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It’s been a good year since I bothered to boot up a trouser-ruining horror game. There was a time at university when my housemates put a metaphorical gun to my head and forced me to play Outlast, Alien: Isolationand Resident Evil 7: Biohazardin short succession. The latter, of course, I played in VR. After I beat that game, I didn’t think anything would be able to scare me for a while (I was wrong). I decided I’d take a break from horror games, partially for my own sanity and partly because their effectiveness is a bit reduced if you play too many in a short space of time. Now, one year on, I thought it was about time to return to the genre. I spied an upcoming game called The Persistence. Looks pretty interesting, I thought, and so I requested the code.
Several nerve-shattering hours later, now I remember why horror games work in VR.
FireSprite’s The Persistenceis a first-person sci-fi survival horror set in space. You play as Zimri Eder, the security officer of the eponymous deep-space starship. Of course, it wouldn’t be a horror game without something going awry. The entire crew gets wiped out by a surprise black hole (wouldn’t they be able to spot this kinda thing?). Fortunately, the ship can print clone bodies, which you now inhabit. Unfortunately, however, many of the clone printers are acting haywire and printing hostile mutant-zombie crew members which now infest the ship. You need to assist the sole survivor, Serena Karim, in bringing the ship back to normal functionality and sending it, and you, home to Earth. You have five objectives to aid you in achieving this task, spread out over the ship’s four decks.
This isn’t exactly new ground, I know (both the aforementioned Alien: Isolation as well as Dead Space spring to mind immediately), but this game has a few big differences. Asides from being a VR game, which allows good horror games to transcend from frightening to terrifying, The Persistence is also a roguelike. You’ll die at the hands of the warped abominations… and revive, and die again, and every time the ship’s decks will reconfigure, forming new level structures to explore.
Every time you die, however, you get the opportunity to spend some currency collected in your previous run. You’ll collect stem cells, fabricator chips and moolah. Stem cells allow you to upgrade your clone bodies directly, increasing stats such as health, melee damage, or stealthiness. FAB chips allow you to unlock and upgrade weapons at Fabricators, while money lets you actually create them. You can also find schematics, which allow you to upgrade your suit.
The game feels like a stealthy first-person shooter, at least initially. I found myself crawling through the first few decks slowly and methodically. If you’re lucky, you can sneak up behind mutants and blast the back of their heads with the Harvester, a vampiric invention that drains the failed clones of their precious, delicious stem cells. Mmm.
However, as I got more powerful, and learned how to use more of the game’s tools, I found myself confronting more and more of the mutants head on. A particular favourite of mine was the Gravometric Hook. At one point, I got spooked by a Weeper, a crying mutant comparable to the Witch from Left4Dead. These monsters, on spotting you, teleport around you and screech terrifyingly. My adrenaline kicked in and I gripped the beastie with the gravity gun, and by moving my head up and down I slammed her into the ceiling and ground repeatedly until, thankfully, the screeching stopped. In hindsight, this encounter was pretty hilarious.
The weapon variety in the game is big, with a range of melee weapons, firearms and more unique tools, like the aforementioned hook. Another lets you teleport through enemies, causing them to burst into a satisfying mist as you do so. There’s plenty of flavour here, and you’ll find something that works for you among the conventional and special items.
I found the game began to lose some of it’s tension for me as I grew more powerful. However, when the game was scary, it was outright terrifying. Like all good horror games, The Persistence is aided by a brilliant, subtle sound design. Floors creak, distant footsteps skitter and pipes hiss steam as you pass through the haunting metal tomb. Tension bursts with soaring music when enemies spot you and rush, screaming, towards you.
The game’s randomisation will surely allow for plenty of replayability. I’m looking forward to dipping back into it myself. However, at several points during my playthrough, I wondered if the game suffered for the randomised elements. You could maintain the game’s difficulty and levelling systems while still designing levels and enemy encounters; perhaps The Persistence could have benefitted from borrowing more from Bloodborne than Rogue Legacy (ignoring the much-lamented Chalice Dungeons, of course).
The VR implementation is pretty standard. It uses the Dualshock and controls similarly to Resident Evil VII; you aim with your head. I wish there was an option for the Move controllers; aiming your weaponry manually would have added a level of tension to the proceedings (and waving your wand around manically to bash enemies around with the Grav Hook would have been even more hilarious). It’s not the prettiest VR game in the world, either, but the game is so immersive you’ll soon forget to notice.
The Persistence is a great PSVR horror game. Not for the faint hearted, the game has more depth than I’d initially imagined thanks to a clever level up system and variety of weaponry. Perfect for a platform suffering from a dearth of lengthier, mechanically complex content..
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African Union Announces Books For Africa Partnership
Books For Africa is excited to announce an ongoing partnership with the African Union that will deliver tens of thousands of books to the African Union next AU Summit in Addis Ababa in January 2019!
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How Poetry is Written
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Short Story by: controverse
This was really great. I kind of saw where you were going with this; as the story went on, the poems grew more and more sophisticated. My favorite poem was the second one. But, my favorite line is in the last one
"Foolish men believe they hold happiness/
And scream when it is taken away with one wrong step/
No one laughs but He who wrote their fates"
To me, it is kind of sadistic (I think I am using this word right. To me, it means witty in a slightly unpleasant way. I don't know if that is the real meaning or not, but, please, take it the way I mean it). It states what we forget. As humans, most of us tend to believe that we are 100% in control, but that is not so. Whether is is God, gods, fates, or destiny, we don't know. But, it would do us a tremendous favor if we remembered this.
I don't mean to take everything as if it will end up horrible because I have suffered (and, I am not sure, still am suffering) the consequence of believing that. WHat I am trying to say is that take things as they are. Take them as if they will end today, but never end. It sounds so much better in my head, but I'm doing the best I can to explain this.
So, to the point. That particular piece of the story/poem reminds me that 1. I am not fully in control and 2. Enjoy the things as they come.
Don't think of the consequences, but don't think of the benefits.
I do believe that that is the perfect line to end my unusually long comment at because I certainly know that that is what I have been trying to say all along.
Thank you and good night
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Liz (312 words!)
I really enjoy your input :) I actually believe that we are completely in control of our lives and also the lives of a million others, and every little thing we do will affect and change us and everyone else forever, no matter how small. Well, that's the philosophy, I don't really live like that lol. The poems themselves do not represent my opinions at all but I am glad you found something you can relate to :) thank you for the comment!
I just realized what sadistic meant and I was waaaaaaaaaaaay off. lol I don't know what word I actually wanted to use, though.
sadistic- extremely cruel
Well, maybe that is kind of what I wanted to use, but less extreme
hahaha i read liz's comment and when he said sadistic i was like whaaaat? haha! its okay liz ^^ i've mistaken words too.
anywho. back to the story.
very interesting. i really liked how you used the poetry in it to explain the story of the characters. though i was a bit confused as to who was who. i had to reread several times b/c it seemed to jump to one character and to another without a smooth transition.
i really liked the second poem. creative and unique. but the third was my favorite b/c it was deeper.
i agree with liz's interp about the third poem being about how we aren't in total control of our lives and we often have that invincible attitude, which leads me to the "foolish men" b/c one is foolish to think that he is invincible.
i can't get that last stanza out of my head.
i'm grasping at the metaphor, trying to decipher it and i have like a general idea but i can't put it into a proper statement. words and bits and pieces come to my mind, but i can't complete the thought.
the rose garden.
sweet. tempting. beautiful. but with every rose comes a thorn. so theres pain. or deception. something bad. a negative - which is the "wrong step"
see? just words and bits and pieces. lol not a complete statement or thought. its just scattered about. i hope it made sense to you. i'm sorry if it didnt -_-'
then that last line.
"No one laughs but He who wrote their fates"
it does have kind of a cruel tone to it - BUT i think the men deserve it. they were foolish and naive. i think they had it coming for them. just my opinion. maybe i'm a little on the cruel side o.O
haha
well i enjoyed this thoroughly! it was a great read and i liked breaking it down. that last stanza though - man thats not going to get out of my head!!!
great work controverse!
Thanks a lot :D I'm really glad you enjoyed the poems. Yea I do realize that it was a little jumpy, the poems going fro character to character, but I guess plot wasn't in my mind when I wrote it haha. I used the imagery "rose garden" to represent life, and I guess it's sort of a personal thing since I use it because a long time ago I coined this phrase "Life is like a rose garden, beautiful to look at, painful to walk through." :D The second poem was unique in its form but when I wrote it I especially didn't let it make a lot of sense, and some of the words in there really had no meaning or significance attached. Hey, it's a heart spilling a poem on to paper with a little refinement :D thanks for reading and I always enjoy your comments :D
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ROME — As the refugee crisis now enters its third year, many countries in Europe still continue to reel from its impacts. Refugees in Italy, in particular, are facing insurmountable pressures in the year 2017, with border and resettlement agendas nearly disintegrating.
In a recent move, the Italian government declared a controversial code of conduct that calls for a repatriation of refugee and charity boats in the country. Constructed by the Italian government, an informal meeting with the European Justice and Home Affairs Council on July 6th, 2017 first heard the new 11-point draft plan. Many stakeholders, such as aid agencies, have not heard the policy as of yet.
The disproportionate distribution of refugees over Europe is attributed as the source of the problem. Many countries have not been able to fulfill their roles in accommodating the necessary number in their borders. Despite the EU-Turkey Deal formulated last year to curtail the influx of refugees, Europe is still barely able to cope with the migrant exodus. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), nearly 103,175 migrants and refugees tried to cross European borders this year.
The coast of Libya is often a major point of origin for a large proportion of refugees in Italy. Migrant boats are often poorly built and need assistance after leaving Libyan waters. The lack of satellite phones often makes the boats difficult to monitor.
Organizations such as Doctors Without Borders have allegedly claimed that the government pays them to smuggle people. The Italian government has also cited that refugees in Italy are part of human trafficking rings, and that vulnerable women and children are often forced into prostitution. With the implementation of the new code, the Italian government hopes to crack down on illegal smuggling and bribery at the hands of border coastguards. Policing and regulation will also become stricter and more routine to ultimately protect the rights of refugees in Italy.
However, the new policy may have unforeseen effects on thousands whose lives hang in the balance. The short term impacts of the problem may only debilitate the refugee crisis to a greater degree.
Amnesty International has condemned the recent actions of the government. According to a damning 31-paged report, EU policies are not safeguarding and protecting the rights of refugees. Many human rights violations in Libyan detention centers have been reported. Libyan coastguards have not been able to cooperate and coordinate their efforts well with EU governments.
Furthermore, the new code of conduct will have impacts on NGOs and other humanitarian organizations providing aid to the refugees. The country will bar NGOs who do not adhere to the demand from entering the country.
As many refugees in Italy enter the country illegally, it is also of vital importance to develop more legal avenues so that they would be less likely to experience refoulment and other complications. As a short term solution, in a ‘nuclear option,’ Italy is planning on providing over 200,000 migrants temporary EU visas to stabilize the massive influx of refugees into the country in recent months.
To combat the problem, EU policies must now also focus on galvanizing search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea as the death toll has already peaked at 2000 this year. It is essential for Libyan coast guards, NGOs, and EU officials to collaboratively work towards mitigating the problem.
Overall, the new policy in Italy will have consequences on the humanitarian emergency of the refugee crisis in the country; but, it is the most sustainable way to address the high magnitude and intensity of the problem at hand.
– Shivani Ekkanath
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In the early 1950s, my grandfather built a house from scratch in Northborough. The endeavor was partially an act of love for my grandmother, whom he’d met and married while stationed in England during World War II. He was determined to build her an English-style cottage to ease her homesickness.
My dad, a young kid at the time, remembers the whole family living in a trailer on a pondside lot while his father chipped away at the house on weekends and after work — day by day, year by year. He and my dad drove to Vermont to get slate for the roof. A neighbor let them dig rocks out of his pasture for the exterior stonework. They gathered bricks from the rubble of old factories, and my grandfather put my dad and uncle to work. “He’d pay us a penny for each brick we could scrape clean after school,” my dad said.
But once my grandfather finally finished the house (with some hired help at the end), the property taxes skyrocketed. After all, he’d built a beautiful home with four fireplaces, all on a waterfront lot. The tax bill, on top of other financial pressures, was more than his family could afford. So, before long, he had to sell his hand-built home — a work of art and devotion — and find less expensive housing a few towns over in South Lancaster. It must have broken my grandfather’s heart, but like so many before and after him, he was priced outward in Massachusetts.
With home prices in Boston and its immediate suburbs increasingly out of reach for many buyers, that outward migration is now a tradition — one that shows no sign of stopping, as the median price of a single-family home sold in the first two months of 2016 topped $1 million in Boston, Cambridge, Brookline, and Newton, according to data from The Warren Group.
But if they don’t mind the longer commute, Bostonians looking for land and a good school district can often find a house with both for half the cost of even a condo in the city (the median sold-for price for the first two months this year was $600,000 in Somerville, $615,000 in Cambridge, and $765,000 in Boston, according to The Warren Group) if they broaden their search to the outer reaches: Interstate 495.
WEST
Hopkinton realtor John Savignano, who arrived here by way of Newton then Ashland himself, said buyers out his way like the access to the Massachusetts Turnpike, the commuter rail, and the good school systems. “The schools are probably number one,” he said. “They have good schools as you get closer to Boston, of course, but the price of the same home can easily double.”
“People who work in the Boston job market are definitely looking for and finding affordable housing in that area,” said Tim Warren, CEO of The Warren Group, “but it’s really all about jobs. Jobs drive real estate.”
And there are jobs to be had here, said Paul Matthews, executive director of the 495/MetroWest Partnership, a public-private collaborative and nonprofit. “Our communities are responsible for one in every 11 jobs in the state,” Matthews said, referring to the group’s 35 member towns and cities, ranging from Westford in the north to Foxborough in the south.
EMC Corp., a Hopkinton-based technology giant that employs nearly 10,000 people in Massachusetts, moved its headquarters from Newton to Natick in 1983, and then out to Hopkinton in 1987. The growth since then has been “striking,” Matthews said. “Back in the ’70s and ’80s, a lot of the towns out here were small and primarily residential and rural. When EMC made the decision to locate in Hopkinton, that was a real landmark decision, and a lot of companies followed suit. ... The trend started changing in the ’70s and accelerated in the ’80s.”
In fact, while many people in the MetroWest area still head into Boston for work, plenty more actually commute the other way. “The trend flipped about six or seven years ago; we noticed that the region became a net importer of labor,” Matthews said. “We’ve been talking to the MBTA about adjusting commuter rail schedules to better serve reverse commuters.”
Matthews points to biotech giant Genzyme Corp. “While the common perception is that they’re a Cambridge company, and that’s where they’re headquartered, their biggest employment center worldwide is in the 495 area,” he said.
And even though two of the area’s largest employers — EMC and Framingham-based Staples — have laid off hundreds of workers in recent years, the home market does not appear to be suffering. Sales picked up 14 percent in Hopkinton and 20 percent in Milford in the past year, according to Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Matthews downplayed the impact of the cuts, citing a diverse economy and how the area has watched firms such as Digital Equipment Corp. come and go, only to see new companies move into their facilities.
NORTH
This Merrimack Valley knows about losing big employers. While a modern-day textile giant is unlikely to bring the brick factories of Lawrence, Lowell, and Haverhill humming back to life, many of the historic buildings are being converted into housing and retail or office space. “The trend to convert older mill buildings into mixed use is really prevalent here,” said Dennis DiZoglio, executive director of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission.
Real estate agent David Pollack sees Lowell and Haverhill attracting young buyers. “There are breweries in the downtown areas, and you get good bang for your buck,” Pollack said. “It’s not quite like a Somerville yet or anything, but it’s still quite affordable.”
Chelmsford realtor Paul Brouillette said Lowell’s compact, cobblestoned downtown district of arts venues and restaurants makes it an appealing alternative to Boston. “It’s attractive for people who want to live in an active, older city but can’t afford downtown Boston,” he said.
Warren said the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a catalyst for economic growth there. “Lowell has a university that has always focused on technology. ... I think that’s a magnet for jobs and startups.”
The median price of a single-family home in Lowell rose 27 percent between 2010 and 2015, to $241,750, according to The Warren Group. Suburban communities here continue to grow, too. Home sales in Amesbury and Andover have ticked up by at least 11 percent in the past 12 months, according to Redfin, while prices in each have risen 7 percent. For buyers who want a half acre of land in the $300,000s, Brouillette said, “Chelmsford offers a very good school system, a nice community, and a low crime rate” at a discount to neighboring Westford and Burlington.
SOUTH
While Boston’s red-hot housing market is warming up many outlying communities, it isn’t really spilling over into Middleborough, on the southern stretch of I-495, said realtor Debbie Blais. The town experienced a big influx after commuter rail service arrived in 1997, she said, but that’s not enough for everyone to relocate here.
You have the train and the quality of life, “but you’ve still got a long commute,” she said. “Obviously you get a lot more house for your money here, but I’m finding people will go to the higher-price towns to be near their jobs and just buy less property there.”
Donna Remmes and her husband, Gregory, are not among them. They left South Boston 19 years ago to buy a home in more affordable Wrentham, where they live with their three children. They loved the town’s lakes, and in 2014 purchased a home on Lake Archer that needed a total renovation, including winterization.
“There was nothing but a couple of two-by-fours left from the old house by the time we were done,” Remmes said. But even after more than $300,000 in renovations, their lakefront dream home costs less than a median-priced house in Newton and Lexington.
“It’s paradise,” Remmes said. “It’s hard to imagine we’re only 35 minutes from Boston.”
FUTURE OF THE I-495 BELT
This stretch of rural paradise can evoke images of the one paved for a parking lot in the Joni Mitchell song.
In 1950s Northborough, my dad recalled, “I would ride around these country roads on my bike, and I felt like Huckleberry Finn. ... There was an orchard nearby, and you could just reach up and grab an apple off a tree branch as you rode past.”
But like many small towns along I-495, Northborough experienced incredible growth after the highway was completed; the population has more than quadrupled since 1950. “It’s a struggle, but the towns are doing a good job managing growth and maintaining the small-town character,” Savignano said.
That’s to say nothing of the parking lot that I-495 now resembles at rush hour. “I’m dating myself,” DiZoglio said, “but when I was a kid, we snuck onto 495 and rode our bikes on the highway because there was nothing there. Today there’s traffic congestion all the way up to Haverhill.”
Matthews said local planners are cognizant of the issues rapid growth caused along Route 128. But, he added, many towns embrace development. “If you think about what the growth has brought these residents, it’s helped their commercial tax bases, which you could argue has helped with strong schools and quality of life,” Matthews said.
And while some expect millennials to reject the sprawl-inducing migration of their parents and grandparents in favor of cities and dense inner suburbs, Warren isn’t so sure.
“I think the big game changer is marriage, kids, and schools,” he said. “Young married couples and people with kids who are thinking about schools are going to gravitate toward those suburban areas. It’s very traditional and probably isn’t going to change a great deal.”
