'm fighting for: to make sure the conservative cause is allowed to actually govern," Bush said.
Transcript below:
MARK HALPERIN: You said it's important to stop Donald Trump, you said you're a lonely voice in speaking out against him and you said your brother is popular. Would you like the 43rd President of the United States to speak out against Donald Trump publicly, as you are?
JEB BUSH: I think that's my job. I think that's my job. You've got to take on the bully head on. That's what I'm doing. Everybody else is in the witness protection program, I've noticed. You've got to stand up to a guy, when he says the things he says and guarantees that conservative is not going to be elected president, that's wrong. I've been a conservative all my adult life. That's what I'm fighting for: to make sure the conservative cause is allowed to actually govern. When we do, great things will happen for our country.
JOE SCARBOROUGH: By the way, that's a Jeb I've known for 20 years. Everybody is in the witness protection program. Jeb, thank you for being with us.
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Blake Seitz is assistant editor for the Washington Free Beacon. Blake graduated from the University of Georgia in 2015. Contact him via email at seitz@freebeacon.com. Follow him on Twitter @BlakeSeitz.


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Q: How to find direction of swipe in jframe I am working on a swing application which run on a touch screen linux tablet. I want to implement a module in which i find that in which direction user swipe its finger on the screen. I am using MouseMotionListener to find the position of the mouse. But confusing now that how i can find the exact direction of the mouse movement. I only interested to find upward and downward movement on jframe. Can someone give me idea about that

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I am using MouseMotionListener to find the position of the mouse.

I would guess you need to keep track of two MouseEvents:

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*the previous event (or maybe the mousePressed event which started the swipe?)

*the current event.

so that you have access to the two points generated by each event.
Then you compare the two points using basic math. If the current y value is greater you are swiping down, otherwise up.

A: I wanted to add this example code illustrating @camickr's answer since it might help - as it got rejected as an edit, and I don't have enough points to add comments, here it is:
import javax.swing.*;
import java.awt.event.MouseEvent;
import java.awt.event.MouseListener;

public class DragDirectionDemo {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        SwingUtilities.invokeLater(new Runnable() {
            public void run() {

                JFrame frame = new JFrame("Drag Direction Demo");
                frame.setSize(500, 500);
                frame.setVisible(true);
                frame.addMouseListener(new MouseListener() {

                    float lastY = 0;

                    public void mouseReleased(MouseEvent e) {
                        System.out.println("Mouse released at " + e.getY());
                        if (e.getY() < lastY) {
                            System.out.println("Upward swipe");
                        } else if (e.getY() > lastY) {
                            System.out.println("Downward swipe");
                        } else {
                            System.out.println("No movement");
                        }
                        ;
                    }

                    public void mousePressed(MouseEvent e) {
                        System.out.println("Mouse clicked at " + e.getY());
                        lastY = e.getY();
                    }

                    public void mouseEntered(MouseEvent e) {
                    }

                    public void mouseExited(MouseEvent e) {
                    }

                    public void mouseClicked(MouseEvent e) {
                    }
                });
            }
        });
    }
}

It is just a toy example illustrating the approach explained in @camickr's answer: tracking the y coordinate when the motion starts (the mouse button being depressed, in my example); then, comparing it to the y coordinate when the motion finishes (mouse button released, in my example - may need tweaking for touch, I don't know).
Observe the console output indicating what the motion has been picked up as. Good luck!


