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The first mnemonic for Latin case ending I learnt was that for neuter words, the accusative form is always identical to the nominative form. This applies even to exotic word endings like animal or id, and so far I am not aware of any counterexample to this.

This always struck me to be an odd rule. Thus, I am curious:

  • Do we have any idea why this is the case?
  • And related: How strong is this rule? Are there any known exceptions?

Related question on Linguistics SE: Why do neuter nominative and accusative always agree in IE languages?

I believe there are no exceptions to this rule. That's what I have always read, and I have never encountered any, neither in Greek nor in Latin, nor even in German.

There is an hypothesis about the cause of this phenomenon. Neuter words were historically limited to inanimate objects or things that cannot act. In a basic sentence, it was rarely or never the neuter thing that acted, and therefore you didn't need case to distinguish between agent and patient/theme (between "acting" and "being acted upon"). So, if you just have a transitive verb and a neuter word, there is only one possibility: the neuter thing is acted upon. With an intransitive verb, there is no object, so it is even less necessary. So semantics make case redundant for neuter words.

This hypothesis is inspired by our knowledge of ergative–absolutive languages, in which the 'subject' of an 'intransitive' verb and the 'object' of a 'transitive' verb take the same case (the absolutive case), as opposed to the 'subject' of a 'transitive' verb (ergative case, from ergon "work, deed, action", related to work). In other words, the primary complement of a verb is the thing that does not act; and only some verbs have a secondary complement, which is a thing that acts.

(This contrasts with nominative–accusative languages, such as the main European languages, in which the subject of an intransitive verb takes the nominative, but the object of a transitive verb takes the accusative case. Our primary complement is the subject, which often acts; and only some verbs have a secondary complement, the direct object.)

Of course this is an hypothesis, so take it with a grain of salt. But it's the only one I've ever heard.

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    There is a singular exception to the rule that nom. and acc. neuter plurals in Latin end in -a. The relative pronoun qui, quae, quod has quae — but it is NOT an exception to the rule under discussion! – Tom Cotton Jan 15 '17 at 16:25
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    @TomCotton: Ah, good point. And haec. It could be argued that those are contractions of qua and ha with deictic particles -e [i] and -c(ce), which would not be part of the ending. Cf. Greek -i after some forms of houtos. – Cerberus Jan 15 '17 at 17:43

To answer your second question, this rule is completely exceptionless, not only in Latin but in all Indo-European languages (that is, those that have a neuter gender at all).

neuter gender always had identical nominative, accusative and vocative forms in all three numbers

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Archaic Syntax in Indo-European

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    Sources for this statement (which I believe is correct) would be helpful. – brianpck Feb 23 '16 at 19:04
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    @aper I rejected your edit because it was in conflict with what TKR wrote. Disagreement is allowed and even encouraged, but your opinion should not appear with someone else's name. Please write your answer as a separate answer. That way people can vote and comment on various different answers. Yours looked very interesting, and I have an upvote waiting with your name on it. You can access what you wrote here if you want to copy and paste it to a new one. – Joonas Ilmavirta Mar 12 '18 at 11:16
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    This is wrong. Hittite is an indo-european language for which the rule of neuters doesn't hold: the nominative of a neuter noun for a transitive verb is different from the accusative. The source given 'Archaic Syntax in Indo-European' by Brigitte Bauer refers to proto-indo-european, not to its derivatives, latin, russian, hittite, etc – aper Mar 13 '18 at 7:32

For the sake of completeness, it seems worth noting that there's one odd exception.

The gerund is a noun derived from a verb, representing an action (for example, volāndum "flying"). For the most part it acts as a regular second-declension neuter.

However, the gerund lacks a regular nominative, and instead uses the regular present active infinitive of the verb (volāre, "to fly").

So in this one particular case, volāre is nominative, and volāndum accusative.

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    To be more precise, I would add that also volare can be the accusative. It depends on whether a preposition is used. This answer relies on the combination of infinitive and gerund being treated as a single noun, which it kind of semantically is. From another perspective, one could argue it isn't. Either way, this is a very worthwhile remark. – Joonas Ilmavirta Jul 4 '18 at 3:28

Feels a little cheap as an answer here, but the auto-generated Related Links suggests to me the excellent Was “Pascha” ever used as a neuter first-declension noun? which provides a possible example of an exception here. Absolutely none of this answer is original research, I am merely reporting what I see in that question and its answers.

Notably, the question notes the issue of neuter nominative/accusative agreement, and quotes Richard Haynes as citing Pascha as possibly the only exception to this rule. The querent, on the other hand, seems to feel the existence of Pascham instead suggests that the word is actually feminine and not neuter in the first place.

As Pascha means “Passover,” it is of course Ecclesiastic Latin and not Classical Latin. The question there goes into a lot of detail about its history and etymology, and the word seems to simultaneously exist as a 1st-declension neuter word, a 1st-declension feminine word, and a 3rd-declension neuter word (Pascha, Paschatis).

The answers to that question provide a number of examples showing its use as a first-declension neuter word, in agreement with neuter adjectives (e.g. sancti Paschae in the genitive). It also includes examples of the Pascham accusative form being used—but in agreement with feminine adjectives (e.g. totam Pascham). None of the examples show Pascham being in agreement with a neuter adjective in the accusative.

Finally, at least one source (in the question) states that the accusative form of Pascha is, in fact, Pascha, despite otherwise describing first-declension inflection. This would, of course, be an excellent example in the reverse—even in this exceptional case of a first-declension neuter noun, at least some authors still felt the need to maintain this rule over the need to maintain the usual declension of first-declension nouns, and so an otherwise-unused “first-declension neuter” inflection was invented.

Since none of the examples there show Pascham being used as a clearly-neuter word, however, additional research on this topic would be appropriate. Unfortunately, I’m completely unequipped to do so.

