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War Drums Beating Over Jerusalem
In early March, US President Barack Obama and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met for extensive talks at the White House. Although their time together was a bit more cordial than during Netanyahu's previous visit three years ago when Obama rudely abandoned him at the White House, PM Netanyahu once again held his ground on most matters concerning the future of Israel and particularly Jerusalem. The "unfavorable" results of the meetings brought an immediate response from Israel's enemies. The talks had barely ended when rockets began raining down on the Jewish nation.
In less than 48 hours over the weekend of March 9-11, Israel's southern communities were hit with more than 200 rockets fired from Gaza. This attack received virtually no coverage from the Western media. When Israel responded on March 12 with targeted air strikes, they managed to kill 15 terrorists, some as they were preparing further rocket launches.1 In the process, however, several civilians were also killed as the terrorists were firing from population centers, using civilians as human shields. True to form, the media was quick to report Israel's "attack of Gaza" and the deadly consequences, helping to fuel a Mideast uproar among Islamists. Islamic leaders and government officials from Turkey to Iran strongly condemned Israel for its air strikes, but conveniently forgot to condemn the Gaza terrorists who started the conflict by continuously hitting Israel with rockets and mortars.
Faced with mounting international pressure, PM Netanyahu fired back, stating,
This is about Iran … If it were not for Iran, these extremists would not have their weapons, training or logistical support. Islamic Jihad, which has fired off the majority of the scores of rockets that have hit the South in recent days, is fully supported and armed by Tehran.2
His remarks came while hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens, including school children, were hiding in bomb shelters throughout southern Israel as the Gaza-based Palestinian terrorists continued bombarding the area.3
While the UN, the EU, and the Islamic states are doing everything possible to "armtwist" Israel into submission over the future of Jerusalem, the Obama administration is applying perhaps the most pressure of all; but it is doing so quietly and largely behind the scenes. Obama doesn't want to ruffle too many American Jews until after the election; he needs their vote come November.
The fact of the matter is President Obama has discreetly been moving US troops into Israel since January. His purpose, I believe, is to control the aftermath of any conflict that might occur between Israel and Iran (or Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, etc.). It is not so much about defending Israel, but rather about setting the stage for what follows. Obama wants to be in a position to call the shots – either by being able to avert war at the eleventh hour and thereby take the credit, or by assuming the upperhand after a conflict.
Our sources indicate that up to 9,000 US troops are already in Israel, and a significant number are positioned in Jordan as well. Most of the US servicemen in Israel are technicians, communications specialists, and intelligence officers joined by a significant number of airmen, seamen, and marines. They are officially categorized as participants in "Austere Challenge 12," which is being viewed more as a deployment than an exercise (although it's being billed as a war game). Part of their alleged purpose is to practice intercepting missiles and rockets that might soon be coming into Israel from its surrounding hostile neighbors.
Israel is currently bolstering its defenses on two fronts. It is preparing to fend off a potential attack in the north by Hezbollah or Syria, and in the south by Hamas in Gaza, or possibly Egypt. Only a year ago, with Hosni Mubarak in power, a war with "friendly" Egypt was not in the picture. But now, with the Muslim Brotherhood in firm control of that country, it is a growing possibility. In response, Israel is creating new battalions in the south, preparing for war while keeping a watchful eye on Egypt and Gaza.
On Israel's northern front, Hezbollah has accumulated vast amounts of weapons and is storing missiles in homes of civilians in southern Lebanon. Israel is concerned that Syria's WMD stockpiles, which include chemical weapons, could end up in Hezbollah's hands if Syrian President Bashar Assad is overthrown. Another risk is that Assad himself might launch these weapons at Israel to solidify his power which is being threatened by the Arab Spring movement. To make matters worse, Russia has beefed up its presence in Syria and is the real behind-the-scenes force in that country. It all but operates the Syrian naval base on the Mediterranean. Remember too that Syria is closely allied with Iran; therefore an Iranian strike against Israel could come via Syria (with the blessing of Russia).
Isaiah 17:1 records an ominous prediction made by Israel's prophet regarding the future of Damascus, today's capitol of Syria. He declared, "See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins." Perhaps to the surprise of many, this prophecy has not yet been fulfilled. In fact, Damascus is the oldest major city in the world that has never experienced mass destruction. It is not too difficult to imagine a scenario, given the current tensions in the region, where this age-old prophecy could quickly come to pass.
Although I love and pray for the nation Israel, I am also burdened for the people of Damascus – first for the multitudes who don't know the Lord and would suddenly be facing an eternity in hell forever separated from God; and secondly, for the 2.5 million Christians in Syria, many of whom live in or around Damascus. They are already experiencing horrible persecution at the hands of the Arab Spring radicals on the one side and threats from Assad's henchmen on the other. The thought of any more suffering and misery – which would certainly come upon them with the destruction of Damascus – should make our hearts ache for these precious saints. We need to fervently intercede on their behalf, praying that the Lord would supernaturally move them out of harm's way before such devastation occurs.
The Global March to Jerusalem
Along with the increased military tension, Israel is facing heightened political pressure stemming from an international propaganda war. Just one example: A group of 250 anti-Israel political and religious celebrities from 15 Asian and a few western countries are participating in the "Global March to Jerusalem" (GMJ) which set off towards Jerusalem from New Delhi, India on March 9th. This interfaith caravan of protestors consisting mostly of Islamic figures also includes some members of other religions, a few of whom profess to be Christian. Some of the better-known activists either supporting or directly participating in this march against Israel are:
● Lalita Ramdas, Chair, Greenpeace International
● Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Pastor Emeritus, Trinity United Church of Christ, Chicago
● Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa
● Dr. Cornel West, Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University
● Dr. Francis Boyle, Professor of International Law, University of Illinois
● Professor Judith Butler, writer and philosopher, University of California, Berkley
● Dr. Leo Gabriel, Austrian journalist and filmmaker, member of the World Social Forum International Council
● Neta Golan, Co-Founder, International Solidarity Movement
● Fr. Louis Vitale, Order of Franciscan Monks, Pace e Bene
These individuals are joining fellow collaborators from Pakistan, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Iraq, Indonesia and other hard-core Islamic states to oppose the government of Israel. It is no coincidence that each of them are globalists as well. The following are a few excerpts from GMJ's official statement and pledge, which was posted on the Internet on March 6th:
We, the Advisory Board of the Global March to Jerusalem, are alarmed and deeply troubled by the continuing repression of Palestinians in Jerusalem…
This policy is inconsistent with all relevant United Nations resolutions on Jerusalem and contrary to the most basic principles of international law…
Jerusalem is our common universal heritage. It is the centre of spirituality and ideological significance for all of the monotheistic religions, and a beacon of emancipation and hope for the downtrodden. This historic city is venerated across the world for enhancing the spiritual heritage of all humanity; it has been a symbol of unity and equality, with a message of love, mercy and compassion.
However the entire world is now witnessing a threat to the sovereignty, sanctity and inviolability of Jerusalem. The plan is not only to destroy the Muslim and Christian presence, but also to change and dismantle the social structure of Jerusalem, obliterating its indigenous Arab identity and changing the character of the city.
The people of the world have therefore taken it upon themselves to prevent this abomination, by mobilizing themselves in every part of the world and representing all religious, humanitarian, and cultural backgrounds in a global march to Jerusalem (GMJ) aimed at guarding the City of Peace from becoming a wasteland of intolerance…
We therefore support this effort, and encourage all of humanity to support it, by making the pledge set forth below, that all participants in the Global March to Jerusalem have agreed to accept.
We assert the importance of Jerusalem politically, culturally and religiously to the Palestinian people and humanity as a whole. We call for the protection of the Holy Places and all archeological sites and consider all the efforts done to change its Arabic & cultural identity as a crime against humanity. We call on all international institutions to do their duties towards the city.
The defense of Jerusalem and its liberation are a duty of all free people around the world and we call on all institutions, organizations, and individuals to participate in this duty.
We condemn the Zionist campaign of ethnic cleansing in Jerusalem and the rest of Palestine…
We support the right of the Palestinian People to self-determination, to liberate their lands and to live on them in freedom and dignity like all other people on earth.
We support the non-negotiable & inalienable rights of the Palestinian People, including their families, to return to their homes and lands from which they were uprooted.
We reject all racist laws that distinguish between people based on ethnicity or religion and call for their cancellation and criminalization…
(Source: World VIPs unite for GMJ, http://gm2j.com/main/blog/2012/03/06/world-leaders-unite-for-global-march-to-jerusalem/)
A Burdensome Stone
The real goal of interfaith globalists is to "internationalize" Jerusalem. That is, to move the city out from under the sovereign control of Israel and make it a separate municipal entity under the control of an international political authority – supported by the presence of multinational troops who would enforce this arrangement. A second goal of these strategists is to make Jerusalem the interfaith religious center of the world. This effort is well advanced and in the latter stages of fruition.
Whether these collaborators realize it or not, their actions are helping to set the stage for the Antichrist to rule the world from Jerusalem. Their endeavors will ultimately put Satan on the throne and cast humanity into its darkest hour (Revelation 13 and 14). Instead of bringing about world peace, they will usher in a time of destruction unlike any previously known to man (Matthew 24:15-22 and I Thessalonians 5:3).
Concerning Jerusalem at the time of the end, leading up to Jesus Christ's return, Zechariah declared this word of the Lord.
Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem.
And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. ― Zechariah 12:2-3
It is just as the prophet warned. Jerusalem is a trap that will entangle and destroy all who conspire or come against it. This includes the Antichrist and his allied forces, after they briefly rule over the city (Revelation 14:17-20, 16:16, and 19:19-21). Through war and perceived peace, the city will continue to be the center of world attention and controversy until Yeshua the Messiah returns. At that time He will defeat His enemies, including those who are gathered against His city. He will reign in victory over the nations of earth and finally bring true peace to Jerusalem and the world (Revelation 20).
Are you on His side?
●BULLETIN●
THIS JUST IN: We have received word that as many as two million protesters are now expected to join in the Global March to Jerusalem and that the situation could turn violent. According to The Times of Israel, Ribhi Haloum, the event organizer boasted that volunteers from 80 countries are already participating in the march. The Times also reported that according to a Jordanian news source, activists have landed in Syria aboard Iranian airplanes. We've learned through other sources that the number of pro-Palestinian activists who have arrived in Damascus from Iran are "in the thousands," and that they received special instructions from Iran's Al Qods Brigades officers on how to breach Israeli border barriers in order to challenge Israel's military forces. Upon landing in Damascus, some activists were bused to Lebanon where they are being directed by Hezbollah commanders. Another group was making its way to the Syrian-Israeli border.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian Authority is planning major disruptions in Jerusalem and the West Bank, intended to coincide with the "main event" on March 30th. By the time most of you read this, a major upheaval could be underway as no one knows how long these protests will last or how widespread the violence will become. The Times in its report noted:
Israel has warned a number of Arab states against the march, preparing the IDF for possible confrontation with protesters attempting to cross the border. Israel claims the march is organized by hostile elements and last week sent messages directly or indirectly to Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the Hamas government in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority, calling on them not to allow escalation in the area by allowing marches to the borders. (www.timesofisrael.com )
This could be the beginning of an escalating conflict.
1 Israel Today, as quoted by JNN News, March 13, 2012, www.jnnnews.com.
2 The Jerusalem Post, as quoted by JNN News, March 13, 2012, www.jnnnews.com.