In fact, you could call it a rite of passage.
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Fix My Street
Alison Mackie
Have you spotted a pothole, fly tipping, litter or graffiti and want to do something about it?
FixMyStreet is a website through which residents can report potholes, broken street lights, graffiti and similar problems with streets and roads to Leeds City Council and also see what reports have already been made.
To report a problem log onto and put in your postcode and click to report .
Thank you for helping us to support keeping Bramham safe and clean
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Coca-cola, in partnership with the 46664 initiative, will randomly place one million empty coke bottles with encouraging messages from Nelson Mandela in them around South Africa in the run-up up to World Aids Day on 1 December, as part of their Message in a Bottle campaign.
The campaign is already under way in the form of the “Hello” television commercials, showing a young boy who uses an empty Coca-cola bottle to transport his message around the world.
The commercial ends with the voice of Nelson Mandela underlining just how massive the problem is and asking for everybody’s help. It encourages people to visit the 46664 website to find out more and to make a donation.
“[HIV/Aids] is not a disease any more, it’s a human rights issue,” Mandela says in the advertisement.
“Our ‘Message in a Bottle’ campaign is the culmination of four years of work driven by patience, passion and commitment,” Coca-Cola South Africa marketing manager Julian Bryant says in a statement on the 46664 website.
“As an iconic brand which has the power to influence lives and change perceptions, it is important for Coca-Cola to have a voice and an opinion. Our ‘Hello’ campaign does just that.”
Bryant says that while the pandemic brings about pain, loss and unbearable grief, the team behind the campaign purposely tried to set a tone that was positive, with the message that everyone can make a difference.
It’s in your hands
Mandela’s message inside the bottle reads:
Hello.
All over the world a silent tragedy is unfolding. Today, especially in Africa, Aids is claiming as many lives as all the wars, famines and floods that have ravaged the continent. It is devastating families and communities, overwhelming and depleting healthcare services, and robbing schools of both students and teachers.
This is not a disease any more, it’s a human rights issue. It’s time to break the silence.
We need your help. 46664 and Coca-Cola are partnering to make a difference to the millions of people affected by this pandemic.
To find out more about 46664 and how you can become involved, please go to or, or donate right now by sms-ing “hello” to 46664. An amount of R20.00 will be deducted from your account and channeled to our HIV AIDS campaign owned by the Nelson Mandela Foundation.
Your donations will make a huge difference, so please give generously.
It’s in our hands.
(signed) Nelson Mandela.
A million empty bottles
Coca-Cola will also be donating R1-million to the 46664 initiative and giving their support to the 46664 concert on World Aids Day, 1 December, by selling limited-edition “Style my Coke” bottles, the proceeds of which will all go to the cause.
46664 international director Tim Massey said the Hello campaign illustrated the power of partnerships between corporates and charities to realise,” he says.
Readers can find out more about the 46664 initiative and on how to become involved by going to either of the initiative’s websites – see the box on the right above. Also, South African residents can donate R20 to the cause by sending an SMS to 46664.
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CARMEL, IN – Danny Boy Beer Works, a fast-growing craft brewery based in Carmel, announces a new venture in spirits – welcome Danny Boy Distilling Works, the latest innovation in the creative crafts that Danny Boy has mastered. The Distilling Works is now in operation at the brewery in the Village of West Clay, located in the Tank 13 building, and a new lineup of artisanal spirits and craft cocktails will soon be ready for your enjoyment.
“With this new distillery, we have taken the art and creativity of making wicked awesome craft beers and applied it to making a great lineup of spirits,” said Kevin “KP” Paul, owner.
Currently available in vintage bottles to go is Buddha vodka. In the next few months, look for the roll out of these fine spirits: Danny Boy’s Black Strap Molasses spiced rum, Doctor’s Orders whiskey and bourbon and The Sons of London a citrus infused dry gin. These creations can be enjoyed at Danny Boy Beer and Distilling Works, Danny Boy Draft Works Notre Dame and the Brockway Pub located in Carmel. Carry out purchase is also available.
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Roger Angel, in full James Roger Prior Angel, (born Feb. 7, 1941, St. Helens, Lancashire, Eng.), British-born American astronomer whose lightweight mirror designs enabled the construction of some of the largest telescopes in the world.
Angel received a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Oxford in 1963 and a master’s degree from the California Institute of Technology in 1966. He earned a doctorate in physics from Oxford in 1967. From 1967 to 1973 he was an associate professor of physics at Columbia University in New York City. In 1973 he first became an associate professor of astronomy and then a full professor in 1975 at the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Prior to the early 1980s, telescope mirrors were limited to diameters of 6 metres (236 inches) because larger mirrors would sag under their own weight and thus be unable to maintain the precise parabolic shape necessary for astronomical observations. At the University of Arizona’s Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory, Angel placed hexagonal columns in the mirror mold, which created a honeycomb pattern of holes in the back of the mirror and reduced the weight by four-fifths. He also created a spinning oven for making mirrors; the rotation of the oven gives rise to a centrifugal force that shapes the molten glass into a parabolic surface that is very close to that required for astronomical observations. Angel’s lab went on to make some of the largest telescope mirrors in the world, including the 6.5-metre (255-inch) mirror for the MMT Observatory, which was first used in 2000, and the two 8.4-metre (331-inch) mirrors for the Large Binocular Telescope Observatory, which were first used in 2005 and 2008.
Beginning in the mid-1980s, Angel worked extensively on the problem of designing telescope systems that could detect extrasolar planets similar to Earth and determine if they had life on their surfaces. In 2006 he proposed a geoengineering project to reduce global warming by placing trillions of small shades that refract sunlight near the L1 Lagrangian point. In 2009 he founded REhnu, a corporation that developed solar power generators using high-efficiency solar cells.
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Cabmber 8, 2016, Cabaret takes over the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center until November 13, 2016.
It’s the late 1930s and the raucous shows at the infamous Kit Kat Klub are in full swing! Set during the years of the Nazi Party’s rise and before the outbreak of the Second World War, Cabaret tells the story of a young American writer in Berlin and his relationship with a beautiful Englishwoman who stars at the Kit Kat Klub. But as war looms and anti-Semitism escalates, can the Berlin nightlife’s decadent allure be enough to take them through the dangerous times?
Leave all the world’s troubles outside because life is always beautiful at the cabaret! Don’t miss Cabaret as it plays the Belk Theater on November 8 to 10 (Tuesday to Thursday) at 7:30 PM, on November 11 (Friday) at 8 PM, on November 12 (Saturday) at 2 PM and 8 PM, and on November 13 (Sunday) at 1:30 PM and 7 PM. With an intermission, Cabaret runs for 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Review the ticket options featured below for premium seating and sold out tickets. Tickets may be above face value and this site is not affiliated with the venue.
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Cabaret Charlotte Cast
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Music – John Kander
Lyrics – Fred Ebb
Book – Christopher Isherwood
Director – Sam Mendes
Choreography – Rob Marshall
Costume Designer – William Ivey Long
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So you’ve done your scholarship research, and have applied to various scholarship agencies. Why haven’t you received any awards? The answer isn’t always clear. Maybe you don’t qualify for many need-based scholarships, or perhaps hundreds of people applied to the same scholarship. Whatever the reason, don’t stress out! There are many other options available for funding your college education.
Loans
Loans are the most popular method of college funding. There many loans out there specifically designed for students- with low interest rates and no repayment obligations until six months after graduation. These include:
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There is also the PLUS Loan- a low rate loan designed for the parents of undergraduate students.
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If you qualify, many schools offer a substantial amount of financial assistance throughout your college education. Be sure to complete the FAFSA application before the due date to ensure you receive all the aid you’re entitled too.
Work/Study
As part of your financial aid package, many schools offer Federal Work-Study. This allows students to hold part time jobs, partially funded by the government, to raise money while they’re in school. Ask your financial aid officer for more information about Federal Work-Study and to see if you qualify. Even if you don’t qualify, apply for jobs on campus anyway. There are always jobs on campus.
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Bryan, Garnier & Co supports France Biotech’ “French Life Sciences Days” in New-York on June, 25th & 26th, 2014
PARIS, June, 18th, 2014 – Bryan, Garnier & Co, the pan-European investment bank for growth companies, will be sponsoring the “French Life Sciences Days” that will be held in New-York on June, 25th & 26th, 2014, in partnership with France Biotech.
The first
edition of “French Life Sciences Days” initiated by France Biotech aims at
fostering and boosting the connections between French public companies and
investors worldwide in an effort to facilitate exchanges and demonstrate the
solidity of French financial community. The event will be held in New York on
June, 25th & 26th, 2014.
Bryan,
Garnier & Co, joins the sponsorship committee as a partner of France
Biotech, along with Société Générale, Invest Security, Deloitte, NewCap
and BusinessWire, in order to support entrepreneurs in
the life sciences. Bryan, Garnier & Co, which
tops the European investment banking league tables in the European biopharma
and medtech markets, is also, through Bryan Garnier Securities LLC, one of the
most active broker-dealers in the US promoting European healthcare growth
companies, Bryan, Garnier & Co’s presentation is available
here.
This
major event will bring together French biotech and medtech companies listed on
the NYSE Euronext to exchange with members of the French and North American
financial community. 19 listed companies (biotech and medtech), among whom Erytech Pharma, DBV
Technologies,
Genomic Vision, Mauna Kea
Technologies,
Transgene and other major
actors on French Healthcare market, will showcase
to North American investors.
“19 potential world champions will represent our life sciences industry in front of an audience of specialized American investors! We are delighted about the interest spurred by “French Life Sciences Days,” which will take place for the first time in New York with the U.S. financial community. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for France. In our industry, finance is the friend of innovation and employment. Our companies were born with an international dimension, and they develop breakthrough innovations that are increasingly attractive to foreign investors. Our mature sector is the future of the pharmaceutical industry, which is increasingly turning to these innovations. It is a promising sector, whose strong growth worldwide promises a pool of opportunities for highly-skilled French workers. We thank the 19 companies and our partners (Bryan Garnier & Co., Société Générale, Invest Security, Deloitte and NewCap) who will participate in the event as experts in their respective sectors of business. This first edition is intended to be replicated in countries where it will be important for our companies to showcase their innovations and breakthroughs,” explained Pierre-Olivier Goineau, the president of France Biotech.
“Bryan,
Garnier & Co is delighted to sponsor this first Edition of the French Life
Sciences Days. Every day through our New York office we are promoting European listed
healthcare companies to US investors. US investors have become a major component
of the follow-on offerings Bryan Garnier has bookrun in recent months. It is a
key success factor for French biotechs and medtechs to build-up a US
shareholder base that will recognize their scientific and value creation
potential and will accompany their development. Bryan Garnier & Co has
successfully helped a number of the companies participating in this event to have
top tier US investors as shareholders” , stated Olivier Garnier, Managing
Partner at Bryan, Garnier & Co.
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12 Objections That You May Hear From Your Dental Team
Team members are the heart and soul of the practice, when you have the right ones in place. For those who do not, there are often statements made cause the owner to question how the doctor proceeds with their practice decisions. Anyone working in the dental office can point out problems; the harder part is that they do not always have the best solutions. Their solutions are based more on “feeling” rather than “factual” information. If you have heard any of these 12 myths see if you can pinpoint where they came from and the context in which they were said. It your job as a business owner to make decisions for your business based on facts that support your vision and business strategy. Do not let twenty-five dollar per hour team members decide what is best for your business based on how they feel. You are in the business of providing dental care, and it is a business.
Objection 1 “That is never going to work in our office.”
Everyone gets uncomfortable and often has objections when changes are on the rise for business, and we all know that if your dental practice is not changing it is not growing. This is a natural part of any business. The next time one of your team members tell you“it’s not going to work in our practice” then have them right down all of the reasons that it will not work and then provide them with your action plan or system for making it work.
Objection 2: “We will lose patients if you increase our fees, so it is a big mistake to raise them.”
Fee increases are part of the business. We have to absorb the cost of our suppliers in order to continue to be profitable. If a supplier increases their fees, we have to absorb that fee, or we start losing money. If your team makes a big deal out of fee increases then your patients will in return do the same. Often a simple role-play would help to ease the anxiety of the team when a change such as this occurs.
Objection 3: “Our patients cannot afford our fees now.”
People value what they want to value. When a patient comes to your practice usually they are in need of something. …. Dental care, perhaps? It is your responsibility to diagnosis the dentistry, your team’s responsibility to create the value for it and your patient’s responsibility to decide how they choose to proceed. Don’t allow your team to dictate your fees and trap you into reducing them because they feel like they are too high.
Objection 4: “Team meetings and morning huddles are a waste of time.”
The truth is, successful team meetings and morning huddles are hard work and getting a good result takes an effort. They are worth the time and effort. A good tool is to have a structured written agenda to follow for your morning huddles and your team meetings.
Objection 5: “Asking for referrals doesn’t work, and it is embarrassing to beg for business.”
Patient referrals are still the top source of new clients in most practices. The average patient still believes that many dentists are not accepting new patients. It is key to remind our patients that we are accepting new patients and ask them to send their friends and family to us.
Objection 6: “Employees at other offices make more than we do.”
It is fairly easy to find out what the average wages are in your area. Many doctors are in study clubs and tend to ask colleagues what they are paying for experienced employee vs. a new hire. Other ways are to call the local staffing company and get their pay rate, then a corporate practice could provide you with a pay scale and even direct competition down the street or across town would potentially supply an owner with that information. (If asked directly and in a professional manner… not calling the front desk) This would provide you with accurate pay ranges in all areas of the dental field. From the fill in to corporate to across town. It’s always good to stay on the competitive edge but never good to over pay for under performers. Don’t fall into the trap or your staff cost will become uncontrollable.
Objection 7: “We have too much work for us we have, and we need to hire another employee to help take some of the load.”
A dental practice cannot afford to have even one extra staff person, nor can they afford the luxury of working inefficiently. This may be a good time for the doctor and the team to review the way they do things and streamline operations with reliable systems that make things more efficient.
Objection 8: “I didn’t realize that was part of my job.”
This one may have the greatest truth in it. We tend to see many offices that do not have written job descriptions and the ones that do seem to forget to update them as the job changes. When new technology is added then the job description must change and be provided to the employee that it directly effects. Often dental practice owners fail to see their practice as a business and, therefore, do not run it as a business. Rules of business do apply to a dental practice regardless of what we think or how we act.
Objection 9: “I can’t believe that you are you are over or under treating patients. The doctor that I used to work for didn’t do it like that.”
All dentists practice a bit differently diagnose differently and often provide different solutions for the diagnosis. However, this comment brings home the importance of the doctor always sharing with the team your philosophy, how you came to develop it and why it makes sense. If your team doesn’t believe in your dentistry then they will not be strong advocates of it and sale it to the patients.
Objection 10: “I need 70 minutes for every prophy.”
A well-trained dental hygienist can make good use of 60 minutes in an adult prophy, exam, x-rays, digital photos periodontal charting and oral cancer screening. They should still have time remaining for education, assisting the doctor with the diagnosis and rapport building. However, if the patient has few teeth, is a child or has excellent dental hygiene, a full 60 minutes may not be necessary. Don’t be fooled by “I need more time.” Talking less and listening to the patient more always saves time. Another great time saver is to do the exam after all screenings are done and before the hygienist performs the prophy. This allows the hygienist to support your diagnosis throughout the prophy and answer any questions that the patient may have about the treatment prescribed. (*note- You will also see an increase in your case acceptance this way.)
Objection 11: “That patient is rude, and we need to dismiss them immediately.”
I have not seen many people who love going to the dentist. It’s not at the top of everyone’s list and truthfully not even on some people’s lists at all. When comments are made such as this, it’s always wise to investigate the situation before making any swift reactive decisions. This is the only way that you can truly support your team members is to look into it and allow them to feel valued.
Objection 12: “The practice management consultant you hired is rude, doesn’t know what they are doing, and is killing the practice and besides we can accomplish this on our own.”
It is relatively common for the team to resent any outside help and make an effort to get a doctor to end the process. A good consultant, like a good golf coach, will make you uncomfortable because they force change and none of us like change. Getting past that discomfort is essential to moving your dental practice forward.
These common myths creep in the doors of many dental practices. If you know what they are, you can combat them early and save yourself from many business mistakes. If you have questions or comments please leave them in the comment section or feel free to contact us.
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J. Donald Braden
Areas Of Concentration
- Real Estate
- Wills, Trusts & Estate Administration
- Transactional & Business Law
Education
- 1975 — University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D.
- 1971 — University of Baltimore, B.S.
Professional Memberships
- Maryland State Bar Association, Board of Governors representing the Upper Eastern Shore
- Fellow, Maryland Bar Foundation
- Queen Anne's County Bar Association, Past President
Donald has practiced law in Queen Anne’s County and the Upper Eastern Shore for 43 years concentrating in the areas of law listed above.
From 1979 until 1987, he served as the elected State’s Attorney for Queen Anne’s County.
For over 20 years, Mr. Braden represented the Queen Anne’s County Department of Social Services. Although this involved an array of legal matters, his primary work for the Department was in Child in Need of Assistance and Termination of Parental Rights cases.
For the last 22 years, he has served as a member of the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission. The Commission is an arm of the State’s highest court responsible for administering a system of attorney discipline of those admitted to the bar of Maryland.
Mr. Braden has successfully briefed and argued a number of landmark cases before Maryland’s appellate court.
He and his wife, Sharon, daughter Meredith, granddaughter Eve reside in the Town of Centreville and are members of Mother of Sorrows/St. Peter the Apostle parish. Their son Parish, his wife Eileen and their daughter Charlotte, reside in Arlington, Virginia.
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You could call the people who own BP and Krispy Kremes here a cult then because they are Muslim? How ludicrous!
If I had the money I would own all the land I wanted 😁
I know the founder (Ron Hubbard) is a former science fiction writer. The name of the religion makes me all stabby though. "The science of science" yet can't give empirical evidence of its claims.
I believe that they believe mothers should be silent during birth. FFS, only a bloke could have thought that one up. They are very anti-psychiatry and I believe members are required to take an oath that they will not seek outside psychiatric at any time.
Should they be allowed to buy large chunks of land? Well, in my perfect world no, because they would not have the millions of dollars to do so. However, I guess you can't really stop them from buying this land but I strongly advocate that churches/religions should be taxed like any other organisation. The only exception would be where they could show records that monies received were directed to secular charitable services.
This is a fascinating talk by Jamie DeWolf, Hubbard's great grandson. He talks about how talented a writer his G-Grandfather was but in 1949 made the comment "you want to know how to really get rich, you start a religion".
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But back to the question, yes they should be able to as you can't differentiate between them an other not for profit.
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In response to the op's question, in an ideal world I'd prefer they couldn't buy the land. Any organisation that is as secretive as Scientology is makes me uncomfortable.
My home country recognize them as a sect. Going from that, no I don't think they should be allowed to buy lands in Australia.