This rule applies to Russian, Germanic languages, Latin and ancient Greek as far as I know. So I suspect that it's a feature of the proto-IE language.

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Edward “Easy” Cantrell knows better than most the pain of not being able to save those he loves—which is why he is not going to let Jenna Dean out of his sight.  He may have just met her, but Jenna’s the first person to make him feel alive since that devastating day in the desert more than a year ago.

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ImageEvery day a different body. Every day a different life. Every day in love with the same girl.

There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.

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If you became someone different every day, could you still maintain a measure of self-identity? What makes us love? Is it possible to unconditionally love someone who looks different every day? Those are just some of the philosophical complexities of love, relationships and identity that Levithan explores in Every Day. It reflects and challenges the stereotypes and prejudices that are present in every day life, and will make you see your friends, family, and the people that you pass on the street in a new light.

Objectively speaking, this novel is beautifully written. A combination of thought-provoking subjects, such as drug addiction, sexuality, abuse and depression, and eloquent prose made for a thoroughly enjoyable read filled with memorable, moving quotes.

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Canadian Court Holds Blanket Criminalization of Assisted Suicide Unconstitutional

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Leslie_Francis_kmphsaIn a much-awaited decision, the Canadian Supreme Court on Friday held that Canada’s statutes criminalizing aiding suicide violated the Canadian Charter.  The decision in Carter v. Canada is being widely hailed by advocates of the legal permissibility of the practice and decried by disability advocates.  I’m writing this post to call people’s attention to some noteworthy aspects of the decision–I am most emphatically not taking sides in this blog post (although I do have a view).

The decision in Carter was under Sect. 7 of the Canadian Charter, which reads:  “Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.”  Briefly, the Court thought that the violation of the right to life is that that criminalization might force people to take their lives earlier than they wish to in order to avoid suffering.  The violation of liberty is that people have a right to make decisions concerning their bodily integrity.  And leaving people to intolerable suffering violates the security of the person.

Importantly, the decision is not limited to cases of terminal illness. It extends its reasoning to anyone in “intolerable suffering as the result of illness, disease, or disability.”  But the Court also said that Canada has an interest in protecting the vulnerable that could justify statutory limits on aid in dying.  The difficulty with the existing statutes was that they are a complete ban, and thus in the view of the Court not proportional to the state’s legitimate goal.  Here, the Court cited evidence from other jurisdictions that statutes permitting aid in dying, with appropriate safeguards, have not resulted in evidence of abuse.

In one respect, the decision is a narrow one, because it simply holds that the criminal statutes (prohibiting aiding and abetting a suicide and prohibiting self-consent to the taking of one’s life) violate the Charter.  The Court left the current prohibitions in place for one year, to allow Parliament to construct a statute that would pass constitutional muster.  It will be fascinating to see what Parliament does in response to the decision, especially with respect to crafting safeguards that are appropriately proportional to the goal of protecting people from abuse.


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In the last tofu video Lazy Penguin showed you two tofu recipes, but actually we filmed three recipes and today I am sharing recipe number three. An easy stir fry tofu recipe with fish sauce. Plus some extra info about tofu.

I actually never cook with tofu. But one day wandering around in the Chinese supermarket, I thought “let’s buy some fresh tofu and try to cook something with it”. I also just got my Vietnam souvenir from Lazy Penguin, which was fish sauce. (The best souvenir is of course food; yummy experiences.) And I decided that my first dish with the fish sauce would be a tofu stir fry. I have never made this dish before, but I expected the fish sauce to be salty enough to give the tofu a nice taste. And it did!

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– 1 spring onion / garlic
– fish sauce
– oil
– salt

I used soft tofu, because I like the smooth texture of soft tofu.

1. Cut the tofu in blocks. Cut some spring onion.
2. Add oil in a hot wok. I always add spring onion first to get the nice fragrant of spring onion in the oil. Stir for about 30 seconds.
3. Add the tofu. Stir for about 2 minutes and then add the fish sauce. About 2/3 splashes. Stir for about 2 minutes more. Taste it and add more fish sauce or salt if needed. And done! Quite easy and you get tasty tofu.

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First, I'm a family man who has raised 3 kids with my wife of 26 years. We're proud grandparents now too, as you can see in the picture.

Author, podcast host, mentor, and experienced entrepreneur.

My MISSION is to empower others to build a future-proof brand of their own so they can experience the ultimate freedom of time, location, and finances that I’m grateful for every day.

I know the power of TAKING ACTION better than anyone and I’ve seen thousands of people’s lives changed as a result of it- including my OWN!

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horse of a different color

Another matter entirely from the subject at hand, something else.

The phrase may have originated with real horses. Pure-breds are registered at birth and the information on the registrations includes their color. When a horse is sold, the registration is also transferred. Occasionally, the color recorded on the registration doesn’t match the actual color of the horse.  Horses’ coats do sometimes change color as the animals age, but I’d be inclined to suspect that the horse being sold is not the one represented on the registration but is an entirely different horse.

The saying has been around since at least the 1600s. Shakespeare wrote, in Act II, Scene 3 of Twelfth Night, this dialogue by Maria: “My purpose is, indeed, a horse of that colour.” It’s possible that the phrase evolved from that speech but my guess is that the idiom already existed and Shakespeare was twisting it.

I have read that knights in medieval tournaments rode different-colored horses in races so that spectators could tell which knight to root for. Gambling has always been a favourite pastime and so it is reasonable enough to believe that those who lost bets in tournaments would be told of their loss with news that a “horse of a different color” was victorious.

Or is that stretching it a bit? Well, I wasn’t around in medieval times, so I can’t say.

Here’s a fun example of the phrase in use: In the 1939 movie, “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy and Toto along with the Strawman, The Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, find themselves at the gates of the Emerald City. They experience difficulty convincing the Guardian of the Emerald City Gates to let them in.  When they finally persuade him to let them in, he says:

“Well, bust my buttons! Why didn’t you say that in the first place? That’s a horse of a different color! Come on in!”