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Hannah crosses the finish line to win the 3,200 2A girls' rally at the State Tournament in Radford Friday.
With exhaustion and joy on her face, Floyd County High School Senior Hannah Belshan closed out her 2A relay career at the Virginia High School League State Track Meet at Radford University Friday afternoon with a strong anchor run that sealed a 9:47:20 record performance from her, Emily Harris, Sarah Phillips and Rebekah Roscoe.
The Lady Buffaloes took the lead at the opening of the relay and never let it slip away.
Belshan pulled away from the field at the end and collapsed to the ground after the run.
Floyd's win the 2A relay came on the first of two scheduled days of the state meet and after a forced delay of the events after a thunder-induced shutdown of the track.
The Buffaloes also competed in boys' shot put, high jump and the 3200 relay for boys and the team was fifth overall at the end of the first day.
Track events kick off early Saturday morning in a day long schedule of events at the RU athletic field. More photos and Roger Mannon's story in the next edition of The Floyd Press.
In Danville, the Lady Buffs varsity softball team earned a spot in the state finals in Radford next week by beating Gate City 4-0 in the regional semi-finals.
The Lady Buffs meet Grayson County at 5 p.m. Saturday at Carroll County High School for the region title game but are in the state finals win or lose.
Floyd and Grayson split their games in regular season.
Floyd County Senior Jeffrey Keyton tosses shot put to a sixth place spot in the 2A division.
Way to go both boys and girls teams. Great coaching as always. And congrats to Cliff Conley who used to be a Buffalo but unfortunately had to switch schools to become the wide-open athlete he might have been for us.
Great job Floyd! Congratulations to the ladies track team for another state championship, and to all the Buffaloes who made it to the state finals.


It seems an irony to me that all of America goes gaga over Christmas, but Christians, who have an understandable sense of ownership over the holiday, seem only to grumble that the big deal isn't doing justice to the holiday. When I was a youth leader in the 90's I had a December event that I called the Xmas X Games, a clever play on the nickname for Christmas, I thought. The pastor called me into his office to tell me to rename the event because he had received several complaints that I was promoting taking Christ out of Christmas. Xmas would not fly in his parish. Boycotts of Walmart have sprung up over the years because the greeters are saying Happy Holidays instead of Merry Christmas and Starbucks because their holiday cups aren't bearing the message of Christmas appropriately.
The national conversations that happen around this could be helpful. They might remind people that what we are celebrating in Christmas is Christ. I worry though it just makes us sound cranky. It even might confirm to people who don't worship the God we know that that God is kind of cranky, too. I can imagine non Christians saying with exasperation, "Here, I am celebrating their holiday and they still aren't happy." Simply insisting that people remember that the birth of Christ is what we are celebrating doesn't do a lot to help people understand who Jesus is, what Jesus promises, and how our lives have been changed by Jesus.
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Julia Probst (* 2. November 1981 in Neu-Ulm) ist eine deutsche Bloggerin und Politikerin (zunächst Piratenpartei, Demokratie in Bewegung und dann Bündnis 90/Die Grünen). Überregional bekannt wurde sie als gehörlose Lippenleserin durch die Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2010, bei der sie unter dem Hashtag #Ableseservice Fußballern und Trainern auf und am Spielfeld Worte von den Lippen las. Als Aktivistin engagiert sie sich zu Inklusion und Barrierefreiheit insbesondere für die rund 80.000 Gehörlosen und 1,6 Millionen Schwerhörigen in Deutschland.

Werdegang
Julia Probst, Tochter eines algerischen Vaters und einer deutschen Mutter, kommt aus der Nähe von Neu-Ulm. Im Alter von etwa einem Jahr wurde bei ihr Gehörlosigkeit diagnostiziert. Trotzdem besuchte sie als Kind eine Grundschule für Hörende und wuchs lautsprachig auf, hatte zuvor allerdings als Kleinkind einen Gehörlosenkindergarten besucht. Erst im Alter von siebzehn Jahren lernte sie Gebärdensprache, Deutsch in Wort und Schrift ist für sie nicht Fremd-, sondern Muttersprache.

Überregional bekannt wurde sie mit der Fußball-Weltmeisterschaft 2010, als sie unter dem Hashtag #Ableseservice begann, Fußballern und Trainern von den Lippen zu lesen. Auf die Idee kam sie, als sie bei der WM 2006 bemerkte, dass sie dank des Lippenlesens oft mehr mitbekam als ihre hörenden Freunde. Bei der EM 2012 bekannte Joachim Löw, sich zukünftig "ein bisschen hüten" zu müssen. Bei der EM 2016 mutmaßte die Deutsche Presse-Agentur, ihr #Ableseservice fände inzwischen so viel Beachtung, dass einige Spieler beim Sprechen gelegentlich die Hand vor den Mund hielten. Aber auch bei der WM 2018 wurden ihre Tweets wieder aufmerksam von den Redaktionen beobachtet.

Bereits bevor sich Probst im Juni 2010 bei Twitter anmeldete, hatte sie im August 2005 ihren Blog "MeinAugenschmaus" bei blogspot mit dem Ziel begonnen, "Barrieren in den Köpfen der Menschen zu beseitigen".