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Information regarding Passport and Emergency Travel Documents
Passports
In accordance with the Burundian ministerial ordinance, no. 215/224 of the 2nd March 2011, the government of Burundi now only issues biometric passports.
Obtaining a Burundian passport requires the physical presence of the applicant at the PAFE (Police de l’Air, des Frontières et des Etrangers) which is located in Kigobe, Bujumbura.
Emergency Travel Documents
The Embassy of Burundi in UK informs any Burundian without a valid travel document wishing to travel to Burundi, that he/she can apply for an Emergency Travel Document which will allow him/her to do so.
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Say what you will about the weak bank stress test in Europe. Yes we know it’s designed so that everyone will pass. Yes, we know it will probably assume a rosy scenario for the Greek debt haircut.
Whatever.
Just like our stress tests — which assumed an unemployment rate that was way too optimistic — the very existence of it is bringing health and confidence to the market.
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In our opinion there’s wholly too much handwringing and out-freaking over the bond selloff.
The only ones who should really get freaked out are those wise-guys who thought frontrunning the Fed was a chip shot. The whole curve is getting hammered now, not just the long end.
But as we noted earlier, this selling in bonds is consistent with the increase in risk appetite, as evidenced by the big rally in cyclical stocks.
So when should you get terrified? Well, if growth shows signs of real deceleration, or going negative, and stocks collapse, and bonds are still selling off, then you should be worried about stagflation, or some kind of big shift that somehow markets view the US as a risky bit.
Meanwhile, check out the curve today. Massive widening in the middle.
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BOSTON (AP) — The host of one of National Public Radio's most successful programs has been fired over allegations of workplace abuse.
Boston radio station WBUR said Wednesday that "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook was cleared of sexual misconduct but created an abusive environment for staff. He's been on leave since December.
Ashbrook says he's "deeply disappointed" and called his firing "profoundly unfair." He apologized to colleagues who found him and the show's pace "just too much."
The station had received complaints from 11 men and women who previously worked on the show and accused Ashbrook of verbal abuse, bullying and unwanted touching.
Outside firms hired to investigate say Ashbrook didn't violate sexual misconduct policies but was abusive in other ways.
"On Point" is carried by more than 290 NPR stations.
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US oil prices end above US$50 for first time since July
[NEW YORK] US oil prices finished above US$50 a barrel for the first time since July on Tuesday as a tightening supply picture and a weaker dollar further boosted the key commodity.
Topping US$50 marked a dramatic rebound from January and February, when crude was in freefall to nearly US$25, hitting lows not seen since 2003 and sending shockwaves through the oil industry, which has been forced into massive layoffs and numerous bankruptcies.
But the price was still far below the US$100-plus level of just over two years ago, before the realization of a massive world glut and slowing economic growth tanked the world crude market.
On Tuesday, the US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for July delivery rose 67 cents to US$50.36 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, capping a rally from the low near US$25 a barrel in February.
In London, Brent North Sea crude for delivery in August advanced 89 cents to US$51.44 a barrel, hitting its 2016 peak for the second session in a row.
Oil prices have been on a general march higher since early April that accelerated last month on supply outages due to Canadian wildfires and disruptions engineered by Nigerian militants.
That has shifted the dynamics of a market that began falling from more than US$100 a barrel in mid-2014 due to a surge in supplies in the United States, driven by the fracking revolution, and repeat decisions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries against cutting output.
Analysts said ongoing uncertainty about Nigeria's production was strengthening the oil market.
Nigeria's government and military chiefs met governors of oil-producing states after announcing it planned peace talks with militants who have repeatedly attacked pipelines and installations, slashing output.
Attacks have cut output to 1.6 million barrels per day, well below the 2.2 million barrels per day that were budgeted, heaping further pressure on an economy badly hit by the crude market meltdown.
"The loss of supply from Nigeria is highly important on several accounts," said Bjarne Schieldrop, chief analyst at Commodities SEB Markets.
"For one, it of course helps to tighten up the market. Secondly, Nigeria's crude is light and sweet and thus of a comparable quality to Brent crude."
Analysts said oil was also boosted by a dip in the dollar against major currencies after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen on Monday emphasised that interest rate increases would be gradual after Friday's very weak jobs report. A weak dollar can boost demand for crude, which is sold on global markets in the US currency.
"A good portion of what we're seeing during the last couple of days is a reaction to the anticipation the Fed will not change its interest rates and that's leading to a weaker dollar," said James Williams of WTRG Economics.
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Duncan James, from the multi-million-selling band Blue, stars in the lively musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert.
He plays Tick in the riotous and colourful show which is lighting up the stage in Manchester’s Opera House from August 20 to 29.
Based on the movie of the same name, the show is a heart-warming adventure of three friends who hop aboard an old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed off.
This musical is a journey to the heart of fabulous with its outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor favourites including It’s Raining Men, Say A Little Prayer, Go West, Hot Stuff and Always on my Mind.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical originally opened in Australia and after a sell-out two-year run, opened in London’s West End followed by Broadway in the United States. It has won numerous awards all over the world, including the prestigious Olivier and Tony Awards.
In their heyday, Blue notched up 40 Number One singles worldwide, three Number One albums and sales of over 13 million records.
The guys in the band decided to take a break in 2005 to pursue other interests and Duncan went on to star in the stage musical Chicago and became a familiar face on television, working as a presenter on Soapstar Superstar, Capital FM’s Party In The Park, City Hospital, T4, The Clothes Show, GMTV’s Entertainment Today and becoming a finalist in Dancing On Ice.
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1. Your birthday might fall right after the holidays, in which case people only get you one present to represent both days.
"Here's a present for you! It's for both Christmas and your birthday." REALLY?!
2. It's winter, which could mean extreme cold, snow, wind, or rain. Or even a combination of all four of these at once.
Thanks, Mother Nature, you are too kind.
3. There's the possibility that said weather could keep your friends from celebrating with you.
Dance party for one, please.
4. And even if your friends can celebrate with you, there's no chance of having a fun beach or outdoor pool party!
Unless you are lucky and already live some place warm. But for those of us who don't, do you think we can afford a plane ticket to somewhere tropical? Heck no!
5. You've had your fair share of winter-themed birthday parties as a kid.
Skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snow tubing, snowshoeing. These can certainly be fun, but just like you, they start to get old after a while. Then you have to resort to indoor activities (which aren't as fun, to be honest).
6. And if you're old enough to go out to the bars, that means walking around and waiting outside just to have some fun.
Let's see, which heels are good for trudging through snow? And what outfit will keep me warm so I don't have to wear a bulky winter coat?
7. It might still be winter break when your birthday comes around.
Pro: If you're still in grade school, then you and your friends can celebrate the whole day and night together! Con: If you're in college, all of your friends might have gone home and won't be there to celebrate with you, which leads us back up to #3.
8. Or even better, you might have a snow day on your birthday!
Day off from school that wasn't planned? YES PLEASE. Too much snow for a safe drive to work? Call in sick and give yourself a snow day on YOUR DAY!
9. Or you just might hate everything about winter and wish your birthday was in summer.
Summer birthday people just can't relate to us, and yet we wish we were one of them.
10. All in all, January is just kind of an awkward time for a birthday.
We're all getting used to the fact that it's a new year. Everyone goes through this adjustment period. It just kind of sucks when it happens over your day of birth!
11. But alas, January is your birthday month!! Which means it's a very special month, at least for you!
You wait all year for this!
12. And guess what, it's January right now!!!
13. Don't let the winter blues stop you from having fun on your birthday!
Enjoy your day, friend!
If Dumbledore and Snape can have fun, you can too!
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1. Here is a python in Australia crushing a flying fox to death within its implacable coils. How does it make you feel?Ambivalent.Angry.Nervous.Horrified.
2. This snake is so strong it can lift a wallaby clean out of the water with its ever-ravening jaws. Your response?I'm cool with it.This is an affront to everything that is good and holy.This image is definitive proof that there is no god.That's a little disturbing.
3. How would you react if this was your toilet?
ThinkstockTorch your bathroom with a flamethrower.Thinkstock Via ThinkstockTorch your entire house with a flamethrower.Via Thinkstock ThinkstockCall the RSPCA in the hope they'll find it a home.Thinkstock Via ThinkstockCalmly remove the serpent and enjoy the rest of your day.Via Thinkstock
4. Here's a snake slowly digesting a massive lizard. Choose one of the following exclamations.No.Hell no.OH DEAR GOD NO.Whatever.
5. Just a snake slithering into a discarded beer can. Thoughts?Good for the snake.Quick, destroy the hellbeast while it can't see you.
6. This is the skin sloughed off by a snake. It is three metres long. How does it make you feel?
ThinkstockScared.Thinkstock ThinkstockREALLY scared.Thinkstock ThinkstockNot that bothered.Thinkstock Via ThinkstockFurious that nature even allows this to exist.Via Thinkstock
7. This 16-foot albino Burmese python has worked out how to open doors. What is an appropriate response?
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8. This is a reticulated python digesting some kind of large mammal. What is your response?For the love of god, please stop showing me these pictures.What's the problem? Snakes need to eat.This is appalling.Are you sure you haven't ripped this image straight from my most tortured nightmares?
9. What do you make of this?This plucky fellow displays an admirable connection with the animal kingdom and is an inspiration to us all.Guy's a total psycho.
10. This is what a Burmese python looks like after swallowing a deer. Pick a BuzzFeed reaction button.
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Running an insurance agency means making sure that you have policies that can fit every profession. Some professions have insurance policies that are specifically tailored to their needs. What do you offer for the others? Liability insurance for miscellaneous professionals is an incredibly important type of insurance policy that can help many different professionals.
Diverse Professions Served
There are many professions that are covered under this type of insurance that would typically be left out of other specialized errors and omissions policies. Professionals including broadcasters, publishers, lobbyists and travel agents, as well as dozens of others, can all be covered by this type of policy. Offering a policy that covers multiple professions is an excellent choice for any agency because it shows that you care about more than just select businesses. By providing this coverage, you are proving that you care about all of your potential clients and their needs.
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These policies are customizable in order to provide the exact coverage that a professional needs. There are standard features that are included in most every policy, but there is a selection of additional types of coverage that can be added to the policy. This allows the professional to have the exact coverage they need and nothing that would be unnecessary for their career.
When you are looking to insure the highest number of people, be sure you include liability insurance for miscellaneous professionals. This type of policy allows you to insure more professions that typically offered by standard insurance agencies.
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Meet our volunteers
Meet some of our amazing volunteers and find out what they say about their experiences.
Debbie, Volunteer of the Month - November 2016
"I wanted to beat cancer however I could, so that one day we can make the whole world free of it." Read Debbie's story
Jonathan, Volunteer of the Month - August 2016
"Being unable to help my Mum empowered me to join the fight against cancer on a much bigger scale." Read Jonathan's story
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"The main thing I have gained from volunteering is a Race for Life family". Read Bev's story
Jo, Volunteer of the Month - May 2016
Having seen the devastating effects of cancer first hand, Jo is determined to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK. Read Jo's story
Linda and David, Joint Volunteer of the Month – April 2016
Linda and David have been volunteering at Cancer Research UK events in their local area for many years, supporting Race for Life, Pretty Muddy and most recently, the Snowflake Run. Read Linda and David’s story
Richard, Volunteer of the Month – March 2016
Richard has beaten Lymphoma twice and is now passionate about raising both funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK. Read Richard's story
David, Volunteer of the Month – February 2016
David, a volunteer with our Elm Park Shop in Essex, is besotted by books and our brilliant February Volunteer of the Month. Read David’s story
Lily, Volunteer of the Month – January 2016
Lily was a standout volunteer when she took part in the Autumn 2015 internship intake and supported the Kids and Teens campaign team. Read Lily’s story
Nick, Cancer Campaigns Ambassador
“If you feel strongly enough about the cause and want to make a difference, then volunteering is a no brainer!” Read Nick’s story
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“Without advances in cancer treatments my mum wouldn't be here.” Read Lauren's story
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“It’s impossible to explain the buzz you get from volunteering, but I guarantee if you sign up once you will want to do it over and over again.” Read Kirsti's story
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After losing his wife to cancer, Nigel was on the lookout for a challenge where he could use his skills to really make a difference. Read Nigel's story
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When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Lorraine wanted to find a way to help make sure more people benefited from life saving research into cancer. Read Lorraine's story
Alex, Highly Skilled Volunteer (Citizen Science)
“Leaving a legacy isn’t just saying, “I’d like to leave you some money.” It’s saying, “I’d like to leave you some money, but I’d like to be involved in what you're doing. I’d like to feel that I’m part of the charity, your work and your progress.” Read Alex's story.
Ann, Ambassador of the Year, Flame of Hope 2015
"Cancer always seems to happen to someone else, but when it does suddenly hit you, your life depends on the work, research and treatment Cancer Research UK makes possible. For that I am eternally grateful." Read Ann's story.
Nick, Race for Life and CRUK Shop volunteer
Nick, who has been volunteering for Cancer Research UK since 2006, is a fantastic example of the dedication and passion that our volunteers have for ganging up on cancer together. Read Nick's story.
Anthony, Shine volunteer
"I wanted to do something different with my Saturday evening,” he said. “I liked the idea of getting out and meeting new people without having a massive hangover on Sunday morning! Read his story.
Rosa Macpherson
Cancer Campaigns Ambassador Rosa Macpherson, talks about why she became an Ambassador. Watch the video below to find out more.
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digital agency, Cantarus announced the promotion of Steven Fisher to Strategic Development and Platforms Manager. Steve has been with Cantarus for nearly five years, previously as a Consultant and took a leading role in delivering large-scale projects for a global client portfolio, including INTO University Partnerships, Sports Direct, and WHSmith.
In his new post, Steve will be heading up our newly-formed Strategic Development Team, this will be a dedicated department within the business, responsible for our:
“Steve had been working on a number of our products and processes in his previous role; however, he will now have access to a dedicated team and resources to develop this side of the business. We believe that with Steve at the helm, we can improve both our internal processes and our project delivery capabilities,” said Lee Adams, Cantarus Managing Director and Co-founder.
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At Capita, we provide policy administration solutions that will adapt to our clients' future and evolving needs.
Administrative services lie at the heart of many of the solutions we provide. We can provide you with an entirely bespoke service, offering service flexibility, risk control, scalability, certainty of cost and unrivalled support.
Our team work in a fully regulated environment to provide fully compliant policy administration services to a range of customers, distributors and agents. Our services cover the full end-to-end policy lifecycle and include supporting services such as complaints handling, specialist claims administration and the full provision of management information.
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We don’t try to do everything – we focus on what we’re best at. Providing the best tools and technology to drive online revenue and improve renter experience.
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This year’s Ballantrae Smugglers’ Festival is running from June to September. The first two events in June “Music Poetry and Smuggling Stories” and “The Contraband Store” (as part of the Festival of Food & Drink) were well received and this coming weekend sees the Smugglers return.
Following last year’s successful event, the King’s Arms in Ballantrae is hosting another “Smugglers’ Supper” on Saturday 26 August at 7pm for 7.30pm (Adults only).
Tickets priced £13 for a 3 course supper with entertainment by Davie Hunter and friends are available from the hotel.
Tickets are limited so don’t delay! (contact 01465 831202).
On Sunday 27 August the Ballantrae Smugglers’ Chase (skiff racing) will be held at the harbour starting at 2pm with teams from Ayrshire and beyond battling it out for the trophy.
The tall ship La Malouine will be in attendance. This is a free event for all the family.
If you are passing through Ballantrae between now and the end of the month, keep your eyes open for “Smuggler Scarecrows” lurking in windows, in gardens, and behind wheelie bins!
The last event in this year’s festival is on Saturday 23 September and involves a “Smugglers’ Road Trip” from Ballantrae to the Heads of Ayr ending with a book launch of “Carrick’s Smuggling Story”. Watch local press for details.
Find out more about this year’s festival events at.
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Officially revealed in February earlier this year, the 2018 Nissan Terra SUV was launched in China last month, while it has now made its world debut in the Philippines. Nissan has also revealed the list of markets the Terra is headed subsequently.
Related: Nissan Terra Headed to Philippines
The Philippine-spec Nissan Terra measures 4,885 mm in length, 1,865 mm in width and 1,835 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,850 mm. The mid-size SUV offers an impressive 225 mm of ground clearance as well.
In China, the Nissan Terra is purely a 5-seater and a petrol-only model. However, other markets including the Philippines, are to get a 7-seat version with a diesel engine.
The diesel engine is the YD25DDTi 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder unit that produces 190 PS at 3,600 rpm and 450 Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission. Nissan Terra is available in five configurations, with four of them having a rear-wheel drive layout. The top-of-the-line configuration is fitted with a 4WD with differential- locking system.
Related: Nissan All Set to Launch the Kicks SUV in China
LED DRLs, 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, push-button start, smart IRVM that displays rear-view camera and Around View Monitor’s feed, Zero Gravity front seats, one-touch remote fold & tumble second-row seats, six airbags, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Warning are the key features of the 2018 Nissan Terra.
The Nissan Terra will compete against the Toyota Fortuner, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Ford Everest, Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Isuzu MU-X. The SUV will go on sale in Philippines by August 2018.
Related: The All-New 2019 Toyota RAV4 Debuts at the 2018 New York International Auto Show
Following China and Philippines, Nissan has announced that it will sell the Terra SUV in Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Vietnam also. Launch in Thailand and Indonesia will take place during this fiscal year.
Nissan has said that it will launch 8 new models before 2021, and is expected to increase the Japanese automaker’s market share in key markets.
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Maire Cooney was born in Edinburgh and lives in Glasgow with her partner and two children.
1st place - 2010 Raymond Carver Contest
Lunchtime drinking, he’d said, shaking his head, smiling. Terrible business, isn’t it? All that time ago, in that pub off the Mile End Road. A man after my own heart, you said, because you knew, even then, Andrew was right for you. He was exactly what you needed.
Although exactly what you need can change. Exactly what you need right now is for him to stop pushing and pulling at you. He means well, you understand that, but he should not be dragging you about when all you need is to lie down. And that voice, whining. He never used to do that.
It all stops after a minute, an hour. You turn your head and he’s there; hands either side of your face and those brown eyes—huge, unblinking. I love you, he’s saying.
Soft. He really is. A great emotional heap of a man.
I can’t keep seeing you like this, he says. I can’t stand it.
You open your mouth to say something reassuring but can’t manage anything. You pat his arm as he tells you, I’m late, fingers fussing at a tie. I’m so late.
He sounds like the white rabbit. You would like to share the joke but he’s in no mood and words are tricky right now, thick, they stick in your throat.
Why do we do this? he says. Why?
You throw a hand up, wave away his silly rhetorical questions and watch him run, left, right, left; gathering, cursing, fretting. You will close your eyes for a short while and open them to a more sensible reality.
And it is better. It always is. It’s easier to understand what’s needed. You need to stand up. You need to wash, dress. You need to grab a sweet milky tea and the car keys.