Once the group is inside, the next scene shows the group in a horse-drawn carriage and the horse, of course, changes colour from shot to shot.  Dorothy remarks to the driver, “I’ve never seen a horse like that before!” And the driver responds, “No, and never will again, I fancy. There’s only one of him, and he’s it. He’s the Horse of a Different Color you’ve heard tell about.”

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Myopia, The Silent Epidemic – a Frauenfeld Clinic Expose

What follows should give you pause about your eyesight health and the long term risks associated with high prescription glasses and contact lenses.  Along with the Google research options cited in this article, explore additional in-depth articles about the myopia epidemic and prevention options at the Frauenfeld Clinic.

We care a lot about our health.  We also know a lot about the things that are good for our bodies, or bad for us.  We know that smoking is bad, that fast food is bad.  We know that we need exercise, and healthy food.

But what about our eyesight?

Myopia, the condition of shortsightendess, affects billions of people.  Odds are that you are myopic yourself (do you wear glasses?), and that more than half of your family and circle of friends are afflicted.

This is one of the most prevalent illnesses of our time.

And yet we just keep getting prescriptions for stronger glasses, every time we go to the optometrist for a checkup.

Does it seem odd, that the only cure known for myopia, is glasses, which in turn create even more myopia?  Why has science not found any answers as to where this disease comes from, and how we might cure it?

As it turns out, there is a lot more known about this mysterious illness, than we are lead to believe:

The British Journal Of Opthalmology Issued This Statement:

“Ophthalmologists should also recognise and take up the challenge of preventing or curing myopia by addressing its cause and not simply treating the consequences.”

But what are they talking about, addressing the cause?  Is the cause known?

It actually is known.  We know what causes myopia, and what makes myopia progressively worse.  Unfortunately, fixing this would destroy the profits of a multi-billion dollar a year industry.

From the American Optometric Foundation, the National Eye Institute, and the medical research departments of major universities, studies have been published for the past 40 years, showing exactly what causes myopia.

These findings, while just a quick Google search away, are not documented in mainstream media.  They are not part of the treatment options available at your local optic shop.

Let’s look at an example:

Do a search for “minus lenses axial elongation”.  The Google results start with ’scholarly articles’.  Here you will find peer reviewed studies in major medical journals, discussing the effects of the #1 current treatment for your eyesight deficiencies.

There are many hundreds of these studies for you to browse through.

You might also search “minus lenses myopia”, for similar results.  Once you start looking in the right places (by knowing what you are searching for), it is impossible to miss the answer:

We know exactly what causes myopia.

The problem is that a cure would wipe out much of the field of optometry, several billion dollar lens manufacturers, the entirely of the LASIK business, and lead to countless malpractice suits against current practitioners.

It is not in the vision care industry’s interest, to show you prevention, or a cure for your eyesight illness.

Likewise, media is supported by advertising.  Who will print articles, that will anger their paying customers?

To keep a secret, there is no need to actually proactively hide anything.  All the industry has to do is continue to make money, and give donations to universities, buy ads with the major media outlets, and provide ‘education’ for optometrists in the field.

The whole time, the truth is just a Google search away.  The term “minus lenses” just means the glasses you wear, to allow you to see clearly at a distance.  And of course “myopia” is just the term for being nearsighted.  “Axial elongation” is one of the most common causes of high myopia.

So if you combine these keywords, since you now know what to search for, you find out exactly what actually happened to your eyes.

For more on the topic of myopia prevention and myopia rehabilitation, visit the Frauenfeld Clinic Website at  If you have questions about your own myopia, contact Alex Frauenfeld directly, per the contact information list on the Frauenfeld Clinic site.

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North Korea and Slots

North Korea and Slots

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The progressive slots of the casino korea are simply just different in terms of its software. This is one of the important factors making deposits in the casino possible. One of these machines is named the silver dollar slot machine game. Almost all of the other slots in these casinos are named as black jack, joker, seven-card draw or any of the other names which are used for the various slots.

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In the above form of casino korea the ball player has the substitute for play either with one or many coins. Several koreans offer you the option to play against another human player or contrary to the computer. You will not have the ability to play against a computer, but you can play against another human player. Most of these casinos are well known for the great quality service which they offer to the clients. These casinos are becoming more famous on the list of local Korean people and foreigners from around the world.

Once you choose to play at one of the Korean casinos which are providing slot machines, it is possible to enjoy the advantages of having real cash accessible. This is usually a nice feature to have if you are playing a slot machine game game. A number of these koreans offer you excellent customer support and also free shipping. The client care provided is very good and the customer satisfaction record of most of the casinos is very good.

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Once you decide to visit any of the south Korean casinos you should make sure that you check out the games available. You could find the slot machines you are looking for and you will also be able to find several other casino games such as for example baccarat and roulette. Many of these casinos will give you a very good deposit bonus when you first start to play. As soon as you understand the games and begin making consistent profits you might decide to upgrade to a more expensive online casino. With the increase in prize money you could find yourself in the position of being able to take part in all the exciting gambling activities occurring right in the comfort of your own home.

If you would like to play slots, you may need to purchase your own slots and reels. This is often done easily. There are numerous distributors of slots and reels in the country. A number of these companies will ship to almost anywhere in the world. These companies often have an extremely competitive price on their slots and reels which is a great benefit for anyone who is trying to cut costs while trying to enjoy some great casino gaming.


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Was Turnbull Right about Rudd?

In short, yes he was, but we may never know if his reasons were sound or not.  Like so many other aspects of his political life, he may have done the right thing by accident.   Continue reading

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The Parlous State of Oz Political Journalism

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You’d think the Wizard would have it sorted by now that he can’t control the Elphaba narrative if he doesn’t exercise proper superintendence over the flying monkeys and make them work even harder at those keyboards … Continue reading

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Has Social Media Lost It?

