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For years, Republicans and Democrats have used an arcane budget rule known as reconciliation as a bulldozer of sorts to blast through threats of a filibuster and achieve major budget and tax measures. Reconciliation has been used more than 20 times to pass measures ranging from a sweeping welfare reform and children’s health insurance program to massive tax cuts in 2001 and 2003.
The Democrats used reconciliation again in March 2010, to amend the Affordable Care Act three days after the landmark legislation was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Obama. But until now, the rule was never envisioned as a legislative jackhammer to literally wipe out a major piece of legislation before it fully took effect. .
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s 5-to-4 ruling that validated the health care reform law largely by concluding that the penalty it would impose on people who refuse to buy insurance constituted a tax, enraged and galvanized Republicans are vowing to repeal the legislation any way they can.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky confirmed on Fox News Sunday that budget reconciliation would be the weapon of choice in killing off the health care reform law – provided, of course, the Republicans manage to unseat Obama, take back control of the Senate and retain control of the House in November. By employing this fast-track procedure, the party in power can pass major tax and budget legislation with a simple 51-vote majority, instead of the 60-vote super majority that’s typically needed to overcome a filibuster and get anything done in the Senate.
Budget reconciliation, a provision of the 1974 Congressional Budget Act, is designed to force committees to make changes in revenue or entitlement spending, such as Medicare and Medicaid. It was conceived by lawmakers as a way to bring down the deficit by easing the path for budget and tax deals.
The rules for budget reconciliation in the Senate restrict the procedure to provisions dealing with the budget. They also set strict protocols for consideration of the bills in both chambers. Under the procedures for reconciliation bills, debate in both houses is limited to 20 hours, and no Senate filibusters are allowed. The late Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV), the patriarch of the Senate and a master of its rules, helped design a set of six conditions under which any portion of a reconciliation measure could be deemed "extraneous" to the budget – neither adding to nor subtracting from the deficit – and could be removed unless it garnered at least 60 votes.
Yet Congress has employed reconciliation many times to make major policy shifts that went far afield of simple deficit reduction initiatives. A sharp break with past practice took place in 2001, when Congress used the budget maneuver to enact a large tax cut proposed by President George W. Bush that greatly increased federal deficits and debt. Prior to that, every major reconciliation package enacted into law reduced the deficit. In 2003, Congress used reconciliation to pass another round of deficit-boosting tax cuts.
Democrats seized on the strategy again two years ago while trying to put together majorities in the House and Senate to pass Obama’s health care reform proposal. After a year of deliberation and wrangling, the Democratic-controlled House and Senate each passed a different version of health care reform in 2009. On November 7, the House passed its version of the bill on a 220-to-215 vote. On December 23, the Senate voted 60 to 39 to end debate on the bill, eliminating the possibility of a filibuster by opponents. The bill then passed on a party-line vote of 60 to 39 the next day.
For a variety of complex political reasons, the most viable option for the proponents of comprehensive reform was for the House to abandon its own health reform bill, and instead approve the Senate-passed bill. But in order to placate a number of House and Senate Democrats who had reluctantly backed the president on health care reform, the Democratic leadership agreed to pass separate legislation amending the Affordable Care Act to address those members’ grievances.
One amendment struck out a widely detested provision that would have provided a higher rate of Medicaid reimbursements for Nebraska – the so-called “Cornhusker Kickback” that was designed to win the support of Democratic senator Ben Nelson of Nebraska. Another amendment permitted dependent children through age 26 to be included on parents' plans.
But this time, the Democrats used reconciliation to pass the amendments. After Republican Scott Brown succeeded the late Democratic Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts, the Democrats could no longer count on a 60-vote majority, and turned to reconciliation as a safeguard. On March 26, 2010, the Senate approved the amendments, 56 to 43, and the House passed them, 220 to 2007.
The reconciliation tactic could now be used by the Republicans as a way to scuttle the Affordable Care Act next year. Of course, that depends on a GOP sweep: winning the White House and both chambers of Congress. That’s a tall political order but nonetheless plausible as Mitt Romney, the presumptive GOP nominee, closes in on Obama in the polls. “The single best thing we could do for the American health care system is to get rid of ‘Obamacare,’ get rid of that half a trillion dollars in Medicare cuts, get rid of the half a trillion dollars in taxes,” McConnell said over the weekend.
Democrats have vowed to fight and thwart any GOP effort to dismantle the new law, including a vote scheduled in the House shortly after the July 4th recess to repeal the legislation. McConnell said he would press for a similar vote in the Senate before the November election, but that has no chance of passing as long as the Democrats retain control.
To be sure, there are portions of the huge Affordable Care Act that may be immune to attack via reconciliation, and the Senate’s Parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, will have to rule on them. But most of the key provisions of the law – including the individual mandate to purchase health insurance, the creation of insurance exchanges where low-income families can buy subsidized policies, and Medicare and Medicaid funding measures – undoubtedly would be subject to reconciliation.

industry_corpus2: Politics & Administration


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Well, the answer depends on who you ask. There are myriad ways of numbering items and all kinds of factors go into deciding how a company should go about this very basic of tasks in their day to day operations. Let's take a look at what the options are, and what that means for your enterprise applications.
• Intelligent item numbers - a multi-segment item number where each segment indicates some characteristic of the item such as item family, sourcing type, storage location, etc.
Which item numbering scheme is right for a company depends on a number of factors. For example, for a hi-tech manufacturing organization, where a lot of items are ordered via electronic purchase orders, stocked and assembled by automated bots, nothing more than a dumb number is necessary. However, in the same industry, a company that manufactures a lot of consumer products and has to stock spares for many generations of products, may find a composite item number (that can indicate a revision etc) a lot more useful.
At the other extreme is a job shop or industrial manufacturing organization (such as aircraft engine or heavy machine manufacturing), where visual identification of items on the shop floor is part of the daily picking and assembly operations. In such a case, it is essential for the item numbering scheme to be somewhat or highly intelligent so that the shop floor worker can immediately spot if he has picked a slightly different or incompatible item.
Alternatively, a combination of dumb and intelligent item numbering may be utilized. In my first job as a cost accountant, which was 30+ years ago, our finished products were identified with a dumb number but the raw materials components utilized intelligence in the numbering. In fact, I can still remember what 254-125-25-04 represented. This was flat bar, 1.25” wide x .25” thick, in 6061-T6 aluminum. In an environment that stocked many, many different types of raw stock, intelligence in the raw materials numbering scheme was extremely helpful in identifying the material on the rack. The finished goods products were identified by labels applied to a mounting flange, so intelligence in the numbering scheme was not a requirement.
As you can see, there is no right answer to what the best item numbering scheme is. It really depends on the nature of your business and how you need to identify your products. What is important is utilizing the best scheme for your business, which means gathering information from all the stakeholders in your company and arriving at the best compromise scheme that satisfies most of the stakeholder requirements.

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Cloud Productions is an experienced company filled with splashes of creativity and refreshing ideas. We discover and create the images you love! We are based in Singapore with over 10 years of experience in Photography. We are dedicated to providing the Best and Professional Photography Services. What’s more!? We mark your story down with brilliant colours and make every single moment, memory and experience even more memorable for you and your loved ones.
Cloud Productions has captured over 5000+ happy faces over the past 10 years. Our photography team is confident of bringing you exquisite service and great photoshoot experience. We empower visions, add impact and influence to your messages or brands, seize memories and place them close to your heart forever.
With great pride in our work, and a strong emphasis on quality, visual creativity & client satisfaction, we consistently meet our clients’ expectations and needs at premium professional levels, as testimonials show.
We believe that every event is unique. We capture moments and use them to paint a story that will live in memories. Our attention to detail and an excellent eye for creativity is second to none. Countless clients come back to us because they know we deliver quality.
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Saint Louis- The Billikens have Power 5-esque athletes who ignite one of the top defenses in the country but severely lack in depth.
Virginia Tech- The Hokies lost senior forward Chris Clarke (suspension) and freshman forward Landers Nolley (NCAA Clearinghouse issue) earlier in the season but get back. Justin Robinson (13.7 PPG, 5.2 APG). He’s been out since January with a foot injury. The Hokies go with a four-guard lineup that will strengthen with the return of Robinson, one of the ACC's top table-setters, ESPN notes.
"The Hokies are great from the outside, but Saint Louis is strong enough defensively to keep them from going off. The bigger issue for Virginia Tech will be rebounds – they won’t get enough. It’ll be a low scoring fight with the Billikens keeping it close with more happening on the free throw line … and on the glass. When needed late, the Hokies will have just a bit more scoring pop.
Sagarin indicates the line should be Hokies -11.

