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Finding x in angles9/12/2023 "I hope that starts translating to the rest of the body and to the leadership of this body because we can do it," said Hernandez. She also recognized that as Padilla takes her position, the council is now at "an even higher level of women'' and an "even bigger historic number.'' "Just know that the things that I'm excited to be doing is be a coalition builder.''Ĭouncilwoman Eunisses Hernandez said she was "grateful'' for Padilla being "in this space with us.'' My family works and I will be here to do what we do best in this capacity,'' Padilla said. "As you will all see, we are a family of hustlers. Padilla also took a moment to thank her mother for being her "ride or die'' in everything she does. She took the oath of office Tuesday, joined by her family, saying the Sixth District is "ready to have a voting member'' and "to have someone advocate on their behalf.'' Padilla is the 7th woman to serve on the current city council. Martinez resigned in October after she was caught making racist comments in a meeting that was secretly recorded and posted online. Find the Value of x, and the Missing Angle Measures Kathryn Hernandez 6.42K subscribers Subscribe 577 48K views 2 years ago Angles This video covers 2 examples of how to find the missing. She will fill out the remainder of former Council President Nury Martinez's term, which ends in December 2024. On Tuesday, the council formally welcomed 35-year-old Imelda Padilla as a voting member and certified her victory in the Sixth District special election. LOS ANGELES (KABC) - The Los Angeles City Council officially has a full set of members again. Which is negative 54, plus 194, this also equals 140 degrees.She will fill out the remainder of former Council President Nury Martinez's term, which ends in December 2024. Take 7 times negative 6 plus 182, so 7 times negativeĦ is negative 42, plus 182 is going to be That information to find out the measure ofĮither one of these angles, which is the sameĪs the other one. Larger from the smaller, so it's equal to negative 12. We've got to do it toīoth sides, of course, in order to maintainĪll of our constant terms on the right-hand side. On the left-hand side, we could subtract 7x from here. So we know, because theseĪre vertical angles, that 9x plus 194 degrees mustīe equal to 7x plus 182 degrees. And vertical angles areĮqual to each other. About 1.6 miles (2.6 kilometers) of canals between 20 and 110 feet wide will be covered with solar panels between five and 15 feet off the ground. When we have these intersecting lines right over here. Hence, the measure of the missing central angle is 160 degrees. Might jump out at you is that these two thingsĪre vertical angles. Note: sin-1(x) is read the angle whose sine is x. Of these angles? And I encourage you to pause One of the beauties of these trigonometric functions is that you can find the measure of an acute. Of this angle right over here is 9x plus 194 degrees. Given in degrees, so it's 7x plus 182 degrees. The measure of this angle right over here is Hopefully you found this useful (also sorry if it was too long) So your answer could be yes, meaning that they could be both, but your answer also could be no, because there are many different ways, such as my example, which adds up to 134°, meaning that it is not supplementary or complementary. ( This is the same for the supplementary angles ) So yes, the vertical angles could either be supplementary, complementary, or something else ( such as 67° and 67° are vertical angles, yet they are not supplementary or complementary because they don't add up to either 90° or 180°. This meaning that 31° and 59° degrees would not work. Since vertical angles have the same measure on their mirrored side, there is no other way to make 90° aside from 45° and 45°. The same thing goes for the complementary angles, because there is only one way to represent them. If one of the vertical angles is 90° then the other one has to be 90° This would make it supplementary, because if both of the angles are 90 degrees they add up to 180°. Vertical angles are basically another word for opposite angles.