For me that question is simultaneously complex and simple; simultaneously self-evident and yet invalid. Such is the heterogeneity of social media – and I guess the nebulosity of the meaning of “it”. Continue reading

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Well, that was depressing.

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The election result, that is. Then again, I suppose that’s only true if you voted Labor, Greens or any of the progressive minor parties or anyone that came nowhere, much like the progressive minor parties. For Coalition voters and members I suppose it was, at worst, disappointing.

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Yes, Labor can win an election in 2016

For months now it’s seemed as though the Labor Party’s political fortunes rested on factors almost entirely out of its control, i.e. the fortunes of the Coalition. Shorten seemed to many to be a dud, a mistake not of their choosing. The best hope we had was Tony Abbott and his wretched Government, and for a while there things didn’t seem entirely hopeless given how bad they were. Then the unthinkable happened and Turnbull deposed Abbott. So much for hope. Things suddenly looked bleak. Continue reading

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The New Politics of the Right

The Federal Election of September 7, 2013 was one fought on a psychological rather than policy battlefield.

Policy matters were almost an after thought, a distraction from the real game in play.  It was all about hearts and minds.  Of course, lots of previous elections have been about one side or the other trying to capture the hearts and minds of the electorate.  Usually that meant developing a policy platform that was designed to achieve that very end – to speak to the values, aspirations and ideals of a given voter base.  This election was different.  It was about simple, base psychological manipulation.  It was arguably something new in Australian politics. Continue reading

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Doubly Disillusioned

The Australian Independent Media Network

There are lately some Labor supporters who are expressing a somewhat fervent hope that Australians will face, at some point in 2014, a Double Dissolution election, brought on by whatever trouble Labor and Green Senators can cause the Coalition Government.

I can only guess that this hope is driven by the understandably desperate desire to be rid of the Abbott Government, given what it represents and what we are likely to face as its legacy.  I say that because I can see no political reason to wish for such a thing.  In my estimation the most likely outcome of a Double Dissolution election would be a disaster for the Labor Party (and potentially the Greens and smaller groups in the Senate).  The Coalition in all likelihood would gain control of both houses.   I don’t know how you feel about the pox, but I’d prefer to avoid it.

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The hyperbole and histrionics that is Bob Ellis

Warning: for the sake of ease of language the following opinion piece utilises a simplistic model of the Left-Right dichotomy of the Australian political landscape.

The political vanguard that is the commentariat of the Internet-Left is always swift to jump on the excesses and baloney of the commentariat of the Right.   Social commentators and pseudo-journalists like Andrew Bolt, Piers Ackerman, Peter Reith and various members of the shock jock fraternity are regularly rounded upon, ridiculed and even vilified.  This is as it should be.  The warped and neurotic perspective they bring to political discourse in Australia is entirely deserving of analysis, critique and derision.  But this sort of mental maladjustment is not the sole preserve of the political Right, even if it can boast a far greater percentage of people intent on trying to make distortion and hyperbole a literary virtue. Continue reading

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Democrats Lose Their Mind After Feinstein Compliments, Hugs Graham

The radical left has taken over the Democratic party. They are so deep in their insanity they are calling for the resignation of a member for simply thanking a member of the Republican party.
“Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank you,” Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein told committee Chairman Lindsey Graham on Thursday. “This has been one of the best Senate hearings that I’ve participated in, and I want to thank you for your fairness and the opportunity of going back and forth.”
Graham, R-S.C., replied: “I know we have very different views about the judge and whether we should be doing this or not. But having said all that, to my Democratic colleagues, you have challenged the judge, you have challenged us, and I accept those challenges as being sincere and not personal.”
Graham then ended the hearing and he and Feinstein, D-Calif., hugged — an ending that was a stark contrast to the 2018 hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
The moment followed four days of contentious but largely civilized hearings. There was partisan grandstanding and electioneering, as can be expected when lawmakers are given four full business days on national television. There were warnings from Democrats that Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is a threat to Roe v. Wade and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). And there were lamentations from Republicans about the fact Democratic presidential and vice-presidential nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, respectively, still won’t tell voters whether they’ll pack the Supreme Court.

But Republicans’ predictions that Democrats would attack the nominee’s religion never materialized, at least in the hearings. And Democrats failed to strike any major blows to Barrett’s confirmation prospects before the representatives of the nonpartisan American Bar Association (ABA) appeared to discuss their “Well Qualified” rating of Barrett, relaying descriptions of the federal judge as “brilliant,” “forthright,” and an “intellectual giant.”
Feinstein herself at one point Wednesday even told Barrett, “I’m really impressed, thank you,” in response to a description of the legal principles she would have to take into account in an upcoming constitutional challenge to the ACA.
All of this was a sharp contrast from the 2018 confirmation hearings for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, which were marred with bombastic behavior from senators, regular interruptions from protesters, threats to lawmakers and lurid sexual assault accusations pushed against the nominee.
Lawyer Michael Avenatti, who has since been convicted of attempted extortion, did not make an appearance this week.
Any winners of the hearings — besides Barrett for coming through unscathed and the American people for getting a civil and largely substantive hearing for their potential Supreme Court justice — are unclear.

Republicans can’t cut ads hammering Democrats for misbehavior during the hearings or trying to assassinate the character of the nominee for political reasons. Although not always in context or accurate, Democrats’ attacks on Barrett were largely on her past rulings and political stances.
And Democrats can’t hammer Republicans for forcing through the nominee without a thorough examination of her credentials or giving Democrats enough time to ask their questions. Although Graham will have to push the nominee out of committee over Democratic boycotts objecting to the timing of the process, he made clear he’s giving Democrats “the time you need to make your case” and that “Judge Barrett is required for the good of the country to submit to your questions and ours.”
This was done over the objections of President Trump, who in a Monday tweet encouraged Republicans to stop “giving the Democrats a great deal of time, which is not mandated.”