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We offer a wide variety of budget-friendly wedding packages. All of our packages are designed to give you the best value for the option you select. Our wedding packages include your wedding ceremony, a licensed officiant, professional photographer, ceremony setup as well as chairs, arches, and pedestals.
Most of our weddings are booked between 6 months and 1 year in advance for peak wedding seasons. We have multiple officiants and photographers on staff, so if you wedding date is right around the corner please feel to contact us and check our availability.
Deposit or Full payment is required at the time of purchase.
What if we have our own photographer & officiant?
At this time, when you purchase one of our packages, you must use our photographer and officiant. And, currently we do not rent our wedding decorations, chairs, and arbors to other wedding vendors.
Can we add our own decorations?
Yes, but please check with us first. Fresh flower pedals are ok but we do not allow any artificial flowers. Also local laws prohibit the use of glass containers, Chinese Lanterns and wedding rice.
Say Yes in Myrtle Beach does not offer reception services at this time.
May our pets be included in the ceremony?
Absolutely, we love being a part of weddings where pets play a special role. Please keep in mind that the City of Myrtle Beach has strict rules about what times you can bring your pets to the beach. No pet allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. from May 1st Labor Day.
Yes, but you will need to take full responsibility for operating and providing your Own Music Player.
We are based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and specialize in beach and outdoor weddings. Currently weddings on the beach are not allowed within the Myrtle Beach City Limits, so the majority of our ceremonies are held in North Myrtle Beach and Surf City.
In the case of inclement weather, we can move the start time up a couple of hours or reschedule for the following day. If we need to reschedule your wedding to the following day, we will do our best to keep the same start time, however this depends heavily on our schedule.
Do you offer chairs, arbors, tiki torches etc?
Absolutely! We offer chairs and we have several arbor options available as well as décor packages that include Kissing Balls, Tiki Torches, Flower Baskets, etc.. The prices for these add-ons include delivery, setup, and removal.
All of Your images will be professionally edited for example (lighting, removing blemishes and straightening).
What file type will we receive?
The images you receive on your Flash Drive will be jpegs.
When will I receive my Flash Card?
Your Flash Card will be shipped within 4 weeks from your wedding date.
The copyright release allows you print the images for your own personal use. Many photo labs will ask for a copy of your copyright release before they print your images. You will get a copy of the release with your Flash Card.

industry_corpus2: Hospitality & Catering


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Give it up for Emma fricking Frost everybody!!!!
This artist renders one of my favorite Emmas, and today was a good day for her as far as character showings are concerned.
Not going to get into spoilers, but beyond being a muted epic, I'm kind of enjoying that this book isn't afraid to lean on comedy and absurdity.
So if Emma represents mind and should be great with the power stone, Kang represents time and should be great with the the reality stone, Ant-man reps space and should be great with the time stone, Hulk represents power and should be great with the space stone...does Ms.Marvel represent Soul or reality? And conversely does Adam warlock represent soul or reality?
I keep trying but I just cannot get into this story. I just think it's too loopy. I find myself hurrying through it when I read it. The Warped aspect isn't even really taken advantage of as none of the characters here are explored at all. I guess that is what the tie-ins are for but I am skipping them.
Even though he was short-lived, I liked the Emma/Logan fusion and then I love the way Emma was written (really that whole lineup had some great lines).
And I do just love how the story is kind of a dark comedy.
It's just that we make much better Warps.
It makes sense for Loki to search for Emma instead of Jean, both because they already know each other and they were (mostly) in good terms and also because Jean is too idealistic and that makes her less pragmatic while Emma lives for the motto: The end justifies the means, very fitting for Loki.
Im enjoying it even if I dont really think we needed this whole crossover/event and its lacking some epicness Annihilation or the original Infinity Gauntlet had.


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A marshalls gift card balance (or gift certificate, or gift voucher) is a prepaid stored-value money card usually issued by a retailer or bank to be used as an alternative to cash for purchases within a particular store or related businesses.
marshalls gift card balance are also given out by retailers and marketers as part of a promotion strategy, to induce the recipient to come in or return to the store, and at times such cards are called cash cards.
From the purchasers point of view, a marshalls gift card balance is a gift, giving in appropriate form of present. While cash as a present may be regarded as socially inappropriate and present in another form may be regarded as useless.
marshalls gift card balance can also be custom tailored to meet specific needs. By adding a custom message or name on the front of the card, it can make for an individualized gift or incentive to an employee to show how greatly they are appreciated.
Our site will show you big variety of marshalls gift card balance and certificates.
marshalls gift card balance are divided into open loop or network or cobranding cards and closed loop cards. The former are issued by banks or credit card companies and can be redeemed by different establishments, the latter by a specific store or restaurant and can be only redeemed by the issuing provider.
Also, marshalls gift card balance are good for corporations, for example, as a gift to employees for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Mothers Day, Independence Day, for any professional holidays, etc.

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text: Everyone is welcome at Creative Mornings Detroit!! Please join us for this month’s theme of Inclusive. We’re thrilled to be back at Pages Bookshop. We couldn’t think of a better speaker for this month’s topic than Carlos Estrada. Carlos is a Design Entrepreneur and Community Catalyst with a passion for education, inclusion and racial equity. His studio, Agency 512, has continuous projects with clients Herman Miller, Public Agency, and national non-profits. He serves as AIGA Detroit’s VP of Programming, Content Lead for AIGA’s National Diversity + Inclusion Task Force and completed two terms with AIGA West Michigan as their first Diversity + Inclusion Director. Remember to either bring your mug, bring one to donate, or borrow one from our mug club. Can’t wait to see your beautiful faces.

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February 1, 2013 | Stavros Halvatzis Ph.D.
In his book, Screenwriting, R. G. Frensham quotes William Goldman as saying: “Movies are about story: is it well told, is it interesting? If it isn’t it doesn’t matter how talented the rest of it is.” This is also true of the novel.
Having chosen your story idea, you should begin to implement it by going from the general (idea) to the specific (individual characters and events). Here are a number of questions intended to help you clarify, expand, and tell your story in an effective way. Write a paragraph in answer to each one.
1. Why do I want to write this story?
2. Who do I think will want to watch/read it?
4. Who is it about?
5. Why is it about this character rather than that?
6. What is the importance of background or setting?
7. What is the most fitting genre for the story?
9. What is the main theme of the story?
In answering these questions you are preparing the soil for planting and harvesting. It gives you the time you need to probe your own motivation for writing the story and forces you to think about its deeper structures.
Answering a number of pertinent questions prior to writing your story helps you to explore the elements, structures, and motivations that are necessary in telling a tale that is interesting and well-executed.
This entry was posted in Story Preparation and tagged novel, screenplay, story, story questions, Tale, William Goldman on February 25, 2013 by Stavros Halvatzis.
Agents’, producers’, and publishers’ time is extremely limited. These professionals continuously receive requests to read new work, most of which they eventually reject. The one page proposal is designed to capture their interest in the shortest possible time.
Think of the one page proposal as a selling document designed to hook the reader through the power and originality of your story idea—it doesn’t necessarily have to tell the whole story. The intention of this document is to impress the reader enough to have her request the fuller treatment, or, the first draft of your story. A proposal, therefore, must not be confused with a one page synopsis in that it isn’t designed to summarise the entire story. Rather, a proposal ought to fit on a single side of A4 paper or, on a single screen, and contain a lot of white space—in other words, appear uncluttered and be easy to read.
1. Contain a powerful log-line.
2. Propel the reader into imagining the entire project. It should set up the location, period, mood, and genre of the story. The more vivid and engaging the description contained in the proposal, the better the chance that it will hook and ignite the reader’s interest in it.
4. Contain the main story question—e.g. Will Neo defeat Agent Smith and thus save humanity from a life of slumbering delusion—The Matrix. In the case of a movie or television script proposal: Reveal if any production elements are already attached, such as actors, director, producer, or, are interested in the project.
The one page proposal is intended to create interest in your project without taking up too much time. A successful proposal results in the agent, publisher, or producer asking for the treatment or first draft of your story.
This entry was posted in Marketing your Project and tagged agent, marketing, producer, Proposal, publisher, story on February 18, 2013 by Stavros Halvatzis.
In his book, Screenwriting, Raymond G Frensham defines a log-line as a “short, pithy slogan you see on a film poster that captures, at an emotional level, what it’s about, or the kind of short description billings used in weekly TV guides.” The purpose of a log-line is to attract an audience by creating the right expectation in agents, producers, and the audience. Although usually written last, as part of the marketing strategy, your coming up with a log-line prior to starting your story will help you to focus on the main through-line of your tale. Although log-lines, also known as strap-lines, primarily refer to film projects, their functionality can be applied to stories of any format, such as the paperback or kindle novel.
‘Honour made him a man.
Courage made him a hero.
Log-lines contain two key features—formal repetition and contrast. Log-lines are used for marketing purposes but they are also useful, if conceived early, as indicators of your story’s through-line.
This entry was posted in Story Design and tagged film, Log-line, movies, novel, story, strap-line on February 11, 2013 by Stavros Halvatzis.


