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The US National Science Foundation recently awarded a major grant to Virginia Tech University, Advanced Conservation Strategies and OSARA to conduct a social-ecological research project in Tierra del Fuego during the coming two years. The project, entitled Ecology, Culture & Outcomes: Linking Human Perceptions & Socio-Ecological Thresholds for Ecosystem Restoration (ECO-Link) brings together US researchers with Argentine and Chilean colleagues from academic, NGO, and governmental institutions to determine whether a current lack of participation in ecosystem management initiatives by landowners is influenced by a broken incentive structure that does not account for feedbacks between underlying social perceptions and ecosystem service delivery. Studying efforts to control invasive beavers and subsequently reforest riparian zones on Tierra del Fuego Island, we hypothesize that the thresholds that separate inaction from action in conservation can be overcome by explicitly integrating social and ecological understanding into the design of effective incentives. The link is currently seeking to hire a postdoctoral fellow and a master’s student. More information on MS position can be obtained by contacting Co-PI Dr. Michael Sorice. For notification when the postdoctoral advertisement is posted, contact PI Dr. Christopher Anderson, the project’s lead investigator.
From 6-10 August, the Argentine National Patagonia Center (CENPAT for its acronym in Spanish) hosted the 3rd “Young Patagonia Conservation Leaders” Meeting in Puerto Madryn. Participants came from throughout Patagonia and were invited specifically based on their efforts in marine conservation. Workshops held during the week-long event focused on leadership development with specific courses on interpersonal communication and project design and evaluation. An outgrown of these training initiatives, led by Dr. Alexandra Sapoznikow, is the creation of a new Patagonia-wide emerging leaders network that is meant to help those interested in promoting conservation obtain the networking and professional skills necessary to influence not only research but policy and sustainability outcomes. During these meetings, OSARA President Dr. Christopher Anderson was asked to give a talk at CENPAT on Long-Term Socio-Ecological Research Sites: Conceptual Foundations and Projections in Argentina, which is part of the information recently published in English and Spanish in the August edition of Austral Ecology. Dr. Anderson led a team of 17 co-authors from Chile, Argentina and the US in an effort to establish a joint agenda on LTSER in the Southern Cone.
The Argentine Ecological Association (AsAE for its acronym in Spanish) will carry out its 25th annual meeting from 24-28 September in the city of Lujan. This year’s meeting coincides with the 40th anniversary of AsAE and is dedicated to “where we’ve come from; where we’re going”. OSARA has officially sponsored this meeting, specifically providing financial support for relevant symposia and activities related to our mission to promote research, education and conservation in southern Patagonia. To learn more visit the official website.

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The Garland is a premiere location for production crews looking for a flexible film set or crew parking for projects nearby. Located right off the 101 Freeway in North Hollywood, minutes away from the city's largest studios.
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I've been trying to identify what is the correct way to get data from Project Online for some time now (I just want to get data, not update it). I can find documentation on ProjectData and a lot of examples using it. But it requires permission edition on the Project Online configuration.
I Barely can find any example or documentation for the ProjectServer and its endpoints seem to have fewer options than ProjectData.
Which one should be used to GET info from the ProjectOnline and why?
It depends what You want to read. If You want project/task etc. You can easily go with ProjectData. If You need EnterpriseResources/CustomFields you may need to use ProjectServer.
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How to use LINQPad with SharePoint 2013 REST service (/_api)?

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Introduction: There is no fixed cut-off date in the law determining how many university degrees a parent must fund through child support. Whether a child ceases to be a dependent is assessed based on the facts of each individual case.
Hutcheon v. Bissonnette, 2017 CarsellOnt 1948 serves as a warning to those who choose not to comply with disclosure orders.
Unfortunately, it is a far all-too common scenario in family law: the parent with whom the child resides denies access or claims that the child does not want to see the other parent.
Having to pay spousal support can be a difficult pill to swallow; especially if it appears that your spouse is not attempting to support herself or himself. The case of Waye v. Cook, 2015 ONSC 7151 emphasizes that a recipient of spousal support has an obligation to support himself or herself, even if he or she is incapable of earning as much as his or her spouse: The recipient spouse has to try.
What do a loan shark and an ex-spouse have in common? Chances are, they’re both charging you interest. Bad jokes aside, separated and former spouses in family court often find themselves facing high interest payments to their spouses following the completion of lengthy litigation.
It is common for self-employed individuals to place their assets in their spouse’s name to protect them from creditors. What happens, however, in the event of a separation? Do they belong solely to the spouse who received the assets since the assets are solely in their name? Who retains the assets?
In Ontario, the laws regarding child support require a parent to pay support until their children turn eighteen, or, until their children withdraw from parental control. But what happens if children cannot attain independence on account of a medical or other disability? Are parents bound to pay support forever?
While the idea of a home made separation agreement may seem like an appealing way to save on the costs of hiring a lawyer, there are a number of traps that can catch unwary spouses looking to separate quickly and easily. These traps can cost them far more than they ever bargained for.
It can take a while to work through the court process to obtain a final order for any relief sought. Parties often bring motions for temporary orders for some relief prior to a final order being granted, but these temporary orders are not binding on the trial judge.

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Our client, Faulkner, King & Wenz PSC, is a well known and respected Accounting Firm in Central Kentucky, providing financial statement audits, compilation and review of financial statements, consulting, income tax preparation and planning services for individuals, partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries and other business entities as well as Peer Review Services for other accounting firms.
Schooley Mitchell works on their behalf to make sure that all their communication services are operating correctly at all times since tax deadlines are critical. Schooley Mitchell helps to solve any service related issue that may occur so that the partners can provide the accounting services to their clients with a minimum amount of disruption. By reviewing all their telecom invoices and providing recommendations Schooley Mitchell has been able to lower their local, long distance, and internet service costs by 35%. As with all our clients, we worked with their providers to implement all the required changes without disruption to their work and with as little effort on their part as possible.
In addition to assisting with any issues regarding their services, Schooley Mitchell receives all their telecom invoices monthly to make sure that their costs are correct and to review the services to see if any further cost savings could be achieved. Faulkner, King & Wenz understands the value that Schooley Mitchell has brought to them, not only in actual savings on the expenses, but also the savings of their time dealing with telecom vendors. They appreciate the peace of mind that they have knowing that Schooley Mitchell is watching their costs monthly to insure that they receive the correct services from quality vendors at the lowest current market price.
Our client, White Peck Carrington, LLP, is the latest practice entity in a continuing law practice that began in 1862 in Mount Sterling, KY. They are a regional leader in the general practice of law including civil litigation, personal injury, real estate, domestic relations, criminal law, financial institutions law, business organizations, probate, commercial and business law, estates and trusts with eight practicing attorneys plus staff.
Alan Peck as the managing partner needed someone that he could trust to provide an expert yet objective view of the telecom services for the firm which included not only local, long distance, and internet services, but also maintenance contracts on an aging phone system and provide advice on a possible change of that phone system. Schooley Mitchell was a great choice since our model is built on being totally objective and independent with no ties to any telecom service provider or hardware vendor. Through our analysis of their phone system and contracts we were able to recommend no change in the phone system and a recommendation which provided an 80% decrease in their maintenance agreement.
Over time our optimization of their local, long distance, and internet services provided monthly savings to the firm of 45%. All of these savings were done through plan changes and discounts with their current vendors so that there was no disruptions or changes in any of their current services.
Schooley Mitchell continues to monitor all the monthly telecom expenses for White Peck Carrington to make sure that they are receiving the correct services and costs for their firm as well as assisting them with any questions or issues that involve communications.
Our client, Mark Smith State Farm Insurance, is a top notch full service Insurance Agency in Mt. Sterling KY, helping many clients with all their insurance needs.
Mark needed someone that he could rely on and trust so he could concentrate on providing great insurance coverage for his clients instead of listening to solicitations from telecom resellers. Schooley Mitchell became his telecom expert. We reviewed his current telecom invoices, conducted a review of each cost and provided him with an accurate snapshot. Through our knowledge of the marketplace we were able to provide him with recommendations which provided him with 28% savings on his costs. We handled all the required changes so that they were transparent to his employees and his clients and without disruption to his daily activities.
We continue to review his monthly invoices for accuracy, making sure that his services match the needs of his business, and that the costs he pays continue to be the lowest market cost. He now refers all those telecom calls to us while he concentrates on his core business, knowing that we will be acting on his behalf and in his best interest. We provide him with our personal customer service for any question or issue regarding his communications services. Mark is very appreciative of Schooley Mitchell’s ability to not only save him money but also time.

