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__label__wiki	0.940483	0.940483	Jonathan Swan Oct 4, 2017 Between the lines on Tillerson Illustration: Sam Jayne / Axios After NBC News reported that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson had to be talked out of resigning and had called President Trump a "moron," the administration pushback has been superficially unified: Trump, Tillerson, and Vice President Mike Pence all described the story as false. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders followed up by telling reporters that Tillerson still enjoyed the confidence of the president. The intrigue: In fact, there's plenty to see beneath the surface, and even the official denials of the NBC story reveal the deep ruptures between the secretary of state and the administration he serves. I'm not hearing any signals that Tillerson's on his way out — but that may be largely because this administration doesn't need any more turnover right now. Tillerson-Trump relationship: In a press conference this morning, Tillerson said Pence had never had to persuade him to remain as secretary of state because he'd never considered resigning from the post. Tillerson, however, declined an opportunity to deny the report that he called the president a "moron." Tillerson-Haley relationship: Tillerson praised Nikki Haley in his press conference this morning, but sources with direct knowledge tell me his relationship with UN ambassador is poisonous. We saw that in open display, today, with an extraordinary quote in the NBC story from Tillerson's spokesman, RC Hammond: NBC reported: "Hammond said he knew of only one time when the two men discussed topics other than policy: A meeting where Pence asked Tillerson if he thought Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, was helpful to the administration, or if he was worried about the role she was playing."Hammond — like Tillerson's chief of staff, Margaret Peterlin — has accumulated abundant enemies inside both the State Department and the White House, and his quote about Haley infuriated senior administration officials. By late morning, Hammond had tweeted out a correction that doubled as an apology: "Regarding the NBC News report: I spoke out of line about conversations I wasn't privy to. I should've given more complete info or none at all regarding the positive role Amb. Haley plays in the Admin."Pence's deputy chief of staff, Jarrod Agen, put out his own statement: "Any assertion that the Vice President questioned Ambassador Nikki Haley's value to the Trump Administration is also categorically false. The Vice President has known Ambassador Nikki Haley for many years and holds her in the highest personal and professional regard. The Vice President appreciates her strong contribution and service to the administration at the United Nations." What's next: While there's plenty of speculation that Tillerson will resign or be fired by Trump, I've heard nothing from any senior officials to corroborate those rumors. A senior administration official who is close to Trump said this about Tillerson this morning: "I think his saving grace may be that Mattis and Kelly have his back and there's not a great desire for further shuffling in the cabinet at this time." But the senior official added: "Not denying he called the President of the United States a moron ends any chance of him being a credible representative of the administration around the world." Update: State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said during Wednesday's press briefing that, despite Tillerson's non-denial about the "moron" remark, he did not say it. "The secretary does not use that kind of language... about the President of the United States. The secretary does not use that kind of language about anyone," she said. Flashback: Read Axios' story from a few weeks ago about how, in just nine months, the secretary of state has managed to alienate nearly every constituency that matters.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4673
__label__cc	0.643183	0.356817	Snooki works out everyday Snooki plans to work out every day until she gives birth because she is determined to look her best at the wedding. Snooki works out everyday Snooki plans to work out every day until she gives birth because she is determined to look her best at the wedding. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/1niizde Bang Showbiz Published 9:17 a.m. MT April 12, 2014 \| Updated 2:33 p.m. MT April 12, 2014 Snooki(Photo: Bang Showbiz) Snooki plans to work out every day until she gives birth. The 26-year-old star is set to welcome to her second child into the world shortly before her wedding to fiancé Jionni LaValle later this year, and is determined to look her best while walking down the aisle. She said: ''I love working out! Just because I want to have a healthy, fit pregnancy, but also I'm getting married really close to when I give birth. So I want to be able to squeeze in my dress and not look like a hippo.'' The former 'Jersey Shore' star, who also has a 20-month-old son, Lorenzo, with Jionni, is finding some aspects of her second pregnancy are harder than her first. She explained to E! News: ''It's definitely harder because I think the symptoms, I feel, are worse. But it's easier because I'm working out, so I'm in a better mood and I'm more active. The first time I was just a fat a**. I'm trying to do it different this time.'' The petite star, who is set to attend the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, is also relieved she is only craving strawberries and fruit. Read or Share this story: http://azc.cc/1niizde 5 cringeworthy moments from Phoenix news personalities Kari Lake drops F-bomb on video, blasts 'Phoenix New Times' Why Gordon Biersch in Tempe has closed on Mill Avenue These are the best restaurants in Mesa Maynard James Keenan disses Justin Bieber, gets clapback from Hailey Bieber Body found may be missing 'Golden Girls' actor	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4674
__label__wiki	0.751443	0.751443	Blast fall to Wave, 2-1, in Eastern Conference final, halting quest for fourth straight MASL title By Baltimore Sun staff The Blast fell to the host Milwaukee Wave, 2-1, in the Eastern Conference final Sunday. The Blast fell to the host Milwaukee Wave, 2-1, in the Eastern Conference final Sunday, denying Baltimore a chance to win a fourth straight Major Arena Soccer League championship. Ian Bennett scored the winning goal in the fourth quarter for the Wave, who will meet the Monterrey Flash, a 4-3 overtime winner over the San Diego Sockers in the Western Conference final Sunday, for the MASL Ron Newman Cup. The three-time defending MASL champion Blast (17-8) were looking to reach the championship round for a ninth straight year, having won four titles in the past eight years. Blast rally past Utica City in Eastern Division final series to keep MASL title hopes alive By Glenn Graham Apr 22, 2019 \| 10:20 PM Andrew Hoxie scored for the Blast, while William Vanzela made seventeen saves. Hoxie’s fifth goal of the postseason gave the Blast an early 1-0 lead, but Milwaukee (22-3) answered later in the first quarter with a goal from Marcio Leite to tie the game at 1. Tony Donatelli entered the game as the Blast’s sixth attacker with 2:18 remaining in the fourth quarter, but Juan Pereira’s shot hit the crossbar as time expired. The Wave, who won two previous meetings against the Blast this season, holding them to two goals in both games, finished Sunday’s game with a 25-15 advantage in shots. Baltimore Blast Most Read • Soccer Vanzela, Dantas lead Blast to MASL championship game with 10-6 win over Wave	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4675
__label__cc	0.716147	0.283853	Christmas Spirits by Eva MooreEva Moore Army medic Brandy Henderson has spent her entire adult life helping others. Now, she's come home to Silicon Valley to help take care of her family. Working as a barista and bartender during the busy holidays leaves little time for a social life and even less time to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse. When fellow veteran and notorious flirt Seth Valenti shows up for coffee, attraction begins brewing on both sides. Brandy tries to make room for one more person in her already hectic life, but soon she begins to question if she’s stretched too thin between desire and obligations. Seth has returned home to a family he’s failed. Guilt weighs heavily on his shoulders along with the responsibilities of running the family construction business and an inheritance he no longer deserves or desires. Brandy brings laughter and joy in an otherwise bleak holiday season, but the new romance strains his commitments to his family and widens the rift. As complications arise, Seth must convince himself and Brandy he’s worth her time, and Brandy must learn to respect her own limits and needs before she can best help those around her. When tragedy strikes, their tenuous bond will be tested. True love and lives hang in the balance, but tis the season for Christmas miracles. Eva Moore Girls' Night Out Series As a young woman, Eva Moore loved nothing more than to dive between the pages of a romance and lose herself in the story. They were perfect for avoiding midterms and report cards. She even met her husband while reading a book. About the time the second baby came along though, she found she had little time for diving into anything but laundry. Missing her stories desperately, she began to make up her own. The stories she played with in her mind while she washed dishes and changed diapers eventually made their way onto the page, and she was hooked. Eva now lives in Silicon Valley, after moving around the world and back, with her college sweetheart, her three gorgeous girls, and two Shih Tzus who think they are cats. She can be found most nights hiding in her closet/office, scribbling away, and loves to hear from the outside world. Please visit her at www.4evamoore.com. Christmas Spirits 4.6 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 8 reviews. Amy_Hubbard77 More than 1 year ago Two people who both served our country come home and are both swamped with family issues and start falling for each other. But, Brandy just doesn't think she has time for Seth because she is spread so thin taking care of her family. This author really packed a lot into this novella. I really loved it! fcheavenly More than 1 year ago Overall rating: 4.3 A very warm and tender romance. Two lost souls trying to help with family obligations while also figuring out their own life paths. Responsibilities in life can feel so overwhelming and third author truly brought that to light. I could feel the burdens, the insecurities, the heartaches and frustrations. The characters felt true to their roles and the storyline stayed focused on maintaining the feel of actual realistic events. A great holiday read! Tink1113 More than 1 year ago Christmas Spirits was a wonderful love story with real everyday problems. The main characters Brandy and Seth are so perfect for each other if only they can get through every day life to see that they need each other. The struggles are real and that's what makes this such a great read. I would love to read more by Ava Moore. jcresce1 More than 1 year ago This was a sweet story, Brandy is having a rough time. She's trying to support her family. She has 2 jobs, she's really wearing herself out trying to do it all. Seth decides to finally let her know how he feels. She doesn't think she has time for love but even her friends know she needs some "her" time. I loved Seth and Brandy, they were perfect for each other. amartinez87 More than 1 year ago A wonderful story that warms the soul. I enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and their own personal journeys and how they grew together. The story was a fun contemporary romance that can be read and enjoyed anytime of the year. mysticbaby1991 More than 1 year ago Brandy Henderson left the Army with plans to enroll in nursing school and to help take care of her family. What she didn't plan for was the waiting list and having to resort to working 2 jobs and playing part-time parent to her siblings. With an already crazy hectic life, she doesn't need time for love or kind of wretch a man like Seth could throw into her plans. Seth Valenti returned home feeling likes he's failed his family and with 100 pounds of guilt on his shoulders. With the stress of his father trying to push him to taking over the construction business and his guilty weighing heavily on him, he doesn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. This Christmas, both Brandy and Seth will get a Christmas wish they never thought they would make. Seth helps Brandy to balance out the crazy in her life and makes her realize she needs a little "me" time or she'll be crushed under all the stress. Brandy gives Seth a reason to figure out what he wants to do with his life. She pushes him and brings smiles to his life and helps him to overcome the guilt and confront his father with his wishes. A cute little Christmas novella that will tug on your feelings and have you rethinking the important things in life. Lori_Hammons More than 1 year ago This story is based on my very favorite holiday movie. Brandy and Seth are wading through the beginnings of a relationship that neither of them feels like they deserve. I loved this book and especially the final chapter. JessicaPhillips_Bauman More than 1 year ago I really enjoyed this short story. No I say it's a short story but that's only by numbers of pages not the story it self. This story of Seth and Brandy is full from start to finish. We get to know all about Brandy life at home and the troubles she is going through at home. While Seth story is vary different then Brandy's the both cane out of the army 2 years ago and are feeling stuck in life. I loved this story from start to finish. It is the 3rd book in the series but you don't necessarily have to read the ones before.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4676
__label__cc	0.514588	0.485412	Concubine (Harlequin Blaze Series #449) by Jade LeeJade Lee NOOK BookOriginal (eBook - Original) Requirements for being a royal consort: 1) Exemplify purity. 2) Pass all demanding tests. 3) Gracefully withstand petty backstabbing. 4) Be chaste. Very chaste. Check to all! Chen Ji Yue is on her way to empress superstardom in nineteenth-century China. She only has to vanquish 300 rivals to bring her family great honor. Oh, and she may not find the deliciously sexy Sun Bo Taothe emperor's best friendat all delicious. Or sexy. Damn. Ji Yue is in big trouble. Because Bo Tao is definitely very sexy. And Ji Yue is about to discover that chastity is overrated. Harlequin Blaze Series , #449 Children of mixed races have their own set of rules. The daughter of a Shanghai native and a staunch Indiana Hoosier, Jade Lee struggled to find her own identity somewhere between America and China. Her search has taken her throughout Asia and the United States. In the end, the answer was found not only at home, but in her own head. Her imagination allows her to explore pre-communist China in her Tigress series, paranormal energy and werewolf fun in her Crimson City books and of course, the amazing power of love in all of them. Jade, a USA TODAY bestselling author, is also a popular speaker appearing all over the country throughout the year. Her other joys include playing racquetball, rollerblading with a very large golden retriever and watching her two daughters play volleyball. She loves getting mail from readers. Please e-mail her at jade@jadeleeauthor.com. Sun Bo Tao groaned as his bed dropped to the street with a head-splitting thump. He cursed under his breath even as he wondered why he was dreaming about sleeping in the middle of a noisy Peking street. Then the sharp bark of command from a soldier cut through his dream and jerked him upright. Unfortunately, it didn't change his bizarre surroundings. His bed was still sitting in the middle of a Peking street. He could hear the cry of a hundred hawkers, and the smell of human waste was unmistakable. He yawned wide enough to crack his jaw, the sound bringing enough awareness that he had to fully open his eyes. He was in a red silk bower surrounded by cushions and hidden from view by tattered silk curtains. Oh, yes, he was sitting in an imperial palanquin and not one of the better ones. He'd woken as the porters dropped the bower onto the city street. But why was he here instead of in his own carriage? A memory teased at the corners of his mind, but he resolutely pushed it away. There was a reason he had drunk himself into a stupor last night, and he was fairly certain he didn't want to remember what it was. He did recall that he'd been on his way homewalking because he'd been too drunk to ride his horsewhen he'd seen the imperial procession. Two soldiers in front of four porters carried a curtained bower through the city streets. A very small procession. It was headed somewhere in Pekinghe didn't care wherethen would eventually wend its way back to the Forbidden City. As that was his destination, he'd waved down the lead soldier, paid the bribe and slipped in while the porters were taking a rest break. This way he'd get a few more hours of sleep before he had to face the day. He was just lying back down when a female wail cut through the relative peace of his secluded bower. And worse, it was quickly followed by more feminine screeching. Much as he tried to block out the sound, curiosity drew him out of sleep. Just how many women were wailing loud enough to wake their ancestors? There was an annoying tear in the curtains. The sunlight streamed through it enough that he could peer out. But did he really want to know what was out there? Yes, apparently his curiosity was in full force today. So with a heavy sigh, he maneuvered himself to the side to look out. Roof tiles. He saw roof tiles first. Broken ones that clearly indicated he sat in a not-so-prosperous area of Peking. But he saw trees, too, and a songbird cage beside a long front wall. Not-so-poor, either, then. Middling aristocracy. He shifted up to his knees to adjust his view. The father appeared first. Pinched face, short nose, but with a scholarly demeanor. There was refinement in his motions and a kind of tired dreaminess that confirmed Bo Tao's first thought: middling aristocracy. Probably a Manchu of the red banner tribe. Sure enough, he saw a brand-new silk banner on the archway, but that was the only new decoration. The rest of the house was falling into ruin. His gaze returned to the father, then moved lower still to a pair of silent prepu-bescent boys. The family would have great difficulty finding the money to educate those two. Bo Tao yawned again and thought to lie back down. But as he shifted, he caught sight of the women. It was the mother who was making the primary racket, weeping and sobbing as only a woman could. It was all for show as she kissed her daughter goodbye. He counted ten paid wailers howling in the background, pulling at their hair and creating a solid wall of sound. Was the palanquin for them? Were the porters supposed to pick up someone before returning to the Forbidden City? Not the mother, who was still wailing like a demon. Not the stoic father or too-young boys. Must be the girl. He narrowed his eyes, trying to get a look at the daughter. She appeared the right age for marriage, was of middling stature and certainly dressed in finery. He saw an embroidered gown and a curtain of ivory beads in front of her face. Ivory, not jade. Which meant she was not wealthy enough to become an imperial consort. Ox piss! Now he remembered why he had drunk himself insensate yesterday. The Festival of Fertility commenced this morning. Yi Zhen, his double-damned best friend (now called Emperor Xian Feng, the pompous prick), had just finished mourning his father last night. Which meant he now began the royal process of picking wives and harems in order to beget the next Son of Heaven. A full week would be given over to the search for beautiful and fertile women to grace Emperor Xian Feng's bed. Beauty and bribes, sex and petty backstabbing would rule the Forbidden City for at least a week, and not a single moment would be left for the practical matters of running the country. What a total waste of time! Worse, a delegation of Dutch were coming to the Forbidden City this week. Bo Tao believed that the whites had to be handled with great care, that the world had many dangerous powers that were unknown in China. But Yi Zhen was overwhelmed with internal matters, with the Taiping rebellion in the northwest and China's increasingly corrupt infrastructure. He had no time to discuss Dutch delegates and no patience for his best friend, who warned of yet more struggles on a global stage. Bo Tao should have left the Forbidden City as soon as his emperor showed signs of strain. He knew Yi Zhen's moods, and yet he had not been able to resist pushing his emperor to see the larger picture. That had been his last, most stupid mistake. After all, Bo Tao had no official status. He was merely the hellion of the Forbidden City, the boy who'd run wild with the emperor, playing games throughout the city-within-a-city. If he were an official appointee, if he were a general or a scholar or something with a title, then he might have had the status to force his friend to listen. But he was simply a consultant, a friend to the emperor, a man who saw the greed in the whites' eyes and feared it. And when he had pushed Yi Zhen to see it as well, his best friend had punished him. His triple-damned emperor had named Bo Tao master of the festival! He said Bo Tao had become too serious and needed a week of frivolity to lighten his mood. Ox piss! Yi Zhen was merely flexing his royal muscles! Rather than deal with the coming Dutch delegation, Yi Zhen had ignored the issue, ordered Bo Tao to take care of the festival, and then laughed at his friend's stunned expression. It was just like when they were children! Whenever Yi Zhen had felt threatened, he would reassert his status as a royal prince. He'd usually make up some crime and have the eunuchs punish Bo Tao. That was how Bo Tao had learned the fine art of scrubbing kitchen pots or worse, cleaning chamber pots. This was no different. But instead of a game, Bo Tao was suddenly in charge of scores of competitive, backstabbing, gossiping virgins! Just when the Dutch delegation was due to arrive! He glared out the torn curtain at the girl who might very well become one of his charges by the end of the day. Narrowing his eyes, he tried to assess her prospects and understand why she was marked as special. She had to have something unique to rank an imperial palanquin, even a shabby one. Nothing. There was nothing distinctive about her to catch the emperor's eye, and not enough money on this whole street to pay the bribes that would be required to pass through the minefield that was the imperial court. The girl was doomed. And yet here she was in her richly embroidered gown, kneeling before her parents while paid women wailed. Just as well that his presence in her palanquin would keep her from entering the competition. Once he was discovered in her conveyance, she would not be able to enter the litter. His male yang energy poisoned the virginal bower. She would have to arrange for an alternate way to reach the Forbidden City. But there wasn't time even if her family had the money for another carriage. Not if she intended to make it to the gate by the appointed hour. Tardiness was not allowed in prospective royal consorts. Fortunately, he wasn't dooming anyone who would have made it through the Forbidden City gates. At least this way, the girl was spared the long and humiliating walk home. All in all, he decided as he collapsed back down onto a pillow, it was better that he was here ruining her chances. And as an added bonus, he could grab another hour's sleep before he had to begin his double-damned duties in the coming Farce of Fertility. Chen Ji Yue struggled to breathe. Excitement pounded in her blood, she was already dizzy with the noise, and yet she still could not draw a full breath. How blessed she was to be of the right age for a Festival of Fertility! Only a few hundred girls every few decades had such an opportunity! To catch the eye of the emperor was every girl's dream. That she would save her family from poverty, as well, only added to her joy. But first, she had to escape all these wailing women! "Mama," she murmured from behind the clattering ivory beads. "Let me go. I cannot be late." "Not yet, little heart. Show respect to your father." She'd already bowed to her fatherearly this morning for real and outside again for show. "Mama, believe in me. I can do it." Mama didn't hear her. She was busy wailing again. And worse, she would not let go of Ji Yue's hands. "Mama" JiYue began, but then her mother pulled her close. "You won't win the emperor on beauty, Ji Yue. You must be smart. You must see what others don't and capitalize on it." "I know. You've told me" Ji Yue let her voice trail away. This close, she noticed there were real tears in her mother's eyes, and her heart lurched with pain. What would it be like not to see her mother's face every morning? Who would help her father with his poetry or tutor her brothers? Mama, most likely, but Mama already had plenty to do squeezing every penny so they had enough to eat. "That playboy Sun Bo Tao was named master of the festival," her mother continued. "This is very bad and very dangerous. He is a hanger-on because of his friendship with the emperor. No title, no education, nothing but trouble. Avoid him, Ji Yue. Avoid him at all costs!" "I know, Mama. I will stay away from him. I promise!" "You can't! He is master of the festival! He is in charge of all the imperial virgins. Remember what I taught youfollow the Confucian virtues, think pure thoughts, but see what the men do not. I trained you to be a political wife, and the first rule of politics is to not get caught by a man of no virtue." "I know, Mama," Ji Yue repeated. "Have faith in me. I will become the empress." If she succeeded, then her entire family would be set for generations. They would become royalty and have all the money they needed. All she had to do was catch the emperor's eye. "Go now. Go before your father unmans himself and cries." Mama pushed her away. Ji Yue didn't need the prompting to leave. She was anxious to begin her new life even though her fingers clung to Mama's arm. But it was hard to see through her curtain of beads, harder still to walk on the high platform shoes. Thankfully, this, too, had been rehearsed. The elder of her brothers ran to her side to escort her with all dignity to the imperial palanquin. It had been an exorbitant expense to get the conveyance, but it was the only pull her father had in the Forbidden City. He had spent a year tutoring a eunuch's nephew and in return had been promised a single favor. Papa had used it to obtain this beautiful ride to the Forbidden City. A future empress should arrive like an empress, he'd said, but that was all he could do. After this, she would have to catch the emperor's favor on her own. The wailers grew louder as she and her brother neared the curtained palanquin. Her brother was to release her hand now and throw open the bower curtains so she could enter. He began to move away, but she suddenly gripped his arm, holding him still. It was a silly thought, she knew, but she didn't want her brother's last sight of her to be one of extraordinary lavishness. They had so little, and even less now that so much had been spent to outfit her. She did not want her brother to see the interior luxury of the palanquin. After she became the new empress, she would send him exquisite silks as a royal gift. He need not see them now. "Take care of Papa," she murmured as a last goodbye to her brother. "Make sure he drinks his special tea." Her brother hovered uncertainly beside her, unsure what to do now that she had changed the plan. "Go back to Papa," she said to him. "Study hard so that you can join me in the Forbidden City." There were jobs as advisors to the Dragon Throne, but only for scholars who passed the exam. She nudged him back even as she tottered forward to the bower. With one last smile that they couldn't even see, she ducked inside the palanquin. It was dark inside, and with the beads in front of her face, she couldn't see a thing. She went by touch, crawling inside with little dignity and much speed. The cushions moved awkwardly beneath her hands until she touched a very hard one that remained stable. She pushed down, levering her weight on it. The curtains slipped closed behind her, and one of the porters grunted as the palanquin lifted off the street. She slid off the heavy cushion onto something else. Goodness, silk was slippery. And the cushions were bizarre. The palanquin began to sway as it moved away from her family home. She wanted to peer out the curtain, but she didn't dare do something so vulgar even though the tears burned in her eyes. Concubine (Harlequin Blaze Series #449) 3 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 5 reviews. IntoFantasy More than 1 year ago I was very reluctant to read this, wasn't sure it would be any good. 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Like her journalism career, Liza Enders's sunny outlook has dimmed. A layoff, her move back home and a new low-paying teaching job have her thinking life couldn't be more unfairor lonely. But when a sexy stranger turns up at the ... Just a Cowboy (Harlequin Romantic Suspense Series #1663) On the run from her powerful and lethal almost ex-husband, Kelly Scanlon finds a temporary ... On the run from her powerful and lethal almost ex-husband, Kelly Scanlon finds a temporary haven in a small Wyoming town and dares to trust the questioninggorgeouscowboy next door. Opening up to Hank Jackson about her past is as frightening ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4677
__label__wiki	0.807169	0.807169	$6.99 CD Sale by Martina McBrideMartina McBride $6.99 $7.99 Save 13% Current price is $6.99, Original price is $7.99. You Save 13%. This impressive 19-song collection from country singer Martina McBride feels more like a biography than a greatest-hits album. No mere cataloguing of her chart success, Greatest Hits tells the story of a female artist finding her calling, finding herself, and touching a responsive chord with the public. Her 1993 Top Ten breakthrough, "My Baby Loves Me," remains a compelling -- and hard-rocking -- message song about accepting people for their substance rather than their style. "Independence Day," from 1994, has given hope to countless battered women over the years, as has 1997's "Broken Wing," about a woman escaping emotional abuse. McBride chooses songs that speak to real people in the real world, but in life-affirming terms, their subtext urging self-reliance and courage in the face of terror as a means to salvation and spiritual healing. It helps that her beautiful, expressive soprano is as riveting as her texts, making everything she sings as memorable as it is tuneful. As a bonus, the set includes four new songs, and all measure up to the hits. Of these, the cautionary "When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues" finds McBride extending her domain into a hard-driving, Wynonna-style R&B workout, while the heart-rending "Concrete Angel," another moving tale of a young girl struggling to survive in an abusive household, is destined to take its place among McBride's classics. This is a powerful package, with a lot of bang for the buck in its volume of strong songs with their rich content, and in her heartfelt delivery. Album Credits catalogNumber: My Baby Loves Me Life #9 Safe in the Arms of Love Wild Angels A Broken Wing Happy Girl Wrong Again Whatever You Say Love's the Only House There You Are When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues (Intro) When God-Fearin' Women Get the Blues Where Would You Be Concrete Angel Performance Credits Martina McBride Primary Artist,Vocals,Background Vocals Jerry Douglas Dobro Troy Johnson Background Vocals Joe Chemay Bass Jim Brickman Track Performer Matt Chamberlain Drums David Davidson Violin Larry Franklin Fiddle John Hobbs Piano,Hammond Organ B. James Lowry Acoustic Guitar Jerry McPherson Electric Guitar Steve Nathan Synthesizer,Piano,Hammond Organ Pamela Sixfin Violin Biff Watson Acoustic Guitar Glenn Worf Bass Jonathan Yudkin Violin,Cello,Viola Karen Winkelmann Violin Troy Lancaster Electric Guitar Carolyn Dawn Johnson Background Vocals Dan Tyminski Background Vocals Technical Credits Martina McBride Producer,Liner Notes David Lyndon Huff drum programming Mike Poole Engineer Ed Seay Producer Dan Shea Producer Paul Worley Producer,Liner Notes Clarke Schleicher Engineer Beth Lee Art Direction Adrienne Follesé Composer Tammy Hyler Composer Keith Follesé Composer Fans of McBride who have waited a long time for a greatest-hits album from the always-fresh, always-captivating McBride won't be disappointed. A stellar collection packed with 18 songs: 14 previously recorded smashes and four new, striking originals. Perhaps the greatest voice in contemporary country music, McBride revisits popular favorites from her last four platinum albums -- from her 1994 Top Ten breakthrough "My Baby Loves Me" through to the propulsive "Love's the Only House." And in between, McBride's incomparable voice belts out a generous mix of familiar favorites, like "Independence Day," "Wild Angels," "Valentine," "Happy Girl," and "Whatever You Say." McBride's magnetic vocals and unmatched artistry reinforce her musical dominance with new songs, such as "Where Would You Be," "Concrete Angel," and "Blessed." A brilliant career retrospective and a must-have for fans. All Music Guide - Maria Konicki Dinoia Greatest Hits 4.7 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 22 reviews. I love the album, but was sorry to see some of her earliest hits not included. "That's Me," "Cheap Whiskey," and "The Time Has Come" were the songs that got me hooked on Martina in the first place. These surely rank as some of her greatest hits. Nonetheless, a top-shelf album from an incredible artist--highly recommended. I love Concrate Angel What a wonderful collection of riveting songs ! Martina can do no wrong when discussing sensitive issues in her songs. She is part of my motivation to be a better person. We are blessed to have such a singer in our midst. Good CD with lots of different kinds of songs. Like it. Really do. I specially love BLESSED. Great CD! Martina is #1 in my book and this Greatist Hits CD proves how great her music is and has always been! The VHS Greatist Hits Video is also great! martina is awesome! great albulm! An over all wonderful CD. My hands down favorite, however, is "Concrete Angel." It is such a sad, and yet such a realistic song that deals with a very important issue. Martina really brings out and pushes her voice in everything she does. I love Martina and her music is totally awesome. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this CD. It's definetely worth your money! She puts the country, in country music! Great job this year Martina! She did it again, she made another killer cd. Crank this cd as loud as you can, and just D-A-N-C-E your heart out. The songs are easy to learn, but harder to sing, as she has such a good, operatic, low voice. Martina, dah-link, you ROCK!!! All I can say is that this wonderfully elegant and classy woman could sing the phone book and people would buy it. The best vocal range around and songs with strong, uplifting lyrical messages - both hard to find these days. Martina CD Greatest Hits is so awesome that I would recomend this CD to everyone!!!! I love Martina McBride and all the other country stars. My favorite song in her whole collection of her CD's is CONCRETE ANGEL. it inspires me the way she wrote it. that is my favorite song and always will be! Great CD, excellent new material included also I don't think that Martina could ever do any wrong. She proves that in her greatest hits CD. New songs that are fun(God Fearing Women), spiratual (Blessed), and controversal (Concrete Angel). I can't sing along to Concrete Angel without crying. She is my favorite! everlasting by martina mcbride interstate gospel by pistol annies rca music rca country legends by charley pride 16 Biggest Hits does a good job representing the highlights of Bobby Bare's unwieldy catalog, ... 16 Biggest Hits does a good job representing the highlights of Bobby Bare's unwieldy catalog, which ranges from the early '60s to the early '80s and includes a stint with RCA Victor (1962-1969), Mercury (1970-1972), a second one with RCA ... Keith Whitley's tragic bio easily transfers to TV dramas and celebrity gossip. During the '70s ... Keith Whitley's tragic bio easily transfers to TV dramas and celebrity gossip. During the '70s he gained a reputation as a skillful musician and singer working with top-notch bluegrass bands including Ralph Stanley and J.D. Crowe, but by the '80s, ... 1955-1967/Irish Songs Country Style [Expanded] Possessing a clear tenor voice and a knack as a songwriter for emotionally direct and ... Possessing a clear tenor voice and a knack as a songwriter for emotionally direct and deceptively simple songs, Hank Locklin was a bridge between country's rustic honky tonk roots and the lusher, modern pop sound of country that Nashville ushered ... Chester & Lester [Bonus Tracks] Originally issued in 1976 and now available on CD with four previously unreleased bonus tracks, ... Originally issued in 1976 and now available on CD with four previously unreleased bonus tracks, this genial in-studio pairing of electric guitar titans remains a most ingratiating disc, as much a pleasure for the listener as it must have been ... I'm Comin' Over He's had hits that rock a little and he hasn't been averse to buffing his ... He's had hits that rock a little and he hasn't been averse to buffing his country so it gleams like Luke Bryan, but Chris Young's ace in the hole has always been his ballads. So relaxed he seems broken-in, not ... Juke Box Pearls: Hello Baby Myrna Lorrie is a fixture in Canadian country music -- she was inducted into the ... Myrna Lorrie is a fixture in Canadian country music -- she was inducted into the Canadian Country Hall of Music Fame in 1989 -- but Bear Family's 2012 collection Hello Baby (part of their ongoing Juke Box Pearls series) spotlights ... Meat and Candy The name Old Dominion suggests something weathered, old, and sturdy -- a description that cannot ... The name Old Dominion suggests something weathered, old, and sturdy -- a description that cannot be applied to either this Nashville quintet or their shiny bright 2015 debut, Meat & Candy. Old Dominion is keenly aware of what constitutes contemporary ... Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Chris Yong releases his highly anticipated third studio album, Neon, featuring the ... Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Chris Yong releases his highly anticipated third studio album, Neon, featuring the smash lead single “Tomorrow.” Produced by James Stroud, the album includes ten brand-new songs from the singer that Billboard calls “a bona-fide star!” Seven of ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4679
__label__cc	0.584143	0.415857	Let's All Die Happy by Erin Adair-HodgesErin Adair-Hodges Winner of the 2016 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize University of Pittsburgh Press Pitt Poetry Series Erin Adair-Hodges is visiting assistant professor of creative writing at the University of Toledo and is the co-creator and curator of the Bad Mouth Reading Series. Her poems have appeared in the Kenyon Review, the Georgia Review, Boulevard, and Green Mountains Review, among other venues. Winner of the Loraine Williams Poetry Prize, she has also been a Bread Loaf Rona Jaffe scholar, and has received awards from the Rockland Residency and The Writer’s Hotel. Contents Of Yalta I Afterbirth Abecedarian In the Black Forest Portrait of the Mother: 1985 The Last Judgment Rough Math Pantoum: For My Mother Everybody in the Car We Are Leaving without You On a Line Overheard in a Crowd of Middle School Cheerleaders The Jennifer Century I Would Have Listened to Rush Once I Was a Thimble but Now I Am a Bell Domestic Geography Nuestra Señora de Belén Girl, know your history. Consumption Wedding Polaroid ’75 Afterlife The Robin Tanka The High School Principal’s Daughter The Trap [1987] Judy Chicago Twelve II I Am Twenty-One Lookback Neighborhood Watch American Idyll Natural History Ode to My Dishwasher Consume The New Year Vow My Son, the Night Light, the Dark Regeneration In a Dry County Near Forty The Mammogram III The Confessions Sonnet in XY A Murder of Librarians Pisces In Barstow Fallen Seeing Ex-Boyfriends Self-Portrait as Banshee Pilgrimage Triskelion Acknowledgments ★ 11/06/2017 Uncertainty, disappointment, and patriarchy pervade a landscape of lost dreams and unexpected realities in Adair-Hodges’s gloriously sardonic debut, winner of the 2016 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize. In this collection, a person does not habituate to loneliness but instead becomes “a scientist inventing/ new ways to be lonely”; aging feels “like a bouquet of Mondays,// the alarm going off though we just fell/ asleep”; and looming despair inspires one to go for runs “not for health or happiness but// to prepare for the apocalypse.” In addition to being grimly humorous, Adair-Hodges can cast undiluted darkness upon subjects as she deems fit, such as her rendering of the male gaze as an omniscient demon (“I’m being pressed/ against a mirror so hard I can’t see/ myself, just the dark center of my eye/ pulling me in like I’m being unborn”) and her innate desire for redemption: “Imagine this poem is my hand/ opening. Imagine this the grenade in your chest:/ pin in my teeth. I want you to hurt/ and I want to know about it.” It’s a gritty and bewitching collection that revels in its vulnerability; Adair-Hodges incisively translates visceral emotions into tangible imagery while remaining emotionally fluid and preserving the integrity of her sorrow. (Nov.) "Uncertainty, disappointment, and patriarchy pervade a landscape of lost dreams and unexpected realities in Adair-Hodges’s gloriously sardonic debut, winner of the 2016 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize. In this collection, a person does not habituate to loneliness but instead becomes “a scientist inventing/ new ways to be lonely”; aging feels “like a bouquet of Mondays,// the alarm going off though we just fell/ asleep”; and looming despair inspires one to go for runs “not for health or happiness but// to prepare for the apocalypse.” In addition to being grimly humorous, Adair-Hodges can cast undiluted darkness upon subjects as she deems fit, such as her rendering of the male gaze as an omniscient demon (“I’m being pressed/ against a mirror so hard I can’t see/ myself, just the dark center of my eye/ pulling me in like I’m being unborn”) and her innate desire for redemption: “Imagine this poem is my hand/ opening. Imagine this the grenade in your chest:/ pin in my teeth. I want you to hurt/ and I want to know about it.” It’s a gritty and bewitching collection that revels in its vulnerability; Adair-Hodges incisively translates visceral emotions into tangible imagery while remaining emotionally fluid and preserving the integrity of her sorrow." “What’s most impressive in this powerful book is the female speaker’s voiceit’s striking because what it says is often unexpected, surprising, and exactly right.” Ed Ochester, judge “Here in Let’s All Die Happy we encounter a voice that is insightful, confident, and deliciously specific. In poems of dark domesticity, this book speaks to both the anchoring and erasure that come with mothering: ‘Some weeks/ no one says my first name, no one’s/ tongue flicks the last letter out.’ It’s a remarkable debut.” “With ‘a tube sock of doom’ and ‘lifeboats with lions,’ Erin Adair-Hodges uses a searing wit and a boundless reservoir of heart to expertly navigate the complexities of family histories and American anxieties. This is stunning debut collection. Always urgent, nuanced and deeply felt, Let’s All Die Happy has something important to show us about being alive.” Matthew Olzmann university of pittsburgh press book book by siobhan doucette book by afaa michael weaver book by joseph f rishel book by clarke m thomas book by magali rabasa About Three Bricks ShyAnd the Load Filled Up Thirtieth Anniversary EditionAny number of writers could spend an entire season with an NFL team, ... Thirtieth Anniversary EditionAny number of writers could spend an entire season with an NFL team, from the first day of training camp until the last pick of the draft, and come up with an interesting book. But only Roy Blount ... Beyond the Pulpit: Women's Rhetorical Roles in the In the formative years of the Methodist Church in the United States, women played significant ... In the formative years of the Methodist Church in the United States, women played significant roles as proselytizers, organizers, lay ministers, and majority members. Although women’s participation helped the church to become the nation’s largest denomination by the mid-nineteenth century, ... Books Are Weapons: The Polish Opposition Press and Much attention has been given to the role of intellectual dissidents, labor, and religion in ... Much attention has been given to the role of intellectual dissidents, labor, and religion in the historic overthrow of communism in Poland during the 1980s. Books Are Weapons presents the first English-language study of that which connected themthe press. Siobhan ... Chatham Village: Pittsburgh's Garden City Chatham Village, located in the heart of Pittsburgh, is an urban oasis that combines Georgian ... Chatham Village, located in the heart of Pittsburgh, is an urban oasis that combines Georgian colonial revival architecture with generous greenspaces, recreation facilities, surrounding woodlands, and many other elements that make living there a unique experience. Founded in 1932, it ... City of Eternal Spring Winner of the 2015 Phillis Wheatley Book Award (poetry category)This is the final book in ... Winner of the 2015 Phillis Wheatley Book Award (poetry category)This is the final book in the Plum Flower Trilogy by Afaa Michael Weaver, published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. The two earlier books, The Plum Flower Dance: Poems 1985 ... Cuban Studies 40 Cuban Studies is the preeminent journal for scholarly work on Cuba. Each volume includes articles ... Cuban Studies is the preeminent journal for scholarly work on Cuba. Each volume includes articles in English and Spanish, a large book review section, and an exhaustive compilation of recent works in the field.Cuban Studies 40 features a broad spectrum ... Founding Families Of Pittsburgh: The Evolution Of A As Pittsburgh and its surrounding area grew into an important commercial and industrial center, a ... As Pittsburgh and its surrounding area grew into an important commercial and industrial center, a group of families emerged who were distinguished by their wealth and social position. Joseph Rishel studies twenty of these families to determine the degree to ... Lessons in Persuasion: Creative Nonfiction/ Pittsburgh Connections Pittsburgh has always beendespite its industrial reputationa great city in which to be a writer. ... Pittsburgh has always beendespite its industrial reputationa great city in which to be a writer. Its active, close-knit writing community has seen the rise of several luminaries with Pittsburgh connections, such as Annie Dillard and Stewart O’Nan, and the caliber ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4681
__label__cc	0.607002	0.392998	Sinful Surrender by Beverley KendallBeverley Kendall $4.59 $4.74 Save 3% Current price is $4.59, Original price is $4.74. You Save 3%. Millicent "Missy" Armstrong is entering her third London Season, but not for lack of suitors. Since her debut three years ago, Missy has received twenty marriage proposals. But she is interested in only one man--her brother's best friend, James Rutherford. As a child, Missy looked up to James. As a grown up, her admiration has blossomed into the longings of a beautiful, sensuous woman--and she won't rest until James admits his love--and desire--for her. . . James Rutherford rues the day he let his physical weaknesses get the better of him by kissing Missy. His best friend has made it clear that Missy is off limits, and though he's avoided her for three years, he hasn't forgotten the feel of her soft lips pressed against his--and it seems neither has she. For no matter how much James tries to discourage Missy, he keeps winding up in her arms, sharing heated caresses that promise the most delirious pleasure. . . "A delightful debut! Beverley Kendall writes with wit and passion!" --Sophie Jordan, USA Today bestselling author "A fresh new voice in historical romance." --Anna Campbell, author of Captive of Sin "I loved Sinful Surrender! All I could think was, I want James. I want two of him." --Alissa Johnson, author of Tempting Fate Beverley Kendall has lived on two continents, in three countries, two provinces, and four states. She stopped her nomadic existence and settled in Georgia with her young son. All things artistic feed her creative passion, but none more than writing. Readers can visit her at: www.beverleykendall.com. Sinful Surrender 4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 270 reviews. Chrisbails More than 1 year ago What a great book. My first by Beverley and will not be the last. This is a great story about Missy and James. James is Missy's brothers best friend. Missy has always had a crush on James, ever since she was a little girl. Missy has waited for James to have feelings for her and he just does not feel that way. Missy decided she is going to try and seduce James. She kisses him and he pushes her away because she is his best friends sister. She waits, and three years later she tries again, and he breaks her heart, even though he enjoyed it very much and wanted more. He knows that he can not be with him, even though he does want to. She decides that she is no longer going to try, but some how she is always drawn to him. He starts to become drawn to her, but knows nothing can happen. He flirts with other woman to hinder her, and make her go after someone else, because she needs to marry and soon. James is scared to love, because he is afraid that he will end up like his father, that was so in love with his mother and she never returned his feelings. There are a lot of secrets that will come out and hurt everyone. This is a great story about letting yourself love and know that it is okay to be loved back. Finally, a woman with backbone!!! She gets her man in the end. After chasing him he finally catches her! gincam More than 1 year ago Beverly Kendall's debut novel, "Sinful Surrender", is amazing! Her knowledge and love of the era and the genre are vividly evident in this sizzling romantic tale. This is true "heart with heat"! When Missy Armstrong was ten years old, she first met her older brother Thomas' best friend, James Rutherford. From that point on, James was the focal point of her world, and he treated her with brotherly affection. Thomas and James were two of a kind, true rogues making their wanton way through the lovelies of London. Because Thomas knew James only too well, he repeatedly warned James away from Missy. This was not a problem for James, until he suddenly realized that Missy had grown into a very desirable young woman! While Missy and James eventually acknowledge and surrender to their overwhelming physical attraction, they must also learn who they are as individuals. Many surprises await Missy and James, not just about themselves, but also about the world around them. At first, James fights against Missy's insistent infatuation, even when she arouses him more than any woman he has known. Later, when he realizes that he is capable of loving Missy as she deserves, he puts up the fight of his life to win the love of a lifetime! Highly recommended for lovers of Historical Romance! I bought this book after I had read A Taste of Desire. I should have read this book first, as it is the first in the series. But I enjoyed A Taste of Desire so much I had to get this one. Both books were extremely good and can recommend both. Am anxiously awaiting installment #3 - An Heir of Deception. Mamamoose3 More than 1 year ago I read this after I fell in love with this writers book 2. Another fantastic weave of tension, true romantic feelings, and roller coaster up and downs. The added conflict of the hero and his torn feelings with his closest friend the herioine's brother was just another layer to this fantastic romance. Good job mrs. Kendall again can't wait for the next book , hopefully about Alex... harstan More than 1 year ago When Millicent "Missy" Armstrong' was ten years old she decided she would one day marry James Rutherford, best friend of her brother Thomas. She remained patient until her first London season in 1852 when she jumped him claiming a kiss. Although aroused by the no longer little sister, James pushes her aside and rejects her. The kiss still haunts James as Missy begins her fourth campaign to make him surrender to her love. However, though he knows he wants her, James has several reasons to say no starting with Thomas who would never accept a rake like him as part of the family and the example set by his parents whose love turned to cheating. Thomas wants Missy married so he decides to let her see her romanticized hero as the wandering rake he is. Her sibling prefers she marry Lord Granville while Lady Victoria Spencer has set her sights on James. However, neither the Ton nor the selected respective suitors, the brother, nor the chosen one know how determined Missy is, but they will before her fourth season is done. Sinful Surrender is a super Victorian romance starring a resolute obsessed heroine and the man of her dreams. Ironically James thinks he is in love with Missy, but because of his parents' example and his belief she can do better fostered by his friend, he rejects her and his heart. Although, his consistent refusal should have sent Missy in retreat, fans will root for the single-minded heroine as she knows who she wants and will accept nothing less than his Sinful Surrender to their love. Beverly Kendall provides an enjoyable historical. Harriet Klausner Stephanie Wilms More than 1 year ago i enjoyed very much! characters have spirit and uniqueness and keep you drawn to the storyline. will be looking forward to books by Kendall in the future. WasBornBlonde More than 1 year ago but i loved it doxiemomx2 on LibraryThing More than 1 year ago I like a lot of things about the book. It was an interesting plot and the steamy scenes were good. However, I didn't like that the leads were so angry and immature with each other. It worked out well, but I wouldn't have bet on a good future. It wasn't as interesting as Charlotte story 2_PMVH More than 1 year ago What's Millie to do when the man she adores and loves is her brother's best friend? What's James to do when the woman he craves is his best friend's sister and off limits? They both screw it up. Millie wants James to love her but he doesn't believe in love. James craves Millie since she turned 16. He stayed away from her and her family so he did not act on his passions. Now James is back and he can't stay away from her and Millie can't stay away from him. Will they ever let their love grow and blossom? This story has fire extinguisher worthy scenes, pregnancy scares, fist fights, loveable characters, daring décolletages, jealous fits and so many twists and turns. There so many misunderstanding in this story but it works so well. Millie and James love story is one that will remain with me for years. This is the first book by Beverley Kendall that I have read and I must say I am hooked. I give my highest rating of 5 fingers up and 10 toes. Read 280 pgs in one day I have now to read Alex and Thomas story you have wrote a lovely story Thank you B.Kendell for allowing me into yet another great writers world. Ms. D from Bronx, NY LadyScarlet More than 1 year ago For the first quarter of the book the heroine will feel like a saucy cheerleader trying to seduce her teacher. Stick with the book, she gets much better as the book goes on. It has a bit of an unexpected twist but of course it all works out in the end! NavyWave62 More than 1 year ago Wonderful Read! Loved that the author had an Epilogue and wrapped things up. Even though this is book one of the series, could stand alone. The next one is Taste of Desire which I can't wait to start. The character's come to life and there are so many secondary character's that are as richly written as the main ones. You can't go wrong with reading this book. ljb Loved this story and all the others in this series! Captivating storyline. 