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Hudson Capital Management LLC Buys Automatic Data Processing Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF, Sells Keysight Technologies Inc, Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Energy Transfer LP
July 12, 2019 | About: ADP +0% REGN +0% HUM +0% SYMC +0% SAN +0% CDK +0% ISTB +0% BR +0% VZ +0% PEP +0% IWM +0% KEYS +0%
Investment company Hudson Capital Management LLC (current portfolio) buys Automatic Data Processing Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF, Humana Inc, Symantec Corp, sells Keysight Technologies Inc, Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Energy Transfer LP, Cigna Corp, Wells Fargo during the 3-months ended 2019Q2, according to the most recent filings of the investment company, Hudson Capital Management LLC. As of 2019Q2, Hudson Capital Management LLC owns 79 stocks with a total value of $177 million. These are the details of the buys and sells.
New Purchases: ISTB, BR, PEP, VZ, IWM,
Added Positions: FLOT, ADP, IJK, IJR, REGN, LQD, BOND, VCSH, HUM, WFCPL.PFD, BACPL.PFD, SYMC, SAN, GILD, VLO, LEA, NUE, GMF, LAZ, AMGN, C, CDK, HPQ, XOM, XRX, IWF, IVW, JPM, TBF, GD, USIG, IVE, SHY, GLD, EFA, AAPL, GM, PHM, LLL,
Reduced Positions: IEFA, ET, WFC, PFE, IJT, IEMG, IBM, BA, IJJ, IJS, MUB, MRK, PPC, TXT, QCOM, IEI, FPE, ANTM, MSFT, ORCL, GS, BTO, AMZN,
Sold Out: KEYS, TARO, CI, JNJ,
ADP 30-Year Financial Data
The intrinsic value of ADP
Peter Lynch Chart of ADP
For the details of Hudson Capital Management LLC's stock buys and sells, go to https://www.gurufocus.com/guru/hudson+capital+management+llc/current-portfolio/portfolioportfolio
These are the top 5 holdings of Hudson Capital Management LLC
iShares Floating Rate Bond (FLOT) - 330,020 shares, 9.48% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 16.49%
iShares Core MSCI EAFE (IEFA) - 249,279 shares, 8.63% of the total portfolio. Shares reduced by 3.52%
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap (IJR) - 140,350 shares, 6.20% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 9.53%
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond (LQD) - 70,313 shares, 4.93% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 9.93%
iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Growth (IJK) - 37,697 shares, 4.80% of the total portfolio. Shares added by 14.74%
New Purchase: iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF (ISTB)
Hudson Capital Management LLC initiated holding in iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF. The purchase prices were between $49.29 and $50.32, with an estimated average price of $49.68. The stock is now traded at around $50.23. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.41%. The holding were 14,488 shares as of .
New Purchase: Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc (BR)
Hudson Capital Management LLC initiated holding in Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. The purchase prices were between $104.99 and $132.14, with an estimated average price of $120.35. The stock is now traded at around $132.29. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.16%. The holding were 2,256 shares as of .
New Purchase: Verizon Communications Inc (VZ)
Hudson Capital Management LLC initiated holding in Verizon Communications Inc. The purchase prices were between $54.35 and $59.5, with an estimated average price of $57.65. The stock is now traded at around $57.07. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. The holding were 3,881 shares as of .
New Purchase: PepsiCo Inc (PEP)
Hudson Capital Management LLC initiated holding in PepsiCo Inc. The purchase prices were between $121.47 and $134.14, with an estimated average price of $128.18. The stock is now traded at around $133.48. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.13%. The holding were 1,692 shares as of .
New Purchase: iShares Russell 2000 (IWM)
Hudson Capital Management LLC initiated holding in iShares Russell 2000. The purchase prices were between $145.35 and $160.15, with an estimated average price of $153.69. The stock is now traded at around $155.97. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.12%. The holding were 1,482 shares as of .
Added: Automatic Data Processing Inc (ADP)
Hudson Capital Management LLC added to a holding in Automatic Data Processing Inc by 57.20%. The purchase prices were between $156 and $169.61, with an estimated average price of $162.47. The stock is now traded at around $164.47. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.92%. The holding were 27,107 shares as of .
Added: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc (REGN)
Hudson Capital Management LLC added to a holding in Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc by 93.68%. The purchase prices were between $299.6 and $414.82, with an estimated average price of $332.61. The stock is now traded at around $292.87. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.49%. The holding were 5,766 shares as of .
Added: Humana Inc (HUM)
Hudson Capital Management LLC added to a holding in Humana Inc by 41.14%. The purchase prices were between $232.89 and $276.48, with an estimated average price of $253.55. The stock is now traded at around $288.17. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.27%. The holding were 6,295 shares as of .
Added: Symantec Corp (SYMC)
Hudson Capital Management LLC added to a holding in Symantec Corp by 24.77%. The purchase prices were between $17.98 and $24.47, with an estimated average price of $21.52. The stock is now traded at around $25.50. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.18%. The holding were 74,772 shares as of .
Added: Banco Santander SA (SAN)
Hudson Capital Management LLC added to a holding in Banco Santander SA by 23.03%. The purchase prices were between $4.33 and $5.22, with an estimated average price of $4.69. The stock is now traded at around $4.68. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.17%. The holding were 343,435 shares as of .
Added: CDK Global Inc (CDK)
Hudson Capital Management LLC added to a holding in CDK Global Inc by 78.42%. The purchase prices were between $47.35 and $62.39, with an estimated average price of $53.61. The stock is now traded at around $50.67. The impact to a portfolio due to this purchase was 0.09%. The holding were 7,672 shares as of .