A bad idea.
You know this almost immediately but have two weeks, full pay, to consider it in more depth.
The school board also had two weeks. Two weeks. And the best they manage is—
The board is therefore minded
Minded. Head full of bitter and whisky, swimming in it, and you’ve to sit here, listening to people who are minded.
and to further recommend
She looks bitter. Anyone would, dressed like that.
code of conduct
Younger than you are, early thirties, and miserable. A miserable old woman.
seriousness of the situation
Bitter was not your idea. Andrew, God love him, is Sticking To Normal Strength Drinks. He does this from time to time. It’s not something you look forward to. A terrible man sober, Andrew. A terrible drink, bitter.
reckless. However
And that’s really where the fault lies. With Andrew and with bitter.
on the understanding that
But you’ve missed the punch line. Which could make you look a little foolish. So you say—
I’m terribly sorry, I—
and sink your shamed head into your miserable hands.—
Miss Collins?
And stay like that.
Do you need a minute, Miss Collins?
You are very good at this.
You expected worse. Drunk driving is frowned upon, rightly, but you didn’t drink and drive, you did not. You drove the following day because you are a teacher and a good one. You are a professional. And you are unlucky. You like to drink, you never pretended otherwise, and drinking requires time and effort, as all serious endeavours do. You like the fizz and froth, the ice-cold clink of it. You like settling pints, warm banter, slow smiles and shining eyes. Some people will use this against you, it has happened before. They will make reference to your drinking in ways tedious and unsubtle. They will talk of concern, of control. They will fail entirely to see the beauty of a world unmoved, untouched, unbothered. They are pragmatic, perhaps, realists. You wonder at their foolishness.
They took the license for eighteen months but you took control. You sold the car. It was necessary and a good thing. Cars are a burden, bad for the environment and difficult, sometimes tricky. Huge unwieldy lumps of metal doing their own thing; early mornings when your arms, legs, eyes can’t make sense of the pedals and steering wheel. Making you nervous. Making your hands slippy and the car too wide, the road too narrow and the other cars, screaming past, until you find yourself slamming the brakes to stop the rushing tarmac, pulling the handbrake, hard, and then weeping, your head on the wheel, howling and greeting and trying to pull it the fuck together for God sake.
And you do. Of course you do, you are not a child. A coffee, a biscuit, a lie-down and you’re right as rain. A good thing you hit the playground wall. Really a very good thing, all in all. You will find bus timetables and use the underground. You do not need a car.
Andrew is home late, slamming and thumping about. There was no need to tell him about the meeting with the school board and so you didn’t trouble him. The DVLA was harder to explain away. He was furious about the car, still is, but he will not let you explain. Your punctuality was raised at your last review and you took it seriously. You lost your license because of your professionalism. You have been over this a hundred times.
He picks up the kettle and fills a mug, stirs the teabag furiously. Then he opens the fridge, peers inside, shuts it again. No milk. He says it sadly. No coffee and no milk, he says. Those are just basics, Laura. What’s wrong with us?
Day two a sober man. It’s not your fault his standards have soared.
You take his arm, guide him to a chair. Andrew, you say, I have something to tell you.
He blows into his mug, as if cooling it might prevent detonation.
I’m off work, you say. A few days.
Changed their mind and sacked you? he says.
No.
The DVLA want you for a road safety campaign.
It’s not a joke, you tell him.
No, he says. It isn’t.
Andrew, you say, please.
He puts his mug down. What’s wrong? he says.
It’s Mum, you say. Andrew, she—
and you fall into his arms. You let him support you.
Oh God, he says. Your mum. Laura—
It’s all right, you say. It’s better this way.
Which is true.
Later you both drink wine, a little whisky. Andrew looks after you, in a way surprising as it is delightful. It would be irritating after a while, perhaps, suffocating, but for now you snuggle in, enjoy the warmth.
Your mother lived in Aberdeen many years ago. Lived and died there, loved the place. You didn’t get to know her well, but you remember the red in her dark hair and a cracking sense of humour. You liked her very much, you remember that, too. She would be proud of your ingenuity.
You decide on the sleeper. And on Glasgow. You don’t know a soul in Aberdeen any more, and it’s freezing this time of year.
And it’s wonderful. A bunk no wider as you are, miniature sink with toy taps. There’s a little blue bag on your flannel-sized pillow, with soap, shampoo and tiny toothbrush inside and next to it, Walkers biscuits and a little bottle of Highland Spring. You are Alice, in Caledonian express Wonderland, swinging your legs on your teeny bunk bed. You use the plastic cup for a glass and toast your luck with Stella and shortbread.
You are sure of the following.
Leaving your bag at Queen Street. Walking through the centre, a sharp blue day, up round the University. A pub off the Dumbarton Road and a man sipping port, frowning over the racing pages. Clyde One-O-Four FM, the Eighties Hour. A woman, mouthful of teeth like she gargled black ink, head back and laughing, laughing, like she heard dirty jokes no one else could.
A walk down the Gallowgate into a bar, no bigger than your front room. A TV high in a corner. Two men watching last week’s football, mouths tearing the opposition to shreds. Another bar, another, and back into town. A glass-fronted chain pub, cold, quiet and vast. Metal tables and chairs. Oversized wine glasses. Out into George Square, the cold sun dropping. Festive lights thrown high and wide, scattered and sparkling. A Christmas Tree. And The Crib, of such gentle quiet that you walk over, rest your fingertips and forehead on the glass and stay there, in the soft still light, close to the blues and gold and straw and close your eyes.
And open them on the oldest dog you ever saw, curled under a bar stool. Blues on the jukebox, trumpets, sax, piano, wonderful magical sounds and arms round your shoulders and singing and swaying and a pool table, a basement, broken glass in a sink. And then sitting, rain pouring.
A café, weak scalding tea and hands on your back, shoving, and—get to fuck, fucking wasted, fucking state of you—and walking, wind pulling, rain battering, into a hotel lobby, and—fine thanks just waiting—and—not in here you don’t out, out—the pavement slamming into the back of your head, shoveshouting, the black sky tripping and tilting, switching places, and so you rest. Just for a minute.
And get up. Upside and downside where you always knew they were. Feet slapping concrete, surer of themselves. A pleasant surprise, all the same, when you find you are on a train. No bag, no coat but on the train.
You accept this is excessive behaviour. You are not a fool. There are reasons people behave like this, of course. In more reflective moments you have considered your own reasons for drinking and found that:
-It was not your father. A careless drinker. A drunk.
-It was not your early losses. People lose things, it happens. You have found things since.
-It was not your marriage. He was right for you, then he wasn’t. No drama there.
-It was neither the cause nor consequence of not having children. Some people are supposed to be parents and some are not. You understand where you fit into this.
And that you need to be careful. All this contemplating, reflecting, you know better than that. But it’s good to be home, it is. A break was exactly what you needed. Andrew is working hard and so are you, happy and busy and then, well, then
you open your eyes. You sit up. It is morning, almost certainly. Daylight. And a Tuesday, perhaps, or Wednesday, you cannot be sure. The word PowerPoint comes into your head, which is distressing, somehow, and so you sit up, try to understand what that word might mean. You are to give a PowerPoint presentation on Tuesday. But this isn’t enough. It makes no sense. You try again, roll the words PowerPoint and presentation round your mind but can’t make anything of them, the meaning utterly lost and panic somewhere nearby, closing round you. So you glance about, stand, stumble, fall back and find the word sofa, a solid comfort, followed by lampshade, cream carpet, blue curtains, which means you are in your living room.
This is good. It means you have nowhere to get back from, and a place to rest. You have a bottle of vodka too, on the table, barely touched. You remember buying it but you can’t remember why. It isn’t a drink you enjoy. Still, you are not yourself, bits of you aching and cracked, you may just crumble entirely, all this worry and confusion and so—any port in a storm—you unscrew the lid, lift it to your lips. Your right arm isn’t in on the plan however and all you manage is to smack the bottle off your lower lip. It doesn’t hurt, not a bit, but it is awkward. You’re bleeding on the carpet, a cream carpet, which is terrible, a terrible disgrace. You go through to the kitchen, get a mug and stand there, bottle in one hand, Arsenal FC mug in the other, and you hear that you are giggling, laughing, and no wonder. This is priceless. This is something people do in TV dramas after terrible marital break-ups and miscarriages and misfortune and you—you have a home, a partner, a job.
You hold the mug to the lip of the bottle just the same, and you pour. Slowly. A clear splash in the bottom. Then you sit on the sofa, feet on the cream carpet, facing the blue curtains. You will sit here until you feel a little better. Andrew moaning and fussing at you like that was unkind. You went too far, true, but this is not about you, this is about Andrew. It was his decision to stop drinking and not yours. He was yelling at himself, poor thing, angry with himself.
You pick up the phone. Everything is clear now, and you are feeling much less afraid. You scroll through and find Claire. Office.
Hillside High, she sings. Can I help? She sounds as if she would really like to help.
It’s me, you say.
Where are you? she says.
Dentist. Say that, will you.
Laura, she says.
Okay, an electrical fault. I’ve had to wait in for an electrician.
It’s gone one, Laura.
One? you say. Really? One?
Claire sighs, a long low sound that makes it clear you’re spoiling her day. That, of course, is unfair, you had to call someone. You wouldn’t just not turn up.
Hang up, she says. You’ve got a stomach bug, okay? You’ve seen your GP this morning. And the connection cuts. A lovely woman Claire, a little dramatic perhaps, but smart, organised. You will see your GP.
Stomach upset? he says, fingers tapping a keyboard.
That’s it, you say. A few days now.
Mmm
I can’t eat a thing, you say.
Mm hmm.
I need a sick note, you say.
He looks up.
I really do need a sick note.
He puts a hand on the desk, pushes gently and glides slowly towards you. A slightly alarming deskside manner, but he seems to enjoy it.
I’m not sure I can give you one, he says. You’ve had several this year.
Well of course, I have, you say. I don’t keep well. Do I seem well to you?
No, he says. You don’t.
Well then, you say. And you smile at him, gently. He is young, newly qualified perhaps.
Tell me, he says. He glides a little closer, well within the limits of personal body space. What do you think is wrong?
Two possibilities. He’s recording this interview—and if so he really should have told you—or he’s been on a communication skills workshop. GPs aren’t what they were, in your opinion. The true healers are gone.
What do you think is really wrong, he says, the emphasis on really, a word spoken in italics. Meaning time to face facts.
Fine. You can play this game, too.
I—you say, in a way you hope suggests defeat. A lot to ask of such a tiny word so you follow up with a hand up to the mouth, a slight shake of the head.
He smiles, nods. Tell me, his professional, understanding eyes say. Tell the doctor.
Sometimes, you say. Sometimes I—
Go on, he says. I think you have to.
A pity he doesn’t have medical students in to see this. You squeeze both fists together. I have a drink, you say, and sink back, collapsed under the weight of disclosure.
Sometimes a few, perhaps?
You nod.
This is difficult, he says. I know it is.
It isn’t actually, it’s a synch. Four weeks off. You are a genius. You walk through the waiting room, past the aching and ailing, and feel a stab of sympathy. This helps, it really does. It stops you from whooping and punching the air.
The doctor, having done the hard work, refers you on to the practice counsellor. Annabelle. A saint of a woman, so kindly you want to punch her repeatedly in her honest, decent face until she stops offering reassurances relating to time and steps. She should tell you to stop wasting her fucking time. There are people, she should tell you, who need her help. People who are actually unwell. But she doesn’t. She listens, she nods. She understands. This is her fault and not yours. All the same, it makes you feel bad, and this makes you drink more, which takes up more time than you really have; your nights and days. This is also her fault. The woman is hopeless, quite possibly dangerous.
But you talk to her anyway. The usual sad stories at first and then increasingly intimate tales of painful separation, infertility and death—a little morbid for your tastes but the hour won’t fill itself. Andrew may leave you, he’s said as much and you could be infertile, you might very well be—that or very lucky. You hadn’t intended to talk so much about dying but Annabelle took to your bereavement with such enthusiasm it seemed churlish to mention the relatively few years you had with your mother, or the many years since she died. Mum would have done the same in your position. A practical woman, you’ve been told.
And so you talk. And between sessions you drink. You have more time than you ever dreamed of, so much it makes you weep. The weeping causes confusion. Annabelle counsels furiously, asks you to hang in there, says it with an exclamation mark, says it at the end of each session until you imagine light-brown, floppy-eared puppies draped softly round the consulting room and laugh so hard and so long that Annabelle sees you daily until you pull yourself together.
You agree the following. You drink too much. You find it difficult to stop after a few drinks. You have lost things through drinking. You have no problem agreeing all this, you would agree to anything in this relationship, this perfect harmony of helping and healing, but Annabelle is less nostalgic and because there’s no such thing in medicine as leaving things well alone, begins to expect things are improving, just a bit? Little by little?
The day you ask for another extension to your sick leave Annabelle loses her nerve.
Doctor is the only one who can do that, she tells you mysteriously.
Laura, he says. How are things?
I need a sick note, you say. Straight to the point, no nonsense.
Ah, he says. Yes.
I’d appreciate it, you say.
I hear you’ve been working very hard, he says. The way he says it. A little bird really did tell him.
I hear you’re fighting fit, he says.
Fighting Fit is capitalized, a brand of energy drink.
And he laughs. You laugh. You laugh together and then you continue laughing alone for a long time, until you realise he is really not giving you any more sick notes.
This is entirely irresponsible of him. You tell him all this in a long fixed look that he mistakes for camaraderie. He pats your arm. Well, he says. All the very best.
And you go back to work. You meet with occupational support staff you never knew existed with job titles you never thought possible. You promise many things to many people. And do none of these things. You will not let them take this away from you. You know how to get there and you always come back.
You open your eyes. Nothing. You close them again. You will stay here while it is dark and quiet. Wait until it is light.
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McGuinty aide denies Liberals tried to influence speaker
Laura Miller, a senior McGuinty adviser, testifies at gas plant hearing
One of Dalton McGuinty's former aides testified Tuesday that Liberal officials did not try to pressure the Speaker of the Ontario legislature to change the preliminary finding of contempt against the Liberal government.
Laura Miller said that emails claiming she wanted the speaker put "on notice" after he found a "prima facie case" of contempt against then-energy minister Chris Bentley for not releasing gas plant documents were distorted.
"Much in that quickly written email exchange has been misinterpreted and torqued," Miller said during testimony.
According to Miller, officials in McGuinty's office thought that Bentley was being unfairly targeted by the Progressive Conservatives — who were also not co-operating with the Liberals to find a solution to the issue that was ordered by the Speaker.
She told the legislature's justice committee Tuesday that taking their concerns to Speaker Dave Levac was "like calling out unfair play to a referee."
The Liberal chair of the committee ruled that opposition members can't ask Miller about her emails regarding the Speaker — even though she spoke about them in her opening statement, which angered NDP house leader Gilles Bisson.
"We've got a Liberal chair who says we can`t ask questions about that subject...it leaves the question, who gave that order?," Bisson said, questioning Premier Kathleen Wynne's promise of transparency during the inquiry.
PC energy critic Vic Fedeli accused Miller of lying when she said she had no correspondence on the cancelled gas plants — even thought she was named and copied on more than 1,000 emails on the issue.
The hearings are examining the contempt motion, which followed the Liberals' decision to scrap gas plants in Oakville and Mississauga at a cost of at least $585 million.
McGuinty prorogued the legislature after the Speaker refused to change his ruling. McGuinty then resigned as premier, which preempt.
Levac put out a statement last week that did not deny Liberals had attempted to persuade him to change his ruling, but added that he never felt pressure when meeting with officials from any of the parties. It was his only comment on the matter so far.
"I have never felt unable to make an informed, objective and procedurally sound decision, free of political interference," Levac said in the statement.
"The fact that the ruling did stand should also speak for itself."
With files from The Canadian Press
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Adam Peterson
Professional Background
Adam C. Peterson specializes in Multifamily Investment Sales in CBRE’s Beverly Hills office. Throughout his decade-plus career brokering commercial assets, Adam has formed enduring professional relationships and an ever-expanding network of principals in Southern California and throughout the United States.
Adam has represented individuals, partnerships, private equity, corporations and banks in the purchase and disposition of apartment buildings, raw land, net-leased retail, industrial, development projects, REO/bank-owned properties, short sales, bankruptcies and performing/nonperforming notes. Adam enjoys being key to his clients’ success and finds ultimate fulfillment in maintaining and nurturing these relationships long-term – the majority of his transactions include repeat clients.
Prior to joining CBRE, Adam spent 9 years at RE/MAX Commercial & Investment Realty where he reached RE/MAX Hall of Fame status and was a consistent top producer in the firm’s Downtown Los Angeles office. Adam is also an experienced presenter and panelist with over a decade of perspective on the Los Angeles commercial real estate market. Beyond CBRE, Adam actively supports various nonprofits serving at-risk youth and the underprivileged.
Education
- Bachelors Degree in Economics and Sociology: Law & Society, University of California, Davis
Professional Affiliations/Accreditations
- National Association of Realtors
- California Association of Realtors
- Beverly Hills & Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors
- Moriah Society
- Santa Monica Conservancy
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Product Overview
Main Features
- Cable cutter
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Mark
Sorenson MNZM
Speaker Profile
Mark Sorenson coached the Black Sox to victory in 2017 at the Softball World Championship in Canada and Silver in 2015. Following the 2017 win, Mark was awarded World Coach of the Year by the World Baseball Softball Council.!
Client Comments for Mark Sorenson MNZM
Mark Sorenson MNZM travels from New Zealand
Client Comments
Client Comments
- Without a doubt Mark was one of the most interesting and entertaining speakers we have ever had at our Club. To hear first hand how the New Zealand team planned and executed the defence of their World Title had the audience enthralled. In short, they did it the hard way and their discipline and dedication is an example that all our national teams should follow.
Johnsonville Club Inc
- [We] needed to provide inspiration on how much more effective we can be as a team - he did this well. A perfect balance between friendly, professional, personal and inspirational.
ANZ
- Mark had obviously studied the brief and tuned his presentation to our theme accordingly. Because of his down to earth presence and presentation, it made the audience more comfortable with and accepting of what he had to say. Many felt his presentation was the best of the invited speakers at the conference.
Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd
Topics
Speaker Topics
- inspiration
- leadership
- motivation
- sport
- teamwork
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"The universe is not required to be in perfect harmony with human ambition."
Carl Sagan
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Are you “pinning”? If not, maybe you should be. Pinterest is a virtual bulletin board, where users can pin images from all over the web to themed boards. The title of your boards are up to you, but you place them into categories, ranging from DIY & Crafts, to Architecture, to Geek, to Women’s or Men’s Apparel.
It’s been widely reported that Pinterest is driving more social media traffic than Google+, and that it has a loyal viewership – the reported average time spent on it is around 88 minutes.
You follow other users the same way you do on Facebook and Twitter, and have the option to comment on or re-pin their pins. (You don’t have to be following users to do this.)