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Last month a 17 year old was successful in a sexual harassment claim against her employer, Pizza Hut.
During her period of employment she was subjected to “unjustified threats, humiliating behaviour and unwelcome advances.” This included holding her round the waist, whispering in her ear and attempting to hold her hand. Having raised the issues with her employer she was then blamed for things she had not done, singled out and unfairly criticised.
It is unfortunate that an employee is subjected to such behaviour however there are clear points to note for employers from this judgment. Firstly in is important that such training and measures are in place to prevent an employee being subjected to this behaviour. Secondly is to ensure necessary procedures followed to handle matters in an effective manner to properly address issues and prevent any further harm being caused. The risk of not following procedures is that if faced with a tribunal claim as an employer you may be exposed to uplift on any award made.
Just Employment is able to provide employers with policies and procedures or provide HR training on sexual harassment and treatment in the workplace.
This case summary/article is intended for information purposes and should not be used or relied upon as legal advice. Just Employment accepts no responsibility for any reliance upon this information.

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress is on the verge of lifting a 40-year banon crude oil exports onto the international market, an issue that pitted Texans who work in oil production – and their House representatives – against those who work in refineries.
In large part, the Texas delegation members led the charge to repeal the ban over the course of this year. But that effort stalled earlier in the fall when President Obama essentially issued a veto threat on the legislation.
The export ban dates to the 1970s energy crisis when global oil prices skyrocketed in reaction to the 1973 Arab oil embargo. President Gerald Ford signed the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act banning crude oil exports with few exceptions, with an aim to keep oil at home and prevent domestic price shocks.
Since then, most crude oil drilled here is not allowed on the international market.
Pelosi fought hard against the repeal, according to a New York Times report, and the issue almost unraveled the deal. But she and Democrats picked up a series of GOP concessions on other fronts in the massive bill. Many Democrats opposed the notion due to environmental concerns and worries a repeal would hurt refineries in the Northeast.
She criticized the repeal at a Wednesday news conference.
Three key Texas House members fought all year for lifting the ban: U.S. Reps. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and Michael McCaul, R-Austin. Barton predicted in a September interview with the Texas Tribune that a ban repeal could happen by Christmas.
This is largely a House Republican cause, but a handful of Texas Democrats supported the push.
The hope for many Texans is that doing away with a crude oil export ban will stabilize oil prices. But other Texans worry the legislation could hurt refineries in the Houston area.
If House members pass the spending bill later this week, the deal will need to clear the U.S. Senate, where Minority Leader Harry Reid is a critic of the legislation. U.S. Majority Whip John Cornyn of Texas, however, is a leading proponent (supporter) of repeal.
House sources do not anticipate President Obama will veto the entire spending bill over this issue.
Reprinted here for educational purposes only. May not be reproduced on other websites without permission from The Texas Tribune. Visit the website at texastribune .org.

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text: The third annual LPN Easter egg hunt will be Sunday, April 5, adjacent to the conference center, beginning at 10 a.m. sharp. Bring the kids and grandkids and enjoy the fun! This is open to all children, not just those attending the brunch. The annual Easter brunch will be served 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with seatings scheduled every half hour. The cost is $15.95 for adults, $8.95 for children 5-12 and free for children 4 and under. Since the kitchen staff will be busy preparing for the brunch, the regular breakfast menu won't be available that morning. For reservations, call 641-755-2080.


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Margaret Qualley as Sister Cathleen. Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics.
If you have seen Fred Zinnemann’s “The Nun’s Story” (1959) starring incomparable Audrey Hepburn, then you’d be prepared to see a film equally great, painfully real and frighteningly relevant. “Novitiate” is written and directed by Margaret Betts, and questions faith, as did Znnemann’s infamous film. Margaret Betts goes even further, bringing up such topics as sexuality, freedom, and questioning whether or not faith alone is not enough to get more from life than simply devotion to something one can neither see or touch.
Neither Cathleen (Margaret Qualley) nor her parents were raised as Catholics. In fact, they were too far from being obedient believers. Yet, when Cathleen is 12, an opportunity came up to join a Catholic school for free. Her mother decides not to decline such a generous offer failing to predict the consequences of her decision. One wouldn’t consider those consequences too grim when it comes to a mother who gives up her daughter for the sake of the Love to God. At sixteen, Cathleen is to face the biggest challenge in her life, as she must learn to love herself, God, and follow the strict rules enforces by Reverend Mother (Melissa Leo), who sees every nun through, as if seeing herself in them.
“Where are you? Why you’re doing this to me?” – you hear Mother Reverend question God in the opening scene of the film. She will continue doing the same throughout the story. As viewers, we’ll be taken back to her past, where we learn her reasons that have caused confusion and caused disappointment in her mind. Mother Reverend is a person who refuses to be open-minded. Instead, she gladly practices a hundred-year-old tradition that can break one’s faith rather than breathe life into it. That is something the reader should be able to read between the lines in Margaret Betts’ film.
Most films can be defined by one key scene that the viewer never forgets. In case of “Novitiate”, there’s more than just one of them. For instance, the scene where Mother Reverend punishes Sister Sissy for breaking the grand silence is a true delight and a masterpiece on its own. I am sure, if given a chance, I would watch that scene a million times to enjoy Melissa Leo’s brilliant performance. In the film, Mother Reverend talked to the sisters, saying: “God is not a dream or fantasy”. And I agree. Indeed, he is not. But that is something that Sister Cathleen has to learn before committing herself to something she would know for sure is real.


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Materials deeded by Richard Nixon to the National Archives in the late 1960's which were housed at the NARA Pacific Region Branch in Laguna Niguel, California. This pre-Presidential collection was transferred to Yorba Linda in August 2006.
The Nixon Presidential Returned Materials Collections were deeded by the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation to the National Archives and Records Administration on July 11, 2007. These materials were returned to Richard Nixon and his estate after materials within the White House Central Files and White House Special Files (as well as the later Contested Materials) were determined to be of a personal or political nature.
The pre and post-Presidential materials, including audiovisual materials, maintained by the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation archive department after 1990 remain in the legal custody of the Foundation. They are, however, administered by the Nixon Library staff. Copyright of these materials continues to be held by the Foundation.