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With CycleMAYnia all wrapped up in Santa Barbara, we thought we’d add our own bookmark to bike month by introducing a new kind of bike into the mix:YikeBike, the world’s first super light folding electric bike.
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Kitties and shopping and books, oh my!
It’s not about any of that.
It’s about my journey to skinny jeans and how I’ve made peace with my body at age 36. It has been a long and bumpy road. Journey with me.
Yes, I was adorable, I know. But I was always the biggest (tallest AND fattest) kid in the class, up through and including sixth grade. And kids, as you may have heard, are mean. And that kinda stayed with me through all of these years. I may have lost a few and gained a few through the years, but even when I got down to a size 4 in my 20’s, I was still the fattest girl in Mrs. McGrath’s 2nd grade class, weighing in at an impressive 94 pounds – 9 pounds more than the next “fattest” kid in the class, who had the last name “House” mind you. That’s right. I was fatter than a house. How do I know these details? Because despite 8-year-old Heather asking nicely to keep her weight quiet, Mrs. Briscoe, the nurse, still insisted on announcing everyone’s weight aloud as she wrote them down. A little sick that this is a memory that is imprinted on my mind for all of these years.
Another fond elementary school memory: 5th grade. Riding the bus home from school. “Steve” decides to tell me, unprompted, that “If I were a mermaid, I’d be a manatee.” Yup, that one sorta stayed with me too.
So, I’ve had some fat baggage that I’ve been lugging around since, oh, age 5 probably. And my recent experience with a certain pair of skinny jeans has caused me to do a little introspection.
Anyhow, I got it stuck in my head that I must own a pair of cream-colored skinny jeans for the fall. I MUST. Life will not be complete, Heather, unless you seek out and find these pants.
I’m more of a wide leg, dark-colored pants gal normally. But, all of these pretty photos of ladies on Pinterest wearing cream-colored pants and boots frolicking through autumn fields… picking apples… just hanging around without cellulite. I wanted to be in that club in the worst way.
I took a trip to (where else?) my faithful local Marshall’s. Now, if you’re a Marshall’s regular, like myself, you know very well that you can’t say to yourself, “hey, I’d like to go and purchase a pair of black peep toe heels” and expect to find them at Marshall’s. Its more of a “go with an open mind – you never know what you might uncover” sort of store. But, the skinny pants gods smiled upon me that day, and lo and behold, there they were – cream-colored skinnies. In my size.
I tried them on, and although they fit like a glove, I was skeptical. I am bottom heavy. I am so pear that I’m almost eggplant. I’m what my husband might refer to as “assy” – but in a good way. And I was besot with thoughts like “these make my thighs look massive” and “oh can you see my cellulite??” But, I bought them, because at Marshall’s you gotta get it when you see it, because it will be gone the next time you come back.
I took them home. I tried them on with about 78 things that I already owned. Boots. Flats. Tunics. Sweaters. I was unsure. I thought they looked decent, but I was unsure. I polled the masses. My mom loved them. My friends were split.
I had trouble sleeping that night – no exaggeration – because I was so pissed off that I didn’t trust myself and how I felt in these pants enough to flout whatever nay-sayers might think when they saw a non-size 2 girl in light-colored skinnies.
Well, reader, I re-bought them.
And so, this is what I think. You don’t have to be skinny to wear skinny pants. Or a sleeveless shirt. Or a strapless dress. Or whatever that one item is that you consider to be off-limits. Despite what that little person inside might be telling you (in my case, elementary school chunky Heather) YOU look good. Do you feel good? Then you’re fine.
Just make sure the item fits and flatters. If these jeans gave me a muffin top it wouldn’t indicate confidence – it would just tell people that I was in denial about gaining a few pounds or suggest that I don’t own a full length mirror. Dress for the size you are today.
I never wear my swimsuit in front of people EVER unless I’m in a foreign country. Its true. Recently, I had an hour to kill while my husband was at the gym at a resort (in New Jersey – not a foreign land) at which we were staying, and so I sat by the pool for an hour. In my bathing suit. And you know what? The world didn’t end. My guess is that no one even gave me a second glance. But in a good way.
I don’t expect this to “inspire” people and I don’t expect applause. I just hope that, ladies, you extend your body the same courtesy that it extends unto you. I’ve had an almost abusive relationship with my body for years, treating my “flaws” like an abusive husband might treat his battered wife. And I don’t think I’m alone on this. You’re ugly, you’re fat, you don’t deserve to wear this. And you know what? Our bodies don’t fight back. They just faithfully keep us healthy, carry us where we want to go, bear our children. Hell, mine climbed a mountain for me, dammit! Granted I did fall down and vomit when I was done, but still. I asked my body to climb 4 miles uphill and it didn’t answer me back. It just climbed.
Its time we start showing our bodies some respect.
Here are the pants. I’ll wear them proudly this fall and pick some apples or something. Maybe carve a pumpkin.
This entry was posted in The Lit Kitty - General on August 6, 2014 by mimacat14.
As a friend who originally voted yes…yay!!!!
Well done! As an upper-arm-a-phobe you have almost, ALMOST inspired me to tank top it up. 🙂 Inspiring post!!!
I like them much better with this shirt. Definite yay now! I’m glad you went back for them.
Yay!! I think it’s great that you went back and got them, going with your own gut instincts! Having just had 3 babies in four years this helps because even though I weigh less now then I did before my first, my body is totally different and it has taken awhile to accept that. Thanks for a great post.
Yay! Glad you went with your instincts. I am in my late 30s, and in the last few years I have come to except that I like to be sleeveless. Yes, my arms are flabby, but wearing sleeves doesn’t magically make me thinner; it just makes me sweaty & constricted.
Hi! I just found your blog tonight from your stitch fix greatest hits post. And I stumbled into this post. Can I please just tell you thank you for this post? I just started with stitch fix last month (kept 3 of the 5 including my very first ever little black dress!) Anyway, I’m don’t have weight issues so to say but rather issues that I never think anything looks right on me. So I refrain from wearing clothing styles that I really like because I think they will look stupid on me. Your post hit a spot with me and made me realize that I’m always too hard on myself about how I think I look. And now I’m off to pin some things to my stitch fix board that I like but may be out of my normal “I won’t look good in that” comfort zone! So thank you for a very well stated post! You made my night.
Awesome 🙂 I’m glad you liked it!
I'm Heather. English Professor & wife & momma to Jake & cat mom & church singer & Game of Thrones addict. I love to read, write, practice yoga, sing and hang with my family. Welcome to my world!

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About this journey The average travel time between Lyon and Carcassonne is 4h21 minutes. The quickest route is 3h16 minutes. The first train leaving Lyon is at 06:36, the last at 18:08. There is an average of 14 trains a day between Lyon and Carcassonne, leaving approximately every 52 minutes.
"We took six train trips in September 2013, a mixture of first and second class tickets. The train journeys were very enjoyable. It was far less stressful than driving while following GPS directions and watching for road signs in French. The only negatives were the last minute posting of the platform number for the train and the confusing order of the carriages. Sometimes the carriage number signs on the carriages did not match the signs on the platform display. Both these contribute to a free-for-all rush carrying luggage up and down stairs. "
"Had a great trip on French Rail. Great seats, easy to book and everything ran on time. My only complaint is that it is VERY expensive. Also, in this review, I chose to check single because there is no place to check friends. I travelled with a friend. We're not a couple, or family or a group. "
"The hardest part of this journey was trying to beat the rush to the carriages and identifying which one was yours. Once we figured that out the journey went without a hitch. We did travel to the buffet cart but found that the queue was too long. Better to bring your own snacks along from what I could see, and cheaper. All in all a positive experience. "
"This TGV trip was excellent in every respect. "
"Smooth, comfortable and on time, but the connection for our ongoing trip to Paris was tight - we only made it by a few minutes. The only downside was the fact that to access the platform at Carcassone we had to go up and down flights of stairs which with heavy luggage and at our age (77) was an ordeal. This is a real problem with all French stations and the Paris Metro - something must be done, it is unacceptable. "


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SCARBOROUGH, Tobago, Saturday October 21, 2017 – It’s a done deal. Tobago will be the home of a new Sandals resort.
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley delivered the good news in Parliament recently, after months of negotiations overshadowed by speculation that the deal was in doubt.
“The communication between me and Sandals ownership is based on mutual respect,” he told legislations, revealing that Sandals will manage the 800-room property and a board has been set to being preparatory work.
Rowley underscored the deal would deliver dividends for Tobago and put the twin-island republic on the world map as a tourist destination.
The Tobago Hotel and Tourism Association (THTA) has welcomed the news.
“The majority of our members welcome Sandals coming to Tobago because of the additional flights and increased destination marketing which it would provide,” THTA president Christopher James said.