When you pin a photo or image, it becomes a direct link back to the page you pinned it from. But Pinterest doesn’t only work in numbers. While it’s of course beneficial to have more followers to get more traffic to your site, you also want to have good boards.
The basis of Pinterest is inspiration. That’s what people use it to get and give. You want to pin images thoughtfully and carefully, not only from your own website, but from others as well. Spend time building boards, attracting followers and following others. The more inspiring your boards are, the more likely it will be that traffic will increase to your site.
This pinning model has worked best for retailers (re-pin it, click on it, buy it) but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t work if you don’t have a product. All you need are compelling images and some inspiration.
Have you ‘pinned’?
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I love lace! I wore it on my wedding day because I think it's so elegant. Lace is just so classic and pretty and I don't think it'll go out of style anytime soon!
These outfits are so beautiful! I love watching them.
That first dress is so gorgeous!
These are all so fabulous, but that furry gown Lelarose is my favorite!
Great recap of the globes fashion!
Valerie
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CHANNEL PARTNERS Managed cloud-services provider Airespring (Booth 5024 and an Executive Sponsor) has been voted top provider for cloud hosted IP PBX, SIP trunking, Internet, wholesale data and wholesale long distance, making it the most highly awarded carrier of all time by the Telecom Association.
Los Angeles-based AireSpring also placed as a top five telecom carrier in the nation for the call-center telecom, CLEC and data reseller categories, the company said.
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Introduction1. Neotropical Working Forests: Concepts and Realities, by Daniel J. ZarinIndustrial Forestry as a Tropical Conservation Strategy2. Are You a Conservationist or a Logging Advocate?, by Francis E. Putz3. National Forests in the Brazilian Amazon: Opportunities and Challenges, by Adalberto Veríssimo and Paulo Barreto4. Sustainability of Selective Logging of Upland Forests in the Brazilian Amazon: Carbon Budgets and Remote Sensing as Tools for Evaluation of Logging Effects, by Michael Keller, Gregory P. Asner, Natalino Silva and Michael Palace5. Forest Science and the BOLFOR Experience: Lessons Learned about Natural Forest Management in Bolivia, by Francis E. Putz, Michelle A. Pinard, Todd.S. Fredericksen, and Marielos Peña-Cl6. The Business of Forest Certification, by Joshua C. Dickinson, John M. Forgach, and Thomas E. WilsonWorking Forests and Community Development in Latin America7. Communities, Forests, Markets, and Conservation,, by Mariane Schmink8. Making Markets Work for Forest Communities, by Sara J. Scherr, Andy White, and David Kaimowitz9. Inside the Polygon: Emerging Community Tenure Systems and Forest Resource Extraction, by Thomas Ankersen and Grenville Barnes10. Aiming for Sustainable Community Forest Management: The Experiences of Two Communities in Mexico and Honduras, by Catherine Tucker11. Community Forestry for Small-Scale Furniture Production in the Brazilian Amazon, by David McGrath, Charles Peters, and Antônio José Mota Bentes12. Community Forestry as a Strategy for Sustainable Management: Perspectives from Quintana Roo, by David Bray13. Carbon Sequestration Potential through Forestry Activities in Tropical Mexico, by Bernardus de Jong14. Axing the Trees, Growing the Forest: Smallholder Timber Production in the Amazon Várzea, by Robin Sears and Miguel Pinedo-VasquezWorking Forest Paradoxes15. Neotropical Working Forests -- For What and For Whom?, by Janaki Alavalapati and Daniel J. Zarin16. On Defying Nature's End, by Gustavo A.B. da Fonseca, Aaron Bruner, Russell A. Mittermeier, Keith Alger, Clau17. Selective Logging, Forest Fragmentation and Fire Disturbance: Implications of Interaction, by Mark A. Cochrane, David L. Skole, Eraldo A. T. Matricardi, Christopher Barber, and Walter Chomentowski18. Limited or Unlimited Wants in the Presence of Limited Means? Inquiries into the Role of Satiation in Affecting Deforestation, by Arild Angelsen and Martin K. Luckert19. From Staple to Fashion Food: Shifting Cycles and Shifting Opportunities in the development of the Açaí Palm Fruit (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) Economy in the Amazon Estuary, by Eduardo S. Brondizio20. The Homogeocene in Puerto Rico, by Ariel E. LugoEnvisioning a Future for Sustainable Tropical Forest Management21. Conventional Wisdom about Sustainable Forest Management and a Pro-Poor Forest Agenda, by David Kaimowitz22. Governing the Amazon Timber Industry, by Daniel Nepstad, Ane Alencar, Ana Cristina Barros, Eirivelthon Lima, Elsa Mendoza
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This work should be required reading for foresters, biologists, and social scientists.
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DL-Methionine
DL-Methionine Properties
- Melting point:
- 284 °C (dec.)(lit.)
- Density
- 1.34
- refractive index
- 1.5216 (estimate)
- storage temp.
- 0-6°C
- solubility
- 1 M HCl: 0.5 M at 20 °C, clear, colorless
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- Crystals or Crystalline Powder
- pka
- 2.13(at 25℃)
- color
- White
- Water Solubility
- 2.9 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
- Merck
- 14,5975
- BRN
- 636185
- Stability:
- Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidising agents.
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DL-Methionine Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
DescriptionMethionine (2-amino-4(methylthio)-butanoic acid) is one of the essential amino acids, which are used by our bodies to make proteins and can only be supplied by diets. Methionine is found in metal, fish, and dairy products, and it plays an important role in many cell functions.
With an asymmetric carbon, methionine molecules can be D (Dextrogyre) or L (Levogyre), optical isomers. L-methionine is the biologically active form of methionine in proteins. D-methionine is converted into L-methionine by enzymatic processes inside animal bodies in such a way that L- and D-methionine are equivalent for animal nutrition. D,L-methionine (DLM) is the most common form of commercialized methionine, composed of the racemic mixture of D and L-methionine. D,L-methionine is commercialized as a white crystalline powder, containing 99% of active substance, or in a brown liquid form with 40% purity, made from the dissolution of D,L-methionine in sodium hydroxide.
Methionine is used to prevent liver damage in acetaminophen (Tylenol) poisoning. It is also used to increase the acidity of urine, to treat liver disorders, and to improve wound healing. Furthermore, it is used for the treatment of depression, alcoholism, allergies, asthma, copper poisoning, radiation side effects, schizophrenia, drug withdrawal, and Parkinson's disease. Methionine is registered as an ingredient for use in cosmetics as antistatic and for skin conditioning (Commission Decision 2006/257/EC).
D,L-methionine is used in animal feeds for poultry and pigs, as well as in diets for cats and dogs. D,L-methionine technically pure protected with copolymer vinylpyridine/styrene, and D,L-methionine protected with ethylcellulose when used as a feed additive for ruminants, are currently authorized for use for all animal species and ruminants, respectively, by Regulation (EU) No 469/2013.
References[1] DL-Methionine from Methional and Hyddrogen Cyanide – Cost Analysis – Methionine E11A (2016)
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Chemical PropertiesWhite crystalline powder
UsesAn essential nonpolar amino acid with oxidative stress defense properties
DefinitionChEBI: A sulfur-containing amino acid that is butyric acid bearing an amino substituent at position 2 and a methylthio substituent at position 4.
Purification MethodsCrystallise it from hot water or EtOH. Also purify it by dissolving it in H2O and passing through an Amberlite IR-120 resin (NH4+ form). The eluate is concentrated and then passed through Amberlite IR-4B resin, and this eluate is evaporated to dryness. The residue is washed with EtOH, then Me2CO, dried and recrystallised from aqueous EtOH (colourless plates) [Baddiley & Jamieson J Chem Soc 4283 1954]. [Greenstein & Winitz The Chemistry of the Amino Acids J. Wiley, Vol 3 p 2125 1961, Beilstein 4 IV 3190.]
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Acrolein Cupric acetate monohydrate Water Sodium cyanide METHYL MERCAPTAN L-Methionine Ammonium bicarbonate
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(Reuters) -- The publisher of The Baltimore Sun newspaper said on Monday she would resign to join The Tampa Tribune in Florida as its president and publisher.
The resignation comes as parent company Tribune Co. tries to cut costs and fends off a call for its breakup by its largest shareholder.
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Former Preferred partner faces federal tax charges
COLUMBUS – The former managing partner of a Ross County employment services business has been indicted in connection with what federal prosecutors are calling a million-dollar “employment tax scheme.”
On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted Abigail S. Patches, 44, of Chillicothe, on nine counts related to allegations of failing to account for and pay employment taxes of $1,088,894.60 to the IRS.
The indictment claims that between January 2008 and January 2011, Patches operated Preferred Staffing of Ohio, a staffing company that paired employees with client-employers. Prosecutors say Patches failed to truthfully account for and pay federal income taxes and FICA taxes, which include Social Security taxes and Medicare taxes, that were withheld from the compensation of Preferred Staffing employees.
“Business owners have a responsibility to withhold income taxes for their employees and then remit those taxes to the Internal Revenue Service,” said Kathy A. Enstrom, special agent in charge with IRS Criminal Investigation at the Cincinnati Field Office. “Employment tax fraud can also impact employees, who may see future benefits such as Social Security, medicare or unemployment compensation reduced or eliminated because of their employers not complying with the law.”
Failing to account for and pay employment taxes to the IRS carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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New Kashmir (Kashmere Kashmire Cashmere) White Granite Is A Popular Cost in White Kitchen Granite Ideas Granite, New Kashmir White Granite, Bianco Kashmere White granite, Bianco Kashmir White granite, Cachemire White granite, Cashmeere White granite, Cashmere White granite, Cashmire White granite, Kaishmir White granite, Kashimir White granite, Kashmere White granite, Kashmire White granite, Kasmiere White granite, White Kashmir replacement granite, Kashmir Ivory Granite
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Fernand Collomb (1902-1981)
Senufo tom-tom drummers
Batteurs de tam-tam snoufo
signed lower right F. Collomb
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98.5 x 88.5 cm
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From the northern Ivory Coast and French Sudan, the Senufo people were outstanding musicians, using gongs and a variety of drums, horns and flutes. Here, the drummers wear raffia skirts, ankle bracelets and a feather stuck in a headband, still worn today by folkloric groups.
We are grateful to Patrick Van Roekeghem, co-author (with Attilio Gaudio) of Etonnante Cte d'Ivoire (Paris, Karthala, 1984), for his assistance in preparing this catalogue
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As of 1 p.m., several suspects were in custody for questioning and a large amount of electronics was in evidence but no one was officially under arrest.
Coincidentally, a Texas Department of Corrections bus broke down on the main lanes of the Interstate directly across from the scene, leading some to speculate that inmates had escaped and were holding hostages in the motel. However, a CPD officer who assisted in the transfer of the inmates onto another bus said they told him they were preparing to be released on Friday.
Read more in tomorrow's Courier…
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A businessman who has appeared before magistrates 24 times in 14 months on anti-social behaviour order hearings has been made sick by the stress of having to attend court, it was claimed.
Stephen Thoms was due to stand trial yesterday for three alleged breaches of an Asbo imposed last February for terrorising his neighbours in Auckland, Chester-le-Street.
But the trial could not go ahead after magistrates heard Thoms, 47, had been given a sick note for two weeks which said he is suffering from "acute stress reaction". A letter was handed to Peterlee magistrates which said he was unable to deal with court proceedings until after a period of rest.
An application to postpone the trial to another date was turned down by the magistrates on Wednesday, but yesterday Thoms' barrister, Mike Hill, made a fresh appeal to a different bench to defer the case, claiming its high profile had affected Thoms.
He said: "He has been in court many times over the past year or so for alleged breaches of the Asbo and for the obtaining of the Asboitself.
"He has been particularly newsworthy as his case has been in the newspapers repeatedly."
Mr Hill asked magistrates to reverse the decision of the other bench because in 24 appearances this was the first time Thoms had asked the court to vacate trial proceedings for him.
Magistrates granted his request and adjourned the trial to July 18. But warned that if a further sick note is submitted, a different bench may deal with the case in Thoms' absence.
Thoms, who denies three separate breaches of an Asbo between August 20 and 22 last year when it is alleged he trespassed on a neighbour's garden with his car, was granted a continuation of his conditional bail.
He waged a six-month campaign of harassment against his neighbours, verbally abusing them and even pushing faeces through a letterbox.
Police secured an interim Asbo on Thoms in November 2004, but it took until February last year for the full order to be granted as Thoms denied allegations against him.
While dates were being set for the full application, Thoms breached the interim order, by photographing the home of a neighbour, so was brought back before JPs on a number of occasions. He was finally sentenced for this breach in January this year and given a 12-month community rehabilitation order and ordered to pay costs of £250.
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Newcastle United may have lost eight times this season, but only twice have they really been outplayed by the opposition.
Fulham’s 3-1 demolition of the Magpies at St James’ Park last month is the most-recent example, but Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-0 victory on Tyneside on Boxing Day would be the other.
Carlos Carvalhal’s side didn’t just beat United though, they physically dominated Rafa Benitez’s men on their own patch.
After that match, some Newcastle supporters understandably started to get nervous that United may not secure an automatic-promotion slot come the end of the campaign, so impressive were the play-off-chasing Owls.
But, more than three months on, it is the Magpies who look set to finish in the top two come May, while Wednesday are still scrapping to secure a top-six spot - something United are already mathematically guaranteed as a minimum.
“Yeah, they were well organised and deserved to win,” Benitez replied when asked about the Owls’ impressive victory on Tyneside.
“When you have the same manager, you have more or less the same team, you know the division and have been working with the same players for a while, then the understanding between them all is good.
“The gameplan for them is easy to follow.
“You could see it was a good game, and preparing for this game we have seen more or less the same things: A good team, well organised, know what to do, dangerous.
“And if they are in the play-offs, it’s because they deserve to be there.”
As Benitez says, Wednesday are in sixth on merit - but United also deserve to be top of the league, too.
Half of Newcastle’s 26 victories have come on the road and, should they win on Saturday, then Benitez’s men will set a new club record of 14 away wins in a single league campaign.
In fact, the Magpies have claimed 41 points on the road - a full 10 more than any other second-tier side - and have been defeated on just three occasions on their travels.
They have scored 32 goals in 20 away games and conceded just 12.
Put simply, Newcastle are the best away side in the division by a distance.
So, despite the Owls’ impressive win in December, United will head to Hillsborough full of confidence that they can make a statement of their own in South Yorkshire.
“More than just strong, they are quick and intensive,” Benitez warned of this Wednesday side, however.
“When they go forward, they press high.
“They were running a lot but also because they’re well organised, on the counter attack it seems they were faster and better too.
“It will be tough and difficult, especially now they are in a play-off position.
“Like a lot of teams they are fighting for their target, just like us.”
United must fight for another win this weekend without Isaac Hayden, Jack Colback or Ciaran Clark.
Hayden is being eased back into action, while Colback has been suffering from a virus and Clark is yet to fully recover from his medial knee-ligament injury.
DeAndre Yedlin and Rolando Aarons have stepped up their training intensity, but neither will travel to Hillsborough, with Benitez conscious not to risk any players before he is 100 per cent sure they are fit enough to be involved.
Instead, Mo Diame could well continue to operate in the deep-lying midfield role in which he has excelled, while Chancel Mbemba could yet retain his place at centre-back.
There will be around 3,000 Newcastle fans at the game in South Yorkshire cheering United on in the hope they break the club record for away wins and take another step towards promotion.
But the club did ask for a greater number of tickets, only to be knocked back.
“If we don’t have 6,000 like other games, hopefully they can still help the team as they have done all season,” Benitez said of the fans
“But 3,000 is still really good and hopefully they will make a difference.
“It’s a pity there can’t be more, but I will be pleased to celebrate with those who are there if we win.”
The Owls may have won the battle at St James’ Park, but United are determined to claim victory in the skirmish in South Yorkshire.
As for the ultimate war, it is Newcastle who appear destined to win promotion - while Wednesday’s ultimate fate remains far more uncertain.
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Thanks to VVS Films, Cinemablographer has ten (10) pairs of tickets to sneak peeks of The Edge of Seventeen at the following screenings:
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As we move into an era of complete digitization, where technology will connect everything from people, processes and data to things, an era which describe as the ‘Internet of Everything’ (IoE), countries, organizations and people alike will need to rethink how they approach national infrastructure on a grand scale..
A study conducted by Cisco Consulting Services, projects that the IoE could generate over SAR 50 Billion ($14.3 Billion) in value for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s public sector over the next decade. The IoE will help the Saudi government create value by saving money, improving employee productivity, generating new revenue and enhancing citizen benefits. The same study identified the top avenues through which government can deliver on this value which include strategies around the following areas: smart grid, cyber security, transportation/travel, mobile collaboration, chronic disease management, payments, counterfeit drug programs, telework, waste management and smart street lighting.
In this year’s World Economic Forum’s Network Readiness Index reported in the Cisco sponsored Global Information Technology Report 2015 (GITR), Saudi Arabia was ranked 35(out of 143 places). Despite dropping 3 places, the Kingdom remains one of the leaders in Network Readiness in the MENAP region, not too far from the other Gulf Cooperation Council members: the UAE (23rd), Qatar (27th), and Bahrain (30th). The drop has been driven mostly by increasing ICT costs although recent improvements in Internet and telephony market competition in the country should reverse this trend.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can make massive strides towards becoming fully digital, thereby connecting more citizens and bringing about positive social and economic change, by improving its Networked Readiness. With political will and commitment from the private sector, progress can be made in bringing the benefit of information, communication technologies (ICT’s) to more people. That is why it is very promising to see that the government is aware that the Kingdom is ripe for transformation and is taking active steps to position the Kingdom as an attractive environment for global business investments. Technology is at an inflection point and Saudi Arabia’s economy needs to prioritize ICT adoption to take full advantage of the benefits that embracing digital transformation strategies will offer.
As digitization accelerates, cutting edge infrastructure will help to further increase the Kingdom the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia becomes even more competitive on the global stage.
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It’s likely to be another smoky day as the current weather pattern is drawing smoke from western wildfires into the region on northwest winds. Mike McDonald at the weather office says it won’t be with us much longer once the winds start to shift tomorrow and push the smoke out. He says it’s not unusual for wildfire smoke to drift into the region at this time of year.
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We are opening at 2pm in conjunction with Project DC as a registration bar as well as a stop on the Independence Day Bar Crawl. DJs are starting then and are playing all afternoon and night. We'll have Corn Hole set up on the main floor and we are offering exclusive crawl drink specials and a $5 bar food menu for the crawl and then we are rolling into Saturday Night at the Ballroom! The DJ in our Ballroom plays a mix of Old School, Hip Hop and Top 40...guaranteed to get you shaking with a perfect combination of ardent audio, captivating video and cutting edge lasers. Rooftop Pavilion is open WEATHER PERMITTING. Cover charge starts at 10pm and is $5.