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Sandshrew pokeball reversible plush9/12/2023 Pokemon 2000 Chapter Book w/ pictures (New, forgot to take pics): $2.00īook with Lapras Chapter Book (New): $2.00īook with Quagsire Chapter Book (New): $2.00 Reversible Plush-to-Pokeball Psyduck: $1.50Ĭyndaquil Friends Plush (Loved but still in good condition ): Best Offer Reversible Plush-to-Pokeball Poliwhirl (x2): $2 Reversible Plush-to-Pokeball Jigglypuff: $2 Psyduck Hasbro Plush (Has been used but in good condition): $4.00 If there are any problems with your package (Only these: Lost pacakge (allow 2 weeks for domestic and 4 weeks for international), broken items due to shipments, or missing items) so i can address these issues.When you do receive your items please let me know ^^ and if you want please leave feedback here.Ask about the conditions of the items if they are not stated, I will not be held responsible if you do not ask about the conditions and you are unsatisfied because you did not ask me about the item before you buy it.Ask if you can't see a picture clearly ^^.I usually ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays but their are not guarantees because my ride depends on my family's schedule.Total price includes item cost, shipping and handling, packaging, and paypal fee.Please be specific in your orders, include your zipcode or country (so i do ship internationally) so i can calculate shipping costs.I will only sell to those on pokemoncollectors or digimoncollect and certain people on Deviantart.I can reject to sell to anyone even if its a dumb reason or not reason at all (probably won't do this but just in case).
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General grabber red letter jeep9/12/2023 These things love baby powder sand - even without being aired down they left imprints of clear unbuckled / unshifted pattern - aired down, even better 10 of 10 I wouldn't change a thing In deep mud, they clean out great and seem to have more than adequate sidebite as well as forward and rearward traction and bite really well in everything from the thick soupy deep stuff to sandy peatmarsh mud and wet normal dirt/grass - on hard wet red clay(uwharrie type) they showed no signs of gumming up and showed very little sign of slippage on steep inclines/declines or offcamber areas - they werent far behind the performance of a dedicated mudder Only reason I mention it is because it is the first set of tires I've had that did show any significant change in transmission temps under my typical beach driving conditions - I'm sure it's the additional weight of the tire versus the MT's and other tires I've used.ĭrove about 80 miles in torrential rain and flooded roads and I'd give the tires an 10 of 10 for substantially wet roads and an 8 of 10 on wet roads without potential for large puddles (just topically wet) - experienced no instability, no drifting, no pulling, no hydroplaning even when hitting large patches and runs of water several inches deep - the standard wet road traction actually surprised me considering the tires arent sipped Transmission temps after about 3 constant miles in powder sand in 4-Lo at 15mph in 2nd gear did go above what i prefer but dropping to 1st gear and slowing down to around 7-9 for a few minutes cools it right back off without the trans going out of the acceptable range or even getting close to having a heat problem. Other than the effect of the additional weight at take off and stopping I have very little negative to stay about the tires. I not going to drive on my spare for that long so ended up selling the tires back to general and getting a different tire.I have around 9k on my red letter General Grabbers in 31x10.5R15 on steel wheels - my first reaction to the setup aside from the asthetics which I love is I almost herniated my back lifting them out of the back of my jeep. They have "0" zilch nada tires and are unsure when production will start up again, could be 6 months, could be a year. Well apparently there are "0" zilch, nada tires in the complete store inventory. No problem I thought as I had perchased the replacement warranty through discount tire. On Sunday I went on a little jaunt through the desert and apparently introduced a sharp stick through the sidewall of my left rear tire. Well it seems as though General Tire seriously over advertised their tire or seriously under produced it. They balanced well (little weight) and rode as expected on the street (little noisy but not obnoxious.) in 12000 miles it had wore down 3/32 worth of tread (started out at 18/32, ended at 15/32). They were great for their intended purpose, hauling ass through the desert. 285/75/16įor all intensive purposes I liked them a lot. I've been running the general red letters for a little over a year on my 2002 4runner.
