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bloojayoolie · 6 years

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Being Alone, Cats, and Children: I1 yrs old, 75 Bas of perpection Bricks n)# t4307 / @ Bhooblyn Ace Dreaming o his perfect Retirement Home. A Family Pet! Outgoing, Friendly with everyone, Gentle with kids, Submissive with dogs (likes to lick them), Perfectly trained, A sterling resume, 11 yrs young. Are you worthy? TO BE KILLED 10/23/2018 What else would you like people to know about Bricks, asked the intake counselor. “That Bricks is a family dog and he does not like being in the yard by himself. He is very playful and respectful and he loves attention.” His family added that he is submissive to other dogs and likes to lick them. Then they were gone, and this incredibly sweet, loyal, affectionate “family pet” was on his own after 11 years with the family that abandoned him, lost and lonely in the Brooklyn Center, just another number, just another frosty face forgotten by the only people he ever loved. We could go on and on about how perfect this elderly gentleman is, his sterling resume, his track record of excellence, but what would be the point? The bottom line is that he, like other special seniors before him, is too amazing to die alone among strangers, with a broken heart. He would love to meet you, he would love to be your friend and companion for life. You simply won’t find better, and he needs out before he gets the dreaded shelter cold and ends up on the list to die. Will you help our sweet guy out? PRIVATE MESSAGE OUR PAGE or email us at [email protected] for assistance saving his life. The question is not whether he is good enough for a family, it's whether there is even a family out there good enough for him! VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfe8Fmd79w BRICKS, ID# 44307, @ 11 Yrs., 75 Lbs. Brooklyn Acc, Large Mixed Breed, Brown / White, Neutered Male Owner Surrender Reason: I came into the shelter as a owner surrender on 13-Oct-2018, with the surrender reason stated as other. Intake Behavior Rating: INTAKE NOTES, DATE OF INTAKE – 10/13/2018: Upon intake Bricks was friendly. He greeted everyone who came into BACC lobby. He was very outgoing. He was quiet and he allowed handling by the counselor. OWNER SURRENDER NOTE – BASIC INFORMATION: Bricks is an 11 year old large mix breed. He is very friendly and is well trained. He previously lived with 3 adults. Bricks is very friendly and outgoing around strangers. He is very gentle and playful around children. He been around children around ages 2yrs-7yrs old. He is very submissive around other dogs, especially around females. He likes to lick. He like to chase the cats. There were no cats in the house hold. He is not really bothered with you touching his food or toys. Bricks has no bite history. He is housetrained and has a high energy level. He has never had any medical issues. For a New Family to Know: Bricks went to training school. He is housed trained. He loves to play with balls. He is a family dog. He does not like being in the yard by himself. He is very playful and respectful. He loves attention . He is potty trained. He is also submissive to other dogs and licks them. PLAYGROUP NOTES – DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: Bricks previous owner reported that he is deferential around other dogs. 10/15: When off leash at the Care Center, Bricks enters the yard chattering after sniffing urine. He continues to explore the yard, mostly ignoring the novel female. He does approach briefly, chattering and lip licking, then wanders away. Behavior Assessment Date of intake:: 10/13/2018 Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):: Owner surrender Previously lived with:: 3 adults Behavior toward strangers:: Friendly, and outgoing Behavior toward children:: Bricks is gentle and playful around children. Behavior toward dogs:: Affectionate Behavior toward cats:: Bricks will chase cats. Resource guarding:: None reported Bite history:: None reported Housetrained:: Yes Energy level/descriptors:: He is very playful and respectful. He loves attention with a high activity level. Date of assessment:: 10/17/2018 Look:: 1. Dog's eyes are averted, with tail wagging and ears back. Allows head to be held loosely in Assessor's cupped hands. Sensitivity:: 1. Dog stands still and accepts the touch, eyes are averted, and tail is in neutral position with a relaxed body posture. Dog's mouth is likely closed for at least a portion of the assessment item. Tag:: 1. Dog follows at the end of the leash, body low and a bit fearful. Paw squeeze 1:: 3. Dog closes mouth, becomes stiff. Flank squeeze 1:: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Flank squeeze 2:: 1. Dog does not respond at all. Toy:: 1. No interest. Summary:: During his assessment Bricks was a bit nervous but tolerant of all handling. He was tense, mouth closed, and became stiff with paw squeeze. Bricks showed no interest in the toy item. Summary (1):: Bricks previous owner reported that he is deferential around other dogs. 10/15: When off leash at the Care Center, Bricks enters the yard chattering after sniffing urine. He continues to explore the yard, mostly ignoring the novel female. He does approach briefly, chattering and lip licking, then wanders away. 10/16: Brick continued to be sexually motivated with a calm female dog. He focus mostly on her genitals and was slow to redirection. Date of intake:: 10/13/2018 Summary:: Upon intake Bricks was friendly. Date of initial:: 10/16/2018 Summary:: Very nervous and timid, whale eye ENERGY LEVEL:: Bricks displays a low activity level in the care center. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION:: EXPERIENCE (suitable for an adopter with some previous dog experience, especially with the behaviors outlined below) Behavior Asilomar: TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations:: No young children (under 5) Recommendations comments:: No young children: Due to the behavior seen in the care center, we feel that Bricks may be intimidated by young children. He needs a slow approach and time to warm up. He should never be forced to interact with new people, and should be allowed to greet and initiate an interaction at his own pace. Potential challenges: : Handling/touch sensitivity,Fearful Potential challenges comments:: Handling/touch sensitivity: Bricks has been noted to become uncomfortable with handling at times, especially when a person is reaching over him. It is important to always go slow and give Bricks the option to walk away from any social interaction. Bricks should never be forced to approach anything that he is uncomfortable with or to submit to petting or handling. It should always be Brick’s choice to approach a new person or thing. Bricks may do best in an initially calm and quiet home environment and should be given time to acclimate to his new surroundings. Fearful: Bricks takes some time to warm up to new people, though he shows good coping skills when uncomfortable. We feel he will do best with an adopter prepared to allow his to warm up to new people and new environments slowly. Use of treats and other rewards will help to make new experiences positive. MEDICAL EXAM NOTES Weight: 75 lbs Vet Notes 16/10/2018 [DVM Intake] DVM Intake Exam Estimated age: 11 years Microchip noted on Intake? No Microchip Number (If Applicable): History : O/S Subjective: BARH. Consistent coughing and sneezing. No vd Observed Behavior - Very nervous and timid, whale eye Evidence of Cruelty seen - no Evidence of Trauma seen - no Objective P = wnl R = wnl BCS 5/9 EENT: Eyes clear, ears clean, no nasal or ocular discharge noted Oral Exam: not performed - muzzled PLN: No enlargements noted H/L: NSR, NMA, CRT < 2, Lungs clear, eupnic ABD: Non painful, no masses palpated U/G: MN, no discharge MSI: Ambulatory x 4, skin free of parasites, no masses noted, healthy hair coat CNS: Mentation appropriate - no signs of neurologic abnormalities Rectal: normal externally Assessment CIRDC Geriatric Prognosis: fair Plan: Move to iso Start doxycycline 10 mg/kg PO SID x 14 days start enrofloxacin 10 mg/kg PO SID x 14 days * TO FOSTER OR ADOPT * HOW TO RESERVE A “TO BE KILLED” DOG ONLINE (only for those who can get to the shelter IN PERSON to complete the adoption process, and only for the dogs on the list NOT marked New Hope Rescue Only). Follow our Step by Step directions below! PLEASE NOTE – YOU MUST USE A PC OR TABLET – PHONE RESERVES WILL NOT WORK! * STEP 1: CLICK ON THIS RESERVE LINK: https://newhope.shelterbuddy.com/Animal/List Step 2: Go to the red menu button on the top right corner, click register and fill in your info. Step 3: Go to your email and verify account \ Step 4: Go back to the website, click the menu button and view available dogs Step 5: Scroll to the animal you are interested and click reserve STEP 6 ( MOST IMPORTANT STEP ): GO TO THE MENU AGAIN AND VIEW YOUR CART. THE ANIMAL SHOULD NOW BE IN YOUR CART! Step 7: Fill in your credit card info and complete transaction HOW TO FOSTER OR ADOPT IF YOU CANNOT GET TO THE SHELTER IN PERSON, OR IF THE DOG IS NEW HOPE RESCUE ONLY! You must live within 3 – 4 hours of NY, NJ, PA, CT, RI, DE, MD, MA, NH, VT, ME or Norther VA. Please PM our page for assistance. You will need to fill out applications with a New Hope Rescue Partner to foster or adopt a dog on the To Be Killed list, including those labelled Rescue Only. Hurry please, time is short, and the Rescues need time to process the applications.