Beruflich war Probst ab August 2012 als Social-Media-Beraterin eines Münchner Anbieters mobiler Dolmetscherdienste für gehörlose und schwerhörige Menschen tätig. Daneben arbeitet sie freiberuflich als Lippenleserin für Fernsehsender wie z. B. Sky Deutschland.

2015 schrieb Probst gemeinsam mit dem (mit ihr nicht verwandten) Peter Probst das Drehbuch für die im Januar 2016 ausgestrahlte Tatort-Folge "Totenstille".

Die rheinland-pfälzische Ministerpräsidentin Malu Dreyer berief Probst von Oktober 2016 bis Mitte 2017 in den "Landesrat für digitale Entwicklung und Kultur", der die Digitalisierung in Rheinland-Pfalz fortentwickeln helfen sollte.

Von Juni 2016 bis Mai 2017 war sie beim Gehörlosenverband Hamburg e.V. Referentin des Vorstands für den Bereich Öffentlichkeitsarbeit und die Beschaffung von  Fördermitteln.

Politisches Engagement

Piratenpartei
Im Juli 2012 wurde Probst Mitglied der Piratenpartei und zwei Monate später auf Platz drei der baden-württembergischen Landesliste für die Bundestagswahl 2013 gewählt. Hätten die Piraten 2013 die Fünf-Prozent-Hürde überschritten, was gemäß Umfragen im Frühjahr 2012 möglich erschien, wäre Probst so die erste gehörlose Abgeordnete in der Geschichte des Bundestags geworden. Als Vorbilder nannte Probst Barack Obama, der ebenfalls über grundlegende Kenntnisse in Gebärdensprache verfügt, sowie Martin Zierold. Nach einem Auftritt gemeinsam mit Ulf Poschardt und Bruno Kramm im November 2012 in der Sendung log in auf ZDFinfo folgten zahlreiche Beleidigungen auf Twitter wie beispielsweise, Probst solle sich auf Gebärdensprache beschränken oder ihre Aussagen vorlesen lassen. Probst, deren Stimme die taz als für Hörende ungewohnt dumpf, kratzend und ohne Modulation beschrieb, kündigte zunächst eine Auszeit an. 2014 verließ sie die Piratenpartei wieder.

Demokratie in Bewegung
Julias Probst war Spitzenkandidatin für Demokratie in Bewegung (DiB) Bayern für die Bundestagswahl 2017. Ebenfalls war sie dort Landesvorsitzende. Sie trat mit dem Motto   an.

Bündnis 90/Die Grünen
Probst trat erfolglos bei den Kommunalwahlen in Bayern am 15. März 2020 für Bündnis 90/Die Grünen Bayern im Landkreis Neu-Ulm als Stadtratkandidatin für Weißenhorn an. 2022 verließ Christiane Döring (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) aufgrund eines Umzugs ihren dortigen Stadtratsposten. Für sie rückte Julia Probst nach und übernahm dieses Amt zum 16. Mai 2022. Dadurch ist sie wohl zur ersten gehörlosen Stadträtin in Bayern geworden. Bei der Aufstellungsversammlung zur Landtagswahl der Grünen Schwaben wurde Sie am 21. Januar 2023 auf den aussichtsreichen Platz 5 gewählt.

Sonstiges Engagement
Probst setzt sich für Inklusion anstelle von Integration gehörloser Menschen ein und plädiert beispielsweise dafür, Rollen von Behinderten in Film und Fernsehen generell nur mit Behinderten zu besetzen. Die vielfach anzutreffende Praxis, solche Rollen mit nicht-behinderten Schauspielern zu besetzen, empfindet sie als modernes Blackfacing. In ihrem Engagement für Barrierefreiheit setzt sie sich für vermehrten Einsatz von Gebärdensprachdolmetschern, Unterstützung von Durchsagen in Zügen durch Laufbänder, Einführung eines SMS-Notrufs in Deutschland (wie z. B. in Österreich bereits erfolgt) sowie ein erhöhtes qualitativ hochwertiges Angebot von Untertiteln in Film und Fernsehen ein.

So zählte Probst 2013 zu den Initiatoren einer Petition, die für die Würdigung der Leistungen von Menschen mit Behinderung bei der Neujahrsansprache sorgen sollte. Sie engagierte sich für die Beibehaltung von Gebärdensprachdolmetschern im Programm von Phoenix und bei Protesten gegen den Blutspendedienst am Universitätsklinikum Essen, als dieser sich weigerte, von Gehörlosen Blutspenden entgegenzunehmen. Probst plädiert dafür, Gehörlosen generellen Zugang zu Regelschulen zu ermöglichen und das Förderschulsystem abzuschaffen. Aus der Trennung nichtbehinderter Menschen und Menschen mit Behinderung von klein auf, wofür Probst das Schlagwort "Behinderten-Apartheid" nutzt, resultiere eine Haltung Nichtbehinderter nach dem Motto: "Wir wissen besser als ihr selbst, was ihr braucht."

Kritisch steht Probst Cochlea-Implantaten gegenüber: Während Spätertaubte hiervon profitieren, findet sie, dass viele Eltern anstelle der Versorgung ihrer Kinder mit Cochlea-Implantaten besser selbst die Gebärdensprache lernen sollten. Sie empfiehlt ihnen, verstehen zu lernen, dass ihr Kind eine eigene Kultur hat, die Gehörlosenkultur. Probst steht auf dem Standpunkt: "Gehörlosigkeit ist nichts, das man beheben müsste." Probst trug selbst zeitweise ein Cochlea-Implantat, legte es aber ab, da sie empfand, mit ihren Lippenlesefähigkeiten und ihrer Kommunikation sehr gut zurechtzukommen. Sie plädiert stattdessen für die Ermöglichung einer generellen barrierefreien Teilhabe an der Gesellschaft. So wie Rampen für Rollstuhlfahrer auch für Kinderwagen eine Erleichterung bedeuten, würden Untertitel nicht nur Schwerhörigen helfen, sondern auch Menschen, die eine Fremdsprache lernen möchten.

Auszeichnungen
 Twitter-Chef Jack Dorsey, der sie auch bereits in das Münchner Seehaus zum Abendessen eingeladen hatte, setzte einen Tweet von Probst auf eine von ABC News publizierte Liste der weltweiten Top-Ten-Tweets des Jahres 2011.
 2011 wurde Julia Probst von den Goldenen Bloggern als "Bloggerin des Jahres" ausgezeichnet.
 Bei dem Blog Mädchenmannschaft wurde Probst zum "Bloggermädchen des Jahres 2011" gewählt.
 2013 wurde ihr Blog für The BOBs nominiert.

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2018 wurde Probst Mutter eines Kindes.