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There's nothing more basic than a BIKER wearing a ring that says "BIKER".
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We are all working hard to ready the room and the grounds for the arriving artists in this our inaugural session of the AKUMAL INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS RESIDENCY! It's all very exciting. We have an amazing roster of artists coming this season. Check them out on facebook, twitter or own own home page here on this site.
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“ My partner and I greatly enjoyed the Celtic Experience from EG Chauffeur Hire.
Our driver, Steven, was courteous, on time and brought us safely to the game and back through heavy football traffic.
Great seats at the game and a trip in a stunning Jaguar limousine, with a glass of champagne to top it off! A nice wee treat for my boyfriend’s birthday and a good idea for a day/night out!
“ We used EG Chauffeur Hire for a recent special family occasion, and couldn’t thank them enough.
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Both occasions were ‘girlie’ nights out and we were all collected on time and provided with a drink which is a lovely way to relax and start the night.
felt safe at all times throughout the journeys.
The arrangement was that when we wanted collected we called the driver directly and they came straight away to pick us up and took us directly to our front doors.
I found this not only a fun way to travel but very safe. I didn’t have to walk about Glasgow in the wet and cold trying to find a taxi, when pubs are spilling out and lots of people are doing likewise.
I feel I must also comment on the cars. Not only were they beautiful cars but they were also absolutely immaculate.
“ I would like to thank Paul and his driver Alan, for making our night one to remember.
All four ladies were delighted when the lovely and immaculate Jaguar arrived to help celebrate Michelle’s 40th birthday. Alan was very patient with us, as you can imagine we had to get plenty pictures before we had a wee scenic drive to our destination.
Paul and his cars, and of course Alan to make your special day or night one to remember.
a very polite, confident, attentive, but unobtrusive chauffeur named Alan, while we passed the journey availing ourselves with the refreshments provided in the back seat in extreme comfort.
gourmet meal, each course jockeying for first place. As you can imagine we savoured and wined longer than we should, leaving little time for our attendant driver Alan to convey us to the Playhouse Theatre in time for curtain up. Suffice to say he did indeed achieve this task through the busy streets of Edinburgh with commensurate ease and we were seated in our first class seats just before the overture.
After the very entertaining show we were met outside the foyer by Alan and enjoyed the “celebrity moment” as we alighted our luxurious Jaguar and were again driven in great comfort and attention safely back home to Glasgow.
The evening was exceptional for its attention to detail and quality of service which resulted in quite frankly “The Night To Remember” for years to come.
Thank you so much to all concerned in organising this event for us; for their professionalism and thoughtfulness. Be assured at some future date I will without doubt employ this fantastic service for some deserving friends.
“ We would like to thank Paul and his team for adding to our special day.
The cars were stunning and beautifully dressed as were both the chauffeurs who were immaculate and very attentive without being overly formal.
They arrived in good time and even though we were running late, they were very patient and still got the bride there on time!
We would like to thank them for joining in discreetly and giving us a Good Luck charm when we opened a bottle of champagne! The drivers were excellent at helping us in and out of the car in a most professional and gentlemanly manner. All of this helped relax the wedding party.


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The toenails on both of my big toes have become discoloured in patches. White/ yellowing. What is this? It is not painfull at all, just ugly. How do I get rid of it?
5540, it is difficult to make a diagnosis without being able to see the problem first, but it sounds like it might be due to a fungal infection or psoriasis and maybe even a liver problem. The best would be to see your doctor and have t sorted out. Good luck.
file your toe nails with a buffer then soak in a mixture of lemon juice and water in warm water.

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Budget — or — How Alice Can Buy Ads to Track Bob at the Workshop on Privacy in the Electronic Society in Dallas; the paper details a novel way that stalkers and other low-level criminals can accomplish state-grade surveillance on the cheap with targeted ad-purchases.
The attack relies on the fact that major "Demand Side Platform" ad brokers like Google Adwords allow you to target an ad to a specific place and a specific person. By placing ads that only get served if a target is on a given block, the attacker can trace the target's movements in space and time. Ad networks also allow attackers to enumerate the apps installed on the target's device and retrieve sensitive demographic data.
Variations on the technique allow attackers to count the number of people in a given room who have a gay hookup app -- or an app that reminds Muslims about daily prayers and orients them to Mecca.
For $1000 or less, attackers can conduct surveillance of the sort that costs states millions.
That tracking method has a couple of serious limitations. The target would have to have a certain app open on their phone at the time they're being tracked, so that the ad can appear. And to track a specific phone, any ad-buying spy would have to know a unique identifier of the target phone, known as a Mobile Advertising ID, or MAID.
"It’s not a particularly high bar to entry for a very, very highly targeted attack," says Adam Lee, a professor at the University of Pittsburgh who reviewed the University of Washington study.


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70 million views says it all- hilarious to boot. Should put a smile on the hardest of hearts.
5. Talking Twin Babies.They grow up too quickly!


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The ManagEnergy initiative is based on the idea that more energy efficiency and renewable energy investments are needed at the regional/local level in Europe. Therefore, it provides information, know-how, visibility and networking opportunities and supports local and regional energy agencies in delivering new services or boosting existing ones. Through their role of project developers, aggregators and facilitators for public authorities, Energy agencies are in a unique position to support the energy transition in their regions and cities. This places them at the forefront of energy investments in Europe.
The work programme for the 2017-2020 period has a strong focus on sustainable energy investments. A completely new website, social media presence and communication tools inform sustainable energy actors on the most recent developments in the area of energy efficiency policies and financing opportunities. Master classes (held in Brussels), expert missions (hosted by energy agencies) and Networking events in Brussels will raise the skills of local and regional energy agencies in energy efficiency, financing and project development.
The initiative was first launched by the European Commission in 2002 to support local and regional energy agencies, many of which have been created thanks to the support of the Intelligent Energy Europe programme. Since its launch, a series of contracts with different services providers has been used to support the implementation of the initiative. Between 2001 and 2015, ManagEnergy organised 45 capacity building workshops in different Member States and 33 networking events.