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__label__cc	0.717305	0.282695	Chief surprised Police College cancels fitness testing 'The idea I believe with the Ontario Police College is they expect we are going to be sending recruits that are physically fit' Sep 28, 2018 3:00 PM by: Chris Dawson North Bay Police Chief Shawn Devine. File Photo. Like many of Ontario Police Chiefs, Shawn Devine was caught off guard about the news that the Ontario Police College is no longer offering fitness testing as part of the program. “I know it definitely was a surprise that the change was made, but speaking as as a director of zone 1A but I know that the executive from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police were quite surprised and rather upset that they were not consulted with the changes that were taking place at the Ontario Police Association and I think you will find that the executive will be making a statement with regards to that,” stated Devine. Devine says most police services across the province test applicants on fitness as part of the hiring process. “Part of that testing procedure has a physical fitness component in it so when you are coming to a police station or a police department to apply you have to have your certificate to say you can pass the test,” Devine explains. The Ministry of Safety and Correctional Services has stated that the physical testing duplicated service performed by both the college and local police services. Devine believes the OPC would prefer to focus on other police issues instead of focussing on fitness. “The idea I believe with the Ontario Police College is they expect we are going to be sending recruits that are physically fit,” explained Devine. “So I think what they are doing is they are saying it is the responsibility of the police service to have physically fit people and to send physically fit people.” While Devine wishes there was more communication from the province and the OPC about the change, he assures the public that new North Bay Police recruits will still be physically fit. “We recruit fit individuals and their expectation will be that they are physically fit and he or she already has a history of physical fitness before they applied,” he said. This has been shared 0 times How did this story make you feel? view results > Is North Bay's local news important to you? If you enjoy reading local news on BayToday, you can join the growing number of community members pledging a small donation of $5 or more a month to help our independent news team of local journalists continue to share our community's stories. Mental health help coming for seniors Opinion: Bill Walton, Monsieur Apology Amadio re-signs with Kings Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines. See a typo/mistake? Have a story/tip? About the Author: Chris Dawson Chris Dawson has been with BayToday.ca since 2004. He has provided up-to-the-minute sports coverage and has become a key member of the BayToday news team. Get your daily North Bay news briefing	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4688
__label__cc	0.661809	0.338191	Donations and Payments Weekend Masses Community & Special Masses Christmas Mass Times Easter Mass Times Anointing Masses RCIA (Adult Baptism) Anointing of the Sick & Visitations Ministry Parish Finance Committee Parish Missionary Council Parish Bulletins Search for Search Ministry is the cornerstone of parish community life. The leadership of the parish is vested in the ordained ministry of the Parish Priest and Assistant Priests, who have dedicated their lives to the service of the community. All members of our Parish, by virtue of their baptism, have a share in Christ's priesthood. Each person contributes time, talent and treasure to the tasks of leading and serving the community in its various endeavours. There are many ways that you can serve our parish communities, in our Sunday liturgies, in outreach, in evangelisation and in pastoral care. We encourage people from 8 to 108 to become actively involved in our Parish by sharing your time and talents. Please consider one of the groups below: Senior Server, Junior Server, Proclaimer, Extraordinary Minister of Communion, Warden, Counters, Data Projectionist, Children's Liturgy, Hospitality Team, Choir, Musicians. Parish & Other Groups Parish Finance Committee, Parish Pastoral Council, Catechists, Christian Meditation, Gospel Sharing, Legion of Mary, Over 50s (Seniors Ministry), LETS, Cenacle Rosary, Home Rosary, Visitations Team, Bereavement Team, Bell Ringers at St Leonard's. Get involved now! Click Here to Enquire Hear what our parishioners have to say..... Bobby Jennings, Music Ministry What made you first want to join the Music Ministry? I was involved in music in my youth and thought it would be fun to get involved again. How has being in the choir impacted your life? Since joining the choir I've been really enjoyed coming together with the other choir members and singing. It really makes a positive impact on my week to sing and listen to the music we make. What advice would you give to others who are thinking about joining the music ministry? If you're at all interested, especially if you have a musical background or just love to sing, don't wait like I did. Join up now!! It really is a great time and is healthy for the mind, body, and most importantly the spirit. David Nesbitt, Proclaimer What made you want to become a Proclaimer? When I was quite young I was encouraged by my father, who was a Proclaimer, to read at Mass regularly in my childhood parish, with a large congregation. The intention was to get experience speaking in front of a large group of people. I accepted the challenge. As I gained confidence it allowed me to focus more on the reading and communicative aspects of Proclaiming. When I became a parishioner at SPN this made it an easy choice when considering how I might participate more meaningfully for me. What is the best part of being a Proclaimer? There are several positive aspects to being a Proclaimer; having an active role to play in the Mass makes you feel much more a part of the Mass, and there’s the satisfaction from making a commitment and living up to it. But the best part is that it’s an opportunity to bring an Old Testament reading or words from an Apostle to life – to try and deliver their message the way they intended. It’s the chance to bring insight and animation to the Word and perhaps communicate a meaning that parishioners might not have otherwise read/understood for themselves. How has it impacted your life? I enjoy learning and often historical context is important to gaining insight into writer’s messages. The confidence I’ve gained simply from the routine of standing in front of a congregation has extended to the workplace: giving me the confidence to speak in front of a large number of employees on a regular basis or give presentations. I now focus more on the content and messaging rather than focussing on nerves. Of course it’s also nice to feel more involved in the SPN community and the congregation at Mass. What advice would you give to anyone thinking about becoming a Proclaimer? The Parish provides resources to help understand how things should be read. A few re-reads, a few minutes practising is all it takes to prepare – so don’t be daunted – give it a go. There is a great deal of satisfaction in Proclaiming the Word well and others appreciate you for it. Leanne McManus, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and Senior Server What Church ministries are you involved in? I am currently a Senior Server and an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. What made you initially want to become an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion? My parents always took an active part in the community of the country town where I grew up. I guess this made me understand how much work goes into creating a community. I actually had no preference for how to serve, I simply asked the Parish office what was needed. At the time, about 5 years ago they said the greatest need was for Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Then just recently I moved to Alter Service to fill an increasing gap. As soon as Harry has completed his Holy Communion he is going start training as a Junior Server. How has being involved in church ministries impacted your life? From a time perspective nothing at all, since we started at SPN I try to attend Church once or twice a month, so being rostered on to Holy Communion once a month and doing Alter Service whenever needed, has had now impact. However, just like volunteering for school, sport or any other community event, it has made me feel much more a part of the Parish community. Taking that one hour during a busy week to sit quietly with others and reflect on the bigger picture or even just quiet your mind is so valuable and being able to combine that with helping out is so rewarding. Any advice for anyone else thinking about becoming and Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion or a Senior Server? All I can say is I feel I get way more out of it than I expected and as one of the other Alter servers said to me recently, “Remember, this is our Church, the Priests come and go, we the community remain”. Michelle Edmunds, Morning Tea Server. What made you first want to volunteer for morning tea duties after Mass? I wanted to give back to the church community and the church who are guiding and looking after my children in their formative years. At home we speak about the importance of service, helping others, helping those less fortunate and positively contributing to society. I felt it important that I set an example of these values for my children. Also when I am at morning tea, the kids are busy catching up with friends and eating! Finally, I felt it was an ideal area for me to get involved in as I love a coffee and a chat myself. J How has volunteering in this role impacted you? I have met some wonderful women who also help out at morning tea; from the CEO of a company to stay at home mums, we have the commonality of being part of the church community past and present. I have also met many more parishioners, the choir, musicians and altar service volunteers as a result which makes you feel more a part of the community. Everyone is so appreciative of the morning tea service we provide which is really nice, though I have to say, it’s a really easy and fun job to do! Do you have any advice for anyone thinking about volunteering? The Parish are very welcoming to everyone and anyone who wants to get involved. Whether you enjoy singing, love speaking in public or are social like me, there are plenty of areas you can get involved in and make a meaningful contribution. They are very open to discussing what works for you in terms of your availability. So whether you want to help out each week, fortnightly or monthly the Parish are able to roster you on accordingly. Marko Komadina, Music Ministry. What made you first want to become involved in the music ministry? I have played the organ and piano since I was a child. When I was a teenager I began playing at Mass in my former parish encouraged by my grandparents and parents. Now as an adult, I wanted to show my own kids that sharing your talents by volunteering your time and expertise is better than keeping it to yourself. Jesus tells us that we shouldn’t put our light under a bushel but rather that we should let our light shine so shine, that people may see our good works, glorifying our Father in heaven. How has playing music at Mass impacted your life? I find that having a job to do at Mass gives extra meaning to coming along. It makes sure that I am there and that I am paying attention and in turn I get more out of being there. It’s also great to know that I have contributed to the solemnity of the Mass by adding prayerful music. People often tell me that they are moved in some way by the music I play and that the choir sings. It’s such an integral part of the Mass. What advice would you give to others thinking about joining the music ministry? So many people have music in their backgrounds. Perhaps they learned an instrument as a child but don’t get the opportunity to play as an adult. This is the perfect way to play music again and glorify God at the same time! Even if you can’t play an instrument, we always need more singers in our choirs. There are people with no experience to lots of experience and it ends up being a great mix of voices that always brings liveliness to every Mass. My advice is to just do it! © Diocese of Broken Bay 2019. All rights reserved. Login \| Privacy Policy \| Terms of Use CATHOLIC PARISH OF LOWER NORTH SHORE 182 High St, Willoughby NSW 2068 Australia Email: office@lns.org.au	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4689
__label__cc	0.614961	0.385039	April 11, 2018 Culture » Art Watch Winning firepit becomes public art for Redmond's transit hub Orion's Forge fashions a firepit into public art. Oregon WinterFest has held a firepit competition at the February event for a number of years. New this year was the addition of a donation program that saw the winning artist gaining a $5,000 cash prize, and a local entity gaining a valuable piece of public art. This year, the winning creation, by Hunter Dahlberg of Orion Forge, has a new home in the Redmond Transportation Hub. The portions that burned with fire at WinterFest will be replaced with electrical light—but the piece will still stand to be a beacon, welcoming commuters as they come and go. This year's entry was Dahlberg's fifth into the annual event, and his second win. Building fire pits wasn't high on his list of priorities before entering the competition some years ago, but he says they've since become one of his favorite things to build. Working with materials he often has on hand to lessen the cost of the build for him, he starts with a sketch and allows the design to emerge. Adorned with a dragon's head guarding tables (for people to place a beer), this year's winning piece, titled "Ancient Beacon," is a call to the Middle Ages and the fantasy world of J.R.R. Tolkien that inspired Dahlberg growing up. The cauldron at the bottom of the piece holds the fire; the long torch attached to the top is the beacon. It can be dipped in the fire, and placed up high to be seen from a far distance. "I liked the idea of the upper light in the Old Mill—because of the terrain there—you could wander around and see it from far away," explains Dahlberg. With over 50 different types of material and 200 hours of work, the piece was truly a labor of love. Dahlberg has been blacksmithing for around 20 years, he estimates. It wasn't until he opened his studio that he became serious about his work. Now with two employees, he often can be found creating custom pieces, including metal railings, iron gates, sculptures and even fire pits. One firepit has found a home at Timberline Lodge, a feat he considers a "feather in his cap." Dahlberg also teaches blacksmithing at the Summit Arts Center in Government Camp and is the current president of the Central Oregon Metal Arts Guild. He sees the current interest in "craft" as an opportunity to teach people what actually goes into creating a piece. "One of the things we strive to educate customers is how time consuming it is and how tool intensive a seemingly simple form can be. Steel can be immoveable," Dahlberg says. Hunter Dahlberg and Orion Forge orionforge.com Speaking of Artwatch, teafly Peterson Bill Hoppe's Retrospective is Fantastic Moms Love Art More Art Watch » Latest in Art Watch Art Watch » In the meantime, two exhibitions from the unique lens of Andries Fourie More » by Cari Brown It's never too soon—or late—to know about grant opportunities More » Vital Art Degree OSU-Cascades offers new bachelor's program in arts, media and technology More » The "Exposure" Carrot How to NOT ask artists for things Loved Our Cover Art? Here's the Renaissance Man Behind the "cat-fish." Dennis McGregor: Cover Artist	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4695
__label__cc	0.710374	0.289626	Best Boston Find out everything about Boston before you visit. Old Town Trolley Tours Boston Duck Tours Fenway Park Tours Boston Attractions Skywalk Observatory Franklin Park Zoo The Paul Revere House Boston Restaurants Go Boston Card May 13, 2015 By Ed Kim What do you get when you climb 750 feet into the sky? Only the best view of Boston! Take the elevator up to the 50th floor of the Prudential Center (hot tip: call it “The Pru” when asking for directions for immediate respect from the locals) to the Skywalk Observatory, and you’ll be rewarded with a 360 degree view of the entire city. You’ll notice the lush greens that spring up from Boston Common (depending on the season), with a mix of high rises and brownstones sprouting out of each corner. Baseball lovers will relish in the bird’s-eye view of Fenway Park. Why You’ll Love the Skywalk Observatory You don’t have to be a Boston aficionado to take in your surroundings at the Skywalk Observatory. A guided audio tour is included with the price of admission, which points out all the important sights, like the iconic gilded dome of the Massachusetts State House. Plus, signage throughout the attraction relays the historical significance of the great city of Boston. The Skywalk Observatory should be your first stop upon your arrival to the city. Not only do you get a breathtaking view that sweeps across the entire landscape, but it will help you get the lay of the land. While a map can help with navigation, it’s not nearly as fun as seeing the live version! What Makes the Skywalk Observatory Special? If you’re lucky, you’ll be witness to a life changing moment atop the highest observation deck in the New England region! The Skywalk Observatory is considered to be the most romantic spot in Boston. Many proposals have been made. While there are no statistics on just how many couples have had their big moment atop the Prudential Center, Isabella Davis told USA Today she’s seen numerous proposals throughout her 11 years as a Skywalk Observatory cashier. What Else Is in the Neighborhood? After sightseeing, head upstairs to Top of the Hub for a dining experience like no other. You’ll be surrounded by the same floor-to-ceiling views while you sip on some of the finest wines and enjoy arguably the best food in Boston. Stay at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, especially if it’s winter. You won’t have to step outside to enjoy the views, grab a meal or do some shopping in the mall because it’s connected to the Prudential Center. If you want to do some more sightseeing head downstairs and catch a Duck Tour. The Prudential T stop allows for easy access to the entire city. You’re also just a couple blocks south of Newbury Street, where you can find a trove of boutiques, salons and restaurants. Who’ll Have the Most Fun at the Skywalk Observatory? The Skywalk Observatory is a must see for every visitor. Kids will be amazed by the view. Couples can enjoy a romantic afternoon taking in the scenery before heading up to one of the most exclusive restaurants in the city. Taking a girls trip? You might as well do a little bit of sightseeing in-between shopping excursions, and the Skywalk Observatory is smack-dab in the middle of the best shopping Boston has to offer. Before you go, give the Skywalk Observatory a call or check their online calendar to ensure they’re open. The venue can be rented for private events and meetings, so it is occasionally closed to the public. Skywalk Observatory Details BestBoston Score: 81% 800 Boylston Street Email Address: skywalk@topofthehub.net Website: skywalkboston.com/ Skywalk Observatory Hours Monday: 10:00am-10:00pm Tuesday: 10:00am-10:00pm Wednesday: 10:00am-10:00pm Thursday: 10:00am-10:00pm Friday: 10:00am-10:00pm Saturday: 10:00am-10:00pm Sunday: 10:00am-10:00pm Days Closed: Christmas Open Year Round: Yes Wifi Available: No Great for Kids: Yes Parking Avilable: Yes Restaurant on Site: Yes $ 17 for ages 13 to 61. $ 14 for ages 62 and up. $ 14 for children ages 12 and below. $ 13 for University Students students. FREE for Military Personel Takes Credit Cards: Yes Massachsetts Teacher Association members are also free. The official definition of a child is 6th grade and under. The skywalk occasionaly closes for private functions. Copyright © 2019 · BestBoston.com · Contact Us	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4697
__label__cc	0.704975	0.295025	Home » Latest News! » News » Improved cyclist facilities at Adelaide Airport Improved cyclist facilities at Adelaide Airport This entry was posted on May 15, 2014 Bicycle Institute member, Adelaide and Prospect BUG co-ord and tireless campaigner Heather reports on a major win for cyclists who use Adelaide Airport. Highlighting to the General Manager that the world’s cycling community are coming to Adelaide for Velo-city she identified some facilities that should be available for visitors and locals who use the airport. Read a copy of her letter here. Secure Bicycle Parking — A secure storage facility is currently being constructed to provide cyclists with a secure location to store bicycles, on a fee for service basis. The fee will be modest and is intended to ensure that these facilities are available for travellers, not airport employees. The facility is located at the southern end of the old International Terminal Building, approximately 90m from the northern exit of the main terminal building (T1). Free Bicycle Parking — A new free bicycle parking area will be constructed adjacent to the secure storage facility to provide cyclists with a choice of paid (medium security) and free (lower security) bicycle parking facilities. Bicycle ‘Service Stations’ — We have purchased 3 of these units for the assembly, disassembly and minor maintenance of bicycles that are being transported through the airport. The units will be installed adjacent to the Secure Bicycle Parking Facilities. Short Term Bicycle Lockers — The installation of short term bike storage lockers (on a pay for use basis) has been negotiated with our current secure locker provider. The lockers are expected to be an addition to the current luggage lockers that are located on the ground floor of the multi-story (short term) carpark. As airlines generally do not accept luggage prior to a flight’s published check-in time, this service will allow cyclists to preposition a disassembled (and boxed) bicycle at the airport and then retrieve it prior to check-in. Please note that these lockers were not available as a standard ‘off the shelf’ solution from our contracted locker provider. We have been in discussions with our provider for several months and we now have a workable solution that is expected to be in place very soon. Bike Box ‘Recycling’ Service — We have been working on the issues associated with this proposal; including aviation security constraints, recycled box facilitation and storage, and the required hours of operation. With these issues now considered, we have constructed a room to store bike boxes that are discarded by arriving passengers and these boxes will be available for collection by cyclists departing at the end of the event. The facility is co-located with the Secure Bicycle Parking Facilities and ‘Service Stations’ so that cyclists have a convenient single location for all bicycle activities. We do not intend to charge for this service but offer it as a goodwill measure to cyclists attending the Velo-city event. We will soon be seeking volunteers to help us during the event and any advice or assistance your group can provide would be welcome. In relation to the sale of bike transportation boxes; both major airlines offer their approved bicycle packing boxes for sale and we do not see any benefit to travellers by duplicating this service. Current Bicycle Facilities — The existing free bicycle parking area, located in the multi-story (short term) car park will remain. Pedestrian Access from Sir Donald Bradman Drive — A project to provide a suitable pedestrian path between Sir Donald Bradman Drive and Terminal 1 commenced in Oct-2013 and was completed earlier this year. As mentioned previously, Adelaide Airport is committed to continually improving the facilities for our passengers and visitors. I would be happy to meet with you on site after the Velo-city event and discuss any issues you may have with our operations. Note: This is a great outcome (helped by pending Velo-city conference) after Adelaide BUG first contacted Adelaide Airport Management Centre on 19-Jun-2012. Mike Turter Bike Path at Glenelg gets a safety upgrade →	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4702
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__label__wiki	0.930797	0.930797	Inxile signs £3.5m deal for open-world VR RPG Tags: #brian-fargo #crpg #role-playing-game #rpg #survival #vr #wasteland #wasteland-2 #wasteland-3 Companies: #gumi #inxile #inxile-entertainment Inxile Entertainment, developer of Wasteland 2 and its upcoming sequel, has announced a deal bringing £3.5 million of invstement for a new open-world, survival-centric role-playing game (RPG) specifically for virtual reality headsets. Best known for having successfully brought back the Wasteland franchise that spawned the original Fallout, Inxile's Wasteland 2 was praised for its pandering to fans of the original while being soundly criticised for the same. The crowdfunded game proved successful enough that Inxile was able to begin work on a third entry in the franchise, to be again funded through crowdfunding, but the company seems only too aware that the market for traditional isometric role-playing games is limited - and has decided to hitch its wagon to the star of virtual reality via a £3.5 million deal with publisher Gumi. 'Gumi shares my passion for creating deeper virtual reality games and I'm fortunate to have a partner to work with in this spectacular new medium,' said Inxile chief executive Brian Fargo of the deal. 'We've had incredible feedback from our first game, The Mage's Tale, and we want to continue to build on our experience and reputation. I've always been fascinated by the social dynamics of the open world survival genre and experiencing that in virtual reality will create powerful and terrifying moments. We'll also be bringing our storytelling and RPG experience to the table to help enrich the genre.' Released in late June, The Mage's Tale was Inxile's first attempt at bringing its role-playing chops to virtual reality. The deal with Gumi, though, will see a considerably larger game put together - a fully open-world RPG with a survival focus, rather than a dungeon crawler. 'Brian is a legend in the games industry, and Inxile Entertainment has a track record for creating ground-breaking PC and console games that feel AAA in scope and size using their creativity, ingenuity, and ambition, claimed Gumi chief executive Hironao Kunimitsu, who joins the board of Inxile as part of the deal. 'Over the past year, they've brought in very talented and experienced members as they shift their strategy from single player to multiplayer online games as a service, and we look forward to seeing how they approach the space.' Neither Gumi nor Inxile have announced specifics relating to the game, but have promised it will 'launch on all platforms' rather than be exclusive to one particular VR headset. Microsoft acquires Obsidian, inXile Will retain independence, it claims. November 12, 2018 \| 12:06 Oculus VR drops Rift and Touch bundle to £399 Only for the next six weeks, though. Palmer Luckey reportedly donates to Revive development Blows a raspberry at Oculus.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4708
__label__cc	0.736334	0.263666	Women Elevating Women to Host Powerhouse Keynote Speakers, Phyllis W. Newhouse and Maya Penn, for One Day Symposium in Atlanta Event designed to connect and elevate multicultural businesswomen to be held in Atlanta on May 23, 2018 Keynote speakers, Phyllis Newhouse and Maya Penn Atlanta, GA — The Women Elevating Women Symposium (WEW) will host a one-day symposium on May 23, 2018 at the Marriott Marquis in Atlanta. This highly anticipated event features a wide range of learning opportunities, career guidance and personal growth tools for women CEO’s and business executives. Designed to connect multicultural business women to their professional communities and to discover effective strategies to scale business and encourage professional growth, WEW brings together the top women business leaders around the country. This year’s WEW Atlanta symposium features keynote speakers Phyllis W. Newhouse, recipient of the prestigious 2017 Young Entrepreneur of the Year US Technology Award and CEO/Co-founder of Xtreme Solutions, Inc., along with Maya Penn, an 18-year phenom, award-winning founder and CEO of Maya’s Ideas and youngest recipient to be listed on Oprah Winfrey’s Supersoul 100 Entrepreneur list. “I am honored to be a part of the Women Elevating Women symposium where multicultural women can help continue to pave the path of success for other entrepreneur and diverse women,” said Newhouse. “This symposium can bring opportunities for not just like minded-women to come together and share ideas but it allows women to leave with clearer direction on what it will take to make their careers and businesses more successful – while focusing on women of different cultural backgrounds.” In addition, the symposium features workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities including: * Breakout Session on the Five Pillars of Success: Cultivate, Communicate, Collaborate, Courage & Connections by Betty J. Hines, CEO and Founder of WEW * Panel Discussion with Millennials, “Why Collaborate”, moderated by Jenelle Coy, Founder of Coy+ and recipient of the Forbes 30 Under 30 Marketing Advertising List * Presentation of this year’s winner of the WEW Phyllis Winchester Newhouse Award * VIP Reception with Phyllis Winchester Newhouse from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. “We are thrilled to be hosting our WEW one-day symposium in Atlanta,” said Betty J. Hines, Founder and CEO of WEW. “The one-day symposium will bring together like minded business professionals to learn about successful strategies and tactics in helping scale their business and elevate their careers.” WEW will be held on May 23, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Marriot Marquis, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303. Tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/e/women-elevating-women-1-day-symposium-tickets-44761117708. For additional information, please visit www.womenelevating.com or for media inquiries contact Aljolynn Sperber, aljolynn@marketingmaven.com, 310-341-7353. About Women Elevating Women (WEW) WEW is a one-day symposium catering to multicultural business women, entrepreneurs and veterans, who come together to help inspire, motivate and ultimately share their entrepreneur and career experiences with their fellow women business professionals. The first of its gathering is in Atlanta on May 23, followed by Dallas in September. For additional information, please visit www.womenelevating.com. Aljolynn Sperber aljolynn@marketingmaven.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4709
__label__wiki	0.591814	0.591814	Submit a Classified Order Submit Legals Australia, according to Heather By The Blount Countian Staff \| on June 24, 2009 Rappelling off this 20-story cliff in the Blue Mountains of Australia was no big deal, according to Heather Bullard, but swimming in that country’s Wangi Falls with her co-ambassadors was awesome, she said. However, she didn’t have a photo of the falls, whereas this shot of her perched on the rim of a sheer cliff can make the viewer figuratively gasp for breath – and grasp for a handhold. Heather saw the sights down under as a member of the People to People Ambassador Program. About 40 Alabama teens, along with one from Georgia and one from Florida, made the three-week pilgrimage starting June 4, following five months of meetings to learn about the country and requirements for the trip. Other highlights included seeing stars impossibly bright and beautiful from Camp Mungialli, located in a tropical rain forest, visiting the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, the capital of Canberra (laid out much like Washington, D.C., according to Heather), the site of the 2000 Olympics, several landmarks of the Aborigines, and enough other sites to completely fill a large scrapbook. “It was the best thing I’ve ever done,” she said, “and leaving all my friends afterwards was one of the hardest.” Heather’s main impression from the trip? It was so wonderful, she’s thinking about what Europe might be like next year. Heather, 15, is the daughter of Tim and Pam Bullard of Hayden. –Ron Gholson More From People Go To The People Section Gadsden State honors Batemon earns degree Latest Print Editions Copyright© 2008-2019 The Blount Countian All Rights Reserved	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4712
__label__cc	0.542138	0.457862	WeWork shows benefit, and cost, of SoftBank vision WeWallet 26 March 2019 By Richard Beales Follow @richardbeales1 The shared-office giant’s loss in 2018 more than doubled to $1.9 bln, outpacing the growth – and amount – of revenue. Backer SoftBank believes in investing heavily in expansion. Potential IPO investors must square that breakneck spending with a $47 bln private valuation. Source: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid The WeWork logo is displayed outside of a co-working space in New York City, New York U.S., January 8, 2019. Forbes article Companies & Funds Lyft makes flattering “contribution” to accounting WeWork offers glimpse of conflicts to come WeWork needs path to profit, not enlightenment SoftBank-WeWork mess exposes cracks in Vision Fund WeWork, also known as “The We Company,” on March 25 released information on its financial performance in the last quarter and full year 2018. The private company said consolidated revenue rose 106 percent to $1.8 billion last year. WeWork’s net loss also more than doubled from the previous year, to $1.9 billion. The company said it had 425 locations in 100 cities at the end of last year, up from 200 in 65 cities a year earlier. Its number of memberships surged to 401,000 in 2018 from 186,000 in 2017. The company’s so-called contribution, or “community-adjusted EBITDA” – a measure of profit comprising the revenue on shared workspaces less direct rent and operating costs but excluding most sales, marketing and overhead costs – doubled in 2018, to $467 million, a margin of 28 percent, up from 27 percent a year earlier.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4714
__label__wiki	0.795535	0.795535	Zimbabwe Opposition Hits U.K. Ambassador for Mnangagwa Scarf: She’s Putting ‘Lipstick on the Crocodile’ AFP MARCO LONGARI Supporters of defeated Zimbabwean presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa accused U.K. Ambassador Catriona Laing of currying favor with President Emmerson Mnangagwa by wearing his signature scarf at a Downing Street event. The opposition has accused Mnangagwa of rigging the election to become the first full-term president since the fall of dictator Robert Mugabe. The scarf photo was taken in March, but it became a big deal over the weekend because Chamisa supporters cited it as evidence the British government supported and endorsed Mnangagwa throughout the presidential election. Mnangagwa himself saluted Laing’s choice of neckwear, exclaiming that Zimbabwe’s future was “as bright and positive as your wonderful scarf.” The Zimbabwean opposition took a much dimmer view of the fashion accessory in question, calling it a “dictator’s voodoo scarf” and accusing the British government of endorsing a “mass murderer” to succeed Mugabe. Mugabe was indeed a highly accomplished murderer but a dismal failure as the chief executive of his country. Mnangagwa was his chief enforcer during the horrifying Gukurahundi campaign in the 1980s, during which a legion of Mugabe’s soldiers trained by North Korea slaughtered thousands of civilians. “Villagers were forced at gunpoint to dance on the freshly-dug graves of their relatives and chant pro-Mugabe slogans,” the BBC recalled. “Putting lipstick on a crocodile shouldn’t work, but it didn’t stop the ambassador trying,” a Chamis ally sneered to the UK Daily Mail on Sunday in a riff on Mnangagwa’s nickname “The Crocodile.” “Everyone who has cozied up to this monster should be ashamed after his narrow win. He could have lost if more powerful people had stood up to him,” the Daily Mail’s correspondent said. The Daily Mail noted that Laing is scheduled to leave her post in Zimbabwe and become ambassador to Nigeria soon, but the British Foreign Office denied the switch is due to any hard feelings over her longtime friendly relationship with Mnangagwa. Laing defended herself on Sunday against accusations she treated Chamisa disrespectfully and sent clear signals her government favored Mnangagwa and his ZANU-PF party: This story is untrue. At the dinner I held for Kate Hoey on 1 June, Zimbabwean guests were: an independent candidate, a pastor, and two business people. To my knowledge only one supports Zanu-PF and only since Nov. I also invited a human rights activist, but she couldn't make it. https://t.co/kNqxB70aga — Catriona Laing (@CatrionaLaing1) August 5, 2018 I certainly did not ridicule @nelsonchamisa, who I recognise as a major political figure in Zimbabwe. I believe he and I have a good relationship and we meet regularly. We had a good meeting just before the election, discussing his plans if he won, and we spoke soon after. She also pointed to Minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin’s statement on the recent Zimbabwean elections, which applauded the high turnout but expressed concerns about “the pre-election enviornment, the role of state media, and the use of state resources.” “The UK remains deeply concerned by the violence following the elections and the disproportionate response from the security forces. We have urged all parties to work together to ensure calm. It is vital that any appeals against the results or the process are handled swiftly and impartially. All candidates have a responsibility to ensure their supporters act with restraint and avoid violence, while any challenges to the results are resolved,” Baldwin said. Baldwin’s statement conspicuously failed to endorse Chamisa’s charges of outright ballot-box rigging, although as stated above, the British government wants appeals against the election results to be addressed promptly. Much of the response from international observers could be boiled down to: That was a pretty good election by Zimbabwean standards. Good riddance to Mugabe, fingers crossed that Mnangagwa is serious about economic reforms, and let’s try to avoid any more violence in the streets. Chamisa most certainly intends to proceed with his challenge to the election. As of Sunday morning, he was still referring to himself as the true winner and promising great things from his administration-in-waiting: I’m UNSHAKEN & UNMOVED. By God’s grace we WON. God’s promises are sure & true. Get ready to behold the NEW. Change is coming! I’m fortified by Job 19:25..For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth.#Godisinit. — Nelson Chamisa (@nelsonchamisa) August 5, 2018 Chamisa adviser Alex Magaisa told PBS on Friday his candidate “understood the system was rigged” but decided to run and then contest the unfair outcome in court. “Mr. Chamisa would have withdrawn from that election, but he decided that it’s important to give the people of Zimbabwe an opportunity to choose their next leader. And he has done incredibly well. There is no opposition leader who has ever garnered two million votes in an election. And he has done that. And we believe that he did enough to win the presidency. And that’s what the people believe,” Magaisa insisted. Chamisa claimed on Monday that Mnangagwa is shadowing him with trained killers ready to eliminate him if his challenge to the election becomes a serious threat to Mnangagwa’s rule. His MDC party said squads of soldiers have been sent into low-income districts of the capital city of Harare to beat and abduct Chamisa supporters. “People are calling on me, wanting me to give the signal to go to the streets, but I am worried there will be massive bloodshed. This is a more dangerous situation than Iraq,” Chamisa said. National Securityelection fraudEmmerson MnangagwaNelson ChamisascarfUnited Kingdomzimbabwe	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4715
__label__wiki	0.79344	0.79344	Republic Day 2019: Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam perform at Wagah Border Home Bollywood News Republic Day 2019: Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam perform at Wagah Border Omair Iqbalon January 26, 2019 Image Source - Twitter As Varun Dhawan made an announcement of performing live at Wagah Border on Republic Day 2019, the ‘Sui Dhaaga’ actor did the same and shared a series of pictures on social media. Varun Dhawan along with Bollywood actors Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam celebrated 70th Republic Day with the Indian Army at Attari-Wagah border. Taking to social media, Varun Dhawan shared a glimpse of the event and called that one of the most incredible moments of his life. He wrote on the micro-blogging site Twitter that it was an honour for him to perform live at the border for Remo D’souza’s upcoming dance flick. In one of the pictures, Varun is seen holding tri-colour flag in his hand and performing stunts at an event which was attended by thousands of people. Check out Varun Dhawan’s pictures from Wagah Border event here: #HappyRepublicDay one of the most incredible moments of my life. Such an honour to perform live at the Attari border for #3. @remodsouza #3iscoming pic.twitter.com/iJdc2fX8GX — Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) January 26, 2019 An incredible honour to perform live at the Attari border today with @v.unbeatable_official_india for #3 @remodsouza thank u Jai hind #happy republic day A post shared by Varun Dhawan (@varundvn) on Jan 26, 2019 at 4:16am PST The JOSH was unbeatable today for the Republic day celebrations at the Wagah Border, Attari. Thank you @bsf_india and everyone for such a surreal experience !! 💫😍 @vickykaushal09 @adityadharfilms @rsvpmovies A post shared by Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) on Jan 26, 2019 at 4:47am PST Image Source - Instagram On January 25, the ‘Judwaa 2’ actor had tweeted informing his fans that he is preparing for something huge in Punjab along with v.unbeatable for his upcoming dance film. Notably, Varun had reached Punjab earlier this week for the first schedule of Remo D’Souza’s dance film whose title has not been finalised as of now. The ‘Uri’ actor also took to his social media handle and shared pics and videos from the Wagah border. Absolutely thrilled and honoured to celebrate #70thRepublicDay with our First Line of Defence- the BSF Jawaans and a crowd of 28,000 Indians at the Atari Wagah Border. “HOW’s THE JOSH?!” 🇮🇳🙏 A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) on Jan 26, 2019 at 4:57am PST https://cdn.bollywoodbubble.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/vicky-kaushal-wagah-border.mp4 “It’s a completely original concept which we are planning to spin into a franchise,” a source revealed to a newspaper. Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam who are basking in the massive success of their last release ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ were also present at the event. Dressed in ethnic, the duo looked fantastic and received a warm welcome by their fans and audience. On the professional front, Varun Dhawan recently concluded Abhishek Varman’s next film ‘Kalank‘ which also stars Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditya Roy Kapur in the titular roles. On Twitter, Varun called ‘Kalank’ his “biggest film till date” and said that he was “crazy excited” to be a part of it. Also Read: Republic Day 2019: Varun Dhawan to perform live at THIS place Featured Kalank Uri Varun Dhawan Vicky Kaushal Yami Gautam	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4719
__label__wiki	0.985588	0.985588	UN peacekeeper, 5 others killed in disputed border region India and US bilateral trade at crossroads: Report China wants to reorder the global order: Esper SC refuses to stay HC order against preference given to city residents at GTB Hospital Govt encouraging development of indigenous cows: HP CM PM ramps up poll pressure over 26/11, questions Cong patriotism for questioning surgical strikes Press Trust of India \| Bhilwara/New Delhi Last Updated at November 26, 2018 19:30 IST https://mybs.in/2VrbZmV Modi government looting people in name of fuel: Congress Congress doing divisive politics: Modi Failed government seeking communal polarisation, says Congress on Meghwal's remarks Modi says corrupt, black money hoarders will not be spared Narendra Modi launches fast-track loan access plan for small businesses Ratcheting up poll pressure on the 10th anniversary of India's worst terror strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a broad swipe at the Congress for being in power during the Mumbai attack and for questioning his government's surgical strike in Pakistan. On an emotive day of remembrance for the families and colleagues of those killed, the prime minister stepped up the tempo as he referred to then Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi as "madam" who ruled the country at the time. "Delhi was ruled by madam... the world was shaken but the Congress was playing how-to-win-the-election game," Modi said referring to Sonia Gandhi, who was widely believed to be the power behind then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "I remember the slightest criticism over the attacks used to rile the then ruling party," Modi said while hitting out at the Congress over its handling of terrorism and Naxalism. He was addressing an election rally here on the anniversary of the 60-hour terror siege by 10 Pakistani terrorists who sneaked into Mumbai on November 26, 2008, killing 166 people in a rampage spread over several locations The Congress retaliated by alleging Modi was playing politics on the issue of national security and had "compromised" national interest. Though Modi addressed three election rallies in Rajasthan, which goes to the polls on December 7, he focused on the 26/11 attack only in the textile town of Bhilwara. He said India will never forget the 26/11 attack or its perpetrators and justice will surely be done. "India will never forget 26/11 or its perpetrators. We are looking for an opportunity. The law will take its own course, I assure the people of the country once again," Modi said while expressing solidarity with the families of those who lost their lives. A grateful nation, he said, bows to its brave police and security forces who valiantly fought the terrorists during the Mumbai attacks. Continuing his anti-Congress offensive, Modi said the party preached patriotism. But when the Army carried out a surgical strike by crossing over the border, the party questioned it and asked for video proof. "When my country's soldiers did surgical strikes in Pakistan, and settled the account with terrorists ... and their dead bodies were being hauled away in trucks... "When the country's soldiers did such a big thing, when they struck the enemy in his own home, wasn't every Indian proud or not? Was this not an example of patriotism? ... Was this not a saga of bravery? "But in such a time the Congress raised a question -- show the video whether surgical strike happened or not. When the country's soldier goes with his life in his fist, will he be carrying a video camera?" Modi asked. "At that time did they not remember patriotism?" He said during Congress rule, there were bomb blasts every day in all corners of india, and cited Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ajmer, Delhi, Ayodhya and Jammu. "But we have fought such a battle against terrorism that they are finding it difficult to come out of Kashmir," he said. The prime minister said his government has responded to Naxals also in their own language. On the one hand, there is terrorism and, on the other, Maoism and Naxalism. They are giving guns in the hands of children and killing innocent people but Congress leaders and close aides of 'naamdaar' are calling Naxals revolutionaries and giving them certificates, he said. Modi has frequently referred to Congress president Rahul Gandhi as "naamdar" (dynast). In New Delhi, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala accused the BJP of politicising the sacrifice of jawans, saying the lack of political action on its part has led to disquiet at the border and an alarming security situation. "Politicizing of national security and sacrifice of our jawans is intrinsic to BJP. "The truth is - Modi Government has compromised our national security and in the last four and a half years. Lack of political action and policy has led to a disquiet border and an alarming internal security situation," he said in a statement. Training his guns on the prime minister, Surjewala alleged that he was the one person who played "despicable politics" during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. "Even as our soldiers fought inside and the nation was united in battling its consequences, the then CM of Gujarat, was standing outside at one of the attack sites, addressing the media and blaming the then UPA Government for the attack," he alleged. According to Surjewala, the BJP released blood-stained ads in newspapers for Delhi elections, opportunistically politicizing the sacrifice of our soldiers. "Today in a public rally in Bhilwara, Rajasthan; PM Modi turned history on its head and said that he never played politics on national security. We condemn and reject the utter falsehood the PM Modi's politicizing of national security and sacrifice of our jawans is intrinsic to BJP," he said.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4722
__label__wiki	0.8191	0.8191	Toyota just recalled 1.7 million cars with potentially deadly airbags that could explode and spray metal shrapnel Reuters and Benjamin Zhang The 2015 Toyota 4Runner is one of the cars affected by the recall. Toyota and its Lexus luxury brand have issued a recall for 1.7 million cars worldwide, 1.3 million of which were sold in the US. The recall is due to faulty Takata-made airbag inflators that have been linked to 23 deaths and 290 injuries worldwide. The Takata airbags could explode, spraying metal shrapnel inside cars and trucks. Affected Toyota models, from the 2010 through 2016 model years, include the 4Runner SUV, Sienna minivan, and Corolla sedan. Affected Lexus models, from the 2010 through 2017 model years, include the ES and IS passenger cars as well as the GX SUV. Toyota Motor Corp said Wednesday it is recalling another 1.7 million vehicles worldwide for potentially faulty Takata airbag inflators as part of a multi-year industry recall campaign announced in 2016. Automakers are adding about 10 million vehicle inflators in the United States to what was already the largest-ever recall campaign in history. Last week, Ford Motor Co said it was recalling 953,000 vehicles worldwide for Takata inflators. Previously, 37 million US vehicles with 50 million inflators were recalled and 16.7 million inflators remain to be replaced. Toyota's new recall relates to vehicles from the 2010 through 2017 model years and includes 1.3 million vehicles in the United States. The affected Toyota branded vehicles include: 2010-2013 model year Corolla, 2010-2013 Matrix, 2010-2016 4Runner, and 2011-2014 Sienna. There are also a handful of affected models from Toyota's luxury brand Lexus: 2010-2013 IS 250, 2010-2015 IS 250C, 2010-2014 IS-F, 2010-2017 GX 460, and 2010-2012 ES 350. Finally, the 2010-2015 XB from Toyota's defunct Scion division is also affected by the recall. Click here for more information on the recall and to see if your vehicle is affected. At least 23 deaths worldwide have been linked to the rupturing of faulty Takata airbag inflators, including 15 in the United States. More than 290 injuries worldwide have been linked to Takata inflators that could explode, spraying metal shrapnel inside cars and trucks. In total, 19 automakers are recalling more than 100 million potentially faulty inflators worldwide. To date, 21 deaths have been reported in Honda Motor Co vehicles and two in Ford vehicles. Both automakers have urged some drivers of older vehicles not to drive them until the inflators are replaced. Read more: Here are the 15 cars people love to keep for a long time — and they're all from Toyota, Honda, and Subaru. The defect led Takata to file for bankruptcy protection in June 2017. In April, auto components maker Key Safety Systems completed a $1.6 billion deal to acquire Takata. The merged company, known as Joyson Safety Systems, is a subsidiary of Ningbo Joyson Electronic Corp. Automakers in the United States repaired more than 7.2 million defective Takata airbag inflators in 2018 as companies ramped up efforts to track down parts in need of replacement, according to a report released last month. SEE ALSO: We drove a $31,000 Honda Accord and a $39,000 Toyota Camry to see which one is the better family car. Here's the verdict. FOLLOW US: On Facebook for more car and transportation content! More: BITranspo Toyota recall Takata BI Select	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4724
__label__wiki	0.529726	0.529726	EXPORT SERVICES: BREXIT: SUPPORT FOR EXPORTERS: EXPORT NEWS: DOWNLOAD FORMS: Home > Export Documentation > Export News Weak first quarter for UK exporters More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year, with cashflow and confidence dipping too according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL. Volatility and price pressures weighing on UK exporters The percentage of both manufacturing and services exporters who are expecting to increase their prices has risen in the past three months, as international traders struggle with the value of the pound and pressure from the cost of raw materials and other overheads, according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL. Export competition encourages UK SMEs to take UK Plc to the World in 2019 With Brexit looming and the UK government encouraging more businesses to make the most of export opportunities around the world through its ‘Exporting is GREAT’ campaign, the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT) has launched its 10th ‘Open to Export Competition’ to encourage businesses to take ownership of their international strategies. Price pressures hitting manufacturing exporters The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and export documentation data. BCC: Ease Brexit uncertainty to boost innovation through trade A survey by British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL Express UK, has today revealed that almost half (49%) of businesses have uncertainty over Brexit front of mind when deciding whether to trade internationally, highlighting the economic cost of the persistent lack of political clarity. Sterling volatility major ongoing concern for exporters The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Friday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters. BCC comments at the launch of HM Government’s new Export Strategy Speaking at the launch of the Government’s Export Strategy today (Tuesday), Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, will say that at this time of immense change for the UK economy, it’s crucial to get the national approach to export and trade right. BCC/DHL: UK exporters impeded by labour shortages Possible documentation delays during Ramadan During the holy month of Ramadan the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce will adopt shorter working hours. Forthcoming trade missions and business forum from DIT The Department of International Trade (DIT) announce dates for trade missions to Georgia and Armenia plus a business forum on UK-Turkey Infrastructure Collaboration. BCC: Government must establish permanent dialogue with business on future trade deals The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is intensifying its call for the UK Government to establish a formal, permanent dialogue with business, consumer and civil society organisations to ensure that trade negotiations - including those on Brexit - draw on the detailed knowledge, expertise and experience of the private and third sector. Companies given the opportunity to understand the challenges to successfully enter the US market with confidence Exporters will be turning their attention to the US market at a special event taking place in Cambridge this month. BCC: Improve domestic business environment to help exporters to grow The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) comment on the trade statistics for January 2018 released today by the ONS. Translation Matters Liudmila Tomanek, from Russian Translation World, highlights the importance of cultural understanding when translating. Securing a business-friendly trade deal with EU must be New Year priority A future UK-EU trade deal must minimise barriers to trade says the British Chambers of Commerce. BCC/DHL: British exporters keep calm and carry on The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Thursday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters. China Outbound Conference Investment Project Collection 2017 China Outbound initiative facilitates links between investors in China and organisations in the UK seeking investment. Businesses to hear from China experts at Global Business Network This month the Chamber will offer a unique insight into China and offer help and advice on how to enter and grow your business in the Chinese market. British and Finnish Chambers in joint call to minimise potential Brexit trade barriers On the occasion of the visit of a high-level Finnish business delegation to London, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), and the Finnish Chambers of Commerce (Kauppakamari) are today (14 September 2017) jointly calling for UK and EU negotiators to minimise trade barriers and prioritise shared economic ties beyond Brexit. Workshop on trading with Egypt The Egyptian-British Chamber of Commerce invite you to their Workshop on Trade with Egypt; Export Documentation, Trade Finance & Customs Routines. BCC and DIHK: Joint UK-German call to put shared economic interests first in Brexit negotiations The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), and the Association of German Chambers of Commerce (DIHK) have today (Monday) called for UK and EU negotiators to put a clear focus on our shared economic interests as Brexit talks reconvene in Brussels. BCC/DHL: Exporters concerned economic conditions will dampen performance The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with DHL, today (Thursday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, which shows that while many exporters continue to put in a solid performance, wider economic factors are a cause of concern. Register for the next Business Beyond Borders event! Interested in meeting your new business partners at trade fairs around the world? Register for this Business Beyond Borders international matchmaking event in Paris, Milan or Cannes. EU-Japan Co-operation initiatives: Vulcanus in Europe - Keys to Japan The EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Cooperation is promoting Vulcanus in Europe and Keys to Japan, two highly demanded opportunities for European companies. Qatar – the latest information available Companies trading with Qatar are becoming increasingly concerned about the severing of diplomatic ties with that country on 4 June by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt. Ramadan in the UAE The British Centre for Business explain the impact of Ramadan on business and commerce Cambridgeshire businesses deliver for Britain Businesses in Cambridgeshire using the Chamber export documentation service should be congratulated for how well they are performing and supporting the UK economy. BCC/DHL: Exporter confidence remains high, but exchange rates a concern The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with DHL, published its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, which shows that confidence among UK exporters remains strong. Export Training Course dates announced The Chambers' summer export training course schedule has been released. Russo-British Chamber of Commerce annual Business Forum Chamber members invited to annual RBCC Business Forum at discounted rate. Businesses to gain an insight to trading in Canada Exporters will turn their attention to Canada and North America at a special event taking place in Cambridge next week. International Trade training course dates announced The Chambers' next schedule of international trade training courses has been released. Global Awards sponsorship opportunity The Chamber is looking for sponsors for the 2017 Global Awards. The Great British Personal Care Showcase in Prague, Czech Republic The British Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic invites British suppliers of personal hygiene products and cosmetics to the The Great British Personal Care Showcase – 1 June 2017 in Prague, Czech Republic. Cambridgeshire companies to gain awareness of Iran market Exporters will benefit from an insight into the Iran market at a special event taking place in Cambridge this month. Chamber launches Global Awards 2017 Global Awards 2017 have been launched by Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce to recognise success in international markets. BCC/DHL: Confidence boost for exporters ahead of Article 50 trigger The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with DHL, today (Thursday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, which shows that confidence among exporters that their turnover will improve jumped in Q4 2016, ahead of further moves towards Brexit. Opportunity to export products to Egypt The Ministry of Supply in Egypt is planning to import some food products and is seeking quotations from British companies who could export such products to Egypt. Forthcoming international events Events update from The Department for International Trade East of England. BCC International Trade Survey: Fall in Sterling expected to increase cost base and push up prices The recent fall in the value of Sterling is squeezing domestic sales margins, and increasing the cost base of UK businesses, according to the results of the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) latest International Trade Survey. BCC International Trade Survey: Europe to remain key export market despite Brexit vote UK companies remain committed to strong trading relationships with European customers and suppliers despite the UK’s vote to leave the EU, according to the results of the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) International Trade Survey, released today (Monday). TUC and BCC heads send joint letter to Theresa May on EU migrants’ right to remain Prime Minister must ‘show leadership’ on EU migrants’ right to remain – says TUC and British Chambers of Commerce. Businesses encouraged to use agents and distributors to extend their market reach overseas Businesses investigating the potential to sell goods or services outside the UK are being urged to consider using an agent or distributor by Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce. BCC: Boost SME export support to navigate uncertainty The latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook is published today, Tuesday 1 November. Exporting to Egypt has changed, come to this seminar to hear how this will affect you Exporters will be turning their attention to the trade regulations changes that are now affecting the export of goods to the Egyptian market at an event in Cambridge this month. Embassy closure during Eid al-Adha The Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce will be closed for Eid al-Adha. Cross-Sector Trade Mission to the Philippines The British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP) is organising a Trade Mission for British Companies on 18–20 October 2016. Sports Meets Business On 11 October the Slovenian Chamber of Commerce will be receiving a trade mission from UK. BCC: Surge in trade documentation before EU referendum There was a surge in the volume of trade documentation issued in the second quarter of 2016 - before the EU referendum - the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook (QITO) from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and DHL has shown. Cambridge companies given in-road to £3.3 billion Saudi market Exporters will be turning their attention to the Saudi market at a special event taking place in Cambridge next week. Dramatic increase in worldwide exports despite political upheaval Exports from Cambridgeshire companies exceeded £47million in June 2016 – almost double the value of the same month the previous year. The Great British Gardening Products Showcase The British Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic invites British suppliers of garden products to the The Great British Gardening Products Showcase on 20 October 2016 in Prague, Czech Republic. Egyptian Chamber closures Further documentation delays likely as the Egyptian Chamber closes for Eid holidays. Update on origin documents following the referendum result Following the referendum result to leave the EU, we can confirm there are no immediate changes to the issuance of either EU Certificates of Origin or HMRC preference documents. Webinar: IT opportunities in Chile The British Chilean Chamber of Commerce have organised a webinar to coincide with the Chilean Information & Technology Association Trade Mission to the UK 20-24 June. British manufacturing companies wanted for Industry 4.0 trade delegation to Germany The German-British Chamber of Industry & Commerce is organising a trade delegation trip to Germany from 20-24 June 2016 as part of a project to promote Industry 4.0, also known as the fourth Industrial Revolution. BCC: Export growth slows in the face of global headwinds UK export growth continued to slow at the end of 2015, with manufacturers in particular struggling, a report from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and DHL has shown. Businesses offered advice on successful trading with China Cambridgeshire businesses will discover how to establish a successful e-commerce operation in China at a free event taking place at the Moller Centre in Cambridge tomorrow night. Looking for business partnerships? Here’s how to find them… Enterprise Europe Network works with SMEs to help them to grow faster through tailored support, new commercial partnerships and access to finance. Sanctions relief paves the way for developing UK trade relationship with Iran Iran has received extensive economic and financial sanctions relief as a result of meeting its obligations under the nuclear deal agreed on 14 July 2015, meaning the country is now able to trade more freely. New importation regulation for Egypt New regulations have recently been issued by the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and Industry regarding the importation of certain products and goods for the retail market. Opportunity for UK companies to export to the UAE UK companies have the opportunity to meet with UAE supermarket chain Al Maya Group. Global Business Network launched A forum to help businesses expand their knowledge when trading globally. Morocco as a financial hub to Africa: How can the UK benefit from the Moroccan financial market? The British Chamber of Commerce for Morocco is hosting a webinar about financial services in the Moroccan market. Trade Mission to Romania Enterprise Europe Network, UKTI London and the British Romanian Chamber of Commerce are inviting businesses to join a trade mission to Bucharest, in February 2016. Withdrawal of electronic ATR’s and EUR1’s for Turkey We have been informed that, with immediate effect, Turkish Customs are no longer accepting ATR and EUR1 forms that bear an electronic stamp.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4729
__label__wiki	0.586479	0.586479	Label feature: Magazine Magazine Radio Show Barnt This month Carhartt WIP shades some light on Magazine records, mixed by its label co-owner, DJ and producer Barnt. The Cologne based artist is one of the few new faces in the global electronic music scene, whose music makes a fine distinction and turns established formulas against the grain. Beside being a DJ since 20 years Barnt is also a producer with releases on labels like Cómeme, Mule Musiq and Hingefinger already under his belt. Furthermore he is also co-founder and co-owner of the label Magazine, that he established with his old North German friends Jens-Uwe Beyer and Crato in 2010. For Carhartt WIP Radio Barnt took a ride through the Magazine catalogue that consists of work by artists such as Jens-Uwe Beyer, Barnt, the super group Cologne Tape, Wolfgang Voigt, or Wendy Gondeln among others. Barnt's mix features some of their music as well as some soon to be released, new material from unknown artists for the unwritten Magazine future. As usual we accompany the show with a little interview that we did with the person behind it. Read below what Barnt has to say and don't forget to tune into his mesmerized Magazine mix. Barnt Hey Barnt, can you introduce yourself and your label Magazine shortly to us? Barnt: Magazine is a depot and a serial publication of contemporary contributions run by Crato, Jens-Uwe Beyer and me. What are some of the people, places and things that inspire Magazine? Barnt: Waves working worlds.Do you think there's a special Magazine sound? What process do you follow for getting new artists? Barnt: We only release music where all of us three feel an energy. We have to have the feeling that it is an urge for the artist to do the kind of music he does, no matter what it sounds like. That is what we mean by energy. The opposite would be someone who just tries to sound like something. You can’t fake that energy, it won’t be in the music file. What do you find most challenging about the work you do as an artist? What are currently your main compositional- and production-challenges? Barnt: Exactly that. No one can radiate that energy mentioned above all the time. A work is good if you get to the core of your desires. That is sometimes hard, but when it happens you know. How important are the non-musical components of your releases, i.e. packaging and album art? And what do they reflect/mean to you? Barnt: We see them as equally important. Also, a "non-musical component“ like a cover, a collection of images or even an exhibition (there currently is a Magazine show at the Ludwig Forum für moderne Kunst Aachen) might not be associated with music in first place. But they contain structures like patterns, rhythms, timing, etc. that feel „like music“. They look back at our music in a way music understands. How long do you generally play a track in clubs before releasing it? Barnt: It really depends. Sometimes the release date can get pushed back months or even years due to unforeseen circumstances. Also, as you know, right now the pressing plants take months to produce a vinyl release. And we don’t want to publish the files before the physical release. But we believe every track has its time(s). So sometimes we share it with a few DJ friends. It then just exists in clubs for a while, meaning it is only being witnessed at very loud volumes before it can be heard privately. Actually we like that.What advice would you give to producers, DJs who are just starting out? Barnt: Be aware of your own excitement.Please recommend three artists to our readers which you feel deserve their attention. Barnt: This very minute? Maybe Rebolledo, Lighter, Hodge.How did you select the tracks for your Carhartt Radio show? Barnt: This is less of a DJ mix than a picture of the core of Magazine. Magazine discography The Hague: new names for Rewire 2016	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4734
__label__wiki	0.636099	0.636099	C3 Carolina Panthers newsfeed brings the latest Panthers news and opinions from the fan perspective. The Panther Way-Keep Pounding January 06, 2015 / Anthony Dunn Sports are amazing. Nothing unites or divides a group of people like it. For example, in 2014 the entire country came together to support "Our Boys" in the World Cup. The same exact thing happens during the Olympics. As humans, we desire the pride of winning a competition. It's a natural drive that we have. Professional sports is how most people deal with that. In 1994, the Carolina's had an easier time doing so when a business man from Spring Hope, North Carolina brought an NFL team to the state that he loved an grew up in. Since then, many (MANY) things have changed for the team that we love and the state that we love more. The Panthers have brought along heroes to save Charlotte that wore shoulder pads and helmets instead of a cape and a mask. I hope that this takes you back to fine times as a Carolinian. 1995: The Beginning - Part One 1995 was actually a pretty phenomenal year for the Cats. It was their first season, they had future Hall of Famers in Bill Polian and Dom Capers running the show and they had two states of support. The season was ultimately unsuccessful as they went a pedestrian 7-9 but success went far deeper than a record for the inaugural season in Charlotte as they were able to find some guys who would end up being integral parts of the future of the Panthers. With the first pick in the NFL Draft, Polian's team selected the linchpin of Joe Paterno's Nittany Lions explosive offense - quarterback Kerry Collins. He wasn't Polian's only hit that year, as he added all time great Panthers in wide receiver Mark Carrier, offensive tackle Blake Brockermeyer and guard Frank Garcia. 1995: The Beginning - Part Two After the 1994 season, the New Orleans Saints lost their 5'9" Pro Bowl and All-Pro linebacker to Richardson, Polian and the ability to be the face of the new team's first defense. This probably wasn't a huge blow for the Saints due to a falloff in production but it remains the best personnel move ever made under Richardson's watch. The thirty-five year old Sam Mills stepped in as an immediate veteran presence in a locker room full of young guys and misfits. In '95 and '96, he rewarded the Panthers for their trust by turning in two All-Pro seasons and earned one Pro Bowl trip. Now, we fast forward. 2003: The Greatest Year The scene has significantly changed for the Cats at this point. Polian and Capers have been replaced by former journalist and Chargers assistant GM Marty Hurney and the Giants defensive coordinator John Fox. Now they have a new quarterback (Jake Delhomme), new running backs (Stephen Davis, DeShaun Foster and fullback Brad Hoover) and new legendary pass catchers (Steve Smith, Muhsin Muhammad, Ricky Proehl and Kris Mangum) to go along with an elite offensive line led by rookie Jordan Gross and a tenacious defense with Julius Peppers and Mike Minter among others. Sounds pretty great, right? Panther Nation effectively formed that season when their former beacon of hope passed along two words that led the way for a new generation of Panthers - "Keep Pounding." At age 45, Mills passed away after losing his battle with cancer. You could say that he ignited the 2003 Panthers(they went on to go 11-5 and to all the way to the Super Bowl, but that's far too big of an understatement. His death, courage and final speech gave an identy to Carolina's finest. 