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So, in the Ozarks today, we've had our usual routine run of unpredictable weather. We had freezing rain craziness early in the week, and it's 60 degrees today. While that makes for a bit of sartorial whiplash, it also gets me the most wear out of my closet. I can wear my sweaters, boots, jeans, skirts, dresses, and sandals pretty much all in the same week! All that also means I get to rock bare legs sooner than expected, which means taking the time to shave.
Tip #1: Pay attention to the direction of your hair growth!
This doesn't just apply to legs, either. I remember the most revolutionary time I figured out how to shave my underarms, from another style blog years and years ago that escapes my memory now. Basically, you shave against the grain, then with the grain, then make an 'X' to finish up. The reason for that? Your underarm hair doesn't grow in one simple direction, so why would you shave it that way? This applies to anywhere hair grows where you decide you don't want it: legs, the backs of your knees, your underarms, or your face. Working with the grain always works better than fighting or disregarding it, and your skin will be happier and less irritated as a result.
Do. Not. Skip. Shave. Cream. I know, sometimes you've run out or it's on a shelf that's not by the tub, or you're in a hurry and water just seems faster. It has been my experience that it would be better in that case to skip shaving and change outfit plans than risk the pain and irritation that improper shaving elements can cause. Also, don't forget to prep on your 'off' days if you have them. In my case, even with the best of shave creams and sharp razors, I will get razor burn if I don't skip a day in between shaves. On those skip-days, I've seen better luck with avoiding irritation if I still remember to lotion up and keep my skin hydrated and happy.
The first time I shaved my legs, I borrowed my mom's razor without asking because I was a grown-up little tween that was going to take on this whole shaving ordeal myself. I hurried way too fast, didn't know what I was doing, and pushed down WAY too hard and ended up with two matching oval shaped marks on my shins where I basically skinned myself. There are still faint little scars on my legs from that, and you'd think I'd learned a little something from that. Of course, last week I was also in a hurry and in that rush, pushed wayyy too hard on parts of my skin as I was shaving. This translated to red, angry patches that just got angrier when I covered them up in jeans instead of the skirt I had planned on wearing. Don't push too hard. Shave twice if you need to, but be gentle with your skin. Your skin does such a good job of holding in your insides, you should baby it every chance you get!
Tip #4: Keep your blades sharp, and storage is key.
I swear I'm not lecturing, but if you keep your razor in your shower, you need to move it. The damp and warmth is going to breed bacteria, and if you cut yourself, that bacteria is going to end up in your skin and bloodstream. Also, it will dull your razor which will pull on your skin and not do nearly enough to cut the hair follicles efficiently. One way to keep up with sharp razors (once you've moved your razor to a better location of course!), and definitely the easiest, would be a subscription box! I'd recommend Harry's, since they offer a monthly box with high-quality 5 blade razor heads, at half the cost of comparable razors. Plus, they're delivered to your door with a bottle of shave gel, for the easiest way to keep up with your shaving needs.
On top of that, and the real reason I love Harry's, is their Harry's 1+1 giving model. They donate 1% of every product purchase to worthy causes, and all employees donate 1% of their time to charity organizations. Great products with great ethics go a long way in my book!
Are there any tips and tricks you'd like to share? I definitely am NOT the end all be all for shaving, and always love feedback! Let me know in the comments!


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Q: How to solve "Warning: triggers are created with compilation errors"? Hi sorry for the inconvenience of posting a bad question. So below is the edit version of the question:
Purpose of this task:
In this task, I am trying to apply the company's top client is the one who has purchased the most a discount with 15% discount. One of the requirement before creating this trigger is that - should not hardcode the top client since the top client could change when more purchases are made by other clients. I have created a trigger called TOP_CLIENT and edited the code as below:
AFTER UPDATE ON PURCHASE
BEGIN
  SELECT PURCHASENO FROM PURCHASE
  WHERE (SELECT MAX(AMOUNT) FROM PURCHASE P
         JOIN CLIENT C ON P.PURCHASENO = C.CLIENTNO);
UPDATE PURCHASE
SET AMOUNT = (AMOUNT * 0.85)
END;
/

NOTE THAT:
The table CLIENT and PURCHASE are already created and existed in the database.
Shown errors within this code:
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Please comment if any of the above doesn't make sense or have any questions related! Thank you!

A: First, I suggest adding a numeric DiscountRate column to the  Client discount and populating it the applicable rate for any clients who get a discount.
Next, I suggest adding a numeric column called the same DiscountRate to the Purchase table.
With those in place, you can update any purchase row AFTER INSERT OR UPDATE only if the DiscountRate has not yet been applied to the purchase or is not equal to the current client discountrate, depending on your business logic;
DROP TRIGGER TOP_DOSCOUNT;
/
CREATE TRIGGER TOP_DOSCOUNT
    AFTER INSERT OR UPDATE ON PURCHASE
    FOR EACH ROW
    WHEN DiscountRate IS NULL

    DECLARE dr PURCHASE.DiscountRate%type;

    SELECT nvl(C.DiscountRate,0.0) INTO dr FROM CLIENT C
      WHERE PurchaseNo = C.ClientNo;
    UPDATE PURCHASE
    SET Amount = Amount * (1 - dr), DiscountRate = dr;
    END;
    /

I am unsure if you want to constantly be updating all your prior purchase records with new discount rates. If not, then I suggest this should Only be an insert trigger...but only you know your business logic to be implemented!