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As an artist, I feel that art has a special power to influence and change our world, and therefore it’s always inspiring to see artistic initiatives that promote important ideas and messages. ID Festival Berlin stand for Israel and Deutschland (Germany), is a vivid example of this concept. The festival was founded three years ago by pianist and composer Ohad Ben-Ari, to promote a cultural and social integration of the Israeli artists in Germany, bridge the two communities, celebrate diversity, and initiate partnerships with German artists and art institutions. ID Festival Berlin has become a unique success story, attended by Jews and non-Jews alike, who come to enjoy art.
Ohad Ben-Ari, a music influencer, the founder of the festival and also my talented brother is all about integration through music and art. His solo career brought him many accolades and performances around the world, including a performance as a soloist with the Berliner Philharmoniker under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. In the US Ohad produced my debut album on Universal Records, “The Hip-Hop Violinist”. I asked Ohad to share his experiences and explain the connection between art and integration.
The festival was founded in 2015 as a showcase platform for the works of Israeli artists who live in Germany. The festival includes series of events in music, dance, film, theatre, visual artworks and panel discussions around topics related to the festival’s themes.
Our 2017 program will be running October 9th-25th and January 26th-28th. While our past themes were about Identity and Migration, this year’s festival theme is all about Integration. We are very excited to join Habima, Israel’s national theatre company, for its centennial celebrations with a special performance of the play “Alone in Berlin.” Habima theater plans to visit the three cities that were pivotal to its formation: Moscow, NY, and Berlin. In fact, it was right here, in Berlin, during the 1920’s, where the Hebrew theater received sufficient funding in order to relocate to Palestine. “Habima in Berlin,” a book that was recently published in Israel, and in Germany, talks about this interesting period.
Our 2017 festival’s logo was designed by Berlin-based Israeli artists Adar Aviam. It is a creative blend of the most prominent Jewish symbol, the Star of David, and the most typical German symbol: the Pretzel. This, in my opinion, demonstrates integration between the two cultures, nationalities, and ways of life.
How did the idea for the ID Festival Berlin come about?
When I moved to Berlin in 2010 I was amazed to meet so many Israeli musicians, especially compared to the time I lived in Germany as a student. I was wondering if there were enough Israeli musicians in Germany to form a symphonic orchestra, and came to realize that there were enough people to form a superb orchestra, because many of the Israeli musicians here are considered top musicians in their fields. I shared the Israeli orchestra concept with MP Rüdiger Kruse, main culture correspondent of the German Parliament, and we started working together on a series of interdisciplinary art events around the orchestra project. This was the beginning of the ID Festival, officially sponsored today by the German government through the Ministry of Culture.
I think it is the story that ID Festival Berlin tells: the story of Jewish artists who had played a major role in German cultural life until the rise of the Nazi regime in the 1930’s. Many, who were able to save themselves from the horrors of the Nazis made it to Palestine and became a part of the creation of the new Jewish state. In Israel, a new culture was formed, based on principles that were originally brought from Europe, fused with local elements of the Orient. Today, three generations later, young Israelis return to Germany, which is a very interesting phenomenon.
Why is it important for the German government to sponsor ID Festival?
Berlin, as other major metropolises, serves as a Zwischenhalt (stop-over) in the lives of many people, especially for the artist’s community. At first I was wondering why would German decision-makers support this temporary migration, and if they would feel exploited in any shape or form, until they told me “Even if you’re here only for a year or two, it’s beneficial for us; it enriches us, it makes us more colorful, it allows us to learn from each other and grow together”. Now, this is an example of progressive thinking!
Globally: to set an example of a multi-cultural experience that builds bridges between communities and offers more original content, created especially for the festival.
Locally: we strive to assist artists to produce new works, promote cooperation, partnerships with German artists and establishments, and foster better integration of Israeli artists in the local cultural scene.
The community may be small compared to other places, true. People speak of maybe 15,000 Israelis who live in Berlin, 25k nationwide. However, it is a very significant community, considering our history, because it shows that situations can change. It is not only a story of redemption that is being told here, but also a story of hope. After the “Shoah” (Holocaust), no one ever thought Germany and Israel would develop such strong relationships in a relatively-speaking short time. For many years, most Israelis refused to visit Germany or even buy German products. Living in Germany was considered a taboo. This has changed. Today, Germany is perhaps one of Israel’s best allies, after the US. Its capital, Berlin, has transformed itself from a place of terror and horror to one of the most liberal, and progressive thinking places that I know. This should give us hope. As an Israeli, it gives me also hope that things between the Israelis and the Arabs could change too.
Although it sounds confusing, let’s not mix “Israeli” and “Jewish”: The “Jewish Culture Days” (Jüdische Kulturtage) runs for almost 30 years serving the purpose of showcasing all Yiddish Culture, on the other hand, the ID Festival Berlin presents works of art made by Israelis with European roots.
Describe your decision making when it comes to selecting artists and programs?
More than 150 artists took part in the past two seasons of ID Festival Berlin. We saw performances from Deutsche Grammophone’s star mandolinist, Avi Avital, violinist Guy Braunstein, a world-renowned soloist and former leader of the Berliner Philharmoniker, internationally acclaimed filmmaker Udi Aloni, award-winning choreographers duo matanicola, and many others.
As the artistic director, I strive to choose from the various disciplines of arts, the best quality works, and artists that also fit our yearly theme. The first ID Festival Berlin theme was Identity: we wanted to celebrate the identity of the new Israeli community and reflect on various identity-related issues that we face as individuals and as a collective. The second ID Festival Berlin theme was Migration: this topic was naturally close to our heart because we are essentially migrants, and our migration stories have been an inseparable part of our history since biblical times. This year, we are exploring the topic of Integration.
What is the ID Festivals Berlin audience like?
Our audience is quite mixed: a very wide range of age and backgrounds. This is due to the fact that we offer a wide variety of performances and all events are in English to accommodate everyone. It’s important for us to stay in touch with our audience via social media.
Cultural differences between Israelis and Germans?
Of course,☺ our production is German, and generally speaking, Germans are more detail-oriented, and precise, while Israelis are more spontaneous and flexible. Cultural differences between peoples can sometimes lead to funny misunderstandings. As a whole, I feel that we work very well together, and complement each other’s qualities, which is the spirit of ID Festival Berlin.
Did the recent migration wave from the Syria impact the Israeli community, and ID Festival Berlin?
Yes, it has impacted the lives of all people who live in Europe today. Being a part of the Israeli artist’s community here in Berlin, a progressive and tolerant community, makes you think about it quite often. I feel that Israelis wish for good relationships with all of their neighbors, including the newcomers.
Future plans for the ID Festival Berlin?
Following the success of our first two runs, we are happy and grateful to announce that the German parliament has committed to continue its support for the ID Festival Berlin. We are looking forward to this year’s festival, many more years to come and to keep making a social impact through art and culture.
A Grammy Award-winning violinist/producer/humanitarian, “UN Goodwill Ambassador of Music" to the United Nations, and CEO of the non-for-profit organization the Gedenk Movement.
Originally from Israel, she has created her own unique music; a revolutionary fusion of classical, Hip-Hop, soul and dance, collaborating with other Grammy award-winning artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, Wyclef Jean, Alicia Keys, Wynton Marsalis, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Akon, Patti Labelle, Brandy, Donna Summer, Janet Jackson, John Legend, Aventura, and Armin Van Buuren. She is an “Apollo Legend,” an “International Jewish Woman to Watch,” a “Remarkable Woman” by First Lady Michelle Obama, a “2015 Ellis Island Medal of Honor” medalist and "one of the top ten most influential Israelis now living in the United States" by top Israeli news media Mako and Ynet.


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Leader of the Inri Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Ayodele Elijah Babatunde, has handed out a 21-day ultimatum to the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his running mate, Peter Obi to do three things within 21 days for them to win the presidential poll.
This is coming barely hours after he spoke to our correspondent also concerning the 2019 polls.
He said if his words were neglected, President Muhammadu Buhari would simply coast home to a resounding victory.
“They must fortify their party with Senate President, Bukola Saraki, becoming a major factor in the process; they must work on other techniques germane in winning; they must seriously go spiritual.
“The All Progressives Congress is very, very spiritual and needs a superior match to upstage (it),” he said. “Atiku and Obi have bright chances but they have between Friday 21 and January 3, to determine if they will win or not, otherwise Buhari will return.
Speaking further on the gubernatorial polls he said: “APC is very spiritual, the PDP should note this and work on it.
“APC will take Kaduna, Kano, Gombe, Jigawa, and Nasarawa, but they won’t take Niger and Adamawa. The poll in Oyo will be between ADC and PDP.
“Governor Amosun should not underestimate Dapo Abiodun as he will shake the state. Dapo Abiodun should also beware of Amosun’s candidate. Akpabio is so desirous to win Akwa Ibom for the presidency. PDP should note this and work more.
“Governor Wike will not have it easy winning a second time. He should note this. Two governors will betray Atiku in his ambition. Emmanuel Udom must also strategise if he wants to win. If APC is not very careful, they will lose Zamfara polls.
While advising the Presidency on insecurity, he said: “The president must tackle the challenge of armed bandits very well; he should not overlook it. The IGP will go this year. INEC will be taken to court over election results.
“If APC wins, Buhari will be the party’s last president. There will be serious crisis between Oshiomole and Buhari’s loyalists. Oshiomole will have problems after the presidential polls.
“In 2023, the presidency won’t go to the South West; it shall be between the North and South East but the South East must be smarter than everybody.
He gave further predictions, saying: “Let us pray against the death of a sitting president in the world, and plane crashes that will involve eminent personalities. There will be turbulence in the aviation sector but a Nigerian plane will escape a crash.
“There will still be more job losses this year especially among some new-generation banks. Political parties will clash seriously; they will stone one another and even kill.
“Kidnapping and other vices will be rampant.
“There will be ethnic clashes in the South-South. “There will be indictment against Atiku and also Buhari.
“Let us pray against accidents during the campaign across the nation.
“APC must work very hard in Edo less PDP will upstage the party. PDP will win in Kwara. Governor El Rufai will have it very hard getting a second term,” he said.

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Discussion in 'Buying Tips and Advice' started by gstuartj, Aug 4, 2007.
I ordered a new 2.2 MBP early in the morning on the 24th. As of now, my credit card has still not been charged, and the laptop has still not been shipped. Mind you, it's been more than two weeks and the computer hasn't even shipped out. Egad, how long does it usually take? Is this normal?
just for the record, it hasn't been over two weeks. two weeks from the 24th would be the 7th, this tuesday. when you ordered the macbook pro, what was your shipping estimate?
Hmm. Indeed. Well, when you're waiting for a new shiny, it feels like two weeks! They gave me an estimated ship date of the 2nd-7th, but everyone I've talked to has said that they usually ship between 1-3 days after the order. I thought the estimated ship date was exaggerated, but apparently not.
i think others have experienced shortages with the 2.2 ghz macbook pro model. if it hasn't shipped by the 7th, feel free to give apple a call.
as noted, they *usually* ship within 1-3 days, but hey, there's a reason they give you a range of dates.
My last Mac was shipped on the last date given, so... Patience!