Not everyone was impressed with the show of civility from both sides, however. Left-wing group Demand Justice, which reflexively opposes all Trump judicial nominees with apocalyptic rhetoric, called on Feinstein to step down from her post as Judiciary Committee ranking member over her hug of Graham.
“It’s time for Sen. Feinstein to step down from her leadership position on the Senate Judiciary Committee. If she won’t, her colleagues need to intervene,” the group said in a statement. “She has undercut Democrats’ position at every step of this process, from undermining calls for filibuster and Court reform straight through to thanking Republicans form the most egregious partisan power grab in the modern history of the Supreme Court.”
Justice Democrats, the group that backs primary challenges to Democrat incumbents and helped Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., make it to Congress in 2018, also weighed in. “Dianne Feinstein must step down,” it said, quote-tweeting a post by Demand Justice Executive Director Brian Fallon that said the same thing.

But despite consternation from the left wing of the Democratic Party, and barring any post-hearing developments — the Kavanaugh sexual assault accusations came out after his first time before the Senate panel, leading to yet more hearings — the status quo was not changed and Republicans appear to have the votes to get Barrett’s confirmation across the finish line before the month is out.
“I think that the hearings went well for Judge Barrett. When she answered questions, her responses were generally clear and articulate and she displayed a broad command of constitutional law and statutory interpretation,” said Carl Tobias, a professor and judicial selection expert at the University of Richmond School of Law. “Moreover she seemed respectful of senators, even when they asked questions that may have been out of bounds or seemed to be grandstanding or trying to profit politically from the hearings.”
Tobias added: “In short, Barrett did what she needed to do, and the panel is likely to have a 12-10 party-line vote.”
Graham scheduled the committee vote on Barrett for 1 p.m. on Oct. 22, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said he will introduce Barrett’s nomination on the Senate floor the following day, before confirming her within the next three or four days, during which senators will have time to debate on the floor.
This would be consistent with Graham’s prediction on “Sunday Morning Futures” ahead of the hearings that Barrett will be confirmed, “no later than Tuesday, a week before the election.” That would be Oct. 27.
Sources: Fox News: ACB Hearing

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Week 109: Our client relationships

Some feedback that confirms our approach to client relationships, and what we like about working with the Mittelstand, or medium-sized businesses.

Good times here at Third Wave. Besides the client work, we’re also progressing on a lot of internal stuff. An overhaul of our Company page on our website is long overdue and will go live in the coming days.

Deeper client relationships

To give future clients a better idea about what it’s like to work with us, we’ve asked some of our clients for feedback on working with us. Here’s what two of them said:

Working with Third Wave has created value in a variety of ways. First of all, their analytical and clean approach to strategy combined with their natural and in-depth experience in the field of social media is rare. Second, they are two very competent and complementary characters that will always come up with surprising insights beyond the bread & butter results and third, they are just great, smart and sympathetic guys to spend time with. Thanks for the good job!

–Yousef Hammoudah, Viacom

Extremely competent, super straightforward, refreshingly pragmatic. Every project should be that much fun.

–Patricia Strehlke, 3A Composites

What I’m really proud of here is that our clients seem to enjoy working with us. A good client relationship has been a special priority for us in the last year. From our experience, the best results develop in a work atmosphere that is powered by mutual respect and collaborative partnership. This is why we put so much effort into getting to know our clients better. This is what makes the difference between a one-off-project vendor and a long-term partner. Deep relationships with our clients is a core value for Third Wave. And it’s good to see that our clients confirm this.

Working for the Mittelstand

I’m in the south of Germany this week for a workshop with a new client. Looks like we’re getting more and more business in this region, which is not really surprising because this is where a lot of the famous Mittelstand is, the pillar of the German economy. We’ve been really enjoying working with these medium-sized, mostly privately-/family-owned businesses. They won’t accept any hollow marketing bla but really appreciate a solid strategy, based on reasonable business goals. We’re looking forward to working with a lot more companies from this field.

I will be in Hamburg on Friday. If you fancy a coffee, ping me.

Author: Johannes

Johannes is a strategist and consultant for digital communications. His work is informed by his experience of working with brands like Deutsche Telekom, MTV, Postbank, Maggi and Nike and by his insatiable appetite for finding the bigger patterns behind current developments in technology and science. Holding a diploma in Media System Design, Johannes is a regular speaker at web and marketing conferences like Republica and the Social Media Summit.


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We are now proudly a The Plastic Project Partner

From the start, we wanted to have a positive impact.

Positive social message, totally traceable eco conscious clothing grounded in our passion for surf, skate, snow and the planet that provides the playground that we continue to respect and love.

The next in a long line of steps, was to get involved with other like minded souls to get the positive message, the message to encourage us all to do what we can, out wider, bigger and louder.

So that said, we are very proud to announce we are now a partner of the fantastic

The Plastics Project

I'll let them introduce themselves;

What Is The Plastic Project?

We are dedicated group of core photographers, film makers and athletes from across the surfing world and the world of adventure. Led by award winning British surf photographer Tim Nunn, we are uniting the outdoor sports world to lead the charge to educate the world planet the damage rubbish is doing to our planet.

Plastic Project Partner

Our focus is on education at all levels, from the youngest groms in pre school up to college students and beyond. We as a collective are in a unique position to document the damage being done to our planet, from the remotest beaches to the wildest mountains, and we have the tales to inspire people to want to get out and take care of our planet.

It started with photographer Tim Nunn fifteen years ago, his first assignment with a camera was to look at the fly tipping on a beach in North Cornwall called Milook. From there the obsession began, not just with pollution but trying to get to the wildest places on Earth to surf.