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Click on an alumni listing from Sweetwater, TX to find more information about the person.
The listing of alumni from Sweetwater, TX includes graduates from 2 schools. To filter results, select a Sweetwater, TX high school using the links to the right. The Sweetwater alumni list on this page come from a variety of sources. Clicking one of your friends will give you locations that you can get back in touch with the fellow graduate. To view alumni that graduated in Sweetwater around your class year, enter your graduation year in the search box at the top of the page. You may also be able to find friends close to your home town. We also have listings for graduates from Roscoe, TX, Trent, TX, or Roby, TX.
Approximately 700 of residents in Sweetwater (7%) are the normal age for attending high school (15-19). Also, around 300 Sweetwater residents (3%) are the average age for high school seniors (18-19). Population stats are from the United States Census Bureau.
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TRAINING CLINICS
Typically I have a Spring and Fall clinic be sure to watch for upcoming fall 2018 dates
NEXT CLINIC --- SEPT 14, 15, 16 2018 working spots 80.00 a day, auditing 30.00
GENERAL CLINIC INFO
The training clinics are held in Switzerland County in Fairview, Indiana. ( 1 hr from Cincinnati,OH - 2hrs from Indianapolis,IN - 2 hrs from Lexington, KY) Several places to stay 30 min to 1 hour away in Rising Sun, Aurora, Madison and Carollton KY
The Clinics are Open to ALL LEVELS ALL BREEDS
We will be limiting the number of working/dog spots to allow each team adequate time.
The sheep will be wool sheep and lambs along with a few young Katahdins. There are appropriate sheep for all work. We have a variety of places to work appropriate for different stages of training - a 60ft round pen, a 250x150 training field and larger areas when needed.
ALL DOGS COMING ONTO PROPERTY MUST BE CURRENT ON VACCINATIONS, HEARTWORM PREVENTION, FECAL CHECK AND Flea and tick meds - I will check information with your veterinarian. This policy ensures minimal risk to other dogs attending the training clinic.
Lunch and refreshments are generally provided.
Clinic Format
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED with form and full payment to hold your working spot. Typically due 1 month prior to clinic
The usual clinic format - working once before lunch and then again afterward.
If you want to work a different dog in the morning and afternoon sessions this must be OK'd by the clinician.
You may enter any or all days of the clinic.
Clinics are set up so that you learn from every handler and dog that is attending the clinic.
It is not necessarily the amount of time You work with Your Dog that will be the most beneficial - it is the information you take home from the clinic that will help you with each dog you work with.
It is a good idea to come to the clinic with goals for yourself but the clinician may see other things that need to be addressed.
You may want to consider private lessons if the clinic format and learning from everyone else is not what you are looking for. Each Clinician hold the clinic as they see best.
Auditing (come learn without a dog) is available for all clinics but you also must register
A FEW RULES
- I expect everyone will be encouraging and respectful of each other.
- Dogs must be on a leash or in a crate when not working.
- You need to pick up after your dog.
- DO NOT drive into yard if gates are shut. The gates are closed to protect my dogs and sheep. Before the start of clinics I need to not only let my dogs loose to do their thing but also am moving sheep to different areas across the yard
- IF you need to leave please make sure all dogs are with owners on leash before you start your vehicle
- IF your dog is not good with other dogs or people I let me know
- Many clinicians do not allow video taping so please ask for permission
Entry form and check must be received by One Month prior to the clinic date. Working spots will only be held when I receive full payment. Checks will be cashed upon arrival at my convenience.
If you have paid for a working spot and are unable to attend you are welcome to sell your working spot. The person you sell your spot to must contact me and fill out a registration form, the money exchange will between you and the person you sell your spot to.
Refunds Only if clinic is canceled.
Please email me if you are interested in a working spot and it is past the entry date there may be spots open.
We will adjust the clinic start time depending on the time of year, temperatures and do what is best for the dogs and livestock.
We will work rain or shine. Dress in layers, it get windy here
No camping due to guardian dogs and no available firm parking for big rigs, several RV parks within 30 min
Be sure to bring a chair, notepad, dog crate you can set in the shade, ect.
We will try to get together with everyone and go out to supper one evening.
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New Parent Tours
We are now offering some dates for our Prospective Parent Tours. If you would like to book onto one of these tours please ring reception on 01932 224300.
1st October 9 am
4th October 9 am
17th October 9 am
18th October 9 am
5th November 9 am
6th November 9 am
15th November 9 am
20th November 9 am
23rd November 9 am
9th October 1.30 pm
10th October 1.30 pm
30th October 1.30 pm
31st October 1.30 pm
13th November 1.30 pm
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Bernie Sanders is headed to "Saturday Night Live," the Vermont senator's campaign confirmed on Friday.
Saturday's live sketch-comedy show will be hosted by Larry David, who impersonated the Democratic presidential candidate on "SNL" back in October.
It is unclear to what the senator's role will be on the late-night show.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 28, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MRI Interventions, Inc. (OTCQB:MRIC) today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.
Revenues were $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and $1.0 million for the same period in 2015, an increase of $384,000, or 38%, attributable to increases in the Company’s ClearPoint® system reusable and disposable products.
ClearPoint disposable product sales for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $1.1 million, compared with $840,000 for the same period in 2015, representing an increase of $264,000, or 31%. This increase was due primarily to a greater number of procedures performed using the ClearPoint system within a larger installed base for ClearPoint in the three months ended March 31, 2016, relative to the same period in 2015.
ClearPoint reusable product sales for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $262,000, compared with $137,000 for the same period in 2015. Reusable products consist primarily of computer hardware and software bearing sales prices that are appreciably higher than those for disposable products and historically have fluctuated from quarter to quarter.
Gross margin on product revenues was 49% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to 61% for the same period in 2015. The decrease in gross margin was due primarily to: (a) an increase in the three months ended March 31, 2016, relative to the same period in 2015, in the allocation of indirect labor to production activities, commensurate with the Company’s transition from a focus on research and development to commercial activities; and (b) an unfavorable product mix related to reusable product sales.
Research and development costs were $657,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $528,000 for the same period in 2015, an increase of $129,000, or 25%. The increase was due primarily to increases in the three months ended March 31, 2016, relative to the same period in 2015, in: (a) software development costs incurred in connection with the Company’s development of the next generation of the ClearPoint operating system; (b) compensation and recruiting costs related to new personnel; (c) project research costs undertaken in connection with government grants; and (d) licensing fees. These increases were partially offset by: (i) an increase in the three months ended March 31, 2016, relative to the same period in 2015, in the allocation of research and development personnel costs to manufacturing in connection with the Company’s transition from a focus on research and development to that commercial activities; and (ii) a reduction in travel costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $2.3 million in the same period in 2015, a decrease of $314,000, or 14%. This decrease was attributable primarily to decreases in: (a) compensation costs, both cash and stock-based; and (b) professional fees. Also contributing to the decrease was the allocation of costs, in the three months ended March 31, 2016, to manufacturing in connection with the Company’s transition from a research and development focus to commercial activities. These fluctuations were partially offset by an increase in other general and administrative costs such as public company and investor relations expenses.
During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company recorded a gain of $160,000, and during the same period in 2015, the Company recorded a loss of $783,000, from changes in the fair value of derivative liabilities associated with certain warrants the Company issued in the 2012 and 2013 private placement transactions.
The Company’s operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $1.9 million, as compared with $2.9 million for the same period in 2015, an improvement of $1.0 million, or 34%. Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $2.0 million, as compared with $3.9 million for the same period in 2015, an improvement of $1.9 million, or 48%.
Management’s Comments
“We had another strong quarter of growth,” said Frank Grillo, President and Chief Executive Officer of MRI Interventions. “Our technology was utilized in 122 procedures, and our disposable product revenue reached a new high of more than $1.1 million. With two capital sales and an additional three sites starting evaluations, our installed base now consists of 45 hospitals, and interest continues to grow. Word is out among surgeons and neurologists regarding our more patient friendly approach to deep brain stimulation, better accuracy during laser ablation, and precision in biopsy.
“Our efforts to reduce our cash utilization continue to payoff. Our operating loss declined 34% from the first quarter of 2015, and our use of cash for operations declined 43%. We continue to focus on growing our business efficiently, and we are achieving our goals.
“This coming quarter, we have two of our largest trade shows of the year, where we will have the opportunity to show our technology to surgeons in hands-on workshops, in sponsored lectures and on the exhibit floor. We believe these events will be a great opportunity to educate more surgeons regarding our technology and its positive impact on patient care.
“With 31% growth in disposable revenue, adoption is clearly on the rise, and momentum continues to build. We believe our customers are realizing the benefits our technology brings to hospitals, physicians and their patients.”
Teleconference Information
Investors and analysts are invited to listen to a live broadcast review of the Company's 2016 first quarter financial results today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) that may be accessed by visiting the Company's website at May 5, 2016 MRI Interventions, Inc.
Building on the imaging power of magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, MRI Interventions is creating innovative platforms for performing the next generation of minimally invasive surgical procedures. The ClearPoint®: the Company’s ability to obtain additional financing; estimates regarding the sufficiency of the Company’s cash resources; Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2016, which the Company expects to file in May 2016 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Contact: Harold A. Hurwitz, Chief Financial Officer (949) 900-6833
Source:MRI Interventions, Inc.
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Investors may be wary of Apple's recent patent dispute in China, but the Beijing's move likely won't work, a legal expert told CNBC.
"Apple can flip around and shut this whole thing down," said Dan Harris, lawyer at Harris Moure and author of the China Law Blog. "I'm predicting this, in the end, is going to have zero impact on Apple in China other than the fact that this is a messed up situation in the short term."
Apple shares held lower Friday morning as investors received head-scratching news that sales of iPhone 6 and 6 Plus devices were banned in Beijing.
Intellectual property regulators ruled those iPhones were too similar to an existing Chinese phone, and production would soon be halted, sending shares almost 2 percent lower in pre-market trading. But Apple told CNBC that all iPhone models 6 and higher were for sale today in China, and that it had appealed an administrative order from a regional patent tribunal in Beijing last month.
"As a result the order has been stayed pending review by the Beijing IP Court," Apple told CNBC, as the stock leveled off, down 1.8 percent mid-day.
"News of China iPhone bans greatly exaggerated, New York Times reporter Paul Mozur tweeted. "They're still on sale at Apple stores in BJ. Low-level ruling...so probably not huge deal."
The phone in questions is Baili's 100C (which is also branded as 100+), which is central to the design patent infringement dispute. (Information about that company is, to put it mildly, hard to come by.) Though Harris doesn't know the details of that case, he said that design patents, unlike the patents most Americans think of, are simply based on an aesthetic look, and can be invalidated by showing that Apple was using the design first.
"I don't know, the iPhone exterior has been pretty similar for years and years, so I don't know what it is that this person is claiming," Harris said. "Basing this on what we have seen, Apple will just crush this company. Maybe the Chinese company wanted money or publicity, maybe it's legitimate. But if everybody were super confident that the Chinese company had a strong design patent the order probably would not have been stayed."
China is the world leader in patent filings and litigation, according to researchers at the Santa Clara University School of Law, with roughly 80 percent more patent suits filed than the United States in 2012, and 40 percent more patent applications than the U.S. in 2014, for instance. Indeed, Harris said, he's seen patent disputes against his clients go from one yearly to about one monthly, because design patents in China are not substantively reviewed.
By making it this far, the 100C has gotten farther than most Chinese design patent disputes Harris has dealt with. Still, he said, "the lower court order oftentimes never has any real impact."
Wall Street has become highly sensitive to Apple's maneuvers in China after the tech titan's second quarter earnings were hurt by sales in Hong Kong. Greater China sales, once the tech giant's fastest growing market, fell to $12.49 billion in the second quarter, the company said, a 26 percent year-over-year decline.
Frank Gillett, an analyst at Forrester, said that the news will obviously raise concerns for investors, especially those prone to "conspiracy theories," as by focusing on a local area and a prior iPhone generation, the move could be viewed as a low-intensity warning from the Chinese government. But given the uncertainty around China's intentions, he remains focused on Apple's product offerings.
"Apple wants to be there [in China], they believe they offer a premium product, they're doing their best to offer the market something within in the confines of their core beliefs," Gillett said. "The actions that are taken against or with Apple are symbolic of the interactions the Chinese government will have with other foreign companies. Chinese actors are probably conscious of that symbolism."
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Box reported quarterly results on Wednesday that beat analyst expectations, and revenue that was above estimates. But the company's guidance for the first quarter was lighter than Wall Street's forecasts.
- EPS: loss of 10 cents per share vs. loss of 14 cents per share, adjusted, expected by Thomson Reuters consensus estimate
- Revenue: $109.9 million vs. $108.9 million expected by Thomson Reuters
That's compared to the comparable year-ago loss of 26 cents per share. Revenue was up 29 percent year-over-year from $85.0 million.
- Q1 EPS guidance: Loss of 14 cents to 15 cents vs. loss of 12 cents per share, adjusted, expected by Thomson Reuters
- Q1 revenue guidance: Range of $114 million to $115 million vs. $115.1 million expected by Thomson Reuters
Still, the company hit a major goal: It generated positive free cash flow for the first time in the fourth quarter.
"We don't need to raise any more capital in the market — we are self-sufficient," CEO Aaron Levie told CNBC. "We got here through growth of the business."
Shares were down slightly after hours.
The enterprise cloud technology company has seen shares rise more than 50 percent over the past year, as it expanded in Europe, added more collaboration tools, and ramped up in industries like finance, government and science. The company has integrations with tech heavyweights like Google, Mircosoft and IBM, and 71,000 business customers ranging from AstraZeneca to Southwest Airlines.
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Banking technology firm Cennox has announced a deal to buy the European division of 3SI Security Systems, with a view to expanding its hardware, software and security provision. It follows an international upward trend in consumers making transactions using automated teller machines (ATMs).
The acquisition, announced on Wednesday, will mean all of 3SI's European employees, its Brussels-based head offices and supporting infrastructure will join the U.K.-headquartered cash machine maker with immediate effect.
"Cennox has enjoyed an excellent working relationship with 3SI. Our acquisition of the European division of 3SI Security Systems is also great news for our new colleagues and customers across Europe already accessing these products," Cennox's CEO Clive Nation said in a statement on Tuesday.
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 07, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (“Altisource”) (NASDAQ:ASPS) will report earnings for the second quarter of 2017. A press release and presentation will be available on Altisource’s website in the Investor Relations section.
Altisource will also host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT on the same day to discuss its second quarter 2017 market. Additional information is available at.
CONTACT: Michelle D. Esterman Chief Financial Officer T: +352 2469 7950 E: [email protected]
Source:Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A.
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Hoping to stir up some action in a stagnant tools market, Informix (IFMX) plans to release a new modular development toolkit early next year for building Web and client-server applications.
Informix, a rising star that recently deposed Sybase (SYBS) as the number-two database software maker, is attempting to revamp an existing tool, called New Era, to make it more attractive to intranet application developers. The company hopes that a new New Era will jump-start its tools revenue, which has remained flat despite double-digit growth in the company's database software business, according to CEO Phil White.
The idea behind the components strategy is to let developers mix and match tools that perform specific functions, instead of asking companies to pay for an entire toolset that does everything but fix the corporate plumbing. New Era is also being revised to work with the company's upcoming Universal Server database software for handling multiple data types, as well as software from competitors, including Oracle and Sybase.
"People are not willing to pay much for tools anymore, so if we can componentize our tools, we may see an uptick," said White.
While New Era is priced at roughly $1,000 per developer, the component version will sell for a fraction of that, presumably making it more appealing to developers growing accustomed to downloading the new breed of dirt-cheap or free development tools from the Web.
White said the component version of New Era will consist of a single development environment with optional components for building Java, fourth-generation language, and Web client applications, along with other undisclosed components.
The Java component will be a version of the company's JWorks tool, a Java-based drag-and-drop visual development tool due next year, said Brett Bachman, general manager of enterprise products at Informix.
The component toolkit will be delivered as a point upgrade to New Era 3.0, which is itself set to ship next month. Version 3.0 has been redesigned to support the development of applications that use the complete spectrum of data types, including text, video, and images. All this data, inaccessible from traditional databases, will be stored in the Universal Server database, which will also debut early next month.
But Informix won't be the only one looking to catch new customers with componentized tools. Microsoft plans to take a similar tack with its Visual Basic, Visual C++, Visual J++, and Visual FoxPro development tools in future releases.
Microsoft will also unify the look and feel of its tools by providing a common front end using its Developer's Studio interface technology. The idea is that components for developing Visual Basic or other code will then plug into the Developer's Studio interface.
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You'll need a Volt Meter and research "power supply green wire test" to see if the power supplies are coming up.
There are too many reasons for this to fail. For example you may need some other ATX12V power lead that is common but you omitted so much detail that all I can do is note these items.
Bob
I have a 24 pin motherboard and the pc would shut off after 30 mins with the original 300 watt power supply. I went to put a 20 pin power supply in place that was 250 watts and it powered up but nothing shows on the monitor except the screen lights up black. It also would not power off so I had to shut off the surge protector. I went to put the original 300 watt psu in and it still does the same thing. Could I have shorted something out or do I just need a new power supply?
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The design center, announced Thursday, marks the latest example of U.S. technology companies performing higher-level tasks abroad--a trend that raises concerns about the United States losing its edge in technology.
Dell declined to say how many employees will work at the Singapore center. But the company said it will focus on display and imaging products, and will join four other design centers that Dell has set up in Taiwan, China, India and the United States.
"Singapore offers a robust technology ecosystem, with the right elements in place--a highly skilled, highly educated talent pool that's relevant to our needs; a pro-business environment; sound infrastructure and good connectivity; well-regulated yet flexible financial infrastructure; and sound intellectual property management and protection policies," Dell Chief Executive Kevin Rollins said in a statement.
The Singapore location offers other benefits too, according to Dell. "With Singapore being one of our key regional bases since 1995, we are able to leverage our corporate infrastructure that's already in place," Rollins said. "We can also maintain our competitiveness by being near where we source key technologies used in our displays and imaging products. Being close to our supplier base lets us reap the benefits of streamlined sourcing and distribution, translating into value products at competitive pricing to customers in Singapore as well as in other parts of the world."
Dell has been noted for focusing more on manufacturing efficiency than research and development. Still, the Texas-based company said the team in Singapore joins more than 4,000 engineering professionals at Dell worldwide.
Dell spokeswoman Jennifer Richard declined to say how many design engineers work in the United States.
Dell is hardly the only U.S.-based technology company conducting research or development-type activities abroad. Motorola, Microsoft, IBM and Hewlett-Packard are among those that do so. At the same time, some leading companies in the PC and mobile phone industries hail from Asia, such as Korea-based Samsung.
Given this state of affairs, along with the shift of much software programming work to India especially, some analysts worry about the United States ceding its longstanding dominance in the realm of computer technology.