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Sunday, February 12, 1809.Hardin County, KY.
"I was born Feb. 12. 1809 in then Hardin county Kentucky," wrote Lincoln in June 1860 for Thomas Hicks, "at a point within the now recently formed county of Larue, a mile, or a mile & a half from where Hodgin'sville now is. My parents being dead and my own memory not serving, I know no means of identifying the precise locality. It was on Nolin Creek." [Thomas Lincoln possessed 348½ acres of land when Abraham was born. Abraham's birthplace is approximately three miles south of present-day Hodgenville, on Nolin River.]Memorandum Concerning His Birthplace, 14 June 1860, CW, 4:75-76.
Thursday, February 12, 1835.Vandalia, IL.
Lincoln votes yea on adding to property excluded from legal attachment one work horse or yoke of oxen. This provokes further discussion on exempted property. He votes yea with majority to pass "act for the benefit of Bank Debtors." He calls for yeas and nays on two votes in afternoon.House Journal.
Monday, February 12, 1838.Springfield, IL.
Lincoln votes for Francis Taylor for justice of peace. Marvellous Eastham, Democrat, is elected 236 to 198. Lincoln votes for Edward Stapelford who is elected constable.Election Returns.
Tuesday, February 12, 1839.Vandalia, IL.
House devotes afternoon to revenue bill. Hardin's amendment that taxes on lands owned by nonresidents be paid direct to state treasury is brought to vote. Lincoln favors amendment, but House does not adopt it. Motion to engross revenue bill fails. Lincoln votes yea.House Journal.
Friday, February 12, 1841.Springfield, IL.
Senate resolution providing five additional Supreme Court judges is amended to provide also for president, acting commissioner, and treasurer of canal board. Lincoln votes aye on amendment. Whig bill to suspend judiciary act is referred to Committee on Finance.House Journal.
Monday, February 12, 1844.Springfield, IL.
Lincoln buys pair of socks for Robert, aged six months, for 13¢.Irwin Ledger.
Logan & Lincoln, for plaintiffs in Klein v. Irwin et al., and Irwin et al. v. Bell et al., file petitions for partition. Defendants are notified to appear at March term of the Sangamon County Circuit Court.Sangamo Journal, 15 February 1844.
Wednesday, February 12, 1845.Springfield, IL.
Silas W. Robbins, attorney for plaintiff in Lockridge v. Foster et al., moves court to amend decree in relation to interest. Lincoln resists motion. Record.
With Joseph Gillespie, Lincoln examines Stanislaus P. LaLumiere, and recommends him for license to practice law. Recommendation for Admittance of Stanislaus P. Lalumiere to the Practice of Law, 12 February 1845, CW, 1:343-44.
Friday, February 12, 1847.Springfield, IL.
Lincoln appears for appellants in three cases before Supreme Court—Fell et al. v. Price et al., Anderson v. Ryan, and Wafer v. Storer et al. In Garrett et ux. v. Stevenson & Wardwell, decree of Tazewell County Circuit Court is affirmed in part, but Lincoln is substantially successful when court reduces appellees' claim by nearly half. 8 Ill. 261.
Monday, February 12, 1849.Washington, DC.
Lincoln votes to make bill relating to Department of Interior special order of day for February 16, 1849. It fails. Questions recurs of referring bill to Committee of Whole. This also fails, Lincoln voting nay. On question of ordering bill engrossed for third reading, Lincoln votes aye, and motion passes 111-76. Globe.
Lincoln receives draft for $105 on Corcoran & Riggs, Washington bankers, evidently legal fee. CSmH—Original.
Lincoln writes to David Davis, of Bloomington, Illinois, regarding the numerous individuals who seek patronage positions, specifically that of the Commissioner of the General Land Office. Lincoln writes, "Out of more than . . . three hundred letters received this session, yours is the second one manifesting the least interest for me personally. I do not much doubt that I could take the Land office if I would. It also would make me more money than I can otherwise make. Still, when I remember that taking the office would be a final surrender of the law, and that every man in the state, who wants it himself, would be snarling at me about it, I shrink from it." Abraham Lincoln to David Davis, 12 February 1849, CW, 10:14; Thomas F. Schwartz, "'An Egregious Political Blunder' : Justin Butterfield, Lincoln, and Illinois Whiggery," Journal of the Abraham Lincoln Association 8 (1986): 9-19.
Lincoln's Springfield bank account is debited $27 for payment to Bela C. Webster. Irwin Journal.
Wednesday, February 12, 1851.Springfield, IL.
Lincoln spends 7¢ for pound of nails. Irwin Journal.
Saturday, February 12, 1853.Springfield, IL.
Senate unanimously passes bill making town of Lincoln Logan County seat. House and Senate Journals; Lawrence B. Stringer, ed., History of Logan County, 2 vols. (Chicago: Pioneer Publishing Co., 1911), 1:221.
Thursday, February 12, 1857.Springfield, IL.
Lincoln replies to firm of attorneys in Paris who sent claim against Illinois Central. "I have been in the regular retainer of the Co. for two or three years;" he writes, "but I expect they do not wish to retain me any longer." He adds that he is going to Chicago on 21st and will ascertain his status. If discharged, as he expects, he will be glad to handle claim. Abraham Lincoln to James Steele and Charles Summers, 12 February 1857, CW, 2:389.
Indianapolis, IN and Cincinnati, OH.
Tuesday, February 12, 1861.Indianapolis, IN and Cincinnati, OH.
After breakfasting at governor's mansion, Lincoln accompanies Gov. Morton (Ind.) to Capitol, where he exchanges greetings with members of legislature. William E. Baringer, A House Dividing: Lincoln as President Elect (Springfield, IL: Abraham Lincoln Association, 1945), 271-72.
Shortly after 10 A.M. he appears for third time on balcony of Bates House and, in response to crowd which had gathered, makes practically same remarks as on previous evening. Remarks from the Balcony at Bates House, Indianapolis, Indiana, 11 February 1861, CW, 4:196; Villard, Eve of '61, 79.
Welcomes Mrs. Lincoln and sons to presidential party and takes affectionate leave of old Illinois friends, Jesse K. Dubois and Ebenezer Peck. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 14 February 1861, 2:4; Villard, Eve of '61, 80.
Boards train at 11 A.M., escorted by governor and committee from legislature. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 14 February 1861, 2:4.
Meets welcoming committee from Ohio and Kentucky on train. Cincinnati Commercial, 14 February 1861.
Speaks from rear platform at Indiana towns of Morris, Shelbyville, Greensburg, and Lawrenceburg, during four-hour ride to Cincinnati. Baltimore Sun, 13 February 1861.
Arrives in Cincinnati shortly after 3 P.M., receives immense ovation, and is welcomed by Mayor Richard M. Bishop. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 14 February 1861, 2:4.
Rides in carriage with mayor, escorted by Washington Dragoon regiment, for two hours and arrives at Burnet House, where he addresses huge crowd: "I hope that, although we have some threatening National difficulties now—I hope that while these free institutions shall continue to be in the enjoyment of millions of free people of the United States, we will see repeated every four years what we now witness." N.Y. Tribune, 13 February 1861; Cincinnati Commercial, 13 February 1861; Speech at Cincinnati, Ohio, 12 February 1861, CW, 4:197-200.
Attends public reception in hotel dining room during evening. Goes to balcony at 8 P.M. and speaks to several thousand members of German Industrial Association: "I deem it my duty—a duty which I owe my constituents—to you, gentlemen, that I should wait until the last moment, for a development of the present national difficulties, before I express myself decidedly what course I shall pursue. . . . Mr. Chairman, I hold that while man exists, it is his duty to improve not only his own condition, but to assist in ameliorating mankind; and therefore, without entering upon the details of the question, I will simply say that I am for those means which will give the greatest good to the greatest number." Speech to Germans at Cincinnati, Ohio, 12 February 1861, CW, 4:201-3.
Wednesday, February 12, 1862.Washington, DC.
President transmits to Congress treaty with King of Hanover for abolition of "Stade Dues." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 12 February 1862, CW, 5:131-32.
Spends much time with sick son Willie. Nicolay to Bates, 21 February 1862, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.
Thursday, February 12, 1863.Washington, DC.
Gen. Thomas F. Meagher interviews President on behalf of Cols. Robert Nugent and Patrick Kelly. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 12 February 1863, CW, 6:101.
Lincoln holds conference with Secs. Stanton and Welles and Gen. Halleck on task of patrolling rivers. Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 12 February 1863, CW, 6:101.
Summons Asst. Sec. Fox to White House for information on Charleston expedition. Gustavus V. Fox, Confidential Correspondence of Gustavus Vasa Fox, 2 vols. (New York: n.p., 1918), 1:178.
Transmits to Senate: 1. report and documentation relating to mediation, arbitration, and similar measures looking to termination of existing civil war; 2. nomination of former Comdr. Preble to be commander on active list; 3. nomination of former Comdr. Roger Perry (USN, commission expired) to be commander. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 February 1863, CW, 6:101-2; Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 February 1863, CW, 6:102; Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 February 1863, CW, 6:102-3.
Friday, February 12, 1864.Washington, DC.
"Little of particular importance in the Cabinet meeting." Welles, Diary.
President writes Sec. Chase: "I have felt considerable anxiety concerning the Custom House at New York. . . . I am convinced that he [Hiram Barney] has ceased to be master of his position. . . . I propose sending Mr. Barney Minister to Portugal, as evidence of my continued confidence in him." J. F. Bailey, special agent of Treasury, assumes to be collector. Public interest will suffer in his hands. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, [12 February] 1864, CW, 7:181.