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Hollywood starlet nudity9/12/2023 Peter Katz, one of the film's producers, backed up Sutherland, saying, "While there was a sex scene captured on film, it was not a scene that would lead to the creation of a human being.Enjoy our tribute to the hottest celebrity legends of all time: unforgetable stars of the silver screen from the 1950s and 1960s when sexuality and nudity came hammering at the censor's doors, drive-in theatre icons from the skintastic rise of the risque B movie through the 70s and 80s, and we're not about to forget a little nostalgic stroll through the closets of some of the biggest names in classic TV shows so many of us grew up with. 46 Celebrities Who Have Posted Nude Photos (On Purpose) by Louisa Ballhaus, Delilah Gray, Giovana Gelhoren Jat 11:50am AM EDT Olivia Wilde, Ricky Martin & Hilary Duff Design. Sutherland vehemently denied Bart's claim, saying that the sex was simulated and that Bart never saw it because only four people were in the room while filming: the two actors, the director, and the cinematographer. He wrote, "It was clear to me they were no longer simply acting. In England, the film got an X rating.įor years after the film's release, rumors swirled about the scene, with some saying that Christie's then-boyfriend Warren Beatty lobbied to get the sex scene cut out of the film, and others saying that there was unedited footage of the scene floating around Hollywood that clearly showed they were having intercourse.įinally, in 2011, former movie executive and Variety editor-in-chief Peter Bart released a memoir entitled Infamous Players, in which he says that he was on the set and saw the much-ballyhooed scene being filmed. The graphic sex scene in the supernatural thriller - featuring what appeared to be oral sex performed by Sutherland - was buzzed about even before the film's release, and director Nicolas Roeg had to edit it in a fragmented manner to enable the film to receive an R rating in the US. The film became a hit across America in underground theaters, although it was declared illegal in places like Hicksville, New York, and Switzerland. "We wanted to do cultural terrorism in a funny way," he said. Understanding what Waters was going for from the vantage of 2020 may be hard, but he told the Washington Post on the film's 25th anniversary that the film was thumbing its nose at middle-class and suburban values. If you're familiar with this movie, you probably know it ends with Divine picking up real dog poop off the ground and eating it.Įqually unsettling is the scene where Divine, excited by defiling her rivals' home, performs oral sex on the actor portraying her son, Crackers. The most famous of these films is Pink Flamingos, which stars Waters' longtime collaborator, drag queen Divine, as - oh boy, how to synopsize this movie - a woman named the "filthiest person alive" and her rivals who try to steal the title from her. John Waters, in a bit of comic irony I imagine he finds highly amusing, is best known these days for his contribution to the wonderfully wholesome musical Hairspray! But for the majority of his career - and especially early in it - he was known for making some of the raunchiest, most offensive cult films ever. The debut screening of the film at the Cannes Film Festival ended in massive boos, with famed film critic Roger Ebert calling it the worst film ever shown at the festival. Unfortunately, the risk didn't quite pay off. I believe in Vincent as an artist, and I stand by the film,” she told Variety in 2016, adding, “It was a subversive act. Get Angelina Joli Hollywood Actress Celeb Nude Sex Hard Porn, Watch Only Best Free Angelina Joli Hollywood Actress Celeb Nude Sex Videos and XXX Movies in. EXCLUSIVE: Voyeurism, naked women in bathtubs, orgies, ramped up violence Nothing was off limits during Hollywood's 1930s pre-censorship era when sex and sin ruled the big screen Between. That Sevigny agreed to be in a sure-to-be-notorious scene was surprising, considering that she was a well-known, Academy Award–nominated actor, but she stood by her decision over a decade later. On film." He went on to say that, to his eyes, the scene was needed to demonstrate the connection between male sexuality and self-loathing. Watch now hollywood actress sex scene 2023 scenes with sexy busty beauty stars Sexy hollywood actress sex scene 2023 videos and naked celebrities moments. Gallo, who also wrote and directed the movie, told Film Freak Central that he pitched the project to Sevigny (with whom he'd had a previous relationship of sorts) by saying, "Remember that night in Paris when I did that thing to you but you didn't do it to me because you weren't so into it? Well, you might have to do that. The experimental movie is about a motorcycle racer (Gallo) who is haunted by tragic memories of a former girlfriend (Sevigny), but it's most known for that scene and its reception at the Cannes Film festival (more on that later).