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For those sweeping, bold sunrises that make Sunrise Peak (Seongsan Ilchulbong) on Jeju Island, South Korea so famous, you’ll want to stay as close as you can so you can walk over at the crack of dawn. And if you’re looking for the best budget hotel in the area, we found just the stuff.
English hagwon (private school) teachers in Jeju Island, South Korea live simple lives: day in and day out we dote over the cutest Korean children with the smooshiest of cheeks, eating sour and spicy and chewy things, humbly accepting gifts from the parents and our bosses—and almost never, ever getting days off. Yes, there’s so much to do on Jeju, such as climb Hallasan Mountain, the highest point of South Korea, visit one of its many beaches, such as Sagye Beach, Iho Beach, or this Hidden Beach, pick some of the famous Jeju tangerines, visit the O’Sulloc Tea Plantations, or enjoy the stunning Korean cherry blossom trees. But we only really have the time to explore these places on the weekend. This is why we so energetically accept government holidays like famished kittens accept a droplet of milk—even a single day to kickback feels like a luxury.
So, when we learned we had a surprise 4-day weekend in the beginning of May over the Korean holiday known as Children’s Day, we thought it’d be a phenomenal time to visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the icons of the beautiful island we live on—a crater that emerged from the depths of the ocean during a volcanic eruption a mere 100,000 or so years ago known as Sunrise Peak (Seongsan Ilchulbong).
10 What’s your favorite Jeju Island attraction?
A popular place to view the rising sun (as its name suggests), Sunrise Peak attracts tons of tourists each year who come to admire the spectacle: a glowing orb rising through the sea mist above the peak of the vibrant green crater. It would be difficult to be able to get to the peak in time to see the sunrise if we spent the night at our apartment in Jeju City. So, we opted for a budget staycation, scoping Agoda and booking one night at the Yellow Submarine Guesthouse in Seongsan-ri. Seongsan-ri is a small town on Jeju Island located right at the base of the peak—you can’t stay any closer than that!
Note: These photos were taken with a Canon G7x and GoPro, but we have since upgraded to a Canon 80D! Learn more here: Essential Cameras for Every Traveler.
The great location and affordability of the Yellow Submarine Guesthouse made it an easy choice. Upon arrival, we delighted to find the guesthouse centrally placed off of Seongsan-ri’s main street, a hop and a skip from the ocean, a mere 2-minute walk from the bus stop, and a 5-minute walk to the entrance of the Sunrise Peak park.
Easy to find with an English sign guiding the way, the Yellow Submarine Guesthouse is conveniently located close to 24-hour convenience stores and restaurants, including a delicious fish and chips eatery. The guesthouse has private rooms and dorms available—for our early start we decided on the comfort and privacy of a private room. Our view from the room’s window included a view of the ocean and Sunrise Peak, a lovely preview of Jeju Island’s icon before we climbed it ourselves.
Checking in to the hotel could be a little confusing, as we couldn’t see any clearly marked front desk—at least not anything we could see in English. Luckily for us, an employee noticed us standing there and helped us check in with our handy Agoda print-out, telling us our room code. There are no keys to the room, only a high-tech electronic keypad. These are very common throughout Korea—just don’t forget the code!
This magical code opened for us a fairly spacious room, with a bathroom and kitchen—not bad for budget accommodation. The kitchen held a working refrigerator, an off-limits sink, ample cabinets, and a stove, which we didn’t need and thus didn’t test to see if it was operating.
The bathroom was clean, and as with most bathrooms in Korean hotels, had no separate shower. The sink and the shower both drain directly into the floor drain, as you’re wont to see in Korea, so wearing slippers into the post-showered bathroom is a must as you do your unspeakable business, unless you want very wet feet.
The main area of the room comes with a bed sized for two and hardened to typical Korean standards. In case you weren’t aware, beds in Korea are almost always notably harder than Westerners are used to—we manage fine, but many waygooks who move to Korea end up buying a mattress topper to fix it more to their taste. The room comes additionally equipped with its own internet router with fantastic free WiFi (South Korea does have some of the best ubiquitous WiFi we’ve ever come across), a hair-dryer, a working air conditioner and a flat screen TV. The room also comes with an enclose-able balcony with a washing machine and a hanging drying rack.
We took in our new nightly Jeju Island digs, stocked up on snacks and drinks at one of the nearby convenience stores for our early rise the next day, and snuggled up to get some sleep before our early wake-up call for Sunrise Peak.
Crack of dawn alarm at 4 AM and a canned iced coffee later, we made our way to Sunrise Peak. An easy breezy 5-minute walk to the base of the peak—actually, very breezy, so breezy that Lauren, decked in two layers of sweaters, was still freezing—and we began to make our ascent, which took about 30 minutes.
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After a beautiful sunrise from the famed peak, we explored some of the stunning black sand shore nearby then made our way back down to snag some food at the guesthouse. The Yellow Submarine Guesthouse provides complimentary breakfast in a detached building—a great snack for us after we went to the peak. There are several types of instant ramen available, as well as toast, kimchi, and eggs. We also noticed a BBQ area between the main building and the kitchen/desk building, if you fancied bringing some meat and gettin’ to cookin’!
Getting to Seongsan-ri is easy from either Jeju-si or Seogwipo.
From Jeju-si Intercity Bus Terminal: Take the 701 or 710 bus. The 701 leaves every 15-20 minutes starting from 5:40 AM until 9 PM . The 710 bus leaves every 25-30 minutes starting from 6:15 AM until 9 PM. The 701 is the eastbound coastal route, and is a bit longer than the 710 bus because it makes many stops at coastal villages on the way. The 701 bus ride takes about one and a half hours, and the 710 ride about an hour and five minutes. Either bus ride will be scenic, as Jeju is beautiful no matter where you go!
From Seogwipo: The easiest way is to catch an eastbound 701 bus heading to Seongsan. You can get the bus from Seogwipo Intercity Bus Terminal or Dongmun Rotary in downtown Seogwipo.
The buses make several stops in Seongsan-ri, but we got off at the stop 성산리 취락구조to get to the guesthouse. The guesthouse was a 2-minute walk right around the corner from this stop. This stop isn’t announced in English, but if you can’t figure out which stop it is it’s no problem! Seongsan-ri is a small town, and even if you get off a few stops after or before this stop you shouldn’t have trouble finding the guesthouse. Make sure you plug the guesthouse’s address into your phone so you can use the maps app of your choosing to help you find its exact location.
The Yellow Submarine Guesthouse on Jeju Island fulfilled everything we had looked for in picking a place to stay. It was close to Sunrise Peak, easy to find, and affordable. It is not the fanciest place, but for prices as low as $13 for a dorm bed with breakfast included, it is a perfect place to crash if you’re looking to spend one night to catch the sunrise!
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RESERVATION INFORMATION AND CONDITIONS: A non-refundable deposit of € 200 per person per tour (or full payment if booking within 60 Days of the start of tour) is required to be deposited in our bank account at the time of trip registration, in order to secure a space. A detailed itinerary, along with pre-departure, final balance, and "what to bring" information will be e-mailed to you after receipt of your deposit. The balance of the price of your travel arrangements must be paid at least 60 Days before the start date of your trip. Prices quoted are based on "twin share" traveling and land costs in effect at the time of printing.
• 46 to 59 Days: 50% of total cost is non-refundable.
• 30 to 45 Days: 75% of total cost is non-refundable.
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Please Note: The above mentioned method is only applicable to individual people. If you are a travel agency or company, please get in touch regarding the payment method.
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES: Hospital facilities for serious problems are often unavailable and evacuation can be prolonged, difficult, and expensive. Adventure Iran assumes no liability regarding provision of medical care. Trip members will receive appropriate health information prior to departure and all travelers 60 years or older are required to have a medical evaluation completed by their physician. Once you have been confirmed on a trip, normal cancellation penalties apply if your doctor does not approve the medical evaluation.
INSURANCE: Health and accident insurance is mandatory for all Adventure Iran trips.
TRANSFERS: Participants who cancel their trip more than 60 days prior to departure may apply their €200 deposit to another Adventure Iran trip within 1 year from the date of cancellation, less a €50 administration fee. Participants are only permitted to transfer once.
CANCELLED TRIPS: The Company reserves the right to cancel any trip due to inadequate sign-up, making the trip economically unfeasible to operate. Most Adventure Iran trips are guaranteed with a minimum of 4 travelers. In cases where there are less than 4 traveling, The Company will inform clients 30 days prior to departure of cancellation. A full refund of the land cost is given, but Adventure Iran is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by members preparing for the trip (i.e. nonrefundable air tickets, clothing, equipment, medical expenses). The company reserves the right to withdraw, alter or otherwise modify tours, itineraries, specific programs or activities at any time and without notice.
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Home / Advice or tips / 7 Mistakes Guys Make When Buying an Engagement Ring!
I think guys who are buying an engagement ring on their own deserve respect. It can be a really daunting experience and there is a lot of pressure to get it right. Over the last 20 years I have helped a lot of gentlemen choose a beautiful diamond engagement ring for their fiancées. Make sure when you are buying an engagement ring, you make it one she will love forever.
Here are the 7 Mistakes guys make when buying an engagement ring.
If your future fiancée is a one of a kind, then looking in a shop where the ring has a 1000 copies may not be the best start. The quality of mass manufacturing is also rarely comparable to a handmade ring.
The internet is great for doing your initial research. But be warned – just because it is on the internet doesn’t make it true or factual. There is a lot of misinformation there. Sometimes a little bit of information can be dangerous. While the internet is a great place to go for some design suggestions it is terrible to use as a price comparison.
A diamond specialist is the only one who can help you navigate the murky waters of diamond grading. I wish I could tell you that it is an exact science, but the truth is, it isn’t. A diamond expert who specialises in high performance diamonds will be able to help you pick a diamond that will blow her away.
One of the most common mistakes I see guys make. Not doing enough personal research into what she likes, and more importantly – what she doesn’t like. A growing trend at the moment is the use of social media to test out her tastes. Social media is a great way to see what she is liking & commenting on.
There is no such thing as a secret diamond mine, where diamonds are mysteriously 40% cheaper. If someone is offering a repetitive sale multiple times a year, chances are it isn’t genuine. So don’t be pressured into making a decision because the salesperson tells you the sale is about to end.
Most ladies love to know that you have put some thought into choosing or selecting a ring. So why not have something specially designed and crafted just for her. It is a common myth perpetuated by some stores that custom made rings are expensive. If you know where to go, good quality is affordable.
If you think i have missed anything, would love you to post it in the comments section below.


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Designed and developed a Magento Enterprise B2B catalog website that allowed customers to request a quote from the manufacturers distributors. The quotes are sent to Salesforce and routed to the appropriate sales person.
Create customer quotes with our Quote Extension for Magento. Make your own offers using templates. Pay without authorization. Easy and usable Magento quote module.