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Billionaire businessman Mark Cuban has teased a 2020 presidential run for months, and apparently his home state of Texas is behind him.
A Dec. 23 poll conducted by the left-leaning Public Policy Polling showed that, were Cuban to run as a Democrat in 2020, his odds of winning a prospective race in deep-red Texas were 47% – compared to 44% for President Donald Trump.
The data has many asking if a Mark Cuban presidency is more possible than we think.
Fortunately, amidst Cuban's various hints that he may vie for Trump's job in 2020, he has also divulged bits and pieces about his actual policy ideas.
So here's what we can expect from Mark Cuban in 2020 on healthcare, student loans, and taxes.
Cuban posted his healthcare ideas on March 9 via his website, Blog Maverick, two days after members of the House GOP released their official proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
In short: single-payer coverage for chronic physical and mental illnesses and life-threatening injuries, and standard insurance for all other healthcare.
"There would be no mandates," he wrote. "There would be no individual penalties. No tax credits. No subsidies. No offsets or deductions for buying higher end insurance. This will be single-payer (yes I know it's a dirty phrase in this country) for chronic physical or mental illness and for any life threatening injury."
"We would all end up paying more in taxes, but less in insurance and healthcare costs over time."
Of course, Cuban is assuming that every American has health insurance. For those Americans that don't, this policy would force them to pay higher taxes for health services they didn't choose.
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Indeed, we can expect Cuban to expand even more on his "single-payer healthcare" plan in 2018.
These are the sales agents who connect businesses with insurance companies for a significant cut of the premiums. If premiums decreased under Cuban's proposed health exchanges, these brokers would either take a huge pay cut or simply push premium prices back up to pad their pocket books.
So far, Cuban has failed to clarify how or whether he would require insurance companies to keep premiums low.
On March 28, Cuban took President Trump to task on student loan debt on Twitter.
For Cuban, there is a lot to worry about given the $1.4 trillion in student loan debt the nation collectively owes. Student loan debt is only second to mortgage debt, and it has led many people to delay purchasing a home, getting married, starting a business, and even saving for retirement. In short, this debt is slowing down the entire U.S. economy.
The problem is likely to get worse before it gets better.
Trump's 2018 budget features cuts to programs like work-study funding, which helps low-income students pay for college. It also included plans to slash funding for the National Institutes of Health, a major funder of university research.
Cuban's solution: force students to stop taking on debt.
Cuban told CNBC back in 2014 that he would fix the student loan bubble by limiting the amount of loans each student can take annually to $10,000. He added that a cap on student debt would force universities to lower tuition and curb spending. He believes that rising tuition costs don't actually contribute to a better education.
A college is just as likely to use the extra cash to "build a better fitness center at your school," Cuban told CNBC.
A Cuban presidency would likely mean a cap on private lender loans in particular. On Blog Maverick back in March 2017, he wrote that those institutions are the real "sharks in the water."
In the same post, he argued that the U.S. government should offer prospective students more federal loans – which would raise federal taxes for all of us.
Add me to the Mark Cuban vote. I would vote for a successful businessman who supports entrepreneurs over a con artist with a narcissistic personality disorder anytime.


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The State Library of New South Wales currently have six Research Guides to help you do your Family History. We have put together all resources such as books, electronic resources, microfilm and original materials so you have a check list of what to search at your fingertips.
The Convict Guide is in two parts. The first one is Bound for Australia and this refers to the convict trial in the UK and the voyage out to Australia. The second is about Life in the Colony and looks at sources that document their new life in Australia and how the convict won his or her freedom.
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With the Magic: The Gathering Battlebond Booster Box all new cards depict the environment of Valor's Reach, an area on the plane of Kylem, where combat is fought two-on-two. But it's not just about winning, like any good spectator sport it's also about looking good while you do it! Style points count!
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For a third day running, several hundred residents in South Baltimore were without power Wednesday, as Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. crews continued working to address heat-related failures to the city's power grid.
Issues first began to arise in Canton, Upper Fells Point and other neighborhoods around Patterson Park on Monday afternoon, during a sweltering start to the work week, and have continued — on and off — since, residents and BGE officials have said.
As of Wednesday afternoon, some residents had spent more than two dozen hours without air conditioning, as temperatures have reached into the 90s.
About 7 a.m. Wednesday, a failure occurred on an underground cable after a high energy demand coupled with the heat to overwhelm it, said Rachael Lighty, a BGE spokeswoman.
"The heat is what's really continuing to complicate the issues with the cables," she said.
Crews began to construct temporary overhead cables in the affected neighborhoods to alleviate demand on the underground cables through the rest of the week, which is expected to continue with similar temperatures as those seen in past days, Lighty said.
Residents whose power was out could also receive cold water and ice from BGE's mobile command center on Wednesday afternoon on East Pratt Street between South Wolfe and South Washington streets, she said.
Lighty said repairs to the cable that was disrupted Wednesday morning were expected Wednesday afternoon. By about 9 p.m. Wednesday, power had been restored to all but about 40 customers in the area, BGE's website said.


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Watermelon juice inhibits the absorption of alcohol reducing the amount of alcohol into the bloodstream. It also has a significant diuretic effect, and promotes faster excretion of alcohol.
Grapes are rich in tartaric acid that gives an ethanol interaction with alcohol to form esters, helping to prevent getting hungover. Eating grapes before drinking helps to prevent a hangover. Grapes are also a great liver medicine.
When you drink eat some bananas to increase blood glucose levels and reduce the proportion of alcohol in the blood to help prevent a hangover. Meanwhile, it can also eliminate palpitations, chest tightness, and other symptoms of too much alcohol.
Do not drink on an empty stomach, its best to eat foods rich in starch and protein such as pastries, bread, eggs, and milk as they can reduce the gastrointestinal absorption of alcohol.
To combat dizziness and nausea, mix some shredded cabbage with a small amount of sugar and vinegar and eat.
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British Airways is one of the world’s leading global premium airlines and the largest international carrier in the UK. The British Airways route network currently serves more than 200 destinations around the world. The airline will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2019. British Airways supports a number of sporting, cultural and charitable activities around the world through Flying Start, its global charity partnership with Comic Relief.
Crawley Borough Council are proud partners of British Airways Run Gatwick. Located in the the beautiful Sussex Countryside, the town of Crawley is a bustling town and business hub.
Crawley Borough Council is the local authority for Crawley, in West Sussex, providing local services in a town of approximately 100,000 people. These services include waste management, housing, planning, leisure, taxation, environmental and community services.
Gatwick Airport is the UK’s second largest airport and the most efficient single-runway airport in the world. It serves more than 228 destinations in 74 countries for 45 million passengers a year on short and long-haul point-to-point services. It is also a major economic driver for the UK contributing £5.3 billion to national GDP and generating 85,000 jobs nationally, with around 24,000 on the wider airport campus alone.
The airport is south of Central London with excellent public transport links, including the Gatwick Express, and is part of the Oyster contactless payment network. Gatwick Airport is owned by a group of international investment funds, of which Global Infrastructure Partners is the largest shareholder.
Cushioned landing, firm take-off: that’s the core concept behind the groundbreaking running shoe by the young Swiss brand. On’s patented technology combines the benefits of a soft training shoe and a firm racing shoe. The secret to this lies in the On’s “Clouds” – hollow pods on the sole of the shoe that stretch back on impact to cushion the landing, then lock to form the solid foundation required for a powerful push-off. The result is a new running experience: fast, light, agile. Eight years after market launch, On is available from more than 4’000 specialist running stores in over 100 countries worldwide.
The more you enjoy doing something, the more you do it. We help you choose the equipment that will give you maximum enjoyment. That is how Intersport brings sport to the people.
Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency whose award-winning combination of technology and talent help them deliver digital marketing solutions on budget and on time. Services include paid search, SEO and social media, analytics, optimisation, creative and development and training. Jellyfish has a high calibre UK client-base including the likes of Boohoo, Experian, Fidelity, GLH Hotels and Nestle.
Vines Group has authorised MINI and BMW Centres in Gatwick, Guildford and Redhill along with a Motorrad Centre in Guildford. Their Mission Statement is to “Inspire Each Other To Delight Our Customers” so whether you are in need of a new or Approved Used vehicle, parts, accessories, Bodyshop repairs or to maintain your vehicle they are at your service.
Gatwick Park Hospital offers comprehensive private hospital services to patients from Surrey, Sussex, and the surrounding areas. The hospital is located in Horley, Surrey, just a five minute drive away from Gatwick Airport. With over 30 years of experience, Gatwick Park Hospital offers a large array of treatments and services, ranging from allergy testing to weight loss surgery.
Gatwick Park’s services are available to everyone – whether self-funding or insured, the hospital can take care of all your health care needs. Gatwick Park also offers some services to NHS patients on behalf of the NHS.
Heart is the UK’s most popular commercial radio brand, built on a winning formula of feel good music and an all-star cast of presenters. Heart targets 25-44 year olds reaching 9.7 million listeners every week on air.
County Mall are proud supporters of British Airways Run Gatwick. Located in the heart of Crawley Town Centre, County Mall has over 80 of your favourite retail stores including Primark, Debenhams, Next, River Island and Boots plus a wide selection of cafes and eateries. Based within minutes of the Run Gatwick event village, it’s a great shopping centre to bring the whole family to, with something for everyone.
Metrobus is a bus operator with routes in South London, and parts of Surrey, Kent & Sussex. Metrobus is part of the Go-Ahead Group plc – one of the five largest transport groups within the UK. In 2018 Metrobus’ Crawley depot won GOLD for Top National Depot at the UK Bus Awards.
As passionate ambassadors for health & wellbeing, Harrogate Spring Water are proud to support British Airways Run Gatwick. As a founding member of the National Hydration Council, Harrogate Spring are dedicated to communicating the facts about hydration and encouraging everyone to hydrate in the healthiest way possible.
Bottled at source in a protected conservation area, Harrogate’s award-winning spring water is internationally renowned for its exceptional quality and balanced mineral content.
Harrogate Spring is committed to remaining at the forefront of innovation in packaging and recycling and leading the way in sustainable production practices. All Harrogate Spring bottles are 100% recyclable and made from at least 50% recycled content. Harrogate Spring are the exclusive water partner of environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy and have been zero waste to landfill since 2010.