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Birds of Nebraska - Online > Introduction
By the end of 2017, Nebraska had an official state bird list that includes 461 species. Of this total, approximately 350 occur annually and about 200 regularly breed in the state. In addition to accepted species, there are others that have been unsuccessfully introduced, unacceptably documented, or species whose origin was in question. In all, the Birds of Nebraska — Online includes 512 individual species accounts. These species accounts generally follow the format used by Sharpe et al (2001) and readers are referred to that work for in-depth introductory sections on Nebraska's physical environment, biological communities, and history of ornithology. In addition to what is found in Sharpe et al (2001), we provide below a brief overview of our study area, Nebraska, as well as information supplemental to Sharpe et al (2001) that has become available since that volume was published. Finally, we provide a page on "How to Use" species accounts page that describes the format and style conventions of the species accounts included in Birds of Nebraska — Online.
Nebraska is located near the geographic center of North America and totals 200,365 square kilometers (77,358 square miles) and is divided into 93 counties (Figure 1). The human population totals 1.8 million as of the 2010 census (U.S. Census 2017), and resides primarily in the east, especially in the state's largest cities of Omaha and Lincoln. Large portions of the north-central part of the state do not have any cities > 5,000 residents (Figure 2).
Nebraska generally slopes gently downhill from west to east (Figure 3), with the state's lowest elevation, less than 260 meters (850 feet) above sea level, located in the far southeast tip in Richardson County (Condra 1906). The highest elevation of more than 1,615 meters (5300 feet) above sea level is found in southwest Kimball County near the Colorado and Wyoming borders (Condra 1906). As a result of the general slope, Nebraska is drained from west to east by several major mid-continental rivers that include the Niobrara, Platte, Republican, and their tributaries, and portions of other rivers such as the Little Blue, Big Blue, Big Nemaha, and Little Nemaha (Figure 4, 5). All rivers found in Nebraska eventually drain into the Missouri River, which also defines the state's eastern boundary with Iowa, Missouri, and South Dakota.
Historically, the overwhelming majority of the landscape of Nebraska was prairie (Figure 6). Tallgrass prairie covered about the eastern third of the state and transitioned to mixed-grass prairie in central Nebraska and eventually gave way to shortgrass prairie in the west (Schneider et al 2011). Relatively small areas of oak-hickory and riparian forests were present primarily in the east, especially along river and stream corridors. In the west, pine woodland and savannah were found on escarpments in the Panhandle. In the middle portion of the Niobrara River, a mixing of eastern, western, and remnant northern ecological communities is present as a result of long-term climate shifts over millennia (Schneider et al 2011).
Nebraska's contemporary vegetation is both different and unchanged from what was present historically (Figure 7). Large areas with soils and topography favorable to row crop agriculture have been converted, especially in the east and south-central where corn and soybean production dominates the landscape in areas that were formerly tallgrass and mixed-grass prairie. Agricultural development has also greatly altered many of the riverine and aquatic systems in the state (Archer et al 2017). Many wetlands were drained or filled to prevent flooding of crops (LaGrange 2005). In other areas, river flows were diverted and reservoirs and canals were created to store and deliver water needed to sustain crops during growing seasons.
Areas of the state not compatible with row–crop agriculture, either because of poor soils, steep topography, or both, retain much of their native vegetative communities. For example, the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska remain largely intact. Upland oak-hickory forest is still present in areas of the east were it occurred historically, but in some areas, especially near large cities such as Omaha and Bellevue, it is fragmented due to residential development. Escarpments in the west also retain vegetation communities similar to what was present historically. However, lack of fire for decades has resulted in overly dense stands of pines and cedars in many areas and, more recently, catastrophic fires have burned large tracts.
Figure 1. Nebraska's Counties.
Figure 2. Spatial distribution of cities with > 5,000 residents in 2010.
Figure 3. Elevational relief of Nebraska. Lowest elevations above sea level are in the southeast and are colored dark green. Highest elevations above sea level are in the west and are colored dark red.
Figure 4. Rivers and major streams of Nebraska.
Figures 5. River and major stream drainages of Nebraska. Different colors represent different drainages. Names of river and major stream drainages can be found in Figure 4.
Figure 6. Native vegetation of Nebraska. Map based on data from Kaul and Rolfsmeier (1983) and used with permission from R. Kaul, University of Nebraska, and Les Howard, Conservation and Survey Division, University of Nebraska.
Figure 7. Contemporary land-use and/or vegetation of Nebraska. Map based on 2005 Gap Analysis Program (GAP) of the U.S. Geological Survey.
History of Nebraska Ornithology
Here, we add the following sections on W. Edgar Taylor and Daniel H. Talbot to the biographies included in "Late University Period: 1860-1915" (see Sharpe et al 2001).
W. Edgar Taylor
Little appears to be known about W. Edgar Taylor, who was a Professor of Natural History and Geology at Nebraska State Normal School, now Peru State College, at Peru, Nebraska, for at least four years around 1892. Professor Taylor produced the first annotated list of the birds of Nebraska (Taylor 1888). Oddly, the only citation of this list by subsequent authors, notably Bruner et al (1904), was that of Wolcott (1902) in a bibliography of Nebraska ornithology. In a review of this paper published in The Auk, James A. Allen (1889) noted that "the author states that the list is based, in addition to his own "comparatively meagre" observations, upon every source of reliable information, published or unpublished, open to him, including records published in Baird's 'Birds of North America,' Dr. Aughey's 'Locust Feeding Birds,' and the records and collections of the Normal Science Society, and of various personal friends. The list is briefly annotated, and is apparently very carefully compiled"; it contained "no improbable records". Allen also noted that "A number of western forms of eastern species which are unquestionably common in the western part of the State are omitted"; as stated by Taylor,, at the time knowledge of these western taxa in Nebraska was limited. Taylor and an associate, A.H. Van Vleet, in 1888, began a series of three articles in Ornithologist and Oologist entitled "Notes on Nebraska Birds" (Taylor and Van Vleet 1888, 1888, 1889). The authors stated: "The only published records made on the birds of Nebraska are found in "Birds of North America," Vol. I, 1856, by Baird, Cassin and Lawrence; also in Annual Report of United States Entomological Commission, 1877, is an article by Dr. Samuel Aughey, entitled, "Aughey on Locust Feeding Birds." These records are very unsatisfactory and incomplete, as well as somewhat out of date, being classified under the old nomenclature. In the articles now published, we have endeavored, by freely using information from every source, to bring up the past records, as well as add additional notes made by ourselves or reliable parties. When a species is well known and generally distributed, no mention is made of the various references, but when the species is thought to be rare, or only mentioned by one or two, the authorities are quoted."
Daniel H. Talbot
There is an extensive collection of Nebraska specimens collected by D.H. Talbot in the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History (www.vertnet.org, accessed November 2017). Prominent among these are grassland birds, including many specimens of Lapland and Chestnut-collared Longspurs, American Tree, Vesper, Savannah, and Song sparrows, Bobolink, Western Meadowlark, Red-winged Blackbird, and Dickcissel. Although most of these 1000+ specimens were collected in 1884, predating the earliest specimens at the University of Nebraska State Museum, we only cite as voucher specimens those from the Talbot Collection that add to knowledge of Nebraska birds.
Also, we make the following updates to Sharpe et al (2001) involving "The Swenk years, 1900-1940", and "Recent Ornithology".
The Swenk years, 1900-1940
A. M. Brooking was a very popular museum director and had a strong following in the Hastings area. One outgrowth of this relationship was the development of the Hastings (later Brooking) Bird Club, which remained very active many years after Brooking's death. One of the results of Brooking's influence was the development of an excellent representative collection of the birds of Nebraska at the Hastings Museum. Several significant specimens either reside in that collection or were once part of that collection.
Unfortunately, doubts have arisen in recent years about the validity of some of the significant specimens in the Hastings Museum collection. We have dealt with these cases in the relevant Species Accounts. These doubts concern a major contributor of specimens to the Brooking collection, Cyrus A. (Cy) Black of Kearney, a sportsman, hunter, and professional taxidermist, and his association with Miles Maryott of Oshkosh. Black and Maryott not only collected several quite rare specimens, but also some which subsequently have proved unique for Nebraska. Black provided taxidermy services to the Hastings Museum, and presumably had access to the accession and labelling procedures. It has been alleged by a long-time member of the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, John Plank of Council Bluffs, IA, now deceased, that Black, or Black and Brooking in collusion, "created" some Nebraska records by obtaining specimens from elsewhere and claiming that they were of Nebraska origin. Plank, in personal discussions with Roger Sharpe, related that he learned of these activities from Black who was his mentor while growing up in Kearney (see, for example, species account on Lesser Prairie-Chicken).
Recent Ornithology
The mid-1980s saw some important changes within the Nebraska Ornithologists Union (NOU), probably a result of the rapidly-increasing popularity of birding as promoted by the American Birding Association. Until this time, reports of bird sightings were sent either to the Editor of Nebraska Bird Review or to the national journal North American Birds. Nebraska Bird Review Editor Rusty Cortelyou, for the years 1959-1993, laboriously published "Notes" of sightings he received as well as compiling the voluminous Occurrence Reports for spring and fall, and Christmas Bird Counts. This work was continued by subsequent Editors Ray Korpi and Rosalind Morris through 1994. Frances Williams included reports from Nebraska for 1966-1988 in her "Southern Great Plains Region" section in North America Birds, published by the Audubon Society and then by the American Birding Association. Williams was succeeded by the current Southern Great Plains Region compiler, Joseph Grzybowski, in 1988, assisted since 2003 by Ross Silcock, Seasonal Reports compiler for Nebraska Bird Review, the quarterly journal of NOU, since 1992. The current editors of Nebraska Bird Review are Janis Paseka and Joseph Gubanyi (Technical Editor).
At the urging of Wayne Mollhoff, NOU instituted a Records Committee whose charge was to produce and curate the "Official List of the Birds of Nebraska". In 1986 two articles related to the operations of a records committee were published, including the initial set of bylaws (Mollhoff 1986, Wilson 1986). The "First Report of the NOU Records Committee" was published in 1987 by its Chairman, Wayne Mollhoff (1987), and the first "Official List", largely based on "The Birds of Nebraska, A Critically Evaluated List" (Bray et al 1986) was published in 1988 (Mollhoff 1988) by the NOU Records Committee, chaired by Wayne Mollhoff and composed of members Tanya Bray, Ruth C. Green, Alice Kenitz, Thomas E. Labedz, Gary Lingle, and Babs Padelford.
Major advances in knowledge of Nebraska's avifauna were made with the two exceptional Breeding Bird Atlas projects coordinated by Wayne Mollhoff, in 1984-1989 and 2006-2011 (Mollhoff 2001, 2016), which were provided financial support by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Wildlife Conservation Fund and State Wildlife Grant Program, Nebraska Ornithologists' Union, Michael Forsberg, and University of Nebraska State Museum. In addition, the oft-neglected ornithology of western Nebraska was significantly updated with the numerous field trips to the Panhandle and Keith County in the 1990s by Stephen J. Dinsmore, at the time a graduate student in Colorado.
Important publications since 2001 include Paul Johnsgard's (2009) online revision of his 1979 book "Birds of the Great Plains" (Johnsgard 1979) and its supplement (2009). Johnsgard (2007, 2013) revised his Checklist of Nebraska Birds twice, in online versions. Brown et al (2012) published an update of their 1996 and 2001 lists of birds occurring at Lake McConaughy, Keith Co and the surrounding region (Brown et al 1996, Brown and Brown 2001). In addition, Brown and Johnsgard (2013) published an online eBook "Birds of the Central Platte River Valley and Adjacent Counties" and Jorgensen (2012) published "Birds of the Rainwater Basin".
Perhaps the most important change affecting Nebraska ornithology since 2001 has been the rapid acceptance and use of eBird (www.eBird.org) as a reporting system for checklist-based sightings from birders world-wide. eBird now has a large database of Nebraska bird sightings, continually reviewed for accuracy by eight professional and amateur Nebraska ornithologists. This database is most useful for its overview of the occurrence of the more common Nebraska species. The eBird database has become a major information resource used by birders learning about rare bird reports as well as a data repository used in compiling the Seasonal Reports for Nebraska Bird Review, along with reports to the Yahoo groups list "NEBIRDS" by observers who do not use eBird. Social media are also becoming an important source of data, including posting of photographs by individuals who do not necessarily know the identity of the birds they observe. The evolution of birding, and specifically information sharing, in the digital landscape is likely to continue to influence birding for years to come.
Allen, J.A. 1889. Recent Literature. Taylor's Catalogue of Nebraska Birds. Auk 6: 332-333.
Archer, J. C., R. Edwards, L.M. L.M. Howard, D.A. Wilhite, and D.J. Wishart. 2017. Atlas of Nebraska. University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Brown, M.B., S.J. Dinsmore, and C.R. Brown. 2012. Birds of Southwestern Nebraska. University of Nebraska- Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Brown, M.B., and P.A. Johnsgard. 2013. Birds of the Central Platte River Valley and Adjacent Counties. Zea E-Books. 15.
Condra, G. 1906. Geography of Nebraska. University Publishing Company, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
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Johnsgard, P.A. 2013. The Birds of Nebraska (revised edition). Published by the author, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Kaul, R.B., and S.B. Rolfsmeier. 1983. Native vegetation of Nebraska (map). Conservation and Survey Division, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
LaGrange, T. 2005. Guide to Nebraska's wetlands and their conservation needs. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
LaGrange, T., R. Stutheit, M. Gilbert, D. Shurtliff, and P.M. Whitehead. 2011. Sedimentation of Nebraska's playa wetlands: a review of current knowledge and issues. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Mollhoff, W.J. 1986. By-Laws of the N.O.U. Records Committee. NBR 54: 72-74.
Mollhoff, W.J. 1988. The Official List of the Birds of Nebraska. NBR 56: 86-96.
Mollhoff, W.J. 2001. The Nebraska Breeding Bird Atlas 1984-1989. Nebraska Ornithologists' Union Occasional Papers No. 7. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Schneider, R., K. Stoner, G. Steinauer, M. Panella, and M. Humpert. 2011. The Nebraska Natural Legacy Project: State Wildlife Action Plan. 2nd ed. Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Sharpe, R.S., W.R. Silcock and J.G. Jorgensen. 2001. Birds of Nebraska: their occurrence and temporal distribution. University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.
Smith, L.M. 2003. Playas of the Great Plains. University of Texas Press, Austin, Texas, USA.
Taylor, W.E. 1888. A catalogue of Nebraska birds arranged according to the Checklist of the American Ornithological Union. Annual Report of the Nebraska State Board of Agriculture for the year 1887. Lincoln, Nebraska: State Journal Company.
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Wolcott, R.H. 1902. A review of Nebraska ornithology. Proceedings Nebraska Ornithologists' Union 3: 93-105.