“Myself and mate Ian Battrick would do anything to get to the wildest coastlines on Earth, we’d sleep rough to extend our time in expensive places just waiting on good swell”. But when you’re out in these wild places you not only get an intimate portrait of their beauty, but what is also going wrong. “After a while I realised that you can’t go to these places and not turn your camera to what’s really going on; plastic covered beaches in the Arctic are not a new thing, so ten years ago I started shooting it and sharing it”.

We are about using our position as photographers, film makers and athletes who are on the front line of this problem. We don’t need to mount expeditions to wild stretches of coastline or wilderness, we go there anyway. We document the beauty of these places, we inspire people to want to go there, so now it’s time to document the other side, and inspire people to want to protect and change the way they use plastic and treat waste to achieve this.

The power of imagery, film and the people who are involved in creating them passing their experiences on to people cannot be underestimated. We have sat in too many meetings and watched peoples eyes glaze over as they are bombarded with stats and monologues about climate issues. It’s time to use our talents to reach and inspire every human on the planet, because to genuinely change our plastic future, everybody has to be aware and make a difference.

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When you purchase something from our store, as part of the buying and selling process, we collect the personal information you give us such as your name, address and email address.
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Eijaz Spills Beans On His Marriage Plans With Ladylove Pavitra

Finally addressing the most asked question by their #Pavijaz fans on social media, in a new interview conversation, BB14 fame Eijaz spills beans on his marriage plans with ladylove Pavitra.

Another most loved and fans favorite couple that is getting loved even in real life after the recently concluded season of the popular and controversial TV reality show Bigg Boss 14 is the much in love couple of TV actors Eijaz Khan and Pavitra Punia who are also shipped on social media by their fandom as #Pavijaz. In a recent interview, Eijaz spills beans on his marriage plans with ladylove Pavitra.

From the time they both openly confessed their love for each other in the show, they have been together ever since. Their mushy and adorable couple pictures with each other are just painting the social media and town red in color of their love and now in a latest chat interview, Eijaz spills beans on his marriage plans with ladylove Pavitra.

This BB14 fame real life couple is often seen attending parties together, making joint appearances at events and also sharing their totally cute coupley pictures with their fans on social media and whilst fans are really concerned on Eijaz’s wedding plans, now finally clearing the air around it, Eijaz spills beans on his marriage plans with ladylove Pavitra.

ALSO READ – Eijaz Khan Share Cosy Pictures With Pavitra Punia, Says I Love You One Million

In his most recent interview, even though Eijaz spills beans on his marriage plans with ladylove Pavitra but he refused to divulge or share any more personal details and whilst in conversation with a leading digital Bollywood entertainment portal when Eijaz was quizzed about if him and Pavitra are getting married soon, on this Eijaz said, “Now this is like a public marriage, we need to inform everyone whatever happens in our lives. I need to share where we are staying, whether we are staying together. And, I am a very private person!. I wanted to make Pavitra secure, I wanted to show to the world that my intentions are very Pavitra, so did that (talked about relationship openly). But, now we would want to keep personal, whatever personal things happen. I do not want to put a date on it, I do not want to tell people what are we going to do. Whatever happens and whenever it happens, you will all get to know”. Saying that there is nothing much to hide, but he really doesn’t want to talk about it that much.

As both Eijaz and Pavitra had sat down for this interview together, elaborating in details on how the Yeh Hai Mohobbatein (Star Plus, 2013 – 2019), fame stunning TV star’s entire life changed after meeting her beloved ‘Khan Saab’ in Bigg Boss 14, Pavitra shared, “After meeting Eijaz, zindagi me ek thehrao aya. Babli jo bubbly thi wo”.

Whilst Pavitra also opened up on the feeling of becoming grounded and humble that came with Eijaz’s entry in her life, also talking about her experience in Bigg Boss house, Pavitra told, “After spending time in that house, aapko aate daal ka bhao pata chal jata hai. What you need to correct and what you are doing wrong in life”.

Also, Pavitra and Eijaz constantly share totally passionate and lovey dovey pictures of them together on their social media handles which ends up leaving all their #Pavijaz fans in frenzy and tizzy by seeing their real love and undeniable chemistry with each other.

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Alcohol and Marijuana - Their Ill Effects on Health

Alcohol and Marijuana: Their Ill Effects on Health

Marijuana, also known as weed or pot, refers to the dried leaves, stems, flowers, and seeds obtained from the Cannabis plant. These parts are chockfull of Tetrahydrocannabinol, which many know as THC. This chemical gives the mind-altering, ‘high’ sensation that is often felt with marijuana use.

Marijuana is quite popular amongst many Americans. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), it is the second most commonly used psychotropic drug in the United States. The first, of course, is still alcohol.

Because of its mind-bending effects, weed is often used with alcohol and other psychotropics. The latter are substances that affect a person’s mind, behavior, and emotion.

How alcohol abuse and marijuana can be bad for your health

Facts about Marijuana

According to NIDA, almost 12 million young adults have used cannabis in 2018. This figure is steadily increasing, given the legality of pot use in most states. To date, 12 states permit recreational and medical use of marijuana. A handful of areas have also allowed weed for legit medicinal use.

Marijuana is consumed in several ways. Some make joints or hand-rolled cigarettes, while some use bongs or water pipes. Some use blunts, which are cigars filled with weed. Those who don’t like inhaling smoke can opt for vaporizers. Edibles, such as pot brownies, candy, or tea, are available for consumption as well.

Marijuana’s Effects on the Brain

Weed can affect the brain in a variety of ways.

Short-term Effects

The ‘high’ that comes with pot use depends on how the plant was consumed. Smoking gives the fastest effect since the THC enters the lungs and the bloodstream quickly. The effect is quite slower with eating or drinking marijuana. It usually occurs 30 minutes to 1 hour after consumption.