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Iphone 11 vs apple iphone 12 pro max9/12/2023 In addition, Co-Owners will have full visibility into all account activity and each Co-Owner is responsible for the other Co-Owner’s instructions or requests. If you are a Co-Owner, that means joint responsibility for all aspects of the account, including all transactions and payment obligations. The account payment history will be reported for Participants who opt in, which could help or hurt a credit score. the account goes past due) or is over utilized can have negative effects on your credit. Being a Participant who is reported to the credit bureaus on an account that has a negative payment history (e.g. If you are a Participant, you are able to spend on the account, but are not responsible for payments. Liquid damage not covered under warranty. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Splash, water, and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. IPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone X S, iPhone X S Max, iPhone X R, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus are splash, water, and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14, and iPhone 14 Plus have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 4 meters up to 30 minutes) iPhone X S, iPhone X S Max, and iPhone 11 have a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 2 meters up to 30 minutes) and iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone X R, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and iPhone SE (3rd generation) have a rating of IP67 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 1 meter up to 30 minutes). More details are available from Apple’s trade‑in partner for trade‑in and recycling of eligible devices. Apple or its trade‑in partners reserve the right to refuse or limit quantity of any trade‑in transaction for any reason. Some stores may have additional requirements. Offer may not be available in all stores, and may vary between in‑store and online trade‑in. In‑store trade‑in requires presentation of a valid photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Sales tax may be assessed on full value of a new device purchase. Actual value awarded is based on receipt of a qualifying device matching the description provided when estimate was made. Trade‑in value may be applied toward qualifying new device purchase, or added to an Apple Gift Card. You must be at least 18 years old to be eligible to trade in for credit or for an Apple Gift Card. Trade‑in values will vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your eligible trade‑in device.
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Break room rules9/12/2023 Hours of WorkĮmployees working 5 hours or less do not receive a meal break.Įmployees working 6 hours or less may waive their meal break by mutual consent of both employer and employee.Įmployees working more than 10 hours, but less than 12 hours, in one shift can waive their second meal break provided they did not waive their first meal break. Employees working through a meal break are not entitled to leave work early. If the employee’s shift is greater than ten hours, but will not exceed 12 hours, they can waive their right to a second meal break as long as they take the first meal break.Īn employee cannot waive both breaks in one workday. Waivers for meal breaks do not need to be in writing, but both parties must consent to the waiver. Waiving Your Right to a Meal BreakĪn employee working six hours or less in one shift may waive their right to a meal break. The number of breaks an employee is entitled to receive depends on the hours worked, not the hours the employee was scheduled.įor example, if an employee is scheduled for a ten-hour shift, but only works a three-hour shift, the employer does not have to provide a meal break. The employer must provide a second break no later than the end of the tenth work hour. their meal break would look like the following: Time WorkedĪn employee working more than ten hours in one shift is entitled to a second 30-minute meal break. For example, if an employee’s shift begins at 8 a.m. The employer must provide the meal break no later than the end of the fifth work hour. Number and Timing of Meal BreaksĪ nonexempt employee working more than five hours in one shift is entitled to one meal period lasting at least 30 minutes. create a culture that encourages skipping breaks.Įmployers must put up meal breaks, but do not have to ensure employees take those breaks.discourage or impede employees from taking meals.permit a reasonable opportunity to take an uninterrupted 30-minute meal break and.relinquish control of the employee’s activities.To provide a lawful meal break, an employer must: Employees are not required to eat during this time. Get a Consultation From a California Employment Lawyer What Are Meal Breaks Under California Law?Ī meal break is an unpaid, uninterrupted period of 30 minutes provided to employees to spend on personal business such as errands, meals, or anything they choose.