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Varun Dhawan’s aunt dies, actor expresses grief in Instagram post - bollywood

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Home / Bollywood / Varun Dhawan’s aunt dies, actor expresses grief in Instagram post

Actor Varun Dhawan shared a picture of his aunt who has died. The actor is seen hugging his aunt in the picture.

bollywood Updated: May 23, 2020 20:53 IST

Varun Dhawan has often shared photos on Instagram with his aunt.

Actor Varun Dhawan on Saturday shared that his maternal aunt has died. Mourning the demise of his ‘maa si’, Varun took to Instagram and shared a picture in which he is seen hugging his aunt.

“Love you maa si rip,” Varun captioned the image. Along with it, he wrote Gayatri Mantra on Instagram.

Paying her condolences, actress Sonam Kapoor commented: “Omg I am so sorry VD.” Nushrat Bharucha replied: “So sorry Varun. Deepest condolences.”

Also read: Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s wife Aaliya says he humiliated her in front of Manoj Bajpayee, makes excuses to avoid meeting his kids

Varun has often shared posts for his masi on Instagram. Last year on Mother’s Day, he had wished his masi too, on social media. “Happy Mother’s Day that’s me with my mom and my masi. Kyunki masi is MA jaisi,” he had written.

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adoptabledogs · 5 years

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TO BE KILLED 7/23/19 BEYOND CRITICAL

“Silly and adorable” is what the volunteers have to say about SPOT. The oldest name in the book, reinvented in this chubby, happy, priceless low rider with his heart of gold. You will never find him without a smile, and his tail non-stop wags when greeting people. Old friend, new friend, it’s all the same to Spot. He’s 8 years young, full of joy and goodwill, and waiting for his forever family. Please don’t let him down. A dog this special should be by the side of his people for a summer full of barbeques, falling hamburgers (ooops, that’s mine, he says!) and long walks in a nearby park or down at the pond. Don’t let him languish, life is short when you’re a human, nevermind a pup! Message our page or email us at [email protected] to foster or adopt the sweetest gentleman in the world.