Once the THC enters the brain, it binds to several receptors, thereby altering the following:

  • Mood
  • Perception of time
  • Memory
  • Thinking and problem-solving
  • Senses
  • Body movement

Since marijuana can affect the above-mentioned functions, high doses can lead to hallucinations, delusions, even psychosis.

Long-term Effects

Some people use marijuana early on in their lives. According to NIDA’s Monitoring the Future survey, daily weed use amongst 8th and 10 graders has increased exponentially. As such, these young users are more prone to suffer from long-term use. Since THC can affect brain development, chronic use can lead to impaired memory, learning, and thinking.

In fact, a study has shown that teens who smoked heavily lost an average of 8 IQ points. Unfortunately, they weren’t able to regain this even if they stopped using marijuana.

Other Effects of Marijuana Use

More than just affecting the brain, weed can affect the rest of the body as well.

Breathing problems

Weed smokers have the same problems as that of tobacco users. That’s because marijuana irritates the lungs, thereby leading to problems such as phlegmy cough and other lung disorders.

Increased heart rate

Marijuana can accelerate heart rate for up to 3 hours after use. This puts the user, especially those of old age, at risk of a heart attack.

Nausea and vomiting

Long-term use can lead to Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome, where the user experiences severe nausea and vomiting. Such can lead to dehydration that may prompt hospitalization.

Mental conditions

As mentioned, prolonged pot use can lead to paranoia and hallucinations. It can also worsen these symptoms that already occur in people with schizophrenia.

Social problems

Marijuana use can affect a person’s social health as well. According to NIDA, weed users experience report lower life satisfaction and more relationship problems. They are less likely to succeed in school and work as well. Add to that, pot users report more job problems, such as absences, injuries, and accidents.

Infant development problems

Mothers who use marijuana are more likely to give birth to infants with lower-than-average birth weight. THC is passed through breastmilk. As such, weed can affect the infant’s brain development as well.

Who is More Likely to Use Both Alcohol and Marijuana?

According to Subbaraman and Kerr, marijuana is the most commonly used drug among alcohol drinkers. Their research suggests that younger males, especially those who go out more often, are more likely to use these two substances at the same time. Other factors that determine simultaneous use include:

  • Caucasian descent
  • Lower educational attainment
  • No partner
  • Heavier drinking patterns

Studies also show that emotions such as anger, stress, tiredness, and ‘loss of control’ can trigger concurrent use as well.

Effects of Joint Alcohol and Marijuana Use

Weed may indeed delay alcohol absorption, thereby reducing the latter’s effects on the body. However, drinking after pot use may help increase THC levels in the system. With that being said, more pronounced problems are seen with simultaneous use:

  • Worse school troubles (i.e. bad grades, more detention trips)
  • More depressive episodes
  • Higher rates of unsafe driving
  • Self-harm
  • More risky behaviors
  • Alcohol dependence

Subsequently, alcohol and marijuana can both make the heart beat faster. As such, dual users are more prone to a heart attack.

As with most substance abuse problems, symptoms become more severe with daily, excessive consumption/use of alcohol and marijuana. Additionally, use at an early age can worsen the above-mentioned problems as well.

Treatment Options

The research of Pape et al. has stated that cannabis is a complement and not a substitute for alcohol. With that being said, the authors believe that activities or policies that help reduce drinking may help reduce marijuana use as well.

According to NIDA, these therapies may help those who use alcohol and weed simultaneously:

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

This treatment helps the person identify his problematic actions so he/she can correct them. CBT can improve self-control, thereby reducing drug-seeking activities.

Contingency Management

This involves behavior monitoring. Whenever the targeted behavior (alcohol and marijuana use) occurs, the reward/s will be withheld.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy

This treatment can help bring about internally-motivated change. It provides resources that can help the person change for the better.

In a Nutshell

Most Americans use alcohol and marijuana simultaneously. Unfortunately, abuse of both substances often leads to worse outcomes – physically, mentally, and socially. To make matters worse, cannabis use may even lead to severe alcohol dependency. As such, researchers believe that therapies that aim to reduce alcohol consumption may help curb cannabis use as well.

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Oven Grilled Salmon Kabobs Recipe and Pasta

Oven Grilled Salmon Kabobs Recipe and Pasta – Juicy salmon kabobs without turning on the grill? Count me in!

Oven grilled salmon kabobs sided with spaghetti noodles and a fresh lemon in a white decorative bowl.

Still wondering what to make for Father’s day to show the Father in your life how much you care? What? you’ve been busy and had no time to make something?

No problem! this whole meal can be done in under 30 minutes, so you still can still retain the status of the ‘best daughter/wife’ in your neighborhood. And no, you don’t need to whip out the grill & the coals, the whole meal is made right in your kitchen, with only the use of oven and stove.

Close up picture of oven grilled salmon kabobs on top of spaghetti noodles.

The sauce makes the pasta very creamy and the dill gives the dish the freshness that just screams summer. Since this recipe uses egg yolks, it’s perfect for those times when you have a ton of leftover egg yolks.

Side view of oven grilled salmon kabobs on top of spaghetti noodles and a fresh lemon in a white decorative bowl.

I rarely use the word ‘succulent’, but I think there is no other word that describes this fish. Succulent is the only appropriate word to describe it.

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Salmon Shish Kabob & Spaghetti in Creamy Dill Sauce

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Tender and juicy salmon kabobs baked in the oven with a creamy garlic pasta recipe. A simple dinner recipe made with salmon.

Author: Marina | Let the Baking Begin
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon kabob
Calories: 629 kcal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Spaghetti & Sauce

  • 1 lb Spagetti
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 cups cream
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • Garlic powder; or fresh garlic pressed
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Salmon Shish kabobs

  • Lemon

  1. Turn your oven to Broil. Place the rack on the highest position possible, without touching the heating element. Allow the oven to heat through.
  2. Cook 1 lb spaghetti according to package instruction, but drain it about 2 minutes before they’re al dante.