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Tor projects9/12/2023 Trademark law helps us to assure that the name is used only in connection with genuine Tor. We dont want to be trademark bullies, but we will use trademark to protect the publics ability to recognize Tor Project software. Now you can run tor as src/app/tor (0.4.3.x and later), or you can run make install (as root if necessary) to install it into /usr/local/, and then you can start it just by running tor. The Tor Project is a non-profit corporation organized to research and develop the Tor anonymity software and network. If you're building from source, first install libevent, and make sure you have openssl and zlib (including the -devel packages if applicable). Tor Browser 12.5.1 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory. The latest release of Tor can be found on the download page. Tor Browser 13.0a1 is now available from the Tor Browser download page and also from our distribution directory. Download latest release and dependencies.Name=Tor for Fedora $releasever - $basearch That means you could be missing stability and security fixes.Įnable the Torproject package repository by following the instructions.Īdd the following to /etc//tor.repo and then install the tor package. In the past they have not reliably been updated. If you are using Macports in a Terminal window, run: $ sudo port install torĭo not use the packages in Ubuntu's universe. The Tor Project endorses the following mobile apps for browsing onion. If you are using Homebrew in a Terminal window, run: # brew install tor Proton offers encrypted email, file storage, and calendar through our Tor onion. To install Macports follow the instructions on /install.php. To install Homebrew follow the instructions on brew.sh. You can use the package manager of your choice. In your existing web browser, pay a visit to the Tor Project website and click the Download for Windows button before saving the installer to the folder of your choice. The Guardian Project provides the app Orbot which can be used to route other apps on your Android device over the Tor network, however only Tor Browser for Android is needed to browse the web with Tor. There are two package manager on OS X: Homebrew and Macports. Installing Tor Browser for Android is all you need to run Tor on your Android device. Note that sudo asks for your user password, while su expects the root password of your system. To open a root terminal you have several options: sudo su, or sudo -i, or su -i. Admin access: To install Tor you need root privileges.īelow all commands that need to be run as root user like apt and dpkg are prepended with '#', while commands to be run as user with '$' resembling the standard prompt in a terminal.
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Cadintosh x9/12/2023 You can export STEP (3D), STL (3D), IGES (3D), DWG (2D), DXF (2D) files, and import STEP (3D), DWG (2D), DXF (2D). VariCAD can interchange files with other CAD systems. Such data can be used for material requisitions, creation of bills of materials (BOM), filling of title blocks, or other purposes. Each part can contain attributes, like name, type of material or supplier. You can create a bill of material (BOM) from an assembly, or easily modify the database using commands like mass attribute changes, sorting of information, etc. There are links between attributes of parts and content of title blocks. VariCAD provides tools for maintaining the data structure of the product. You can draw in millimeters or in inches. Some handy features of 2D drawing include: automatic detection of objects and snap points, numerous snap modes, auxiliary construction lines, Ortho mode, rectangular grid, drawing layers, block creation, hatching with automatic border detection, advanced dimensioning, finish symbols, welding symbols, tolerance symbols, and many more. VariCAD supports updates of a 2D drawing after changes in 3D.ĭrawing functions are optimized for easy use in engineering. In addition, you can also export specified sections. You can create 2D views of one or more selected solids by defining the views in 3D. Surface Development (Sheet Metal Unbending)ģD models are easily converted into 2D drawings to produce conventional drafting documentation. There are calculations of tension and compression springs, pre-stressed bolted connections, pins and parallel keys, grooved shafts, bearings, beams under combined stress (bending and torsion), spur and bevel gearing geometry, and belt drives. Mechanical parts calculations are also included - for standard parts used every day by mechanical designers. VariCAD can calculate 2D section area, surface area, volume, mass, center of gravity, and moment of inertia. Solid groups can be defined as well, making selection and visibility changes simple, for multiple objects. In such case, editing of one object causes update of all its identical copies. Linked copies of solids can also be defined (so called identical solids). If the link between a part and assembly is defined, any changes made to the part file are reflected in the assembly file and vice-versa. VariCAD also provides tools for assembly support. Changing parameter values, you can change shapes or locations of solids. Whenever you enter a dimension of solid, a distance in constraint or dimension in 2D profile used for solid creation, you can optionally use parameter or even a mathematical expression containing parameters. Constraints can be defined among elements of a solid, among entire solids or within a 2D profile creating a solid (for instance, by extrusion). For instance, if you constrain a groove to the end of a shaft and the shaft length is changed, the groove remains in constant distance from the end edge. If other objects are changed or transformed, constrained object changes its position automatically. More exactly, you can remove degrees of freedom of constrained objects. Once defined, constraints allow you “to stick” object at defined location. Also, you can easily edit Boolean trees - either selecting solid parts from 3D, or selecting them from a list displaying structure.Īlthough you can comfortably transform solids or their parts, you can optionally define geometrical constraints. VariCAD provides a lot of possibilities of solid transformations or their editing. Predefined operations like drilling of holes, face milling or groove milling are also available. Boolean operations have options of automatic trimming (so called selective Boolean operations). Solids can be added or subtracted, thus forming Boolean trees representing real mechanical parts. More complex tools include rotation blending between two profiles, lofting between a circle and rectangle or between different profiles, and creation of helical surfaces. Solids can be created also by profile rotation, extrusion, or lofting. VariCAD provides a library of basic 3D shapes (like a box, cylinder, cone, etc.), which are easily modified by editing their dimensions. VariCAD provides tools for 2D updates after changes of 3D models. Models created in 3D are easily converted into conventional 2D documentation. The 3D approach is usually more intuitive than 2D drafting. Designing in 3D is generally more "natural," in that it closely represents actual parts and assemblies. You can start by creating a 3D model and then use it to automatically create drawings files, or you can draw only in 2D. All commands were created with a focus on ease of use. It has been carefully tailored and tuned to reflect the thought process of a designer, so that ideas can be captured and communicated with a minimal number of steps. VariCAD's Graphical User Interface (GUI) has been designed to allow quick and intuitive 3D/2D orientation.