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Maintaining momentum
Qualcomm's vice president of business development for the Middle East and North Africa, Jay Srage, looks at the evolution of mobile broadband technology.
By Jay Srage Published April 25, 2009
The power of wireless continues to capture the imagination of people everywhere, and our industry has much to be proud of. Over the past year we've seen impressive traction for smartphones, continuing excitement over USB dongles and 3G notebooks, and a growing consumer awareness of the benefits of high-speed wireless connectivity.
Over 735 million people worldwide already connect to 3G services, and this number will continue to grow as the world's two largest mobile markets, China and India, launch 3G networks this year.
Mobile broadband is the key to enabling the much-discussed convergence of wireless communications, computing and personal electronic devices, taking our industry way beyond the traditional mobile handset. - Jay Srage, Qualcomm's vice president of business development for the Middle East and North Africa
Mobile broadband is the key to enabling the much-discussed convergence of wireless communications, computing and personal electronic devices, taking our industry way beyond the traditional mobile handset. HSPA has become the world's fastest growing wireless technology, providing compelling evidence that mobile broadband is truly coming of age.
We are now witnessing operators upgrade to HSPA+, since it doubles capacity and delivers higher data rates while leveraging their current network investments. The challenge now is how to best meet the growing mass-market demand for mobile broadband in the future. So what comes next?
When combined with evolved 3G mobile broadband, LTE will allow for a leap in the number of users and new devices connected to data services, providing an efficient path into new spectrum, higher peak rates and improved user experiences.
The door is opening for our vision of a totally connected world where all kinds of devices communicate seamlessly, inspiring a growing array of new types of connected services. The success of 3G mobile broadband and the industry's excitement about LTE both validate Qualcomm's belief that the mobile world and the internet are most powerful when brought together.
As operators expand their portfolio of mobile broadband offerings, our goal is to enable them the flexibility to deploy the mix of technologies that work best for them based on their market strategies, existing networks, spectrum assets and opportunities. To meet that goal, we are heavily investing in new mobile broadband technologies such as HSPA+ and LTE and working with key industry partners to bring a full range of multimode devices to market. In fact, multimode chipset solutions are a cornerstone to our strategy.
In the first half of 2009 we will sample the industry's first fully standards-compliant multimode LTE/ HSPA/ EV-DO chipset. Combined with our latest RF solution, it will support these technologies across the full range of commercial frequency bands.
For many years, the results of technology advancements were often measured in exponential terms. For example, the transition from analog to digital resulted in a tenfold increase in capacity. Driven to achieve new levels of performance, engineers focused heavily on finding new ways to improve the radio link, continually evolving the air interface to new heights.
However, we are now facing the theoretical limits of the air link and new evolutions are netting less dramatic gains in terms of bits/sec/Hz. Given the immutable laws of information theory and physics, the question now is how to continue the momentum that we have all worked so hard to achieve.
There are many mature and powerful tools now available to both HSPA+ and LTE platforms that provide significant capacity enhancements. These include interference cancellation and advanced antenna techniques like MIMO and beam forming. In future, one of the most promising methods of increasing performance and enhancing user experience is to focus on the network topology, optimising the physical layout of network infrastructure to improve the more relevant metric of bits/sec/Hz/km2.
The use of picocells, femtocells and wireless relays in combination with appropriate resource scheduling and interference management have the potential to dramatically improve user experience and overall network capacity.
Voice and data connectivity have fueled the growth of our industry for the past quarter century. To support this growth networks have expanded both in capacity and coverage. Continents are now practically blanketed with radio signals, making it possible for relatively low power devices to be connected. Why not connect everything then?
Extremely low power devices like health sensors may need a nearby node such as a cell phone, small low power devices may need to help each other via multiple hops to reach the destination, and some devices may be more effective just connecting directly with each other, for example peer-to-peer. These are exciting areas of research, and I have no doubt that we can maintain the momentum.
Given the recent successes of HSPA, the availability of HSPA+, the advent of LTE, and other exciting new things on the horizon our industry has the opportunity to flourish and prosper in even the toughest of economic times.
With more than a billion units shipped worldwide annually, the mobile phone has emerged as the world's most popular device, surpassing sales of other seemingly ubiquitous consumer devices like televisions and computers. For people in every corner of the globe, the mobile phone has moved from a luxury to a necessity, increasingly serving as a "personal gateway" that is always there, providing a highly tailored connection to the people and the data that matters most to them.
The dialog about what comes next continues to evolve, but we believe the future holds considerable opportunity for all of us in the wireless community.
Together with our many partners worldwide, we are determined to enable the evolution of mobile broadband and the growth of compelling wireless services, continually investing in R&D that will make our vision of seamless and ubiquitous connectivity a reality for everyone and everything.
In February Qualcomm announced that it had expanded its device chipset roadmap to include Long Term Evolution (LTE). It says that its three multi-mode "Mobile Data Modem" chipsets will deliver significant flexibility to the industry by supporting LTE, as well as other 3GPP and 3GPP2 standards, while the MDM9 series chipsets will allow UMTS and CDMA2000 operators to upgrade to future LTE services while preserving backward compatibility to their existing 3G UMTS and CDMA2000 networks.
"Qualcomm is in a very unique position with LTE, being one of the very few companies that will be able to offer multi-mode solutions that deliver an upgrade path for operators looking to complement their existing 3G networks with LTE," said Steve Mollenkopf, senior vice president of product management for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies. "We are pleased that we will be able to leverage our industry-leading technology position to offer LTE solutions to our customers."
The new family of MDM9-series chipsets will support UMTS, HSPA+, EV-DO Rev. B, UMB as well as LTE. The LTE solutions are scheduled to sample in the second quarter of 2009.
Etisalat introduces weekly and monthly international calling packs
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This spacious family home on desirable South Granville area offers over 7,000 sqft of comfortable living area. Deep lot size 66' x 179.88'. Grand foyer features 18' soaring ceiling & chandelier. Sunken Living room with 14' high ceiling. Gourmet kitchen with dining area and breakfast nook. A spacious den with built-ins. A total of 7 bedrooms incl. a large master bedroom with fireplace & have a potential to make it 9 bedrooms! Entertainment sized family room, recreation room, hot tub and landscaped backyard are for your enjoyment or entertaining. A short drive to Vancouver Airport, Oakridge shopping mall and downtown.