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HOWARD COUNTY -Howard County Sheriff Steve Rogers has just announced that 27 -year- old Deputy Carl A. Koontz, an almost three year veteran of the Howard County Sheriff Department has died as a result of the gunshot injuries he sustained during a warrant service early this morning.
According to Rogers, officers were looking for an individual with an outstanding arrest warrant. When the officers knocked on the door of the residence and announced their presence, there was no answer. Upon entering the residence, the officers were confronted by gunfire and they in turn returned gunfire.
Koontz and 35- year- old Buckley were wounded during the exchange. A Russiaville officer and other deputies were able to extract the wounded officers from the residence and provide first aid. Both Koontz and Buckley were transported initially to Howard Regional Hospital, stabilized and then airlifted to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Deputies had secured the area around the residence, removing residents adjacent to the scene for their safety. Howard County SWAT, Kokomo Police SWAT and Indiana State Police SWAT responded and attempts to contact the occupant of the residence began about 2:30 a.m. with no response. These attempts continued for about two hours. SWAT personnel were able to confirm an individual was deceased inside of the residence. That person’s identity has not yet been confirmed.


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Efic is contributing to the financing of the expansion of the Oyu Tolgoi gold and copper mine, which will create a number of opportunities in the Project’s supply chain, many of which are expected to be awarded to Australian SMEs. Consistent with its mandate, Efic’s participation in the financing is partly predicated on this expectation.
The Project represents a significant business opportunity for Australian SME exporters across a wide range of industries who provide services to the mining sector. Around 200 Australian SMEs have already been involved in the initial development phase (with contracts worth more than US$83 million). This includes companies such as Gears Mining, a Queensland company which provides maintenance and repair work for the mine’s relining equipment and Marcus Punch, a New South Wales company managing risk and safety protocols.
Large scale project financings in emerging markets like Mongolia can find it difficult to attract the required finance from the commercial market, without the support of multilateral development financing agencies and export credit agencies.
In this case, Efic joined the International Finance Corporation, export credit agencies from the United States and Canada, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development in contributing to the financing for this Project. The World Bank’s Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is also providing political risk insurance cover for the commercial banks to encourage their participation.
Oyu Tolgoi is an underground copper and gold mine in the South Gobi region of Mongolia, which counts the Government of Mongolia and Turquoise Hill Resources as its ultimate shareholders.
Believed to have the largest known undeveloped copper deposit of its kind, the mine represents the largest single investment in Mongolia’s history and is expected to boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product by over 30% when fully operational.
The mine has been producing and exporting copper and gold concentrate since late 2013, and is now commencing the second phase of its expansion.
Efic is delighted to support the Oyu Tolgoi mine expansion, which provides a fantastic opportunity for Australian SMEs to showcase their world class mining expertise and services.” Andrew Hunter, Managing Director & CEO.
*Information pertaining to the pricing and terms of the facility are contained in Turquoise Hill Resources’ press release.

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Orbiting around DJ Maj's prodigious, red-hot remix talents is a single, burning question-and Maj knows exactly what it is. '"Who is he?'" Maj imagines his fans remarking. "'I see him on the CD covers, but I rarely hear him on the record.' People have been wanting to know who DJ Maj really is-well, this album is me. It reflects my personality. Before I was the conductor-but this is the Maj album."
After years of successfully twisting, turning, and transforming other artists' hit tracks into gems, DJ Maj shines up his own set of jewels as MC with BoogiRoot-a head-turning testament not only to Maj's talent for skillfully laying down rhymes on the studio mic but also for penning complex, literate, miles-deep lyrics. It's the kind of album that inspires as much (or more) attention to every last word as the beats and melodies themselves.
"BoogiRoot is a play on words," Maj explains. "In one sense it's a kind of ingredient-just like the ginger root or beet root, the Boogiroot is my spice that I'm putting in the culture from a hip-hop perspective. In nature, the root goes to places the rest of the plant or tree can't go-yet it remains a part of the greater plant body. The nutrient finder and provider. Same truths, same nutrients, different perspective. I feel in my gut that this record has the potential to go places where others haven't gone-I want to bring spiritual nutrition to culture as a whole. And the boogie part is just me saying that we should all have a good time while we're getting the message," he adds with a chuckle.
The album's first single, "Love (So Beautiful)"-which chronicles a couple's lifelong love-is a grand example of Maj's storytelling abilities: they had the same luggage, name tags and all/even signaled for the same sky cap on call/fast forward 40 years through peace and arguments/they still hold hands on that old park bench- The tune is the combination of "several stories," Maj reveals. "I'm in airports a lot, and I watch people embracing each other in baggage claim-and I wonder what their story is. It's about finding your loved one-and about finding God's love, ultimately."
The construction of Maj's multilayered lyrical themes was a labor of love. "I'm very picky about my vocal delivery and about word selection," he notes. "There was a lot of experimentation because I want to communicate the best I can to my audience, regardless of their background."
"It's a song of surrender-a white flag," Maj explains. "It's a cry to those in this world who continue to feel that uncomfortable tug that there's got to be more to life than what they're experiencing every day. It's me saying, 'I know you're tired. So why don't you just give it all away? Starting with your life to God himself-why not just surrender it all so you can get it all back brand new?'"
Another dcTalk alum, tobyMac, helps give wings to "Can't Take It Away." "It captures what's in my heart and what's in Toby's heart-that nobody can take our peace, our joy," Maj remarks. "You can lock us up in jail, but we'll just go on singing. It's inspired by Paul and Silas.
"I also want people to think about my references to The Passion of the Christ and also to artists like Mase and Kanye West and Vanity. I want our culture to see that there's something about these people that made them start talking all that Jesus stuff. What made them want to do that? Why would someone like Mase leave all he has?"
"In hip-hop culture, ballin' means that you have all the money and all the girls," Maj offers, "so again, it's a play on words. The idea is that we're killing ourselves just to attain the ball and chain which has the potential to be the very thing that's dragging us down and killing us anyway."
DJ Maj doesn't exit without revealing a bit of himself-the finale, "Gotta Go Now" (featuring guest vocals from new Gotee artist, Liquid) is his tribute to his wife. "I want the whole world to know that I'm thankful for my wife-she's a champion," Maj says proudly. "But it's for everyone who supports spouses who travel and fight for family."
With his rapping gaining quick appeal after a recent tour with tobyMac, Kutless, and Audio Adrenaline, DJ Maj is confident that BoogiRoot can find fertile soil among music lovers of every stripe. "I really believe that we as humans are searching for purity, in one way or another, and we're trying to quench that thirst with everything but righteousness-and we keep coming back full circle. I want the BoogiRoot album to lead others to that pure drink of water that people are looking for.
In the end, it's about living in constant pursuit of true life. Parallel to a picture in an art gallery, one can see BoogiRoot at face value and totally miss its essence. On the other hand, one can discern its core essence as a work of art inspired by God, the creator of the universe. The question isn't necessarily getting to the meaning of BoogiRoot, but what it means to you-so listen and fill in the blanks.


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Metal container ( 12 x 2,40 x 2,40 meters) in a room of 10 x 10 x 6 meters.
A metal container, as the ones used for maritime commercial shipping, is installed in a room. This room seems to be too small for the container and because of this the container must be placed crossing the space. The eight apexes are in contact with the walls, the floor and the ceiling. The container is 12 x 2,5 x 2,5 meters.


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God of darkness and God of light. At the beginning of time you breathed out stars into the heavens, and with the hand of a master artist you made sure each one was in its right place.
As you gather with whomever you find yourself with this Thanksgiving, how can you offer belonging as an act of hospitality?
This passage exemplifies for me the nature of God’s work in building and sustaining relationships with us. It tells the theological story of Christ’s personhood and God-hood, and the messy, beautiful mix that it is.
UMC LEAD is excited to announce that registration and the speaker application for the 8th annual LEAD Conference are now open. This year’s conference will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana from January 13th-16th, 2019. The host hotel will be The Troubadour and the host church will be St. Mark's UMC.
Matthew’s gospel was written to the Messianic Jews of Antioch two to five years after the destruction of the Great Temple of Jerusalem and the massacre of all its priests. The Temple, its rules and priests had represented the center of their lives, and now many were certain that God had abandoned them.
One thing that is very clear: it is important to all of us that we connect to our communities and celebrate the relationships that are formed through these connections.