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Should due to due from balance gasb9/12/2023 Such assignments cannot exceed the available (spendable, unrestricted, uncommitted) fund balance in any particular fund.ĭefinition: Includes the residual classification for the Library’s general fund and includes all spendable amounts not contained in the other classifications. In governmental funds other than the general fund, assigned fund balance represents the remaining amount that is not restricted or committed.Īuthority to Assign: The YDL Board of Trustees delegates to the Library Director or his/her/their designee the authority to assign amounts to be used for specific purposes. A majority vote is required to approve a commitment and a two-thirds majority vote is required to remove a commitment.ĭefinition: Includes amounts intended to be used by the Library for specific purposes but do not meet the criteria to be classified as restricted or committed. YDL will maintain a fund balance equal to the balance of any land or other nonfinancial assets held for sale.ĭefinition: Includes amounts that can be spent only for the specific purposes stipulated by the constitution, external resource providers, or through enabling legislation.ĭefinition: Includes amount that can be used only for the specific purposes determined by a formal action of YDL Board of Trustees.Īuthority to Commit: Commitments will only be used for specific purposes pursuant to a formal action of YDL Board of Trustees.YDL will maintain a fund balance equal to the corpus (principal) of any permanent funds that are legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.YDL will maintain a fund balance equal to the value of inventory balances and prepaid items. YDL will maintain a fund balance equal to the balance of any long-term outstanding balances due from others (including other funds of the government (YDL).54:ĭefinition: includes amounts that cannot be spent because they are either (a) not in spendable form or (b) legally or contractually required to be maintained intact.Ĭlassification: Nonspendable amounts will be determined before all other classifications and consist of the following items (as applicable in any given fiscal year): Permanent Funds are used to account for resources restricted to the extent that only earnings, and not principal, may be used for purposes that support YDL purposes.įund Balance Reporting in Governmental Fundsįund balance will be reporting in governmental funds under the following categories using the definitions provided by GASB Statement No. Special Revenue Funds are used to account and report the proceeds of specific revenue sources that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specific purposes other than debt service or capital projects.ĭebt Service Funds are used to account for all financial resources restricted, committed or assigned to expenditure for principal and interest.Ĭapital Projects Funds are used to account for all financial resources restricted, committed or assigned to expenditure for the acquisition or construction of capital assets. General Fund is used to account for all financial resources not accounted for and reported in another fund. YDL may or may not report all funds types in any given reporting period, based on actual circumstances and activity. The following definitions will be used in reporting activity in governmental funds across YDL. This policy and the procedures promulgated under it supersede all previous regulations regarding YDL’s fund balance and reserve policies. Provide funds for unforeseen expenditures related to emergencies. Offset significant economic downturns or revenue shortfalls.ĭ. Secure and maintain investment grade bond ratings.Ĭ. Provide sufficient cash flow for daily financial needs.ī. This policy will ensure that YDL maintains adequate fund balances and reserves in order to:Ī. The policy is created in consideration of unanticipated events that could adversely affect the financial condition of the Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) and jeopardize the continuation of necessary public services. 54, Fund Balance Reporting and Governmental Fund Definitions. The following policy has been adopted by the Ypsilanti District Library Board of Trustees in order to address the implications of Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB) Statement No. Fund Balance Policy in Accordance with GASB Statement #54