2014: The Ending of the Second Chapter In the eleven years between 2003 and this past offseason, a lot has happened. Exit Jake Dellhome and Julius Peppers, enter Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly. Jordan Gross and Steve Smith found themselves during that time and in 2011 and 2012, the Panthers parted ways with Fox and Hurney. They were replaced by Chicago's tough defensive coordinator Ron Rivera and New York Giants scouting guru Dave Gettleman. In Gettleman's first season, 2013, the Panthers made the playoffs. The 2014 offseason was my toughest time as a fan. I watched my favorite player retire and the heart of the team be released. As I'm writing this, the new regime is fighting in the playoffs, preparing to head to Seattle this weekend. It's impossible for me to know when you're reading this, so I don't know if the Panthers will be eliminated yet. What I do know is that this generation will most certainly fight the Panther Way and Keep Pounding. Open Letter to Mr Richardson I'm only posting this because I may need your help. I wrote this and sent it to him at the stadium but odds are that he won't see it. I need Panther Nation to help me share it. Here goes. "Dear Mr Richardson, As a seventeen year old, I wasn't alive when you brought the team to Charlotte. Unfortunately I missed most of the great foundation that I love about the Panthers. I never got to see Sam Mills play, was too young to care about the Super Bowl and only vaguely remember Muhsin Muhammad. Your organization was a huge part of my life early on, however. The day I was born, the Panthers were playing on the television in the hospital room. Some things were just meant to be. An unathletic, nerdy elementary schooler, Jake Delhomme provided an out. As a middle schooler, I was the only one who knew who Jordan Gross and Travelle Wharton were. In those early years, I could be found with #17 or #89 on my chest most Fridays when my friends would flaunt their jerseys. The Panthers always meant more. Now those numbers are retired and replaced by #1. My hope is that you will read this and know how much a financial decision in 1994 has severely impacted an uninvolved life. 2014 was the toughest year I've ever faced. I had to remind myself to Keep Pounding. Since I will never get to thank Sam Mills for that reminder, I would like to thank you for that as well. Jonathan Cook" You can follow Jonathan @BYSSports January 06, 2015 / Anthony Dunn/ Carolina Panthers, Sam Mills, Dave Richardson, Jake Delhomme, Panthers, Panthers Super Bowl Anthony Dunn Oh the Irony! Which rookie has had the greatest ...	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4737
__label__wiki	0.59651	0.59651	India’s first Tesla Model X 100D Electric SUV with Autopilot is here Posted on August 16, 2018 by CarToq Editor Another Tesla Model X electric SUV has landed in India, and this time around, it’s the 100D variant. The Tesla Model X that was previously imported into India through the private route and registered to billionaire Prashant Ruia was the top of the line P 90D variant. The 100D variant, which while being very quick, is still a few steps behind the P 90D in terms of outright performance. The electric SUV, imported straight from the United States, which is currently the only country that manufactures Tesla cars and SUVs, can hit 100 Kph in a sportscar-challenging 5 seconds. In fact, this kind of performance makes the Tesla 100D virtually faster than almost all other luxury SUVs sold in India. …and another one lands! India’s second Tesla Model X and it’s a 100D this time. Word has it that this would call Ahmedabad it’s home. Image source remains unknown, please let us know if you know and the due credits shall be given! #Tesla #ModelX #P100D #India Edit : A small clarification from @harsheedtarapore, the gentleman who clicked this image and helped import the car. The car will stay in Mumbai and the delivery has already been done! Apologies for the confusion! A post shared by Automobili Ardent India ®️ (@automobiliardent) on Aug 15, 2018 at 12:08am PDT And it has no engine. That’s because like all Tesla cars, the Model X 100D is powered by electric motors driven by lithium ion batteries. The electric SUV weighs a hefty 2.5 tons thanks to all the batteries that drive the twin electric motors, one on the front axle and the other on the rear axle. Needless to say, the Model X 100D features an all wheel drive layout. Top speed is rated at 250 Kph while the range per charge stands at 475 kilometers, which is very good indeed. What this effectively means is that the Model X can be used on a day to day basis even in a country like India where electric car charging infrastructure is at its infancy. In the United States, the Tesla Model X 100D is priced at $ 96,000, which translates to about Rs. 65 lakhs in Indian currency. However, importing such a car through the private import route costs significantly higher thanks to the hefty import duties involved. Effectively, we’re looking at a price of about Rs. 1.5 crores for this car when imported privately into India. The Tesla Model X 100D is said to be bought by someone in Mumbai, and will soon be sporting MH plates, which means that it will be registered as a private car in India. Stay tuned for more pictures of this car on Indian streets. Via AutomobiliArdent « All-new Hyundai Santro: First official sketch released Skoda’s Hyundai Creta rival: What it’ll look like »	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4739
__label__wiki	0.754499	0.754499	Cash Matters Why Cash Matters global supporters Cash Matters on Twitter Cash Matters on Instagram Cash Matters on Facebook Cash Matters on Linkedin Cash Matters on Youtube Cash Matters Blog RSS feed News Events Studies Quick Facts Around the World Africa, Middle East & India Asia Pacific Europe Latin America & Caribbean The United States & Canada British Bitcoin broker heist shocks South Oxfordshire village Jan. 29, 2018 Share Source Oxfordshire, UK: Last week, a 30-year-old Bitcoin trader was coerced into transferring a fortune of his cryptocurrency when four balaclava-wearing robbers invaded his home, tied up his girlfriend, left their baby in a pram outside while holding him at gunpoint. This is believed to be the first cryptocurrency heist in the UK as reported by the Mail Online, Sky News, The Times, The Telegraph and Evening Standard. Neighbours, as well as staff and students at a nearby school, were left in shock as a police helicopter hovered over the quiet village in search of the offenders where break-and-enter crimes are uncommon. Beyond the borders of the small town, the traumatic transfer has now placed the safety claims of cryptocurrency under scrutiny. Does a public ledger (where every transaction is visible to the world), guarantee safety from physical muggings? For this trader who had reportedly conducted over 100,000 Bitcoin transactions, sadly not. Excerpt from Mail Online article Last night, a Thames Valley Police spokesman confirmed an ‘aggravated burglary’ took place in Moulsford and said they believed the property was targeted... The police spokesman said: ‘Officers were called at about 9.40am to a report that offenders had entered a residential property off Reading Road and threatened the occupants. No one was seriously injured during the incident. The National Police Air Service helicopter was deployed to this incident. "The village is in a real state of shock right now. For something like this to happen here is terrifying. It’s a very quiet place and, although there is a lot of money round here, a digital currency heist is the last thing anyone would expect – particularly during the school run." " Moulsford resident as quoted by Mail Online ‘Officers are particularly interested in speaking to anyone travelling through the village on the A329 Reading Road between 7.30am and 10.30am on Monday who has dashcam footage, or anyone with mobile-phone footage. Danny Aston, 30, and his girlfriend, Amy Jay, 31, are believed to be victims of the UK’s first bitcoin heist after they were attacked at their home in a quiet Oxfordshire village, from where they ran a digital currency company. Read full Mail Online article here Bucks, Jonathan. 'Gun ordeal of family in UK's first Bitcoin heist: Armed intruders force man to transfer cyber currency in raid at TV Midsomer village home'. Mail Online. The Mail On Sunday. Electronically published January 27, 2018. Accessed January 29, 2018. Contributor. 'Police appeal for witnesses after trader 'forced at gunpoint to transfer Bitcoin'. Sky News. Electronically published January 28, 2018. Accessed 29, January 2018. Diver, Tony. 'Britain's first Bitcoin heist as trader forced at gunpoint to transfer cyber currency'. The Telegraph. Electronically published January 28, 2018. Accessed January 29, 2018. Hamilton, Fiona. 'Armed gang steals bitcoin fortune in heist'. The Times. Electronically published January 29, 2018. Accessed January 29, 2018. Rose, Eleanor. 'Bitcoin trader 'targeted by gunmen' in UK's first cryptocurrency heist in sleepy Midsomer Murders village'. Evening Standard. Electronically published January 28, 2018. Accessed 29, January 2018. Cash Matters Keeping Cash: Assessing the arguments about cash and crime [This white paper] draws from a wide range of institutional, legal, scholarly, policy, news media and other sources as well as quotes from experts in criminology and terrorist financing, banking, industry, and the social sciences. It is the most comprehensive approach to the issue of cash and criminal or terrorist activities to date. Reuters Hacked Tokyo cryptocurrency exchange to repay owners $425 million That amounts to nearly 90 percent of the 58 billion yen worth of NEM coins the company lost in an attack that forced it to suspend on Friday withdrawals of all cryptocurrencies except bitcoin. Coincheck said in a statement it would repay the roughly 260,000 owners of NEM coins in Japanese yen, though it was still working on timing and method. BBC Coincheck: World's biggest ever digital currency 'theft' One of Japan's largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual assets in a hacking attack on its network. Coincheck froze deposits and withdrawals for all crypto-currencies except Bitcoin as it assessed its losses in NEM, a lesser-known currency. Bloomberg Technology Massive Cryptocurrency Heist Spurs Call for More Regulation At 2:57 a.m. on Friday morning in Tokyo, someone hacked into the digital wallet of Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck Inc. and pulled off one of the biggest heists in history. Three days later, the theft of nearly $500 million in digital tokens is still reverberating through virtual currency markets and policy circles around the world. Last Updated: Feb. 22, 2018 In the USA, cash is used for of payments under $10 (Federal Reserve, 2019) Read Share In Ireland, cash is used for of POS payments (ECB, 2017) Cash Matters White Paper 'Keeping Cash: Assessing the Arguments about Cash and Crime' Choice Matters 2018 Video Cash Matters 2017 Video Why Cash? Webmaster: Dominique Eguren \| Designed by Chaos \| Responsible for this website are Andrea Nitsche and Gerben van Wijk \| Funded by ICA \| Privacy Policy Hello. We care about your data and use cookies to give you the best experience. By continuing to use the website you accept their use. READ OUR COOKIES POLICY & PRIVACY POLICY HERE	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4742
__label__wiki	0.803874	0.803874	site: media \| arena: mlb \| pageType: stories \| section: \| slug: red-sox-naming-nathan-eovaldi-closer-could-be-the-first-of-several-bullpen-changes-made-before-the-trade-deadline \| sport: baseball \| route: article_single.us \| 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories Red Sox naming Nathan Eovaldi closer could be the first of several bullpen changes made before the trade deadline The Red Sox blew their 17th save of the season on Sunday in London against their AL East rival by Katherine Acquavella Jul 2, 2019 at 10:32 am ET • 4 min read The Red Sox and Yankees wrapped up the inaugural London Series this past weekend, with New York sweeping the two-game set from Boston. The Red Sox's bullpen struggles were on full display under the international spotlight. In the two extremely high-scoring games this past weekend, the Boston bullpen allowed a whopping 21 runs over 12 1/3 innings of work. Yes, the dimensions at London Stadium created a hitter-friendly park, but those numbers are ugly nonetheless. The worst part of the trip for Boston came Sunday when three Red Sox relievers (Marcus Walden, Matt Barnes, Josh Taylor) combined to give up nine runs to the Yankees in the seventh inning of an eventual 12-8 loss. The Red Sox have the 15th-best bullpen ERA (4.37) in baseball, but their relievers combined for a 4.92 ERA in June -- ranked 22nd in the majors -- and blew eight saves over that span. Boston also has lost four games in which they've led in the eighth inning or later this season. It's a stark contrast from the 2018 World Series championship team. 2018 Boston Red Sox: 97-1 when leading after eight innings; 90-4 when leading after seven innings Craig Kimbrel and/or Joe Kelly might not have been the answer for this year's team, but keeping one or both of the free agent relievers certainly would've helped things out. With both of them gone, the Red Sox are still searching for arms they can confidently turn to with the game on the line. On Saturday, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reported that the Red Sox are surveying the market for bullpen options that could be available before the July 31 trade deadline. Red Sox President Dave Dombrowski and the rest of the team's front office don't have much more time to wait, and they're going to need to make some moves if they want to go after an AL wild-card spot or keep hope of catching the Yankees in the division. Shane Greene of the Tigers and/or Will Smith and Tony Watson of the Giants are three reasonably affordable options who could be available. But Red Sox owner John Henry doesn't seem to be 100 percent sold on buying at the deadline. Instead, he thinks the team just hasn't performed at its full potential. Here's what Henry told WEEI on Sunday: "It's not a luxury tax issue, it's a question of how much money do we want to lose," he explained. "We're already over budget and we were substantially over our budget last year and this year. We're not going to be looking to add a lot of payroll. And it's hard to imagine fielding a better team. If we play up to our capabilities we'll be fine. That's the question: Will we? We're halfway through and we haven't. "It's a worthy team because we invested. Two years in a row we have the highest payroll. It's not a matter of investment, it's a matter of playing well. If we play up to our capabilities we will easily make the playoffs. That's how I see it." With those concerns about payroll, the Red Sox are reportedly planning to make right-hander Nathan Eovaldi the closer after he returns from elbow surgery. The role will reportedly be as a traditional closer, and not as part of a bullpen by committee. Eovaldi underwent surgery in April to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. He made just four starts this season and hasn't pitched in a big-league game since April 17. The Red Sox are hopeful that Eovaldi will be ready to return from the injured list shortly after the All-Star break. If Eovaldi in fact does take on a closer role, this would mean that he can return sooner than expected, since he would have to get more reps in to be ready for a starting role. The Red Sox's 17 blown saves is second-worst behind the Mets' 21. Barnes leads with six blown saves of his own. Heading into this season, Barnes appeared that he was going to be a solid, high-quality relief pitcher for the Sox. He owned a 1.99 ERA through his first 23 games but has a 10.50 ERA over his last 14 outings. Whatever the exact reason for the drop in consistency is, it doesn't help when what's supposed to be your most reliable reliever goes through a brutal couple of weeks leading into the All-Star break. Boston also has the second-worst save percentage at 50 percent, behind the Mets' 47.5 percent. If the Sox had their bullpen close out nearly half of the 17 blown saves (let's say they blow 9 saves instead) they have so far this season, they'd be just three games behind New York. The Red Sox will return to action on Tuesday against the Blue Jays in Toronto with David Price taking the mound. Boston (44-40) will look to end its three-game losing streak. As of Monday, the team is in third place 11 games back from the Yankees and Tampa Bay in the American League East. If the season ended today, the Red Sox would miss the playoffs as they're two games out of the second AL Wild Card spot. According to Fangraphs, on Opening Day, the odds for the Red Sox to make the playoffs were 88.7 percent. On June 30, those odds fell to 58.2 percent. The team can make a push for the playoffs, but the likelihood that this team catches the Yankees for first-place is highly unlikely. The Red Sox could help their odds a little bit by adding a reliable arm to the bullpen. MLB Midseason Awards See who our experts pick for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and more. Top Picks: Three MLB best bets Also, watch SportsLine on CBS Sports HQ live at 6 p.m. ET for all today's best bets Trout (calf) out of lineup again Calf tightness forced Trout to leave Sunday's game MLB trade deadline rumor roundup Here are all the latest rumors leading up to MLB's trade deadline Red Sox Review: Here comes the shakeup Checking in with the reigning champs as they kick off the second half Yankees vs. Rays odds, top picks, bets SportsLine's advanced computer model simulated Tuesday's Rays vs. Yankees game 10,000 time... Miami has pitching to move at deadline The Marlins have eight pitchers who are of varying interest to contenders	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4747
__label__cc	0.670809	0.329191	RESEARCH – Research & Writing I know it’s a basic question, but why do you write? I love telling tales. I must have been about eighteen months old. One of my earliest memories is of being in the garden in my pram – one of those lovely, old-fashioned ones with a big blue hood with a white lining. The day was warm but overcast and our daft yellow Labrador stood guard. Being an adventurous and agile little monster, I had been strapped in and, unable to escape the confinement, bored, and not in the least bit sleepy, I began to tell myself stories. I remember this clearly because – as a helicopter flew overhead – I found myself imagining what would happen if it were hunting me, and squidging back under the hood as far as I could go until it had passed. From then on I became aware of a story-world with which I entertained myself and which I now use to entertain others. Where do your ideas for stories come from? Ideas for storylines come from nowhere, anywhere – and at any time. Day or night, in the garden, chopping vegetables – I frequently reach for a notebook and pen to record a word, a phrase, an idea. Sometimes it begins with a title, sometimes the idea stems from a place. Do you base your characters on people you know? Noooo – strictly not! But like many writers, I draw on a lifetime of experience and knowledge to form composite characters to populate the pages of my books. Do you have a complete story when you begin to write, or do you make it up as you go along? From the initial idea flows the story. At this stage it plays out in my imagination. Before a word is written down I plot all the major aspects – lead characters, places, names – until I am sure that I have a complete story to tell. This might take weeks or months. Finally I write down a brief description of each scene – longhand, in a big note book – checking, shuffling, amending. Things do change as the story develops and sometimes events take quite unexpected turns. Do you like using paper and pen, or a computer? I use a laptop. I’m not fussy about what it looks like or what other facilities it might offer (I’ve never played a computer game in my life), but it must be a work-horse, have decent software, and a great keyboard. Using a laptop frees working memory. I still struggle with aspects of spelling, organisation, and processing of language, and computers have revolutionised the way I work. How do you like to work? Do you work steadily or in bursts? I work consistently. During intense writing phases – usually through the holidays – I will work a minimum of a twelve-hour day – often more. Days are never long enough and I require very little other than coffee (freshly ground, strong, and hot), and absolute silence. The only concession I make to sound is music, but it has to suit the mood of the scene I am writing at the time or it becomes a distraction. Do you find writing easy? No matter how easy the words look on the page, writing is hard graft. Writing is exhausting; it is all-enveloping, and it dominates every waking moment. It is also thrilling and utterly, utterly compelling, and I never regret one moment spent in the pursuit of it. Have a wonderful 4th July, my friends and family in the USA. May the skies be warm, your hearts glad, and the beer cold. 13 days ago Don’t laugh, but when you have no other way of cooking the chicken... Fire pit made with the remnants of Child One’… https://t.co/6b8yfypWOE 13 days ago Edits completed on Wheel of Fortune and returned to my editor. I still get that editing twitch where I'm tempted t… https://t.co/wHzQKbnN2B 14 days ago https://t.co/anI5cLnvA9 15 days ago Just done my morning trawl through junk emails. 113 deleted - think that's a record for a single swoop. 15 days ago In her inimitable way, when asked whether the result of her Finals had been announced yet, Child Two says "Oh, yes,… https://t.co/N96i1qTk4Y 19 days ago The wind blasted through my broad beans last night rendering their ranks lopsided and crestfallen. Will they survive? Perhaps. #gardenwoes 19 days ago I can't believe it's been a year already since this young man bounced into our lives. #weareThegn https://t.co/aWozEoez3s 1 month ago Always on the move with my Air Force family, I spent a peripatetic but happy childhood in my book-lined imagination fueled by tales from the past. I ached to tell stories but struggled to read and write, and it wasn’t until the age of nine when living in Norway that I broke through the barriers. When I did, I spent every spare minute reading everything and anything I could. I loved CS Lewis, Arthur Ransome, the Bronte sisters, and Tolkien. C.F.DUNN~ AUTHOR OF HISTORY, MYSTERY, AND SUSPENSE	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4749
__label__wiki	0.669959	0.669959	Weston’s updated ‘Uncle Vanya’ is fresh though uneven David Lampe-Wilson \| Aug 31, 2014 \| Comments 0 ©The Chester Telegraph – 2014 Weston Playhouse’s current production of Uncle Vanya is a decidedly mixed bag, and it takes a dedicated theatergoer to patiently separate the gold from the dross and find the rich nuggets that lie within. Jeanine Serralles as Sonya, right, and Liam Craig as Vanya. Weston Playhouse photo. Americans’ exposure to classic theater is often limited, and Chekhov has not fared well. Older translations of his work sound stilted, stolid and stale to our modern ear. On this side of the Atlantic, if we must have classic theater, give us Shakespearean kings and generals. Chekhov, by contrast, gives us doctors and academics – weak and lonely people who endure their existence. He looks at the world with clarity and at the human condition without sentimentally. His are normal people who struggle for happiness and who search for significance in the trivialities of life. Their stories are simple, their lives humdrum, their existence bearable. Playwright Annie Baker’s new version of Uncle Vanya casts Chekhov’s 19th-century play in a new light using the language of today. The dialogue sounds fresh and Chekhov’s characters’ trivialities seem vital again. Uncle Vanya is about love and yearning and aging, and also about the environment and the burdens that life brings to us all. Baker has been true to Chekhov’s themes, including his environmentalism and worry over climate change – yes, even in the 19th century — and she has been true to Chekhov’s language, which is simple and realistic. The plot concerns two failed love affairs — both with the same woman. Both men are drunks — Astrov, a country doctor (played to a fare-thee-well by Campbell Scott), and Uncle Vanya (played by the bellicose Liam Craig). The woman they both love is Yelena (Kathleen McElfresh), who is married to academic Alexander Serebryakov (Munson Hicks). Serebryakov has moved into the family home with his beautiful new wife who is half his age to live there with his daughter Sonya (Jeanine Serralles in a funny/tear-stained turn) who owns the estate that she runs with her uncle (Vanya). The arrival of these guests upsets the harmony of the estate and the lives of its inhabitants. But the playhouse’s production, seen in final preview performance, goes somewhere out into left field with director Mike Donahue’s modern spin. While we hear talk about peasants, typhus epidemics and samovars, we are obviously firmly planted in Anytown, U.S.A., where folks wear blues jeans and drink tea brewed in a West Bend coffeemaker … if, indeed, anyone actually does. Before we know it, we are listening to strains of “The Pina Colada Song” and wondering where it all went wrong. In addition, Scene One takes place in a garden fitted out to look like a Labor Day yard sale, with furniture piled in corners and accessed as the play moves forward. While a jumble of furniture may be meant to serve as some sort of metaphor, it is merely a jumble of furniture to viewers and a decided distraction to anyone in the audience who would prefer to focus less on the problems of modern-day recycling and more on the content of this otherwise engaging play. At its base, there is a morality that flavors the play: Hard work, as represented by Astrov, Vanya and Sonya, is juxtaposed with indolence, as represented by the beautiful Yelena, and arrogance, as represented by the didactic Alexander. But tension never builds organically – McElfresh’s Yelena fails to ooze the required innocent sensuality and we begin to wonder what all the fuss is about. Supporting players are strong and assured, and they mesh well with the principals. Jiyoun Chang’s lighting design is direct and unobtrusive – in other words, excellent. Anya Kelpikov’s costumes are suitably woodsy/rural, so one has to question the late Second Act arrival of a sparkling jacket that looks like it belongs in a production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. But in an evening of constantly clashing styles, it really should come as no surprise. Uncle Vanya continues through Sept. 6 at the Weston Playhouse, 703 Main St., Weston. Performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; matinees are Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. For tickets and information, call 802-824-5288.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4758
__label__wiki	0.565327	0.565327	Indian Cricket Captain makes a pitch for reading January 24, 2015 CHILDFUND INDIA In December former Indian cricket captain, Anil Kumble (pictured above) helped ChildFund India launch their new nationwide reading campaign. Kumble kicked off the brand new ‘Books, My Friends’ campaign by presenting tote bags filled with books to children in Karnataka, a state in south-western India. Each bag contained books appropriate for different ages, from 6 to 14. The program aims to provide books to nearly 115,000 vulnerable students in 14 Indian states this year, with more to come in the next three years. ChildFund India also plans to support the establishment of 30 community libraries throughout the country. “If you want to get more knowledge, it is important to read books,” Kumble said. “A culture of reading picked up at this age will continue forever.” The goal of the project is to make reading fun for children while helping them improve their reading, comprehension and learning abilities. ChildFund will also help to remove the barriers to reading. To address poor electricity in rural areas, families will receive solar-powered lamps with chargers that can also be used for mobile phones and torches. By giving children the opportunity to own books other than school textbooks, it is hoped the ‘Books, My Friends’ program will inspire them to become lifelong readers for fun and enjoyment. Anil Kumble and ChildFund staff with children who received bags filled with books at the launch of the new project. 'I lost hope' - a child labourer's story Teaching key to improving education in Cambodia ChildFund's projects help children with disability Why school is a sanctuary for girls in Kenya Meeting Timor-Leste’s future teachers, doctors and nurses How does illness affect a child’s education? How tuberculosis almost cost a child his education 3 challenges for children in remote and rural schools How books are transforming children's lives in PNG Danielle Cormack witnesses the impact of Gifts for Good	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4759
__label__cc	0.718513	0.281487	About CCPITTEX Introduction Organization Subcompany Established in 1988, the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT TEX) is named at the same time “Textile Industry Chamber of Commerce, China Chamber of International Commerce ” and “Textile International Trade Promotion Center”, which belongs to China National Textile & Apparel Council (CNTAC). CCPIT TEX is under the leadership of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and China National Textile & Apparel Council (CNTAC). After its establishment , CCPIT TEX is devoted to the promotion of trade contact and economic cooperation in textile and garment industry and enterprises, CCPIT TEX is doing all the best for the continuous development of the textile industry. Textile Infomation Exhibition View Textile Bases New show for Mexican apparel and sewn products Source: ctei Date: 2012-07-17 font size：【S】【M】【L】 Clarion Events North America (Clarion) announced yesterday the launch of ExpoProducción, a new trade fair primarily for the apparel and sewn products manufacturing industry in Mexico and Central America. ExpoProducción aims to bring together leading companies from the equipment and machinery sector, along with both domestic and international textile manufacturers, technical textiles and fibre manufacturers, and all areas of service and parts suppliers. The show will be held annually at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, with the inaugural show scheduled for 6-8 February 2013. “This show will be the only one of its kind in Mexico and will focus on delivering superior value and assistance to the garment and sewn products manufacturing market in this important and growing region,” said Clarion’s President, David Audrain. Audrain’s background includes the production of several leading shows in similar markets, including the launch of the revised Bobbin World show in 1998. As part of the event, a comprehensive educational program will be available to attendees at no extra cost. Additionally some high-level conference programming will be offered at reduced costs to members of supporting organizations. In a recent announcement to the association’s members, Lic. Sergio López De La Cerda, President of the Cámara Nacional de la Industria del Vestido (CANAINVE), said: "I would like to inform you that on February 6 to 8 of 2013, at the World Trade Center in Mexico City, ExpoProducción, a machinery, textile and trim event, will take place, which is something that our industry needs. We wish the organizers a great success and we invite all the manufacturers to visit ExpoProducción that without a doubt will be of great benefit to our industry.” The garment manufacturing industry in Mexico is said to be seeing significant growth as domestic demand increases and orders from the USA move back to Mexico. Alejandro Faes, president of Mexcostura, the leading magazine for the apparel industry in Mexico and Central America, emphasized the importance of strengthening the internal market and promoting apparel exports from Mexico. “This is something that can only be achieved by becoming very competitive and offering high quality goods, which is why it is of vital importance to have this type of event where the apparel manufacturers will be able to find state of the art technology, textiles and all of the products in the supply chain.” Faes is a past President of the Camara Nacional de las Industria del Vestido, and of the International Apparel Federation and is partnering with Clarion Events on the launch of ExpoProducción in Mexico. Han Bekke, Secretary General of the International Apparel Federation, also advocates the new ExpoProducción, saying: “The apparel supply chain is rapidly changing because of new techniques in manufacturing and vending of apparel products. These developments may not be ignored if you want to stay competitive. The ExpoProducción exhibition is offering you a perfect overview of state of the art machines, software and services and participation is therefore highly recommended by the IAF.” Organisers say Mexico is seeing a strong resurgence in production tied to American brands and retailers, and ExpoProducción will be the hub bringing the manufacturers and their suppliers together each year. According to Audrain Mexico City is not only the heart of Mexico and the headquarters for most of the major producers, but it is also a pivotal location to bring the whole Central American and Caribbean industry together.” Industry’s leading sourcing platform delivers strong business results once again [2017-11-17] Final Trade Report: Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics 2017 [2017-11-17] Yarn Expo Autumn proves itself as the global industry’s leading sourcing platform [2017-11-17] Largest Yarn Expo Autumn ever opens this week with more quality products on offer [2017-11-17] Green products to be centre stage at October’s Yarn Expo Autumn [2017-11-17] The Sub-Council of Textile Industry,CCPIT. Address: 12th Floor, Fuli Twin Tower B, Dongsanhuan Middle Road,Chaoyang District, Beijing, P.R of China Zip Code: 100022	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4761
__label__cc	0.571505	0.428495	Photo Credit - City Offices Closed 11:30 - 2 pm on July 23 for In-service Training Garbage Pickup Changes New pickup dates for Whistlers Cove and Wandering Oaks subdivisions; Service beginning in annexed areas. Route maps available through the link. They will be updated to include calendar with recycling dates, upon receipt from our provider. Garbage Route Calendars and Maps Important News about Changes to Permit Costs Summer Night Swim Enjoy swimming, live music and cool tropical breezes on Thursday, July 25 from 6:30 - 9:30 pm Back to School Splash Make a splash at this special, evening swim from 6:30 - 9:30 pm on Friday, August 9. Hot dogs, pizza and other refreshments available at the concession stand. FREE movie and popcorn at Memorial Park on Thursday, August 1 at 8:30 pm. Induction of Police Chief Stevens Police Chief Gregory Stevens is joined by his family as Mayor Pat Rios presides during the swearing-in ceremony FREE Carpentry Skills Training The Rebuild Texas Foundation and Del Mar College have teamed up to offer a 10-week training program in Rockport and Ingleside. For more information, requirements and registration, click on the photo. 2019 Summer Youth Programs The City of Rockport’s Park and Leisure Services Department has produced a booklet listing various summer activities for area youth. Among the many offerings are vacation bible schools, art programs, swimming programs and fitness activities, and outdoor and educational camps. Click on the photo to view the offerings. Tree City USA 20th Year Award The City of Rockport was recognized for 20 years of designation as a Tree City USA. Information about the criteria and qualifications is available in the News Release section of the web site. $5 Million Grant Awarded to City and Rockport Art Center US Congressman Michael Cloud for the 27th District announces a $5 million grant from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration. The award will assist Rockport Center for the Arts in designing and building a campus that will house its sculpture garden and visual arts and art education programs. The project will include a venue center that will be instrumental in developing a new tourism initiative to draw convention visitors to the area, something that has been lacking as an offering in Rockport and Fulton, Texas. Tourism is Rockport’s most significant industry. Hurricane Harvey Information News and information about recovery efforts and funding So Much to Love About Rockport Exceptional birding, fishing, art colony and more Swimming Pool Operations Advisory Committee Meeting Parks & Leisure Services Advisory Board Meeting City Offices Closed for In-Service Training View Future Calendars View Rockport - Fulton Calendars	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4773
__label__wiki	0.515408	0.515408	Civil Rights Litigation Clearinghouse HOME ABOUT FOR TEACHERS SEARCH QUESTIONS RECENT ADDITIONS feedback/ suggestions log in/ Case Profile Case Name M.B. v. Tidball CW-MO-0003 Docket / Court 2:17-cv-04102-NKL ( W.D. Mo. ) State/Territory Missouri Case Type(s) Child Welfare Attorney Organization Children's Rights, Inc. Youth Law Center On June 12, 2017, M.B., five minors in the Missouri foster care system, through their Next Friends, filed this lawsuit in the Western District of Missouri. The Plaintiffs sued the Interim Director of the Missouri Department of Social Services (“DSS”) and the Director of the Children’s ... read more > On June 12, 2017, M.B., five minors in the Missouri foster care system, through their Next Friends, filed this lawsuit in the Western District of Missouri. The Plaintiffs sued the Interim Director of the Missouri Department of Social Services (“DSS”) and the Director of the Children’s Division (“CD”) of DSS under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for alleged substantive due process rights violations, procedural due process rights violations, and a violation of the Federal Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act (“CWA”). The Plaintiffs, represented by Children’s Rights, Inc.; National Center for Youth Law; St. Louis University Legal Clinic, and private council, brought action on behalf of a putative class children under eighteen who are or will be placed in the custody of the state of Missouri due to abuse or neglect by their legal guardians. The Plaintiffs sought declaratory and injunctive relief to permanently enjoin the Defendant from subjecting the Class in CD’s custody to allegedly abusive policies and practices. The Plaintiffs brought three claims: first, violation of the Plaintiffs’ substantive due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment; second, violation of the Plaintiffs’ procedural due process rights under the Fourteenth Amendment; and third, a violation of the Plaintiffs’ rights under the Federal Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 621 et seq., 670 et seq. In the Plaintiffs’ prayer for relief, they sought a declaration that the Defendants’ failures to maintain a minimally adequate oversight system or to institute procedures to ensure the appropriate administration of medication violated the Plaintiffs’ constitutional rights. The Plaintiffs also ask that the Defendants’ failure to maintain and deliver the Plaintiffs’ complete and updated medical records to foster caretakers violated the Plaintiffs’ statutory rights under the CWA. The Plaintiffs also sought permanent injunctive relief requiring the Defendants to revise its practices related to medical records, promulgate an effective informed consent policy, and develop a secondary review system. Class action allegations were included in the first and amended complaints. Specifically, the complaint argued that, while the children were in the state’s custody and with foster parents, the state administered or instructed the foster parents to administer to the plaintiffs one or more psychotropic and/or anti-psychotic drugs and failed to ensure that medications were appropriate, safe, and adequately monitored. Because of this, the Plaintiffs argue, the Plaintiff Class had suffered or would suffer substantial and often irreversible harm to their physical, emotional, and/or mental health. On July 3, 2017, Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint. M.B., who had been in the foster care custody of CD for more than three years, was placed on more than six psychotropic drugs at one time under the supervision of CD. While in CD’s custody, his medications fluctuated wildly while he was moved between eight different placements, including two psychiatric institutions. When M.B. was placed with a licensed therapeutic foster parent, CD did not discuss M.B.’s medications with him, the proper methods to administer the medication, nor its adverse effects. His foster parent was not given an opportunity to ask questions about M.B.’s medication plan nor given information from his medical records or history. Instead, she had to rely on pill bottle label’s and M.B.’s instructions. She began noticing severe adverse effects; M.B. was afraid to go to sleep, would twitch, and was observed with his eyes rolling back in his head. After three weeks in the placement, M.B. threatened his foster parent’s life and was hospitalized. Despite his foster parent’s wish to care for M.B. as his foster parent and her continued involvement in ensuring M.B. receives the care he needs, he was not returned to her home. After leaving his foster parent’s home, M.B.’s medications steadily increased, and by January 2017, he was taking seven psychotropic medications, including three antipsychotics at the same time. In early 2017, M.B. was moved hundreds of miles away from his foster parent, the only constant adult presence in his life, because the prior facility reportedly couldn’t accommodate his needs. His foster parent visited in April 2017 and observed a completely changed child – once hyperactive, he was now lethargic, slurring, and falling asleep in broad daylight. These are all documented adverse effects of high dosage of different psychotropic drugs. As of filing, M.B. had been moved to a psychiatric hospital. The other named plaintiffs had similar stories of experiencing adverse effects, likely resulting from poorly administered medication. On August 21, 2017, the Defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Plaintiff’s complaint for failure to state a claim, arguing the court did not have jurisdiction because the case should be heard in Missouri’s juvenile courts, that the Plaintiffs’ due process claims were insufficient, and that the Plaintiffs’ had no private right of action under the Child Welfare Act based on Supreme Court and Eighth Circuit precedent. On January 8, 2018, Judge Nanette K. Laughrey denied the Defendants’ motion to dismiss regarding Plaintiffs’ substantive due process claim and procedural due process claim. Judge Laughrey granted the Defendant’s motion to dismiss with prejudice regarding Plaintiffs’ CWA violation claim and without prejudice the Plaintiffs’ substantive due process claims relating to informed consent. For several months, the parties engaged in discovery and depositions. On March 16, 2018, the plaintiffs moved for class certification. On July 19, 2018, Judge Nanette K. Laughrey certified a class of plaintiffs consisting of "all children in Children's Division foster care custody who presently are, or in the future will be, prescribed or administered one or more psychotropic medications while in state care." The defendants appealed the order granting class certification to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals on August 22, 2018. Although Judge Nanette K. Laughrey ordered the parties to engage in mediation on June 14, 2018, these attempts appear to have been unsuccessful, given the continuing litigation. As of October 29, 2018, the case is ongoing in both appellate and district court. Kaley Hanenkrat - 01/19/2018 Nina Orteza - 10/29/2018 compress summary - click to show/hide ALL - Issues and Causes of Action click to show/hide detail Benefit Source Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act Constitutional Clause Defendant-type Jurisdiction-wide Mental impairment Aggressive behavior Assault/abuse by staff Failure to supervise Failure to train Foster care (benefits, training) Informed consent/involuntary medication Neglect by staff Pattern or Practice Placement in mental health facilities Records Disclosure Staff (number, training, qualifications, wages) Medical/Mental Health Intellectual disability/mental illness dual diagnosis Medical care, general Medical care, unspecified Mental health care, general Mental health care, unspecified Self-injurious behaviors Mental Illness, Unspecified Plaintiff Type Private Plaintiff Causes of Action 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 (AACWA), 42 U.S.C. § 620 et seq. Defendant(s) Missouri Plaintiff Description Plaintiffs are five minors in the foster care custody of the state of Missouri. Plaintiffs are seeking class certification for all children under the age of eighteen who are or will be placed in the foster care custody of the state of Missouri following reports that they have suffered child abuse or neglect. Indexed Lawyer Organizations Children's Rights, Inc. Class action status sought Yes Class action status granted Yes Filed Pro Se No Prevailing Party None Yet / None Public Int. Lawyer Yes Nature of Relief None yet Source of Relief None yet Filing Year 2017 Case Ongoing Yes See this case at CourtListener.com (May provide additional documents and, for active cases, real-time alerts) Legal Accountability in the Service-Based Welfare State: Lessons from Child Welfare Reform Date: Summer 2009 By: Kathleen G. Noonan, Charles F. Sabel, William H. Simon (Center for High Impact Philanthropy , Columbia Law School and Stanford Law School Faculty) Citation: 34 Law & Soc. Inquiry 523 (Summer 2009) [ Detail ] [ External Link ] Docket(s) 2:17-cv-04102-NKL (W.D. Mo.) CW-MO-0003-9000.pdf \| Detail Source: PACER [Public Access to Court Electronic Records] Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Request for Class Action [ECF# 1] First Amended Complaint for Injunctive and Declaratory Relief and Request for Class Action [ECF# 22] Order [ECF# 91] (W.D. Mo.) Order [ECF# 168] (W.D. Mo.) show all people docs Judges Laughrey, Nanette Kay (E.D. Mo., W.D. Mo.) show/hide docs CW-MO-0003-0003 \| CW-MO-0003-0004 \| CW-MO-0003-0005 \| CW-MO-0003-9000 Plaintiff's Lawyers Ammann, John J. (Missouri) show/hide docs CW-MO-0003-0001 \| CW-MO-0003-0002 \| CW-MO-0003-9000 Bartosz, Michael [Sara Michelle] Sara (New York) show/hide docs Dixon, Stephen (New York) show/hide docs Fahner, Daniel T. 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__label__cc	0.69141	0.30859	BlazeTV Abortion Extremism Catholic Joe Biden's health care plan is full of pro-abortion mandates Deport Criminal Aliens ICE as the guard against dangerous drunk driving Education Disparities Republican senator introduces plan to BREAK the universities' higher ed stranglehold Moar Spending McConnell surrenders the most important budget fight of Trump’s presidency before it begins 'They Do Hate' Levin backs Trump on 'squad' tweets: 'A hell of a lot of Americans' are 'sick and tired' of these congresswomen Vote Alert: Trillion Dollar Farm Bill CR Staff · February 4, 2014 Font Size A A A This vote was on the passage of a $1 trillion dollar “farm bill.” This is an increase of 56% over the previous “farm bill.” Noticeably missing from the legislation were reforms to the ballooning food stamp program, of which 1 in 7 Americans are participants. The bill also mandates central control of a variety of commodities like sugar and milk resulting in increased food prices. On February 4, 2014 the bill passed by a roll call vote of 68-32. To see how your elected officials stack up or other votes that comprise the Liberty Score, view our full scorecard here. Conservative position: NO TO NEVER MISS AN IMPORTANT VOTE AGAIN, SIGN UP FOR UPDATES. YEAs—68 Alexander (R-TN) Baldwin (D-WI) Baucus (D-MT) Begich (D-AK) Bennet (D-CO) Blunt (R-MO) Boozman (R-AR) Boxer (D-CA) Brown (D-OH) Cantwell (D-WA) Cardin (D-MD) Carper (D-DE) Chambliss (R-GA) Coats (R-IN) Cochran (R-MS) Coons (D-DE) Crapo (R-ID) Donnelly (D-IN) Durbin (D-IL) Enzi (R-WY) Feinstein (D-CA) Fischer (R-NE) Franken (D-MN) Graham (R-SC) Hagan (D-NC) Harkin (D-IA) Hatch (R-UT) Heinrich (D-NM) Heitkamp (D-ND) Hirono (D-HI) Hoeven (R-ND) Isakson (R-GA) Johanns (R-NE) Johnson (D-SD) Kaine (D-VA) King (I-ME) Kirk (R-IL) Klobuchar (D-MN) Landrieu (D-LA) Leahy (D-VT) Levin (D-MI) Manchin (D-WV) McCaskill (D-MO) McConnell (R-KY) Menendez (D-NJ) Merkley (D-OR) Mikulski (D-MD) Moran (R-KS) Murray (D-WA) Nelson (D-FL) Portman (R-OH) Pryor (D-AR) Reid (D-NV) Risch (R-ID) Rockefeller (D-WV) Sanders (I-VT) Schatz (D-HI) Schumer (D-NY) Shaheen (D-NH) Stabenow (D-MI) Tester (D-MT) Thune (R-SD) Udall (D-CO) Udall (D-NM) Vitter (R-LA) Warner (D-VA) Wicker (R-MS) Wyden (D-OR) NAYs—32 Ayotte (R-NH) Barrasso (R-WY) Blumenthal (D-CT) Booker (D-NJ) Burr (R-NC) Casey (D-PA) Coburn (R-OK) Collins (R-ME) Corker (R-TN) Cornyn (R-TX) Cruz (R-TX) Flake (R-AZ) Gillibrand (D-NY) Grassley (R-IA) Heller (R-NV) Inhofe (R-OK) Johnson (R-WI) Lee (R-UT) Markey (D-MA) McCain (R-AZ) Murkowski (R-AK) Murphy (D-CT) Paul (R-KY) Reed (D-RI) Roberts (R-KS) Rubio (R-FL) Scott (R-SC) Sessions (R-AL) Shelby (R-AL) Toomey (R-PA) Warren (D-MA) Whitehouse (D-RI) Author: CR Staff Improve Government by Improving Society \| Guest: Bob Vander Plaats Silent Majority: Swing Voters Are to the Right of Trump Admin on Immigration 5 Solas ANTIFA Targets ICE? Far-Left Political VIOLENCE Let Us Send You Updates Choose from the list and connect with us! Capitol Hill Brief Liberty Score Updates WTF MSM!? White House Brief © 2019 Blaze Media LLC · All Rights Reserved	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4781
__label__cc	0.657304	0.342696	105 'alphabet dating' ideas to get you two off the sofa N is for your newly non-boring lovelife. (Y is for you're welcome.) By Eleanor Jones There's a lot of great things about leaving the honeymoon phase of a relationship. You can make plans for the future without panicking whether it's too soon, you can have bants with the in-laws and you no longer have to do the whole 'I woke up like dis' secret makeup spruce at the crack of dawn. But too often, getting comfortable in your relationship can mean getting boring. Ask yourself: what did you get up to last weekend? Did it involve Netflix? Loungewear? Eating yourself into a crisp-induced stupor? Do you find yourself getting misty-eyed for ye olde days when date night involved actual activities? If you answered yes to any of the above, 'Alphabet Dating' could be for you. The concept? You and your other half take it in turns to plan a date, working your way through the alphabet to inspire your activity. It's a fun and easy way to keep each other guessing, make some fun memories and bring a bit of that vintage 'excitement' back to a relationship. Get inspired by our suggestions below, and feel free to share your own below the article or on Twitter @CosmopolitanUK. Happy dating! A is for... Going to an aquarium, visiting an art gallery, playing in an arcade, staying in an Airbnb B is for ... Going bowling, baking, going on a bar crawl, bike rides, rowing a boat, playing bingo, having a BBQ https://twitter.com/hellolayfield/status/490980769943535617 C is for... Going camping, rocking out at a concert, going for coffee, smooching in the back row of the cinema D is for... Going for dinner, dancing, having a double date, going to Disneyland https://twitter.com/beckylgrice/status/569760056998297600 E is for... Exploring somewhere new, eating out, getting engaged (worth a shot...) Building a fort, watching a football match, going to a farm, watching your fave films, playing frisbee https://instagram.com/p/2wAMAhG7WA G is for... Playing games (board/video/mind/other), go-karting, going glamping, taking a ghost tour, golfing H is for... Going hiking, drinking your way through happy hour, riding horses, going on holiday I is for... Eating ice cream, going to Ikea, going ice-skating, eating Italian food 40 J is for... Eating junk food, going to a jazz night, getting in a jacuzzi https://twitter.com/MattEdmondson/status/553657079790313472 K is for... Doing karaoke, kayaking, flying kites L is for... going for lunch, seeing a live TV show recording, taking a lesson (cooking, dancing, etc.) M is for... Going to a museum, getting/giving massages, playing mini-golf, playing Monopoly, watching a movie https://instagram.com/p/2b8kanFWYF N is for... Getting a cheeky Nando's, being at one with nature, going for a nighttime walk, visiting a nudist beach O is for... Doing a ouija board, go to an observatory, visit the ocean, go to an outdoor gig P is for... Riding pedalos, writing each other poems, making pizza, having a picnic, doing a puzzle https://instagram.com/p/1q4BSKFEeS Q is for... making quesadillas, going to a pub quiz, having a quickie 70 R is for... Re-enacting your first date, having some retail therapy, going on a road trip S is for... Visiting a spa, watching a scary movie, sailing, going to the seaside, swimming T is for... Going to a theme park, visiting the theatre, playing tennis U is for... Doing something underwater, riding the underground, having a UK getaway, eating a USA-themed dinner (Hi, ribs) V is for... Planting a vegetable patch, eating vietnamese, watching vampire movies, having a guilty vlog-binge W is for... Wall-climbing, taking a long walk, visiting a water park, wine/whisky-tasting (or both), going to the woods X is for... X-box gaming, something X-rated, 'X' marks the spot scavenger hunt Y is for... Yoga class, make a YouTube video, say YES Z is for... Going to the zoo, going on a zip wire, watching Zoolander, snuggling down for some daytime Zzz's https://instagram.com/p/z9aouwxuvW 10 women on having couples therapy Why you don't have to 'come out' if you're LGBTQ+ Don't like your friend's partner? You're not alone Can dating your best friend ever work out? "We went to couples' counselling six months in" Men on not being attracted to their partners What it's really like to grow up with LGBTQ family What to say when a friend comes out as queer 11 women on dating much younger men "I've cheated on every boyfriend I've ever had" Five unusual, kitschy date ideas 17 celebrity couples you had no idea dated Can 'likes' on Facebook get you a date? Are these two Glee stars dating? Are these two words stopping you from getting to the top? Get 25% off at Lovehoney	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4783
__label__wiki	0.639606	0.639606	Cities and towns face soaring recycling costs, urge state action to help local taxpayers By Gregory B. Hladky In this 2018 photo, plastic bags and containers jam the screens of a giant sorting machine at Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, used to separate recyclables. Recycling costs for cities and towns across Connecticut are soaring and municipal leaders are appealing to Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to take action to ease this growing financial burden on local taxpayers. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant) (Mark Mirko / Hartford Courant) Recycling costs for cities and towns across Connecticut are soaring and municipal leaders are appealing to Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly to take action to ease this growing financial burden on local taxpayers. A drastic change in recycling markets has produced a glut of paper, plastics and other materials that not long ago provided cities and towns with revenue. Now municipalities have to pay to get rid of their recyclables. The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities called Monday for a prohibition on any new state recycling mandates until long-term solutions are found. The lobbying group is also urging bans on single-use plastic bags and straws, expansion of the deposit system for plastic and glass containers, and new restrictions on package materials and package sizing. Recycling costs are rising fast. This is why. » “Everything’s been flipped on its head,” Milford Mayor Ben Blake said of the changes in the recycling market that are becoming a major financial headache for municipalities. Everything’s been flipped on its head. Milford Mayor Ben Blake on the drastic shift in recycling markets and costs. Share quote & link “The [recycling] market is collapsing right before our eyes,” said Matt Knickerbocker, Bethel’s first selectman. The Courant reported in October that China’s refusal to accept recycled materials from the U.S. and recycling issues with plastic bags and other products were creating major cost problems for recycling companies and municipalities. China once imported more than $5.6 billion worth of U.S. recycled materials a year, but has effectively halted all such imports. Some Asian and European nations have slightly increased imports of U.S. recycling since China imposed its recycling importation ban, but experts say that doesn’t come close to making up for the loss of the Chinese market. The result has been a massive recycling backup in the U.S. and rising disposal costs. According to CCM officials, the change in China’s policy is expected to be a long-term issue because Chinese authorities are now seeking to focus on recycling their own domestic trash. Plastic shopping bags have also become a major issue for recycling operations. The bags keep getting put into recycling bins, but they foul sorting machines that aren’t designed to handle them, causing daily halts to clear them away or repair the damage they cause. A plastic bag rests atop a draw gate in Mansfield, where a plastic bag ban is being considered. (Mark Mirko / Hartford Courant) (Mark Mirko / Hartford Courant) People are also attempting to recycle all kinds of other materials that simply aren’t recyclable, including things like Styrofoam, plastic straws, dog and cat food bags, loose plastic caps, shredded paper, prescription bottles, take-out food containers, gift wrap and food contaminated containers. Glass that gets broken in recycling bins is also a troublesome issue for recycling systems, officials said. Another proposal being backed by CCM is “mandatory education of the citizens and businesses about proper recycling.” State officials have a recycling education program they claim has been very successful, but officials of some recycling operations say much more needs to be done to prevent people from throwing the wrong materials into single-source recycling bins. “This change [in the recycling market] will result in significant cost increases for local governments and a potential higher tax bill for local property taxpayers,” Joe DeLong, CCM’s executive director, said. Bridgeport has seen its recycling program go from producing more than $129,000 in annual revenue for the city in the current fiscal to an estimated expense in the coming fiscal year of $394,380, according to CCM records. In Waterbury, officials said a recycling program that generated $15,022 in revenue is now expected to cost the city an estimated $330,000 next year. Milford’s recycling shift has transformed an approximately $85,000 revenue source into an expense currently estimated at $250,000 for the coming fiscal year. Officials in Plymouth reported they had been getting $9.05 a ton in revenue from recycling and will now be forced to pay an estimated $70 a ton to get rid of the town’s recycled materials. Lamont’s administration has proposed placing a state fee or tax on single-use plastic shopping bags and lawmakers are already considering a variety of bills that would ban or phase out the use of such bags. Lamont is also calling for expanding Connecticut’s bottle deposit system to cover liquor and wine bottles, and there are legislative proposals to have the deposit system cover all types of plastic and glass beverage containers. Latest Connecticut Prosecutors name Farmington campaign treasurer in $10K embezzlement Tech innovators arrive in Hartford for 13-week summer startup ‘accelerator’ sponsored by Stanley Black & Decker and Techstars You don’t have to be vegan to go to Compassionfest 2019, but expect to be surrounded Environmental groups and grocery retailers are also calling for a ban on thin, single-use plastic bags and a fee on heavier plastic or paper shopping bags. “I think we have to look at all the aspects of this,” the co-chair of the legislature’s Environment Committee, Sen. Christine Cohen, D-Guilford, said Monday. She said lawmakers are concerned with solid waste and recycling issues not only because of the growing fiscal pressures on local taxpayers. “There’s also a huge environmental piece to this.” Cohen said the environment panel is planning to conduct public hearings on March 11 and March 18 on a variety of bills dealing with recycling, plastic bags and other solid waste concerns. On Monday, Trader Joe’s became the latest major retail operation to announce plans to ban or phase out single-use plastic shopping bags. Trader Joe’s officials also said their stores will replace single-use produce bags with biodegradable and compostable options, and halt the use of Styrofoam trays. Gregory B. Hladky can be reached at ghladky@courant.com. Most Read • Connecticut Fotis Dulos, estranged husband of missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Farber Dulos, attempted to get judge removed from his contentious divorce case	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4789
__label__wiki	0.732574	0.732574	High school trainer saves Northwest Colorado man’s life News \| March 10, 2019 Josh Carney/Glenwood Post Independent Ryan Erickson CARBONDALE — A Steamboat Springs man attending his son’s middle school basketball tournament at Roaring Fork High School Saturday in Carbondale is lucky Ryan Erickson was on duty as the tournament’s athletic trainer. Erickson, Roaring Fork’s certified athletic trainer and track and field coach, used chest compressions, CPR and the school’s automated external defibrillator to resuscitate the man, who was having a heart attack Saturday afternoon inside the auxiliary gymnasium at the high school Erickson, who was in his office between the auxiliary and main gymnasium inside the high school, was summoned by the tournament director to assist the man who had passed out in the stands at the far corner of the gymnasium. “When I reached him, he was unconscious and was experiencing agonal breathing, which is gasping for breath,” said Erickson. “That type of breathing happens to people going through cardiac arrest.” Upon reaching the man and seeing him struggling to breath, Erickson said he attempted to find a pulse but couldn’t find much of one, prompting him to immediately start CPR. While Erickson performed CPR on the man, a bystander called 911, while the tournament site manager, Bill Young, raced to get the defibrillator. Following the first cycle of chest compressions and CPR, Erickson and a couple of attendants at the tournament moved the man from the bleachers to the floor, where Erickson prepped the man for the AED. Thanks to consistent training and certifications, Erickson — who has never had to use a defibrillator or perform CPR outside of training — said he knew exactly what to do. “You always kind of wonder if this is ever going to happen to you when you’re on the job and always wonder how you’re going to react in that situation,” said Erickson. “You just get into autopilot and your training takes over.” Young, who raced to Erickson’s side with the AED, said it was remarkable to watch Erickson save the man’s life. “It was great. He knew exactly what he was doing,” said an emotional Young. “He was familiar with the AED and had training on it. He went through the exact, perfect motions. He stepped right in and knew exactly what he was doing. It was just remarkable to watch.” After the first set of shocks to the man’s chest, Erickson said the man started to breath normally again, which allowed Erickson to hold off on a second round of shocks. At that time, Carbondale police and an ambulance arrived at the school, taking over for the trainer. Still in a protective, caring mode, Erickson noticed that the man’s son, who was playing in the basketball game at the time, was emotionally distraught. Erickson, a father himself, helped console the young boy, telling him that his father was OK. Later in the day, fellow Steamboat parents confirmed that the man had a heart attack. He was conscious leaving the gymnasium with paramedics, on the way to the hospital. “I was just doing my job,” Erickson said. The family of the man said they were sure glad Erickson was there. Yampa Valley Bank Junior Consumer Leader - Steamboat Branch Junior Consumer Lender Steamboat Branch Are you looking for a career that allows you to… Steamboat Ace Hardware F/T Sales Associate Are you friendly, handy, and looking for a FUN place to work? Steamboat Ace Hardware… Nursing Faculty Nursing Faculty Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs Please go to: www.coloradomtn. edu/employment for more information. Home Health and Hospice RN Home Health and Hospice RN Please Visit: www.northwestcolorado health.org For Full Posting and Job Description.…	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4793
__label__cc	0.662919	0.337081	Choose your programme Exceptional Wine Tasting Cruise in Burgundy: Beaujolais Nouveau (port-to-port cruise) 5 Days - BJL_PP # Description LYON - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE - MÂCON - BELLEVILLE - LYON Join us on a cruise specifically designed for wine lovers! The Saône awaits you with its many wonders such as the prestigious Burgundy city of Beaune, the impressive ruins of the Cluny Abbey and, of course, the Beaujolais Route. We'll spend an exceptional evening in Beaujeu to greet the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau, an experience not to be missed! Croisi + All inclusive on board THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar Headsets are included for excursions Official welcome from the captain and crew Onboard activities Travel assistance and repatriation insurance All port fees included CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED: Beaune, prestigious Burgundy city The Cluny Abbey, impressive ruins The Beaujolais Route and the Hameau Duboeuf museum and park Beaujeu, the former capital of Beaujolais Exceptional evening in Beaujeu to greet the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau Gastronomic meal Torch-lit stroll at midnight Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll then enjoy dinner on board this evening as we begin to cruise towards Chalon-Sur-Saône. Our ship will cruise through the night. © jenifoto We'll spend the morning on the Saône River. The afternoon will be spent touring the lovely Burgundy city of Beaune. Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France, and the annual wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune is the primary wine auction in the country. Recognized by its colorful, geometric-patterned tile roof, the 15th-century hospital is now the Hôtel-Dieu Museum, showcasing masterpieces like the polyptych altarpiece by Rogier van der Weyden known as "The Last Judgement.” We'll visit the Hospices and enjoy a tasting of wines. After our tour, we'll return to the ship and enjoy an evening of entertainment. While you sleep, our ship will begin to cruise to Mâcon. © Alain Doire Our ship will arrive in Mâcon early in the morning. After breakfast, we'll leave on an excursion to the partial ruins of the Cluny Abbey. This former Benedictine monastery was built in the Romanesque style and was the world's largest church until the St. Peter's Basilica construction began in Rome. Founded by William I, Duke of Aquitaine, in 910 AD, the monastery was sacked and mostly destroyed during the French Revolution. Later, it was sold and used as a quarry. Today, just one of the original eight towers remains. In the afternoon, we'll leave on a guided tour of the Beaujolais Wine Route, passing by the prestigious Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards and the Roche de Solutré until we reach the Hameau DuBoeuf. This unique theme park incorporates the culture, history, science and passion involved in French winemaking. After our tour, we'll return to the ship for our gala dinner and evening. We'll remain in port overnight. MÂCON - BELLEVILLE We'll spend the morning cruising the Saône River. After we arrive in Belleville, we'll set out on an excursion to Beaujeu, the medieval capital of the Beaujolais. Wine lovers will be able to discover the 12 appellations of Beaujolais while listening to great music and admiring the fantastic scenery and quaint architecture of the tiny city. Put your senses to work and take part in the wine tasting competition! Later on, we'll enjoy a lovely soirée in the center of town including cabaret entertainment and fantastic food concocted by one of the best chefs in the region. At midnight, we'll set off on a torch-lit stroll to welcome Beaujolais Nouveau Day and watch a fireworks show. Following our festive evening, we'll return to the ship. We'll remain in port overnight. BELLEVILLE - LYON We'll begin to cruise for Lyon early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services. Choose your departure date Ship : MS Camargue Ship category : PREMIUM Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20% Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate. Included : Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom - the excursions in the program - all entertainment - assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees. Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - personal expenses. 4 Shore excursions CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE Included in tour package Beaune and its Hospices Cluny Abbey Beaujolais Wine Route Beaujeu As we travel through the outlying hills of Beaune, we’ll cross through several well-known wine appellations: Pommard (once appreciated by Henri IV and Louis XV), Puligny, Montrachet, and many others. When we arrive in Beaune, we’ll first... Duration 4h00 Classic Excursion to the Beaujolais vineyards and visit of the Hameau Duboeuf Departure by coach in the company of our guide from Montmerle-sur-Saöne or Belleville to discover the Beaujolais vineyards extending on 22,500 hectares. We will pass through charming little wine-growing villages before reaching Romanèche-... Cluny Abbey You will leave by coach with your guide to the Cluny Abbey. Founded in 910 by William the Pious, the abbey was under the direct protection of Rome and its abbot was granted the role of mediator between the political leaders and the pope. This ancient... Beaujeu We’ll set out for Beaujeu, the former capital of the Beaujolais. The departure of the Beaujolais Nouveaux wine from the Les Sarmentelles International Festival is a joyful, 30-year-old event. You’ll be able to join in on the action and di... Duration 10h30 Classic Several ships available for this cruise PREMIUM - 2 Decks For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. *Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4796
__label__cc	0.681933	0.318067	October 29, 2017 Columns » A Photo Life Bring your camera to the next funeral By Sean Cayton Ungeheuer Family Photo of my great grandfather's funeral in Centerville, Kansas in the mid 1950's. I recently came across an image of a funeral that I found in a pile of old family photos. The picture shows a preacher standing over the casket of my great grandfather. My great grandmother and grandfather are seated in the background. I am struck by the fact that a photographer in the 1940s made it his business to record this event. It brings to mind the importance of recording family events — even funerals. Funerals allow families the chance to reconnect, share memories and mourn the passing as well as celebrate the life of a family member. This old family picture really captured my imagination. It's also taken on new significance as I attend and photograph funerals and memorial services of my own family and others that may be more newsworthy. There are, of course, a couple of rules about funeral photography. Sean Cayton My children, Jacob, Abby and Harper, explore the gravestones at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheatridge, Colorado before my godmother's funeral service. The most obvious is to get permission from those in mourning to photograph the service. Also, pay particular attention to visual cues. It’s ok to photograph emotion, but sadness and grief are intimate and private emotions. My Uncle David places his hands on his wife's casket during her funeral in Pleasonton, Kansas. I make an extra effort to make eye contact with anyone I photograph. Even without speaking I know after making eye contact whether it’s ok to take their picture. Pearl Harbor survivors attend a Pearl Harbor memorial service at the Air Force Academy. Besides sadness and grief, keep an eye out for happiness and joy, too. Experience has taught me that just like weddings, there’s usually a moment of happiness worth recording as well. My stepfather scatters my mother's ashes during a memorial service for her in Centerville, Kansas. To illustrate, I've included images from funerals and memorial services — including some from my own family — that I and my wife Cathy have photographed over the years. Casket bearers take a smoke break during a funeral in Pueblo, Colorado. Cathy Cayton My wife, Cathy, made this dramatic picture of her grandfather's military funeral in Connecticut. Police officers salute the casket of a fallen police officer in Littleton, Colorado. Family members of Kate Banzhaf celebrate her life by dancing during her memorial service. Firefighters carry flags to be given to family members of fallen firefighters during a memorial service in Colorado Springs. Sean Cayton is a wedding photojournalist of 19 years and operates a successful, award-winning wedding photography studio in Colorado Springs. He's also an award-winning photojournalist. Sean is happily married to the love of his life (also his business partner) and is father to three beautiful children. When he’s not working, Sean can be found outside flying kites with his kids, hitting golf balls or casting a fly rod to hungry trout. More A Photo Life » Speaking of , photography City 'grossly negligent' in stewardship of land Show Pride for more than a week Mistakes to avoid if you're the friend with a camera Legal-ish marijuana is creating new business opportunities in these industries Promoted Moments, moments and more wedding moments Colorado's booming blooming wildflower season; Bike to Work Day Tags: A Photo Life, A Photo Life, photography The Fuji X100T is a great camera Sample presets by ColorMade Labs Latest in A Photo Life Wildflowers are showing their colors in Colorado Try something new to reinvigorate your photography Photojournalist Joanna Pinneo on documenting climate change and the lives of women More by Sean Cayton	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4799
__label__wiki	0.510918	0.510918	The Wiwi Jury Reviews Bosnia’s Maya Sar with “Korake Ti Znam” Bosnia, Maya Sar, 3 ELIMINATED The Wiwi Jury—our international panel of music unprofessionals—headed to Bosnia and Herzegovina this morning to review Maya Sar’s “Korake Ti Znam.” The first time we saw “korake” we thought it was Bosnian for “karaoke.” Not a good sign, people. Read on to see what we made of Sarajevo’s entry. Wiwi: From the country that brought you glorious entries like Laka’s “Pokusaj” comes this: a ballad dull enough to put an insomniac to sleep. “Korake Ti Znam”—that means “I Know Your Steps”—is a huge disappointment. Maya has a beautiful voice, but Bosnia has not equipped her with a song to showcase it. This song is flat, sounds the same at 20 seconds as it does at 40 seconds (as it does at 90 seconds). In a year of ballads, you really need to stand out. But “Korake Ti Znam” never reaches the glorious heights of more engrossing power ballads like Pastora Soler’s “Quédate Conmigo.” Not that it matters: Spain has already qualified for the final, and Bosnia will definitely crash out in the semis. It takes more than weak elevator music to play this game. Vebooboo: Yet another slow song by a pretty girl with a good voice. This simply does not stand out in the slightest way, and unless block voting comes into play I don’t think we’ll be seeing this one on Saturday night. Meows Kitty: Boring boring boring, a dull ballad without any catchy melodies or climatic moments. This has got to be the least memorable song I’ve heard so far in the competition. Deban: Before I review this entry, I’d like us to cast our minds back to three good entries from the last 3 years. “I Don’t Wanna Leave” (Poland, 2009), “What For?” (Latvia, 2010) and “Stand By” (San Marino, 2011). What did all these entries have in common? They’re all good ballads, but very middle of the road. Although you won’t hate them, you’re also unlikely to adore them. Unsurprisingly, none of them qualified for the final. Poor Maya Sar! She’s likely to follow in these footsteps. But she of all veterans should know better. She’s been in this ESC game for many years and has provided backing vocals on two separate occasions to successful acts from her homeland of Bosnia and Herzegovina. What was she thinking this time? Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good song. It’s similar to Azerbaijan’s entry “When the Music Dies.” But that’s in English and I can sing along. Still, neither of these entries will make me shuffle my feet, let alone pick up the phone and vote. The song’s title literally translates as “I know your steps.” It ought to add a refrain that says, “I know your steps won’t lead you to the final.” The Wiwi Jury Verdict: 3.5/10 See the latest Wiwi Jury standings and read more reviews Read the lyrics and translation to Bosnia’s ESC 2012 song Korake Ti Znam Maya Sar William Lee Adams is the founder and editor-in-chief of wiwibloggs. You can follow him on Instagram @williamleeadams, Twitter @willyleeadams and Facebook. Keep up with the latest Eurovision news and gossip by liking our Facebook page and by following the team on Twitter @wiwibloggs. Eurovision in Concert: Kurt Calleja Interview (VIDEO) Hungary: Kati Wolf Speaks with WiwiBloggs.Com Second Semi-Final: Winners' Press Conference and Running Order Draw \| WiwiBloggs.Com […] Bosnia: Maya Sar with “Kora ti znam” […] This is absolutely fantastic.It really is. Please listen again.I loved it while I heard the cd and I did not know what country I heard.Just plaid it in one go and this was one I liked. Bosnia & Herzegovina: Maya Sar's First Rehearsal \| WiwiBloggs.Com […] Read the Wiwi Jury’s review of Bosnia’s ESC 2012 song […] The Wiwi Jury Reviews Estonia's Ott Lepland with "Kuula" \| WiwiBloggs.Com […] Kitty: I feel like copying and pasting the comments I just did for Bosnia. In fact, let me do that: “Boring boring boring, a dull ballad without any catchy melodies or […] H.K. Dick I keep picturing Titanic about 2 minutes into this song when the panpipes start up. As everyone has said this goes nowhere. It’s the kind of thing to put on when getting a nice massage. You’ll be totally relaxed and asleep within a few minutes. Probably won’t make the final. 4/10. If your fave Australian or Spanish soap opera was from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the theme song will sound excatly like this. It may seem too simple and soft but for me, that is the beauty of the song. The oomph/ build-up the WiWi jury craves in this chilled out number would only complicate things and make it sound so wanna-be-textbook ballad. If this is boring elevator music, then I’m gonna press the stop button and have a picnic in here cos I like it. I think it is a very nice ballad, sung with conviction and feeling. I don’t see how can you say it is boring…it is very well done and she has a beautiful voice, and frankly, it is nice to hear a European song not sung in English (sorry but songs sung in english from non-english speaking countries bugs me big time)… Hmm. A ballad, some say boring, I say, perhaps. It would have helped if it was sung in English to keep our attention. It has probably gone down well in the home country and neighbours but I can’t see it going far in ESC. Loved the simple but, at the same time, dramatic stage craft. Zolan Trust BiH never to repeat past styles. And as always, they deliver to the highest standard, this song being an exceptional representive of its genre. And Maya uses her voice beautifully throughout. The song is like a big feather pillow when you come in from the cold and just want to luxuriate in warmth and comfort. Or with understanding of the lyrics, sob quietly. Unfortunately, it is also among the least memorable songs in the contest, even with its late draw position. Although it is thematically very similar to “When the Music Dies,” it possesses a very different sensibility, and… Read more » This is a fantastic ballad. And you guys know it! I, too, give it a 4/10! The Wiwi Jury: Eurovision 2012 Reviews and Rankings \| WiwiBloggs.Com […] with “Euro Neuro” (3.75) 24: Belgium: Iris with “Would You?” (3.5) 24. Bosnia: Maya Sar with “Kora ti znam” (3.5) 26. Latvia: Anmary with “Beautiful Song” (2) 27. […]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4804
__label__wiki	0.720534	0.720534	How to Hide an Earring for an Interview by Ruth Mayhew Keep your jewelry to a minimum for job interviews. Your cover letter and resume are fabulous and you get a call from the recruiter to schedule an interview. You're almost home free, right? Not exactly. You still have to practice your interview responses, rehearse how you're going to answer a dozen or more questions and select the perfect interview attire that projects a polished, professional image. Part of looking good for your interview is coordinating the right accessories, from your shoes to your earrings. Conservative Appearance Regardless of whether you want a job with a law firm or a tattoo parlor, keep your interview attire understated. Dark, muted shades are a good bet for any job, except if you're interviewing for a role as a cutting edge fashion stylist or wardrobe adviser. But achieving that conservative look is more than just the color of your suit. An interviewer might look at everything from your hairstyle to the shoes you wear to determine whether you fit the work environment. Bangle bracelets, clunky necklaces and colorful headbands distract an interviewer when the focus should be on how well you explain your work history, job skills and qualifications. Save your eye-catching jewelry for a night out with friends or for a job where you have to be ultra glamorous, such as a casino host, nightclub promoter or fashion stylist. Wear just one pair of earrings and limit them to a small stud or hoop -- no big, shiny three-inch hoops, please. Conceal Piercings If you have several ear piercings, remove the earrings and conceal the holes when you're planning your interview attire. It's acceptable to wear one pair of earrings, although the University of Cincinnati Lindner School of Business's website post says women can wear two pairs of earrings. But one pair is the safest way to go. When you remove extra earrings, you may have to conceal the holes with foundation makeup, cosmetic concealer or a coverup stick, the same kind you use to cover undereye dark circles. Avoid wearing a hairstyle that attempts to hide your earrings -- the easiest thing to do is just remove the extra earrings. You could probably get away with wearing a hairstyle that would hide your earrings, but don't wear a style that doesn't fit your personal style. Even if you pull your long hair into a chignon, you'll look more like a schoolmarm than a savvy, experienced professional whose qualifications will convince the hiring manager that choosing you would be an excellent decision. National Jewelry Liquidation Center: How to Dress for a Job Interview: 8 Jewelry Do's and Don'ts University of Cincinnati, Carl H. Lindner College of Business: Dressing for the Interview Salisbury University: Appropriate Dress for the Interview Ruth Mayhew has been writing since the mid-1980s, and she has been an HR subject matter expert since 1995. Her work appears in "The Multi-Generational Workforce in the Health Care Industry," and she has been cited in numerous publications, including journals and textbooks that focus on human resources management practices. She holds a Master of Arts in sociology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Ruth resides in the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. What Is Business Casual for a Party? Executive Styles for Women's Work Suits What Attire Should a Woman Wear to a Job Interview? Do Looks Matter in the Workplace? Dressing for an Interview as a Law Office Assistant Can I Go to an Interview to Be a Waitress in Jeans? How to Dress for a Personal Banker Interview How to Dress for a Job Fair How to Dress for an Accounting Interview Do You Have to Wear a Suit for a Paralegal Interview? What to Wear for an Interview With a Fashion Designer How to Dress Stylish for an Interview What to Wear for a Visual Merchandising Interview How to Dress for an Interview at a Salon Can I Go to an Interview Wearing a T-Shirt? How to Dress Up in Business Casual for an Interview	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4807
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__label__wiki	0.596063	0.596063	Is this the end of the cinnamon roll? Traditional Danish pastries under threat after EU threatens ban on the spice End to Denmark's beloved pastries comes from EU limits on coumarin Chemical is found in the most common type of cinnamon, cassia The proposed ban follows plans by Denmark's food safety agency to implement EU regulations By Daniel Martin for the Daily Mail Published: 15:01 EDT, 26 December 2013 \| Updated: 07:21 EDT, 27 December 2013 Brussels has sparked outrage in Denmark by proposing to outlaw their traditional pastries. Christmas festivities have been dampened in Copenhagen by the prospect that this could be the last year its citizens will be able to eat their kanelsnegler or cinnamon rolls. The end to the beloved pastries comes from EU limits on the amount of coumarin, a naturally occurring toxic chemical found in the most commonly used type of cinnamon, cassia. The European Union has angered Denmark by proposing to outlaw the country's traditional pastries Kanelsnegler - very popular in Nordic countries - contain high amounts of cinnamon. But the ban is not expected to affect British lovers of Danish pastries, because the types we get here do not contain such high levels of cinnamon. Hardy Christensen, the head of the Danish Baker's Association, said: 'It's the end of the cinnamon roll as we know it. Don't give a dog a bone this Christmas! The leftover festive... Unemployed mother-of-two borrows £1,700 from EIGHT payday... 'Printing error' robs pensioner of £80,000 lottery win:... 'Cinnamon rolls are of course a traditional Danish baked product. We've been making bread and cakes with cinnamon for 200 years.' The proposed ban follows plans by Denmark's food safety agency to implement the EU regulations on the amount of 'everyday fine baked goods' - limiting coumarin to 15mg a kilo. The ban is not expected to affect British lovers of Danish pastries, as the types we get here do not contain such high levels of cinnamon Paul Nuttall, deputy leader of UKIP, said: 'An average person would have to eat so many Danish pastries in order to affected' But in Sweden, the government has classed their cinnamon pastries as a 'traditional and seasonal dish' - allowing them to use cinnamon at over three times higher, 50mg per kilo. There is anger in Denmark that its government has not stuck up for its cinnamon pastries as much as the Swedish government. They have simply given kanelsnegler a temporary reprieve until February. Paul Nuttall, deputy leader of UKIP, said: 'An average person would have to eat so many Danish pastries in order to affected, they would certainly die of obesity before being hurt by a low level of cinnamon. 'We don't need the nanny state or the EU to tell us what to do and certainly not how many Danish pastries we should eat for Christmas.' British research has concluded that 'the extent to which coumarin is bad for the health' is debatable. And the CBI has advised cinnamon importers into Britain that: 'Research has shown that the average dietary intake of the UK population does not exceed safe limits.' A study for the UK Food Standards Agency in 2010 found that the average dietary exposure to coumarin in the UK was 55 times less than the EU's definition of the 'tolerable daily limit' of 0.1mg per kilo of body weight. The end of cinnamon roll? Traditional Danish pastries threatened after EU ban on spice	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4820
__label__wiki	0.863957	0.863957	Watch out Cannes, Michelle Rodriguez is in town! Avatar actress looks slightly worse for wear after night of partying Updated: 14:17 EDT, 16 May 2011 There are parties left, right and centre during the Cannes Film Festival, with guests making the most of the nightlife in the city. But one star who appeared to have overindulged last night was Avatar star Michelle Rodriguez, who looked slightly worse for wear as she left a nightclub in the early hours of the morning. Looking dishevelled and carrying her sky-high heels, which had clearly become too painful to wear after a long night of dancing, Michelle attempted to keep her head down and away from photographers - even breaking into a run to avoid being snapped. Worse for wear? Michelle Rodriguez appeared to have overindulged as she left The VIP Room in Cannes, France, after a night of partying That's better: Michelle took her sky-high lace heels off and decided to carry them instead and go barefoot However, the 32-year-old actress wasn't quite quick enough, and the nifty photographers managed to get a shot of her looking slightly worse for wear. Michelle, who was wearing a stunning silk printed maxi dress, had enjoyed a night out partying at one of Cannes' most famous nightspots, The VIP Room, where Vanessa Hudgens also spent her evening. Earlier in the day, Michelle demonstrated some impressive acrobatic diving skills, as she jumped off the cliffs near the Eden Roc resort. Making a dash for it: Michelle was clearly keen to get home as she picked up her dress and ran through the streets Looking svelte and stunning in a black bikini, she jumped and dived off the cliffs into the water alongside a group of friends. She looked every inch the movie star with an ultra toned figure in her outfit, which appeared to consist of a type of skirt than the usual bikini bottoms. Sizzling: Michelle Rodriguez showed off her trim figure in a black bikini in Cannes yesterday Taking a dive: The actress enjoyed jumping off cliffs with friends at the French resort At one point, she also swung across the water on a type of dangling rope ladder, her hair wet from the sea. The star also watched, impressed, as one of her companions performed an elegant backflip off a diving board. She also showed off her own skills as she executed a perfect dive of the blue board in the French sunshine. Keep on swinging: Michelle took a ride across the water on a dangling rope ladder Flying visit: Michelle takes a dive and then climbs up to have another try Cheeky: The force of the plunge left Michelle revealing a little more than she bargained for The actress is in town for the Cannes Film Festival, but was clearly enjoying taking a break from the red carpet. She recently starred alongside Aaron Eckhart in Battle: Los Angeles, about an alien invasion in the city. Whoops: The actress adjusts her bikini bottoms after the embarrassing malfunction Taking a dive: Michelle shows her prowess as she takes a leap off the board into the water Shock and awe: Michelle looks on impressed as her friend performs an elegant backflip Cannes 2011: Michelle Rodriguez looks slightly worse for wear after partying	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4821
__label__wiki	0.785729	0.785729	Contributors › Daulton Venglar Daulton Venglar is an associate photo editor for the fall 2016 semester. He worked as a staff photographer in spring 2014 and fall 2014, a senior photographer in spring 2015, associate photo editor in summer 2015, photo editor in fall 2015, associate photo editor in spring 2016 and photo editor in summer 2015. Daulton, a journalism super-senior from Wharton, is graduating in December 2016. When Daulton isn't spending his spare time in the basement, he co-hosts a podcast about queso. Follow him on Instagram at @DaultonVenglar and Twitter at @DaultonVenglar. Check out his portfolio here. 30: Photo editor's three years at Texan felt like lifetime You know that feeling you get when you're at a party at someone else's place and it’s starting to die down, and you feel like you should probably leave before it gets too awkward, but you stay anyway? Yep. Slideshow: Photos from Texas v. 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__label__wiki	0.684058	0.684058	Pentagon Orders Patriots for Poland The contract signed is probably going to cover acquisition of 4 sector-scanning radars. Image Credit: Defensie.nl. Jakub Palowski Wisła Programme wisła batteries The US DoD has placed order with the Raytheon company, worth more than 1.5 billion dollars, concerning the elements of the Patriot air/missile defence system. The product is being acquired by Poland via the Foreign Military Sales procedure. This constitutes an important step, within the process of implementing phase I of the Wisła air defence programme. According to the release issued by the Pentagon, the agreement is worth 1.528 billion dollars. It is a modification of the prior contract, within which Patriot fire units are being acquired. Raytheon company acts as the contractor while the work is to be carried out in Andover, Massachusetts, at the White Sands range in New Mexico and in Merrimack, New Hampshire. The work is going to be carried out until 31st December 2022. The DoD acts as the Ordering Party, as it is also a party to the LOA signed with Poland in March this year, concerning the procurement of the Patriot system. A similar approach is usually used in case of the FMS acquisitions made by other states. For instance, back in November last year Romania signed a LOA concerning the first Patriot battery, while the Pentagon has placed the order with regards to the first fire unit in May. The deadline for completion of works announced by the Pentagon is concurrent with the date of delivery of the Phase I Wisła systems. The contract probably covers the main elements of the Patriot system, for instance the launchers, command elements including the ECS systems, sector-scanning radars and systems integration. However, the agreement probably does not include the PAC-3 MSE missiles that are being delivered by Lockheed Martin and IBCS components, manufactured by Northrop Grumman. The procurement made by the Pentagon, with regards to the individual contractors (or even acquisition of the system from a single contractor in parts), within the framework of separate agreements is also a standard process in case of the Foreign Military Sales. For instance HIMARS missiles and GMLRS rockets are usually a subject to separate agreements, in case of procurements as such. The contract concluded by the Pentagon pertains to Phase I of the Wisła programme, and it is a natural consequence of the intergovernmental contract concluded back in March. This is an important step towards completion of the air defence programme. It shall be expected that further orders are going to be placed by the DoD soon, for instance concerning the PAC-3 MSE missiles for Poland. The fact that the agreement signed defines initiation of implementation of only some of the works explains the difference between the value of that agreement and the FMS agreement value. Within the framework of Phase I of the Wisła programme, valued at USD 4.75 billion (with 4.6 billion dollars covered within the framework of FMS), Poland would acquire two Patriot batteries (Fire Units) with 16 M903 launchers, 208 live missiles and four sector-scanning radars and elements of the IBCS system as well, including six Engagement Operations Centres and 12 IFCN relays. Phase I of the Wisła programme also includes technical support and IBCS elements for both phases. Ten agreements in total are to constitute the Phase I of the Wisła programme. Five would be signed with foreign entities. Apart from the main agreement signed in March, here we need o mention the agreement concerning training activities and MIDS terminals fitted with LVT modules signed during the MSPO event, and another, yet to be signed contract, concerning the cryptographic equipment. Some elements, such as vehicles or communication suites would be acquired directly from the Polish industry, within the framework of five domestically signed contracts. The MoD is also involved in negotiation concerning phase II of the Wisła programme, within the framework of which six batteries integrated with 360 degrees coverage radars would be acquired, while the remaining two batteries would undergo upgrades and they are also going to receive new radars. Furthermore, Wisła systems would also receive low-cost interceptor missiles (probably: SkyCeptor), while IBCS is going to be integrated with the Polish early warning radars: active P-18PL and passive PCL-PET systems. Phase II of the Wisła programme assumes an a much broader transfer of technology for the Polish industry, with regards to all elements of the system. When it comes to the radar that would provide 360 degrees coverage, sensor as such is planned to be acquired, and it is going to be of the same type as the radar that is acquired by the US Army within the framework of the LTAMDS programme. The above is to diminish risks and costs entailed by acquisition of a unique solution. Col. Michał Marciniak, Plenipotentiary for the Wisła programme, recently told us, in an interview for SKANER Defence24, that the Ministry already made a decision to fuse Wisła and Narew programmes which means that both systems are going to be integrated on the basis of IBCS.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4824
__label__wiki	0.855554	0.855554	Derby County's reigning player of the year a '£15m target' for Burnley Fikayo Tomori impressed while on loan with the Rams from Chelsea last season Steve NicholsonFootball Editor/Chief Football Writer Fikayo Tomori is a £15m target for Premier League side Burnley, according to a report in the Daily Star. Tomori is Derby County's reigning player of the year after impressing last season while on loan from Chelsea. He is now back at Chelsea and working again under Frank Lampard, who was appointed Chelsea's head coach on Thursday after leaving the Rams. Burnley are said to be keen on the 21-year-old defender, but Lampard may see Tomori as part of first-team plans at Chelsea. Lampard is assessing his squad during pre-season trip to Ireland. Phillip Cocu on how his Derby County side will play He mentioned Tomori and Mason Mount - who was also on loan at Derby last season - in his first interview as Chelsea boss. "I was fortunate enough to work with Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori last year, their attitudes stood out well," Lampard said. Phillip Cocu reveals how he will develop Derby County's young players "The fact they came through the academy here (at Chelsea) – you could see it in how they held themselves, how they train, their manners off the pitch. So that’s what I want to see. "I want to work with those players, I want to dangle the carrot. Can you work hard, can you compete, can you get in the team?" Roberto Di Matteo	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4828
__label__wiki	0.875777	0.875777	Iowa Senate to pass Medicaid privatization repeal House Republicans say the measure will be dead on arrival when they receive it. Iowa Senate to pass Medicaid privatization repeal House Republicans say the measure will be dead on arrival when they receive it. Check out this story on desmoinesregister.com: http://dmreg.co/1X6gh2H William Petroski, bpetrosk@dmreg.com Published 1:05 p.m. CT Feb. 4, 2016 \| Updated 5:25 p.m. CT Feb. 4, 2016 The Iowa Capitol along Grand Avenue in Des Moines(Photo: William Petroski/Des Moines Register)Buy Photo Iowa Senate Democrats say they will approve a bill next week to repeal Gov. Terry Branstad's plan to privatize Iowa's Medicaid program. However, House Republicans are signaling that the measure will be dead on arrival when they receive it. Senate Study Bill 3081, known as the "Health Care Protection Act," would immediately give termination notices to three private managed care companies. It also would direct the Iowa Department of Human Services to continue previous efforts to improve patient outcomes, increase access to care, and continue to make the public management of Medicaid more efficient. The state-federal Medicaid health insurance program serves about 560,000 low-income and disabled Iowans at a cost of about $4.2 billion annually. Branstad, a Republican, has pushed for outside management of Medicaid to control costs and improve patient outcomes. But the scheduled Jan. 1 implementation of the change was delayed by federal officials until at least March 1 because of numerous problems that have arisen. Senate President Pam Jochum, D-Dubuque, whose adult daughter is developmentally disabled and enrolled in Medicaid, said Branstad's plan has tried to do too much, too fast and is at risk of failing. "There is no excuse for risking the health and well-being of more than 560,000 Iowans," Jochum said. "... The evidence shows that state officials and private companies have not taken steps to ensure the health and well-being of Iowans receiving Medicaid services." Branstad spokesman Ben Hammes accused Senate Democrats of playing politics. He said the Branstad administration will continue moving forward to seek federal approval for implementation on March 1. Jochum said Democrats' main concerns include: an arbitrary and unrealistic implementation timeline; failure to establish adequate health care provider networks; disruptions of longstanding patient-provider relationship; diminished quality and access to health care services; compromised patient care; and inadequate communication with patients and providers. Senate Majority Leader Michael Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, echoed Jochum's criticisms. "We think it is time to pull the plug on this and go back to the old system," he said. However, House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, told reporters there is no point in having the House debate a bill that would face a certain veto by Branstad. She said she was disappointed that Democrats have concluded that protecting the status-quo for an existing problematic Medicaid program is more important than making changes that will improve health care outcomes forIowans. Upmeyer also warned that the Democrats' proposal "blows up their budget" by eliminating $100 million in cost savings. "That kind of decision would completely take over the dollars that would be available for other things like education that are clearly priorities for the state as well," she said. Branstad announced Thursday that more than 87,000 provider contracts have been signed since Nov. 1 with managed care organizations for Iowa’s Medicaid modernization plan. "Managed care means more doctors than ever before serving Medicaid patients,” Branstad said in a prepared statement. "Old Medicaid had roughly 7,500 doctors in its network for patients. The three partner managed care plans have signed contracts with more than 8,600, 12,200, and 14,600 doctors, respectively.” However, Senate Democrats said that when it comes to the 37,000 children who have been served by Iowa’s Hawk-I health insurance program, new numbers from the Branstad administration show those children will have access to far fewer health care providers under Medicaid privatization. Read or Share this story: http://dmreg.co/1X6gh2H Missing woman found dead in remote area near Iowa River Waukee splash pad closed after 'slip and fall' incident Driver dies after pass turns into head-on collision Eric Swalwell ends 2020 presidential campaign Iowa man on ATF's 'most wanted' list arrested in Montana Waukee solar program extended to all of Dallas County	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4832
__label__wiki	0.931684	0.931684	Hot Indie News By Tingyu Shen Dave King: Shades of Dave – CD Review "I love the tone of this album. Dave King was frank from the first song to the last about his heartbreaks and his other feelings. We need more artists like him who believed in what he sang before he sang it, even though some of it was rather unrealistic and probably too hopeful. I have nothing against being hopeful, I just don’t see how something really horrible happens to anyone, and I mean horrible as in being paralyzed except for an eyeball, a person can still be hopeful. So instead of singing about “We’re Gonna Get Past the Bad Stuff”, maybe he should try to sing about how to get through the bad stuff because just singing about staying positive is most likely not going to help. From the adept and apt guitar playing to his smooth singing that carried the album, the album sounds pretty much impeccable." Indie-Music.com "Never have I heard a dude sing about heartbreak and mean it. And then I witnessed the Americana white boy with soul, Dave King. His new album, Shades of Dave, impresses with its surprisingly open and personal approach to songwriting. Like Tom Petty with a little Mighty Mighty Bosstones touch, King relates his lot in love, alluding to dreams of revenge, but somehow remains positive. In addition to pulling off upbeat lucid folk, King invokes spasms of Bob Dylan-style storytelling to surface from the chaos with an astounding album stuffed with potential for success. Somehow this Connecticut boy manages a decent twang, but even without it, the simple clarity of his voice compliments his sound remarkably well. Fluid and carrying a hint of reverb, King just sounds honest, sounds like someone who knows what he’s talking about. He promises he’s falling in love with you, and this may be the first time you don’t initially scoff at that phrase. Likewise, King’s promise that We’re Gonna Get Past the Bad Stuff is worth nearly as much as Bob Marley’s “everything is gonna be alright.” That textured bristly voice has to have been through something, and wielding the power of experience, King strides assuredly in the direction of the future. This one-man wonder not only plays the guitar with notable technical ability, but he also pounds out a few good ones on the keys and doesn’t think twice about tossing in a harmonica or some percussion either. King wails on each with such an intuitive quality, you’d think this album had been recorded live. Northerner he may be, but King’s varied instrumentation lumps a bit of rural urbanism with Louisiana feel-good spirit. His songwriting flows with a lazy, catchy-without-pop-hooks kind of feel, especially The Cold’ll Kill Ya. Sadly, all women claim they want a sensitive man, and when they get one they’ll tell you he cries too much. Similarly, King’s passion is inspiring, but occasionally his lyrics drag. The Fog and the Wind and the Rain reads slightly sappy. But King’s songwriting clearly is not without saving graces. Nobody Sings To Me remains a solid piece of songwriting, and let’s not forget those vocals too soon. To behold the northerner-does-folk-well phenomenon, be sure to check this out." Past & Present Webzine "It surprised me that my computer recognized all the song-titles on this album when playing it. I mean that barely happens with self-released albums. At least the ones that I get. Anyways, it’s a funny name this guy has. He just should have been named David. That’d be perfect (get it. King David). Oh well, on to the music. Musically Dave King is yet another addition to the ever growing American singer/songwriter genre. There are just so many of these artists these days that you just can’t seem to separate talent from wanna-be’s anymore. Luckily I’ve been getting a steady flow of great singer/songwriters lately and Dave King is definitely in that category with his intelligently written lyrics and fragile acoustic folk-rock." Smother.net "Dave King shares with us his genuine folk rock with poignant lyrics and surprising production. Sure he’s going to be inevitably lumped into the sometimes stagnant singer/songwriter category but I daresay that he will break free of those trappings. I like that he doesn’t rely on studio trickery to encompass a raw sound-instead it comes naturally and makes his acoustic rock style absolutely essential. Thanks Dave King for helping us breathe a fresh new scent of air in acoustic rock." "These are the Good Times (from Shades of Dave) was really the only track that I heard from any artist out there at my disposal that could have best fit the final scene of my film, "Larry's Home Video" with it's wholesomeness and tranquil memories of happiness, it helped close out my psychological drama on such an ironic note." - Scott R. Caseley, Writer/Producer/Director "Larry's Home Video" myspace.com/larryshomevideo and www.larryshomevideo.com. "I loved it as soon as I heard it." - Joe Limardi, Y105-FM "Nobody Sings To Me really grabbed me. I think it's very honest and moving." - Pete Stewart, WPKN-FM "Excellent. It’s all good. I’m still humming it." - John Kastrinos, De’Vine Soul "I absolutely love the way he sings." - Philip Cody, Neil Sedaka Collaborator, Musician, Producer "Dave King’s life revolves around music." - Deborah Rose, New Milford Spectrum "We’re Gonna Get Past The Bad Stuff is a really fine song. I love all the added touches and the extended finale. And I really love Nobody Sings To Me." - Kevin Wilson, The Rubes "It feels like he’s singing just for me. Made me feel welcome. He’s the kind of musician I could hang with." - Dave Modisette, Sunset Bay Chapel Band "My favorites are These Are The Good Times and The Fog & The Wind & The Rain." - Will Michael, J&B Band "The vocals are done in a world-class way. They have a very upfront and personal and honest feel and sound." - Nathan West, Riverwest Entertainment "His music is great!" - Alan Siegel, Videomakers "I dig it overall a lot. Fine Work." - Danny Lovett, The Loft Audio Recording	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4837
__label__cc	0.686804	0.313196	Bruce Wayne: Gotham Dreamboat Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale is the second in the DC Ink series of graphic novels. Under the Moon Delves Into the Darker Side of Growing Up Lauren Myracle and Isaac Goodhart reimagine an iconic Batman antagonist-slash-love-interest in Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale, and Under the Moon: Finding a Home DC Ink’s second book Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale stars, arguably, one of the most iconic DC characters from one of the most ico Under the Moon: Choosing to Be Yourself SPOILER ALERT: The following contains spoilers for Under the Moon. Don't let curiosity kill your enjoyment of a great book! Book Breakdown - Under the Moon Blends Heartbreak with Hope Welcome back to Ink Spots, our place on DCComics.com to talk YA, specifically DC Ink! Under the Moon: Lauren Myracle Introduces Us to a Young Selina Kyle Bestselling author Lauren Myracle has been tasked with reimagining one of the most iconic Bat-characters of all-time for Young Adult readers with her upcoming graphic novel DCU in 2011: Tony Daniel dishes on upcoming BATMAN It's rare enough that a creator comes along who can both write and draw, but it's even more impressive when one is able to deliver an outstanding product month after month on an ongoing title.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4841
__label__wiki	0.538612	0.538612	Poll: Obama approvals rating drops in Ohio President Obama's job approval has taken a dive in Ohio, a new poll released this morning shows. "Not surprisingly, the honeymoon is over," said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. "But the era of good feeling is still alive." What that means is that the survey's new numbers for Obama 57 percent approval, 33 percent disapproval are still healthy, especially in a state Obama won by only 4 percentage points last fall, Brown said. But it's quite a fall from the stratospheric numbers 67 percent approval, 16 percent disapproval in Quinnipiac's poll a couple of weeks after the president's inauguration. "The huge numbers he had immediately after the inaugural are coming down to earth," Brown said. Those deserting Obama are the likely suspects: conservatives and Republicans, Brown said. Obama does much better than Gov. Ted Strickland when Ohioans are asked whether they approve of how their elected leaders are handling the economy. The president is on the plus side, 53 percent to 36 percent. Strickland's disapproval, 45 percent, outweighs his approval on the question by 6 percentage points. "People are more willing to give Barack Obama the benefit of the doubt," Brown said. The poll shows the contest to succeed retiring GOP Sen. George V. Voinovich next year remains muddled, with large percentages not having a favorite in the 2010 race. Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher's 18 percent tops Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner in the Democratic field. Former U.S. Rep. Rob Portman tops state Auditor Mary Taylor among Republicans. But Ohio still retains its blue tinge; currently, either Democrat would top either Republican. The telephone survey by Quinnipiac of 1,299 registered Ohio voters from last Tuesday through Sunday has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.7 percentage points. The complete results should be available this morning at http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x271.xml drowland@dispatch.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4846
__label__cc	0.599367	0.400633	Full listing of DMU academic staff Dr Adam Aitken Job: Criminology Lecturer Faculty: Health and Life Sciences School/department: School of Applied Social Sciences Research group(s): Criminology Research Group Address: De Montfort University, The Gateway, Leicester, LE1 9BH E: adam.aitken@dmu.ac.uk W: www.dmu.ac.uk/appliedsocialsciences Adam joined the Criminology and Criminal Justice Division after finishing his PhD at the University of Glasgow, and prior to that completed an MSc in Applied Social Research in Criminology from the University of Stirling and an Honours degree in Criminological studies from Abertay University. He has conducted research around the securitisation of public spaces at mega-sporting events and also into the influence of urban regeneration on perceptions of crime, and is currently working on a number of outputs from these projects. Research group affiliations Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR) Research interests/expertise Policing and Social Control Cities and Crime Visual Methodologies Areas of teaching Criminological Studies BA (Hons) Applied Social Research in Criminology MSc Criminology PhD Introduction to Criminology Crime, Risk and Community Safety Drugs, Substance Use and Crime Membership of professional associations and societies Member of European Society of Criminology Conference attendance ‘Communicating (In)security: The Sending and Receiving of Control Signals at a Sporting Mega-event’ (2017). European Society of Criminology, Cardiff University. Paper Presentation. ‘Seeking Invention: Creating an Informed Citizenry in the Governance of Security’ (2017). British Society of Criminology Conference, University of Sheffield. Paper Presentation. 'Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: The interface between virtualised global risk, and actualised local (in) security' (2016). Scottish International Policing Conference 2016: Policing: Localism in globalising world. The John Mcintyre Centre. University of Edinburgh. Poster Presentation 'G2014: Communicating Security and Implications for Legacy' (2015). Glasgow 2014: Legacy, Partnership, Regeneration? First International Legacy Network Conference. Mitchell Theatre, Glasgow. Paper Presentation 'Communicating Security: local perceptions of mega event policing' (2015) SIPR Postgraduate Student Symposium, University of Dundee. Poster Presentation. 'G2014: Security Governance and Securitization in anticipation of the event' (2014) Second International Conference on Mega-Events and the city, Rio De Janeiro. 'A Distinctive Approach? Governing security at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (G2014)' (2013) Presentation to Scottish Government. Aitken, A. (2017) (accepted for publication) ‘Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games: A Visual Presentation of Security in the Pre-event Phase’, Visual Methodologies Adam-Aitken Search Who's Who	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4849
__label__cc	0.72299	0.27701	U.S. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration 130 South Elmwood Street Mr. James Suschinski, President Communications Workers AFL-CIO 26 Osborne Road Case Number:---- Dear Mr. Suschinski: This office has recently completed an audit of Communications Workers Local 1113 under the Compliance Audit Program (CAP) to determine your organization's compliance with the provisions of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959 (LMRDA). As discussed during the exit interview with you, Council A Vice President John Robinson, Council B Vice President Sheila Burke, Secretary Treasurer Sheila Carr, and Accountant Mary O'Connor on September 25,2008, the following problems were disclosed during the CAP. The matters listed below are not an exhaustive list of all possible problem areas since the audit conducted was limited in scope. Recordkeeping Violations Title II of the LMRDA establishes certain reporting and recordkeeping requirements. Section 206 requires, among other things, that labor organizations maintain adequate records for at least five years by which each receipt and disbursement of funds, as well as all account balances, can be verified, explained, and clarified. As a general rule, labor organizations must maintain all records used or received in the course of union business. For disbursements, this includes not only original bills, invoices, receipts, vouchers, and applicable resolutions, but also documentation showing the nature of the union business requiring the disbursement, the goods or services received, and the identity of the recipient(s) of the goods or services. In most instances, this documentation requirement can be satisfied with a sufficiently descriptive expense receipt or invoice. If an expense receipt is not sufficiently descriptive, a union officer or employee should write a note on it providing the additional information. For money it receives, the labor organization must keep at least one record showing the date, amount, purpose, and source of that money. The labor organization must also retain bank records for all accounts. The audit of Local 1113's 2007 records revealed the following recordkeeping violations: 1. General Reimbursed and Credit Card Expenses Local 1113 did not retain adequate documentation for general expenses and credit card expenses incurred by union officers and employees totaling at least $1,205.54. For example, documentation was not retained for disbursements made to the Watervliet Elks Lodge for meeting hall rental. Also, no original receipts or invoices were retained for some credit card expenses incurred by the executive Committee members at The Resorts in Atlantic City during a leadership conference. As previously noted above, labor organizations must retain original receipts, bills, and vouchers for all disbursements. The president and treasurer (or corresponding principal officers) of your union, who are required to sign your union's LM report, are responsible for properly maintaining union records. 2. Meal Expenses Local 1113 did not require officers and employees to submit itemized receipts for meal expenses totaling at least $161.58. The union must maintain itemized receipts provided by restaurants to officers and employees. These itemized receipts are necessary to determine if such disbursements are for union business purposes and to sufficiently fulfill the recordkeeping requirement of LMRDA Section 206. Local 1113 records of meal expenses did not always include written explanations of union business conducted or the names and titles of the persons incurring the restaurant charges. For example, there were no notations made on some restaurant receipts from the Inferno Restaurant. Union records of meal expenses must include written explanations of the union business conducted and the full names and titles of all persons who incurred the restaurant charges. Also, the records retained must identify the names of the restaurants where the officers or employees incurred meal expenses. 3. Lost Wages Local 1113 did not retain adequate documentation for lost wage reimbursement payments to union officers and employees totaling at least $4,936.39. The union must maintain records in support of lost wage claims that identify each date lost wages were incurred, the number of hours lost on each date, the applicable rate of pay, and a description of the union business conducted. The OLMS audit found that Local 1113 officers did not identify the date lost wages were incurred, the rate of pay, or a description of the union business being conducted on some lost wage vouchers. During the exit interview, we reviewed the expense voucher used by Local 1113. We discussed the type of information and documentation that the local must maintain for lost wages and other officer expenses. 4. Disposition of Gifts Purchased Local 1113 purchased McDonald's gift cards in August 2007. The union retained no records regarding the distribution of these gift cards totaling at least $100. The union must track the distribution of give-away items and prizes; including cash, gift cards, and raffle items. 5. Lack of Salary Authorization Local 1113 did not maintain records to verify that the salaries reported in Item 24 (All Officer and Disbursements to Officers) of the LM-3 were in the authorized amounts and therefore correctly reported. The union must keep a record, such as meeting minutes, to show the current salary authorized by the entity or individual in the union with the authority to establish salaries. Based on your assurance that Local 1113 will retain adequate documentation in the future, OLMS will take no further enforcement action at this time regarding the above violations. Reporting Violation The audit disclosed a violation of LMRDA Section 201(b), which requires labor organizations to file annual financial reports accurately disclosing their financial condition and operations. The Labor Organization Annual Report (Form LM-3) filed by Local 1113 for fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, was deficient in that: Local 1113 did not include some reimbursements to officers totaling at least $360.41 in the amounts reported Item 24 (All Officers and Disbursements to Officers). It appears the union erroneously reported payments to Verizon on behalf of James Suschinski in Item 48 (Office and Administrative Expense). The union must report most direct disbursements to Local 1113 officers and some indirect disbursements made on behalf of its officers in Item 24. A "direct disbursement" to an officer is a payment made to an officer in the form of cash, property, goods, services, or other things of value. See the instructions for Item 24 for a discussion of certain direct disbursements to officers that do not have to be reported in Item 24. An "indirect disbursement" to an officer is a payment to another party (including a credit card company) for cash, property, goods, services, or other things of value received by or on behalf of an officer. However, indirect disbursements for temporary lodging (such as a union check issued to a hotel) or for transportation by a public carrier (such as an airline) for an officer traveling on union business should be reported in Item 48 (Office and Administrative Expense). I am not requiring that Local 1113 file an amended LM report for 2007 to correct the deficient items, but Local 1113 has agreed to properly report the deficient items on all future reports it files with OLMS. 1. Expense Policy As I discussed during the exit interview, the audit revealed that Local 1113 does not have a clear policy regarding the types of expenses personnel may claim for reimbursement and the types of expenses that may be charged to union credit cards. OLMS recommends that unions adopt written guidelines concerning such matters. 2. Approval of Vouchers During the audit, you advised that the president and secretary treasurer or other union officer sign all vouchers for approval of disbursements. The two signature requirement is an effective internal control of union funds. However, some of Local 1113's vouchers were signed by the second officer several weeks after the disbursement was already made. This negates the purpose of the two signature requirement. OLMS recommends that all vouchers are reviewed and signed in a timely manner prior to the disbursement of union funds I want to extend my personal appreciation to Communications Workers Local 1113 for the cooperation and courtesy extended during this compliance audit. I strongly recommend that you make sure this letter and the compliance assistance materials provided to you are passed on to future officers. If we can provide any additional assistance, please do not hesitate to call. cc: Sheila Carr, Secretary Treasurer John Robinson, Council A Vice President Sheila Burke, Council B Vice President Mary O'Connor, Accountant	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4854
__label__cc	0.618228	0.381772	Back to Journals » Infection and Drug Resistance » Volume 9 Pharmacist-managed dose adjustment feedback using therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin was useful for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections: a single institution experience Authors Hirano R, Sakamoto Y, Kitazawa J, Yamamoto S, Tachibana N Accepted for publication 21 June 2016 Published 14 October 2016 Volume 2016:9 Pages 243—252 DOI https://doi.org/10.2147/IDR.S109485 Editor who approved publication: Professor Suresh Antony Ryuichi Hirano,1 Yuichi Sakamoto,2 Junichi Kitazawa,2 Shoji Yamamoto,1 Naoki Tachibana2 1Department of Pharmacy, 2Laboratory Medicine and Blood Transfusion, Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, Aomori-shi, Japan Background: Vancomycin (VCM) requires dose adjustment based on therapeutic drug monitoring. At Aomori Prefectural Central Hospital, physicians carried out VCM therapeutic drug monitoring based on their experience, because pharmacists did not participate in the dose adjustment. We evaluated the impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) on attaining target VCM trough concentrations and pharmacokinetics (PK)/pharmacodynamics (PD) parameters in patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections. Materials and methods: The ASP was introduced in April 2012. We implemented a prospective audit of prescribed VCM dosages and provided feedback based on measured VCM trough concentrations. In a retrospective pre- and postcomparison study from April 2007 to December 2011 (preimplementation) and from April 2012 to December 2014 (postimplementation), 79 patients were treated for MRSA infection with VCM, and trough concentrations were monitored (pre, n=28; post, n=51). In 65 patients (pre, n=15; post, n=50), 24-hour area under the concentration–time curve (AUC 0–24 h)/minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) ratios were calculated. Results: Pharmacist feedback, which included recommendations for changing dose or using alternative anti-MRSA antibiotics, was highly accepted during postimplementation (88%, 29/33). The number of patients with serum VCM concentrations within the therapeutic range (10–20 μg/mL) was significantly higher during postimplementation (84%, 43/51) than during preimplementation (39%, 11/28) (P<0.01). The percentage of patients who attained target PK/PD parameters (AUC 0–24 h/MIC >400) was significantly higher during postimplementation (84%, 42/50) than during preimplementation (53%, 8/15; P=0.013). There were no significant differences in nephrotoxicity or mortality rate. Conclusion: Our ASP increased the percentage of patients that attained optimal VCM trough concentrations and PK/PD parameters, which contributed to the appropriate use of VCM in patients with MRSA infections. Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship, prospective audit and feedback, therapeutic drug monitoring, vancomycin Download Article [PDF] View Full Text [HTML][Machine readable]	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4857
__label__wiki	0.618078	0.618078	Home Celeb Biography Kaylee Bryant Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More Kaylee Bryant Height, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More Kaylee Bryant (born November 1, 1997) is an American Actress, Model and Social Media Star from Malibu, California. She is famous for playing the co-lead role of Josie Saltzman in “Legacies” (The CW’s fantasy and drama series). Furthermore, the 21-year-old actress also acted in the Disney Channel original series titled “Kickin’ It” as Carrie/Tori. Her real birth name is “Kaylee Kaneshiro“. Kaylee started acting at the age of 8. Previously, she worked as a model. The young star also participated in Ralph Lauren print campaigns until she was 10 years old. Bryant came into limelight with her lead role in the film “Mary Loss of Soul” (horror and thriller) as Mary Solis. In addition, she also cast in the popular TV shows like “Santa Clarita Diet”, “Speechless”, “Criminal Minds”, and “A.N.T. Farm”. Her role in the Legacies (The Originals spin-off) is praised by the viewers a lot. The other main cast of the show are: Danielle Rose Russell as Hope Mikaelson. Aria Shahghasemi as Landon Kirby. Jenny Boyd as Lizzie Saltzman. Quincy Fouse as Milton ‘M. G.’ Gladstone. Peyton ‘Alex’ Smith as Rafael Waithe. Matthew Davis as Alaric Saltzman. This beautiful Actress was born on the 1st of November 1997 in Malibu, California, United States. Hence, Kaylee Bryant’s age is 21 years old, as of 2018. She is the only daughter of Garrett (father) and Kristina Kaneshiro (mother). Furthermore, the actress also has an elder brother named Kane Kaneshiro. As of education, Kaylee never disclosed any information about her educational qualification. Bryant is a very private person. Therefore, she never discussed anything about her boyfriend. But we assume she is currently single and focusing on her acting and modeling career. As of 2018, Kaylee lives in Los Angeles, California, United States. Full Birth Name Kaylee Kaneshiro. Nick name Kaylee. Profession 1. Actress. 