A volunteer writes:

The best way I can describe Spot is "a big ol' ball of love!" He's super-sweet and friendly and just LOVES attention. He got all wiggly and waggly when I interacted with him, but the best was when he stood up and leaned into me for doggie hugs, then thanked me with kisses! He's a big boy, but walked nicely on a leash and took treats very gently. Spot likes to keep busy by playing with toys and chew bones; and loves to burn off energy with a good game of fetch (though long, brisk walks work well too!). I just love hanging out with Spot and think you will too, so come and meet this happy, playful boy today at the Brooklyn ACC shelter, where he's excitedly awaiting his fur-ever home.

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Spot

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SPOT, ID# 65636, 8 yrs old, 77 lbs, Brooklyn Animal Care Center, Large Mixed Breed Cross, White / Brindle Male,

Owner Surrender Reason: owner moving out of the country.

No children (under 13)

Single-pet home

Recommend no dog parks

OWNER SURRENDER NOTES - BASIC INFORMATION: Spot is an approx 8 year old white and brown brindle large male dog that was surrendered to BACC due to owner moving out of the country. His owner had Spot from a friend. Spot previously lived with 1 adult. He is friendly and outgoing around strangers. Spot has not been around children or cats, it is unknown how he would react. Spot has not lived with other dogs but when on walks he is described as respectful. Spot's owner has not attempted to move his food, treats, or toys away, so resource guarding is unknown. Spot has no bite history, he is partially housetrained and his previous owner describes his energy level as very high.

Other Notes:

Spot will hide during storms or fireworks, it is unknown how he would react when pushed off the furniture, or when restrained. Spot is not bothered when his sleep is interrupted and is afraid of being given a bath. Spot is not bothered when his coat is brushed and it is unknown how he would react when his paws are touched. Spot is friendly when someone approaches the family member.

For a New Family to Know

Spot is described as playful, friendly, and excitable. Spot loves to play with his ball, stuffed toys, or chew bones. Spot likes to play chase. Spot has been kept mostly indoors and will sleep in his cage in the basement. Spot has been fed pedigree dry and wet food twice a day. Spot is partially house trained and will use the potty on grass. Spot will bark and whine when left home alone and if not walked he will use the potty indoors. Spot will destroy things, dig, and bark when left alone in the yard. Spot is crate trained and does well for long hours at a time. Spot will play in the yard or go on brisk walks. Spot will pull very hard on the leash and will run away when off the leash.

INTAKE NOTES – DATE OF INTAKE, 06-11-2019: Behavior during intake: Spot was very exuberant and had a loose body during intake. Spot kept jumping on counselor's legs and accepted the treats that were offered. Spot had a very energy level that did not allow for collaring. Spot went out on the leash with no issues.

Means of surrender (length of time in previous home):

Owner surrender

Previously lived with: 1 Adult

Behavior toward strangers: Friendly, outgoing

Behavior toward children: Unknown

Behavior toward dogs: Respectful passing them on walks

Behavior toward cats: Unknown

Resource guarding: None reported

Bite history: None reported

Housetrained: Partially

Energy level/descriptors: Playful, friendly, and excitable with a very high energy level

Other Notes:

Previous owner reported Spot to destroy items, dig, and bark when left alone in the yard

SAFER ASSESSMENT:

BEHAVIOR:

Summary:

Leash Walking

Strength and pulling: Mild-moderate pulling

Reactivity to humans: None

Reactivity to dogs: None

Leash walking comments:

Sociability

Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Soft and wiggly body, tail wagging, ears back, licks handler, readily accepts treats, stays near handlers, jumps up soliciting attention, accepts all contact

Call over: Approaches readily, soft and loose, jumps up onto handler

Sociability comments:

Handling

Soft handling: Neutral body, low tail wags, ears back, soft head flips, lip licking, moves away somewhat before attempting to jump up softly onto handler's lap

Exuberant handling: Soft body, tail wagging, open mouth, lip licking, panting, soft head flips, leans into and accepts all contact

Handling comments: Initially jumps up onto handler's lap repeatedly; Distracted by dogs barking outside

Arousal

Jog: Follows handler, soft and loose, tail wagging, panting

Arousal comments:

Knock

Knock Comments: Turns toward handler and solicits attention when assistant exits; No response to knock; Approaches assistant, soft and loose, jumps up soliciting attention, ears back, tail wagging

Toy

Toy comments: Initially fearful of toy, flinched; Avoids toy, no interest

PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES:

According to Spot's previous owner, he has not lived with other dogs but when on walks he is described as respectful.

6/12: When off leash at the Care Center, Spot is introduced to a novel female dog. He sees the female approaching the gate and he stiffens and begins to chuff. As the female walks closer to the gate he begins to hard bark and jumps on the gate. The gate is not opened and an off-leash interaction is not conducted.

7/12: Due to Spot's previous behavior in group he was muzzled prior to an on-leash introduction. Spot focuses on the greeter and leans forward. He oscillates between pawing at the muzzle and fixating on the greeter. Later in the session the muzzle is taken off but his leash is held. He rushes towards the female, continuing to display a tense posture.

INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 11-Jun-2019

Summary: Exuberant, loose bodied

MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 11-Jun-2019

Summary: Wagging, seeks contact, jumping up

ENERGY LEVEL: Spot has been observed to exhibit a medium-high level of energy during his interactions in the care center. We cannot be certain of his behavior in a home environment, but we recommend that he be provided daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet for his energy.

BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3

Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable

Recommendations:

No children (under 13)

Single-pet home

Recommend no dog parks

Recommendations comments:

No children (under 13): Due to Spot's observed kennel presence, fearful behavior and reported destructive behavior, we feel it would be best for him to be placed in a stable, adult-only home environment to ensure his success. It is advised that the new adopters should be able to exercise appropriate and safe management when handling Spot, allowing him to acclimate and decompress at his own pace. Force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Spot to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist.

Single-pet home/Recommend no dog parks: Due to the concerning behaviors that Spot has shown during playgroup (see DOG-DOG BEHAVIOR SUMMARY), we feel that Spot should not visit dog parks and be the only resident dog. The Behavior Department recommends that he be socialized in a more controlled setting until his behavior towards other dogs can be further addressed. Reward-based, force-free training can be utilized to help Spot associate dogs with things he enjoys like toys or treats.

Potential challenges:

Destructive behavior

Fearful

Kennel presence

Potential challenges comments:

Destructive behavior: Previous owner reported Spot to destroy items, dig, and bark when left alone in the yard. This behavior has not been observed during his interactions in the care center. Please refer to the handout for Destructive behavior.

Fearful: During his assessment, Spot was observed to display fearful behavior when introduced to a plush squeak toy. He flinched, lowered his body and avoided the toy when it was offered. He was not observed to escalate beyond these behaviors. Please refer to the handout for Fearful.

Kennel presence: Spot has been observed to low growl and hard bark when staff approach his kennel. Once he is removed from the kennel, this behavior is not observed during his walks or interactions. Should this behavior arise in a home environment, please refer to the handout for Kennel presence.

MEDICAL EXAM NOTES

6-Jul-2019

Progress Exam

Hx: 6/11 os intake: APH

6/18: Diagnosed with CIRDC, started baytril

SO: BAR, unremarkable appetite and elimination

No cough, sneeze or discharge noted on exam

EENT: Eyes clear OU, no ocular or nasal discharge

H/L: Eupneic, normal RR/RE

Neuro: A&A

MSI: Ambulatory x4

Abd: visually normal

A: CIRDC - resolved

baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 7/8 - no need to extend at this time

doxy 10mg/kg PO SID until 7/10 - no need to extend at this time

ok to leave ISO

5-Jul-2019

Progress Exam

Hx: 6/11 os intake: APH

6/18: Diagnosed with CIRDC, started baytril

S: BAR, mild sneezing, no coughing, no vd.

Eyes: Unremarkable OU

Ears: Unremarkable AU.

Nasal Cavity: Mild serous nasal discharge

Lungs: Eupneic

U/G: Normal external genitalia. No discharge.

Musculoskeletal: Ambulatory x 4 with no appreciable lameness.

BCS = 5/9

Neuro: Appropriate mentation.

Rectal: Not performed. Externally normal.

A: CIRDC

continue baytril 10 mg/kg PO SID until 7/8

doxy 10mg/kg PO SID until 7/10

Recheck CIRDC day 21

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The Prince and Princess of Wales greeted Crown Princess Victoria and Prince Daniel of Sweden at Windsor Castle | November 30 2023

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New Country #1176 (735) van 8 mei 2023 (wk 19) tussen 19.00 -21.00 op Smelne fm

Album van de week: Marty Stuart - Altitude - snake farm records

Artiest Title

1. Dan Seals - Bop maandartiest

2. Jason Aldean – You Make It Easy #1 5 years ago

3. Kip Moore -. Another Night In Knoxville

4. Billy Strings with Willie Nelson – “California Sober”

5. Aaron Watson - Never Grow Up (feat. Jolee Kate Watson)

6. Bo Hazard - -Aprils Fool

7. Patty Loveless – Nothing But The Wheel Trucksong of the week -

8. Marty Stuart – Altitude *album vd week*

9. Marty Stuart – Country Star *album vd week

10. George Jones – He Stopped Loving Het Today 1980

11. Dierks Bentley – Gold #1

12. Wylie And The Wild West -Cowboy Soliloquy * juweeltje

13. Bluegrass Bandits (NL) - Banks of Ohio. Za

14. Close To Home (NL) - Scattered To The Wind .do

15. Alan Jackson – Country Boy

16. William Beckmann - It's Still January favoriet

17. Dan seals -You Still Move Me

18. Reba - Oh Happy Day *sofi

19. Gordon Lightfoot – Sundown

20. Luke Elliot – William Tell

21. Diamond Rio – Meet In The Middle 3 in 1

22. David Lee Murphy – Dust In The Bottle .3 in 1

23. Luke Combs – Fast Car

24. Faith Hill - Let’s Go To Vegas

25. Marty Stuart -Sitting Alone album vd week*

26. Rodney Crowell - Loving You Is the Only Way to Fly

27. Morgan Wallen – tennessee Numbers *1album

28. Willie nelson - Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond Of Each Other

29. Toby Keith – I Love This Bar

30. Kenny Chesney - There Goes My Life

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U.S. has warned Azerbaijan over war games

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U.S. has warned Azerbaijan over war games

In response to a Congressional Armenian Caucus inquiry regarding Azerbaijan’s May 18-22 war games, the State Department, this week, revealed that it has warned Azerbaijan regarding its lack of transparency regarding large-scale military exercises, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

“We welcome the news that the State Department has warned Azerbaijan over its large-scale military exercises and encourage increased U.S. vigilance against Baku’s reckless arms build-up, military escalation, and cross-border attacks against both Artsakh and Armenia,” said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian.