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Bilbo and frodo9/12/2023 He succeeds less through his own doing and more from a weary stubbornness and the skill and devotion of the various members of the Fellowship, most notably Sam. He gives up his easy life in the Shire for the sake of the world, and much of him never comes back. Frodo, for all his heart and bravery, is the martyr, not the hero. And who would believe the tales of an eccentric old hobbit puffing himself up in books? There and Back Again is Bilbo’s story in his own hand.īut when you look at the deeds and motives, Bilbo is the heroic adventurer. But the historians weren’t there at the edge of Mt. What history would say is that Frodo is the greatest hero that hobbit-kind has ever known. The ring’s nature is insidious, so this is understandable, but far from heroic. At the heart of the fiery mountain, he changed his mind. If not for Gollum’s obsession, Frodo might have slunk away with the ring. But Frodo does not fight to defend the ring, but rather runs and hides, or waits for someone else to save him.Ĭon: He falters at the end. His uncle Bilbo fought, though rarely and mainly with the aid of the ring’s concealment. Merry and Pippin take up arms, so it’s not impossible for a hobbit. Doom, Frodo does not stand on his own at crucial times.Ĭon: He relies on others to do his fighting. From being wounded by a ring wraith’s sword to needing Sam’s help to walk up the slope of Mt. Doom without the broken Smeagol’s help?Ĭon: He is a burden to his companions at times. Mercy is a heroic trait, and Gollum repays Frodo’s kindness with both aid and treachery. Even though it involved wearing the ring, he kept the One Ring out of Boromir’s hands. Pro: Escapes Boromir when he goes mad for the ring. Once the hobbits get to Bree, they often have help at staying alive. Considering they’re being pursued by ring wraiths, that’s no small feat. Not all heroic deeds and misdeeds weigh the same, and this one is heavy indeed. He could have walked away in Rivendell, but chose to continue on with it to Mordor. Pro: He agrees to bear the One Ring not just once, but twice. It set about an adventure that would change the landscape of Middle Earth. Simple enough on the face of it, but what a ring he inherited. While he might not have changed anything, it was less than heroic to sit it out. He neither stopped the friendly sides from coming to blows, nor joined when the orcs arrived. While Smaug is truly the one responsible, Bilbo kicked a hornets’ nest and Laketown got the sting.Ĭon: In the Battle of the Five Armies, he was an onlooker. This is excusable when dealing with dragons, but he lies to Gandalf about the ring (on more than one occasion) and to Thorin about the stone, and generally about his suitability as a burglar.Ĭon: He is indirectly responsible for the carnage in Laketown. He crosses words with the cantankerous old dragon, but gets the better in the end.Ĭon: He lies. He hid for weeks in the elven palace, remaining undetected and formulating the escape plan, then pulling it off. Pro: The jailbreak and subsequent barrel-based escape from the elves. He named a sword as a result, and that’s a pretty good line item for a heroic resume. Ring or no ring, it was a brave moment for a small warrior. Pro: Buying time for Gandalf to return and save the dwarfs from becoming a troll dinner. A musing out loud turned into a dirty trick, but it worked. Finding the ring on the ground was luck, but the riddle contest was a battle of wits where Bilbo prevailed. Pro: Defeats Gollum and makes off with the ring of invisibility (little did we know at the time). Chased out of his hobbit hole in search of adventure, he finds all he had hoped for and much that he hadn’t. Not an auspicious beginning for a hero, but not all endings match their beginnings. Thorin Oakenshield hired him on as a burglar, at the suggestion of one Gandalf the Grey. Yet two of the land’s great heroes were born therein, uncle and nehpew, Bilbo and Frodo Baggins.īut which of them should own the honor of being the greatest hero the Shire ever produced? Let’s look at the case for each. Middle Earth has a curious habit of producing heroes from the most unlikely of sources: the Shire. |