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Instead of storing her excess possessions in an unused closet or attic, Barbra Streisand made her basement into a fake shopping mall.
The place is the basis of Jonathan Tolins’ off-Broadway one man play “Buyer & Cellar.” Tolins’ story is based on his imagined scenario that Streisand could have hired an actor to pose as a worker in a mall where she is the only customer.
The actor is played by New York-based Remy Germinario in Cardinal Stage Company’s production of the show.
The play opens tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Ivy Tech Waldron Firebay.
Artistic director of the Cardinal Stage Company and director of the show Randy White said he knew Germinario was right for the role as soon as he saw a video clip of his acting.
“He’s got the right sensibility for the show,” White said.
Germinario’s character begins by describing Streisand’s interior decorating book “My Passion for Design,” in which she discusses her very real shopping-mall-turned basement. His character speaks directly to the audience, makes eye contact and responds to audience comments.
When a woman mentioned one of her relatives lives where his character lives, he immediately walked to her and made brief improvisational small talk before jumping back to the script.
The single room onstage filled with Germinario’s energy, movement and multiple character voices throughout the show. At one point, he switched places onstage to simulate a conversation with Streisand in which she haggles with him on the selling price of her own possessions.
“It all runs in this froth and wonderful light comedic sensibility, but underneath there’s some deeper questions about how we exist in the world with other people and the desperate need to connect,” White said.
Germinario’s character is hired to make the mall feel as authentic as possible to Barbra, but despite her celebrity status, she hires him to keep her company.


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A criminal, family or civil litigation case can greatly affect your life. Our attorneys put a clients’ needs first and have years of experience fighting for them in courts.
Any time the government is involved in your life is a stressful time. Many clients find themselves feeling overwhelmed, helpless or powerless. Being involved in a legal dispute only amplifies those feelings. Complicated rules and legal technicalities seem to control your life. If you find yourself involved in a family dispute or facing criminal charges, you will want someone with you in court, providing you with experienced legal advice and fighting to protect your rights. If you are facing serious criminal charges, it is no exaggeration to say that your life may depend on the person giving you legal advice.
The lawyers of Megerian & Wells know exactly where you are. With more than 50 years of legal experience between them, attorneys Jonathan L. Megerian and Franklin E. Wells Jr. have represented hundreds of clients in serious criminal cases, including not only murder charges and drug crimes, but nonviolent white collar crimes and routine traffic and DWI cases as well. They have taken on death penalty cases and have taught other lawyers how to try death penalty cases in court. The courtroom for them is no place of mystery where they have visited only once or twice. They are at home in court and will be able to provide you with the quality legal advice that only comes from having hard-fought experience.
Skilled Criminal Defense Lawyers A criminal conviction can limit your employment and living opportunities. Our attorneys have 50 years of combined criminal defense experience. Passionate Family Law Attorneys A case involving your family can be emotional as it involves intimate details about your life. We practice discretion while working closely with our clients. Knowledgeable Litigation Counsel We represent businesses, construction and personal injury litigation cases. Our attorneys can defend your rights in state, federal or appellate courts.
Even if your physical life is not at stake, your emotional life may be under attack in a family law dispute. During this conflict, you should make sure you rely on someone with an objective viewpoint who can give you advice based on the law and not on emotions. Whether the conflict involves child custody, child support, alimony or property, you need to make sure that your interests are represented. The lawyers at Megerian & Wells make it their job to provide calm and well-considered advice when the pressure is on and you feel like you are in the middle of chaos. Margaret Megerian brings a fresh perspective and the latest in legal training to aggressively represent your interests in court.
For a confidential discussion concerning your case, call the North Carolina law firm of Megerian & Wells to schedule an initial consultation at 336-290-5395. You can also contact the firm by sending us an email.
The law firm of Megerian & Wells serves Randolph County, North Carolina, and its accompanying areas: Asheboro, Ramseur, Randleman, Seagrove, Liberty and Archdale, as well as Moore County, Montgomery County.


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The heartsick bride of the Connecticut man who mysteriously vanished during their honeymoon cruise broke her silence yesterday, telling how her life and her dreams of beginning a family have been shattered.
“There’s nothing in my life that has remained the same – everything in an instant is gone,” said 26-year-old Jennifer Hagel-Smith.
Hagel-Smith’s world collapsed last summer, shortly after she and George Smith IV, 26, embarked on an idyllic honeymoon cruise of the Mediterranean.
Smith vanished on July 5 after a wild night of boozing and gambling on board with his new bride as the ship sailed between Greece and Turkey.
Authorities say his disappearance is suspicious, though no body has been discovered.
Hagel-Smith also offered a $100,000 reward for clues leading to arrests in the case as she told how her wedding joy turned into a nightmare.
“We were really excited about beginning our life together. We were going to have a family . . . [This was] our dream trip,” she said.
She said three Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines employees told her Smith had gone overboard.
“You have the best day of your life. As quickly as that happened, you have the worst day of your life,” she said.
Bloodstains were found running from the balcony of Smith’s cabin to lifeboats, and a handprint was discovered on the side of the ship – but no suspects emerged.
“We subsequently learned that there is substantial evidence of foul play, including blood in and outside of our cabin and other significant forensic evidence pointing to criminal involvement,” Hagel-Smith said.
Relatives said they’re convinced Smith was a victim of foul play and that Royal Caribbean covered up the crime, a charge the company denies.


text: Technique and materials magnificently combine in this platform sandal. The crock wedge sandals are inlaid with metallic 'stains', and the leather upper is treated, brushed, oiled, and each pair is individually scuffed. The leather is perforated by laser with tiny curious geometric shapes. A velcro strap allows to fasten the strappy sandals.


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#BadPsychics: Proving "Ghosts" Exist Scientifically - Was Your Experience Really Paranormal?
Proving "Ghosts" Exist Scientifically - Was Your Experience Really Paranormal?
Proving ghosts exist scientifically. Is it possible? Do ghosts exist?How can we prove the paranormal?
In this video I'll explain why it's not impossible to prove ghosts exist through science.
We'll also talk about accepting ghosts to be real. Maybe you had a paranormal experience, but was it really paranormal or just plain normal?
Our poor ability to observe reality can make us think there is a ghost, while really there is another explanation.
Does that mean ghosts don't exist? No, but it does mean that many ghost sightings are not really ghost sightings.
We'll also talk about why we shouldn't believe in ghosts based on faith alone.
The current tools paranormal investigators use are often flawed.
It seems they are intentionally designed to rely on pareidolia, confirmation bias and other psychological phenomena.
Tools like the ghost box, EMF meter and ITC photography can produce a lot of results, but unfortunately a lot, if not all, of these results will be false results.
This is great when hunting ghosts for entertainment, but not to gather scientific data.
So how can we prove the paranormal? We need to use more reliable tools to make observations that don't rely on our poor ability to judge reality.

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In the Tibetan language ‘Be’ means hidden and ‘Yul’ means valley.
Long ago, during the eighth century, when Guru Padmasambhava, the saint credited with spreading Buddhism into the Himalayas and Tibet was in Tibet, he forecasted in the presence of Tibetan King Trisong Detsen and others at Samye Monastery that in the distant future, when there would be warfare, strife, and difficult circumstances in the world, good people and dharma practitioners should travel to ‘Beyuls’ or hidden valleys situated south of the Tibetan Himalayan range for refuge.
Guru Padmasambhava is said to have empowered 108 of these havens, places where there would be perpetual peace and prosperity, and where spiritual progress would be facilitated.
Out of the 108 beyuls, only 7 are well documented in classical texts – 4 of which are in Nepal.
The 4 Beyuls in Nepal are ‘Kyimolung’ (Valley of Peace ) in Gorkha district, ‘Namgo Dagam’ ( Valley of ) in Rasuwa district, ‘Yolmo’ ( Valley of ) in Sindupalchowk district and ‘Khenpalung’ ( Valley of ) in Sankhuwasabha district.
Shambhala Trekking’s scholar guides will guide you to these sacred valleys with full explanation of the significance of these valleys, as Beyuls are also associated with certain Buddhist practices. All of these valleys lie off the main trekking trails in very picturesque areas and offer unique scenery and culture.