Sold Out: Keysight Technologies Inc (KEYS)
Hudson Capital Management LLC sold out a holding in Keysight Technologies Inc. The sale prices were between $71.42 and $92.79, with an estimated average price of $84.8.
Sold Out: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TARO)
Hudson Capital Management LLC sold out a holding in Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The sale prices were between $83.92 and $108.88, with an estimated average price of $98.91.
Sold Out: Cigna Corp (CI)
Hudson Capital Management LLC sold out a holding in Cigna Corp. The sale prices were between $145.49 and $169.13, with an estimated average price of $156.48.
Sold Out: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)
Hudson Capital Management LLC sold out a holding in Johnson & Johnson. The sale prices were between $131.15 and $144.24, with an estimated average price of $138.41.
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STATE v. GALLO December 30, 2015 13CR01166; A154741.
IN RE: A. S.-F. December 30, 2015 A159806 (Control) and A159807.
TOMLINSON v. METROPOLITAN PEDIATRICS LLC December 30, 2015 110911971; A151978.
STATE v. WILLIAMS December 30, 2015 121100; A154262.
IN RE: the Marriage of Roy Mack MERRITT December 30, 2015 01C30948; A153895.
STATE v. GAINES December 30, 2015 No. 115245FE, A150698.
VECTOR MARKETING CORP v. EMPLOYMENT DEPARTMENT December 30, 2015 T71599; A155527.
STATE v. FETZER December 30, 2015 D133419M; A156978.
HENG NGUYEN v. TIGARD TUALATIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 23J December 30, 2015 C131214CV; A155842.
DEVIN OIL CO INC v. MORROW COUNTY December 30, 2015 2015023; A160178.
QWEST CORPORATION v. CITY OF PORTLAND December 30, 2015 121216632; A154769.
IN RE: A.L. H. December 30, 2015 JV150017; JV150017A; A159624.
WASHINGTON COUNTY v. QUERBACH MERS December 30, 2015 C123186CV; A154903, A155453.
IN RE: L.M.W. December 30, 2015 14JU01670; A157789.
STATE v. DALY December 30, 2015 PR00546797; A156494.
IN RE: the COMPENSATION OF Florence M. NORWOOD December 30, 2015 1104948; A153605.
STATE v. WIXOM December 30, 2015 C112365CR, A152893.
EMRYS v. FARMERS INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON December 30, 2015 11CV0557CC; A152554.
RIVAS VALLES v. BOARD OF PAROLE December 30, 2015 No. A154369.
IN RE: the Marriage of Wendi Rae CARLETON December 30, 2015 No. A154079.
STATE v. JONES December 30, 2015 121235748; A154424.
STATE v. TAYLOR December 30, 2015 C130508CR; CRA154655.
MILLER v. BOARD OF PAROLE December 30, 2015 A153106.
IN RE: the COMPENSATION OF Leah D. HAMILTON December 30, 2015 1005845; A151151.
SIF ENERGY LLC v. STATE December 30, 2015 A150875; 102273.
STATE v. INMAN December 30, 2015 12CR0651; A153569.
STATE v. THOMPSON December 30, 2015 12CR1630FB; A153006.
PORTLAND POLICE ASSOCIATION v. CITY OF PORTLAND December 30, 2015 UP02312; A152657.
J.D., Petitioner–Appellant, v. KLAPATCH December 30, 2015 13DR0951RO; A155498.
IN RE: the COMPENSATION OF Murry NACOSTE December 23, 2015 1103172; A154040.
STATE v. MARTINEZ December 23, 2015 F19464, A154263.
STATE v. CORBIN December 23, 2015 12CR1562 and 13CR0100; A154001 (Control) and A154002.
STATE v. PERRYMAN December 23, 2015 13CR00031; A155733.
STATE v. DYLLA December 23, 2015 CR1301192; A155555.
WASHINGTON FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN v. CHEUNG December 23, 2015 120201963; A154255.
IN RE: the COMPENSATION OF Theron E. HUTCHINGS December 23, 2015 Nos. 1003960, 1003489, A151719.
HUGHES v. EPHREM December 16, 2015 120025302E; A153439.
STATE v. PEREZ December 16, 2015 A156600; 13C45756.
STATE v. WEHR December 16, 2015 13C44134; A156531.
IN RE: the Compensation of Gerald W. Mogensen December 16, 2015 1205059; A157258.
IN RE: the MARRIAGE OF Adam Joseph SOUTHARD December 16, 2015 120464547; A158190.
STATE v. PITTMAN December 16, 2015 13C41974; A154792.
CASCADE KELLY HOLDINGS LLC v. OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY December 16, 2015 10C15088; A152225; 10C15089; A152224; A152225.
STATE v. OLIVER II December 16, 2015 D141133M, A157480.
STATE v. MONROE December 16, 2015 Nos. A156245, 201312263.
STATE v. DELONG December 9, 2015 09CR1050FE; A146907.
GUTIERREZ v. NOOTH December 9, 2015 11068827P, 11099043P; A151182 (Control), A151183.
IN RE: R.E. G. December 9, 2015 Nos. A151899, M3318.
IN RE: the COMPENSATION OF Juan M. ESTRADA December 9, 2015 1106447; A153964.
PHILLIPS v. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY STANDARDS AND TRAINING December 9, 2015 28751; A150444.
STATE v. KASPER December 9, 2015 113109; A156184.
STATE v. LOWELL December 9, 2015 11C50888, A151865.
STATE v. ZOLOTOFF December 9, 2015 08C51862; A153858.
IN RE: C.W. December 9, 2015 J120144, 01J120144; A157618.
STATE v. KUESTER December 9, 2015 13CR1822FE; A155543.
STATE v. GONZALEZ December 9, 2015 MI132818; A156385.
ASBILL v. ANGELOZZI December 9, 2015 Nos. A155154, 11CV0054.
GIBSON v. BANKOFIER December 9, 2015 110201781, A153425.
STATE v. HIGHTOWER December 9, 2015 120632737; A154220.
OATNEY v. PREMO December 9, 2015 04C12723; A147931.
MASOOD v. SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF OREGON December 9, 2015 Nos. CV09070070, A149926, CV10060761, A149925 CONTROL.
IN RE: A. C.-E. December 2, 2015 J120312, J120313, J120314, J120315; 01J120309M; A159381.
FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION v. GOODRICH December 2, 2015 110016389E; A150421.
STATE v. ROY December 2, 2015 201215261; A153812.
IN RE: C. S. December 2, 2015 No. 120011JV; Petition Number 120011B; A154245.
STATE v. TEMPLETON December 2, 2015 CF910151, CF910152; A154982 (Control), A154967.
STATE v. WASYLUK II December 2, 2015 12CR0370FE; A155137.
STATE v. PICHARDO December 2, 2015 110833156; A150488.
STATE v. CARLTON December 2, 2015 10CR0836; A150855.
IN RE: the Marriage of Adam Joseph Southard December 2, 2015 120464547, 130565220; A155057 (Control), A156528.
STATE v. BURKETTE December 2, 2015 D103552M, D114855T; A155627 (Control), A155648.
STATE v. SIMONSEN December 2, 2015 13CR05760; A155995.
STATE v. KING December 2, 2015 13C41906; A155697.
STATE v. AMSBARY December 2, 2015 13CR0824; A155870.