  3. Meanwhile, prepare the salmon. Cut it into 1 inch cubes, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic. Get the salmon on the presoaked skewers.
  4. Place on a foiled baking sheet and slide in the oven (on the highest rack). Bake for about 10 minutes, keeping a close eye on the shish kabobs. Turn them if needed, or rotate the sheet as needed, for each skewer to broil evenly.
  5. Make the sauce for the pasta. Pour cups heavy cream in a skillet, add garlic powder, salt & pepper. Allow the sauce to reduce.

  6. As soon as pasta is drained, put 4 egg yolks into the pasta and quickly stir to coat the pasta evenly.

  7. Once the sauce is reduced, pour it over the pasta, sprinkle with 4 Tbsps dill and mix.

  8. To serve, place desired amount of pasta on a plate, top with 1 salmon skewer and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts
Salmon Shish Kabob & Spaghetti in Creamy Dill Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 629 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 254mg85%
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 272mg8%
Carbohydrates 70g23%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 1282IU26%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  • sarah

    salmon kabob and spaghetti yumm

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  • InNi

    If you use egg-beaters instead of yolks, how much oil – and what kind – should you add?

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  • clsmith005

    Are the egg yolks essentially uncooked? I’m confused.

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    • The egg yolks cook from the hot pasta, but you add them raw, if that was the question 🙂

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  • Kayla

    What kind of cream?…ive never heard of just a regular cream. Lol

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    • Hi Kayla, thanks for your question! Cream is – heavy cream, whipping cream or heavy whipping cream.

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  • Gregory Baker

    Tried this recipe over the weekend. amazing recipe. A must try one. The salmon came out totally flavorful. My wife declared to my friends that she married me coz i grill the best :). Thanks to you for the recipe ( wink wink)

    My wife gifted me this Kabobeque bbq grill and i tried this recipe on it. Came out great.

    I made this on stainless steel skewers which came with the kabobeque grill ( Keep up the good recipes 🙂

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  • Natasha of

    This looks mouthwatering Marina, paired with pasta makes a great combination :).

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  • madscar

    Uaau this is amazing:) I love it!

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5 Tips for Improving Your Online Marketing

If you aren’t using the online world to optimize your marketing, then you’ll be losing a high amount of new sales and business potential. Good online marketing is fundamental for business success, whether you have a large, established business or a small startup. Online marketing doesn’t have to be stressful as long as you have a good strategy in place and understand what your marketing goals are.

1. Make Sure Your Website Is Accessible on All Devices

A lot of companies spend the majority of their time investing in a professional, working website, which, naturally, is important. However, some businesses only check the look and usability of their site on a desktop computer when they are building it, which is a mistake because the majority of consumers these days will browse websites on alternative devices, such as their smartphones, while they are on the go. So, if your posts and content aren’t functional on other devices, you may be losing a high number of sales as a result of consumers being frustrated and clicking away.

Check that everything you do online also works smoothly on laptops, smartphones, iPads, and various screen sizes.

2. Manage Your Marketing Workflow

Having a great marketing strategy and schedule means clear communication within a team and a clear structure of when and how you’re going to do things. This means that you need to have a firm grip on your marketing workflow. If you have a large company, using BPM tools will be beneficial to automate marketing processes and take some of the pressure off your team. This will ensure that you always stay on schedule, while small businesses should remember to regularly communicate to align their marketing procedures.

3. Offer Extra Incentives

If you are a business that is selling a product, extra incentives will go a long way within your marketing strategy. Offering free shipping could be the difference between a consumer placing an order with you and a competitor who charges for shipping. Other deals such as 2 for 1 deals or sales prices may also tempt new consumers, and you can market these incentives across all your platforms, such as social media posts that advertise the free shipping bonus.

4. Create Engaging Videos

Social media is the perfect platform for this. With so many consumers scrolling through a stream of content on a daily basis, making your own content more eye-catching is essential. Consumers are more likely to stop and watch a short, engaging video than they are to stop and read a large paragraph of text.

Video marketing is an excellent method to show off your brand and introduce consumers to your team and business in a personable way.

5. Take Charge of Your Social Media

Consumers don’t just want to see that you have a social media platform – they want to see you using it. If you have a stagnant account that was only created to have something there, this won’t serve to draw in any new sales. Make a plan for a posting schedule and understand how best to post on all the major platforms.

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The Lewis County Republican Party (LCRP) is affiliated with the Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) and the Republican National Committee (RNC).  We elect our own Executive Board and from that board our Chairperson, State Committeeman and State Committeewoman are members of the WSRP State Committee. Currently, our State Committeewoman, Ruth Peterson, also serves on the WSRP Executive Board, helping to make financial and policy decisions for the State Committee.

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We have a variety of activities in which you can be involved. Annually, we hold our Lincoln Day Dinner, in honor of our first Republican President, Abraham Lincoln. There are always committees that could use your volunteer help as well as your attendance at the dinner. In August, we have our annual potluck picnic that includes our “Blue Ribbon Dessert Auction”. The Lincoln Day Dinner and picnic and dessert auction are the principal fundraisers for our party. We hope you will join us at either or both of these events, as they are fun, informative, and the food is excellent.

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Lawyers for Virginia death-row inmate Christopher Scott Emmett told the Supreme Court on Monday that the state follows a “unique and uniquely dangerous” method of execution by lethal injection.
A synonym of "dangerous" is "life-threatening." An execution is meant to be life-threatening. In fact, a successful execution is life-taking.

Thats the real issue, isn't it? Mustn't threaten a condemned convict with execution. (Tsk, tsk.) It might kill him.

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