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Fall is my favorite time of year! I spend as much time as possible outdoors because you never know when winter will arrive! It's a great time for apple picking, pumpkin carving, and enjoying fall colors. The leaves are changing and falling, and they provide many fun play opportunities. We’ve compiled some of our favorite outdoor fall activities that we hope you and your family will enjoy, too!
Children love to collect things! As all the leaves are falling, why not make a simple leaf collection? Look for orange ones and red ones, big ones and small ones, or maples and oaks. All the while, you are outside in the fresh air, getting exercise, and having a fun adventure. While you are collecting leaves, you might even stumble upon a carpet of acorns under an old oak tree. Remember, only take materials from nature if nature isn’t using them at the moment and remember to return them when you’re finished. If you want to save your nature treasures, consider choosing a special place, inside or outside of your home, where children can store their nature finds and continue to play with them later.
After collecting some leaves, you can trace the leaves or do leaf rubbings. You can paint them, color them or put glitter on them. Press them between the pages of a book for later enjoyment. Check out the post below to see how to preserve leaves and keep them looking fresh!
Go to a pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve.
There are several great local ones. Most offer hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos and haunted houses. I always enjoyed going to Bengtson Pumpkin Farm with my daughters. Find you favorite spot! Start a new tradition! And remember, you don’t have to travel far to find a pumpkin—we’re selling them right here at Lincoln Park Zoo in our Fall Fest pumpkin patch!
Watch and listen for squirrels and rabbits and be aware of the many different types of birds and insects. Some birds migrate south for winter; some migrate from Canada to Chicago for the winter; and some stick around all year. Get a bird ID book to help you track these seasonal changes.
Imagine that you are following a bear in the woods, tiptoeing through the forest. Shuffle through leaves making as much noise as you like, or rake them into a pile and pounce. With a little bundling up, fall still holds a lot of potential for outdoor fun.
Pick apples at a local orchard.
Explore the orchard and all the different types of apples—big ones, small ones, sweet and sour, and all the beautiful fall colors! While you are there, sample some seasonal treats. Apple cider and homemade apple cider donuts are always good!
Cook with your kids using seasonal fruits and veggies.
Take the fresh fall apples you picked and use them to make chunky applesauce, apple pie or apple crisp. Grown-ups can do the slicing, but little helpers can stir the cinnamon sugar topping and sprinkle it on top. Check out the local outdoor Green City Market through the end of October to see what’s in season.
Find a special outdoor place.
When I was a girl, we had an open field on our corner that all the neighborhood kids (and grown-ups) referred to as “the prairie.” Find your own prairie, or forest, or secret garden, in your yard, at the park, or at a local forest preserve.
Explore natural areas in Chicagoland.
Take a walk on the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo and enjoy the native plants and wildlife. Bring your binoculars, real or imaginary. Visit the Morton Arboretum or the Chicago Botanic Garden. Last week, I was walking in the woods by the Old Graue Mill in Oakbrook and spotted three Great White Egrets, fishing in Salt Creek. You never know what you'll find and that is the beauty of nature.
Last, but not least, visit Lincoln Park Zoo!
The red panda and takins are especially great to visit in the cooler weather, but all our animals love fall and winter visitors. Walk in the woods in the Children’s Zoo and look for red wolves and bears. Don’t forget to participate in Fall Fest activities! The corn maze, pumpkin patch, fun slide, and tractor ride are all sure to be a hit with your little one!
These are all great ways to connect to nature and many can happen right in your own backyard. When you come inside you can bring nature with you and continue the fun and learning. Nature play never needs to end!


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Below you will find a list of the current openings a Laundry Efficiency.
We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join our team here at Laundry Efficiency.
The role involves helping to install our Ozone product within our new client sites and helping existing customers get the most from their already installed product.
If you are based in the Midlands area, have pipe fitting and plumbing experience and are keen to build a fantastic career with a fast growing company then you could be the person we are looking for!
If you would be interested in applying for this role then please send an email to info@laundryefficiency.com which outlines your suitability for the role. Please also attach your CV as well within this email.


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Discover the mythical world of fairies and create your own fairy version by playing this magical game Barbie Fairy of the Woods! You get to be the most magical fairy of the woods with colorful dresses with flower details and a pair of wings. Complete your fairy fashion style with a delightful makeup representing a specific fairy. A pinch of fairy dust and by the end, you get more gifts and items to explore your inner fairy.
Barbie Fairy of the Woods is an mobile game and it’s playable in browsers such as Safari and Chrome. You can play the game on smartphone and tablet (iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Android devices and Windows Phone).

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The USDCAD pair lacked any firm directional bias and was seen oscillating in a narrow trading band around the 1.3100 handle through the mid-European session on Monday.
November 5, GKFX – A combination of diverging forces failed to provide any fresh impetus and led to subdued/range-bound price action at the start of a new trading week.
The US Dollar struggled to extend its post-NFP up-move and failed to assist the pair to build on Friday's rebound from over one week low level of 1.3049.
However, the ongoing downfall in crude oil prices, with WTI crude oil consolidating near 7-month lows, continued weighing on the commodity-linked currency - Loonie and helped limit any immediate sharp downfall, rather provided a minor lift to the major.
It would now be interesting to see if the pair is able to catch any fresh bids or continues with its lacklustre trading action as market participants now look forward to the release of US ISM non-manufacturing PMI for some fresh impetus.
Immediate resistance is pegged near the 1.3130-35 region and is followed by the 1.3165-70 supply zone, above which the pair seems all set to aim towards reclaiming the 1.3200 handle.
On the flip side, the 100-day SMA support, currently near the 1.3075 region, is likely to protect the immediate downside, which if broken might turn the pair vulnerable to slide further towards 50-day SMA, around the 1.3025-20 region, en-route the key 1.30 psychological mark.


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MWI's Forty-Hour Basic Mediation Training is designed to prepare managers, executives, lawyers and other professionals to effectively facilitate the mediation process. This comprehensive five-day skill-building program prepares mediators to deliver a mediator's opening, assist parties to define interests, generate options, analyze alternatives and overcome barriers to agreement and draft mediation memorandums utilizing lectures, demonstrations, interactive exercises, supervised role-plays, and group discussions. MWI's mediation trainings meet the training requirement outlined in the Massachusetts Confidentiality Statute (MGL ch233 sec 23C) and Rule 8(c)(i) of the MA Supreme Judicial Court's Uniform Rules on Dispute Resolution.
Prepare participants to effectively facilitate the mediation process - from the mediator's opening to agreement writing.
Help participants apply a negotiation framework to the mediation process; assist parties in their efforts to define the issues, focus their interests and generate options that secure sound resolutions.
Provide participants with the skills necessary to mediate effectively. These skills include: interactive listening skills, steps to overcoming barriers to agreement, questioning and communication techniques.


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Every page on this site uses structured semantic markup. H1 tags are used for section titles, H2 tags for main page titles (and H3 and H4 tags for sub titles). Certain specialist browsers, such as screen readers allow users to navigate through pages by headings and sub-headings when they are properly marked-up in this way.
Every page on this site begins with invisible ‘Skip to content’ links which allows users of text only and screen reader browsers to skip over page headers and navigation bars and go straight to the either the main navigation menu or the main page content. All dropdown menus are accessible using the tab key.
All content images used in this site include ALT attributes. Screen readers read will read this text, and text-only browsers will display it so that, at the very least, users who have problems seeing images can access a sense of what the images are communicating.
This site uses cascading style sheets for its visual layout and text formatting. The size of all of the text on this site can be manipulated by users via the ‘text size’ options in visual browsers. All key content, all body text and of all of the text contained in navigation menus can be increased or decreased by users.
Users who have difficulty navigating through a form with a mouse can, for example, click on the text beside the form elements, such as text input boxes, in order to enter those elements.
The use of label tags allows screen readers to intelligently announce what a particular input element is, by reading the label.


text: Hello and welcome to Love Our Pups. Like our name says we Do Love Our Pups! We also love to turn our little bundles of joy into yours. Nothing brings laughter and love to a home quite like a puppy.

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Ever find yourself writing out the same old column names in fixtures just so your tests will work? Ever wonder if there’s a better way? Well there is!
Fixtures, now with NEW default columns!
Voila! No more repeating yourself with stupid columns! Hooray!


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In Poland, four countries are building a museum to commemorate victims of the Sobibor extermination camp, known as one of the deadliest in the Third Reich. But Russia is nowhere to be found in the list of major contributors, which includes Slovakia, the Netherlands, Israel and the host nation itself.
Moscow believes it was unfairly sidelined from the project as three applications, all filed by non-government entities, were rejected. In 2013, Russia was invited to join the effort, but despite it offering a "significant financial contribution," further discussions on Moscow's participation in the project stalled, the Foreign Ministry stated in 2017.
According to Sellin, Russia should feel free to contribute to other memorial projects at Sobibor, including exhibitions.
But some observers believe the story may be politically motivated. “The Polish-Russian relations are complicated ... so, I think the Poles themselves are taking control of the narrative, they’re afraid of the Russian narrative,” Newsweek columnist Marc Shulman told RT. “Also, they don’t want to give Russia too much credit for liberating Poland,” he offered.
Nevertheless, the situation is sure to raise a few eyebrows given that Sobibor saw one of the two successful uprisings by people imprisoned by the Nazis. Back in 1943, members of the Sobibor underground cell, led by Soviet-Jewish officer Alexander Pechersky, covertly killed 11 SS officers and overpowered the camp guard before making their way out.
Some 300 prisoners escaped, although most of them were caught in the manhunt that followed or were slaughtered by Nazi collaborators. In all, there were only 53 known escapees who survived till the end of the war, with Pechersky being one of them.