2. Model. Age Twenty-one (21) years old (As of 2018). Date of Birth (DOB), Birthday 1st November 1997. Birthplace/Hometown Malibu, California, United States. Zodiac Sign Scorpio. Ethnicity Caucasian White. Current Residence Los Angeles, California, United States. Famous for portrays Josie Saltzman in Legacies. Bra Size 32A. Body Measurements (Breast-waist-hips) 33-24-34. Eye Color Brown. Parents Father: Garrett Kaneshiro. Mother: Kristina Kaneshiro. Siblings Brother: Kane Kaneshiro. Kaylee Bryant Husband & Relationship Boyfriend Name not Available. Highest Qualification Graduate. College/ University Will update. Favorite Celebrities Actor: Ryan Gosling. Actress: Jessica Alba. Dream Holiday Destination Paris and Iceland. Favorite Color Purple. Love to do Reading, Listening to music and Traveling. Favorite Food Italian Food. Net Asset Approx. $500,000 USD (As of 2018). Salary Per Episode Will Update. Debut Movie Mary Loss of Soul as Mary Solis in 2014. Television Debut American Horror Story as Zombie Slut in 2007. Some Lesser Known Facts about Kaylee Bryant Her height is around 5 Feet 5 Inches (165 centimeters). In 2016, Kaylee also appeared in “The Real O’Neals” (ABC Family series) as the recurring role of Lacey. Money Factor: The estimated Net worth of Kaylee Bryant is $600,000 US Dollar. The actress charges $10k – $12k USD per episode. Her Instagram followers are 46.3+ k. Kaylee has a pet dog whom she loves a lot and often uploads its picture on Instagram. Kaylee Bryant Ambili Devi Age, Husband, Biography, Height, Family, Net worth & More Shawn Mendes Height, Age, Girlfriend, Biography, Net worth, Family & Facts Kathryn Boyd Height, Age, Husband, Family, Biography & More Kuhu Deshmukh Wiki (Bhaiyyu Maharaj’s Daughter) Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Caste... Louie Barry Wiki, Age, Height, Weight, Age, Biography, Family & More Michelle Waterson Height, Weight, Age, Husband, Bio, Family & Facts Coco Arquette Wiki, Age (Courteney Cox’s Daughter) Bio, Family, Facts	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4860
__label__cc	0.660055	0.339945	The Walt Disney Signature Collection Post subject: Re: The Walt Disney Signature Collection True, but isn't that better than another rearrangement of the Platinum/Signature cover? I'm hoping The Little Mermaid keeps the 3D Blu-Ray cover. A poster is better than bad cover art, true. I just always wish for new cover art, as long as it's good. DisneyBluLife I think we have to wait until 2020-2021 before we will hear anything about Fantasia. Fantasia (and Fantasia 2000) are truly vaulted titles. Releases on Home media: VHS of Fantasia -1991 DVD of Fantasia -2000 Blu-ray of Fantasia- 2010 Hey, guys! I have a question. I recently bought a 4K Blu-ray player from Sony. I still own a Full-HD 3D TV, but I do wanna upgrade to a 4K TV next year. Meanwhile, if I bought a 4K disc, would I be able to watch it on my HD TV? If I understood correctly, I would see it, but in Full HD. What do you know? I'm glad I hadn't bought the previous TLK Signature already this past month, because this cover is much better. DisneyFreak5282 Interesting choice for the cover art. Quite honestly though, why should fans feel inclined to buy this, especially when Disney can't even follow through with giving their last few animated classics a proper retail release on Blu-Ray? UDer #3495 Sotiris That's true, but The Little Mermaid hasn't gotten a Signature Edition yet, so if it does get a 4K release in upcoming months, it'll count as the new Signature title. I doubt WDSHE will be releasing Mermaid this year. Q4 is already packed with home video releases: Incredibles 2, Pixar Shorts Vol. 3, Celebrating Mickey, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, The Lion King 4K, Wreck-It Ralph 4K, Christopher Robin, Ant-Man and the Wasp. I'm hoping The Little Mermaid keeps the 3D Blu-Ray cover. Me too. Well, either that or this one. I just always wish for new cover art, as long as it's good. Do you prefer this cover? Maybe you can import the Australian release then. I would rather have that cover art, yes, it's pretty nice and it's new, but I won't be buying anyway. I only by the films that are my favorites. I like The Lion King but it's not a favorite. DisneyFan09 At least it was a different cover. farerb People on blu-ray.com say that this might be the official cover. Do you think Disney are going to rerelease the privious titles on 4k instead of waiting for the next line? I really hope for Beauty and the Beast they use the master they used for the 3D. I know they used the same master of the 2D Diamond Edition for the Signature Collection, but they might never saw the need to change it. However since they need to upscale the video to 4k anyway, they might use the latest master for it. What do think? As much as I love that particular poster art, I appreciate this original, new art much more. So, is the original poster cover art only for the steelbook edition or is it not being used at all? If it's not being used at all, I'm passing on this release and picking up the first Signature release instead because that new one is easily the ugliest cover TLK's ever had (and that's including sequel covers). Literally the only thing I like about it is Rafiki's symbol for Simba in the 'O.' Blech. Way to build somebody's hopes up and then drop them like a rock. The new cover reminds me of the DVD covers that Disney would make for the Diamond Edition. At this rate I wouldn't be surprised if they use that Diamond DVD Cover for the 4K UHD edition of The Little Mermaid, the one where her tail takes up more than half the cover art. Victurtle On the contrary, I feel like this is one the best and most majestic cover they've done for this film. Simple but oowerful. I especially love how that glare is only something Simba earns right at the end of the film. It had a power the other covers could not quite convey. Kudos to the artist! This cover reminded me of that, too. I had planned to buy the TLM Diamond DVD just because I'm a TLM fanatic, but I never did. It was quite an ugly cover. Hopefully this is for a misc. version of the 4K release and I can get the original poster cover somewhere or other as either a BestBuy or Target exclusive. Sotiris wrote: Oh, that would be really nice for TLM’s next release. It probably stands a chance, too, considering they’ve used it for the main menu on the Platinum and Diamond releases. Personally, I’d love if they used the 1997 lithograph for the next cover. The Little Mermaid Diamond Edition DVD cover could have been great if her fins hadn't been so large and not in front of Ariel, almost hiding her. I'm not a fan of 3D and I even don't have 3D TV, but I bought TLM 3D just for the art cover. I hope the Signature has a good cover as well. Last edited by farerb on Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:04 am, edited 2 times in total. Victurtle wrote: Simple but powerful. I especially love how that glare is only something Simba earns right at the end of the film. It had a power the other covers could not quite convey. Kudos to the artist! Yeah, it's a good cover! Personally, I’d love if they used the 1997 lithograph for the next cover. I tried looking that up, but found a number of images and didn't know which you were thinking of. Care to give us a link or post the image? pikachufan1336 Zavvi Steelbook Old Fish Tale Will this Blu-Ray release include the extended version of the film? I don't know how I feel about the new cover. I sorta like it but I also sorta don't. It's interesting how much Disney loves covers with the protagonists standing side by side with the main villain (Diamond Sleeping Beauty, Signature Snow White, etc.)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4862
__label__cc	0.703009	0.296991	HomeUniversitiesIrelandAthlone Institute of Technology Athlone Institute of Technology Campus setting Living cost USD 1,121 per month Medium (1,001 to 10,000) About Athlone Institute of Technology AIT is an award-winning higher education institution located in the heart of Ireland. More than 6,000 students are undertaking undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Business, Humanities, Engineering and Science. More than 11% of the full-time student population come from overseas with 63 nationalities represented, reflecting the globalised nature of its campus. €100 million has been invested in its campus since 2000, ensuring that students experience a world-class education with cutting-edge facilities. AIT is the leader in the Institute of Technology sector in innovation, applied teaching and student welfare. AIT offers 55 undergraduate programmes at higher certificate (level 6), ordinary degree (level 7) and honours degree (level 8). The facilities showcase its all-reaching education, from international-level sports arenas to buildings dedicated to different areas of study, of which among those include hospitality, tourism and lesiure, nursing and health sciences, engineering and informatics, and various research hubs. AIT institute's infrastructure has constantly undergone much improvement since 2000, growing in specialist faculties such as Engineering and Informatics Building, Postgraduate Research Hub, Midlands Innovation and Research Centre, Nursing and Health Science Building, Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure Studies Building, as well as numerous other improvements and additions. The facility now includes: IAAF-standard 6-lane indoor athletics track with 1,500 spectator seats Two court sports hall with 1,500 seats on international futsal and basketball courts Elite squad gym Performance laboratory Aerobics studio Physical therapy suites Canteen/cafe The Institute's facilities also include playing pitches and a multipurpose centre which contains a basketball court, four badminton courts, two volleyball courts, indoor soccer, and a fully equipped fitness suite. There is even a FIFA 2 Star International standard soccer pitch and an Olympic-standard Mondo athletics track, as well as sand-based rugby and GAA pitches. Students may also enjoy various other local facilities like the public Regional Sports Centre, located near the town centre, comprising of a 25m swimming pool, children's pool, sauna & steam room, jacuzzi, fitness gym, créche, café, FIFA standard astro-turf pitch and a sports hall. Athlone Institute of Technology is located in the centre of Ireland. Athlone has a population of 25,000 people and is approximately a 90 minute journey from the capital city, Dublin. Short-term Accommodation Temporary accommodation may be found by contacting the International Office (also for assistance to base finding something more permanent. The International Office in association with the Students’ Union Accommodation Officer will assist you in finding suitable permanent accommodation for the duration of your stay. If you are booking bed & breakfast or hostel accommodation, please contact the accommodation provider in Athlone to inform them of your date and approximate time of arrival in Athlone. All within a 10-minute walking distance of the institute. Beech Tree B&B, Dublin Road, Athlone Tel. + 353 (0)90 647 8653 Dun Mhuire B&B, Bonavalley,Dublin Road, Athlone Burren Lodge, Dublin Road, Athlone Shelmalier House B&B, Retreat Road, Athlone Tel. + 353 (0)90 6472245 Long-term Accommodation In most houses you will pay your electricity bill and heating costs yourself, unless your landlord/lady includes it in the rent. Four week written notice must be given by the student if he/she wishes to leave the house, likewise for the landlord/lady if they wish the student to leave. Houses are generally furnished and kitchens are normally fully equipped. However, bed linen is not provided. Heatherview Student Accommodation Heatherview Court is five minutes’ walk from the AIT main campus. It is a stylish, modern development with every aspect of modern student living provided for. This development is highly secure with its own private individually coded security system. There is a night club near the entrance to the student apartments. Merrion Accommodation Properties located in Wellmount Student Village: 3 & 4 Bedroom Apartments. Croí Oige – Student Accommodation Croí Oige is located across the road from AIT's Main Campus and consists of 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedroom apartments adjacent to the college. It is a mix of Townhouse, Apartment and Duplex units with total accommodation of 191 beds. They comprise 127 single rooms (23 en-suite) and 64 twin rooms (10 en-suites). Glen Abhainn Village – Student Village Glen Abhainn Village is a state of the art purpose built student village. The complex is located opposite Athlone Institute of Technology and a short distance from the town center. The Village has 99 purpose made apartments with shared kitchen/living areas designed for single or twin accommodation. Features include M Buckley Student Accommodation Located across the road from AIT's Main Campus. Wellmount- Student Accommodation The accommodation is a mix of apartments, townhouses and duplexes. Rockbrook Court Student Accommodation New 1 & 2 Bedroom Student apartments located across the road from AIT Main Campus Gate Lodge Student Accommodation Located across the road from AIT Main Campus Daly's Apartments Conveniently located across from AIT's main campus Brookview Apartments Located beside the main campus of AIT. Apartments are located in a private gated community consisting of two separate double bedrooms, living room, kitchen and bathroom. AIT is named the Institute of Technology of the Year 2018 (The Sunday Times, Good University Guide 2018) AIT signed 230 partnerships and agreements with universities and research institutions around the world. 93% of the AIT graduate class of 2016 were either employed, in training or in further study only 6 months after graduation. 87% of AIT students say their academic experience is excellent. AIT’s Irish Survey of Student Engagement (ISSE) rate is the highest in Ireland. AIT sits in joint 4th position, tied with DCU in the national league table of innovation partnership projects. AIT has an attractive modern campus, which has received an investment of more than €150 million since 2000. Courses available 10 Applied, Pure Sciences 1 Business, Management 2 Computer Science, IT 1 Creative Arts & Design 1 Engineering 1 Health and Medicine 1 Hotel Management & Hospitality 1 Humanities & Social Sciences 1 Law 1 MBA 1 No one has written a review yet. Be the first one! Advance Training International College Dorset College 11 people near you are also looking at this institution.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4863
__label__wiki	0.646192	0.646192	ecstadelic.net Home \| Search e_News™ Premium Access* Author_Hub™ More Than An Algorithm: New eBook on the Gradients of Intelligence, Free Will and Underlying Quantum Computational Principles \| Press Release Ecstadelic Media Group releases a new non-fiction book More Than An Algorithm by Antonin Tuynman PhD as a Kindle eBook (Press Release, San Francisco, CA, USA, July 3, 2019 11.00 AM PST) A palette of intelligence explored. In this book, the author invites you to the musings of master algorithms, brain fractals and Chinese rooms. This book, aimed at science-savvy readers, makes you question the validity of the Many-Worlds Interpretation of quantum mechanics, tries to reconcile the paradoxes of idealistic panpsychism and shows you the parallels between the codes of evolution and the routines of the human mind. Countering the Computational Hypothesis, according to which our minds are computational in nature, the philosopher skillfully presents his case that our knowledge, and more specifically intelligence, well may be more than a mere algorithm. This short book can be read not only as a supplement to the previously published volume "Is Intelligence an Algorithm?", but also as an academic treatise or a long essay in its own right perhaps with an alternative title: Is Intelligence More Than An Algorithm?: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Tackle The Paradoxes of Learning and Intelligence. As the author writes in the book: "Nature seems to follow an intelligent algorithm to build complexity against the forces of entropy." And futurist and digital philosopher Alex M. Vikoulov writes in his foreword to the book: "Intelligence evolves and its evolution appears to be linguistic, or a code-theoretic teleological process." Antonin Tuynman studied Chemistry at the University of Amsterdam, achieving both an MSc and a PhD, and worked as a postdoc researcher at the "Université René Descartes Paris V" in Paris. Since 2000, Tuynman has worked as a patent examiner at the European Patent Office (EPO) in the field of clinical diagnostics. He has vast experience in meditation and yoga, and a strong interest in Hinduism and Buddhism. He also has strong affinity for futurism and the Singularity theory of Kurzweil. In his books, Tuynman proposes Artificial Intelligence concepts which may lead to the emergence of Internet as a conscious entity using stratifications from Vedic scriptures. [More Bio...] The essence of intelligence is learning and applying the acquired knowledge to achieve complex goals. The age of intelligence augmentation is upon us, which makes the present book even more compelling to obtain and study, especially for experts working in the fields such as cognitive science, neuroengineering, and artificial intelligence. Written by Antonin Tuynman, PhD; Foreword by Alex M. Vikoulov; Publisher: Ecstadelic Media Group; Publication Date: June 20, 2019; Format: Kindle eBook; Print Book Length: 135 pages; Price: $5.99. Video Press Release: More Than An Algorithm, eBook This eBook is text-to-speech, word-wise enabled, and also enhanced with a new Kindle feature - X-Ray enabled, meaning that you can read pop-up definitions and author comments as you move along the text. Here's what science writer Matt Swayne has to say about this newly-released volume: "Since the late 1990s, when the Internet moved from government laboratories into homes and offices around the world, people began to believe that algorithms are all-powerful, the source of intelligence. After all, algorithms made billions of dollars for companies and helped create entire new industries. That idea is even more prevalent today with artificial intelligent algorithms powering devices that we can talk to, like Siri and Alexa, and even drive cars, like Tesla. There are those who suggest that you and I are nothing more than a lump of algorithm-driven meat. But, not so fast. In More Than An Algorithm, Antonin Tuynman takes the reader on a mind-spinning, often contrarian trip into the heart of the argument that algorithms are the sole -- or soul -- source of intelligence. Tuynman is unafraid of taking on the heavyweights of science -- like quantum physicist David Deutsch -- to put forth his own ontology that mixes modern technology with ancient spiritual wisdom. This is a must-read, must-ponder book as our society finds itself making a monumental shift into the future that even the most fertile imaginations will struggle to comprehend. Tuynman makes a worthy guide for this trip into the future." READ MORE: https://www.ecstadelic.net/top-stories/more-than-an-algorithm-a-palette-of-intelligence-explored * More Than An Algorithm is now available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T9J8WQQ where you can also download your free sample. EcstadelicNET #MoreThanAnAlgorithm #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepLearning #ReinforcementLearning #FreeWill #TeleologicalEvolution #IntelligenceAugmentation #CognitiveScience #AntoninTuynman #AlexVikoulov #DigitalPhilosophy # # # Follow us ↴ e_News™ delivers the most urgent News of the Day that we find relevant to the main theme of EcstadelicNET such as a new, cutting-edge scientific research, technological breakthroughs and emerging trends. Some material may be fully or partially from outside sources. The Top Stories section, on the other hand, contains only original content written by affiliated authors. Take me to Top Stories. Digital Physics Author, e_News™ Editor Alex Vikoulov is a futurist, digital philosopher, independent scholar, media commentator, essayist, author of the 2019 book "The Syntellect Hypothesis: Five Paradigms of the Mind's Evolution." Lives in San Francisco Bay Area. More Bio... The Syntellect Hypothesis: Five Paradigms of the Mind's Evolution (2019): eBook Paperback Hardcover The Physics of Time: D-Theory of Time & Temporal Mechanics (2019): eBook The Origins of Us: Evolutionary Emergence and The Omega Point Cosmology (2019): eBook More Than An Algorithm (2019): eBook Our Facebook Page Our Reddit Community Copyright © 2016-2019 Ecstadelic Media Group, San Francisco, CA	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4865
__label__cc	0.681875	0.318125	Caesar's Column As it reaches that festive time of the year again it feels appropriate to revisit last year's editorial piece in the Edinburgh Evening News by our Clinical Director. By definition, no-one who attends the Emergency Department is having a good day, but this is felt more deeply on the festive days of the year. Whilst the crowds and anticipation build in town, at 6pm we will have just completed our shift-change handover, discussing all the patients in the Department, and sharing important news – “2 new cases of Meningitis in Midlothian: make sure it’s on your radar”, “Beds in orthopaedics are tight: discuss all referrals early with the co-ordinating nurses to get beds booked”. The rest of the Hospital is eerie quiet. Not many departments are staffed consistently 365 days a year, but not many departments have such unrestricted demand. The Doctors and nurses settle into the early evening rhythm of the department, “business as usual”, trying not to think about the parties they are missing, just focussing on their next patient, and pushing through, a couple of hours at a time. The minor injuries side of the Department is thankfully under control for now, so we concentrate our staffing on the “majors” side – patients who attend by ambulance and need to be assessed on a trolley. First up is Fred, all of 93 years, a war veteran and now a nursing home resident. He has dementia among other medical problems and is calling out to the nurse every five to ten seconds. He fell earlier today and his right leg seems to have lost a couple of inches somewhere and is pointing west. He’s broken his thigh bone at the top. We get him some strong pain relief, and organise his admission, but we know that he has a 50% chance that he’ll die within 12 months after an injury like this. We receive a few more fallers, some party season abdominal pains, our usual quota of patients with chest pain, and some collapses. Our average age of attendance in majors is around 70. This is brought down by a relative spate of patients on Hogmanay who can’t cope with the significance of another year passing, and, often with a drink or two inside them, decide to take an overdose or self-harm. The stress of the festive period, combined with the abundance of alcohol, reveals itself frequently to our staff, who deal with this cacophony of emotion with patience and professionalism. By 11pm, we have coped with the demand so far, and are in the eye of the storm. Edith arrives at 11.30. She’s 8 weeks pregnant, after 14 months of trying, her husband is at the street party, un-contactable, and she is miscarrying. She hears the pops and bangs of the fireworks and sobs quietly to herself. Fred’s occasional anguished and confused cry from the next door cubicle is the only distraction, whilst the nurse who’s looking after them both has to do the best she can for them, plus the nine others under her care. Around 12.30am, it starts. You tend to hear it at first, a hum and hubbub of activity at the reception desk, then see the queue build on our computer patient management screens. “The bus” has arrived. Wave after wave, ambulance after ambulance. Impossible numbers to process. We knew it was coming, but it doesn’t soften the blow. Everyone rolls their sleeves up and dives in, sorting the life-threatening scenarios from those less serious, then those less serious from those that can wait. This is a process called “triage” and requires skill and experience, and can be very frustrating to patients who are not top of the pile. Most would agree, though, that a patient having a stroke should be seen more quickly than someone with an ankle sprain. By 4am the place is still jumping, the badly injured or severely unwell have mostly been seen and treatments started. Now we have the backlog of patients with injuries that seemed less serious on arrival. Some of the anaesthetic effects of alcohol are starting to wear off and the jovial mood is souring slightly. Billy hobbles through with pain in both feet. He jumped off a bus shelter. He’s broken both heel bones and possibly more, and will need operations on his feet to prevent him feeling like he’s walking on marbles for the rest of his life. The Montagues and McCapulets are kicking off in the waiting room, something about a girl and the spillage of a pint. Hospital Security are busy somewhere else retrieving a wandering patient, so it’s left to a 5 foot 4 inch nurse to separate them, with assistance from some passing police officers. Another incident form required but lots of higher priorities right now. 7am and we’re in the home straight. The staff are out on their feet, but there is a sense of collective achievement in just finishing the shift. There are still patients waiting to be seen as we go to our morning shift-change handover, but they will be picked up soon by the new shift. New Year’s Day is our busiest day of the year, and the aftermath will continue right through till the rest of the world gets back to work on the 3rd - and beyond. Newer PostKaizen Older PostEmergency Medicine Recruitment 2014 - Last Chance	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4866
__label__cc	0.679826	0.320174	School Policy and Advisory Guide > Decision Making Responsibilities for Students Purpose of this policy Adults and mature minors Managing Disputes Legal Services Unit Contact Details To provide a guide as to who is responsible for students and the common decisions that need to be made in relation to their education and welfare. In determining who is responsible for making a specific decision in relation to a student, the principal or relevant staff member should consider the following: Whether the student is an “adult” or “mature minor.” If so, the student can make his or her own decisions. If the student is not an adult or mature minor, consider the following: Whether there are any of the following Court orders in place: Parenting Order Family Violence Protection Order Protection Order. Whether there are any of the following informal arrangements in place: Carer. Consider the decision that needs to be made: Does it relate to a long term issue about the care, welfare and development of the student? If so, then the following persons can make the decision on behalf of the student: The persons with “parental responsibility” for “major long term issues” The person who has “guardianship” of the child or young person The person who has been given responsibility for this decision pursuant to a Court Order or Parenting Plan. Does it relate to other issues about the care, welfare and development of the student? If so, then the following persons can make the decision on behalf of the student: The person with “parental responsibility” who is spending time with the child or young person at the particular time The person who has “custody” of the child or young person The person who is the “carer” of the child or young person. It is the responsibility of principals and staff to request copies of relevant court orders or informal arrangements that are in place. Parents, guardians and/or carers are responsible for providing principals and staff with up-to-date information and documentation relating to relevant court orders or informal arrangements that are in place. A person is considered an adult once they are 18 years of age. An adult student can: Sign their own enrolment forms Consent to a referral to student support services Consent to medical treatment Consent to participation in an excursion or school approved activity Enter into an agreement to purchase school materials such as text books and stationery. Mature minor The law recognises that as children become older and more mature, they are more capable of making their own decisions about a wide range of issues. The law recognises that a child may reach this stage even before they are 18 years of age. These children are referred to as “mature minors.” To determine whether a student is a mature minor, see: Decision Making by Mature Minors Other children and young persons In determining who can make decisions in relation to children and young persons who are not adults or mature minors, it is important to consider all of the following: 1. Parental responsibility Parental responsibility is defined as all of the duties, powers, responsibilities and authority which, by law, parents have in relation to children. Each parent of a child under 18 years of age has parental responsibility for the child unless this responsibility is varied by a relevant Court Order or Parenting Plan. 2. Relevant Court Orders Parenting Orders Parenting Orders are Court orders made pursuant to the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) and may deal with any of the following issues: Person with whom the child is to live The time a child is to spend with another person Communication a child is to have with another person The allocation of parental responsibility Any aspect of the care, welfare, or development of the child. In allocating parental responsibility, the Parenting Order may differentiate between “major long term issues” and other issues. Major long term issues are issues about the care, welfare and development of the child of a long term nature and include the following: The child’s education (both current and future) The child’s religious and cultural upbringing The child’s health The child’s name Changes to the child’s living arrangements that make it significantly more difficult for the child to spend time with the parent. Where more than one person is responsible for making decisions about “major long term issues,” it is expected that they will consult with one another, and make a genuine effort to come to a joint decision about the issue. Where the decision to be made is not a major long term issue, the decision may be made by the person with whom the child or young person is spending time with. This person can make the decision without consulting with any other person who may have parental responsibility for the child. Family Violence Intervention Orders Family violence intervention orders are Court orders made pursuant to the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic). They protect family members from behaviour committed by other family members. Family violence intervention orders may provide for some or all of the following protections: Prohibit family violence Exclude a person from a particular residence Prohibit a person from approaching, telephoning or contacting another person Prohibit a person from being anywhere within a specified distance of where another person lives, works, attends school or child care If a child is to be protected by the Order and there is a parenting order in place, it may revive, vary, discharge or suspend the parenting order If a child is to be protected by the Order and there is no parenting order in place, it may Make arrangements for a child to live with, spend time with, or communicate with the person the subject of the order; or Prohibit the person the subject of the order from living with, spending time with, or communicating with the child protected by the Order. Protection Orders are Court orders made pursuant to the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005 (Vic). These orders may grant custoty and/or guardianship of a child to a person other than the parent of the child. When a protection order grants guardianship, it is allocating the right and responsibility for the long term welfare of a child. When a protection order grants custody, it is allocating the right and responsibility to have the daily care and control of a child; and the right to make decisions regarding the daily care and control of the child. 3. Relevant informal arrangements A Parenting Plan is a written agreement that meets all of the following characteristics: It is made between the parents of the child It is signed by the parents of the child It is dated It deals with some or all of the following matters: The time the child is spend with a person Any aspect of the care, welfare or development of the child. A Parenting Plan is binding and can affect the allocation of parental responsibiity even though it is no an Order made by a Court. In addition, a Parenting Plan can be made after a Parenting Order. In such circumstances, the Parenting Plan can vary the Parenting Order made by a Court. Informal Carer When a child’s parents are unable or unwilling to care for them, the responsibility often falls onto relatives or significant others to take on the care of the child. Sometimes this care is provided on an informal basis that does not give the carer any legal status over the child or formal recognition as a carer. In these circumstances, in order to allow these carers to work with schools that the child is attending or seeking enrolment at, they should be asked to complete an Informal Carer Statutory Declaration (pdf - 252.85kb) form. This is a written statement that sets out the care arrangements for the child. Generally, an informal carer who has provided the school with a completed Informal Carer Statutory Declaration may make school-based decisions for the child and may access school information ordinarily provided to a parent. It is important to note that, subject to any court orders, generally, a parent’s decision overrides any decision made by an informal carer. Other factors that might be relevant to decision-making and information-sharing for the child include a consideration of whether the child is a mature minor or any safety and wellbeing concerns. 4. Decision to be made Decision to be made Who is responsible if the child or young person is not an adult or mature minor Enrolment/transfer Nomination of emergency contacts Year level movement Development of Student Health Support Plan Development of Individual Learning Plan Development of Behaviour Support Plan Consent to referral to Student Support Services Officers Persons with parental responsibility for “major long term issues” Persons with guardianship Persons allocated this responsibility pursuant to a Court Order or Parenting Plan Persons who are carers under an Informal Carer Statutory Declaration Non – attendance at school when it is open for instruction If it relates to a specific day(s) Persons with parental responsibility Persons who are carers If it relates to chronic non-attendance See: Student Engagement Consent to participate in day excursion Persons with parental responsibility and with whom the child is spending time with See: Excursion - Parent or Carer Consent Consent to participate in overnight excursion, camps, overseas excursions It is important to note that where there is a parenting order or a pending application for a parenting order, it is an offence for a person to take or send a child outside Australia unless it is with the written consent of each person with parental responsibility or a court order. Whenever faced with a dispute between persons who are responsible for decision making in relation to a child, principals and staff should: avoid becoming involved avoid attempting to determine the dispute act neutrally and not adopt sides act in the best interests of the child or young person involved act in the best interests of the school community. Schools are not the place to resolve disputes. These disputes should be resolved between the parents/guardians through discussion, attendance at the Family Relationship Centre or at Court. Policy template for schools It is optional for schools to have a policy addressing parent disputes. However, having a school-based policy that you can refer to may be helpful when you are faced with a parent dispute. A downloadable policy template for Victorian government schools is available on the intranet at: Parent Disputes Schools can modify the template to suit their local circumstances. Contact for schools Legal Division may be contacted via: email: legal.services@edumail.vic.gov.au. fax: (03) 9637-2750. 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__label__wiki	0.696433	0.696433	US Sen. Ted Cruz sets campaign rally Saturday at Franklin High School in El Paso Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will have a Senate campaign rally Saturday night in El Paso. US Sen. Ted Cruz sets campaign rally Saturday at Franklin High School in El Paso Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will have a Senate campaign rally Saturday night in El Paso. Check out this story on ElPasoTimes.com: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/11/us-sen-ted-cruz-sets-el-paso-campaign-rally-senate-election/1602322002/ Daniel Borunda, El Paso Times Published 12:26 p.m. MT Oct. 11, 2018 Ted Cruz served as the keynote speaker at the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club Saturday. Mark Lambie / El Paso Times Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz takes part in a debate for the Texas U.S. Senate seat with Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke on Sept. 21, 2018, in Dallas.(Photo: Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News) Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will have a campaign rally Saturday in El Paso. The rally will be at 8:30 p.m. in the main gym at Franklin High School, 900 N. Resler Drive, according to the Cruz campaign and the El Paso County Republican Party. Cruz is running for re-election against challenger U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, a Democrat from El Paso. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and photo identification will be required to enter, according to an El Paso County Republican Party announcement. "We reserve the right to refuse admission," the El Paso GOP announcement states. In February, Cruz was the keynote speaker at the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. There were shouting matches between Cruz supporters and protesters outside a hall where Cruz met with Border Patrol agents during a visit to El Paso in August 2017. Register online: eventbrite.com/e/ted-cruz-rally-in-el-paso-tickets-51219291279 Information: 842-8255. Photos: Sen. Ted Cruz Speaks at GOP Lincoln Day Dinner Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks Saturday night at the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club. MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, talks with supporters at the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club Saturday. MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES El Pasoans applaud as Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is introduced at the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is introduced during the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner where Cruz served as the keynote speaker. MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, speaks in February at the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club. MARK LAMBIE/EL PASO TIMES El Paso Republicans listen to Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during the El Paso GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES Sen. Ted Cruz talks with the media on immigration, school shootings and his opponent Beto O’Rourke prior to his keynote address at the El Paso GOP Annual Lincoln Day Dinner at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club. MARK LAMBIE / EL PASO TIMES More: 'Is the Beto bubble bursting?' says director of new Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke poll Beto O'Rourke plans solo CNN town hall after Ted Cruz declines invite Beto O'Rourke in El Paso responds to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's 'cultlike' figure comment Read or Share this story: https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/10/11/us-sen-ted-cruz-sets-el-paso-campaign-rally-senate-election/1602322002/ CBP employees investigated for Facebook group	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4870
__label__cc	0.657037	0.342963	news Financial Services Company cars PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) to pilot electric cars with London-based staff By Nicola Sullivan 1st April 2011 12:00 am 6th April 2017 10:58 am PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) will pilot electric cars with London-based employees as part of its sustainable travel strategy. The electric cars, which will be made available at the firm’s locations in Southwark and Westminster, can be charged onsite and through the Hertz and Source London charging network. In addition to the electric cars, members of Hertz’s global car share service ‘Connect by Hertz’ will be able to hire a Nissan Leaf electric and Renault’s new range of electric cars by early 2012. Bridget Jackson, head of corporate sustainability at PWC, said: “We want to work with new technologies, to test how they fit in with our mix of needs, and find out what the practical issues of using electric cars more widely would be. “It is a pioneering initiative for PWC and is part of our commitment to lower our overall transport emissions.” For more articles on green company cars Punter Southall research: Employers unprepared for 2012 pension reforms 19th April 2011 10:42 am 3rd November 2015 5:56 pm London Underground proposes 4% pay rise for staff Morgan McKinley research: One third of financial services staff satisfied with bonus payments Canada Life Group research: Gap revealed between benefits offered and those valued by employees 20th April 2011 9:45 am 3rd November 2015 5:56 pm news Financial wellbeing Pensions McCarthy and Stone launches corporate wrap 1st April 2011 12:00 am 5th April 2017 12:04 pm	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4872
__label__wiki	0.848388	0.848388	JOHNSON'S, The Brand Trusted By Pediatricians And Parents Worldwide, Now Gentler Than Ever SKILLMAN, N.J: JOHNSON'S announced an end-to-end overhaul of the world's most beloved baby washes, lotions and haircare products. To ensure that the iconic brand continues to meet the demands of parents around the globe, JOHNSON'S has made changes that include fewer ingredients, ergonomic new packaging, and a greener manufacturing footprint. "Nothing was sacred, but every decision was purposeful," says Deeptha Khanna, President of Global Baby Care. "The result is a gentler, simpler product experience that's still 100 percent JOHNSON'S, honoring our 124-year history while evolving for modern parents' preferences." Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8377251-new-johnsons-improved-baby-products/ The updated product lineup will debut in the United States, China, Canada and India this August and eventually be rolled out everywhere JOHNSON'S is sold. "For this relaunch, we truly put parents at the center - listening to more than 26,000 parents from around the world - and paired their feedback with the latest science to improve our products inside and out," says Sarita T. Finnie, Senior Director, U.S. Baby Care. Key changes include: More naturally derived ingredients. 96% of the ingredients in leading products are now naturally derived1. For example, JOHNSON'S replaced safe ingredients parents did not prefer with naturally derived ingredients like soybean or coconut oil. Fewer ingredients overall... The portfolio of ingredients was reduced by more than 50%, and all products are free of parabens, phthalates, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and sulfates. Because parents were clear that they no longer want dyes in their products, dyes were also removed from leading products. Even JOHNSON'S Baby Shampoo—one of the world's most recognizable consumer products—is no longer its signature golden hue, but instead a clear formula packaged in a translucent yellow bottle. ... with full transparency for parent's peace of mind. JOHNSON'S wants parents to have all the facts so they can feel confident about what they are putting on their babies' delicate skin. JOHNSON'S will now share 100% of ingredients, including fragrance. The brand kept fragrance in the new formulas because of the clinically-proven benefits to infant development and parent-child bonding—but avoided both known fragrance allergens and an expanding list of potential fragrance allergens. Improved experience. Parents may notice washes with creamier lather, shampoos that rinse quickly, improved conditioning across the haircare range and light, fast absorbing lotions with no unwanted residues left behind on skin. Parent-friendly packaging. One major improvement anyone who has ever bathed a slippery newborn can appreciate: the new products come in more ergonomic bottles, featuring 50% more pumps for convenient, one-handed use. This allows parents to keep their other hand - and their attention - on baby. Gentler on the environment. JOHNSON'S prioritized using ingredients that are not harmful to aquatic life and ecosystems, using a patented system to formulate products that are non-toxic, biodegradable, and don't bioaccumulate in the environment. Additionally, more efficient processes will reduce water usage at owned manufacturing sites by about 20%. Simplified supply chain: Simpler and consistent manufacturing, packaging, and formulations enable manufacturing flexibility across geographies to launch new products faster in the future. A new addition to the JOHNSON'S family. Since newborns experience their world through touch, JOHNSON'S new CottonTouch wash and lotion are blended with real cotton. The products enhance a parent's gentle touch and improve the bonding experience with baby. "We will never stop raising the bar—both when it comes to advancing the science of baby skin care and in continuously evolving to meet the needs of every generation of parents," said Finnie. (PRN)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4876
__label__wiki	0.567196	0.567196	Fortnite Offical Website Get Fortnite Fortnite World Cup Playground LTM Postmortem By The Fortnite Team Heya folks, We recently stood up our Playground LTM on June 27th, at about 4 AM EDT. Following this, we experienced an overload of our matchmaking service which caused both the default modes and Playground to fall over. We worked to get the service to where it needed to be, and were finally able to roll out the mode on the evening of July 2nd. Our matchmaking is built on something called the Matchmaking Service (MMS), which is responsible for facilitating the “handshake” between players looking to join a match and an available dedicated server open to host that match. Each node in the matchmaking cluster keeps a large list of open dedicated servers that it can work with, randomly distributed by region to keep a roughly proportional amount of free servers for each. Players that connect to MMS request a server for their region, MMS assigns that player to a node, and the node picks a free server for the requested region from its list. Since Playground mode makes matches for every 1-4 people instead of 100, it requires between 25 and 100 times as many matches as normal depending on party size. While we could pack virtual servers a bit tighter per physical CPU for Playground mode, we still had to use 15 times as many servers as we had been running for the other modes. We were able to secure the total server capacity, but it meant the list that each node had to manage was suddenly 15 times as long as well. When an MMS node can’t find a free server for the requested region within its own list, it has to go ask all of the other nodes for a spare one by reading from each of their local lists. When you’re a node and your list is suddenly 15 times longer, it slows you down. When you have to go check all of the other lists and each one is also 15 times longer, it slows you down up to 15 times per node, which can translate to computation times that are orders of magnitude longer than normal. When we released Playground, the overwhelming demand quickly exhausted the local lists for MMS nodes far faster than the system could refresh them. Each node was running to every other node to request extra servers that just weren’t there yet, or at the very least took a long time to pick out of the non-local lists. The long compute times caused the CPU to end up with a backlog of pending requests, resulting in a feedback loop that eventually caused the system to grind to a halt. What did we do to fix it? The first thing we did after disabling the mode was to split Playground MMS to run on its own service cluster. This was necessary not only to keep a traffic jam from affecting the base game modes, but also to allow us to iterate and tweak the service as often as we needed while we worked to get Playground back online. We tried increasing levels of dramatic re-architecturing, and tested at each stage until we reached the acceptance criteria to re-release the mode. Once we identified the root of the problem as the exhaustion of sessions from local lists, the solution was to give the cluster the ability to bulk rebalance sessions from other nodes to ensure repeated lookups were not necessary. With the system constantly shifting regional capacity from nodes with an excess to nodes that might be running low, the odds of a node running dry for a particular region and having to search outside its local list have been drastically reduced. While not an issue right now in the primary Fortnite Battle Royale game modes, this is an upgrade we are bringing over to the main MMS cluster as well to future-proof the system. We pushed the load-testing process to the limits during our MMS restructuring, because the scale of what we were trying to simulate was so far beyond normal usage or testing patterns. We needed to spin up many millions of theoretical users and hurl them at our Playground MMS system in a big, crashing wave in an attempt to strain our new session rebalancer. While the tweak - test - evaluate cycle took several hours per loop, it allowed us to develop and refine the rebalance behavior to a point where we felt it could stand up to the traffic, as well as to identify and fix edge-case bugs that could have torpedoed the effort to bring Playground back online. In short, we learned a lot about our own matchmaking system and its failure points as well. We planned and prepared for what we thought to be the maximum sustained matchmaking throughput and capacity based on the size of our player base (plus a healthy buffer), but didn’t properly anticipate the edge-case of of the initial “land rush” of players exhausting local lists. On the restart of the mode itself, we had an additional learning experience. We opted to bring back Playground in small steps by individual regions and platforms, with the goal of reducing the initial load on the system so we could scale into it. We actually encouraged the opposite, as players swapped regions into those that had the mode re-enabled and forced us to slow the rollout as we dealt with capacity issues. The silver lining is that we certainly have much better visibility into the total available cloud resources in Asia than ever before, and we want to give a shoutout to our cloud partners for working with us to ensure we could quickly adjust! The process of getting Playground stable and in the hands of our players was tougher than we would have liked, but was a solid reminder that complex distributed systems fail in unpredictable ways. We were forced to make significant emergency upgrades to our Matchmaking Service, but these changes will serve the game well as we continue to grow and expand our player base into the future. © 2019, Epic Games, Inc. Epic, Epic Games, the Epic Games logo, Fortnite, the Fortnite logo, Unreal, Unreal Engine 4 and UE4 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. All rights reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4880
__label__wiki	0.593691	0.593691	2008-09Regular SeasonRound 10 Panionios On Telecoms 77 AJ Milano 87 January 14, 2009 CET: 19:30 Local time: 20:30 OLYMPIC COMPLEX-HELLINIKON Graphic stats Shooting chart Armani Jeans downed Panionios On Telecoms 77-87 Armani Jeans Milano made it to the Top 16 and finished third in Group D by edging Panionios On Telecoms 77-87 on the road on Wednesday. Milano registered its fifth win in six games and despite its 0-4 start in Group D, managed to finish third at 5-5 due to its tiebreak advantage against Partizan. Meanwhile, Panionios finished Group D sixth with a 3-7 record. Luca Vitali paced the winners with an incredible show of offensive leadership, posting 32 points on 7-for-9 three-point and 7-for-7 free-throw shooting. David Hawkins added 17 points for the winners, while Jobey Thomas had 12. Lonny Baxter led Panionios with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Ivan Zoroski added 14 points, Branko Cvetkovic had 13 while Miroslav Raicevic got 10 for the hosts, who led 55-45 midway through the third quarter. Hawkins had 9 points in a 5-18 run that put Milano ahead for good, 58-63. Vitali sank consecutive triples while a layup by Yohann Sangare sealed the outcome, 62-76, with 4 minutes remaining. Panionios managed to get within 75-79 but free throws by an outstanding Vitali allowed the entire AJ bench to celebrate that the club will keep fighting for Euroleague glory. Panionios appeared without Dimos Dikoudis and Ioannis Kalampokis, who had injury problems, while AJ Milano tried to quickly control the rhythm. Panionios big man Lonny Baxter, who is also injured, but decided to play, opened the scoring before Vitali took over for the guests. His first three-pointer put Milano up 4-7, and after Zoroski ended a 7-0 Panionios response from downtown, Vitali matched him with another to make it 11-10. That ignited a 0-13 run for the visitors in which Jobey Thomas popped a triple and Pape Sow a three-point play that made it suddenly 11-20. Panionios found suddenly its defensive spirit, using full-court pressure to grab steals and make a 8-0 response in less than a minute to trim the difference to 19-21 at the end of the quarter. A quiet exchange of free throws opened the second quarter until Marco Mordente and Vitali shattered the silence with consecutive triples at 22-29. Hawkins kept it going with a put-back of one of Milano's several offensive rebounds before Vitali posted a basket and free throw combination that boosted the margin to 26-34. Again, however, Panionios proved itself too hard to die. Head coach Aleksandar Trifunovic changed his defense from individual to zone, put Vassilis Xanthopoulos at point guard and watched the results pour in. Armani coughed up consecutive turnovers as Panionios scored either in transition or from the arc in a 16-6 blast, including 6 consecutive points, that took back the lead before Milano's Thomas hit free throws for a 42-42 halftime tie. Vitali came out after the break to prove he was still unstoppable. He opened the third quarter with another triple at 42-45, but Zoroski and Cvetkovic answered with consecutive three-pointers as Panionios tried to steal the game with 13-0 run in less than 4 minutes that seized a 55-45 advantage. The hosts seemed able to go further, but Hawkins came to the fore, posting 10 unanswered points in 2 minutes to bring the match to another tie, 55-55. In the most crucial point of the match, with its season in danger, Milano survived and closed the third quarter with layups by Vitali and Thomas to lead 58-61. Vitali was about to make it his night to remember, too. His next three-pointer pushed the difference to 62-69, and after Mindaugas Katelynas added a basket, Vitali blasted another triple over the Panionios zone to open the game's first double-digit lead, 62-74. Milano kept dominating now with a 0-10 series that boosted the margin to 62-76. Then Panionios woke up with an 8-0 answer to get withing 70-76. But once again, Vitali was there to continue his three-point shooting extravaganza and score the most decisive basket of the match, a big triple at 70-79. The hosts tried once again to come back by using some zone press defense, but the visitors didn't panic, wrapping up the win and the ticket to the Top 16. Vassilis Skountis - Athens Referees: ARTEAGA, JUAN CARLOS; VIATOR, EDDIE; RADOVIC, SRETEN Panionios On Telecoms 19 23 16 19 AJ Milano 21 21 19 26 Panionios On Telecoms 4 XANTHOPOULOS, VASSILIS 26:02 1 0/1 1/2 2 2 7 1 4 4 2 3 5 CVETKOVIC, BRANKO 30:59 13 2/3 1/5 6/6 2 1 4 9 6 ZOROSKI, IVAN 28:13 14 0/1 3/5 5/6 1 1 2 3 1 4 3 15 7 GEORGALLIS, IOANNIS 6:30 2 1/1 1 1 1 2 5 1 -2 8 DRELIOZIS, PRODOMOS DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 MILES, AARON 28:16 6 3/8 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 12 RAICEVIC, MIROSLAV 24:13 10 2/5 2/5 0/2 3 3 2 3 3 3 14 KENDALL, LEVON 14:37 7 3/3 1/2 1 1 1 4 1 5 15 GIANNOULIS, YANNIS 12:15 5 1/1 3/4 1 1 1 3 7 16 KANONIDIS, ANDREAS 1:10 17 NIKOLIC, GORAN DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 BAXTER, LONNY 27:45 19 8/12 3/6 2 7 9 2 1 1 1 8 30 Totals 200:00 77 20/35 6/15 19/28 5 17 22 13 8 11 2 0 26 26 78 57.1% 40% 67.9% Head coach: TRIFUNOVIC, ALEKSANDAR AJ Milano 5 BULLERI, MASSIMO 4:21 3 -3 7 HALL, MIKE 33:33 5 1/2 2/2 1 1 2 1 3 2 2 1 7 8 SOW, PAPE 18:02 7 3/6 1/1 2 5 7 1 1 1 5 3 8 9 MORDENTE, MARCO 12:56 3 1/2 2 2 4 3 3 10 VITALI, LUCA 29:13 32 2/3 7/9 7/7 3 5 3 7 31 11 THOMAS, JOBEY 27:58 12 1/3 2/7 4/4 2 2 1 3 2 5 12 ROCCA, MASON 13:34 2 1/1 1 4 5 1 2 4 1 3 15 KATELYNAS, MINDAUGAS 14:51 6 2/3 2/3 1 5 6 1 3 2 10 16 MICEVIC, MARKO DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 MERCANTE, JACOPO DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 SANGARE, YOHANN 11:36 3 1/2 0/1 1/2 2 1 1 1 1 2 34 HAWKINS, DAVID 33:56 17 4/8 2/5 3/4 2 3 5 3 1 2 2 5 19 Team 2 2 Totals 200:00 87 14/26 13/26 20/23 7 22 29 12 7 17 0 2 26 25 87 53.8% 50% 87% Head coach: BUCCHI, PIERO TRIFUNOVIC, ALEKSANDAR "Despite the absence of two important players, Dikoudis and Kalampokis, we had the proper adjustment to the game requirements and we played with energy, but in the most crucial point we lost our concentration and AJ Milano came back after trailing by 10 points. I have to say that Vitali played an outstanding game with great shots, while Hawkins drove them when they were 10 points behind. Now that we are eliminated, I hope that we can have a better rhythm, more concentration and experience. Panionios returned to the Euroleague after 11 years and compared to other teams, we were missing experience and had a lower budget. We made some changes, but the time was not enough for make the adjustments." BUCCHI, PIERO "We are very happy for the win and especially for the qualification. A historic team, like Armani Milano returns to the main scene of European basketball after 12 years. I have to say that this is a big success and becomes special, because we started the regular season with four losses and we were considered dead. Despite the defeats, we were not disappointed. On the contrary, we worked hard in practices, managed to take five victories in six matches and here we are. Vitali played an unbelievable match, but I am proud for all the players and the team, which proved its personality and character." 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 2016-17 2015-16 2014-15 2013-14 2012-13 2011-12 2010-11 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05 2003-04 2002-03 2001-02 2000-01 REGULAR SEASON TOP 16 PLAYOFFS FINAL FOUR Round 1 Round 2 Round 3 Round 4 Round 5 Round 6 Round 7 Round 8 Round 9 Round 10 Air Avellino 79 Cibona 75 January 15 20:45 CET LIVE FINAL Unicaja 92 Maccabi Electra 69 Olympiacos 68 Le Mans 78 Regal FC Barcelona 90 Zalgiris 68 SLUC Nancy 79 Montepaschi Siena 103 Panathinaikos 75 Asseco Prokom 53 Tau Ceramica 91 DKV Joventut 83 Alba Berlin 59 Union Olimpija 67 Fenerbahce Ulker 90 Lottomatica Roma 86 CSKA Moscow 63 Partizan 66 Real Madrid 80 Efes Pilsen 69	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4888
__label__wiki	0.672684	0.672684	media-tv-News MTV's Ryan Mendonca appointed at BANG BANG as Director His previous stint includes Ogilvy & Mather, where he developed iconic campaigns for Unilever, Cadbury, BCCI and more and rose rapidly to Group Creative Director Published - 06-December-2018 MTV’s Ryan Mendonca signs with BANG BANG as Director. Armed with over a decade of experience in the world of advertising, Mendonca started his filmmaking career at MTV, where he was National Creative Head until last month, leading the team at MTV and MTV Beats, pushing creative boundaries with branded communications across digital and branded content. Prior to this, he was Group Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather, where he developed iconic campaigns for Unilever, Cadbury, BCCI and more and rose rapidly to Group Creative Director. His experience has earned him many accolades like Copywriter of the Year and Social Thinker of the Year by The Advertising Club of India. His other laurels include winning at Cannes, The One Show, London International, Spikes Asia, Promax Asia, WARC, Effies (India and Asia), AMEs, Kyoorius, and Young Guns to name a few. Mendonca says, “Goes without saying I’m excited to be partnering Roopak and the team at BANG BANG. The plan is no different from what it’s been so far– to try and tell big stories, beautifully. Except this time around I’ll be directing them as well. Can’t wait to start.” Roopak Saluja, Founder & Chief Executive Officer – The 120 Media Collective, comments, “Sometimes you just know someone's going to make a kick*** Director; they tend to exude a special storytelling ability and a keen eye for detail. I've known Ryan over the years and have always been a fan of his abilities. He's definitely that guy. Watch out world, here comes Ryan Mendonca!” Tags Bang bang Roopak saluja Ryan mendonca Q1 FY20: Network18 Media sees 11% revenue growth; TV18 records 10% increase Animal Planet celebrates 20th anniversary with brand refresh Sony Pictures Sports Network kicks-off upcoming cricket series with #MoreCricket campaign	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4892
__label__cc	0.739744	0.260256	Board index » Bob Dylan » General discussion Do Europeans Appreciate Bob Dylan More Than Americans? [ 312 posts ] Go to page Previous 1 ... 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ... 13 Next Post subject: Re: Do Europeans Appreciate Bob Dylan More Than Americans? Posted: Wed March 18th, 2015, 21:55 GMT Joined: Mon May 29th, 2006, 14:41 GMT Location: In the middle Sure there are differences but boundaries don't cut like that. It'a on a personal, individual level. camilla's house Joined: Sat September 13th, 2014, 00:45 GMT Location: on the outskirts i don't know what gave you that crazy idea. stereotypes are always 100% accurate I just love out of skirts... Posted: Thu March 19th, 2015, 19:55 GMT Joined: Sun September 15th, 2013, 22:58 GMT Location: waitin' for it to rain camilla's house wrote: i appreciate bob dylan more than the US and europe combined. im that appreciative. i know, i know. No me me me. The real question is do women appreciate him more than men? A straight man probably wouldn't have any eroticmanical fixations, so I say women, especially those of the fixated variety. Still Go Barefoot Joined: Fri July 15th, 2011, 02:23 GMT rwasser wrote: That said, I observed by listening to boots, that in America there is often more audience talk during songs than it is in Europe. My impression, but I can't tell if this has to do with appreciation or rather with the situation tapers have to deal with in the US. It's difficult to understand why certain Americans even bother going to concerts, really. Maybe it's a social thing. Many of them just can't get over themselves and just don't know any better? Shit, I hope doesn't make me UNpatriotic! Or...whatever... Posted: Fri March 20th, 2015, 03:09 GMT Joined: Sun October 8th, 2006, 02:33 GMT I think you are right. But it also differs from city to city. Of all the places I've lived, New York is the worst for concert audiences. I have no idea why half of the audience spends the money to go to a concert when all they do is talk through the entire show. They just seem disinterested. In Seattle, however, people are so polite and quiet that the shows just seem low energy. There's no excitement. I've tried to analyze it.It must be cultural. Posted: Sat March 21st, 2015, 01:56 GMT Callahan wrote: I agree Callahan. Tough to generalize "America" because there are so many facets. I don't bother with NYC anymore either. Due, in part, to what you say. Actually, I dread "big city" tours, in general, wherever on the planet they are. Posted: Sun April 5th, 2015, 17:25 GMT Joined: Fri December 9th, 2011, 00:25 GMT Europeans appreciate New York more than Americans. Trev wrote: I think you may be on to something there Trev. outlaWanderer Joined: Fri April 3rd, 2015, 03:20 GMT "It's not British music, it's American music, now come on." Joined: Sun January 11th, 2015, 05:06 GMT that question is really unanswerable i think. i mean, how would anyone know the definitive answer to that? for some reason, i seem to be under the impression that--in general--Europeans appreciate music more than Americans. but that is only based on my own experiences and observations. i could be very wrong about that. it could be more that Europeans seem to appreciate the kind of music i like more than Americans. Bob Dylan specifically though. .that is a real tough one because he seems much appreciated anywhere and everywhere. his messages are universal. growing up, even before i had ever delved into his music, i understood that the name Bob Dylan was associated with something the majority of people thought highly of and respected. now, how some people show their respect, that can be a little strange. . there was a video/documentary i watched awhile ago, and i remember one part when he is getting into his car and his fans are all booing and yelling at him and he is saying, "stop booing me, why are they always booing me" and then once in the car he mentions something about how he can't believe how fast they buy up all the tickets to go see him, but then boo him like that. i thought that part was funny in the documentary. . "stop booing me" jimboo Posted: Mon April 6th, 2015, 20:09 GMT Joined: Sat February 1st, 2014, 12:13 GMT chrome horse wrote: I'm starting wonder. JP put a link to some German guy who has a massive website tracking everything Bob has done - very impressive. I know a lot of posters here are from there, and this very site is hosted from where - Sweden? Some of our most prolific and gifted posters here, Bennyboy andThickboy(one in the same?), are from the UK. JP, I think, is in Germany. jcastro is in Spain(when he isn't here!). I know from my own experience in America, that even though worldwide superstar that Bob Dylan is, his rabid fans here are really a very small minority. For example, at the place I work, with 25 employees, I'm the only Dylan fan I know of, and I don't even mention it. Pretty much everyone here knows who Bob is, but not not many people are actually into him. I remember a few years back when super model Cindy Crawford dumped actor Richard Gere, one of the her memorable quotes was "and I don't love Bob Dylan!" - like Richard does. Some Americans i have met seem , i dunno, respectful towards European culture and a little in awe , almost as if our history and perceived culture has more real meaning than in the states. Bob is a cultural guy , Rimbaud and Voltaire mean a lot to him and being an artist he would connect with that. However, he sings / is , up to a point, the American songbook. I don't think there s that much difference in the fans here or over the pond. I think America loves him as much as we do in Europe . America and it's smaller history is just as important and culturally they have set the pace for the most part. I don't think Europe and it's people appreciate him more than Americans do. Bob is part of the history of the U.S and through his work he has shown his love for his country and it's people , Europe has been enthralled by his tales of Amerakee and we find American culture to be as interesting and thrilling as Bob finds ours. A mutual appreciation society. chrome horse Posted: Tue April 7th, 2015, 14:29 GMT Joined: Wed February 16th, 2005, 21:50 GMT jimboo wrote: Great points. I think part of it is that Europeans, because of their own more literary style, and much larger historical perspective, saw Bob Dylan in a much bigger picture than many Americans, but of course, this is only my own crude speculation. I'd like to know if Dylan fits neatly into some countries' specific traditions, traditions that he may not even be aware of, leading to a very different perception of him than that afforded by America or Britain. One example would be the tradition of the chansonnier in French speaking countries. Whilst his work wouldn't be seen as rhythmically French, perhaps the literary quality of his lyrics would lead his songs to be be categorised as chansons. In plenty of places he could be seen as being part of a lineage comprising names mysterious to many from Europe and America. Zeppelin Crumble Posted: Wed April 8th, 2015, 22:36 GMT Joined: Tue January 29th, 2013, 15:22 GMT Location: The Zoom & the Roar & the Thrust French chansons, in the style of Brassens, Moustaki, Brel (ok, I know he was Belgian), Piaf, sound wordy, are wordy, full of driving purpose and intention, making Dylan's oeuvre a perfect relation. When Dylan flies into London at the beginning of Don't Look Back, that's the lid being lifted off the box- for the first time, right there- wherein the most intense appreciation of Dylan has resided ever since. Posted: Fri April 10th, 2015, 20:39 GMT Zeppelin Crumble wrote: wherein the most intense appreciation of Dylan has resided ever since. Isn't that the tour where they booed him and the whole "judas" thing? The answer to this topic question is no. i's taught and brought up there the laws to abide and that the land that i live in has god on its side i dont think bob really gives a shit one way or another Mickvet Posted: Sat April 11th, 2015, 07:45 GMT Joined: Fri January 5th, 2007, 23:38 GMT Sweetheart68 wrote: In the interest of keeping the record straight, if my memory serves me well the "Don't Look Back" tour was '65, with the Judas events the following year. Posted: Mon April 13th, 2015, 18:36 GMT lol ok. they loved him more for a year. Bob seemed to have a certain thirst for all things British at the time too, and his adopted name, afterall, came from there. Mutual love at first sight. And as they are more of a literate English language culture, I'm sure that aspect excited him. I read somewhere that Christopher Ricks claims or suggests that Bob Dylan has rhymed more words than any writer in history. Yet there people alive today, even a few dim bulbs on this very site, who will fight you day and night claiming Bob Dylan is NOT a literary figure. Posted: Tue April 14th, 2015, 18:35 GMT Joined: Mon June 11th, 2007, 11:45 GMT Location: by the Pesky pole When I lived in Europe I appreciated Bob more than I do now in America. Posted: Thu November 26th, 2015, 12:47 GMT The excitement level of the Euros definitely seems way higher than that of the local folks in other areas when the Circus is in town. cohenadmirer Joined: Sun June 19th, 2011, 12:06 GMT Location: Wirral , UK sometimes canada sometimes spain Well there's no doubt there are some americans who love Dylan , and they may be pissed off he's spent so much time in europe this year . I'm British . i'v e never seen dylan live in the US but have twice in Canada and the audience there seemed very enthusiastic. For an canadians, don't want to offend, I know you are not americans. Posted: Fri November 27th, 2015, 01:11 GMT Joined: Thu December 27th, 2012, 20:36 GMT Location: over the shadows & the rain I live in New York & am wild with joy if Bob schedules a show within a few hundred miles of me. I am excited just thinking about it. meuse2208 Joined: Sun March 15th, 2009, 10:59 GMT Location: In the valley of the giants where the stars and stripes explode Definitely we can count ourselves lucky that we have him here every year! This is luxury! I'm so glad about that! I'm going now for 25 years, one or two times a year! Users browsing this forum: DarkEyes, warnick	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4894
__label__cc	0.511383	0.488617	“Breaker” Tool Makes Custom Chainsaw Chains FARM SHOW Magazine » “Breaker” Tool Makes Custom Chainsaw Chains Print This Article Tell A Friend List of All Stories in This Issue «Previous Article “When I started my small engine repair business I wanted a way to make and sell chains for saws from bulk material, which was more economical than stocking several different sizes and types, so I invented my own chain-breaking tool,” says small engine mechanic Mose Troyer. “The tool worked so well I decided to offer it to other people who might want to do the same.” Troyer says his specialty breaking tool has a built-in anvil and double punches that are set in a die. “In just a few minutes, while a person waits, I can put together a standard or low profile chain for any type of saw,” Troyer says. “The tool adjusts for .43 to .63 gauge chain and the die is set for 3/8 or .325 pitches. It’s built strong and with normal use, except for occasionally changing out punches, it should last a lifetime.” Troyer says he uses the device to make chains from roll stock he has on hand for customers that call him from just about anywhere in the country. At the same time, he’s willing to sell a brand new production model breaker for $300 to anyone wanting to use it in their business or for personal use. He contracts with a custom machine shop to build the devices. “Without a tool like this I’d have to stand there and punch out rivets one at a time and keep a customer waiting. Now it’s easy to make any size new chain,” Troyer says.