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The case of m.v. Avant Garde, a "floating armoury", has acquired a new dimension since the Sri Lankan Navy boarded the vessel on October 6 to discover a massive stash of weapons on board.
The discovery has sounded a security alarm as the vessel, before being rested at the Galle harbour in eastern Sri Lanka, had been to the Indian territorial waters while carrying its cargo of weapons.
Last weekend, on the order of President Maithripala Sirisena, the Sri Lankan Navy took over the ships cargo of more than 816 automatic rifles of different types and 2,02,674 rounds of ammunition. While the ship was part of Avant Garde Maritime Services (AGMS), allegedly linked to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family, the massive cargo of weapons and ammunition has raised eyebrows of security analysts in South Asia, hinting that the boat could have been part of a maritime version of the "Purulia arms dropping case".
The controversy over of Avant Garde Maritime Services (AGMS) snowballed since March when a Sri Lankan court stopped the former Defence Minister Gotabaya Rajapaksa from travelling abroad to investigate allegations that he used "floating armouries" in the Indian Ocean to help mercenaries and "private armies". Sri Lankan official sources, on condition of anonymity, told The Hindu that the ships of Avant Garde Maritime Services were meant to protect the energy lanes of the Indian Ocean. The website of the company points out that it conducts security assistance services all the way up to the Red Sea.
Lt. Gen. (Retired) Prakash Katoch, a veteran of special military operations, told The Hindu that the reports of the boat having travelled through the territorial waters of India was disturbing and Sri Lanka should take India into confidence so that the destination and real intentions behind the boat's cargo and the details of the Avant Garde Martime Services was known to India. "Presence of such a large number of arms on a single ship is unusual and naturally raises suspicion. India should ask Sri Lanka for whom were these arms exactly meant for," he said.
Maheshini Colonne, spokesperson of the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs, however, requested for time for the investigation to be over, adding that the case was complex. There have been allegations that the AGMS was unduly favoured by the government of Mahinda Rajapaksa and as a result caused losses to the Sri Lankan Navy.
Lt. Gen. (Retired) Katoch said that Sri Lankan authorities should help India investigate what was the "floating armoury" doing in the Indian territorial waters.