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What I'm wondering is, how good will the industry's safety record be in 2300?
Congress' passage of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 made U.S. commercial nuclear power possible. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission was created in 1975, six years after the oldest nuclear power plant still operating in this country, Oyster Creek, received its operating license, according to the Nuclear Energy Institute (www.nei.org).
NEI shared 2010 safety data from our nuclear energy industry on April 21. For the 12th consecutive year, more than 90 percent of three important backup safety systems at every reactor met their "near-100 percent availability goals." NEI said U.S. nuclear plants' accident rate in 2010 was 0.09 per 200,000 man-hours, the lowest level in a decade and below the 2010 goal of 0.2.
What materials degradation issues are of greatest concern for VLTS and what are the associated R&D needs?
In what ways might a facility planned for 300 years storage be designed and/or operated differently than existing facilities?
Could ageing management plans be relied upon to ensure retrievability and compliance with transportation requirements following VLTS (100 to 300 years)? If not, please explain the issues and propose solutions.
Most countries license casks for storage and transportation. What issues may arise if the cask is not used for transportation until after 100 years or more of storage? If requalification is required, will qualification requirements change and how will compliance be demonstrated?
The questionnaire asked whether the attendees believe IAEA should provide VLTS regulatory guidance similar to its TS-R-1, Requirements for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material. It did not ask whether attendees expect highways or rail transport to still be in use 300 years from now.
Fortunately, IAEA is writing a technical document to help member states decide on the need for VLTS. Stay tuned.


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For a few days in early spring, Britain was gripped by a very well publicised episode of severe air pollution, said to be the worst since records began.
Our own domestic pollution was joined by more blowing over from mainland Europe, while to top it all a cloud of Saharan dust swept in from north Africa and covered every surface with a layer of fine red sand.
The event was unusual because it was so visible – tall buildings disappeared into the smog, distant landscapes were shrouded in haze and even the streets of our towns and cities nestled beneath a murky blanket. Public health suffered, as well, with hospitals reporting a spike in admissions for respiratory problems.
News coverage of the pollution was often accompanied by pictures or film of traffic and exhaust pipes. Many of the reports stated that much of the UK’s poor air quality is caused at a local level by nitrous oxide and small particulate tailpipe emissions from diesel engines.
National newspaper articles warned that diesel cars ‘needlessly worsen’ air quality and that pollution ‘will get worse’ if motorists continue to choose those models. In Paris, which also recently suffered a serious pollution surge, one national newspaper front page headline highlighted ‘The dangers of diesel’.
The answer to this problem seems clear – it’s time for autogas LPG to be included as a viable part of the mainstream green fuel mix and be properly supported by manufacturers. LPG produces up to 50 times fewer oxides of nitrogen and 120 times less harmful small particulate matter than diesel, which could help contribute to a drop in the type of emissions that were part of the reason for the recent air quality crisis.
The UK government has shown its commitment to LPG by outlining a clear duty trajectory through to 2024, which will ensure that it remains significantly cheaper at the pumps than either petrol or diesel. Now it’s up to the manufacturers to recognise that commitment by giving UK new car buyers the choice of LPG in the showroom that’s already available to our European neighbours.
►Pollution’s set to stick around but are plug-in cars the answer?


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A working-class neighborhood right alongside the Mississippi River with plenty of do-it-yourself gusto and a laid-back café, honest burger joint, or auto mechanic on every corner. The parking is always free and the locals celebrate craftsmanship, simplicity, the wildlife sightings, not to mention Minneapolis's coolest (and only) waterfall.
A low-key place to grab a beer and a burrito while watching a ball game.
An near-encyclopedic collection of records, a venue for a variety of performances, and a chance to fall in love with some new, old music.
Incredible pie, artisan bread, and a great place for a sunny brunch get-together.
Sit, sip, and enjoy the comforts of Marseilles, in Minneapolis.
A 1950s time capsule, eclectic films & cheap to boot!
Home of the Blucy & don't forget the tater tots.
It's all about the people... and the coffee, of course.
Craftsmanship is alive and well here.
Organic fair trade coffee at your leisure.
Rock & Roll book club, anyone? An independent bookshop with all the right ideas.
Reinventing the classic diner with all the comfort food intact.
A fragrant restaurant built on spice, community, and innovative sustainability.
If Irene, the Boston terrier, isn't the first to greet you, you'll be sure to get a warm welcome and a friendly smile from the staff at Hymie's. Outside, the storefront is deceivingly simple and belies the massive amounts of vinyl lying just beyond the threshold. The space has a very lived-in vibe, and a person can take their time at the listening station while getting to know a potential new score. The space is not just a trading post but a venue where you can see any number of visiting artists play. Hymie's is a place where a person can feel comfortable exploring music in good company.

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Iron-red agates are the oldest collectibles you can find in Minnesota, if you know where and when to look. Gems among gravel, agates are glacial-tumbled layers of chalcedony formed within pockets of hardened lava one billion years ago. Moose Lake, 100 miles north of the Twin Cities, is the Agate Capitol of the World and home to an annual agate festival. You can find both raw agates and polished specimens during Agate Days.
Each year on the third weekend in July, Moose Lake hosts a festival as unique as the area’s glacial deposits. Agate Days celebrates the local rock with a gem and mineral show, music in the park and family activities. If you want to see the largest agate ever found, weighing in at a whopping 108 pounds, you can visit First National Bank of Moose Lake (firstmooselake.com) on Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
If you are familiar with treasure hunts in straw piles at county fairs, the Agate Stampede has a new twist on that idea. Two dump trucks roll down Elm Street through Moose Lake, spilling mixed loads of agates, gravel and quarters. This activity is scheduled at 2 p.m. on Saturday each year, and it won’t trigger a sneezing fit of hay fever.
The temperature in Moose Lake, Minnesota in April tends to be very predictable, so you can generally count on the forecast and travel light.
The temperature in Moose Lake, Minnesota in April is somewhat unpredictable, so be on the safe side and prepare for a variety of conditions.
The temperature in Moose Lake, Minnesota in April is highly unpredictable, so use the forecast as a guide, but be ready for anything!
If you are interested in Agate Days, you might be interested in picking agates beyond the staged street stampede. In that case, you will need a permit to hunt agates in Carlton County. You only need one permit per group, and it gives you access to three county gravel pits. Permits are free, and you can access one through the Moose Lake Chamber of Commerce (mooselakechamber.com).
Less than three miles away from the Agate Days festivities is Moose Lake State Park (dnr.state.mn.us). You can explore the park’s Agate and Geological Interpretive Center to learn more about these ancient sedimentary rocks. The park also has a swimming beach and campground if you are looking for a place to stay during the festival. July is the height of camping popularity, so you should to make advanced reservations.
Mills, Charli. "The Agate Festival in Moose Lake, Minnesota." Travel Tips - USA Today, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/agate-festival-moose-lake-minnesota-107833.html. Accessed 20 April 2019.
Downtown Moose Lake, MN. Taken on June 24, 2006 by submitter. Transparent blotch on camera lens.


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George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to James Nourse . 1778. Manuscript/Mixed Material. https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw449399/.
(1778) George Washington Papers, Series 4, General Correspondence: George Washington to James Nourse . [Manuscript/Mixed Material] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/mgw449399/.
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With a straight cut and a boyfriend fit, this non-stretch style redefines the low-rise fit. Pure cotton denim makes for especially rich washes. With artful distressing and abrading, each hand-finished pair has an enameled button of antiqued brass.
Fit: Runs true to size. Non-stretch denim will relax with wear; expect an initially close fit, especially at the waist. Model is 5'9", wearing size 26.


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Because we understand the importance of investing in businesses to build communities, Energize-ECI serves as a certified EB-5 Regional Center.
EB-5 is the 5th Employment Based immigrant visa category. Passed by Congress in 1990, EB-5 is for high net worth foreigners seeking to invest in a business that will benefit the U.S. economy and create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers. An American business receives start-up or expansion capital, and the immigrant investor receives a minority business ownership and an expedited green card. The EB-5 program has already attracted billions of dollars into emerging and expanding American businesses, especially important during these economic times.
As a certified EB-5 Regional Center, we act as a facilitator for reviewing potential EB-5 projects and marketing them globally to qualified investors. Click on the “EB-5” button on this page to learn more.


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Remember my 22nd open letter to Senator Pat Toomey?
It was about the report in the Washington Post that said that Donald Trump "personally dictated" the letter describing Donald Jr's meeting with some Russians in Trump Tower. A letter later shown to be false.
I asked if Toomey was OK with the President of the United States misleading the American people like that.
It's from the latest reporting about Mueller's investigation into Trump's possible obstruction of justice.
Yea, I might have to ask Senator Toomey again about that letter.


text: Performed by Tony Bennett. Songbook for voice, piano and guitar chords. 152 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing.

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