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4898
__label__cc	0.506282	0.493718	Joint Meeting Reproductive Health and DSRM AdComm The committee will discuss the efficacy and safety of new drug application (NDA) 22219, AVEED (testosterone undecanoate) intramuscular injection, submitted by Endo Pharmaceutical Solutions, Inc., for the proposed indication of replacement therapy in adult males for conditions associated with a deficiency or absence of testosterone. The safety discussion will focus on post marketing reports of oil microembolism in the lungs and potential anaphylactic reactions. In addition to AVEED, other approved testosterone injectable products will be referenced, especially in regard to oil microembolism and potential anaphylactic reactions reported for those products. Reproductive Health Drugs AdComm On March 4, 2013, during the morning session, the committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 022506, gabapentin 600 milligram (mg) tablets, submitted by Depomed, Inc., for the proposed indication of treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause. During the afternoon session, the committee will discuss NDA 204516, paroxetine mesylate 7.5 mg capsules, submitted by Noven Therapeutics, LLC, for the proposed indication of treatment of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause. Location: FDA White Oak Campus Related News Links: Not Available The Committee will discuss the benefits and risks of mirabegron (YM178), under New Drug Application (NDA) 202611, submitted by Astellas Pharma Global Development Inc. for the proposed indication of treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) with symptoms of urge urinary incontinence, urgency, and urinary frequency. Mirabegron is a beta-3-adrenoceptor (AR) agonist and is a new molecular entity. The benefit/risk discussion will focus on the adequacy of the demonstration of efficacy and safety in the treatment of OAB Reproductive Health Drugs; The committee will discuss the benefits and risks of new drug application 22- 139, progesterone gel 8%, Columbia Laboratories, Inc., for the proposed indication of "reduction of risk of preterm birth in women with short uterine cervical length regardless of other risk factors in the mid-trimester of pregnancy.” The uterine cervix is the mouth of the uterus (or womb) leading into the vagina (or birth canal). The benefit/risk discussion will focus on the adequacy of the demonstration of efficacy in the U.S. population. Joint Meeting of the Reproductive Health Drugs AdComm & the Drug Safety and Risk Management AdComm On December 8, 2011, the committees will discuss the benefits and risks of drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives in light of the emerging safety concern that the risk of venous thromboembolism (blood clots that can break loose and move within the circulatory system) associated with use of these products may be higher compared to oral contraceptives that contain the progestin, levonorgestrel. Drospirenone-containing oral contraceptives for the primary indication of pregnancy prevention include: YASMIN, YAZ (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol tablets), BEYAZ, SAFYRAL (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol/levomefolate calcium tablets and levomefolate calcium tablets), Bayer HealthCare, and the generic equivalents for these products.On December 9, 2011, the committees will discuss the benefits and risks of ORTHO EVRA (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol transdermal system), marketed by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for the prevention of pregnancy. Specifically, the committees will discuss the possibly increased risk of thrombotic (blood clots) and thromboembolic events (blood clots that can break loose and move within the circulatory system) in users of ORTHO EVRA compared to women who use commonly prescribed birth control pills, as suggested by postmarketing studies. Location: The Marriott Inn and Conference Center, University of Maryland University College Related News Links: Not Available On September 9, 2011, the committees will discuss the benefits and risks of long-term bisphosphonate use for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis (thinning and weakening of bones that increases the chance of having a broken bone) in light of the emergence of the safety concerns of osteonecrosis of the jaw (jawbone death) and atypical femur fractures (unusual broken thigh bone) that may be associated with the long-term use of bisphosphonates. Bisphosphonates for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis include: FOSAMAX (alendronate sodium) tablets and solution and FOSAMAX PLUS D (alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol) tablets, Merck & Co., Inc.; ACTONEL (risedronate sodium) tablets, ATELVIA (risedronate sodium) delayed release tablets, and ACTONEL WITH CALCIUM (Copackaged) (risedronate sodium with calcium carbonate) tablets, Warner Chilcott, LLC; BONIVA (ibandronate sodium) tablets and injection, Roche Therapeutics, Inc.; RECLAST (zoledronic acid) injection, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.; and the generic equivalents for these products, if any. Location: UMUC Related News Links: Not Available Available Materials: 9/9/11 Agenda 9/9/11 Briefing Info 9/9/11 Roster 9/9/11 Roster Additional Roster 1 Additional Materials 1 Reproductive Health Drugs ON DAY ONE - On June 17, 2010, the committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 22474, ulipristal acetate tablets, 30 milligrams (mg), by Laboratoire HRA Pharma. Ulipristal is an emergency contraceptive for the proposed indication of the prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure. ON DAY TWO - On June 18, 2010, the committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 22526, flibanserin 100 milligram (mg) tablets, by Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., for the proposed indication of the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. Available Materials: 6/17/10 Agenda 6/18/10 Agenda 6/17/10 Questions 6/18/10 Questions 6/17/10 Briefing Info 6/18/10 Briefing Info 6/17/10 Roster 6/18/10 Roster Additional Roster 1 Additional Roster 2 Additional Materials 1 Additional Materials 2 Reproductive Health Drugs - Amgen The committee will discuss new biologics license applications (BLAs) 125-320, 125-331, 125-332, and 125-333, proposed trade name PROLIA (denosumab) subcutaneous injection, 60 milligrams (mg), Amgen Inc., for the proposed indications of the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and the treatment and prevention of bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation for prostate or breast cancer. Hormone ablation is a term used to encompass therapies for hormone sensitive breast or prostate cancer administered to decrease sex hormone (estrogen or testosterone) levels. These therapies can result in increased bone loss. Available Materials: 8/13/09 Agenda 8/13/09 Briefing Info 8/13/09 Roster Additional Roster 1 Additional Materials 1 The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 22–242, proposed trade name FABLYN (lasofoxifene tartrate) Tablets, 0.5 milligrams (mg), Pfizer Inc., for the proposed indication of the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women at increased risk of fracture. Location: Hilton Rockville MD Related News Links: Not Available Available Materials: 9/8/08 Agenda 9/8/08 Questions 9/8/08 Briefing Info 9/8/08 Roster Additional Roster 1 On January 23 and 24, 2007, presentations and committee discussions will address current issues which influence the consideration for approval of oral and non-oral (i.e., transdermal and intravaginal) hormonal contraceptive drug products. Implantable and injectable hormone products will not be discussed. Issues for discussion will include clinical trial design, expectations for efficacy and safety outcomes, and measures of acceptability of the product to the user, including cycle control. Location: FDA - Fishers Lane Rockville, MD Related News Links: Not Available Available Materials: 1/23/07 Briefing Info 1/24/07 Briefing Info Adeza announced that its New Drug Application for Gestiva(TM) will be reviewed by the Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee to the FDA on August 29, 2006. Gestiva, a long acting form of a naturally occurring progesterone, is the company's drug candidate to prevent preterm birth in women with a history of preterm delivery. Location: FDALive.com Related News Links: Not Available Available Materials: 8/29/06 Agenda 8/29/06 Questions 8/29/06 Briefing Info 8/29/06 Roster Additional Materials 1 The committee will discuss new drug application (NDA) 21–769, Testosterone Transdermal System (proposed tradename, Intrinsa) by Procter and Gamble, indicated for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in surgically menopausal women receiving concomitant estrogen therapy. Location: FDA Related News Links: Not Available Available Materials: 12/2/04 Agenda 12/2/04 Questions 12/2/04 Briefing Info 12/2/04 Roster Additional Roster 1 Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs The committees will consider the safety and efficacy of new drug application 21-045, proposing over-the-counter use of Plan B (levonorgestrel), Women's Capitol Corp., for reducing the chance of pregnancy after unprotected sex (if contraceptive failed or if birth control was not used). The sponsor proposes a 0.75 milligram (mg) tablet taken as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours after unprotected sex with a second 0.75 mg tablet taken 12 hours after the first tablet. Location: Hilton Washington DC North The Ballrooms 620 Perry Pkwy. Gaithersburg, MD Related News Links: Not Available The committee will discuss the public health issues, including the safety and potential clinical benefit, associated with combining folic acid and an oral contraceptive into a single combination product. Location: The Hilton Gaithersburg, MD Related News Links: Not Available Available Materials: 12/15/03 Briefing Info Day 1 - The committee will discuss clinical trial design for the development of infertility drugs. Day 2 - Serono’s Luveris Location: Hilton, GB Related News Links: Not Available Reproductive Health Drugs - Pregnancy Labeling Subcommittee The subcommittee will meet to identify and discuss those drug and biologic products for which improved pregnancy labeling is critical for: (1) Effective prescribing during pregnancy, or (2) proper counseling of pregnant women who have been inadvertently exposed. Location: Bethesda, MD Related News Links: Not Available Reproductive Health Drugs - Urology Subcommittee The subcommittee will consider the safety and efficacy of new drug application 21-118, UprimaTM (apomorphine HCl tablets, sublingual, TAP Holdings) proposed for use in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Location: Bethesda, MD. Related News Links: Not Available On March 28, 2000, the committee presentations and discussions will include the following topics: the status of proposed pregnancy labeling changes, the status of activities related to preclinical assessment of reproductive toxicity, the FDA draft guidance entitled, A Guidance for Industry, Establishing Pregnancy Registries@ (see 64 FR 30041, June 4, 1999, including solicitation for comments [Dockets No. 99D-1541], see also the FDA internet web address www.fda.gov.cder/guidance/index.htm under the heading "Clinical/Medical (draft)"). The committee will also address the methodological and operational challenges in developing and running a pregnancy registry. On March 29, 2000, the committee presentations and discussions will address strategies for monitoring drug risks in pregnant women. Location: Gaithersburg, MD. Related News Links: Not Available Presentations and committee discussions will address the following draft FDA guidance documents: (1) Draft guidance for reviewers entitled ``Evaluation of Human Pregnancy Outcome Data'' (see 64 FR 30040, June 4, 1999, including solicitation for comments [Docket No. 99D-1540]), and (2) draft guidance for industry entitled ``Guidance for Industry, Establishing Pregnancy Registries Data'' (see 64 FR 30041, June 4, 1999, including solicitation for comments [Docket No. 99D-1541]). The application and impact of these guidances on drugs reviewed by the Division of Reproductive and Urologic Drug Products will be considered with specific emphasis on drugs used in assisted reproductive technology (infertility treatment regimens). In addition, if revised guidances are available at the time of the meeting, the topics of labeling for non-contraceptive estrogen drug products and the clinical evaluation of estrogen and estrogen/progestin-containing drugs used for hormone replacement therapy in postmenopausal women will be discussed. Any revised draft guidances will be made available to the public near the time of the October 18, 1999, advisory committee meeting. Location: Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, MD Related News Links: Not Available The Subcommittee will discuss possible changes to the pregnancy labeling as a result of the September 12, 1997, Part 15 Hearing, the development of various draft guidance documents, and risk communications. Location: Holiday Inn Kennedy Grand Ballroom Related News Links: Not Available NDA 20-797 Antocin, (Atosiban injection) for use in the management of premature labor from the R.W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute. Location: Holiday Inn, Gaithersburg, MD Related News Links: Not Available The committee will discuss the new drug application for mifepristone for the interruption of early pregnancy. The committee will discuss the safety and efficacy of certain oral contraceptives for postcoital emergency use. Over the years, there has been increasing interest in this use by health care professionals and consumers. This use has been approved in some countries, and physicians have prescribed oral contraceptives for emergency use in the United States, although contraceptives marketed in the United States are not labeled for this use. On November 23, 1994, the Center for Reproductive Law and Policy submitted a citizen's petition requesting FDA to direct sponsors of certain oral contraceptives to amend the labeling and patient package inserts to include information regarding the use of these products for postcoital emergency contraception (Docket No. 94P-0427). FDA denied the petition but determined that it would be appropriate to discuss the scientific issues related to the safety and effectiveness of this use with the Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee to determine whether the data support the use under certain conditions. Fertility & Maternal Health Drugs The committee will discuss: (1) The report of the National Institutes of Health Consensus Development Conference on the effect of corticosteroids for fetal maturation on perinatal outcomes; and (2) a combined contraceptive proposed by Balance Pharmaceuticals, Inc., consisting of a gonadotropin releasing hormone, estrogen, and progestin, provided at presumably safer levels in respect to oncogenic potential. Location: Holiday Inn, Ballroom, Two Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD. Related News Links: Not Available	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4901
__label__wiki	0.938946	0.938946	Top 5 bills that died in Michigan's lame-duck Legislature While legislators passed hundreds of bills in the final, frenzied weeks of the lame-duck session, some notable bills died without getting a vote. Top 5 bills that died in Michigan's lame-duck Legislature While legislators passed hundreds of bills in the final, frenzied weeks of the lame-duck session, some notable bills died without getting a vote. Check out this story on Freep.com: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/12/21/lame-duck-michigan-bills/2384779002/ Kathleen Gray, Detroit Free Press Published 1:45 p.m. ET Dec. 21, 2018 \| Updated 5:09 p.m. ET Dec. 21, 2018 Art Reyes, executive director of the group "We the People," speaks to demonstrators outside Rick Snyder's ceremonial office in the Capitol Wednesday. Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press The Michigan Legislature is considering bills that would make citizen-initiated ballot initiatives more difficult.(Photo: Carlos Osorio, Associated Press) LANSING — In every legislative session there are a lot of bills that generate plenty of heat and passion, but end up dying for lack of support. The 2017-18 session was no different. From income tax cuts to auto insurance reform to shared custody of children, issues sparked special interests’ and voters’ appetite for change, but fizzled out as political realities prevailed. The top five bills that died in the last two years: No fault auto insurance reform It was such a big darned deal that it died twice in the House of Representatives. In November 2017, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan teamed up with Republicans in the House to craft an auto insurance plan that would allow drivers to choose their level of coverage, but didn’t guarantee long-term rate cuts. It died on a 45-63 vote. This week, a pair of Republican House members — Reps. Tom Barrett of Charlotte and Joseph Bellino of Monroe — created a buzz when they tried to resurrect a similar plan in an effort to get something done about the highest-in-the-nation no fault auto insurance costs. It also had the backing of Duggan and Detroit businessman Dan Gilbert, but died for lack of time and buy-in from Democrats in the House and the Republican leadership in the Senate. Stay tuned, though. Gilbert said if no fault auto insurance reform isn’t tackled by the new Legislature coming into office in January, “we are prepared to take this directly to the ballot.” More: The most controversial bills in Michigan's lame duck legislature More: Dozens of Michigan communities are voting to ban marijuana shops A proposal to require judges to award shared custody of children to divorced parents unless there was evidence of domestic violence had fathers’ rights groups clamoring for a vote. The bill — House Bill 4691 — would have removed some of the discretion that has been given to judges to set custody arrangements. It also would have prohibited parents from moving more than 80 miles away from the other parent and would require judges to take the wishes of the children, if they’re older than 16, into account when making custody decisions. There are some bills that generate a flood of response and this was one as non-custodial parents called the media for months looking for updates on the progress of the bill. But the issue also aroused a torrent of opposition from judges, advocates against domestic violence, family court employees and the family law section of the state Bar of Michigan. The bill passed a House committee, but never got a vote on the floor. The sponsor, Rep. Jim Runestad, R-White Lake, won a seat in the state Senate in the Nov. 6 election and is sure to resurrect the matter in the new year. Union re-certification Over the past six years, many Republican-sponsored measures have passed that have hampered organized labor’s ability to expand and thrive. From right to work in 2012 to this year's effort to repeal the prevailing wage, which mandates union-scale wages on public construction projects, unions have succumbed to the Republican majorities in the House and Senate. But a measure introduced this month by Senate Majority Leader Arlan Meekhof, R-Grand Haven, that would have required public employee unions to re-certify every two years apparently went too far. Police and fire unions complained about the disruption such union elections would have on organizations that depend on fostering unified teams. And many Republicans are loathe to get on the bad side of first-responders. Meekhof dropped the legislation, saying, “We don’t have the votes ready to do that one. But a number of returning senators who really want to do this will pick it up.” Banning home-grown marijuana Michigan voters approved a ballot proposal to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use, which included a provision to allow residents 21 and older to grow up to 12 plants in their homes for personal use. Meekhof wanted to change the proposal to ban the home grows and lower the excise tax rate from 10 percent to 3 percent. Because the measure was passed by voters — by a 56-44 percent margin –— it would have taken a three-quarters super majority vote in the House and Senate to pass. Meekhof dropped it when the votes didn’t materialize, but bemoaned the measure that he feels will flood neighborhoods with legal weed. “Most people want recreational materials regulated to a degree that will make society safe.” While weed was legal to possess and consume as of Dec. 6, recreational marijuana won’t be commercially available for sale until the state develops the rules and regulations to govern the market and begins awarding business licenses in early 2020. Voting selfies While social media enthusiasts applauded a House committee for passing a bill last week that would allow people to take selfies while voting, the Secretary of State didn’t support the bill, saying it could cause logjams at polling places. The office also said that the ban is important to discourage people from trying to buy votes or coerce or intimidate voters by demanding proof of how they voted. As a result, the bill which would have repealed a law that penalizes taking selfies at polling places with a punishment of up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, died a quiet death without getting a vote in the full House of Representatives or Senate. Contact Kathleen Gray: 313-223-4430, kgray99@freepress.com or on Twitter @michpoligal. Read or Share this story: https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2018/12/21/lame-duck-michigan-bills/2384779002/ Ferndale mom was killed Wednesday, ME says Detroit music fest wanted to charge white people double. Backlash ensued. Grand Rapids police link fights to lack of parenting 5 Michigan counties get disaster designation Deer shows up on Lake Michigan beach, goes viral 1 dead, 3 injured after fight at graduation party	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4904
__label__cc	0.705847	0.294153	CMCM Updated on : 5 November 2017, 12:07 AM IST Are listing gains too good to be true? Nikunj Gandhi gives an insight into how not to get plucked into IPOmania The IPO season is in full swing and listing gains are the flavour of the season. Christmas came early this year and Santa has been rather generous to the retail investors, who have made it a ritual to subscribe to almost every IPO that hits the primary markets. The modus operandi is rather simple. A company opens its IPO for subscription; the retail investor participates in it through multiple accounts of his family members in the hopes that atleast half of his offer volume shall get an allotment. And if the investor is street savvy, then he shall gauge the premium that the scrip happens to demand, from his unofficial sources in the grey market to form a speculated “informed” judgement whether to subscribe to the issue, the benchmark being usually set at a 20% premium being demanded in the grey market. Then post allotment, on the day of listing, if the scrip happens to soar higher than its offer price, he dumps the scrip pocketing a windfall return on his investment and experiencing the feeling of having possessed a Midas touch lately. So, is this strategy too good to be true? An IPO is a matter of great pride and is one of the biggest events in the timeline of a company when it decides to go public. It is organised with a big fanfare with adrenalins running really high. Advertisement slots are booked over hoardings, televisions and business dailies, roadshows are conducted across the country, interviews are enthusiastically dispensed by the company officials and the office environment is festooned with a festive spirit amongst all employees. The investors participate with a full gusto which further boosts the company’s confidence. So how is it that a sacred moment like this could turn into harnessing emotions like greed and anguish? The answer lies in the dreaded Valuations. It has been historically observed that a majority of the IPOs hit the primary markets when the secondary market indexes are gripped in frenzy. Liquidity runs high, volatility (VIX) becomes stagnant or runs low, new DMAT accounts are opened by the first time entrants wanting to jump on the bandwagon and there’s an overall euphoria in the markets about a better tomorrow. This is when the investor throws caution to the wind about Valuations, a weakness that may be exploited during the IPO season. The companies can get away with any pre-set price band since they know there are people willing to pay for it. Greed prevails over rationality for fostering opportunism around everyone. This is when the things start to get ugly. The IPOs are listed at really absurd prices which does not justify its financials. The promoters have complete faith in the rising markets for oversubscription to their issue and valuations usually take a back seat. The price bands are set at an alarming PE ratio and book values are grossly ignored. Even the promoters/management may not be competent enough to keep running the business and may be using this opportunity to fund an easy exit by dumping their stakes on unsuspecting investors. So how does an investor safeguard his interest in this IPOmania? It’s like the Caveat Emptor clause comes high on steroids for the retail investor. There has to be a realisation that Equity, as a class of investment, is usually long-term. Listing gains are a short-term play and does not usually last. The investors luck is bound to run out sooner or later and it would be too late before he realises that he got stuck with some duds in his portfolio. Blindly relying on grey market premiums or brokers/bankers advise cannot ensure an IPOs success. So is the case with oversubscription numbers as they may be misleading and suffer from the herd mentality bias. The issue may open with a lower price than the price band and the investor may become reluctant to sell as per his strategy and as the markets realise the company’s true potential, the price may go further south as per the valuations, further mitigating the investor’s losses. A few questions to ponder over before investing… Does the company have a sustainable business over a long-term horizon, say even for the next 5 years? Is their trajectory growth oriented? Who are the promoters/management and how does their credibility stand? What are the objectives of the IPO, whether it’s for expansion/growth like acquiring property, technology or is it for paying off some existing promoters looking for an exit, or for servicing working capital needs? How is the IPO priced? Does it command a premium over its industrial rivals and if so, is it justified? A prospectus or a red-herring prospectus can answer most questions. It can give you an insight on the business model, its policies, the credentials of promoters/management, the objectives of the IPO and most importantly the financials. Brokerage houses bring out reports authored by professionals stating their opinions based on number crunching and market environment. These can be taken into consideration for making an informed assessment of the opportunity at hand. To conclude, are listing gains a sign of a bubble? Once again, we venture into unchartered territories based on empirical studies. And if history is of any consequence, we are just enjoying an extended bout of beginners’ luck at the Grand Indian IPO Casino! Be careful. (Nikunj Gandhi is an Equity Investor and can be reached at nikunjgandhi@hotmail.com. These are his opinions and not necessarily of the newspaper’s.) DMAT accounts grey market IPOmania	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4905
__label__cc	0.602757	0.397243	Photos: Arrest mugshots 2-13-18 Frank White, 27, of Melbourne, charges: Agg battery preg woman dom viol. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Adam Evans, 38, of Daytona Beach, charges: Vop felony. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Tonnie Brinson, 47, of Cocoa Beach, charges: Failure to appear misdemeanor. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff James Butler, 54, of Cocoa, charges: Battery . Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Aaron Pagoria, 33, of Palm Bay, charges: Possess / use drug paraphernalia. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Jeffrey Miller, 43, of Palm Bay, charges: Driving while license suspended with knowledge. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Nicholas Stonecipher, 27, of Cocoa, charges: Violation of conditional release (re domestic violence). Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Nicholas Armstrong, 29, of West Palm Beach, charges: Dui. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Jerry Mccormick, 58, of Cocoa, charges: Failure to appear felony. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Shaun Thompson, 38, of Cocoa, charges: Failure to appear misdemeanor; poss firearm/weapon/ammo by convicted felon; false verification ownership to pawnbroker <$300; dealing in stolen property. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Steven Miller, 23, of Melbourne, charges: Trespass structure or conveyance. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Marvashia Miller, 23, of Cocoa, charges: Agg stalking; burgl w assault or battery . Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Gisel Delgado, 35, of Melbourne, charges: Battery (touch or strike). Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Jennifer Anderson, 28, of Cocoa Beach, charges: Possession of controlled substance without prescription; marijuana - possession <20 gr; possession of drug paraphernalia / equipment. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Michael Dean, 40, of Palm Bay, charges: 3 counts of vop felony. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Aaron Milas, 27, of Palm Bay, charges: Leave scene crash inv injury other than serious bodily injury. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Adam Copeland, 32, of Titusville, charges: 8 counts of . Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Lamont Jones-delancy, 36, of Palm Bay, charges: Remanded on felony charges; court order-felony; court order-misdemeanor. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Sara Gallentine, 30, of Cocoa, charges: Remanded on felony charges; . 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Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Deanna Kerslake, 50, of Melbourne, charges: Remanded on felony charges. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Secoya Purdie, 29, of Cocoa, charges: . Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Corey Schneerer, 26, of Titusville, charges: Vop misdemeanor. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff John Bragg, 48, of Palm Bay, charges: Possess / use drug paraphernalia; 2 counts of vop on site. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Sammy Galvin, 56, of Melbourne, charges: Battery felony. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Matthew Lamontagne, 33, of Casselberry, charges: Contempt of court misdemeanor. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Jonathan Frost, 49, of Merritt Island, charges: Driving while license suspended with knowledge (second offense). Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Jeffrey Smith, 62, of Melbourne, charges: Agg assault w/deadly weapon wo intent kill. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Barbara Mansfield, 56, of Titusville, charges: Battery (touch or strike); vop on site. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Aaron Pauley, 38, of Cocoa, charges: Petit theft (second degree, third subsequent offense). Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Brenda Painter, 54, of Cocoa, charges: Vop felony. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Bianca Bland, 29, of Titusville, charges: Agg assault. Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Lucas Stedman, 40, of Mims, charges: Driving while license suspended with knowledge (third or subsequent offense). Brevard County Sheriff's Office - 0213, Brevard County Sheriff Danielle Druse, 29, of Melbourne, charges: Failure to appear felony. 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__label__wiki	0.516951	0.516951	2 Great local coffee brands you should know about This article first appeared in City Press. by: Phumlani S Langa \| 29 Jul 2018 ALSO READ: Discounts for BYO coffee cups - here are the SA coffee shops that encourage you to reduce waste Monate Coffee and Handmade Coffees are two proudly South African java brands that you must try. As someone constantly about town, I've often been treated to some flavourful delights. Every now and then, I stumble upon a locally made must-have. These are two coffee brands you need to try: Monate Coffee Monate Coffee seems poised to take the country by storm. What it has on offer is truly some of the best quality brew I’ve tasted. I first experienced Monate at a swanky event organised by a popular French champagne brand. Monate is 100% black-owned, and general manager Tumi Khobane says: “In staying true to our roots, we were both deliberate and excited when selecting and producing an all-African bean origin product range and brand.” Monate has been successfully doing just that for more than nine months now. The beans come from African countries including Ethiopia (Sidamo), Uganda (Bugisu) and Rwanda. Some have a single origin and others are blends. Khobane says: “Our product range includes eight different options, two of which are flavoured (Amarula cream and macadamia nut), as well as a choice of decaf that provides a perfect substitute for those who prefer not to or can’t indulge in caffeine.” The vibrant coffee producer explains what gives her brand an edge: “Developing flavour profiles is a complex and intricate process – one that is influenced by a number of factors, including bean origin, blend choice and roasting capabilities. “We knew that we wanted a level of natural sweetness combined with traditionally South African twists, so we journeyed on an adventure that we thought would best fit our identity – the rest is a trade secret.” The range of eight single-origin coffees and blends provides a diverse collection of flavours, which allows Monate to please an array of palates. Bags cost between R70 and R310. Buy online or from outlets in Joburg, as well as from OR Tambo, King Shaka and Cape Town international airports. hand made coffees I first had the pleasure of experiencing this brand during the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown last year. I’ve been to the Eastern Cape a few times since then, and this coffee remains firmly on my must-have list. Unfortunately for people like me, the Eastern Cape is where this coffee will remain because the province forms a big part of its identity. Owner Garvey McConnell says he only made the move from being a consumer to producer 10 years ago. “A passion became a hobby, and then that hobby became a brand. I discovered the importance of consuming freshly roasted coffee in 2006 or 2007. That discovery quite quickly led me to purchasing a domestic coffee roaster.” He learnt a lot before getting the confidence to launch his brand in 2009. hand made coffees is reasonably priced, but it tastes mad expensive. McConnell is adamant that his brand is simple in outlook and not about being as fancy as some of the heavyweights in the java game. He explains his secret: “I blend five different origins; flying in the face of the latest obsession with single-origin coffee offerings. “I do this because I happen to enjoy a complex flavour in my mouth – a lot of noise. I want to be able to detect different things – nutty flavours, and dark chocolatey hints, and sharp citrus notes, for example, all in the same cup.” The selection of snacks that accompany your cup are also quite deluxe. The sandwich game at any of his venues or pop-up shops could bring silence to the most lively conversations. hand made coffees usually has a pop-up at the National Arts Festival every year, and you can also get a dose at its outlets in East London, Grahamstown, and, hopefully, one or two in Port Elizabeth soon. ALSO READ: WATCH: Your beloved morning cup of coffee could be facing extinction Read more on: coffee \| drinks Join our wine club and get a free magnum of Uitkyk Carlonet Thank you, your comment has been submitted.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4914
__label__wiki	0.814592	0.814592	Manchester United reach agreement for £20m transfer By TT Staff Metro have claimed that Manchester United have finally agreed a fee with Everton for long-term transfer target Maroune Fellaini. As we all know, David Moyes has not been in the good books when it comes to the Everton fans or board this summer. As if it wasn’t bad enough jumping ship and joining Manchester United as manager, Moyes then went to see if he could take the Toffees’ best two players with him and for less than Everton had valued them to boot. Both Leighton Baines and Fellaini have made no secret of the fact that they would be keen on a move to United and the fact that it would further their careers and allow them to play in the Champions League at the very highest level. As one of our punters quips, we can understand that new manager at Goodison Park Roberto Martinez is not best keen on selling his two stars and has dug his heels in for most of the summer so far. Now however, it seems that both clubs have come to an agreement and United will pay a reported £20 million rising to £24 million in order to bring the Belgian international to Old Trafford. Quite what this means for Baines’ future remains to be seen yet it would not surprise us if the left back was still on Moyes’ radar and a final bid was tabled by the end of the transfer window. With Fellaini seemingly set for his switch, will Baines follow in his footsteps? Let us know your thoughts below. [cat_link cat=”manchester-united” type=”grid”] Related Items:David Moyes, Goodison Park, Leighton Banies, Marouane Fellaini, Merseyside, Old Trafford, Red Devils, Roberto Martinez, toffees Everton can’t allow Luka Jovic to slip through their fingers David Moyes’ shadow looms large over St. James’ Park Aaron Ramsey would bring the best out of Theo Walcott if he joined Everton	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4915
__label__wiki	0.707617	0.707617	Extreme Execs Sometime in Africa How Rihanna Created A $600 Million Fortune—And Became The World’s Richest Female Musician “Work, work, work, work, work, work.” That’s the opening line of Rihanna’s 2016 dancehall anthem titled, appropriately, “Work.” It could also serve as her personal motto. Famous first as a singer, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, age 31, has since evolved into a style icon and makeup entrepreneur—and soon she’ll be the first black woman in charge of a major luxury fashion house. All those efforts add up to a $600 million fortune, making her the wealthiest female musician in the world, ahead of the likes of Madonna ($570 million), Céline Dion ($450 million) and Beyoncé ($400 million). Most of that comes not from music but from her partnership with LVMH, the French luxury goods giant run by billionaire Bernard Arnault. Rihanna (pronounced Ri-Ann-ah, not Ri-Ah-nah as she recently clarified) and LVMH co-own the makeup brand Fenty Beauty. READ MORE \| Artist, Icon, Billionaire: How Jay-Z Created His $1 Billion Fortune It launched in September 2017 at Sephora, another LVMH brand, and online at FentyBeauty.com, quickly becoming a viral success. Fenty Beauty racked up a reported $100 million in sales in its first few weeks, propelled by Rihanna’s fame and 71 million Instagram followers. The entire personal care industry in America has grown huge in recent years. According to Grand View Research, it could swell to more than $200 billion in sales by 2025, up from closer to $130 billion in 2016. The market saw a record 134 M&A deals last year, including P&G’s $250 million purchase of 10-year-old First Aid Beauty. Perhaps the most telling data point: 11 of the 80 women on Forbes‘ list of the Richest Self-Made Women made their money in beauty or skincare products. Many did what Rihanna did, turn to the low-cost marketing opportunity presented by social media. That works best for existing celebrities, as Kylie Jenner and her Kylie Cosmetics proved out, who can push their new products at their existing followers. READ MORE \| At 21, Kylie Jenner Becomes The Youngest Self-Made Billionaire Ever Fenty Beauty has differentiated itself in another way, releasing 40 shades of foundation, far more than the handful of hues sold by other brands. “It challenged the standard convention that you only needed a very defined set of shades to satisfy a market,” says Stephanie Wissink, a research analyst at Jefferies. “Not only did [Fenty Beauty] achieve meaningful sales, but it potentially changed the industry permanently.” Sales continue to soar. Fenty Beauty generated an estimated $570 million in revenue last year, after only 15 months in business. The entire operation is worth, conservatively, more than $3 billion. Forbes estimates thatLVMH owns an estimated 50% of it, while Rihanna has about 15%, a figure a spokesperson for the artist disputed but wouldn’t clarify further. The Barbados native, who overcame hardships including an abusive addict father and a well-publicized assault by then-boyfriend Chris Brown in 2009, also co-owns the Savage X Fenty lingerie line with Los Angeles-based online fashion firm TechStyle Fashion Group and has millions in earnings from her career touring and releasing as a singer, which make up the rest of her fortune. READ MORE \| The World’s Most Valuable Brands 2019: Apple On Top At $206 Billion Her empire continues to grow. In May, LVMH and Rihanna announced Fenty, a new clothing house that will make high-end clothes, shoes, accessories and jewelry. “They extended the offer to me and it was a no-brainer because LVMH is a machine,” Rihanna told The New York Times Style Magazine. “Bernard Arnault was so enthusiastic; he trusted me and my vision.” The fashion line, which launched online in May, includes sizes up to U.S. 14, embodying the same inclusive ideal of Fenty Beauty. It will exist under the same umbrella as famous brands such as Dior and Givenchy, marking LVMH’s first new house in more than 30 years. “What Fenty Beauty did to beauty, Fenty lifestyle is going to do to fashion,” says Wissink. “It’s going to raise the bar for what it looks like to build a brand that’s inclusive, game changing, global and iconic.” -Natalie Robehmed; Forbes Staff Related Topics:FeaturedfentyRihanna Inside Serena Williams’ Plan To Ace Venture Investing The Big Bank Theory: South Africa’s Banks Of The Future Rihanna, Celine Dion, Safra Catz: Here Are The Most Successful Immigrant Women In The US Private Wealth: Banking On Climate Change In Africa Unathi Shologu Patrick Odier of Swiss wealth management firm Lombard Odier on why Africa offers immeasurable possibilities for investors, particularly those not risk-averse. Climate change events such as floods, drought and cyclones have had a cataclysmic effect on the lives of Africans and their economies, with many having to rebuild with little to no resources, placing more strain on economies that are already over-burdened. But are there ways to forecast these events so people are better able to weather the storm? Wealth management firm Lombard Odier thinks it has what it takes to minimize risk on the continent, and they have the years of experience to back it up. “We are a 223-year-old company. In the financial industry, it means we have probably learned how to weather turbulences and financial market crises – we’ve survived 40 already,” Patrick Odier, chair of the board of directors at Lombard Odier, says. “We have made South Africa central to our strategy. I think South Africa has a long history with entrepreneurship. This idea of organizing wealth, planning and optimizing the responsibilities between the members of the families – all that belongs to it.” With that said, the bank still holds firm to its roots of running a lean organization where the idea is not to grow in quantity, but rather in quality. “We cannot be everywhere. We don’t want to be, we’re not a giant. We are private. It makes it a bit different from other organizations where the concerns are more operational… we are purely a service-oriented company,” Odier says. With a client-based outlook where the bank focuses on investment advisory, execution and fiduciary services, each client is handled based on their unique circumstances, but what does this mean for Africa? “We are trying to look at the African continent with a very open eye, to look at how we can add value to those potential clients or families who may want to organize their estates and perhaps, diversify their risks. I think agriculture, together with new technologies, will represent new opportunities.” READ MORE \| The Big Bank Theory: South Africa’s Banks Of The Future Odier says the interests of the firm are based on enhancing and not disrupting banking ecosystems that exist in the African environment. “While Lombard Odier occupies over 2,500 people, we are still of a modest size as a financial institution. So we really want to focus on our existing client base and not disperse ourselves too much. We are not in the business of buying infrastructure banks and trying to take over. We are not in the business of competing with the local banks. We believe in teaming up, or perhaps diversifying the offering. I think when it comes to investing, we can be very useful to this market “We believe the best institutions to serve the local market are the local ones. We are here to bring something else, which is basically, what is not offered here,” he says. However, the continent, like any other, has challenges unique to it and thus, require nuances in resolving. It should not be discounted that, although Africa has made gains in catching up to the rest of the globe, a vast majority of its nations are still developing. READ MORE \| Explainer: South Africa’s Central Bank – Ownership, Mandate and Independence “The world in general is changing. You see it in everything in your life. You see it in the way you consume, the way you expect your employers to treat you and the way you think of prices. Unfortunately, you’ve seen it the way water becomes scarcer in some periods, you see also how difficult it is to produce electricity correctly, in some respects, and you see it in how climate change is affecting your life. “All those elements are part of mega-trends we believe as a firm we could try to interpret quicker and better than some. We are transforming the way we invest to invest more sustainably. In South Africa, we want to be a leader in bringing this approach to investing in resources. “Some say you have to have luxury to think this way, I say not doing it will create much bigger risks than doing it,” Odier says. The World’s 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities The pop singer Taylor Swift lands the number 1 spot on the Forbes 2019 Celebrity 100 list, her highest earnings year yet. #1 Taylor Swift 29 $185 M Musicians #2 Kylie Jenner 21 $170 M Personalities #3 Kanye West 42 $150 M Musicians #4 Lionel Messi 32 $127 M Athletes #5 Ed Sheeran 28 $110 M Musicians #6 Cristiano Ronaldo 34 $109 M Athletes #7 Neymar 27 $105 M Athletes #8 The Eagles – $100 M Musicians #9 Dr. Phil McGraw 68 $95 M Personalities #10 Canelo Alvarez 28 $94 M Athletes #11 Roger Federer 37 $93.4 M Athletes #12 Howard Stern 65 $93 M Personalities #13 J.K. Rowling 53 $92 M Authors #14 Russell Wilson 30 $89.5 M Athletes #15 Dwayne Johnson 47 $89.4 M Actors #16 Aaron Rodgers 35 $89.3 M Athletes #17 LeBron James 34 $89 M Athletes #18 Rush Limbaugh 68 $87 M Personalities #19 Elton John 72 $84 M Musicians #20 Jay-Z 49 $81 M Musicians #20 Beyoncé Knowles 37 $81 M Musicians #22 Ellen DeGeneres 61 $80.5 M Personalities #23 Stephen Curry 31 $79.8 M Athletes #24 Chris Hemsworth – $76.4 M Actors #25 Drake 32 $75 M Musicians #26 Kim Kardashian West 38 $72 M Personalities #27 Ryan Seacrest 44 $71.5 M Personalities #28 Sean Combs 49 $70 M Musicians #28 James Patterson 72 $70 M Authors #30 Metallica – $68.5 M Musicians #31 Robert Downey Jr. 54 $66 M Actors #32 Kevin Durant 30 $65.4 M Athletes #33 Akshay Kumar 51 $65 M Actors #34 Tiger Woods 43 $63.9 M Athletes #35 Gordon Ramsay 52 $63 M Personalities #36 Rihanna 31 $62 M Musicians #37 David Copperfield 62 $60 M Magicians #38 Kevin Hart 40 $59 M Comedians #39 Jackie Chan 65 $58 M Actors #39 Travis Scott 28 $58 M Musicians #41 Katy Perry 34 $57.5 M Musicians #41 Justin Timberlake 38 $57.5 M Musicians #43 BTS – $57 M Musicians #43 Bradley Cooper 44 $57 M Actors #43 Pink 39 $57 M Musicians #43 Adam Sandler 52 $57 M Actors #47 Scarlett Johansson 34 $56 M Actresses #48 Ben Roethlisberger 37 $55.5 M Athletes #49 Lewis Hamilton 34 $55 M Athletes #49 Anthony Joshua – $55 M Athletes #49 Khalil Mack 28 $55 M Athletes #52 Russell Westbrook 30 $53.7 M Athletes #53 Billy Joel 70 $52 M Musicians #54 Bruno Mars 33 $51.5 M Musicians #55 Novak Djokovic 32 $50.6 M Athletes #55 Mike Trout 27 $50.6 M Athletes #57 Jimmy Buffett 72 $50 M Musicians #57 Eminem 46 $50 M Musicians #59 Fleetwood Mac – $49 M Musicians #59 Judy Sheindlin 76 $49 M Personalities #61 Phil Mickelson 49 $48.4 M Athletes #62 Ariana Grande 26 $48 M Musicians #62 Paul McCartney 77 $48 M Musicians #64 James Harden 29 $47.7 M Athletes #65 Conor McGregor 30 $47 M Athletes #66 DeMarcus Lawrence 27 $46.9 M Athletes #67 Sean Hannity 57 $46 M Personalities #67 The Chainsmokers – $46 M Musicians #69 Steve Harvey 62 $45 M Personalities #70 Bryce Harper 26 $44.5 M Athletes #71 Guns N’ Roses – $44 M Musicians #72 Chris Paul 34 $43.8 M Athletes #73 Chris Evans – $43.5 M Actors #74 Kyrie Irving 27 $43.3 M Athletes #75 Giannis Antetokounmpo 24 $43.2 M Athletes #76 Jennifer Lopez 49 $43 M Musicians #76 Sofía Vergara 47 $43 M Television actresses #78 Luke Bryan 42 $42.5 M Musicians #79 Drew Brees 40 $42.4 M Athletes #80 Simon Cowell 59 $42 M Personalities #81 Aaron Donald 28 $41.4 M Athletes #82 Damian Lillard 28 $41.1 M Athletes #83 Paul Rudd – $41 M Actors #83 Jerry Seinfeld 65 $41 M Comedians #83 Rolling Stones – $41 M Musicians #86 Sebastian Vettel 32 $40.3 M Athletes #87 DJ Khaled 43 $40 M Musicians #87 Marshmello 27 $40 M Musicians #87 The Weeknd 29 $40 M Musicians #90 Lady Gaga 33 $39.5 M Musicians #91 Blake Griffin 30 $39.1 M Athletes #92 Dave Matthews Band – $39 M Musicians #92 Rory McIlroy 30 $39 M Athletes #94 Paul George 29 $38.6 M Athletes #95 Zac Brown Band – $38.5 M Musicians #95 Calvin Harris 35 $38.5 M Musicians #95 Kendrick Lamar – $38.5 M Musicians #98 Brandin Cooks 25 $38 M Athletes #98 Shawn Mendes 20 $38 M Musicians #100 Celine Dion 51 $37.5 M Musicians Making Up For Millions Peace Hyde While a growing number of influencers are dictating what brands sell, beauty entrepreneur Jackie Aina is of the view they have the duty to use their platforms responsibly. Mixing up the inspirational with informative, the thought-provoking with tongue-in-cheek, and sarcasm with calling out brands for not being inclusive, Jackie Aina is influencing the beauty industry one product at a time. With over three million YouTube followers and 1.2 million on Instagram, Aina is one of the stand-out digital influencers cashing in on online followings to broadcast messages to millennials, lifestyle brands and billion-dollar cosmetic conglomerates. Although Aina does all of this with a dose of humor, the journey to YouTube stardom started some 10 years ago for the 31-year-old beauty entrepreneur, when she was desperately searching for a way to escape loneliness and unfulfillment. READ MORE \| Her Brush With Business “I had gone on to marry the guy who inspired me to join the military. We were stationed in Hawaii and we were very unhappily married. I didn’t have a job and YouTube was buzzing in 2009. We had a lot of Asian faces who were really the faces of beauty on YouTube and I didn’t really see anyone like me. So, my best friend, literally every day, said ‘why don’t you put your makeup looks on YouTube’ and I always said no.” Her friend’s unrelenting pursuit finally paid off. “So, one day, I decided I wasn’t doing anything, and being bored and not being fulfilled emotionally and I didn’t have a lot of positive things going on for me at the time, so that left me a lot of time to consume content and then I started creating it. “I truly tapped into something that I needed at the time mentally and that was great. People didn’t know me but they would just gas me up; they were so nice and would always give me positive encouragement which I really needed at the time,” Aina says. That was a lifetime ago. These days, the Los Angeles-born influencer, who was called ‘beauty influencer of the year’ by Women’s Wear Daily last year, is short-listed among the top beauty influencers in the United States, with lucrative brand collaborations behind her. Most notably is her collaboration with the Estée Lauder-owned brand, Too Faced, as part of the Born This Way foundation range, which she helped to create. Celebrities and influencers are increasingly being paid several thousands of dollars per tweet or Instagram post to promote products, services and even social causes. With most millennials avoiding posts that look like sponsored ads, brands are now increasingly interested in ads that appear organic. And that is where influencers come in. Remuneration for such posts is usually decided after considering factors like number of followers, popularity, engagement, frequency of posts, as well as the format of the post. Furthermore, influencer accounts with massive follower counts can leverage their social media clout to showcase brands to their followers and perhaps, most importantly, use their brand voice to fight against injustice in the industry, something Aina is passionate about. “A lot of years on YouTube were spent seeing comments from people who say things. It is easy to sit and complain but what are you doing to change the industry?” In response, Aina decided to use her platform to fight for the change she wanted to see in the industry. She holds other influencers accountable for offensive remarks and joins controversial and tough discussions about issues like colorism in the beauty industry. And brands are starting to listen. It was her outspoken voice in the beauty space that caught the attention of the beauty conglomerate, Too Faced, which short-listed Aina to help expand its foundation range and ensure the makeup undertones would also compliment women of color. “That was a testament to brands actually listening. Just because you think someone is not watching, doesn’t mean they are not watching. They are definitely watching. Sometimes all you really need is that one opportunity and that can be leveraged over and over again,” Aina says. As brands increasingly turn away from traditional marketing, towards social influencers, young, connected digital natives like Aina, will continue to play an important role in the success of beauty brands for the foreseeable trend-obsessed digital future. Subscribe to Forbes Focus2 days ago Going Once, Going Twice! 