“However, in light of President Aliyev’s own stated intentions, the fungible nature of security assistance, and the resources that U.S. aid frees up in Baku’s military budget, we do take strong issues with the patently false assertion that the $120 million U.S. aid package to Azerbaijan does not violate Section 907 by contributing to its offensive capabilities. The U.S. military aid package to Azerbaijan represents a clear cut violation of Section 907.”

The June 23rd Department of State letter, signed by Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Mary Elizabeth Taylor, states that “The United States has conveyed its concerns to Azerbaijan previously about the lack of transparency regarding large-scale exercises and will continue to highlight with Azerbaijan, bilaterally and at OSCE meetings, the importance of complete and timely notification of military activities in accordance with VD11 commitments, particularly annual notification of at least one exercise or activity in the absence of any that exceed Chapter V thresholds.”

However, the letter notes that “after reviewing the available information, to date the United States has not determined that the Azerbaijani military exercises that concluded on May 22 at any point exceeded VD 11 notification thresholds.”

Further still, the letter discounts concerns about the possible use U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan against Armenia, stating, “The United States reviews such assistance thoroughly to ensure it will not undermine or hamper ongoing efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and will not be used for offensive purposes against Armenia.”

Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) disputed that assertion in a May 20th letter, addressed to both the State Department and Pentagon, that raised alarms about Baku’s reckless escalation during the global COVID-19 pandemic. “The aid appears to have allowed Azerbaijan to shift resources toward offensive capabilities and further threaten Armenian lives and regional stability as the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues warned in letters sent to you in September and November of 2019. We cannot allow Azerbaijan to use the global coronavirus pandemic as cover for these dangerous military operations,” stated the Congressional Armenian Caucus letter, which, in addition to Rep. Pallone, was cosigned by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Jackie Speier (D-CA), Vice-Chairs Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA), Katherine Clark (D-MA), Jim Costa (D-CA), T.J. Cox (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), James Langevin (D-RI), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Grace Napolitano (D-CA), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Albio Sires (D-NJ), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), and Juan Vargas (D-CA). A separate letter on this same subject was sent to the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs.

Azerbaijan’s Armed Forces held large-scale “offensive” tactical military exercises from May 18th to 22nd, featuring, according of official announcements, “massive artillery, air, and high-precision weapons.” The Armenian Defense Ministry condemned the exercises noting that they “exacerbate the security environment in the region, under the conditions of a global imperative for joint actions against the COVID-19 pandemic and despite the call for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to establish a global ceasefire.”

In May of this year, the ANCA issued an online call to action urging Americans to contact Congress to raise concerns that Baku risks starting a regional war amid a global pandemic with these actions and ongoing sniper attacks along the Artsakh and Armenia lines of contact.

The full text of the letter is provided below.

State Department Response to Congressional Armenian Caucus Letter Regarding Azerbaijani Military Exercises

June 23, 2020

The Honorable Frank Pallone, Jr. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515

Dear Mr. Pallone:

Thank you for your May 20 letter regarding military exercises conducted by the Republic of Azerbaijan from May 18-22, 2020. As a co-chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, the United States remains strongly committed to helping the opposing sides achieve a lasting, peaceful settlement to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, based on the Helsinki Final Act principles of refraining from the threat or use of force, the territorial integrity of states and the equal rights and self-determination of peoples.

Maintaining stability along the Line of Contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces, as well as the Armenia-Azerbaijan international border, remains a key focus of the Minsk Group Co-Chairs’ discussions with the sides. In their recent public statements and ongoing consultations, including video conferences with the Armenian and Azerbaijani Foreign Ministers April 20-21, 2020, and May 18-19, 2020, the United States and other Minsk Group Co-Chairs stressed the importance of observing the ceasefire strictly and refraining from provocative actions in the current environment. They also called on the sides to take concrete measures to reduce tensions further. U.S. officials in Washington and in the South Caucasus region also have emphasized these points directly with Armenian and Azerbaijani interlocutors.

The United States is a strong proponent of adherence to arms control agreements and arrangements, including the commitments set out in the 2011 Vienna Document on Confidence- Building and Security-Building Measures (VD11). The value of arms control agreements and arrangements is diminished if participating States do not implement their obligations and commitments fully. After reviewing the available information, to date the United States has not determined that the Azerbaijani military exercises that concluded on May 22 at any point exceeded VD 11 notification thresholds. The State Department, in coordination with the Department of Defense, will continue to address any concerns regarding the actions of partners and co-participants in such agreements and arrangements through diplomatic engagement and will detail its findings in the Report on Adherence to and Compliance with Arms Control, Nonproliferation, and Disarmament Agreements and Commitments, submitted to Congress annually pursuant to 22 U.S.C. 2593a. The United States has conveyed its concerns to Azerbaijan previously about the lack of transparency regarding large-scale exercises and will continue to highlight with Azerbaijan, bilaterally and at OSCE meetings, the importance of complete and timely notification of military activities in accordance with VD11 commitments, particularly annual notification of at least one exercise or activity in the absence of any that exceed Chapter V thresholds.