The LoRa Alliance has started a dedicated incentive promotion program for LoRaWAN™ device, sensor and module manufacturers.
u-blox announced the SARA-R412M, an LTE Cat M1, NB-IoT, and quad band 2G (EGPRS) module with worldwide coverage.
NEC has opened its first Advanced Centre for Experimentation (ACE) in Singapore, aiming to facilitate the company's global Research & Development capabilities.
7layers introduces a new NB-IoT USIM Test Bench according to GCF WI#266.


Patients undergoing bariatric surgery often develop new vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies or exacerbate prior deficiencies after surgery. Several bariatric supplement products exist including oral tablets and transdermal patches. The purpose of this study is to observe the concentrations of serum micronutrients and determine how many deficiencies develop in patients who use a transdermal patch.
Patients will undergo either a sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass procedure. All patients enrolled will have previously chosen to use the Patch MD MultiVitamin Plus patch for vitamin and mineral supplementation versus oral or other dosage forms of vitamins after surgery. A conversation between the patient and provider will occur first during a pre operative appointment, at which time the patient will be presented with the option to use oral vitamins or the Patch MD MultiVitamin Plus patch after surgery. Only if the patient chooses the patch will he/she be made aware of the study and recruited. Pre operative blood draws will be used to determine baseline micronutrient serum concentrations and existing deficiencies. The Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) will be used pre operatively to determine baseline gastrointestinal symptoms. Post operative blood draws and GSRS data will be collected at 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year after surgery.
The transdermal patch contains vitamins A, D, E, K2, C, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid, cyanocobalamin, calcium, iron, phosphorous, iodine, magnesium, zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, molybdenum, potassium, chloride, and boron.
The primary end point is the percentage of participants who have two or more deficiencies of vitamins B1, B6, B12, folate, D, zinc, calcium, copper, and iron one year after bariatric surgery after using the Patch MD™ MultiVitamin Plus transdermal patch for supplementation.
The average increase among all subjects using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. For constipation syndrome, three symptoms (constipation, hard stools, feeling of incomplete evacuation) will each be measured on a seven point Likert scale (0=no symptom, 6=most severe symptom). The three values will be averaged to provide one value which will represent constipation syndrome.
The average increase among all subjects using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. For diarrhea syndrome, three symptoms (diarrhea, loose stools, urgent need for defecation) will each be measured on a seven point Likert scale (0=no symptom, 6=most severe symptom). The three values will be averaged to provide one value which will represent diarrhea syndrome.
The average increase among all subjects using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. For indigestion syndrome, five symptoms (nausea, stomach rumbling, feeling bloated, burping, and passing gas) will each be measured on a seven point Likert scale (0=no symptom, 6=most severe symptom). The five values will be averaged to provide one value which will represent indigestion syndrome.
The average increase among all subjects using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. For acid reflux syndrome, two symptoms (heart burn and acid reflux) will each be measured on a seven point Likert scale (0=no symptom, 6=most severe symptom). The two values will be averaged to provide one value which will represent acid reflux syndrome.
The average increase among all subjects using the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale. For abdominal pain syndrome, two symptoms (stomach ache and hunger pains) will each be measured on a seven point Likert scale (0=no symptom, 6=most severe symptom). The two values will be averaged to provide one value which will represent abdominal pain syndrome.
Adult patients undergoing bariatric surgery for weight loss who have chosen to use a transdermal patch for vitamin and mineral supplementation will be recruited to complete the study. All eligible patients within the institution will be recruited.


Anytime I can save money and make my daily routine greener and more natural, I do. That's why I'm so excited to share the easy homemade mouthwash recipe I created.
When I began my transition to natural living I gave up some not-so-healthy products because I couldn't find a suitable healthy replacement. Mouthwash was one of those items.
I'm so happy to have created a DIY mouthwash that I can feel good about using. I love that it's so easy to make and that it leaves my mouth feeling fresh and clean.
I used to use a natural brand of mouthwash from the health food store, but when I discovered that it contained sorbitol and xylitol, both of which make me feel sick when ingested in even the smallest amounts, I stopped using it. For a while I gave up mouthwash altogether and I really missed it.
It's difficult to find a mouthwash that's not sweetened at all. Sure, sorbitol and xylitol are sold as natural sweeteners, but since they make me feel sick I don't really care if they're natural or not. They simply don't work for me.
I wanted a simple water-based mouthwash that would clean my mouth and leave it feeling fresh. I also wanted nice minty breath, but that wasn't at the top of my wish list.
Fortunately, I got everything I wanted with this homemade mouthwash.
One day when I brushed my teeth with my homemade toothpaste it dawned on me that I could use the same essential oils in a mouthwash recipe that I used in my toothpaste recipe and probably get an even better clean than a conventional mouthwash gives!
By combining water, colloidal silver, thieves essential oil blend, and peppermint essential oil, I created a simple but powerful homemade mouthwash.
Why thieves oil and peppermint oil? As for peppermint oil, I love the flavor. Spearmint essential oil and orange essential oil make lovely mouthwash ingredients, as well.
Thieves oil has a wonderful cinnamon flavor, but I find it to be a little bitter. The peppermint oil balances it nicely and gives my homemade mouthwash the taste that I expect mouthwash to have.
The essential oils are one of my favorite things about this mouthwash, but if you prefer an unflavored mouthwash you can skip them.
I added colloidal silver as an ingredient in my DIY mouthwash a few months after I created the original recipe.
In a glass container (only glass, no plastic!) mix the water, colloidal silver, thieves oil and peppermint oil.
Pour about a half-ounce into a small glass cup or shot glass , put in your mouth and swish for as long as is comfortable. Do NOT swallow the mouthwash.
In a glass container (only glass, no plastic!), mix the water, colloidal silver, thieves oil and peppermint oil.
Pour about a half-ounce into a small glass cup or shot glass, put in your mouth and swish for as long as is comfortable. Do NOT swallow the mouthwash.
*You must use therapeutic-grade oils, preferably from Young Living. I cannot promise that any oils except the ones I use in this recipe are safe to ingest.


Just messin' around a little.
"To Be a Milker of Giant Bees One Must Be Well Armored"
I'm working on some heavy duty projects but in the meantime I will post things like sketchbook excerpts and drawings. It's always fun to revisit the sketchbook and find things that work. This was one of the stream of consciousness doodles for my ongoing BCT project. Thought it reminded me of Alien's lazy uncle.
Latest on copper. I won't be doing as many of these. Copper is getting pricey and it's pretty demanding. What can I say, lazy.
It's always exciting to start a new sketchbook. Fresh book = fresh ideas right? I'm trying a book that I've never used before. We'll see how it goes. I've added another sketch page from the monster thing I'm doing with BCT. Maybe post some more refined stuff when I get permission.
Brand new painting. I have a few in the pipeline. Want it? From here on out I am going to try not forget to do beautiful. Sometimes I feel, whether consciously or not, I forget beauty.
"But I Don't Like Bird"


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Maria Georgieuna Zakharevich (; born November 28, 1936, in Minsk region, Belarus) is a Belarusian theater actress, director, and People's Artists of Belorussian SSR awarded with Order of Friendship of Peoples (1986), Order of Francysk Skaryna (2020), Veteran of Labour medal (1987), and Francysk Skaryna medal (1996).

Biography

Zakharevich graduated from Belarusian State Academy of Arts in 1957 and was hired by Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater. For nearly 50 years of service, Zakharevich played more than 60 roles. She performed roles in any genre be it drama, comedy, or tragedy.

She was featured in the movies:
 "Somebody else's fatherland",
 "I, Francysk Skaryna...",
 "People in the swamp",
 "Ruins shoot...", etc.

In 2016, in commemoration of Zakharevich's 80th anniversary, Myadzel Museum of People's Glory dedicated a special photo exhibition to her.