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Lula: What was your childhood like Sonia?
Sonia: Yes exactly… just like that, like a carrot. My mother always said to me, "Why do you have red hair, why!?" After that I was always fascinated with my red hair because it's not common at all in France, and no-one else in my family had colour like that at all… all my sisters had pretty fair hair.
Lula: What did you like to play when you were little?
ill, but I would not stop eating them.
Lula: What did you dream of being when you grew up?
boy… but I loved having four sisters, they were wonderful.
Lula: When you were a teenager did you start to embrace girlyness?
fitted, schoolboy style sweater – somehow it made the cover of Vogue.
dresses, some maternity dresses also.
Lula: Why did you start doing away with hems and exposing seams on your dresses?
putting stitches inside out and upside down, and stopped doing hems.
architect, I would have done architecture.
Lula: Did you ever experiment with making music?
interested in their way of life though, not the way they dressed.
Lula: How did having children affect your creativity?
dreams I wanted to have ten.
Lula: When did your daughter Natalie start working with you?
I've received from the world.
lot of money and it's very hard to be independent today.
Lula: What kind of woman are you making clothing for?
intellectual and quirky, and like the irony of fashion.
Lula: And you are still writing books?
Lula: When you're not writing or designing – what do you most like to do?
Guest Editor Kirsten Dunst in?
Lula: What is your favourite Kirsten flick?
Antoinette was probably a lot like Kirsten's character in the film.
The film was absolutely brilliant, I thought it was very beautiful.


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Help make the First Peak Project happen!
Restoring First Peak is not going to happen without the community’s help and you are part of the community. On the page below we’ve listed some of the main ways you can contribute to the First Peak Project. By being a public benefit project, the success of our project inherently falls upon the support of the community. The surfing community must embrace the opportunity to restore a lost surfing wave if we’re going to pull this off. Read below to see which avenue for contributing to the First Peak Project works best for you.
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This term we will be visiting Gigi Gao's Authentic Restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year.
We will be learning about the RNLI for our Heritage Project.
We will be making various arts and crafts for our St. David's Day Celebrations.
Our Duke of Edinburgh group will continue to develop their physical skills and enhance their map reading and camp-craft skills in readiness for their summer expedition.
We have already started voluntary work in Swansea Botanical Gardens where we are completing a horticultural project.
Our bread making classes are popular on a Friday morning. Everyone is enjoying the lovely smell around the school.
This term we are completing an Agored Cymru Accreditation on Rights and Responsibilities.


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Designed to improve road safety and reduce the risk of accidents, ULTIGRIP provides a coloured, textured finish that improves visibility and skid resistance in high risk locations where the client requirement rules out conventional asphalt.
ULTIGRIP is BBA HAPAS certified as a Clause 942 thin surface course.
Testing carried out for Tarmac has demonstrated that ULTIGRIP provides superior SCRIM performance to conventional asphalts and comparable skid resistance to typical high friction surfacings.
ULTIGRIP is laid as a surface course, using standard paving equipment. The installation process is less weather-susceptible than for HFS and can be reliably installed all year round. This reduces the risk of programme delays from cancelled work.
Bauxite aggregate and a durable clear binder combine to give a tough, textured finish and long term skid resistance, even on heavily trafficked sites.
Can be laid quickly in a single pass, reducing costs and minimising disruption to road users.
No issues with regard to delamination at any time, as the 40mm layer acts as one homogenous structure, thereby reducing the risk of accidents and costly legal claims.
Lower ‘whole life cost’ compared to conventional high skid resisting surfacing techniques when considering typical product lifespans and actual construction costs. ULTIGRIP can also be reliably installed all year round, thereby eliminating potential aborted work costs which can be incurred when dealing with thin applied treatments.

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The College Board and Project Lead The Way are excited to provide you with an opportunity to earn recognition for your AP and PLTW coursework. To earn this student achievement, you must complete three courses in a pathway - one AP course; one PLTW course; and a third course, either AP or PLTW - and earn a qualifying score of 3 or higher on the AP Exam(s) and a score of Proficient or higher on the PLTW End-of-Course (EoC) Assessment(s).
To start the AP + PLTW student achievement application process, you'll complete three easy steps.
Provide us with personal information and details regarding your PLTW coursework.
Applications received by June 30 will be considered for awards issued the following fall.
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Bolivian President Evo Morales spoke at the World People's Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth in Cochabamba.
Top Story — Bolivian President Evo Morales inaugurated a climate change conference in Cochabamba on Tuesday.
More than 20,000 attendants from over 125 countries are participating in the World People’s Conference on Climate Change and the Rights of Mother Earth this week. The meeting, supported by numerous grassroots organizations, is designed to act as an alternative to the United Nations’ continuing discussions on climate change.
“We are gathered here because the so-called developed countries didn’t meet their obligation of establishing substantial commitments to cutting greenhouse gas emissions in Copenhagen,” Morales said.
With the conference under way in Cochabamba, Nikolas Kozloff, author of No Rain in the Amazon: How South America’s Climate Affects the Entire Planet, asks how climate change will affect El Niño — an irregular weather pattern that periodically wrecks havoc on the Andes.
In the wake of a report criticizing 287(g) and similar programs that deputize local officials to enforce federal immigration law, we wondered what supporters of these programs consider their biggest successes. So Alison Bowen asked around to find out who’s been detained and deported in these programs. She contacted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which trains the officers, and the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) and the Center for Immigration Studies, both groups that support 287(g). Read the latest post at her blog Beyond Borders to find out what they told her.
Political analyst Claudia López took some time to discuss paramilitary politics in Colombia with The Latin America News Dispatch after her recent talk at New York University. Watch the newscast here.
Hooded gunmen attacked a Holiday Inn in Monterrey, Mexico, on Monday morning, kidnapping at least three people. The carefully-coordinated assault bore signs of drug gang violence.
An oil rig located in the Gulf of Mexico exploded Tuesday night, leaving 11 workers missing and seven critically injured. The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for survivors.
On Wednesday, a Mexican prosecutor cited personal correspondence raising suspicions that a U.S. TV producer had murdered his wife while the couple was vacation in Cancún.
A Long Island teenager was found guilty Monday for killing 37 year-old Ecuadorian immigrant Marcelo Lucero in a racially-motivated attack.
The U.N. has launched a Web site to track the nearly $10 billion in aid to Haiti.
The University of Puerto Rico closed Wednesday due to a student strike called to protest against budget cuts and changes to the academic program.
The UN commission tasked with battling corruption and crime in Guatemala has fired around 2,000 police officers, and sent 130 government officials and others suspected of illegal activity to jail since being established 2 years ago.
Officials in Guatemala disagree about the number of women who have been murdered this year, but there is consensus that violent deaths among women have increased substantially.
Government officials in El Salvador and Guatemala speculate that there are approximately 15,000 gang members in each country.
In El Salvador, gang shake-downs are referred to as “rent,” so anti-crime activists have created comic “rent-dodger” to encourage people to resist handing over money.
Journalist Georgino Orellana was shot fatally in the head as he was leaving a television studio in San Pedro Sula. It’s not known whether the shooting was related to Orellana’s journalistic work.
Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega may restore ties with Honduras, which were broken after last year’s coup.
Three opposition lawmakers were injured in Nicaragua when a pro-government mob prevented the country’s National Assembly from holding a vote to overturn a decree issued by leftist President Daniel Ortega.
Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero, who committed suicide Monday after allegedly murdering his 24 year-old wife, was buried Wednesday morning. Hundreds of fans attended the funeral.
On Wednesday, Ecuadorian president Raul Correa named a new energy minister. Wilson Pastor, head of state oil company Petroamazonas, will replace Germanico Pinto, who was fired Tuesday.
Colombia’s state oil company, Ecopetrol, approved the development of the Quifa oil field Wednesday.
Luiz Marques Barbosa, the Brazilian priest accused of engaging in sexual conduct with young boys, has been removed from jail and put under house arrest. Authorities are reportedly investigating allegations that the priests accusers extorted money from him.
Brazil is reportedly at the top of the list of countries who request user data, or ask to have content removed on Google. Google has responded by posting a map showing countries most prone to censorship.
Banco do Brasil bought 51 percent of Patagonia, Argentina’s third-largest bank.
Argentina’s budget surplus grew for the first time this year, adding to evidence that the country’s economy is on an upswing.
Chile reports the country’s court system has been widely affected by a computer virus.
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A commercial strength, non-filming, non-streaking glass cleaner. We use this cleaner around the shop and at our home. It contains perfume grade alcohol which is the best cleaning agent ingredient with lowest risk of damaging the materials it cleans. Try it on your windows, mirrors, chrome, porcelain, acrylics, automobile glass and tile. We are sure you will agree that this is the best glass cleaner available today.