Asked about whether the new design center represented a blow to U.S. technology leadership, Richard argued that the company has a global perspective. "The Singapore design center and our other design centers in fact are very much part of Dell's strategy to expand our business and expand our business around the world," she said.
Dell has a goal of reaching $80 billion in revenue within three to four years. The company expects 55 percent of the revenue growth to come from international markets.
"We have customers in every part of the world," Richard said. "It makes sense to reach those customers in whatever is the most efficient and cost-effective way."
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The Justice Department says the Samsung vs. Apple legal battle shouldn't go back here.CNET
Even the US Department of Justice is tired of the epic legal battle between Apple and Samsung.
The agency has recommended that the Supreme Court deny Samsung's request for a new review of its case, also known as a writ of certiorari.
It's the latest tick of a five-year legal battle waged between two of the largest technology companies in the world. There seemed to be some sense of resolution last year when Samsung won a unanimous victory in the Supreme Court over how much it should pay for copying some of Apple's key designs. But lawsuits don't die easily.
Samsung in March asked the Supreme Court to review another aspect of the case, a 2014 verdict that awarded Apple $120 million for patent infringement. Apple filed its own response in May, arguing that the high court doesn't need to look at the matter -- an assessment with which the Justice Department agrees.
"In the view of the United States, the petition for a writ of certiorari should be denied," said a filing from earlier this month.
Samsung declined to comment. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Apple and Samsung have been battling over patents since 2012, and a question about how much money could be owed for infringing design patents made its way to the Supreme Court in October 2016, with a ruling for Samsung coming in December. The Supreme Court sent the case back to a lower court to make a new determination on the damages.
Much of the attention on this legal battle has cooled as Apple has focused its sights on a new legal squabble, this one with chipmaker Qualcomm over the value of the components used in iPhones.
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After the final horn sounded, the confetti fell and the 2016 NCAA® Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship team was crowned at NRG Stadium in Houston.
For years, Coke has produced commemorative cans for the winning team’s hometown markets, but Villanova Wildcats fans experienced the latest in the company’s innovative efforts to connect with consumers in real time. On Monday night, after Villanova won the championship on a buzzer-beating 3-point shot and fans filed out of the stands, they were handed limited-edition Villanova Championship
The cans were created to not only commemorate the win and honor Villanova University in real time, but also to complement the new Share a Coke and a Song campaign. The cans featured the Wildcats’ logo and the lyric “One Shining Moment” from the song featured each year in a highlight reel at the conclusion of the championship broadcast. It was a must-have souvenir for Villanova fans that seemingly appeared out of thin air.
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“Everybody wants information in real time,” says Kasia Horner, who handles NCAA sports marketing for Coke. “It’s one thing for media and creative content to react to the outcome of a game and be produced and distributed in real time. It’s another thing for a consumer goods company to react, produce and distribute their product in real time. And that’s exactly what we did at the Final Four.”
The real-time commemorative can program started as a test during last year’s NCAA Men’s Final Four in Indianapolis, and the team brought it back for this year’s finale.
“These are the innovations that we want to look to as we find new and different ways to inspire and engage our customers,” said Louis Ross, senior packaging graphics manager,
When the tournament bracket was announced on Selection Sunday, Horner determined which teams had marketing relationships with
“We were left with three
When it was determined that Villanova and North Carolina would compete in the championship game, Horner put into motion the production of the commemorative cans for both schools along with a special Final Four commemorative design. In a matter of 36 hours, 60,000 cans were produced, filled in the Houston bottling plant and delivered to NRG Stadium.
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“It’s a unique challenge in that it’s not a normal production process,” Ross says. “You have to coordinate everything in real time. There is constant coordination and communication to make sure everything is in place.
“The bottler began filling the commemorative cans at 3 a.m. the morning of the championship game and they were ready for delivery in a matter of hours.”
The cans were then placed on two
After the winner was determined, the losing team’s cans were kept under wraps and returned to the bottling facility, where they were destroyed and recycled, in order to ensure there were no inaccurate cans in the market.
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The exclusive “One Shining Moment” commemorative cans were only available to fans who attended the game, which made it a very unique gift and a great example of the partnership between
“This is our 14th year as a Corporate Champion of the NCAA. We are always looking for opportunities to be innovative with the marketing and activation of this partnership,” Horner says. “The passion our consumers have for their teams is off the charts, and so our ability to tap into that passion and offer an immediate surprise to fans is something very rewarding for both of us. Putting these cans in the hands of fans – just minutes after their team’s victory – is really fun to watch.”
Starting next week, fans in Philadelphia (where Villanova is located) will be able to purchase six-packs of commemorative
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Following Parties to the European Social Charter on rights relating to health, social security and social protection and found 175 situations of non-conformity with the provisions of the European Social Charter, 228 of conformity and in 83 cases the Committee was unable to assess the situation due to lack of information and has differed its conclusion.
The Conclusions 2017 per country are available on the Charter’s HUDOC database.
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China and ASEAN Agree to Draft Code of Conduct in South China Sea
The air of unrest around the disputed water territory in the South China Sea is anticipated to subside, with China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) coming down to the table to discuss the same. On May 18, 2017, agreed to work on a framework of a code of conduct to prevent mishaps and incidents over the water body of the South China Sea.
The South China sea is a big subject for disputes due to its rich oil and gas deposits. This makes it one of Asia’s most potent military flashpoints. In recent years, China has constructed artificial islands supporting military facilities in the region suggesting supremacy over the waters. This has provoked great discontent among other claimants, including the US, as navigation and overhead flights became endangered.
China and the ASEAN members have been trying to solve this problem since 2000. However, China’s reluctance to rescind its aim of capturing all islands over the waters has slowed the process down. The countries have been following a speared document called the ‘Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea’ which present new ways to stabilize the trust between the countries and confidence in each other, maintaining mutual respect.
The Code of Conduct in the South China Sea hence marks a monumental step in creating a semblance of fair use of the disputed waters. The draft is to be presented to the Chinese and ASEAN foreign ministers by August this year. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin and Philippines ambassador Jose Santago Chito Santa Romana were to meet separately. According to Romana, “Generally, the situation has eased in terms of tensions between the Philippines and China;…
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Buying a Kenya domain name offers countless benefits
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Othello
Othello, a revered general of the Venetian army, has his newlywed wife meet him in Cyprus where he’s stationed. But while there his ensign Iago, embittered by jealousy, plots Othello’s tragic downfall.
Below are some reading passages that we have hand picked to supplement this book. Be sure to read the passage summaries and our suggestions for instructional, prior to reading "Othello," in order to generate a discussion on culpability. What case does the story make for the father’s guilt? Although more complex, in its basic form Shakespeare portrays Othello’s guilt similarly to how O. Henry portrays Liz’s guilt. Do students believe that the wrongdoings of one person are culpable for the wrongdoings of another? Do the influences of others make us less culpable for our actions?
10th Grade Poem
The Black Man's Burden
Passage Summary: Reverend H.T. Johnson wrote this poem in response to Kipling’s “The White Man’s Burden.”
When and How to Pair: Introduce this text after students have read Act 3, scene 3, in order to analyze how race is addressed in the play. Overt racism expresses itself in acts of hatred and is exemplified in racist comments such as the ones Iago makes. In this poem, Johnson is commenting on a kind of racism that expresses itself in the patriarchal attitude of white men who believe it is their moral obligation to rule over black men. Ask students to compare and contrast these forms of racism. after they have completed Act 4, scene 3, in order to generate a discussion on the role of women in the play. How do Desdemona and Emilia differ in their beliefs about how women should act with their husbands? In her testimony before the Senate hearings, which inequalities between men and women does Steinem observe? In comparison, what are the inequalities between the sexes that Emilia observes? How does Steinem’s response to these inequalities compare with Emilia’s? Commenting on the play as a whole, how does inequality between the sexes contribute to the dynamics between Desdemona and Othello?
11th Grade Essay 820L
On Revenge
Passage Summary: In this passage, Bacon discusses the notion of revenge, why some seek it, and the consequences of this fixation.
When and How to Pair: Introduce this text after students have read Act 4, in order to discuss how revenge is revealed as a motive for Iago’s actions, as well as how Othello also acts out of revenge. What does Bacon argue is man’s motivation for revenge, what does he profit, and ultimately what does he gain by walking away from revenge? Are Bacon’s themes about revenge consistent with the themes in “Othello”? Analyze how Iago, Brabantio, and Othello are all motivated by revenge. Whom do they think they are wronged by? What do they think they will achieve by hurting those who have hurt them? Jennings' advice prior to reading Act 5, scene 2 in the play. Jennings’ advice to wives is to defer to their husbands and accommodate their needs. As students read the play, ask them to consider whether Desdemona acts in accordance with Jennings’ advice. What choices does Desdemona make? What are the consequences of her choices? Does the play suggest she is a victim who suffers for making the right choices or does the play suggest her choices were poor, and make her culpable in part for the consequences that follow?: Introduce this text after students have read Act 5, scene 3, in order to analyze how love is addressed in the play. Firestone writes that being loved arouses anxiety because it leaves a person feeling more vulnerable; he also writes that people will reject being loved if they have accepted a negative self concept that includes their belief that they are unloveable. Ask students to use Firestone’s theories to discuss whether or not Othello is unwilling to believe Desdemona’s affections for him because his views are built on his experience of being different, rejected, and unloved? How could this theory account for why Othello is more willing to believe Iago’s lies about Desdemona liking Cassio, than anything Desdemona has to say?
11th Grade Psychology 1360L
What makes good people do bad things?
Passage Summary: In this article from the Monitor on Psychology, researcher Melissa Dittmann explores the circumstances that drive people to commit immoral acts.
When and How to Pair: Introduce this text after students have finished reading "Othello". Have students read this text to initiate a conversation about the psychological motivations that lead characters in the play to violent actions. Do the lessons Zimbardo offers about “how situations can foster evil” help explain what led to the violence in "Othello"? What other psychological factors underlie the characters’ motives that led them to violent actions, especially as Othello can be understood as a ‘good person who does a bad thing’?
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AN artwork acknowledging the Stolen Generations was unveiled at Point Walter Reserve in Bicton today.
City of Melville presented the sculpture to the public as part of National Reconciliation Week.
The artwork was designed by Hamilton Hill artist Sharyn Egan and Northam artist Nic Compton with help from the community.
City of Melville community development officer Shahna Rind said the original idea was to create a memorial but the council wanted to create something that reflected the present.
“I hope it’s a place people come to heal and reflect and acknowledge the impact of the Stolen Generations on today,” she said.
The artwork was made from jarrah wood and includes a boomerang-shaped seat, which is intended to give community members a space to sit and reflect on the Stolen Generations, as well as appreciate and respect the resilience of the Aboriginal people.
Mr Compton said the log was found on a friend’s farm and it took more than six months to carve and finish the sculpture.
“I hope it’s appreciated and understood by the community,” he said.
Mayor Russell Aubrey said the City engaged with the local Aboriginal community on the location, form and design of the artwork, which was an action of the City’s 2017-21 Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan.
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Dreamweaver
If you're looking for an answer to the ongoing question of whether Dreamweaver is a Web programmer's tool or a Web designer's tool, Adobe's answer is a firm: "Both." In the past few years, there have emerged many more people who wear both Web design and Web programming hats -- blog theme designers, for instance. Dreamweaver CS5 aims to satisfy those programming for the Web from the inside out, and those designing for it from the outside in.
The program's layout hasn't drastically changed since CS4, so Adobe has preserved things like the pregenerated panel layouts for different types of users or tasks: Designer, App Developer, Coder, Minimal and the "classic" Dreamweaver layout. Where there are changes, they're for the sake of making things more immediately useful. The "New Website" dialog, for instance, makes it much simpler to create a new site without having to answer a whole bevy of questions upfront (such as "What's the site's FTP address?") that might be known only to the site's admins, not its designers.
Because Dreamweaver is used by both coders and designers, many new features are aimed at programmers and app developers. This doesn't just mean page templates and syntax highlighting for JavaScript, C#, Visual Basic and PHP, although all that is in there. It also means that if you use the popular open-source Subversion software as your version-control system, for instance, Dreamweaver can use Subversion to check pages in and out and will alert you to any compatibility issues between editions of Subversion.
One function that shows how the program has been written for both programmers and designers is the ability to store and publish files in four different locations for each site: a local folder, a repository, a staging server and a live server. A designer can stage his changes locally or on a staging server without touching live code. That said, I've never been fond of Dreamweaver's local/remote file explorer, which even after all these revisions seems really clumsy, but I suspect that's more my own pickiness than anything else.
By far the most powerful new features in Dreamweaver are contextual ones -- things that make it easier to change the design of something while it's live and in place. If you're designing a WordPress blog, for instance, you can plug directly into the blog and edit its design interactively, instead of going through that whole rigmarole of "mess with stylesheet/edit templates/upload everything/dump cache/preview in browser" most of us are familiar with by now. Minor gripe: the JavaScript engine doesn't support breakpoints or single-stepping through code, just enable/disable.
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E-skills UK has warned of an alarming 23 percent fall in the number of students taking a GCSE in ICT.
Some 47,130 GCSE students received ICT exam results yesterday, down from over 70,000 last year, which the sector skills council warned was an “enormous” drop.
It was “disappointing” to see the “continued decline” in the subject’s popularity, e-skills said. The news bodes badly for A-Level student numbers, which also experienced a decline, albeit much less severe. The number of A-Level computing and ICT students fell nearly two percent to approximately 16,000.
Karen Price, chief executive at e-skills, said the decline in GCSE numbers was “especially concerning given the economic importance of IT to the UK economy”.
“This year e-skills UK research showed a record number of people employed in IT and increasing employer demand for people to enter a sector predicted to require a further half-million new entrants over the next five years.”
There needed to be an “urgent reform” of the IT curriculum, Price said, so that the subject catches the attention of teenagers.
“IT must be taught in a way that is relevant and inspiring to young people, that capitalises on the interests and aptitudes of young people, and that demonstrates the exciting and dynamic opportunities a career in IT offers.”
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Make your X and X2 lights far faster to get on and off your bike with the Cateye Rapid X/X2 Spacer for Flex Attach.This attachment fits easily to your existing lights and the rubber band makes it much simpler and quicker to get the lights on and off the bike
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Robert Lloyd Duncan (born August 5, 1953) is the former chancellor of the Texas Tech University System, based in Lubbock, Texas, and a Republican former member of both houses of the Texas State Legislature.
He represented District 28 in the state Senate from 1996 to 2014, when he won a special election caused by the resignation of Democrat John Thomas Montford. Prior to his state Senate tenure, he represented District 84 in the Texas House from 1992 to 1996. On May 19, 2014, the Texas Tech regents named Duncan the sole finalist to succeed former U.S. Representative Kent Hance as the system chancellor.[1]
Biography
Duncan is the only son of the five children of Frank L. Duncan, a district conservationist for the United States Department of Agriculture in Vernon in Wilbarger County in West Texas, and the former Robena Formby, who married Joe King of San Marcos and later Roaring Springs after the death of Frank Duncan. Robena Duncan King was the sister of Marshall Clinton Formby, Jr. (1911-1984), an attorney and radio station owner from Plainview in Hale County fifty miles north of Lubbock. Formby was also the county judge of Dickens Count and a state senator from Lubbock (then District 30) from 1941 to 1945, and was thereafter an influential member of the Texas Highway Commission. Marshall Formby was also an unsuccessful Democratic gubernatorial candidate in 1962, having lost out to John B. Connally, Jr. Duncan was a cousin of the late radio broadcaster Clint Formby of Hereford, also in West Texas.
Duncan holds bachelor's and law degrees from Texas Tech University.[2] He practices law and has been a partner at the Lubbock firm of Crenshaw Dupree & Milam, L.L.P. Duncan is married to the former Terri Patterson. From his first marriage to the former Lynne Stebbins, he has two children, Lindsey and Matthew Duncan.[3]
Based on his legislative record, Duncan is considered a Moderate Republican. Along with colleagues Bob Deuell of Greenville, John Carona of Dallas, Kevin Eltife of Tyler, and Kel Seliger of Amarillo, he was named in 2013 among the most liberal members of the then nineteen Senate Republicans, according to an analysis by Mark P. Jones of Rice University in Houston. Jones also found that these Republicans saw passage of 90 percent of the bills for which they had voted.[4] In the 2014 primaries, Carona was narrowly defeated, and Deuell narrowly lost a runoff contest with fellow Republican and the more conservative Bob Hall.[5]
As Texas Tech chancellor
After four years as the fourth chancellor of the Texas Tech System, Duncan suddenly announced his retirement on August 13, 2018, effective August 31. In his time at the helm, Duncan raised more than $585 million in philanthropic funds. The system endowment has grown to a total value of $1.3 billion. Records were established in degrees awarded, student enrollment, and expenditures on faculty research. In his retirement announcement, Duncan said serving the system has been the highlight of his career in public service. ," Duncan said.[6]
Reports by the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal contend that the regents in a 5-4 vote expressed "No confidence" in Duncan continuing as the chancellor. Speculation persists that his unfavorable evaluation came from fallout over his plan to build a second state veterinary medical school in Amarillo. The existing veterinary school is at Texas A&M University in College Station, which opposes building a second such facility. Republican Governor Greg Abbott, who appointed the regents, denied rumors that he was behind the decision to give Duncan a "No confidence" vote.[7]
Three Lubbock developers and their wives, Linda and George McMahan, Carolyn and Delbert McDougal, and Pamela and Marc McDougal, who were sponsoring a campaign reception for Abbott on August 22 withdrew from the host committee in light of Duncan's departure. The McMahans and the two McDougals have been large contributors to Texas Tech and to political candidates. The remaining fifteen committee members paid $10,000 each for the privilege of hosting the reception. Three of the five regents who voted not to renew Duncan's contract remained on the host committee.[8] Prior to the reception, Abbott told reporters that he has enjoyed a friendship with Duncan for more than twenty years and that he was not involved in the regents' decision. Abbott also affirmed that he supports the second veterinary school in Amarillo. He promised support to interim Chancellor Tedd Mitchell, who succeeds Duncan on August 31, 2018.[9]
L. Frederick "Rick" Francis, chairman of the Texas Tech regents, said that Duncan's departure is a result of disagreement among the regents over university finances:
After three years of double-digit increases in the system administrative budget, beginning with the 2017/2018 budget cycle, the regents pushed back on the proposed increase in the system budget. Many, if not most members of the board, feel the system administrative budget is a tax on the component universities and is ultimately reflected in the rising cost of student tuition. The chancellor was asked to cut the system budget and to begin to find ways to limit the size and scope of services ...