Awards
 Recipient of the State Prize of Byelorussian SSR (1984).
 Certificate of Merit of the Council of Minister of the Republic of Belarus.
 Orders of the Friendship of Peoples (1986) and Francysk Skaryna (2020).
 Medals Veteran of Labour (1987) and Francysk Skaryna (1996).
 People's Artist of Byelorussian SSR (1977).
 Honorary Citizen of the Minsk Oblast (2012).
 Honorary Citizen of Myadel Region (2014).

References

Bibliography

 Ліпскі У. Нарачанская Чайка: п'еса-ява пра Марыю Захарэвіч, народную артыстку Беларусі / Уладзімір Ліпскі. — Мінск : Беларусь, 2006. — 125 с.: іл. — .
 Захаревич Мария Георгиевна на сайте Национальной киностудии «Беларусьфільм»
 Захаревич Мария Георгиевна на сайте Белорусские актёры театра и кино
 Захаревич Мария Георгиевна на официальном сайте Минского областного исполнительного комитета
 Захаревич Мария Георгиевна на сайте Мядельского районного исполнительного комитета
 Личное дело. Мария Захаревич: В рот режиссёрам никогда не смотрела
 Творческая встреча с одной из величайших актрис — Марией Георгиевной Захаревич
 Мария Захаревич: ОБЫКНОВЕННОЕ ЧУДО
 У гасцях — Марыя Захарэвіч (бел.)

Belarusian film actresses
Belarusian State Academy of Arts alumni
People's Artists of Belarus
Recipients of the Byelorussian SSR State Prize
Recipients of the Order of Friendship of Peoples
Recipients of the Order of Francysk Skaryna
21st-century Belarusian actresses
20th-century Belarusian actresses
Soviet actresses
Living people
1936 births


Kenting Holiday Hotel offers 4-star accommodation in Hengchun Township. It also provides a sauna, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi. The hotel has 281 rooms and has been recently refurbished. Guests can take advantage of the recreational activities on offer, such as bicycle rental, billiards and a playground. The rooms are air conditioned and include bottled water, a refrigerator and an in-room closet. They are also equipped with a telephone and a hair dryer. Providing local and kosher dishes, Kenting Holiday Hotel's elegant restaurant is a convenient dining option for guests wanting to enjoy a meal close to their accommodation. Hengchun Airport is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. National Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium, Sichongxi Hot Springs and Kenting National Park are nearby.


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News Release - May 18, 2017
Chief Justice directs action on traffic, civil cases, self-represented litigants, and technology
Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye directs immediate council action on four recommendations from the Futures Commission.
Futures Commission Report
Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye
Judicial Council of California
Chief Justice's Letter to Judicial Council Internal Chairs and Administrative D…
News Release - June 16, 2017
Supreme Court to launch eFiling July 10, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO—Jorge Navarrete, Court Administrator and Clerk of the Supreme Court of California today announced that the Supreme Court will launch voluntary eFiling under California Rule of Court 8.70 beginning July 10, 2017, and the program will become mandatory effective September 1, 2017.
Archived Training Webinar
Supreme Court of California
Practices & Procedures
Oral Argument Webcast Archive
News Release - July 7, 2017
Supreme Court Publishes eFiling Rules
SAN FRANCISCO—The Supreme Court of California has published its eFiling rules that will support the launch on Monday July 10, 2017 of its electronic filing system. The court has adopted a phased approach to the system's implementation, which will initially be voluntary for filers, but become mandatory on September 1, and reduces the related number of paper copies required to two.
Supreme Court Rules Regarding Electronic Filing
eFiling Resources and Frequently Asked Questions
eFiling Training Webinar (Archived)
Supreme Court of California Website
Civics Movement Gains Ground
Inspired by the Chief Justice, 13 California counties launch efforts to boost civic education.
California Supreme Court Helps to Shed Light on Legal System
Webcasts of the court's oral arguments have been accessed more than 44,000 times since it began streaming them last year.
Oral Argument Webcasts
Courts Adapt to Tech-Savvy Users
More than 150 judges, court managers and IT professionals came together in Sacramento last week to find new ways to harness technologies to offer better service and access to the public.
News Release - September 1, 2017
Supreme Court Launches Mandatory eFiling
Court publishes amended rules, FAQs for mandatory electronic filing beginning September 1.
News Release - February 28, 2019
Chief Justice Announces Winners of 2019 Civic Learning Awards
California Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye announced today the recipients of the 2018-2019 Civic Learning Awards to 92 schools, the most award recipients in the program's history.
Feature - March 18, 2019
2011–2019: The Judicial Branch Under the Leadership of Chief Justice Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye
As the Chief Justice prepares to address the Legislature on the 2019 State of the Judiciary, a look back at some key judicial branch milestones.
Futures Commission
News Release - April 17, 2019
California Supreme Court Justice Goodwin H. Liu Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Founded in 1780, the academy is one of the nation's most prestigious honor societies that recognizes global leaders across diverse fields who are addressing societal challenges and advancing the public good.
Wise Words from California Supreme Court Justices to the Class of 2019
Two justices of the California Supreme Court addressed hundreds of California's newest law school graduates this commencement season. Here's some of the advice they shared.
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Based on President Trump's rhetoric with the wall and the Muslim ban, you would think that terrorism is a huge safety issue for the U.S. But how much of a danger does it really pose? Americans are much more scared of terrorism than they should be, and 24 hour cable news is a major reason why.
After the Virginia shooting, the media was quick to humanize the shooter, who was a white, male, Bernie supporter. Obviously, this isn't how it always goes down.
#66: Can Puerto Rico Beat the System?
Puerto Rico voted overwhelmingly for Statehood on Sunday, but with only 23% turnout. Many Puerto Ricans boycotted the vote because they continue to be overlooked by the U.S. government. So, what's the best way forward? Working within the system? Or breaking it?
Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee Thursday morning, and we couldn't wait until our normal Tuesday drop date. For this In The Thick FYI, Maria and Julio called up Tarini Parti, Capitol Hill reporter for Buzzfeed News to get an update on the unfolding situation in DC.
The decision to pull out of the Paris Climate Agreement has major implications for the entire world, but President Trump's choice reflects a deeper, largely unseen problem -- how environmental issues disproportionately affect communities of color in the U.S.


If you were to name two boxing movies then you'd probably come up with Rock and Raging Bull. Now, over thirty years since those movies hit the silver screen, Robert De Niro and Sylvester Stallone are returning as boxers in 'Grudge Match'.
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Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture presents yearlong series '1968: A Movement in Time'
Author: Erin Blasko
The University of Notre Dame Center for Arts and Culture, in collaboration with various campus and community partners, is sponsoring a yearlong series of events around the theme "1968: A Movement in Time."
Marked by civil and political unrest, 1968 saw the escalation of the war in Vietnam; the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert F. Kennedy; passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act; violent protests outside the Democratic National Convention in Chicago; and the election of President Richard M. Nixon.
Consistent with the center's educational mission — combining art, culture and community engagement — the series seeks to place the year in context with a focus on the defining art, music, culture, political movements and historic events of the time.
"This type of programming provides an opportunity for the entire community to collaborate around a central theme," said Jackie Rucker, associate director of community relations at Notre Dame. "1968 was an exciting year, some events good and others not; it served as a pivot point for change in the world in a variety of areas."
The series is part of the center's "Global Experience," a foundational program that seeks to educate students and community members on issues of history and cultural diversity.
Upcoming events include the Institute for Latino Studies' Transformative Latino Leadership Lecture Series featuring Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers, and "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud," an evening of music and discussion around the life and legacy of the musician James Brown hosted by the Indiana University South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center.
In addition, the Browning Cinema at the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is hosting "Learning Beyond the Classics," a film series highlighting the year in cinema, including "Fireman's Ball," director Milos Foreman's satire of communism, and the Vietnam War documentary "In the Year of the Pig."
Additional events will be scheduled throughout the year.
"I encourage people to check the webpage often as our higher education and community partners continue to post events that will occur throughout the 2018 year," Rucker said.
For more information, visit https://artsandculture.nd.edu/global-experience/1968/.
Contact: Erin Blasko, assistant director of media relations, 574-631-4127, eblasko@nd.edu
Originally published by Erin Blasko at news.nd.edu on February 08, 2018.