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Game on Load will freeze during the GGG logo loading. Once the Start screen load and you select your character ~50% time it will not load the town and error with unknown disconnection error. If it does load, when trying to use Waypoint to area ~75% time it will not load and crash to Start Screen. ~10% of the time it will crash out to the Dashboard. The game has become basically unplayable with all the crashes.
It is evident that this is affecting multiple different system with varying drive space, connections. This is pretty obviously a game issue across the board with the download or a issue with the servers. Any fix would be greatly appreciated as I love this game and I know others do as well, but no help is not helping your fanbase on X-Box and with PS4 coming out in two weeks this is absolutely unacceptable to your loyal X-Box players.
I had the horrible lag issues on 2 of 3 Xbox Ones. The only difference between them is that the one with only mild issues (disconnects) uses an external HD for storing games.
As a test, I connected an external HD to one of the boxes that was having the lag issues and the game was actually playable. There are still lag spikes(less than a second) but it is not anywhere near as bad as using the internal storage.
Just wanted to report on this in case others wants to try it. After the last couple of days with the continously disconnecting or crashing to dashboard, yesterday night I tried uninstalling the game completely and reinstalling it fresh on my xbox one. This morning when I tried playing the situation improved by a lot, no random disconnections or crashes just yet.. Lag is still there but much more playable than it was.
Again I don't know if there was something wrong with the update files that the fresh installation solved or if GGG did something overnight, just wanted to share.
Well, that might also be the same reason as from phredesign, by using thre external, he probably used a different installation.
I've seen many many post from Jeff mentioniong this, seems your installation files have reached a bad state, try reinstalling. Usually after patches. I also installed several times new and also remember when friends had constant crashes, reinstalling helped, like if they had specific zones they could never load, like kitava, a reinstall fixed that.
Luckily I have no traffic limitation at my isp, so I will just do a reinstall, but suggesting this as a fix to guys who already exceeded their traffic limit to download the game again, would really be bad.
Hi, thanks for your input, I agree with you that a reinstall is not a proper fix, and I don't think it is fair for those without unlimited Internet as well.
Definitely this has been the worst launch since I started playing poe on xbox, many bugs, glitches, crashes, but until we hear more from GGG I am glad I can at least play after the reinstall.
I tried this as well after a completely unplayable morning- it worked well for an hour and a half or so and then back to disconnecting frequently- though better than before the reinstall.


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Hitting the exact word count limit on an academic assignment.
- Man, I can’t believe Louis pulled a chisholm on that humanities paper.
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If you want to generate traffic at your exhibit, you must have an attraction…something that stands out from the rest of the exhibitors. Something that will not only attract customers and potential clients but will hold them at your booth so your product message is delivered and understood. Nothing attracts like live action, interactive magic.
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A video interview with Judy Chan, instructor for FNH 200, on how she integrated student videos as group projects.
STLHE 2015 is coming to Vancouver, June 16 – 19, 2015!
How can we address classroom conversations around politically and culturally sensitive issues?
UBC HR and CTLT are pleased to announce a 5-month pilot of lynda.com resources at UBC.
Take a look at some of the photos that were taken during the 6th annual UBC Celebrate Learning Week!
UBC faculty members talk about how they are developing courses through the Flexible Learning Initiative.
Learn about engagement opportunities that resulted from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) National Event.
Join us October 20 – 26 to celebrate the 6th annual UBC Celebrate Learning Week!
Find out how student-generated content will be incorporated into some of UBC’s flexible learning projects.


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Located route 23 and Chaple st. Dodgeville, WI Coordinates Lat N 42:57':704" Lon W -90:07':829"
This is the oldest courthouse in Wisconsin. Construction started June 11, 1859. It was dedicated in 1861, enlarged in 1894 and again in 1927. In 1937 the Doric Columns, pediment and cupola were restored exactly as the 1859 original. In 1969 the interior was completely renovated to better utilize space. It is Iowa County's fourth courthouse. The first three were located in Mineral Point, the county seat from 1829 to 1861. The design is Greek Revival and the material is native Galena limestone quarried north of Dodgeville and cut to precision by local Cornish stone-masons.


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Ok, getting very fustrated with this worthless Bryant AC and Furnace. I didn't put it in, it was here when I bought the place.
This is the third time in a month this ac has broken down. We have already replaced the blower motor and capacitor in the inside unit. Today (two weeks later) the outside unit quit working. I can hear it click like it is trying to turn on but nothing happens. When I touch the fan motor on the top of the outside unit it is very hot to the touch.
I know nothing of how these work or how to take them apart. I have very little money thanks to the last repair and all the AC repairmen here charge way more that what the service is worth. I will not call them as they are crooks. They quoted me $479 for the blower motor alone on the last repair when the motor only costs $85.
Any help would be appreciated. If we can narrow it down then I know a handy man who can get the parts cheap and fix it cheap.
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CENTURY 21 M&M and Associates California Highland Park 90042 5041 E Echo St.
No HOA! Imagine summer evenings BBQing on your private rooftop deck enjoying music, drinks, and expansive jaw dropping views! This upscale no maintenance community of only 24 single family homes (Not Condos!) is just minutes to Downtown & Pasadena. You’re a quick walk to Highland Park Bowl, Civil Coffee, Highland Theater, and multitude of restaurants, cafes, trendy shops and wonderful nightlife. Walk to the Metro Gold Line and you’ll have easy access to Old Town Pasadena, Arcadia, Downtown LA, China Town, The Arts District. No work to be done here! Brand new with contemporary interiors! You can feel safe knowing your new home is built to all the latest and strictest building codes. This home is energy efficient with insulated dual pane Anderson Window and French Doors, tankless water heater w/hot water circulation pump, LED lighting, Electric Car Pre-wire, smart home automation system. The ground floor provides a bedroom with a full bath and 2-car direct access garage. Upstairs you have a spacious dining area with tons of natural light, family room with a large balcony, and your dream kitchen with GE Monogram Appliances and farm sink. On the third floor you’ll find 2 master bedrooms. The rooftop deck with unobstructed views of Downtown LA and Earnest Debs Park completes this amazing home! This home is available now and ready for you to pick up your keys in just 30-45 days.
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I jotted this down in a journal almost five years ago. Funny how so much has changed since then; yet, here I am challenging myself anew with it.
The bulk of my memories of Michael Jackson and his brilliant music come from his Dangerous era. I remember the video premieres for “Black And White” and “Remember The Time” clearly.
I think my earliest memory goes back to one day in elementary school, some time in the 80s, when all of the kids were piled into the cafeteria for some sort of assembly. I don’t recall much of what was said but I do remember a screen at the front where MJ’s “We Are The World” music video was played for us. I remembered that moment, I remembered the song, I remembered the melody. Not a lot of songs can hold up to that much time passing, but there this was – TV theme songs and MJ, cemented away in my head.
I don’t remember ever seeing the video again since that day, though I’ve heard the song in recent years. YouTube brought back some delightful memories tonight. I didn’t realize at the time how high-caliber the artists who sang along were. Killer lineup.
That‘s gonna leave left a mark.
Help, GOD—the bottom has fallen out of my life!
Master, hear my cry for help!
and wait for what he’ll say and do.
waiting and watching till morning.
with GOD’S arrival comes generous redemption.
buy back Israel from captivity to sin.
I’m stealing this post from my abandoned Myspace blog, written April 24, 2007, a much simpler time.
Ok, TV played a semi-prominent role in my childhood as is true for many of my friends and, thus, there are a lot of emotions and pleasant memories tied to certain shows. Unfortunately, I believe that this is no longer true for many of today’s youth. Today’s children’s programming appears very shallow, teaches nothing, and seems poorly thought out. What happened?
Well, thanks to the ever-amazing YouTube, I’ve been able to locate some shows which I haven’t seen in 10-15+ years and take a wonderful trip back in time. Please – do join me.
What I find most fascinating is my attachment to the theme songs of these shows. I haven’t heard them in years but they’ve never quite left me. And the first few notes send me racing back to the days of my youth, lying on the carpet and glued to the TV. Here I offer a brief smattering of my youthful delight. Let me know if you were raised on these shows or do tell which ones won your attention.
I found this online a while back but when I did I wished again that I, too, had a magic hat.
This first notes of this theme immediately take me back. Thanks, Nickelodeon.
and why not an actual episode of the Little Koala?
This show is beyond cool in my eyes. Full of adventure, the theme song is absolutely inspiring.
Ok, I have always loved this show and I’ve secretly been in love with the theme song since I heard it. I have never admitted that because I thought the song was too girly to love with the children’s choir and all; but no longer – I will say I love the song and dream of adventure whenever I hear it.
Is anybody else out there not a fan of the Geico commercials with the pile of money with eyes? It took me a while to get what they were doing but after I did, I still didn’t like it.


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Democrats who vowed to impeach Brett Kavanaugh even before he was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court will have to contend with the Constitution, points out Harvard Law School Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz.
Kavanaugh could not be impeached on the grounds of the accusation by Christine Blasey Ford of sexual assault 36 years ago, because it pertains to alleged actions as a private citizen, Dershowitz explained in an interview with Fox News.
Dershowitz also believes Democrats would pay a high political price.
The Washington Examiner noted Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has indicated the House Judiciary Committee might investigate Kavanaugh if his party retakes the majority in November and he becomes the panel’s chairman.
President Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday that the American public wouldn’t put up with an attempt to unseat Kavanaugh.
“The American public has seen this charade, has seen this dishonesty by the Democrats,” he said.