During the 2018/2019 budget presentation, the chancellor initially proposed a 15 percent increase, which would have represented a 48 percent increase during his first five years. For context, during the previous chancellor’s first five years, the budget increased 7 percent. This highlighted a fundamental disagreement between the chancellor and the regents regarding the size, scope of services, and budget of the system sdministration. Regents voted to keep the existing budget with no increase from the previous year, to the objection of the chancellor.The result was a decision supported by the majority of the board not to renew the chancellor’s contract and instead set a course for new leadership at the end of the chancellor’s term. Coming to this conclusion was not easy for anyone involved, but there was a decision made by Chancellor Duncan that now would be the best time to retire, and for the system to move in a new direction.[10]
Meanwhile, state Representative Sarah Davis, a Moderate Republican from the Houston area, said there is insufficient information for her House General Investigating & Ethics Committee to conduct a probe into why Duncan resigned as chancellor. Davis said that she will continue to monitor developments in the matter and welcomes any additional information. State Representative Four Price of Amarillo, who backs Duncan' proposed veterinary school in his city, said that he would support an investigation into Duncan's retirement if any misconduct surfaces: "It may be a little premature to speculate this afternoon, or to say a full-blown committee investigation is warranted. I think we still don’t know."[11]
References
- ↑ Blake Ursch (May 19, 2014). Duncan named sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved on May 20, 2014.
- ↑ Crenshaw Dupree & Milam, L.L.P.: Robert L. Duncan. Retrieved on September 21, 2009; no longer accessible.
- ↑ Senator Robert Duncan's Biography. Votesmart.org. Retrieved on October 3, 2013.
- ↑ Enrique Rangel (February 24, 2014). Why state Sen. Kel Seliger has a Republican primary challenger. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved on March 8, 2014.
- ↑ Republican primary election returns, March 4, 2014. enr.sos.state.tx.us. Retrieved on March 6, 2014.
- ↑ Sarah Self-Walbrick (August 13, 2018). Chancellor Duncan retiring from Texas Tech System. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved on August 17, 2018.
- ↑ Matt Dotray (August 15, 2018). Abbott denies rumors of involvement in Texas Tech Chancellor Duncan's retirement. Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved on August 17, 2018.
- ↑ Matt Dotray (August 20, 2018). Several Lubbock area movers and shakers withdraw from host committee for Governor reception. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved on August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Abbott talks support for Texas Tech vet school, praises Duncan during Lubbock visit. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal (August 22, 2018). Retrieved on August 23, 2018.
- ↑ Rick Francis (August 20, 2018). Differences between regents, chancellor can be distilled into a primary contention. Retrieved on August 21, 2018.
- ↑ Matt Dotray (August 17, 2018). Ethics chair says current facts don't warrant an investigation. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved on August 18, 2018.
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Focaccia (TM)
From Cookipedia
A version of Focaccia made in a Thermomix.
Ingredients
- 500g strong white bread flour (I used Sainsbury's Extra Strong Canadian flour)
- 1 x 7g sachet fast-action dried yeast or 15g fresh yeast
- 30g olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 350g water (I used sparkling mineral water)
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt for sprinkling (I used pink Himalayan rock salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, chopped
Method
- Mix the flour, yeast, oil, water and fine salt 20 seconds / Speed 6, then 2 minutes / Knead.
- Leave to rest until dough is pushing up the MC.
- 10 seconds / Knead
- Leave to rest again until dough is pushing up the MC.
- Tip out the dough into an oiled baking tray 22cm x 33cm approx. and spread out using your hands.
- Cover and allow to prove until almost doubled in size.
- Make dimples in the risen dough with your fingers.
- Sprinkle the dough with the extra olive oil, the coarse salt and the rosemary.
- Sprinkle a little water over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes 220° C (425° F - gas 7), [fan oven 200° C & reduce cooking time by 10 mins per hour].
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a rack.
Recipe source
- Lightly adapted from a recipe in Fast and Easy Cooking which is the book supplied with Thermomixes in the UK.
Chef's notes
To remove any dough that may become stuck under the blades spin 5 seconds / Speed 6.
Aga: Bake on the floor rack of the Roasting Oven for 18-20 minutes.
Although I used groundnut oil to grease the tin, the bread still stuck, probably due to the drizzled olive oil which soaks through the bread. I would recommend lining the tin with something such as Bake-O-Glide.
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London ( 294, N.6648), Bishopsgate Without, Arthur Hall at Ye Sine of My Lord Craven, Halfpenny
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Seventeenth century token
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Arthur Hall at Ye Sine of My Lord Craven
Halfpenny
BW 294, N.6648
Mostly very fine, with some weakness caused by a slight crease. Scarce.
Lord Craven was William Craven, a wealthy soldier who supported Charles I financially and in consequence had his estates confiscated by the Commonwealth at the end of the Civil War. After the Restoration he was created an earl and occupied several Court offices. Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia (sister of Charles I and widow of Frederick V, the Elector Palatine) was a guest at his house in Drury Lane in the months between her return to England in 1661 and her death the following year.
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I think what Make-A-Wish does for children with life-threatening conditions is amazing. The hope, strength and joy these wishes bring to these children and their families is unbelievable. I have gotten to witness this magical experience first-hand through a couple different ways.
There is something special though about giving a Wish family the initial call to let them know they've been approved to have a wish granted. For those that don't know, there are four types of wishes that can be granted:
- I wish to go...
- I wish to have...
- I wish to meet...
- I wish to be...
I wish to go is the most popular type of wish, equaling about 70% of wishes. These are travel wishes, and the most popular destination is Walt Disney World (Walt Disney Company is involved in 40% of all wishes granted), where Wish families stay exclusively at Give Kids the World. I wish to have is probably the second most popular. These are commonly shopping sprees, playgrounds or special iPads or equipment to help the Wish child. I wish to meet is when a Wish child meets their favorite athlete or singer or movie star. Finally, I wish to be is how Make-A-Wish all started. In 1980 seven year old Chris Greicius was battling leukemia and all he wanted to be was a police officer. With some organization and help from the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Chris's wish was granted. This type of wish has even made the national news lately with Bat Kid in San Francisco:
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In Iowa, a wish is granted every other day. In the United States, a wish is granted every 38 minutes, and, on average, a child is referred for a wish every 28 minutes. The average cost for an Iowa wish is $8,600, so get to commenting this month! Every dollar helps make another wish come true!
Amazing program and I commend your commitment and am proud of all you do!! Keep up the great work with Make-A-Wish and your blog!!
Thanks Heather!
Great job, Val! Hoping this costs you bunches!!
Thanks Larry - I hope so too!
Wait, I see the cause now. Definitely a great program. Hope you have a great 2014!
Thanks Crystal. Hope you have a great 2014 too!
Val I usually give up on commenting on your blog and just type everything out again on a regular FB post. This is to important to give up on this time. Thank you for supporting Make A Wish. Also thanks for sharing your cousins wish. Now I know why you would do a polar plunge.
Thanks for commenting! And yes, the Polar Bear Plunge raises money for Make A Wish, but it is also a lot of fun!
Your Anonymous comment is from Aunt Deb. Derek helped me get this far. I'm not a robot. I have to copy a thing before it posts and accepts I'm not a robot. I'm going to get this figured out so it works from one time to the next. :-)
Sounds good. Thanks for commenting!
Great project and such a great cause.
Thanks!
Yep, I can help Make A Wish raise money from you! I always wonder why anyone would do a polar plunge! Not me! Good luck!
Great - thanks for commenting. The Polar Bear Plunge is actually a lot of fun and not that cold...
What a great explanation of what MAke a Wish does and why! I knew a little about it but not all the details and this is a great way to explain to someone what it is all about . Thanks so much for sharing the Comments for a Cause idea and for spreading the awareness of different meaningful charities. i am sharing this post everywhere! :-)
Thanks Beth Ann for everything. I'm excited to be a part of the program.
Congratulations for all the good work you do. And a big thank you from those you help.
Thanks!
What a wonderful job to have--granting wishes! I love this organization and am glad I found your blog through Beth Ann. I am adding your blog to my commenting for causes blog roll so I will remember to visit regularly.
Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Also, thanks for adding my blog to your blog roll!
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Super-lightweight, breathable and windproof jacket from Skogstad. Ideal for running or cycling or for taking on as an extra-layer if you need a higher degree of wind protection. The Girl's Sovikvatnet.
- Water and wind-repellent
- Breathable
- Quick drying
- Slightly tapered cut
- Extended back panel
- Attached, adjustable hood
- Chin protector
- Elastic and hook and loop cuff adjustment
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- Zip pockets on front
- YKK zips
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Bedford Community Counselling
4 Goldington Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 3NF
01234 768 787 / 07712 306 085
Bedford Community Counselling
4 Goldington Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK40 3NF
01234 768 787 / 07712 306 085
I am an experienced and qualified Psychotherapist, registered and accredited with the BACP, in addition to being a qualified Clinical Supervisor. I established Bedford Community Counselling (BCC) in 2012 together with a colleague, Katja Fischer. We are passionate about offering an affordable, professional and ethical therapy service to individuals and couples living in and around Bedfordshire.
Our approach places you, our client, at the heart of the work. Our focus is on supporting you as you explore and make sense of whatever difficulties, challenges, questions or experiences may have led you to therapy. We will offer you a warm, confidential and accepting therapeutic relationship, a place where you can feel listened to, supported and safe.
Counselling can help with a variety of issues and experiences, including anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, feelings of panic, sadness, bereavement, phobias, addictions, abuse and low self-esteem.
We also offer EMDR .
We are a Community Interest Company, which means that our focus is on supporting adults in our local community. Our core belief is that affordable individual and couples counselling should be accessible to anyone who wants or needs it, and so we offer a sliding scale of fees to make our service as available as possible. We promote and embrace diversity, equality and difference, in a confidential, neutral and comfortable environment, right in the heart of Bedford. Corporate clients are also very welcome.
We also offer Clinical Supervision to other therapists. Please contact us for more information.
Please feel welcome to contact us by calling or texting us on 07712 306 085 or 01234 768 787, or if you’d prefer, send us an email to [email protected]. We understand that it can be difficult to make this first contact, so we will respond to you as quickly as possible.
All therapists at Bedford Community Counselling are Accredited or Registered Members of the BACP and are bound by its Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
Our trainee and newly qualified therapists are also members of the BACP and have already completed at least three years training. All of our counsellors have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All our therapists are supervised, fully insured and engage in regular training.
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We operate a sliding scale for our fees, according to the client’s household income and ability to pay. Please feel welcome to discuss this with us.
Individuals
Our fees range from £20 to £45 per 50 minute session.
Couples
Our fees range from £30 to £50 per 50 minute session.
Counselling students
We understand the financial implications of counsellor training, and we have tried to set a fee that takes this into account. Our fees for students studying counselling are £25 per session.
Clinical Supervision
£50 per 90 minute session.
Bedford Community Counselling is open from 8.30am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, and sessions are also available on Saturday mornings. Please feel welcome to discuss the various options available with us.
Free car parking is available in the evenings and there is a pay and display car park very close to our building (which is free after 6pm).
Daytime and evening sessions are available Monday to Friday, plus Saturday mornings. Please contact us to discuss availability.
Supervision available
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Bedrock Real Estate Services
The Avenue Shops at Cleveland’s Tower City Center Commands $56.5M
The three-story, 366,000-square-foot property encompasses more than 100 retailers and restaurants, plus an 11-screen movie theater.Cleveland 28 March 2016 18:39
Microsoft Helps Boost Detroit’s Tech Neighborhood
Advancing Detroit’s reputation as a burgeoning technology cluster, Microsoft has committed to setting up shop at the M@dison Building, Rock Ventures’ five-story office building that serves as the anchor of the M@dison Block, the city’s high-tech entrepreneurial corridor.Detroit 07 May 2014 15:07
Executive Spotlight: Dan Mullen, Bedrock Real Estate Services
Under the guidance of Dan Mullen, Bedrock Real Estate Services, Quicken Loans' privately held commercial real estate organization, has built up quite a portfolio.Midwest 05 March 2014 20:15
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Despite a perception that it might be difficult to access your favorite Cleveland bars and restaurants in and around downtown this week because of the Republican National Convention, some local bar and restaurant operators are saying that’s simply not the case.While still in the first half of the week, Cleveland chef and restaurateur Zack Bruell said there’s a sense some people are “buying into the media hype” about the impact of protesters and traffic congestion and avoiding their favorite spots because of it. “I think a lot of our regular diners are afraid they won’t be able to get to and inside of their favorite restaurants,” Bruell said. “In reality, we have lots of room, and there should be no problems getting there.” A few of Bruell’s restaurants, Chinato on E. 4th St. ,Kafeteria in Public Square and Cowell & Hubbard in PlayhouseSquare, are closed during the RNC because of private events. But his others businesses, like Alley Cat in the Flats, and those in and around the suburbs, like Parallax in Tremont and L’Albatross in University Circle, have plenty of space and traffic issues haven’t been a problem. Activity in the Flats, he said, seems to be a little slower than usual, though. That may be partly because so many businesses encouraged employees to stay home or work remotely during RNC week, which has chipped away at the typical crowd base. “The river is shut down, so we’re not getting that boater crowd at the moment,” Bruell said, referencing the Flats. “And people are working from home. For those people in the suburbs and the people at the convention, (the Flats) is actually a little off the beaten path. I’m not expecting it to be crazy, but normally during the week it’s very busy.” It’s still too early to say if the RNC will be a boom or bust for the restaurant sector as a whole, particularly for the businesses outside of downtown proper. Business in Ohio City seems pretty solid, but there’s still room for more patrons, said Sam McNulty, co-owner of spots like Market Garden Brewery, McNulty's Bier Markt and Nano Brew Cleveland. Some of those venues have been partly reserved for private parties, but not entirely. McNulty said he wanted to leave space for general customers all week. Business has been steady overall, particularly with the events, he said.
But it could be better.“I would say the only downside is so many Clevelanders staying away from the city because they’re buying into some of the hype that there’s protesters and mayhem when in reality, it’s actually very calm,” McNulty said, specifically reflecting on his businesses on W. 25th St. Police, he said, have been “very visible, but in a very positive way.” He mentioned how a procession of cops on bicycles rode down W. 25th St. on Monday night around 8 p.m. Customers outside on the patio uniformly cheered them on. “It’s really just a festive atmosphere.” Lisa Sands, marketing director for University Circle Inc., said it’s also too early to tell if RNC traffic is translating to more business for the East Side neighborhood. However, while some neighborhoods have canceled their routine summer events this week — like some farmers markets and the Edgewater Live! concert series on the West Side — University Circle is still hosting its Wade Oval Wednesday tonight, which includes a free concert and fireworks, in hopes the area will continue to draw visitors. Even though the area is a bit removed from the RNC’s home base, there’s still a hope Cleveland visitors and locals alike will continue to be out and about. “We do hope people turn out the way they always do,” Sands said. “And we are optimistic they will, again, especially with the addition of the fireworks.”
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Ireland's stunning defeat of Pakistan in 2007 and Kenya's run to the 2003 semi-finals sent shockwaves through the World Cup.
They are also in danger of becoming museum pieces as efforts intensify to cut the fat from a 14-team tournament which stretches over six, exhausting weeks, by trimming it to a slimmer 10-nation contest.
It's a proposal the International Cricket Council are looking at, but it's one which terrifies the second-tier Associate members who believe they are being muscled out in an effort to make the World Cup a virtual private club made up of Test-playing nations.
Sixteen teams took part in the widely-criticised 2007 World Cup. There are two less this time around with 10 the maximum in 2015.
"To remove the opportunity of playing in a World Cup, the icing on the cake for non-Test cricketers, would slowly kill the sport in associate nations," Tim de Leede, a Netherlands selector and veteran of three World Cups, told the Wisden Cricketer.
"The ICC needs to make up its mind if it is serious about developing the game.
"The associate nations exceeded expectations in recent World Cups, with Kenya reaching the semi-finals in 2003 and Ireland progressing to the Super Eights in 2007. The success of the underdogs provided some of the most exciting drama of those tournaments."
That opinion is backed up by Collins Obuya, who was part of the famous 2003 Kenya team and who will playing in the 2011 World Cup which starts on Saturday.
"The ICC needs to move away from the mentality that cricket is an exclusive old boys' club for the full members," he said.
"If it is serious in wanting the sport to grow, it cannot close the door on associates. The World Cup provided me with a platform for a professional career and others deserve the opportunity to be challenged against the world's leading teams."
Ironically, a poll on the ICC's website showed 73 percent in favour of a 16-team World Cup in 2015 with only nine percent supporting a 10-team competition.
Despite the fears of the Associates - the batch of nations just below Test status - the ICC insist limiting the number of teams for the 2015 World Cup to 10 is merely a proposal.
Furthermore, they say, the qualifying procedure for the event has yet to be finalised.
"How the 10 members are to be determined is still to be decided. It could be the full members only but it could be not", said the ICC's general manager for cricket, David Richardson.
Part of the proposal would see Associates given a better chance of making the World Twenty20 with the number of teams taking part there increased to 16.
Fans have bombarded cricket Internet sites, criticising a proposal which could leave sides like the ever-improving Afghanistan left out in the cold.
"It's sad to think that the privileged few are filling their pockets while cricket's unsung volunteers in many countries cut bat shapes from trees and have to beg for second hand equipment...," wrote one fan in a chatroom.
Another insisted that if the big boys got knocked out early in a new-look format, then it would be justice.
"Far too many games - just what is wrong with having four groups of four, top two qualify for the quarter finals - no ridiculous Super 6 or 8. It could be run in less than a month. If India/Pakistan gets knocked out early - TOUGH."
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Outsiders rage against dying of light
Ireland's stunning defeat of Pakistan in 2007 and Kenya's run to the 2003 semi-finals sent shockwaves through the World Cup.
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My latest painting just finished today.
It started as a demonstration for a beginner/intermediate student. later I finished it
It is acrylic paint on Canson paper 19.5" x 25.5"
It is a street corner interpretation and characteristic of Mexico towns.
Painting by Cristi Fer
Street corner in San Miguel de Allende 2016
19.5" x 25.5"
Acrylic on paper<<
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I am a big part of the problem when it comes to remastered games. I know we should be encouraging studios to make news games, but there are plenty of remastered games (particularly trilogies) that I would happily buy if and when they come to new consoles. Uncharted is one of them, and it might be here in time for the holidays.
According to a Swiss retailer (thanks Destructoid) who has subsequently removed the listing, a remastered collection of the Uncharted Trilogy will be coming to PS4 on 30 September 2015. It’s all totally a rumor and could have just been a placeholder, but the timing does make sense.
The new Uncharted has been delayed into next year. For many of those new to the PlayStation family, they won’t know the joy that is the Uncharted Trilogy. This would be the perfect opportunity for them to ride Drake’s scarf through the holiday season and be excited for the new game’s launch in 2016. And that, my friends, is the purpose of these remasters. Old fans of the franchise might replay bits and pieces, but it’s really all about indoctrinating those people who missed out the first time around. It works, too – you must see how Sandy has become a Nintendo fanboy thanks to all the Zelda remasters on 3DS.
Are you a part of the problem like I am? I want this remaster, as well as one for Mass Effect. Or are you so tired of remasters and just hoping the new games will live up to expectations?
Last Updated: April 10, 2015
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