The United States attaches great importance to strengthening its partnerships with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. These partnerships have advanced U.S. national security priorities, including the Resolute Support Mission, where Armenian and Azerbaijani forces serve alongside NATO forces in Afghanistan and for which Azerbaijan provides critical overflight access. The DoD maritime and border security cooperation programs with Azerbaijan, funded through a U.S. Building Partner Capacity program, are in the national interests of the United States, Azerbaijan, and other partners in the region as these borders are areas of significant concern for potential movement of terrorists, weapons of mass destruction, illicit narcotics, and other unlawful trafficking. Moreover, these programs increase Azerbaijan’s capability to counter threats to its critical energy infrastructure, which provides a critical alternative to Russian and Iranian energy resources for Western markets. The United States reviews such assistance thoroughly to ensure it will not undermine or hamper ongoing efforts to negotiate a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and will not be used for offensive purposes against Armenia. These program activities do not occur at or near the international border between Armenia and Azerbaijan or the Line of Contact. The nature of the training and equipment provided (e.g., radars, patrol boats, diving gear, x-ray scanners, underwater surveillance, and visit, board, search, and seizure capabilities), is such that it does not contribute to the offensive capabilities of Azerbaijan and cannot be misused to threaten Armenia or regional stability.

The people of the region deserve to live in peace and security. The U.S. commitment to helping the sides achieve a lasting, peaceful settlement to this long-standing conflict is resolute, and we will remain actively engaged through the Minsk Group process.

We hope this information is helpful to you. Please let us know if we may be of further assistance.

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watchilove · 4 years

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Four years after unveiling the X-TREM-1 timepiece, the watchmaker from Le Locle reveals two new versions in blue damascened steel, issued in 8-piece limited edition – the Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Blue Damascus. X-TREM-1, the first of a generation of exceptional timepieces, represents a major technical and aesthetic accomplishment: a flying tourbillon inclined at a 30° angle, mounted on a three-dimensional curvex titanium mainplate, equipped with a retrograde hours and minutes display system that is radically different from existing watchmaking conventions. Two tiny hollowed steel spheres, isolated within sapphire tubes on the left and right sides of the caseband, magically move with no mechanical connection thanks to magnetic fields.

Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Blue Damascus MTR.FLY11.180-188

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The Extreme Complications Watches line certainly deserves its name. It expresses Christophe Claret’s determination to continue pushing the boundaries of mechanical watchmaking, integrating certain fields of research never previously applied in this domain. X-TREM-1 is a fine example of this approach that involves using a system driven by magnetic fields display the hours and minutes.

The challenge was bold and some might say a little crazy: How could someone possibly think about introducing a magnetic field – the arch enemy of horological mechanisms – into the heart of a watch? The Christophe Claret team has done just that by creating a system where two small steel spheres – hollowed to make them lighter and encased within two sapphire tubes placed to the right and left of the caseband – are controlled by precision magnetic fields generated by two miniature magnets moved by cables. The cables are incredibly flexible, made from hundreds of Dyneema nanofibers all contained within an ultra-high-strength polyethylene gel, capable of withstanding tensile forces of up to a kilo. The entire thread is thinner than a human hair (4 hundredths of a mm in diameter). The resistance of the thread has been tested in the Manufacture Claret on an accelerated-wear simulator corresponding to 60 years of operation.

The spheres have no mechanical connection with the movement, with each one floating inside the two tubes and creating outstanding horological magic. The mastery of magnetism, which allowed this feat was developed in partnership with the School of Business and Engineering Vaud (HEIG-VD) in Yverdon-les-Bains, and a team headed by Professor Besson.

The entire construction and finishing of this timepiece meets the extreme demands systematically imposed by Christophe Claret. Ultra-light titanium was used for the three-dimensional curvex mainplate and the bridges. The flying tourbillon is fitted with double ceramic bearings to enhance its shock-resistance. It is inclined at a 30-degree angle in order to make it even more clearly visible to the wearer. The hand-wound watch draws its energy from two barrels enabling the use of a sophisticated display without disturbing the rate of the tourbillon, and thus the accuracy of the watch. The first barrel is reserved for the tourbillon, the second for the hours and minutes.

The pleasing aesthetic alliance between Blue PVD titanium and blue PVD damascened steel

Driven as ever by a determination to present avant-garde timepieces, PVD-treated grade 5 titanium and damascened steel were the metals chosen to make the case of this new version of the X-TREM-1.

A keen student of history, Christophe Claret felt it would be an interesting exercise to craft the case of the X-TREM-1 – the most innovative and contemporary model in his collection – from damascened steel produced using ancestral methods. This material was first made in the Caucasus around 2500 BC, soon after the discovery of iron, and subsequently spread throughout Europe as well as to Asia. Entirely forgotten during the Middle Ages, it was rediscovered by the Crusaders. Weapons equipped with extremely sharp damascened blades were long considered the finest in the world. After a further period of neglect, this type of steel reappeared under Napoleon and was used to make gun barrels around the mid-19th century. It has been consistently used in Asia, and Japanese samurai warriors made their katana swords from this material combining the suppleness of the blade with an extremely hard cutting edge. Its resistance in combat gave them a significant tactical advantage over their enemies.

Damascened steel is traditionally produced by layer-assembling two types of steel. Several successive forging and folding steps result in a piece of metal that may comprise several hundreds of layers. This extremely technical high-end alloy boasts excellent properties: a homogenous structure, pure material, as well as extreme resistance to corrosion and shocks. For this new X-TREM-1 model, the grades of steel used are 316L and 304L. The difficulty lay in introducing gold or lacquer into damascened steel for the time indication, and the second challenge involved actually machining the case from the extremely resistant damascened steel, and especially to develop specific tools, capable of machining the damask composed of two different stainless steels.

The many details that make a difference and contribute to giving this model its strength, the stainless steel sphere that have an ultra hard orange treatment, contrasting the display of time by its bright color.

This X-Trem-1 edition is produced in an 8-piece limited edition.

Christophe Claret considers the creation of each object as a collective challenge that takes shape by dint of passion and perseverance, along with a significant measure of emotions and dreams. He is never happy just to redo something that has already been done. The brand is resolutely dedicated to technological innovation and never hesitates to venture off the beaten track in its quest to offer unprecedented ways of reading the time.

An interesting historical side note

In The Talisman, a romanticized account of the Crusades in Palestine, Sir Walter Scott tells the story of an encounter between Richard the Lionheart and Sultan Saladin. The two adversaries boasted of the respective qualities of their swords. To show the resistance of his heavy sword that he wielded with two hands, Richard sliced through a steel bar. In response, Saladin drew his Damascus steel scimitar across a silk cushion and “the cushion fell apart without even half sinking under the touch of the Sultan’s blade. It seemed almost to separate itself.” The stunned Europeans were thinking it might be a trick, when Saladin gave a further demonstration by splicing in two a supple silk veil that he held in the air. Walter Scott describes the Saracen’s weapon as ideally sharp and maneuverable, “a curved and narrow blade, which glittered not like the swords of the Franks, but was, on the contrary, of a dull blue color, marked with ten millions of meandering lines. “

Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Blue Damascus Technical Specifications

Référence: MTR.FLY11.180-188, 8- piece limited series

Movement

Calibre: FLY11 – mechanical, hand-wound movement

Dimensions: 26.6 x 46.4 x 11.94 mm

Number of components: 419

Number of jewels: 64

Power reserve: 50+ hours

Barrels: Dual barrels: one for the movement gear train, one for the time indications

Escapement:

Swiss lever

Frequency: 3 Hz (21,600 vph)

Tourbillon rotates once every 60 seconds

Flying tourbillon inclined at 30° supported by a double ceramic bearing, with cone-shaped pinion transmission

Functions

Mystery hours and minutes displayed with indications provided by hollowed steel spheres moving 23 mm inside two cylindrical sapphire tubes. The metal spheres are driven by magnetic carriages following a thread.

Seconds displayed on the tourbillon cage

Movement state-of-wind indication

Fast time adjustment is via an integrated pusher on the caseband at 12 o’clock

Quick time correction per pusher at 12 o’clock (Tboard Key)

Distinctive features

Use of precisely-shaped magnetic fields in a mechanical movement

No mechanical connection between time indications and the movement

Winding and time-setting via lift-out rotating “bows” on caseback

Skeletonized barrel

Case

Rectangular with curvex profile

Dimensions: 40.80 x 56.82 x 15 mm

Water resistance: 2 ATM / 20 m / 67 ft

Material

Titanium PVD Blue and damascened steel blue

Spheres Orange-colored stainless steel

Strap

Blue alligator

Price in Swiss Francs (ex VAT) : 268’000.-

Christophe Claret X-TREM-1 Blue Damascus MTR.FLY11.180-188

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Being Alone, Apparently, and Cats: ROBYN ld aso? r ctis Id 63431, 9 yrs, 61 lbs., Brooklyn ACC On the surface Robyn may seem like a Plain-Jane, ut underneath she's just brimming with beauty! A volunteer TO BE KILLED 6/4/19 She’s a sweet, super wiggly, senior lady with a nub of a tail, and a heart as big as the world. Don’t wait – save her life now! ROBYN is lovely. <3 A volunteer writes: “On the surface Robyn may seem like a Plain-Jane, but underneath she's just brimming with beauty! She greeted me with a full-body wiggle and the sweetest little face. And watching her little nub of a tail flipping back and forth as I scratched her back was just the cutest thing! She leaned into me as I petted her, and showed her appreciation with lots of kisses. At just the sight of a treat she immediately sat down (without me even asking!) and took them very gently. And when she saw it was the end of treat-time, she took it up a notch and offered me her paw! 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BEHAVIOR NOTES Means of surrender (length of time in previous home): Owner surrender Previously lived with: 2 Adults Behavior toward strangers: Initially shy, but warms up Behavior toward children: Fearful (w/passing children during walks) Behavior toward dogs: Fearful, barks (w/dogs encountered on walks) Behavior toward cats: Unknown Resource guarding: None reported Bite history: None reported Housetrained: Yes Energy level/descriptors: Robyn is described as friendly, affectionate, fearful and anxious with a high level of energy. SHELTER ASSESSMENT SUMMARIES - Behavior Assessment Date: 5/22/2019 Summary: Leash Walking Strength and pulling: Mild pulling Reactivity to humans: None Reactivity to dogs: None Leash walking comments: Sociability Loose in room (15-20 seconds): Soft and loose, panting, tail wagging, stays near handlers, readily accepts treats with soft mouth, solicits attention, accepts contact, some lip licking, jumps up soliciting attention, barked once at dogs passing outside the room Call over: Approaches readily, soft and loose Sociability comments: Handling Soft handling: Soft, loose and wiggly, some lip licking, sits down and then lays down to expose her belly, soft head flips, leans into and accepts all contact Exuberant handling: Soft, loose and wiggly, sits down, leans into and accepts all contact Handling comments: Arousal Jog: Follows handler, soft and loose; Somewhat engages in play Arousal comments: Jumps up and mouths leash after third pass, but settles immediately on her own Knock Knock Comments: No response to knock; Pulls toward door seeking exit as assistant enters Toy Toy comments: Grips and relinquishes; Understands the cue for "drop it" PLAYGROUP NOTES - DOG TO DOG SUMMARIES: According to Robyn's previous owner, she has not lived with dogs, however, when passing them on the street she is described as fearful and will bark when a dog passes by. 5/21: When off leash at the Care Center, Robyn is introduced to a novel male. 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INTAKE BEHAVIOR: Date of intake: 20-May-2019 Summary: Initially tense, readily accepted treats then displayed loose and wiggly body, accepted contact MEDICAL BEHAVIOR: Date of initial: 20-May-2019 Summary: Readily approaches handlers; Growled and hard barked toward dogs nearby; Muzzled as a precaution ENERGY LEVEL: Robyn has been observed to exhibit a medium-high level of energy during her interactions in the care center. We cannot be certain of her behavior in a home environment, but we recommend that she be provided daily mental and physical stimulation as an outlet for her energy. BEHAVIOR DETERMINATION: Level 3 Behavior Asilomar TM - Treatable-Manageable Recommendations: No children (under 13) Single-pet home Recommend no dog parks Recommendations comments: No children (under 13): Due to Robyn's previous owner reporting her to exhibit fearful behavior with the potential for defensive aggression, we feel it would be best for her to be placed in a stable, adult-only home environment. It is advised that the new adopters should be able to exercise appropriate and safe management when handling Robyn, allowing her to acclimate and decompress at her own pace. Force-free, reward-based training only is advised when introducing or exposing Robyn to new and unfamiliar situations, as well as utilizing guidance from a qualified, professional trainer/behaviorist. 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lazytigerpersona-64e7b878-blog · 7 years

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Can Jeep Save Fiat Chrysler Automobiles?

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Can Jeep Save Fiat Chrysler Automobiles?

Can the iconic Jeep SUV brand store bothered Italian-American automaker Fiat Chrysler cars (NYSE:FCAU)?

it is an amazing query. CEO Sergio Marchionne is operating on a daring plan to remake the enterprise, building out the vintage Alfa Romeo and Maserati manufacturers as international luxurious contenders whilst he shuffles production to make extra worthwhile SUVs (and less low-margin sedans) right here in North the usa. meanwhile, Jeep income are booming round the sector — and the brand’s income are probable wearing the relaxation of the organisation proper now.

If he pulls it off, we might properly look again and say that Jeep did “shop” Fiat Chrysler. however, that’s a very huge “if.” We asked 3 vehicle-minded Fools to take a look at what’s taking place with Jeep and provide their takes.

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Jeep is saving FCA, but it is not sufficient. For FCA to be a legitimate investment option, the automaker needs to retain expanding Jeep globally because it has, however enlarge Alfa Romeo and Maserati simply as soundly — which it genuinely has not.

John Rosevear As I see it, FCA CEO Sergio Marchionne is in a race: Can he raise manufacturing of SUVs and stop unprofitable sedan merchandise earlier than the following (inevitable) international economic downturn?

It became clear from FCA’s fourth-quarter income report that SUV and truck income are what’s sporting the employer proper now, and that FCA should sell even extra Jeeps if best its maxed-out factories may want to make extra. It turned into clear to Marchionne, too: all through the income call, he discovered a plan to shuffle FCA’s product plan with the intention to boost manufacturing of SUVs — in essence, to head “all-in” on Jeep, and to a lesser quantity Ram pickups and a few different high-income products.

The plan involves killing off the slumping Chrysler two hundred and avoid Dart sedans, and using their U.S. manufacturing strains to make more SUVs. it’ll possibly take a couple of years for FCA to make this appear, but if it could manage to get the ones reworked meeting strains rolling earlier than the next downturn, it should have the ability to significantly boost its earnings in North the, paying down debt and boosting its cash reserves. The plan does leave FCA in something of a bind: With fuel-economy rules tightening all over the world, it’s going to need a few gas-efficient mainstream car fashions in its lineup (and I do not mean to keep away from Charger and Challenger. they’re thought to be solidly worthwhile products for FCA, and I don’t think they’re going everywhere — however they’re not the products which can be going to help improve FCA’s corporate common fuel economy significantly).

Marchionne says that he’s searching out a companion to make sedans for FCA, probably rebadged versions of some other automaker’s merchandise. (Ford CEO Mark Fields hinted in January that the Blue Oval is probably open to such a deal.) Paying another automaker to make its sedans won’t precisely boost FCA’s income margins. however, despite the fact that FCA most effective breaks even on those rebadged cars, the introduced manufacturing of Jeeps and different higher-earnings motors could nicely convey the organisation for pretty a while. that could buy Marchionne some time to get Alfa Romeo’s act collectively, amongst other things.

but Marchionne and his group want to get there before sales begin to slump. If they can, then Jeep might well “keep” the enterprise. we will discover.

wealthy Smith As I scroll thru the history books on beyond JD power vehicle Dependability research, I see Jeep rating fourth from ultimate in 2014, falling to 1/3 from remaining in 2015, and now shooting up the ratings in 2016… all the manner to 5th from ultimate.

So coloration me unimpressed with Jeep’s overall performance to date.

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fact also is, the 2015 IQS had 3 of Fiat Chrysler’s important automobile brands — Jeep, Chrysler, and Fiat, respectively — occupying the fifth-from-remaining, 0.33-from-closing, and… dead final positions on JD electricity’s document. And given that the 2016 dependability study at least has Chrysler and Fiat ranked a bit better than those rungs, I’d say the likelihood is that Fiat Chrysler’s motor pool is looking worse this year — now not better.

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