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__label__wiki	0.933192	0.933192	Chance the Rapper buys Chicago website, seeks Rahm Emanuel's resignation By Lukas Mikelionis, \| Fox News Chance the Rapper continues to raise money for schools in Chicago. (Reuters) Chance the Rapper announced this week that he had acquired Chicagoist, a website that covers Chicago news and culture -- and vowed in a new rap song that he would use it to “run you racist b------ out of business” and force the resignation of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. WNYC, owner of other "-ist" branded sites, confirmed the acquisition in a statement, which included more comments from the rapper. “I’m extremely excited to be continuing the work of the Chicagoist, an integral local platform for Chicago news, events and entertainment,” Chance The Rapper said. “WNYC’s commitment to finding homes for the -ist brands, including Chicagoist, was an essential part of continuing the legacy and integrity of the site. I look forward to re-launching it and bringing the people of Chicago an independent media outlet focused on amplifying diverse voices and content,” he added. But this wasn’t the only announcement made by the artist. In the same song that announced the purchase of the outlet, he took a swipe at Emanuel over a proposed program, costing $95 million, to train police officers after the U.S. Justice Department determined that Chicago cops used excessive force against black residents, according to Reason Magazine. “And Rahm, you done, I'm expectin' resignation … an open investigation on all of these paid vacations for murderers,” the artist rapped in the new song. Emanuel indicated that may not be the fan of the rapper, walking out of Chance’s speech to the city council last year in November, in which the rapper suggested instead using the money to fund public schools and mental health programs. Lukas Mikelionis is a reporter for FoxNews.com	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4922
__label__wiki	0.823389	0.823389	Kentucky’s Dorian Baker eager for comeback from ankle injury LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The injuries sometimes made even walking difficult. That might explain why Dorian Baker is so eager to run back on the field. A balky hamstring cost the Kentucky receiver his first three games of 2016 and limited him to just two late touchdowns and 208 yards. Baker’s hopes of following up that promising finish ended last August with a season-ending broken left ankle in the final scrimmage. Now, however, the senior has recovered and awaits to Saturday’s opener against Central Michigan determined to prove he’s healthy and ready to be a reliable target. “I just need that first catch, that first tackle and I feel like I’ll be good,” said Baker, who had career highs of 55 catches for 608 yards and three touchdowns in 2015. “I’ve just got to get those jitters, those butterflies out of my stomach right now.” Fall camp has helped the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Baker shed rust after nearly two years off the field. Though Kentucky coaches have taken care to ensure he hadn’t overdone things, they haven’t exactly babied him, either. Most encouraging has been his response after taking initial hits in scrimmages and making cuts while running routes. “He gets more and more comfortable with every opportunity,” coach Mark Stoops said. “First time he was tackled since he was injured and getting that rust off, I think that was very helpful for him and a big confidence builder.” Baker has also shown an intensity that’s critical to leading a young receiver corps and familiarizing himself with newly named starting quarterback Terry Wilson. Kentucky first-year receivers coach Michael Smith just wants to ensure he follows a steady path. “The biggest thing right now is just getting him back in shape and being smart with his reps because of what happened last year with the injury,” Smith said. “He’s made a lot of progress. The thing that Dorian does, he practices fast, he’s a big, physical wide receiver. We’ve just got to keep polishing him up and getting him back into game shape.” Keeping Baker looped in during his recovery was key. He participated in workouts and team activities. Smith and quality control assistant Tommy Mangino gave Baker additional duties working with his younger cohorts, a responsibility that has helped Baker look beyond his situation and learn additional nuances about his position. “I’ve been through so much, so it’s kind of hard to keep my eyes on everybody else,” Baker said. “I’m trying to do my best right now to keep my eyes on everybody and make sure they’re doing what they’re supposed to do. At the same time, I’m trying to get myself together.” Much of that process occurs before and after Baker hits the field. He comes in early to get the heat treatments and stretching on the ankle to ensure it’s loose before drills. Baker seemed eager to leave a media group after a recent practice to ice his ankle and prepare for the next day. “I’m not the same dude that can come out and just move around the same,” he joked. Maybe not, but Baker has recovered well enough to reclaim his spot in Kentucky’s offense. He’ll start at the ‘Z’ receiver spot, the beginning of an effort to replicate his breakout 2015 season in which he led the Wildcats in receptions — with 26 going for first downs. Baker would also welcome something close to the final two games of 2016, when he grabbed both of his TDs and seemed to regain his groove. Overcoming that hamstring injury made Baker confident he’d bounce back stronger from the ankle surgery. As he dreams of making clutch plays again, getting those first-game snaps matter more. Though not as much as getting through camp in good shape. Dorian Baker FBS (I-A)	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4924
__label__wiki	0.836458	0.836458	Hotline Miami coming to PS3 and PS Vita this Spring Posted by admin \| Feb 19, 2013 \| News, Playstation \| Independent developer Dennaton Games and publisher Devolver Digital have announced that the award-winning Hotline Miami, a game that combines the aesthetics of Vice City, the violence you’ll find in Tarantino directed films, the top down view of Alien Breed, retro pixelated graphics and probably the best electronic music you heard in recent memory, will arrive on the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita this coming spring. “Our team have been fans of Hotline Miami from the very start and we are absolutely thrilled to have such a brilliant game launch on the PlayStation platform,” said Shahid Ahmad, Senior Business Development Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE). “The intense visuals and pulsing soundtrack are perfectly suited for PS3 and PS VIta and we can’t wait for PlayStation fans to see what Hotline Miami is all about.” “Hotline Miami is a game that will test your skills but first and foremost your nerves and your tolerance with violence. It’s amazing how Dennaton managed to make 16 bit graphics look so sadistic. The game has no morality and doesn’t make a single attempt to hide it. Levels are fun to play no matter how many times you die. You can die upwards of 50 times, yet just kept resetting to play. With gameplay this tight, flowing between stealth and combat with split-second tactical choices reinforced through trial-and-error, it’s hard to want to walk away. Sure its is difficult like old games, but not unfair like old, bad games,” we wrote on our review of the game. To date Hotline Miami has gone on to sell over 300,000 units on PC. You can grab it from Steam, GOG, Gamersgate, and Getgames. PreviousBridge Project coming to Steam NextDaedalic Entertainment announces The Night of the Rabbit A Valley Without Wind 2 Review Guns of Icarus Online is now available for pre-order on Steam DragonHeart block puzzle RPG Titanfall 2 releases October 28, 2016	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4930
__label__cc	0.524717	0.475283	main-navigation MGS V: The Phantom Pain: Rough Diamond Location in Spugmay's Keep By Vignesh Rao on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 09:04 In MGS5: The Phantom Pain, if you search wide across the map you will notice hundreds of diamonds are scattered, some can be found on your Mother Base as well. Some are worth 10,000 GMP whereas some are worth more than 1,00,000 GMP. So you better start collecting them. Here is the Guide to Find the Rough Diamond in Spugmay Keep. You Start the game with the first mission 'Phantom Limbs' in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain which takes place in a southwestern part of Northern Kabul, Afghanistan. The Mission Objective is to Rescue your old partner, Kazuhira Miller, who has been captured by the Soviets at Ghwandai Town. As you progress in the mission there is a part where you need to secure the rough diamond which is hidden in Spugmay Keep. The Spugmay keep is the area where you start the mission. And you can easily locate the Diamond which is on the Cliff overlooking the ruins. Check the Image Below for More exact location. Note: There are 35 Rough Diamonds hidden at your Mother Base. Interrogate with your Fellow Diamond Dog members onboard to know the location. New Nintendo Trailer Suggest Hero DLC For Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Is Coming In July By Misael Duran on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 18:39 Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Is Highest Grossing Video Game Movie Destiny 2 - How To Find And Kill The Arcadian Chord By Aidan O'Brien on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 16:50 Gamepur.com © 2010-2019	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4931
__label__wiki	0.696681	0.696681	Xbox 360 / Pre-Owned / Far Cry 3 [Pre-Owned] for Xbox 360 In Stock (In Store & Online) Original case included (edition may vary) May not include manual Note: Assume any DLC codes are used/not included Need it Delivered? Leaves tomorrow if ordered in the next 1 hour and 22 minutes Enter your postcode for shipping costs & ETA Calculating rates... Beyond the limits of civilization lies an island, a lawless place ruled by piracy and human misery, where your only escapes are drugs or the muzzle of a gun. This is where you find yourself, trapped in a place that's forgotten right from wrong, a place that lives by the principles of violence. In Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, stranded on this mysterious tropical island. You dictate how the story unfolds, from the battles you choose to fight down to the allies or enemies you make along the way. Slash, sneak, detonate and shoot your way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong. Beware the beauty and mystery of this unexplored paradise and live to outwit its roster of ruthless, desperate characters. You'll need more than luck to survive. An Open World First Person Shooter - Create your own FPS adventure. Customize your weapons, your skills and your approach to each mission, whether you favor intense run-and-gun action, stealthy close-up takedowns or long-range sniping. An Island of Danger and Discovery - Explore a diverse island playground, from mountain ranges and swampy grasslands to white sandy beaches. Discover relics, hunt exotic animals, play mini-games and travel quickly by land, sea or air. Fight your way through the island’s towns, temples, river ports and more! Discover a Memorable Story and an Insane Cast of Character -- Encounter an engaging and disturbed cast of characters as you take a gritty journey to the dark side of humanity, written by a Writers Guild Award winner. Play with Friends in a Full Co-op Campaign - Play online or split screen and team up in a four-player campaign which challenges you to be your best and work together to prevail. Experience the island through the eyes of a wayward crew in their own quest to survive against the odds. A Different Breed of Multiplayer - Innovative multiplayer rewards skill and team play. To level up, players must support each other by boosting with battle cries, reviving teammates and calling in support weapons. After each match, players have the choice to punish or show mercy for their foes in fun and twisted ways, choreographed with interactive cutscenes. Use the Map Editor to Create and Access New Content - The powerful and easy-to-use Far Cry Map Editor is back, with new and improved features. A community of mapmakers ensures a constant stream of all-new content with the very best being showcased for the whole world to enjoy. Using the included tools, you too can make amazing maps, quickly and easily. Cutting Edge Graphics and Gameplay - Far Cry 3 is being developed by the world-class game designers who brought you such critically acclaimed titles as Assassin's Creed 2, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, and World in Conflitct. Thursday, 29th November 2012	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4932
__label__wiki	0.5023	0.5023	911 couldn't find her. She died. She knew her exact location, but dispatchers couldn't find her in time. Author: Brendan Keefe, Phillip Kish Published: 2:16 PM EST January 27, 2019 Updated: 5:34 PM EST February 15, 2019 As water filled her SUV, Shannell Anderson thought that her cell phone would be her lifeline. It was 4 a.m. on December 29, 2015. Anderson, a supervisor for a newspaper delivery team, was driving a route for an employee who had called out sick. Anderson took a right turn in the dark after exiting a gated community near Milton, Georgia. She thought was turning onto Batesville Road, but instead, she ended up in a pond that flanked the entrance to the neighborhood. She tried to open the doors, but they wouldn’t budge. She had nothing to break the windows, but she did have to her cell phone. (Story continues below gallery) Car goes into Cherokee County pond Crews pull a car from a Cherokee County pond Crews prepare to pull the car from the pond Divers work to pull a car from a Cherokee County lake Anderson dialed 911. Alpharetta 911 answered. “I’m in a car in a lake,” Anderson said. “Where?” the dispatcher asked. In a calm voice, she told the Alpharetta 911 dispatchers her exact location: The Fairway Road at Batesville. She even knew the zip code. For the next minute and 38 seconds, Anderson repeated the intersection and zip code. “I’m losing the air very quickly,” Anderson said. ►RELATED: Calls from Parkland school shooting went to 911 center that couldn't send police As Anderson’s SUV sank in the pond, the dispatcher kept asking her to repeat her location. "Give me the address one more time. It's not working," the dispatcher said. Anderson spelled out the street name. She repeated the zip code. "Batesville at The Fairway? I don't have that. Is that in Milton? What city is that in?” the dispatcher said. In the agonizing final moments of the call you can hear either the phone or Anderson dip below the water, her words muffled by the sounds of the pond filling the interior of the car. The dispatcher asks for the address one more time, and then utters the words, "I lost her." The line went dead. It took Alpharetta dispatchers several minutes to figure out that Anderson’s call came from Cherokee County. Her call had been picked up by a cell phone tower in Fulton County. Cherokee County firefighters instantly recognized the address. Rescuers spotted the still-burning headlights under the surface of the pond. A firefighter jumped in and pulled Anderson’s body out of the now-completely submerged SUV. It was too late. Anderson clung to life for several more days, but eventually her organs failed and she passed away. She was 31. 911 couldn’t find her and she died. Still Lost on the Line: More than three years later, despite the national attention the story received through 11Alive Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe’s Peabody Award-winning investigation -- and possible solutions -- 911 is still broken and lives are still in danger. While government officials and phone carriers work on deployment, more people are dying. The Parkland school massacre in Florida is recent example where the first 911 call from inside the school went to the wrong 911 center because of the same misrouting design that killed Shanell Anderson. Sunday at 6 on The Reveal, we will examine the new deaths, while exploring the red tape that has seen this problem extend from one administration to the next. ►RELATED: He died on the line with 911. They couldn't find him. LOST ON THE LINE: An 11Alive Investigation ► Why 911 is broken ► Why 911 is still broken ► 2 years after tragic 911 death, what's changed? ► Lost on the line: Local communities rolling out tech that helps 911 find you ►Lost on the Line: The credit card-sized device that could save your life	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4937
__label__cc	0.517527	0.482473	The Mang Tree of Opportunity Setting the Table for the Tanis-Mang Invasion...? "Where could we be without the Mang-Tree of Opportunity." these are the famous words of Dr. Paul Etherton the Founder of MADtronix and The Progenitor of MAD-bitches and bastards everywhere. And while Dr. Etherton's words seem to be common sense now, it goes without saying that much of the world's modern-day technology has been directly spun from off of the beautiful backsides of one of the most known-unknown races of Underworld-Realm, at least...!? Among humankind. Among mankind. The fact that actual Mang, "Authentic-Mang", as Nazi-researcher Dr. Karl Lowenberg called them when he said "Authentic-Mang have never set foot on this earth. Yet their artificially engineered offspring have already shown us that the slightest misstep. The slightest, error. In controlled. Production. Of Earth-Mang, regardless of which nation we are talking about. The fact that we have seen that even these tamed. Subdued. Versions. Of Their Mother-Race. Is capable of tearing through the most elite of un-altered. Human-soldiers! Is a testament to the fact that we must ensure Our Future as a species, by keeping a constant. Vigilant-guard! Against Our Own newly created Weapons of Mass Destruction. And any attempt by their unsuspecting Mother-Race and especially! By anymore of Charles Pagan's monstrous race of Schwarz-Dragonoids! To violate the sovereignty and sanctity of Our Mother-earth with their unforgiving powers and unfathomable physical gifts. We must be united in the cause of keeping earth from further Underworld-Realm contamination. At all costs!" And it was with these words, from a 4th-Reich Nazi of all people, that the dimensional-barrier was erected using nuclear-power, nuclear energy. To disrupt dimensional-travel from Underworld-Realm to earth. But unfortunately not from earth to Underworld-Realm. Aside from the fact that the dimensional-barrier would have cooked humanity alive if not for the stolen technology from PAGAN-CORP. But also the fact that it is maintained by alien technology that indicates that humanity originally began on Mars. And that present-day humanity are actually the creations of those Martians who have since left earth for deep-space and had, during their age. Warred mightily against the very dynasty that sent Charles Pagan to earth to see what had become of its old Martian foe. The human governments of the world were not pleased to learn that they were and still are not even close to their supposed Martian-progenitors, on any level. Who possessed and theoretically are still out in the universe somewhere, possessing the same types of unnatural and otherworldly powers as their Underworld enemies of old. And yes, modern advancements have made it possible to now bioengineer and alter human-beings into altered-humans who can now stand toe-to-toe with the various Earth-Mang that now inhabit the earth. But as each nation-member of Counterstrike has had the chance to review the information both obtained from Martian relics and their ancient sites unearthed around the globe. Along with the pilfered data that is always looked for and obtained from any and all victories over both PAGAN-CORP and MADtronix! One thing has always stood out in each and every instance. And in each and every amount of information. What has stood out the most though is the fact that during what has been dubbed as the Martian-Tanis War. The fact that wherever the Tanis Dragon Dynasty went to battle at across the then Martian-earth against the Martians. At the forefront and among the main army were always the Tanis-Mang. The Tanis-Dragons always brought with them their Tanis-Mang. And unlike the Earth-Mang of today one thing was abundantly clear to every Counterstrike-official and their respective national government that read over the information on the Martian-Tanis War with which they were involved. The Tanis-Mang were and presumably still are, faster. More intelligent. And ruthlessly-cunning. Quick to take advantage of any changes or lapses in the battlefield. And had no qualms whatsoever about doing whatever was needed to win. These points, added to the fact that the Tanis-Dragons themselves were and still are, superior to the Tanis-Mang. Has been the main reason why the human-governments of the world will even listen to 4th-Reich Nazis in what some believe is or will be a futile attempt at keeping an invasion from the Dragon-Dynasty from immediately overrunning the planet and causing either the entire subjugation of humanity! Or its extinction. Understand...? That by the time "humanity" finally came to grips with the fact that Charles Pagan was not and is not, human. He is not some fictional comic book character that can or could be simply cancelled and have the book closed on him and that be the end of that! It is the fact that just him and him alone, simply having one. Tanis-Dragon. Running around on the planet. Has already destabilized the entirety of everything humanity was doing and has done. And whether he is truly gone or simply pulling another one of his lethally unfunny, pranks! He was and is, very real. A, very real. And a very present. That one day? A dimensional-door would open and more of his kind would arrive, will arrive. In an organized, combat-ready, fashion. And when the floodgates open, the biggest question was and unfortunately still is; Can a defense be held for at least 24-hours? Will anyone? Or anything? Of human-hands, made by human-minds? Be able to stave off an honest to God invasion, by Charles Pagan's homeland? And it was because of the fact that the answer was and still always is, no. That Pagan and his PAGAN-CORP, were always done business with. And are still done business with and tolerated to this day. It was because the answer to this question is always no. That each government of earth, always finds some excuse. And always found some excuse. To sit down in secret. With the...? Smug. Arrogant. Known as Dr. Charles Pagan. Who looked very so much like a Blackman of African-descent. And always in the same breath he made it clear that he found human stupidity, funny. Because since he knew what is actually out in the omniverse, while humanity did not. He surmised that while other otherdimensionals may have visited earth. One thing he always said at some point or another was the fact that "The place just isn't the same since your parents left you animals in charge." But it was always no sooner that he would level human-based insults against whomever he was speaking to, that he'd always get this look of perverse... annoyance. About how he was treated. Simply because he happened to look like a Black-human. And he always marveled at the fact that the Martians, ran the color-spectrum, just like their human-pets that they've left behind, but? He never had a problem in giving small tidbits of insight and information like a sit-down interview he did where he stated that "The Black-Martians were the progenitors of the Martian-race. Just like your Black-humans are the progenitors of your Human-race. I don't think the Black-Martians would be too pleased with how things have turned out." and he was making it clear to each and every Human-race and Human-government that calling back their Martian-parents, would be a bad idea. Since no one would know which Martian-race would respond and then return to earth "Oh the White-Martians would enslave all of you and go back to their mass-experimentation's. Highly-intelligent, but? They aren't very ethical, so? They'd ultimately enslave everyone and make no mistake they aren't like you White-humans. You use pretense and cunning and wordplay, until you are ready to take whatever you wish, no. White-Martians already know what was left behind here and if you sent for help? Then you're an unfit failed experiment. Because in their eyes, if you know how to call for help then you should know how to solve your own problems using the self-same technology they left behind that allowed you to call for help." And that was the mind-game that Pagan played. He made it clear that he was well-aware that there was enough technology left behind, buried somewhere or in the open in some instances. That would allow for humanity to be able to honestly defend itself or something from him and his people. But the question became and still is why was he telling people this and what was he honestly looking to accomplish with saying these things to those he knew were desperate to be rid of him. "No. The White-Martians would see you as an unfit-failed experiment to be studied. You'd need to be studied. To see how you failed and why. Then? You need to be exterminated." and Pagan did not play mind-games on that front when he himself openly gave the human-governments of the world actual holo-records from the Martian-Tanis War. Where they all got the chance to see for themselves that White-Martians only cared about answers. Not morality. Not justification of or for actions to be taken. Not humane treatment of anyone or anything. When it came time for questions to be answered. Even the Nazis cringed at White-Martian experimentation. And when something like that happens...? The interesting thing about Dr. Pagan was the fact that his comments towards Black-humans could be just as enraging, as he often pointed out that "Black-humans are just as gullible and naively-stupid as Black-Martians. It's part of the reasons why their homeworld was destroyed because they kept trying to talk things out and be the, "morally superior", "spiritual-people", you know!? The supposed, voice of reason. Whatever the hell that means...." Pagan was notorious for intentionally inflaming Black-humans by pointing out that they often trodded down the same path of moral-stupidity while being shown that the situation or circumstances had very little to do with caring about their moral righteousness or ethics. For Charles Pagan all that mattered was the situation and circumstances are what they are and now what needs to be done to deal with it, period. The End. Finito! Carrying on and worrying about morality when there is no room for morality. Talking about spiritual principles when people are getting turned into spirits that won't be coming back any time soon as people, was a basic fundamental issue that he always highlighted put them at odds with the rest of the Martian-race because they kept hindering and holding back the entire race's progress. Like some non-appointed gatekeeper-guardian "Bottom line is they lacked the same gene-of-aggression and understanding of a situation as the Black-humans they created. Some empty words. Useless symbolic gestures and symbols. Praise the All-Spark, or some silly shit like that, and then off they go to some false notion that everything is fine and it will all just work out some sort of way! Dumbest thing any of Us had ever seen or heard. We're neck deep in dead Martians and these fools still wanna talk and try to reason things out. Just fight or die and shut the fuck up." And that was something that everyone eventually figured out too in meeting with Charles Pagan. He made it clear that his people, once they've decided on a course of action. They pursue it with an unwavering resolve until they either achieve their objective or don't "We had more than enough evidence to show that Black-Martians took their stances and outlooks on life, because of the fact that they themselves were the height of Martian-perfection. And I use the term cautiously. But it still applies. They were at the height of all aspects of Martians, be it physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. And that can be great in a sense but damning in another. Because when you evolve too much, then you make the Mang mistake of believing that you're actually unbeatable and infallible. Kind of like this little scheme the White-humans have running right now. But the fact of the matter is always the same and no different than with the Black-Martians. The White-humans are running everything because you Black-humans are pathetically weak and make excuses because you don't want to do the work of dethroning them. And the laundry list of excuses is no different than the garbage the Black-Martians kept making because they didn't want to acknowledge the fact that we came to earth for a fight. Not to do needlepoint and shoot the shit over some fuckin coffee and donuts!" Pagan's own recorded conversations and open, willing conversations with human-governments and the various media-outlets of the world. Put information deliberately in their hands that allowed for them to fact-check and verify, if not flat out steal the same information he'd given earlier! From both the defeated and dead hands of his own PAGAN-Mang. As well as from PAGAN-CORP facilities and MADtronix facilities that they'd successfully either infiltrated or eliminated as each nation came up with their own altered-humans and ARC-Mang with which to fight back against him. Another interesting tidbit that Pagan willingly gave out was the fact that the Tanis-Dragons truly are a warrior-race like the Mang. But that they do follow a more complete and inclusive style of conducting war and gathering intel on their enemies. However they do not honestly use covert operations to the extent that they honestly can and could. For instance while talking down about the Black-Martians in one recorded conversation. Dr. Charles Pagan highlighted the following "Because the Black-Martians kept trying to negotiate for diplomacy and discussions during the war, some members of the Ministry of Information and Intelligence simply wanted to co-op Your Parent-race from the inside. Which means none of you would even be here right now anyway if we'd have been able to get permission to simply do what needed to be done and get it over with. Because I&I kept putting forward proposals to simply sit down and hammer out a false treaty. Open exchanges between Us and the Martians. Infiltrate and then eliminate them from the inside by simply taking on the appearance of the Martians once we've gotten their customs and culture down pat! But fool-ass Tanis pride and honor doesn't actually allow for such underhanded tactics, so?" And this was and is one thing that all governments of earth have been very happy about, because you see!? The Tanis Dragon Dynasty only uses covert operations and espionage-intelligence agents to gather information. But not for the usage of actual subversion to the point of infiltration-undermining of a target! Much to Charles Pagan's disgust. Nor do they use it to cause internal conflict among or within the target, also, to his disgust. So Pagan made it clear that his own methods were and are, his own methods. Leading many to believe that his sharing of information and technology, or at least...? The fact that he allowed, any information obtained from his PAGAN-CORP facilities and Pagan-Mang in general. To remain in the hands of whatever human-beings and human-organizations had acquired them. Was intentional on his part and is actually a part of some larger personal scheme of his which may have always been about finding justification to finally either abandon his posting to earth. Or to potentially draw attention back to earth on the part of his superiors within the Dragon-Dynasty's I&I ministry. Many of earth's governments were left with the fact that Pagan pit his Pagan-Mang and human-agents against other human-agents and eventually ARC-Mang, then, when MADtronix broke away from him, Mang-Androids. But it was clear that Pagan was allowing for some sort of level-playing field where he simply allowed for defeats and victories on his side of the fence to be predicated on the successes and failures of those around him and aligned with him. But only in specific instances did he himself either take to the battlefield and honestly fight. Leading to the human consensus in any and all circles that he only had but so much leeway from his own empire to personally interfere to a specific point. Mind you he'd already altered human-history dramatically just with the creation of PAGAN-CORP and the massive amounts of technology and scientific advancements he exposed humanity to, which, has been confirmed, came with the permission and endorsements of his superiors back in the Dragon-Dynasty. And while many experts did believe that a specific code existed within the Tanis-Dragons and their Dragon-Dynasty as a whole, others however!? Surmised that Pagan had accidentally revealed the fact that the Dragon-Dynasty did not particularly trust him and that his assignment to earth is and always was, some sort of punishment! But, even in that, he'd made it clear that the Dragon-Dynasty always faced their enemies directly. And that the true reason behind Pagan's spreading of technology and the advancement of humankind was to make it so that they were now capable of him claiming that humanity was now a worthy-target of the Dragon-Dynasty's attention. This leads back to the belief that it was meant to give justification to his abandonment of his posting to earth, while some have silently pointed out that even with the increased technology and abilities of humanity they are still no match for a Dragon-Dynasty invasion and all that Pagan really did was increase earth's profile as a target, on purpose! Add to this the fact that they have now made earth a bit of a threat because of the creation of the crude dimensional-barrier. And while it may be crude and not quite working the way that they intended. It is still up and running and accomplishing at least enough of its assigned and created task to get a potential Dragon-Dynasty representative or two to finally believe that the earth is a threat. A threat worthy enough, to finally send in the Tanis-Mang.... A Tab of Their Own.... I went on ahead and created tabs for each individual storyline in the Creator's Corner and My Store. From here on out, each Creator's Corner Storyline-Tab will feature news and updates FOR THAT STORYLINE. I will use the ORIGINAL CREATOR'S CORNER for miscellaneous ideas and such as I continue to move forward. MAD-Chambermaid Krystal Ellis... Working on some new artwork and continuing to type out and flesh out the MAD-Pagan Wars storyline. One person of interest in the MAD-Pagan Wars arc is Tansoba Ellis's Chief Chambermaid, Krystal Ellis. As a MAD-Chambermaid, Krystal's existence is predetermined under normal MAD society. Chambermaids are used to staff MAD and MADtronix facilities and bases both overt and covert. There is a general pool of MAD-Chambermaids and then there are MAD-Chambermaids who belong to specific families and factions within MADtronix & MAD. These Chambermaids are of course part of their respective families or have earned their right to autonomy if they came from the general pool, where they can join a faction and actually move from base-to-base and place-to-place. All of this is determined by the Chambermaid's job performance grades. Either way!? One unique task that Chambermaids can be assigned to or selected for, is to become a birthright-reward for a newborn hybrid-human! In most cases general pool Chambermaids don't get selected for such tasks unless the location they are stationed at has actually either become renown enough to create human-hybrids, or!? The facility was used by a family that may have been destroyed and now the human-hybrid still needs caretakers and such! Krystal Ellis, upon being assigned to Tansoba Ellis as his 2nd Shift Chambermaid. Decided that she wanted to be more than just a 2nd-shift Chambermaid. Chambermaids who get assigned to human-hybrids, regardless of whichever field of expertise that human-hybrid decides to go into. Almost always become the cherished sidekicks and staffers to said human-hybrids. But they never become more than that. They never become his trusted advisor. Or chief of staff. Or that critical cog in their collective that they consult with either first, or, is always present in the room! When it is time for actual matters to be decided of importance. Krystal decided, that she needed to be more than just the gopher of Her Young Master. But a PILLAR of Her Young Master's Staff! This kind of talk and thought is NOT NEW however!? There have been plenty of MAD-Chambermaids that dreamed and schemed of being Their Master's Best Bitch! However!? In all instances it is always Their Master themselves that blocks the move and will, at best, move said MAD-Chambermaid into a position to be a behind-the-veil bitch, which, as you can easily guess. Turns her sneaky as shit and often times poisons the rest of His Bitches against her leading to her tragic and predictable INTENTIONAL DEMISE! Because the rest of the MAD-bitches underneath her simply leave her hung out to dry and die in some way shape and form. Tansoba, however, when he turned 7 years old. Listened intently to Krystal and then honestly encouraged her to start small, first! He gave her a simple task "If you can't even topple Discord as Chief Chambermaid, then why bother worrying about anything beyond that...." Now...? Understand that means that he LITERALLY just told her, yeah, see My Main Chambermaid MAD-bitch over there? Yeah, HER. GO STAB HER ASS IN THE BACK AND TAKE HER SPOT THEN WE'LL TALK! Otherwise, MEH! This is why MADtronix's Human-Hybrids are feared and constantly targeted in certain parts of the world because by the time they turn 7 years old they're basically evil white collar CEO's with no regard for anything except for "Is it done and if not, why are you in my face...?" What makes them TWICE AS EVIL is that THEY HONESTLY REWARD SUCCESS! And ruthlessly murder for failure. Death by 7 year old is FUNNY TO SEE, till you realize that this 7 year old just chucked your adult ass across the room because you wanted to force him to eat vegetables after he told you no. But not to worry! Most MAD Human-Hybrids possess the power of biophysical, which means after they use your body as a means to mop the floor. They can then bring you back to life, pending on their power level. This is another reason why they are targeted, because they can truly start a zombie-apocalypse strictly out of boredom. Like all Mang-types, the approval of whomever they are following increases their abilities and resolve to a tangible-degree. So while I may have typed all of the above to give you the impression that Tansoba Ellis was just a 7-year old asshole. What he'd actually set into motion was a double-edged sword to begin testing the resolve of his Chief Chambermaid, Discord. Some MAD Human-Hybrids once they reach their 7th birthday, simply leave things the way they were given to them. So whatever posts and positions their staff had when they were born, they keep. But others fiddle and finagle or do wholesale changes and in some rare instances simply toss out the whole LOT! Of birthright-rewarded bitches and start over from scratch! Krystal displayed to Tansoba the fact that she understood that he was given her the green light to simply knife Discord in the back and come out claws and all! BUT!? She also CORRECTLY UNDERSTOOD that there was an EVEN BIGGER TEST he was hitting her with! The Content of Her Character. Krystal understood that she could just go for hers and attack without warning or start plotting and planning and undermining Discord behind her back like a rat, but then!? Tansoba would see that all she really is, is a selfish MAD-bitch who will care nothing about how do they all get along once whatever she tries to do either fails or succeeds. Krystal!? Understood that while she has her own needs and desires and wants, it is what is best for Tansoba Ellis that actually must come first. And with that? She instead sat down and talked with Him about why she wants to be more than a MAD-Chambermaid. Thus leading to her present-day position of success within Ellis-Family..... Developing MADtronix From Philadelphia...! MADtronix within itself was created as an R&D for PAGAN-CORP where Dr. Charles Pagan put Dr. Etherton in charge of it because he KNEW that Etherton would be able to gather more and more Blacks around him. Where Pagan knew that while it was no secret he was a Non-Human, THE TIMES OF EARTH FAVORED HIM. He made no secret to Etherton that while he at least had the excuse of being an Offworlder, what exactly did the so-called White Humans have for their monstrous behavior? Pagan knew that with no safe havens of their own that they could create and no end in sight to racial discrimination and bigotry against them. He proposed to Etherton, who was a respected Black scientist for only as long as he kept in his place like the George Washington Carvers of the world. Pagan's accounting and reminding to Etherton that Carver had been intentionally turned into a eunuch by Whites who castrated him! Was all the motivation Etherton needed to help Pagan recruit Black Americans and build up not only PAGAN-CORP but most importantly, MADtronix. Something that he made crystal clear he was giving full autonomy and power over to Etherton to show Blacks that he was not an Indian Giver. Etherton would undertake his task with his Zero-Gen PAGAN-Mangs that would remain with Etherton and die with him fighting against Charles Pagan himself many decades later. These Zero-Gen PAGAN-Mangs would be the primary test subjects that Etherton and His Daughter would constantly experiment on to see if Pagan had some external means of exerting control over PAGAN-Mang regardless of who they were created by, as well as any derivatives and deviations from off the PAGAN-Mang genes and techniques used to bioengineer them. With all that said, Dr. Etherton, throughout his life but especially at the beginning of MADtronix. Pushed and promoted MADtronix hard among the Black American population and ultimately was given to the idea of heading back to his ancestral homeland of the Land of the Blacks to begin recruitment. Etherton rarely called Africa, Africa, since it was, as far as he was concerned, the name given by her colonizer and conqueror. Of course now that Etherton had the means to defend himself from Whites of the time he was a marked man and especially so since he was known to be human. This was something that Pagan attempted to change but Etherton himself stated that he did not want to become an altered-human or a human-hybrid. Because then he stood more chances of attracting power-hungry Blacks instead of Blacks who were constantly reminded of the fact that it is their Blackness that makes them a target. While somewhat waxing poetic he still made it clear that he needed to maintain his humanity and he needed Blacks to maintain their humanity so that they would not ultimately become corrupted by their altered-hybrid abilities and turn out to be just as inhumane as the Whites who were destroying and torturing them. This of course would cost him some Blacks of the time because they indeed did want to become altered or something other than just a human-Black. So that they could personally repay the suffering they'd been given. Some of these people would become thorns in Etherton's efforts and put forward their own ideas that Etherton was simply a puppet to a different race now and not Whites. Either way!? Etherton would push forward with his recruitment efforts starting originally in America and then ultimately returning to Nigeria and slowly but surely moving southward and into countries like the Congo, despite Belgium's attempts to murder him and keep him out! Of those Blacks he recruited and brought back to Philadelphia, some would ALREADY BE scientific minded geniuses and would simply need to be taught the advanced sciences that PAGAN-CORP had brought to earth. Others would be those who could be used in everything from labor to development of MADtronix facilities and learning institutions. But ALL would be given MANDATORY-CLASSES in the basics of science and technology based on a curriculum that Etherton himself came up with and Charles Pagan advised and revised based on the necessities of the situation and circumstances where they were openly targeted, regardless of whether or not the effectiveness of the Scarlet Knights and Klu Klux Klan was questionable in consideration to what they faced in PAGAN-Mangs. New Mang-Queen Artwork...!	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4940
__label__wiki	0.80983	0.80983	Best Children’s Animated Alien Movies :: The portal of the largest rankings on the Internet! Recommended rankings: Best comedy movies Best drama movies Best action movies Best sci-fi movies Best horror comedy movies Best vampire comedy movies Best post-apocalyptic movies Best coming of age movies Best biographical movies Best biographical music documentaries Best biographical sports documentaries Best TV-series based on women’s friendships Best family movies featuring aliens Best children’s animated alien movies Best independent film festivals in the US Best Broadway shows Best comics of all time ...more rankings This is a comprehensive list of the top 10 children’s animated alien movies of the 21st century, based on aggregated opinions of critics, as well as personal preferences. Top 10 Children’s Animated Alien Movies of the 21st Century Title of the Movie Year / Country / Director / Cast Movie Description 1 Lilo and Stitch Release Date: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders Cast (voice): Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, Kevin McDonald, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin Michael Richardson, Ving Rhames, Zoe Caldwell, Susan Hegarty, Jason Scott Lee, Amy Hill, Steve Alterman Heartwarming, captivating, and visually stunning; there are plenty of good reasons for Lilo and Stitch to top our list. The fusion of gorgeous Hawaiian scenery with the complex relationship between two sisters would be sufficient to grab our attention for the entirety of the movie; add an intergalactic element into the mix, and you have one of the finest pieces of Disney animation of all time. Lilo is a unique little girl. She loves Elvis, dancing, and creating her own dolls. Unfortunately, her classmates don’t seem to appreciate her quirks, and she has no friends to speak of. Her older sister, Nani, became her guardian after their parents were killed in a car accident. Despite her best efforts, Nani is struggling. She has to balance her responsibilities as a surrogate parent with earning enough money to keep food on the table and maintaining some semblance of a normal life. Nani consistently puts herself last, but there still isn’t enough time to keep the house tidy and Lilo’s energy contained. A visit from the girls’ social worker is an unmitigated disaster, and Nani is advised that if the situation doesn’t improve, Lilo will be taken into foster care. The large and imposing Cobra isn’t messing around, and Nani decides to adopt a dog to give Lilo something to focus her attention upon. Unfortunately for Nani, Lilo doesn’t opt for one of the cute mutts at the pound. Instead, she chooses Stitch, a creature of unknown origin that the supervisor assumed was dead. Stitch is actually an alien, created by Dr Jumba Jookiba, that has escaped from the clutches of the Galactic Federation. Stitch assumes the role of a family pet with limited success, more interested in evading capture than being adorable. The situation at home continues to deteriorate, and Cobra decides to take Lilo into care. However, the terrestrial and intergalactic worlds soon collide, and the sisters are taken on a thrilling adventure. Lilo and Stitch is bold and beautiful, with a central focus on Ohana, or family; nobody gets left behind, or forgotten. A timely lesson for all! 2 Monsters vs Aliens Release Date: Rob Letterman, Conrad Vernon Reese Witherspoon, Seth Rogen, Hugh Laurie, Kiefer Sutherland, Rainn Wilson, Will Arnett, Stephen Colbert, Paul Rudd, Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Poehler, Julie White, Ed Helms, Renée Zellweger Susan Murphy lives a fairly ordinary life. Sure, she’s engaged to a famous weatherman, but aside from her betrothed, Susan’s life is pretty straightforward. That is, until she is struck by a meteorite. Susan takes on an eerie green glow, before transforming into a giant. She is swiftly squirrelled away into a government research facility, where she is placed alongside other monsters. Susan is given the name Ginormica, and soon strikes a friendship with her fellow inmates. Unbeknownst to Susan, the meteorite that struck her contained an element called quantonium, which is highly desirable across space, thanks to its high-energy properties. An alien commander named Gallaxhar becomes aware of both Earth’s quantonium and Susan as a carrier. He sends a probe to investigate. Alerted to the possibility of alien invasion, it is decided that the captured monsters can help with the effort to neutralise the intergalactic threat. Upon its arrival, the probe attempts to steal the quantonium stored within Susan’s body, which places people around her in grave danger. Working together, the monsters manage to destroy the probe, but Gallaxhar is unpeterbed, and makes his way to Earth to realise his ambition. Susan is unceremoniously dumped by her fiancée, and recommits herself to using the newfound strength for good. With Gallaxhar mere moments away, can the monsters provide a strong challenge against an alien invasion? Monsters vs Aliens is a fantastic movie with plenty of gags that will entertain both kids and grown-ups. 3 Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius Release Date: John A. Davis Megan Cavanagh, Mark DeCarlo, Debi Derryberry, Jeffrey Garcia, Andrea Martin, Bob Goen, Carolyn Lawrence, Candi Milo, Rob Paulsen, Crystal Scales, Mary Hart, Martin Short, Patrick Stewart At the risk of revealing too much, people of a certain age will fondly remember the Jimmy Neutron TV show, which ran on Nickelodeon from 1999 to 2001. This movie was the swansong of the franchise, and certainly didn’t fail to deliver. Jimmy Neutron is a precocious kid; a child genius with boundless ambition. He builds a mock-UFO, in which he goes for a spin with his best friend, Carl, and robot dog, Goddard. Jimmy also sends out a communication beacon, in the hope of contacting aliens. His antics are reprimanded by the Air Force, who investigated the incident, and his parents, who ground him. Moreover, his is given a specific ban from visiting a new attraction in the town, Retroland. Of course, Jimmy sneaks out to enjoy Retroland. Whilst he and the other kids are having fun, a band of aliens called Yolkians sets about abducting the town’s parents. The Yolkians received Jimmy’s communication, and created an elaborate ruse that would allow them to steal a large group of humans and offer them as a sacrifice to the Yolkian deity, Poultra. They leave postcards for the kids, detailing a mass-vacation to Florida. Whilst they are initially ecstatic about their freedom, the youngsters soon find themselves missing their parents. Jimmy becomes suspicious when he listens to a snippet of a conversation between his parents, recorded by Goddard. According to the tape, his parents planned to be at home the morning after they supposedly decided to take a holiday. He soon discovers the Yolkian’s plan, and must use his talents to save the town’s adults. Jimmy Neutron’s cinematic foray is perfectly in keeping with the tone of the show, and remains a fun movie that can be enjoyed by kids of all ages, even if they’re new to the characters. 4 Megamind Release Date: Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, David Cross, Jessica Schulte, Ben Stiller, Justin Theroux, Tom McGrath, Emily Nordwind, Ella Olivia Stiller, J.K. Simmons, Brian Hopkins, Quinn Dempsey Stiller An all-star cast takes the helm in this alien escapade, with Will Ferrel, Tina Fey, Brad Pitt, and Jonah Hill providing voices. A classic superhero story with a fair few twists, we are introduced to the superhero Metro Man, and his adversary, Megamind. The two were brought to Earth as infants, and have maintained a rivalry ever since. After discovering that copper saps Metro Man’s strength, Megamind uses the metal to weaken his enemy and kill him with a death ray. Despite initial euphoria, Megamind soon finds himself bored without the challenge of defeating Metro Man. He decides to recreate the superhero, using a serum made from Metro Man’s DNA. The serum is inadvertently injected into a hapless cameraman named Hal, who Megamind must mentor whilst remaining undercover. Whilst disguised, Megamind also develops a relationship with newscaster Roxanne Ritchi. Hal, now transforming into a superhero named Titan, becomes jealous and attempts to thwart the camouflaged Megamind. In the process, Megamind’s disguise fails in the presence of both Roxanne and Hal, scuppering the entire plan. Only one superhero can help. But Metro Man is dead, right? There’s only one way to find out! Some animated movies with big name vocal actors can fail to live up to their hype, but Megamind’s success is justified. A solid storyline collides with stellar performances to create a thrilling experience for kids and big kids alike. 5 Chicken Little Release Date: Zach Braff, Garry Marshall, Don Knotts, Amy Sedaris, Patrick Stewart, Harry Shearer, Steve Zahn, Joan Cusack, Wallace Shawn, Catherine O'Hara, Patrick Warburton, Fred Willard, Mark Walton, Adam West, Mark Dindal It’s one young chickens’ job to save his small town from aliens in this sweet animated movie staring Zach Braff as the lead. Chicken little appears to be the “chicken who cried wolf” at the start of the movie as he tries to convince friends and family that the sky is falling by being hit by a piece of it. He is hit by another piece a year later as his life has taken a downturn after being ridiculed by the town for his wild claims. He then discovers that it’s not the sky at all, but in fact, part of a UFO that has camouflage and can make itself invisible. Aliens descend and after a brief encounter flee, accidentally leaving behind a little alien which Chicken Little and his friends discover. When the aliens think the town has stolen one of its members they start to attack and it’s up to chicken little to earn their trust and return their little alien back to its parents before the town is completely destroyed. Chicken Little is a heartwarming tale and a Disney fable recreation that has left it a kids’ favourite that has something for the adults too! 6 Home Release Date: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Brian Stepanek, Matt Jones, Stephen Kearin, April Lawrence, Lisa Stewart, April Winchell Home certainly managed to score some big names. Steve Martin, Rihanna, and Jim Parsons take the leading roles in this intricate alien adventure. The Boov are a nomadic alien race, perpetually on the move, to evade their enemies, the Gorg. The leader of the Boov, Captain Smek, decides that Earth will be their new home. The Boov commandeer the homes of humans and relocate them, creating their own communities. Oh is a Boov with a free spirit, which doesn’t always endear him to his fellow aliens. After the move, he throws a housewarming party for all of the earthly Boov. To his shock and upset, nobody arrives. Desperate to garnish the friendship of his clan, Oh sends another invite to what he believes are all the Boov on Earth. In fact, he inadvertently hurls a message to all users in the universe, including the dreaded Dorg, with details of his new address. This alarms the Boov leadership, who desperately try to intercept Oh’s invitation. Oh goes on the run with a human teenager named Tip, whose home was taken by the invading Boov. They dedicate themselves to tracking down Tip’s mother, Lucy. Unbeknownst to the pair, the Boov authorities are hot on their tails. Home is an enchanting adventure, with plenty of pop culture references to keep grown-ups interested! 7 Escape From Planet Earth Release Date: USA, Canada Brendan Fraser, Rob Corddry, Jonathan Morgan Heit, Ricky Gervais, Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sofía Vergara, Paul Scheer, Jason Simpson, Doug Abrahams, Trevor Devall, Brian Dobson, Jason Benson On Planet Baab, Scorch Supernova is nothing short of a hero. He travels the galaxy and is adored at home, particularly after a recent expedition to rescue a group of babies from their captors, the evil Gnarlachs. He works at Baab’s equivalent of NASA, imaginatively given the acronym BASA. It’s also where his brother Gary works; not as an astronaut, but as a scientist behind the scenes. Gary’s wife is a former BASA test pilot, and their son Kip also holds ambitions to make his way into space. Kip idolises his uncle, and emulates Scorch’s sense of adventure. BASA head of operations, Lena Thackleman, assigns Scorch to a potentially dangerous yet important mission; to visit the ‘Dark Planet’ and answer an SOS call. Gary advises against it, but Scorch presses ahead and begins his journey to Earth. Meanwhile, an apprehensive Kira decides to conduct her own investigation into the true reasoning behind the mission. She uncovers an explosive scandal, and realises that Scorch’s life is in mortal danger. Kip volunteers to help his uncle, but is thwarted at the last second. Gary decides instead that he will follow Scorch to Earth, to help his brother and ensure their mutual safety. As you would expect, not everything goes to plan. Gary and Scorch must reunite and work together, to fight corruption and return to Baab. There are plenty of hurdles along the way, and Escape From Planet Earth provides the twists and turns that maintain an interesting narrative. 8 Planet 51 Release Date: Spain, UK, USA Jorge Blanco, Javier Abad (co-director), Marcos Martínez (co-director) Dwayne Johnson, Jessica Biel, Justin Long, Seann William Scott, Gary Oldman, Alan Marriott, John Cleese, Mathew Horne, James Corden, Freddie Benedict, Lewis Macleod, Emma Tate, Rupert Degas Many of the great alien movies involve extra-terrestrial visitors to Earth, but what about human adventures in space? This movie flips the genre on its head, and tells the story from the perspective of the titular planet’s residents. Planet 51 is eerily reminiscent of Earth, stalled in the 1950s. Its inhabitants are human-like in stature, but green in hue, with snail antenna and elven ears. They live peacefully on their planet, and hold artefacts from the history of human space exploration. Thanks to possession of a large proportion of Earth treasure from this era, Planet 51 has fully embraced the fashion and lifestyle trends of the 1950s. The citizens’ lives continue without incident until they suddenly become aware of a visitor from outer space. Their armed forces are understandably alarmed, and ready the planet for a full-scale invasion. However, it turns out to be just one man; NASA astronaut Charles Baker, otherwise known as Chuck. Although he expects to plant a flag and quickly depart, Chuck soon finds himself embroiled in something of a showdown with Planet 51’s authorities. With the help of teenager Lem, who holds a keen interest in space, Chuck must navigate his way back to his ship and escape, to avoid meeting an untimely end at the hands of hostile forces. Planet 51 has an interesting concept and plenty of warmth; particularly in the friendship between Chuck and Lem. A fun film with excellent gags. 9 Scooby Doo and the Alien Invaders Release Date: Jim Stenstrum Scott Innes, Mary Kay Bergman, Frank Welker, Jennifer Hale, B.J. Ward, Jeff Bennett, Mark Hamill, Neil Ross, Candi Milo, Audrey Wasilewski, Kevin Michael Richardson The Mystery Machine has found its way to the mysterious Roswell, New Mexico; famous for its UFO incident and continued inspiration for extra-terrestrial conspiracy theorists. The gang soon find themselves in an interstellar adventure of their own! Upon spotting a UFO, most of the crew head off to investigate, while Scooby and Shaggy wait with the bus. However, the action soon comes to them, thanks to a wily jackalope. Scooby and Shaggy follow the mythical creature into a cave, where they are met by real-life aliens! The duo reach a diner, and try to explain their encounter to other patrons, but are largely ignored by a crowd that is probably used to such claims. However, a man named Lester is far more sympathetic, and gives the pair an overview of the research being conducted in Roswell, as well as his own experience of alien abduction. That night, while sleeping on the roof of the Mystery Machine, Scooby and Shaggy are themselves taken aboard a spaceship. They are returned to Earth the following morning, but their experience makes them even more determined to discover who and what is behind the mysterious occurrences in Roswell. As you would expect, this is a hugely entertaining caper, with a classic Scooby Doo twist ending! 10 Mars Needs Moms Release Date: Seth Green, Dan Fogler, Joan Cusack, Mindy Sterling, Elisabeth Harnois, Jacquie Barnbrook, Kevin Cahoon, Tom Everett Scott, Matthew Henerson, Stephen Kearin, Adam Jennings, Amber Gainey Meade Milo is at a difficult age, right on the cusp of his teenage years. He doesn’t always appreciate his mom’s good-natured fussing, and after one particularly heated argument, Milo announces he would be better off without her. When he finally relents and goes to apologise, he finds that his worst fears are realised; his mother is being abducted by aliens! Milo manages to board the ship, and when it arrives on Mars, he is separated from his mom. Underneath the planet’s surface, he meets another human named Gribble, who explains the situation. Martian children aren’t raised by their parents, but by machines called nannybots. The majority of nannybots are not blessed with a maternal instinct, so the Martian authorities, keen to replicate the nurturing qualities found on Earth, sacrifice human mothers and extract their ‘momness’ to transplant into nannybots. Milo discovers that his own mom will become the next victim the following morning. Gribble reluctantly agrees to help Milo secure his mother’s release, but they are discovered by Martian authorities during the attempt to free her. Whilst Milo manages to escape, Gribble is sentenced to death, and Milo’s mom is still held captive. A Martian named Ki, who helps to supervise the nannybots, is sympathetic to Milo and Gribble, and helps them in their adventure. With every second that passes, both Gribble and Milo’s mom are moving closer to their untimely ends; will Milo and Ki be able to save them? Mars Needs Moms is an endearing movie with an interesting premise and genuine heart. The Intergalactic Playground: Why is Animation a Great Format for Alien Movies? In our list of animated movies about aliens, we’ve seen an array of divergent stories, all with a central facet. Aliens continue to intrigue us, precisely because they are so elusive. But what is it about animation as a filmmaking format that makes it a perfect fit for an exploration of strange new worlds? Let’s find out! Suspended reality Although many of us wish to believe in eventual contact with our extra-terrestrial neighbours, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, any film about aliens is firmly rooted in fiction. That’s not a criticism. When we watch alien movies, we’re not looking for reality. We’re anticipating the gloriously unreal. Animation can help the filmmaker to deliver that. Space for full creativity A related point. The animated movie begins, quite literally, as a blank canvas. Writers, directors, and animators are therefore able to explore their ideas without restriction. If it can be imagined, it can be animated! Worlds that form on storyboards and rough sketches are developed and finessed thanks to animation. It is a format that permits the most hair-brained ideas to transform into viable movies. Easier to film than live-action Consider the movies that made it to our list; how complex would they be to film as live-action? For some of the concepts we looked at, it would likely be outside the realms of possibility; or at least, far beyond the reach of even the most generous budgets. Animation is superior in this regard. Although extremely labour-intensive and still expensive to create, animated movies are far more straightforward to organise and bring to fruition. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for animated alien movies! GigaRanking.com: Homepage, Rankings in English, Rankings in Spanish Copyright © 2018 GigaRanking.com. All rights reserved.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4944
__label__cc	0.73238	0.26762	Gadot: Grateful I got to be part of RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET By Indo Asian News Service \| 08 Dec 2018 12:34:01 IST Actress Gal Gadot is happy about her film RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET getting a Golden Globe nomination. RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET has earned a nomination in Best Animated film category. RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, which is a sequel to WRECK-IT-RALPH, is pitted against INCREDIBLES 2, ISLE OF DOGS, MIRAI and SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE. "Bucket list item checked off. Be a part of a musical number in a Disney movie," Gadot posted on her Instagram page. "Also so happy to hear the film is nominated for Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. So grateful I got to be part of this film," she added. In the Walt Disney Animation Studios' project, Gadot has lent her voice to the character of Shank, a tough and talented driver in an intense and gritty online racing game called Slaughter Race. It released in India on November 23. Directed by Rich Moore and Phil Johnston, RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET brings back Ralph and his fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz. This time the digital duo go on a journey to explore the world of internet, where they hope to find a replacement steering wheel for Vanellope's own racing game, the arcade classic Sugar Rush. Bucket list item checked off. Be apart of a musical number in a Disney movie!! ?? . . . Also so happy to hear the film is nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Animated Feature. So so grateful I got to be apart of this film! #Shank #SlaughterRace A post shared by Gal Gadot (@gal_gadot) on Dec 6, 2018 at 12:56pm PST The 76th annual Golden Globes will be held here on January 6. #gal gadot #ralph breaks the internet Here's what Priyanka Chopra is planning after marriage? Sharmila Tagore: Sara is never tongue tied Who would be Karan Johar's next guest in Koffee with Karan? Abhishek Kapoor: Shiv resides in each one of us and I want people to feel that Sandeepa Dhar is all set with the upcoming film MASSAGE Priyanka Chopra: Its empowering girls to take control of their futures Esha Deol showers her love on Dharmendra on birthday Vir Das: GO GOA GONE 2 will be fun	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4945
__label__wiki	0.710582	0.710582	GSMArena team, 11 January 2013 Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II Plus preview: First look I9105 Galaxy S II Plus 2. 360-degree spin, design and build quality, display 3. Controls and handling 5. Synthetic benchmark performance 6. Multimedia: Gallery, Music and video players, FM radio 7. Camera, first impressions Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II Plus specification Android Touch UI It's not the end of the road just yet for the Galaxy S III but it would do well to prepare to pass the torch on. Yet, while the current flagship is coming to terms with mortality, Samsung obviously believes there's still fight left in the old Galaxy S II. The company just unveiled a revamped version of its ex-Number One to take advantage of the software goodies introduced by the Galaxy S III. Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II Plus official images The Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II Plus has borrowed the finish of the Galaxy S III and is powered by a new chipset with a Broadcomm GPU. It's not a sea change by any means, but no wonders are expected of the Plus version really. All it tries to do is freshen up a proven formula and help Samsung tighten its grip on the midrange. Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II Plus at a glance General: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 MHz, HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps Form factor: Touchscreen bar phone Dimensions: 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm, 121 g Display: 4.3" 16M-color WVGA (480 x 800 pixels) Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, Gorilla Glass, CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex A9 1.2 GHz processor GPU: Broadcomm VideoCore IV OS: Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) Memory: 8GB storage, microSD card slot Camera: 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with face detection, touch focus and image stabilization; Full HD (1080p) video recording at 30fps, LED flash, front facing camera, video-calls Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, MHL-enabled standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio, USB-on-the-go, NFC (I9105P) Misc: TouchWiz 5.0 Nature UX, DivX/XviD codec support, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, gyroscope sensor With FullHD screens popping left and right, and quad-core Cortex-A15's, a WVGA Super AMOLED Plus and the dual-core CPU are hardly a geek's wet dream. However, having run a leaked JB test ROM on the original Galaxy S II for a while now, we can confirm that it's a setup that works fine under Jelly Bean, delivering a pretty solid smartphone experience. Probably not one you will crave, but certainly one you wouldn't mind spending your money on. What will be a bit harder for the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus is convince us that it's worth picking over the original. Perhaps the Koreans simply plan on finally retiring their 2011 flagship and replacing it with the new model, which is obviously in line with their new design language. The Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II at ours Or perhaps the new chipset and finish have helped Samsung lower the production cost and price the Galaxy S II Plus more competitively than the original version. Anyway, while the price tag is of utmost importance to users, these are just speculations at this point. So, let's try and focus on how well the changes work, and what kind of performance the Galaxy S II Plus can provide. Next Page » 2. 360-degree spin, design and build quality, display Reviews Samsung Galaxy S II Plus preview Samsung I9105 Galaxy S II Plus preview: First look - Reader comments sugee Super. Phone i am like it................ AnonD-277483 Hi where can I get this s2 plus i9105 in hongkong is still have stock thks S2+ user pEf I like the phone, but some apps are getting too advanced for the phone, like 3D games and it can't handle new apps. It does what you need most of the time. Lag occurs when you haven't turned it off for few days or so, thanks to the rogue apps. I al... Total reader comments: 55 Here's Outlook's new dark mode for Android and iOS Our Xiaomi Mi 9 SE video review is out Huawei Mate 9 and P10, plus several more phones start beta testing EMUI 9.1 Ebay offers	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4947
__label__wiki	0.953383	0.953383	Greenville's Chris Underwood makes alliances on 'Survivor', loses another teammate Chris Underwood was featured more heavily on the second week of the CBS reality competition. Greenville's Chris Underwood makes alliances on 'Survivor', loses another teammate Chris Underwood was featured more heavily on the second week of the CBS reality competition. Check out this story on greenvilleonline.com: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/life/2019/02/27/survivor-episode-2-greenvilles-chris-underwood-makes-through/3002768002/ Donna Isbell Walker, The Greenville News Published 9:28 p.m. ET Feb. 27, 2019 \| Updated 1:30 p.m. ET Feb. 28, 2019 Survivor: Edge of Extinction Episode 2 with Greenville's Chris Underwood Greenville's Chris Underwood appears on Episode 2 of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction" on Feb. 27. Timothy Kuratek/CBS Greenville's Chris Underwood. third from right, with his Manu Tribe teammates on Episode 2 of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." Robert Voets/CBS The Manu Tribe, featuring Greenville resident Chris Underwood, on "Survivor: Edge of Extinction," Episode 2. Timothy Kuratek/CBS Chris Underwood of Greenville, second from left, works with teammates on the Manu Tribe in the second episode of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." Robert Voets/CBS Greenville resident Chris Underwood competes on the second episode of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." Timothy Kuratek/CBS The Manu Tribe, which features Greenville resident Chris Underwood, competes on Episode 2 of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." Timothy Kuratek/CBS Greenville resident Chris Underwood, center, competes on Episode 2 of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." Timothy Kuratek/CBS Chris Underwood of Greenville on Episode 2 of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction." Timothy Kuratek/CBS On the second week of "Survivor: Edge of Extinction," Greenville's Chris Underwood began forming alliances with teammates, and he made it through the second tribal council vote. Underwood, a 26-year-old salesman for a residential solar company, was featured more prominently this week, as he made a strong showing for his team, the Manu Tribe, in the week's immunity challenge. Manu ultimately lost the challenge, and 19-year-old Keith Sowell, who has struggled with swimming during the first two episodes, was voted off. Underwood agreed with Sowell that they would stick together during the tribal council votes. "I don't want Keith to go because Keith has specifically told me, 'I'm in with you til the end. I'm going to stay loyal to you before anyone else.' And that's not the type of players you vote out," Underwood said during one of the talking head interviews. But he was later shown discussing other possibilities with teammates, and it wasn't clear which teammate Underwood voted to oust. During a tribal council discussion on strategy, Underwood talked about choosing which players to keep in the game. "You're balancing staying strong as a tribe, but also staying strong as a voting unit, with people you can trust," he said. "This is such a crucial part of the game strategically. Today, it was even more crystal-clear: We've got to figure some things out." "Survivor: Edge of Extinction" airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. on CBS. Read or Share this story: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/life/2019/02/27/survivor-episode-2-greenvilles-chris-underwood-makes-through/3002768002/ Greenville's Dancing Dentist looks back at his year of fame Clemson's Western Sizzlin' to close, property sold for $1 million The Great War, Spanish flu and worker strikes: A look at Greenville in 1919 July Home: Everything has a meaning Couture Cakes of Greenville 25 Most Beautiful Women in the Upstate Nominations	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4955
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The view once at the top is invariably worth the effort of getting there. These are just a few of the local attractions of nature, history and culture. We will always be happy to look out for particular attractions for our visitors, providing maps and directions, or even giving you a lift if you need one. The Heart of Llandrindod Wells. The centre of the town has a range of individual shops that offer typical welsh arts and crafts and there are tearooms and cafes to suit everyone's taste. On the edge of the town centre is the towns green and park where you can enjoy the flowers or listen to the occasional band play at the bandstand. National Cycle Museum. This landmark building - Tom Norton's Automobile Palace, in times gone by was used as the main Austin car and part distributors for Mid and North Wales. Today it presents the history of cycling with over 200 cycles on display. www.cyclemuseum.org.uk Llandrindod Lake The lake with its surrounding park and children's play area is only a few minutes walk from the centre of town and is well worth a visit. Beside the lake is a craft and souvenir shop and also a café where you can sit and relax whilst enjoying afternoon tea and refreshment. You can stroll all around the lake and watch the ducks and swans that inhabit this area. Anglers can obtain licences to fish the lake from the ground floor of the café. The lake is well stocked with carp and other species, with good banks and carefully maintained swims. Rock Park Spa & Pump Room Take a wander to our famous Rock Park where the Victorians used to come and take the 30 minerals and springs, each reportedly having its own healing benefits. The Pump Room originally built in 1867 has now been given to the Town Trust and is in the process of being restored. The Pavillion Throughout the year a variey of events take place including male voice choirs, from Builth Wells, and Rhayadar Royal Albert Hall Theatre The annual Drama Festival takes place over 6 day period in May and puts on an Old Time Music Hall every Thursday night from June to October The Annual Victorian Festival Once a year the town pulls together to host one of the biggest Victorian Festivals in the country. An annual event that is held in late August and lasts for 9 days. The towns unique architecture provides the perfect backdrop for this festival and there are many period events including a funfair, street entertainers (provided free of charge) and a good programme of music hall sing-a-longs, murder mysteries, talks on this era and the Grand Ball. Many of the townspeople wear full costume (including your hosts). The end of this event is marked by a torchlight procession followed by a glorious firework display over the lake ...... not to be missed. 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__label__cc	0.605126	0.394874	Aleafia Health Inc. to Acquire Emblem Corp. to Create New Medical Cannabis Leader December 19, 2018 06:20 ET \| Source: Aleafia Health Inc. Combination will create Canada’s largest medical cannabis clinic network with access to 40 medical clinics and education centres; Aleafia patients to access Emblem’s differentiated, high margin derivative products including capsules, oils and oral sprays, along with award-winning customer service and eCommerce platform; Regulatory acceleration with Aleafia leveraging Emblem’s Health Canada License to extract and process medical cannabis products and sell them directly to patients; Aleafia to become among national leaders in production capacity (including committed supply agreements); Expansion of Aleafia’s national and global distribution platform; Increased scale of the combined company will enhance its capital markets profile and increase trading liquidity; and Combination results in current cash resources of approximately $70 million. TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aleafia Health Inc. (TSXV: ALEF) (“Aleafia” or the “Company”) and Emblem Corp. (TSXV: EMC, OTCQX: EMMBF) (“Emblem”) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) under which Aleafia will acquire, by way of a plan of arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act, all of Emblem’s issued and outstanding common shares in an all-share transaction currently valued at approximately $173.2 Million (the “Transaction”). The Agreement calls for Emblem shareholders to receive 0.8377 of an Aleafia common share (each whole share, an “Aleafia Share”) in exchange for each Emblem common share (each, an “Emblem Share”), representing the equivalent of $1.21 per Emblem Share and a premium of 27.0% based on the closing prices of Aleafia and Emblem Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) on December 18, 2018. When the Transaction is completed, it is expected that existing Aleafia and Emblem shareholders will own approximately 59.0% and 41.0% of Aleafia, respectively, on a fully diluted in-the-money basis. The Transaction has been unanimously approved by Emblem’s Special Committee and Board of Directors. Transaction Highlights The proposed Transaction creates a new Canadian medical cannabis leader. It will operate the country’s largest national clinic network and enjoy improved operational scale with planned annual capacity of approximately 138,000 kg (including committed supply agreements), Canadian and expanded global distribution, and a robust branding and product development platform. Aleafia intends to capitalize on high growth opportunities and leverage international expansion across four verticals: Cannabis Production, Health and Wellness, Cannabis Education and the Consumer Experience. The Leading Canadian Clinic Network: Combining Canabo Medical Clinic and GrowWise Health creates the leading Canadian clinic network with access to 40 national medical clinics and education centres that have served almost 60,000 patients, with increases in patient visits and referrals since October 17, 2018. In addition, Aleafia will be able to leverage Emblem’s extraction, and product innovation to, for the first time, sell high-margin medical cannabis directly to Aleafia’s patient base. High-Margin, Highly Differentiated Medical Product Portfolio: Aleafia’s patient base will enjoy access to Emblem’s differentiated, high margin derivative products including capsules, oils and oral sprays, with among industry leading recognized revenue per gram rates. Patients will also access Emblem’s award-winning customer service, schedule home delivery and eCommerce platform. Scaled Production Capacity and Leading Supply: Aleafia will be a leading licensed producer of cannabis with approximately 138,000 kg of production and supply across three Ontario facilities and the industry’s largest LP to LP cannabis supply agreement. National and Global Distribution Platform: Aleafia expects to leverage Emblem’s approval to supply to the Provinces of Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Alberta; national medical distribution through Shoppers Drug Mart; and national retail distribution through Fire & Flower, Starbuds and the emerging OnePlant network. In addition, through Emblem’s joint venture with German pharmaceutical wholesaler Acnos Pharma GmbH, Aleafia expects to access the world’s largest medical cannabis market serving more than 82 million people, with access to approximately 20,000 pharmacies, along with access to Australia’s burgeoning medical cannabis market upon completion of Aleafia’s previously announced transaction with CannaPacific Pty Ltd. Industry Leading Adult-use Brands: Complementing Aleafia’s adult-use strategy via the transactions with Serruya Private Equity, Aleafia will leverage Emblem’s flagship brand Symbl, which is ranked one of the top selling recreational brands. Focus on Product Development: Aleafia will build on Emblem’s product development success. Based out of Emblem’s state-of-the-art Product Innovation Centre, product development will focus on potential innovations in high-margin, branded beverages, edibles, vape pens, topicals and concentrates for the medical and adult-use markets. Improved Capital Markets Profile: Aleafia will be a leading licensed producer appealing to a broader shareholder base, with greater access to capital and improved trading liquidity. Robust Cash Position: Aleafia and Emblem currently have access to a combined CAD $69.9 million in cash, to be used for continued product innovation and brand building, construction and development of their cultivation facilities and outdoor grow operations, to support expansion efforts and to pursue strategic opportunities and investments that maximize shareholder value. “The Emblem acquisition rapidly accelerates the execution of Aleafia’s strategy to become a vertically integrated, diversified cannabis company. It is difficult to overstate the significance of securing the highest quality medicine for our patients and Aleafia,” said Aleafia Health CEO Geoffrey Benic. “Emblem’s product leadership in the medical and adult-use sectors and highly coveted supply agreements will perfectly complement Aleafia’s cannabis production and clinic operations. This is a transformative transaction that positions Aleafia as a global cannabis leader.” “Emblem’s patient-focused product portfolio and strength in patient education, conversion and retention through GrowWise will be further bolstered by the patient acquisition capabilities of Aleafia’s Canabo clinics. The combination of the companies will form a fully integrated market leader in the medical cannabis sector, with industry leading patient counts, and the ability to immediately capitalize on full revenue potential,” said Emblem CEO Nick Dean. “Furthermore, our renowned national brands, robust footprint in emerging value-added products, and strong domestic and international growth opportunities, will cement our position of strength in this highly competitive market.” Additional Transaction Details The Transaction will be effected by way of a court-approved plan of arrangement completed under the Canada Business Corporations Act and will require approval by at least 66 2/3% of the votes cast by the shareholders of Emblem present in person or by proxy at a special meeting of Emblem shareholders. Upon completion of the Transaction, two (2) independent directors of Emblem will be appointed to serve on the board of directors of Aleafia, being Daniel Milliard and Loreto Grimaldi who will replace two (2) directors of Aleafia. The Agreement includes customary provisions including reciprocal non-solicitation provisions, subject to the right of each of Emblem and Aleafia to accept a superior proposal/competing transaction in certain circumstances, with both Emblem and Aleafia having a seven (7) business day right to match any such superior proposal/competing transaction for the other party. The Agreement also provides for reciprocal termination fees of $10 million if the Transaction is terminated in certain specified circumstances. In addition to shareholder approvals, the Transaction is subject to the receipt of certain regulatory, court and stock exchange approvals, the obtaining of material consents / waivers and the satisfaction of other conditions customary in transactions of this nature. Aleafia has entered into support and voting agreements with each of Emblem’s directors, Emblem’s CEO and CFO, along with additional shareholders who have agreed to support and vote for the Transaction and who represent in aggregate approximately 11.8% of the outstanding Emblem shares. It is expected that holders of Emblem options will receive replacement Aleafia options (on the same terms as the Emblem options), and holders of Emblem warrants will receive, upon exercise, the same consideration they would have received as if they were Emblem shareholders at the closing of the Transaction. Aleafia and Emblem have also entered into an agreement with a holder representing 69.44% of the principal amount of Emblem’s convertible debentures pursuant to which such holder has agreed not to accept any change of control offer to the extent one is made, and the parties have agreed to use their commercially reasonable efforts to amend the trust indenture to amend the change of control provisions such that they do not apply to the Transaction, and to reduce the conversion price from $2.30 to $2.00. Further information regarding the Transaction will be included in the information circular that Emblem will prepare, file, and mail in due course to its shareholders in connection with its special meeting to be held to consider the Transaction which is expected to occur before March 8, 2019. The Agreement will be filed on the SEDAR profiles of Emblem and Aleafia on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. 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Factors that could cause anticipated opportunities and actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, matters referred to above and elsewhere in Emblem’s and Aleafia’s public filings and material change reports that will be filed in respect of this Transaction which are and will be available on SEDAR. More articles issued by Aleafia Health Inc. Concord, Ontario, CANADA https://www.AleafiaHealth.com Aleafa General.jpg Emblem.png	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4959
__label__wiki	0.828839	0.828839	Egypt Closes 1,300-Member Church to 'Appease Islamic Extremists' By Morning Star News ( [email protected] ) Aug 24, 2017 11:35 AM EDT Comment Egypt ranks 22nd on Open Door USA's World Watch List of 50 countries where Christians face the most persecution. Reuters Authorities have closed a church that serves three villages in Upper Egypt on the pretext that area Muslims object to it - one of at least 15 Christian worship sites shuttered in the bishopric of Minya, sources said. Coptic Orthodox Bishop of Minya Anba Makarios spent weeks appealing to security officials to re-open the Virgin Mary and St. Paula Church in Minya Governorate's Kedwan village, which was closed in July. When those talks failed, the bishop issued a statement denying security agency assertions that area Muslims object to the 1,300-member church, saying they live peaceably with Coptic Christians and that any opposition comes from a small extremist faction. "There is actually no disagreements or disputes between the Copts and Muslims," he said. "He among them who opposes [opening the church], if any is found, gives the excuse of the necessity to obtain a security clearance. Regardless of whether these may be right in their opposition or not, the authorities instead of responding by pointing out that this is the prerogative of the state institutions, or by stating that allowing prayer is a legal right, affirm prevention of prayer! In doing so, they underscore at the same time that the opposing factions are right in their reasoning." The church served Christians from Kedwan al-Baharyia, Kedwan al-Keblyia and Masaken Kedwan in Minya, a province along the Nile south of Cairo. After meetings with local officials to get the church re-opened, Bishop Makarios made the rare decision to go public with his discontent this month and released a statement to Egyptian press. "The security apparatus has prevented Copts from practicing their rites in Kedwan, Minya, claiming that it was because of objections of some opposing factions in the village, and that it was necessary to be considerate of their feelings," Bishop Makarios said in the statement. "However, this means that there is no consideration for the feelings of the Copts and those who do not ask for anything but to pray, as if the decision belonged to the opposing factions and not to a great state such as Egypt, which should have authority and law." Church leaders believe local officials have closed the church in order to appease Islamic extremists. Hard-line Muslims damaged it after a funeral in March 2012 as police stood by, and then local officials closed it for an extended period on the pretext of security concerns rather than committing to protect it, according to church leaders. Orthodox Copts have been trying to find places of worship while minding prohibitions against potentially dangerous, mass movements of Christians, Bishop Makarios said. "Such places could be a hall, a house or even a simple room with poor ventilation. Even that is also prohibited," he said. "And although the constitution guarantees the right of worship, this right is in reality denied by the personal will of local officials. Often times, the matter has become akin to pursuing the Copts to prevent them from praying. In some instances, it has gone to the extent of using force against people and religious leaders." Egypt's constitution affirms freedom of worship, but that right is continually denied, he said. "Every time we are faced with the same hateful scenarios and justifications, such as 'The situation is tense, the security conditions do not allow,'" he said. "We have more than 15 places [of worship] closed on the order of the security apparatus, despite the existence of formal requests that are imprisoned in [desk] drawers. Also, there are 70 villages, farmsteads and hamlets without places for prayers." Police Prohibit Worship On a day that saw violent clashes in other areas of the province, police on Sunday (Aug. 20) used force to keep a church from meeting in a private home in Minya Governorate's Ezbat Al-Forn village. An area resident told Morning Star News that police said the church lacked a permit to worship in the home, but Bishop Macarios said no permit is necessary. The bishop reportedly said area Muslims have never objected to the prayers of Coptic Christians "in any place in Ezbat al-Forn." The Al-Forn Minya Coptic Association later posted an open letter to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi entitled, "We were prevented from prayer like criminals." "We were surprised to find police forces surrounding and entering the village to prevent the Egyptian Copts from prayer and were prevented from going out of our homes," it read. "We were attacked with inappropriate words ... As if we are criminals or outlaws and wanted for justice, accused of performing religious rituals. And is performing religious rituals a crime?" The message ends with a plea to stop actions against them. Local authorities reportedly said they were considering a request for a permit to hold religious services at the home, a process that in Egypt is frequently delayed or left unresolved. Coptic Woman Stabbed In Alexandria, a Coptic 40-year-old woman was stabbed earlier this week after she left the church of the Virgin Mary and Archangel Rofael. Amal Awad Abo Al-Khal, 40, was stabbed several times outside her home, which is near the church site, rights advocates said. She was immediately taken to Beit Al-Nema for surgery. Police closed Al-Hadra Street, where she was stabbed, to search for the attacker. Tags : Egypt, Islamic extremist, coptic christian, Muslim, terrorism Cave Church in Egypt Attracts 70,000 Christians Weekly To Worship Jesus Queen Elizabeth's 2018 Christmas Message: The Gospel of Christ Is 'Never Out of Date', 'Needed as Much as Ever' China Offers Thousands of Dollars to Anyone Who Will Report Christians, 'Illegal' Churches to Government U.S. Olympic Soccer Player Tobin Heath Relies Heavily on Jesus, Christian Faith Powerful Shaman Embraces Christianity on Deathbed After Dreaming of Man in 'Brilliant White Robe'	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4962
__label__wiki	0.524032	0.524032	15 Apr 2014T15:44 But That's Not On The Songsheet! Get Out Of Your Ukulele Rut Time for another ukulele rant. Well, like other rants on Got A Ukulele, actually more of a discussion piece to promote some debate and hopefully inspire someone. This time, do you want to move away from up down up down ukulele boredom? OK, OK, I can hear the angst growing, and that opening was deliberately incendiary, but do read on... I have been meaning to write this piece for some time, and actually decided not to. But then I thought about it and spoke to several players in clubs who thought it would be healthy and welcomed. ( I hope you folks were right!!). The aim is simple - how do you get beyond unison playing with your club or band when going out performing? In part, it's connected to this post I wrote some time ago - (IS IT ACCEPTABLE TO PLAY THIS ON THE UKULELE), but goes a little deeper. It starts with a confession. I really, really don't like the sound of dozens or more ukuleles playing exactly the same thing at the same time. It might just be me (suspect it isn't though) but I find the sound rather annoying in a nails on a blackboard kind of way. You see the standard tuned uke is a very trebly instrument by its very nature. Play two of those together and you are doubling that up. Play 100 together and just consider the sound. Add to that the fact that if the multiple ukes are not all precisely tuned to each other (and not just to their own clip tuners, to each other!) then you can get layers of warbly bad harmonics which kind of jar my ear. Just me? I'd much rather hear things being mixed up a little. A quick word. I am not pointing fingers here, and certainly am not aiming anything at the many ukulele clubs around the world. I take my hat off to the organisers of these clubs as getting multiple players, particularly beginners all playing together is no mean feat at all. It's also incredible to see these players stand up (when many ukers may have only been playing a matter of weeks) and perform songs. For those sort of performances, a rigid integrated team performance is absolutely necessary unless you want to alienate newcomers and beginners. I totally 'get' that system and if it gets people confident to play with others, then I think that can only be welcomed. But more recently (and this is really encouraging) I've had quite a few club players get in touch explaining they are creating a 'band' or a breakaway group, and asking for advice on 'arrangements' and changing their sound. I've seen many more clubs and units doing exactly the same thing and this is great to see. And it is particularly pleasing to see that these players recognise when they go out and perform they want to try to work on something a bit more complicated and worked out. A fuller sound if you will. Sadly though, many of the same people who have talked to me have said that they want to change, was because the previous club or band they were with were totally resistant to any form of departure from what the club has always done. In a very sad real world example I know of one such outfit who refuses to deal with anything that is 'not on the song sheet'. No transposing of chords, no individual playing parts, no changing the basic feel of the song by experimenting with alternative rhythms and patterns, no vocal parts. No, if it's not on the sheet, it's not acceptable, no more discussion... I have had it suggested to me that some 'leaders' of uke clubs prefer the status quo rather than player development... (can't think why...) What the hell is that about? At a fairly recent gig I played at in front of uke players, mid set I encouraged the audience to experiment with their playing, and if their club refused, to stamp their feet and shout about it. I got several 'hear hear's' back from the crowd and that, in part, encouraged me to get around to writing this. The song sheet really is a blessing and a curse in my opinion. I totally get them (heck I have many on this site too), but I think they can only take you so far. Worse still, many song sheets out there in internet land are actually just plain wrong (compared to being a reliable chord sequence based on the original). Many are transposed badly in order to avoid things like E chords and as such lose the feel of the song, many miss out interesting chord progressions in instrumentals or middle sections. Sure, they are a great way for a beginner to get playing quickly, and a godsend for a uke club to hand out to new players. I use them myself all the time. But they become a curse when anyone then tries to 'insist' that the playing must stick to what is on the sheet. It really doesn't. In fact, surely more fun comes from going off piste a little? Actually, I will go further. More fun really comes if you start working the chords out yourself and thinking about your own versions, variations and style. With our band, some of the songs that have proved most successful in our shows are not ones that we downloaded a sheet for, but rather kind of fell out of jam sessions, sounded good, and then one of the players went away and worked it up themselves. Far more satisfying we think. So if we are going to explore getting out of a rut with your playing, the first thing to bear in mind is that the song sheet is not gospel, it's just a guide. You ARE allowed to experiment. In fact I would positively encourage it. Sadly, I can't write a complete guide to working with ukulele band arrangements in this post. It's not just that I don't have the time or the space, it's just that it is a massive topic, with very personal elements. When we work on band arrangements, they are our own arrangements that make us sound like 'US' (we hope). They don't make ours perfect or suitable for everyone, they are just what we have worked out and we like. Others might not like them, and that is cool too - each to their own. Added to which, we have other instruments in the mix that you may not have (although I strongly feel that other instruments are a big part of any 'band' finding alternative sounds). What I can do though is provide some thinking points that may help you experiment. Not everything may work for you, but consider this. If you are in a band with five ukes and you move to getting at least half of those into playing separate parts, then you will automatically have given yourselves a far different (and for more interesting) sound. Take a look at these ideas, and bear in mind that these are just simple structural changes you can consider. One of the best ways to improve your sound of course it to improve your playing, learn to use more of the fingerboard etc. But you knew that already! Everyone is not duty bound to play exactly the same thing at the same time. Back to the song sheet dilemma again. All you are then doing is just expanding exactly the same sound to the audience, but not filling out the sound space. Speak to the band members and talk about people doing something different. Not everyone will be comfortable, and that is just fine - having a couple of ukes on rhythm doing the basic song (i.e. - whats on the sheet!), will work if you explore other avenues with the other performers. Think about the bass. And in that I don't just mean the inclusion of a bass ukulele, double bass or bass guitar (although I would heartily recommend that to offset the naturally high uke sound and fill your performance), but think about the bass on the ukes. That may sound odd for such a high pitched instrument, but even the inclusion of a low G on some of the instruments will add a different dynamic to you overall sound. Try having some of the band keep some basic strums to the low G and C of one of the ukes in a percussive style. Better still, why not look at a Baritone or a Guitar. They are allowed! Picking. Often considered scary or just overlooked by those starting out, but even a very basic picked roll over the ukulele chords joined with a partner playing the same chords with strums will immediately change your sound for the better. Lead breaks. Ah yes, release your inner guitar rock god! More seriously, if you have multiple players then you will have 'room' for one or more of your band to play out the melody or a blues lick over the top. Less can be more. Not every player needs to strum like a demon on every song. The beauty of a band with multiple players, is that certain members can just accentuate certain beats and strums in songs to give them more emphasis. Sure individual players can do this too, but if two players alternate such strums on different sounding instruments you can get some cool effects. Starts and finishes. Again, often overlooked as in many cases they are 'not on the sheet', but pick up any record you own and have a listen to some songs. Really, not that many start with "1, 2, 3, 4" and then go straight into the song. Similarly not many end with a 'dooby dee doo' and then stop. Work on each song and see if you can build up some longer starts and finishes. In most cases, these intros and endings will work through a repeat of a bridge / chorus or verse pattern, and there are no rules really. Transpose / learn your Inversions. Just because the sheet says that the song is played in the key of G, does that really suit your style and your vocal ranges. Don't try and stress the vocal chords out just to stick to the sheet - consider transposing the song to suit the majority of the band. Even when the song works and you are happy with the key, bear in mind that there are several ways to play the chords and often a chord played at a higher position can enhance your sound dramatically. There are no hard and fast rules to this - just experiment. (Oh, and an E7 is not exactly the same as an E - just learn the E...) Harmonies. Firstly on vocals - it is just a simple fact that vocal harmonies between two or three people sound hugely better than those singers performing exactly the same tune. The same works for the ukes too and you can find harmonic patterns on chord sequences that will naturally work together, yet still keep the feel of the song right. The science of harmonies is too big a subject for this blog post but I would recommend you do some other reading on the subject. Instrumentals. Another failure of many song sheets - they can often just be verse chorus verse chorus throughout. As well as missing the intro and endings, they often miss out an instrumental verse. Even if they don't miss one, there is no reason why you can't add one to both lengthen the song and allow some of your players to show off some chops in the song. Look beyond the ukulele. Perhaps the one most capable of stirring the hornets nest, and the subject of the other blog post I mentioned earlier. If you really want to work on complimenting the ukulele, getting a thicker sound, then please, please, don't be afraid of bringing other instruments into the mix. Drums, keyboards, other strings, melodicas, fiddles, whistles, brass, bass, whatever, it's all good. Challenge everything you do. A simple last thought. Record your performances and play them back. Does it sound 'samey' or 'simplistic'? If so, at your next practice, try and work on an addition. I am not suggesting you throw everything away, but week by week if you work on adding some other interesting elements, before you know it you may have a fully fledged song on your hands. But those are just ideas, and as I say, they are not compulsory and may not work for your band. But at the very least they should help you get some variation in your sound, and in doing so I strongly believe you will have more fun in your gigging exploits. Make notes of what you practice and then keep experimenting. We often try things out and then hate them, but often we usually find something we like and then try it out on stage. If it goes down badly we try again. I may well get get some questions back on this such as 'but we want to be a ukulele band'. I get that, and I am not suggesting that you stop the ukulele playing, but consider this. How many 'guitar bands' out there consist of a range of guitars, all playing exactly the same pattern, chords in every song. Mix it up! Oh and finally - no, the Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain don't sit in a line and all play exactly the same thing. Look closer! Have fun experimenting! AND! Be sure to check out my other ukulele RANTS - where I explode the many myths and bad advice that surrounds the instrument - CLICK this link! http://www.gotaukulele.com/search/label/rants Labels: articles , beginner tips , gig , gig report , rants Jeb Hoge 15 April 2014 at 15:58:00 BST Totally agreed. It's why, while I'm glad we've got a local uke organization that has regular sessions and does a yearly festival, I haven't been at all in love with the "regular session" experience. In the few I've attended, it's been...rigid. Particular. "Rules-oriented." I know the lead organizer has reasons for wanting to maintain control, but honestly, it's not that much fun. Plus the songbook is duller than dishwater and hyper-traditional, whereas I like to play a mix of pop, country, and bluegrass, and I dislike having to define strum patterns. I'm not sure how well received I'd be if I made my preferences clear. clarice 15 April 2014 at 16:31:00 BST Hoorrraaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy! Ron Miller 15 April 2014 at 17:32:00 BST Big YES. Excellent article. swoop 15 April 2014 at 18:04:00 BST Great article. Makes so much sense. Anonymous 15 April 2014 at 18:08:00 BST We at SLUGS in Leicester use a Baritone tuned an octave down but with the usual GCEA configuration. It adds resonance to the mix for some arrangements but as it has the same chord shapes allows anyone from the group to enjoy playing it. It's not the whole answer but it's a way in. A classical nylon strung guitar has some of the same properties and can be really useful without overpowering the ukuleles. It could be the same for the steel strung flat top but it needs a little restraint. Ultimately anything is viable but achieving a balance is the goal as I think you've very elegantly put. Mark Ferraby colhead 15 April 2014 at 18:15:00 BST Thanks for writing this Baz. It does all make sense if a band want to produce a fuller, richer sound. Over the 5 years we've been playing as the Ukeholics, we have added a melodica, bass uke, vocal harmonies, low G and variation in what the four ukes play and believe it really does create a more interesting sound. There are quite a few people taking to the double bass and cajon at the moment and they usually feel quite honored to be invited to join a gig. They really add to the sound. Record and playback are pretty key to working out kinks and identifying stuff that really doesn't sound that good. Andrew 15 April 2014 at 22:59:00 BST Great articlr and am happy ti say our group the DUKES is probably the total anti-thesis to playing by the book, we are always looking for variations, breaking up the vocals, tempo and strum pattern, re-arranging at will...use a Ubass, a Baritone and at times a cello, guitar, percussion, banjolele, picollo ...whatever might enhace the song. Thanks for writing this, it's a bug bear of mine too that so many feel you just plunk away together and that's all there is to it....well yes in a way it is, but not if you want tocreate your own sound and not just mimic others. Also good comment regarding record and playback by Anon above Stand up and be counted ! I am struggling to find a club that does NOT just up and down strum "Morning Town Ride" sitting in a circle.......... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH ! Darren 16 April 2014 at 08:52:00 BST Totally agree. It does take time and a lot of effort sometimes, but playing with an arrangement is a lot of fun. I play in a uke quartet called The Ukulele Light Orchestra. We often approach a new tune with the question 'right, how're we going to do this one?' It does help that we all play various instruments and there are only 4 of us. Do a YouTube search to see what I'm on about. At SnUG (The Snug Ukulele Group) at The Snug in Carnforth, the members have asked me about strumming patterns, and I refuse to give them strumming patterns, as I don't want a group of robots. I give them an onomatopoeic version of how their strumming should sound (da ca da ca da da daca or whatever, if that makes sense?) and despite being a club of 80% absolute beginners when we started this January, they are really progressing very quickly, and we will be playing at The Snug's Beer Festival in November. But before we do that, I have told them that I am going to take as many of them as possible to an open mic night beforehand, to see how everyone copes with nerves, etc. We only meet once a month, so before that beer festival, I am going to make it so that we have a meetup rehearse through the setlist once a week for a month, and I will be doing my best to encourage a layered sound, getting the more advanced players to do the fiddly bits, encourage the best singers to focus on singing, and for the ones who struggle with a song make sure they do have a role to play in the makeup of the song. It's going to be a lot of hard work and effort, but it will be worth it! Barry Maz 16 April 2014 at 10:48:00 BST Snug - that sounds great and you have really just hit the nail on the head - it DOES take a lot of hard work and effort - that is the key. Johnny Hunt 16 April 2014 at 20:02:00 BST I'm Johnny Hunt, the leader of SUGAR (Saginaw Ukulele Gurus And Rookies) It has been my observation that there are essentially three types of musicians - solo people, band people, and orchestra people. Solo people includes those who see themselves as the "voice of their generation", and write songs that seek to explain the cosmos and influence others to think as they do. They sometimes have difficulty not being the dictator, and find that it's hard to get people to "do what they're supposed to do" and keep a band together. There are also solo people who just like to keep things simple and feel that their voice and an instrument is all they need to really have. Orchestra people tend to be highly-social personalities, or perhaps even more on the beginning end of their musical development, and like being able to blend in with the group and be somewhat anonymous. The bigger the group, the better, and if it means only playing familiar songs and everybody singing the same part and strumming the same chords, so be it, because it's fun!. Then, there are band people. Band people are a hybrid between solo people and orchestra people, and like being part of a group and sharing musical experiences with friends, but still having a role that goes beyond anonymity. In a group of 30 strummers, it doesn't really affect the musical product if somebody isn't there, but, if there are four people in a band, and somebody isn't there, it's pretty obvious. Like I said, there's room for everybody, and people all have to chart their own course to find what works best for them. I think we all grow and change, and it's hard to always pigeonhole everyone into one of three categories, but, what really matters is that there needs to be a place for EVERYONE who enjoys music to participate, and uke groups are great at providing this sort of environment! Jan Powell 16 April 2014 at 20:10:00 BST Johnny - thats a very interesting take. Thank you! Thank you for this overdue and much-needed article! anonymous on april 15th referred to SLUGS usinf a baritone tuned GCEA an octave down. I'm interested, what are the strings used for this? At last someone game enough to mention the elephant in the room. Our uke group contracted the deadly "Strum Mania" virus a few years ago and withered from a robust group of 25 or so to just a few diehards who played loudly and rudely from song sheets. These people fought bravely to resist any attempt by individuals to play anything but the house style. Newcomers came and went and things looked grim for the future of music in the group. A group of ex members rejoined, stacked the committee and held and open discussion with ALL members. The unanimous result was a new format for our meetings to give everyone a chance to introduce new material and form smaller groups to work on songs. Our group is back on track and flourishing and we still set aside time for members to play together at meetings. There will always be a group of players that want to play from the song sheet with a repetitive strum. They have every right to be a part of any uke group, but they must NEVER be allowed to dictate the playing style. Johnny Hunt, I liked your comments and yes, there was also a 'star songwriter' exerting undue influence over proceedings. (Hasn't been seen for quite a while.) Thanks for bringing this up. Anonymous 11 May 2014 at 01:26:00 BST re baritone one octave lower: I am not the original Anonymous who posted this suggestion, but I just tried it out and like it already. :) I did some math and found the EADG strings off a 1/2-scale guitar work fine. each string is three semitones above their generic tuning (two for the D-string), resulting in slightly higher, but not uncomfortable string tension. I assume the four middle strings of a regular full scale guitar will also do the job. thesumoftheparts 19 January 2015 at 02:05:00 GMT I liked johnny hunts analysis too. William Whitaker 26 May 2015 at 22:49:00 BST May I add my tuppence worth? I have found most people discover the uke later in life after having been told they would never carry a song or play an instrument. What they have achieved is commendable but they are content to stick with what they feel comfortable with and not venture outside the boundaries of what they feel they can achieve. Some are just plain lazy and do the minimal preparation and practice so the number of chords in their quiver is limited. Some steadfastly refuse to attempt anything new, for example barre chords. And finally the amout of possessiveness in the leaders who have 'created' the group is sometimes staggering. Anything like a threat or a hint of rebellion or something new is rejected quickly. Loosen up people. The uke is a universal instrument and horrors are you may learn something. William Lan Yarbrough 19 October 2016 at 15:41:00 BST Baz! This is a great contribution to the ukulele community. I predict it will be forwarded abd shared widely among members of Uke Clubs with a Supreme ÜberChunkaChunkaGruppenLeiter who resists or even forbids deviation from the unison ChunkaChunka sound. Quite the Revolutionary, you! Like the yeast in your ale, you can die as a group if you just keep chewing through the same stuff until it poisons your appetite. THANK YOU fir pointing out where adding a little different sugar and spice can create a better brew. Strum On! Anonymous 19 October 2016 at 17:34:00 BST Hi you are a bit late with this! Our bands have been playing parts for the last two years. We do however still have nine bands that offer seats to players that enjoy a strum and a sing! The ukulele should include everyone. Try and keep up if you are going to be an internet guru. Barry Maz 19 October 2016 at 17:56:00 BST Congratulations for missing that this post was written 2 years ago. I re-shared it because I've been told of three examples recently where clubs had descended into pointlessness because the club leaders were being so restrictive. Not entirely sure what your nine bands are as you chose to stay anynonymous, but I think you will note that the post isn't aimed at one particular club, it's more of an encouragement for people to branch out. Yes, the ukulele should include everyone, but that wasn't my point either. No, not a guru, just a writer who seems to have a knack of touching a nerve here and there.. Frank Yule 19 October 2016 at 21:06:00 BST From the first 2 months starting to play the baritone I have always felt this way the second month I joined a group lasted two sessions just not my thing , the ukulele has a far superior sound than up down up down in a 50 group thing I agree with you Barry. I believe the Up/Down methodology restricts learning. Music is a personal "feel" thing, so playing music should be a "feel" trip. I have started the reform but I am but a lonely Bolshevik in a sea of four stringed tedious mediocrity. I have to remain Anonymous to protect my family from any repercussions. But I'm with you brother ........ in spirit at least! Jon Collins 20 October 2016 at 09:02:00 BST Yes, yes and many more times yes :) I'd add that writing out songs is a really good way to understand what's behind a song. There's a problem behind the 'song sheet' which is the 'song book', i.e. if it's not in the book, it doesn't exist. As a result it can be all too easy to play the same songs, reinforcing the (strum) pattern. The answer is simpler than people might think - look on chord sites, listen to original songs and covers, and start having a go! All the best, Jon PlinkyPinky 30 October 2016 at 09:41:00 GMT IN DEFENSE OF UKULELE GROUPS I have been playing the uke for only six weeks and have found the North Staffordshire group I have joined to be invaluable. I watch tutors on YouTube, read the Ukulele for Dummies and read articles on Got a Uke but there is nothing more focusing than playing in a group. It has helped me to develop from a three note novice to a fairly competent strummer and chord changer in just a month. At first, sitting with fifty others on stacking chairs, playing from Jim's uke songbook projected on the wall seemed so uncool, but once I had nailed Plastic Jesus and rolled on like a Wagon Wheel, I could forget that I love ELP and Metallica; it is the taking part. As someone else said, I am not overly confident about either my playing or my singing voice but hiding in the crowd, I enjoy trying. Besides, I spend a couple of hours playing in a group, there are 168 hours in a week for me to spend playing on my own doing finger picking, or playing songs with E chords in them. I doubt that I will stay with the group forever, but it is a boon for me at the moment. I guess playing in my living room with four or five others will be more musical and harmonious, but that's not for now. Barry Maz 30 October 2016 at 09:44:00 GMT I quite agree with you and no need to defend groups - this was not a slight on all groups - it was more a shout against those that restrict their players wayne thorp 8 January 2017 at 09:45:00 GMT Yes yes yes on all accounts lastcardlouis 19 June 2018 at 07:16:00 BST I've only just come across this rant, but honestly I could have written most of it myself. As a solo performer of little consequence but trying to develop a recognisable style of my own, I choose songs I like and then tweak them mercilessly until I'm happy. Organisers keep inviting me back to their festivals so I'd say it's working. Hmmm. The bass. I have a background in traditional jazz, where the bass is either a proper grown-up string bass or a tuba/sousaphone and is fundamental to the beat and tempo. My experience in the uke world is that there are lots of people walking round with U-basses, but few can actually play and even fewer have any idea of the role a bass should play in a group. Your idea re the lower G and C strings is good and in lots of tunes a bass line of sorts can be developed. I've actually wondered about a ukulele and tuba combination. There's the novelty aspect but the right song could work nicely. Finding a willing tuba-ophonist might be challenging... Nickie McNichols 19 November 2018 at 01:31:00 GMT UBass, yes! I've seen (heard) the UBass enhance many a jam session. I do take umbrage to inclusion of the guitar. They are simply too loud, too large, and too intrusive. I've had to ask guitar players and even large loud bass guitar players to leave. It's no fun for the ukulele players being covered up by instruments that are just too loud. I also banned banjoukes from my jams, but had a banjouke jam once a year. It was very loud! gal guppy 3 February 2019 at 21:18:00 GMT Moving ahead to 2019. I am one of those who is learning ukulele (going on 4 years). I want to strum the way I feel the song is leading me. I am working on barre chords and learn reggae (on my own, it seems, because the rest are just happy to follow the song sheet. I have been directed that "majority rules". How does one determine that the majority has a preferance when no one is given an alternative choice? I enjoy music from different genres. Yes, it's my take that a "possessive" slant is at work in our group. Group leaders should take note. Don't suck the happy out of what started out as fun.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4963
__label__wiki	0.947435	0.947435	Kim Kardashian’s surrogate initially didn’t know whose baby she was carrying The baby is due next month By Anna Lewis Kim Kardashian West has revealed that her surrogate had no idea who she was carrying a baby for to begin with. The surrogate for their third child only found out the couple she was carrying for a few weeks into her pregnancy. The 37-year-old revealed on The Real that she was terrified that the surrogate wouldn’t be happy it was them or that she’d not like her and West. She said: "She didn’t know at the beginning. She didn’t know. You could do it totally anonymously. You could go that route. "And I just felt like, whoever is carrying my baby, what if they weren’t a fan of me or my husband? What if they didn’t want to be carrying our baby? I wanted to give them that choice, and be proud and on the same page. I wanted a relationship with her." Kevin MazurGetty Images How Kim Kardashian made $10 million in one day But luckily for Kardashian, the woman – who is in her mid 20s and already has two children of her own – is a fan of Kardashian, West and the show that started it all. "She was really excited," Kardashian said. "She was someone who had watched the show – not like a super fan, that it would have been uncomfortable, but she’d seen my struggle and seen how open I was about it, so she was really proud to do it." According to reports, Kardashian and West are expecting their first child sooner than we originally thought. Early reports had January as the due date, but according to TMZ, the little bundle of joy could be arriving in December. Below: Kim and Kayne's wedding album More From Celebrity news Scarlett Johnasson clarifies casting comments Beyoncé and the Duchess of Sussex finally meet Princess Diana's gym sweater just sold for $50k Kim Cattrall opens up about her brother's suicide Serena: Meghan "couldn't be a better friend" Irina Shayk says she still believes in marriage Kate and Meghan enjoy a day out at the polo Royal fans defend the Duchess of Sussex Meghan's character in the final season of Suits Sarah Jessica Parker reported co-star on set Kim Kardashian just threw a lavish baby shower Why Kim didn't invite her surrogate to her shower Kim and Kanye reveal name of third child Kim Kardashian shares the frst photo of new baby Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's Christmas photo is everything you'd expect it to be Kim was present when her surrogate gave birth	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4968
__label__wiki	0.667126	0.667126	Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information. Getting Leadership on Board for Security Making the Case for Compliance Resources Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • September 3, 2013 If your organization's leadership has been lukewarm to funding information security efforts, it's time to turn up the heat. See Also: The Application Security Team's Framework For Upgrading Legacy Applications Enforcement of the HIPAA Omnibus Rule starts on Sept. 23, and non-compliance penalties can range up to $1.5 million per HIPAA violation. There are lots of leaders who make decisions about resources and spending who have a lack of understanding about what's required. But the cost of a breach goes far beyond potential federal penalties, including forensics, remediation, patient outreach and credit monitoring - not to mention potential lawsuits and a bruised reputation. So clearly, breach prevention is a good investment. And you'd also better be prepared for the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights' random HIPAA compliance audits, slated to resume soon. It's not just covered entities that need to worry about possible OCR enforcement actions. Under HIPAA Omnibus, business associates, as well as their subcontractors, are also directly liable for HIPAA compliance. That includes cloud services providers and health information exchange organizations. Also keep in mind that OCR has had a pattern of cherry picking a variety of different HIPAA cases to spotlight in recent resolution agreements and settlements to emphasize that all types of organizations, including small clinics and even state agencies, are subject to enforcement (see WellPoint to Pay $1.7 Million Settlement). My guess is that at least one of the first enforcement actions that OCR will take after Sept. 23 when the HIPAA Omnibus compliance grace period ends will be a case involving a business associate. Why? Because since September 2009, when the HIPAA breach notification rule under HITECH Act went into effect, more than 20 percent of the major breaches reported have involved a business associate. Taking a Chance Some experts predict that many covered entities and business associates won't bother stepping up their security efforts unless they, or one of their close peers, is smacked with a hefty federal penalty. "Until there is a consequence, businesses will take their chances," says Mac McMillan, CEO of the consulting firm CynergisTek. The problem with information security efforts is that they require expertise and technology - and that can be costly. Getting spending approved by the senior executives who hold the purse strings can prove challenging. "A big barrier is a lack of executive support for strongly implementing all compliance requirements," says security specialist Rebecca Herold, partner at the Compliance Helper and CEO of The Privacy Professor, a consulting firm. "There are lots of leaders who make decisions about resources and spending who have a lack of understanding about what's required." McMillan tells the story of a healthcare CISO who has requested funding for encryption for the last three years. "But it gets chopped each year," he says. "This is not a smart business decision. The average cost of a breach far outweighs the cost of encrypting devices." The CISO finally got the OK for encryption funding once the CEO, CFO and chief medical officer became much better informed about the potential costs of dealing with a breach, McMillan says. Unfortunately, many other organizations also lack information security governance maturity, McMillan says. Leaders "won't support what they don't know about," he says. McMillan says that a recent breach at Advocate Medical Group, a Chicago-area physician group practice, illustrates what can happen when security is inadequate. The theft of four unencrypted computers at the medical group may have exposed information on about 4 million patients. Besides the lack of encryption, the apparent practice of keeping millions of patient records on desktop computers shows a lack of attention to security, McMillan contends. Now Advocate faces investigations at both the state and federal levels. Once HIPAA Omnibus Rule enforcement ramps up, many more organizations will undoubtedly face investigations and potential penalties. So if your organization has been procrastinating about sound security and HIPAA compliance practices, it's time for you to get serious about serving as a catalyst for action. If you have any good examples of how to win support for information security funding, please share them in the comment area below. https://www.healthcareinfosecurity.com/blogs/getting-leadership-on-board-for-security-p-1542	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4971
__label__cc	0.665371	0.334629	Opportunities Diversify at ICE's Career Fair This September, ICE hosted its bi-annual Career Fair and Networking Reception. October 22, 2013 by Jessie Craig Over the years we’ve seen many changes in career trends here at ICE. With changes in the job market as a whole, and with the introduction of new programs at the school (Hospitality Management, Cake Decorating and Bread Baking) in addition to our long-established programs (Culinary, Pastry and Culinary Management), we find ourselves hosting students and alumni with a multitude of backgrounds and career goals. We see alumni with extensive career histories seeking alternative careers within the industry that will allow them to merge their diverse talents and experiences, and seeking part-time work in addition to full-time kitchen careers; and current students find themselves focusing mainly on the curriculum’s Externship program, which they hope will launch their budding careers. In response to these emerging trends, ICE has greatly expanded the scope of our Career Fair. We host twice as many employers as we did a mere three years ago in 2010. We encourage our exhibitors to come with an open mind so that they may find an alumnus who could fulfill a non-traditional role that they’ve had difficulty filling, or an eager current student with the potential to be molded into their future star employee. We no longer invite just the big restaurant groups to join us, but also include hotels, consulting companies, caterers, online job resources, and networking groups. Union Square Hospitality Group As for our students and alumni, we encourage an attitude of preparedness and exploration. The Career Services department hosted several “Career Fair Prep Sessions” leading up to the big day. Career Services Advisors held one-on-one meetings not only to refine resumes but also to discuss individual career goals and approach tactics. We want each and every attendee to understand that they are a unique individual, and feel prepared to go after their dream job in the industry by having the necessary information and tools to create a well-honed career pitch. Craft Restaurant Group On the day of the Career Fair, close to 150 students and alumni attended to meet with industry chefs and HR directors and explore current and future opportunities. Exhibitors represented all facets of the industry and included such recognizable names as Dinex Restaurant Group, Craft Restaurant Group, Union Square Hospitality Group, Spice Market, Momofuku, Abigail Kirsch, Club Med, Four Seasons New York, Harri.com and many more. We excitedly continue to hear back from attendees who found an opportunity to trail or interview for a new opportunity, and from employers who were able to find a good fit for their company. If you are one of our alumni, please join us for our next Career Fair and Networking Reception in the spring, and feel free to reach out to the Career Services Department for any current or future career guidance! 07.16.19 Culinary Arts Make the Most of Summer Mushrooms Sara Tane Makes Breakfast, Salads and Sandwiches in Mod 2 Chef Barry on Finding Your Culinary Voice	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4997
__label__wiki	0.679855	0.679855	Car ReviewsLifestyleMotoring New 2018 Honda Civic Diesel Reviewed By Tim Barnes-Clay, Motoring Journalist – tweeting @carwriteups It’s awesome to think the Civic has been in production since 1972. The Civic Mk10 was launched last year and has already proven to be a step-up from the older model. Its design has transformed. The latest Civic is like a pocket-sized saloon; it looks smoother around the snoop, and the tail end has a sharp, even shape. Step inside the cabin, and immediately you can see the preceding car’s split-dash has been superseded by a niftier design. In some ways it’s evocative of the dashboard layouts Honda produced 20 years ago. This is a thumbs-up to an era when the Japanese firm made some of its best motors. The new Honda Civic is currently assembled in Swindon, a plant that has produced well-made vehicles for a good while now. The British factory is building the hatchback not just for the United Kingdom, but for the whole planet. So, the present Civic is the maiden ‘global’ model, meaning it’s being constructed with no specialised changes for territories, other than the adjustments for right and left-hand drive markets. Crowning the features of the contemporary Civic is Honda’s ‘Connect’ infotainment system, which is easy to hook up to Apple Car Play and Android Auto. The other top billing, in terms of equipment, is a safety technology bundle, branded as ‘Sensing’. It melds several areas of technology to keep you alive and well. It encompasses forward collision warning, lane keeping assistant, traffic sign recognition and adaptive cruise control. Due to modifications to the structure of the Honda Civic, the ‘Magic Seats’ that made for ingenuous loading of awkward objects are now not in attendance. Regardless of this, the boot still has a cargo capacity of 478-litres, so it isn’t an issue. Its new petrol-powered units are first-rate, with lots of keen delivery. And, now it’s time for Honda to usher in its 120PS 1.6-litre diesel to the Civic line-up. Due in UK dealerships at the end of February, the up-to-the-minute oil-burner will sell from £20,120. You can order one now, but you’ll have to put up with a six-speed manual version of the 1.6-litre i-DTEC. If you’re not desperate to add your name to the order books yet, or you hate manual ‘boxes, then you might want to wait until the summer. Then the Civic diesel will become available with a nine-speed automatic gearbox. The 120PS power unit was first uncovered at Frankfurt’s Motor Show last year. Capable of 0-62mph in a laidback 10.5 seconds, the diesel motor is a greatly reworked version of the former car’s engine. Honda has lowered friction for better efficiency, and it has cut vibration, harshness and noise levels. The Japanese auto-maker says that the entering 1.6-litre i-DTEC will do up to 80.7mpg, and is one of the first vehicles to be assessed on the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure. This new analysis uses real-world driving information as a replacement for the controversial laboratory-result-only test centres. A quartet of trims are available for the manual version of the new Civic diesel. The basic S starts the ball rolling at a shade over £20,000. Then there’s the middle ground SE at £20,220, the SR at £22,065 and finally there’s the EX. This flagship diesel will set you back just under £25,000. Features for the top model encompass a leather interior, heated front seats and adaptive dampers. The car can also be bought with an optional £600 Tech Pack. This includes wireless phone charging, heated rear seats and LED lights. Undoubtedly, the tenth incarnation of the Civic is an improvement over the last model, handling well on the test route that we took it out on around Rome. The six-speed manual gearbox feels outstanding in the hand and satisfying to work with. It’s also to the hatchback’s credit that it stays quiet and refined, irrespective of the diesel engine. The 2018 1.6 i-DTEC Civic is a product Honda should be proud of, and it brings the fight to core competitors like the VW Golf and Ford Focus. Pros ‘n’ Cons Attractive √ Hi-tech √ Kit √ British-built √ Laidback performance X Max speed:125 mph 0-62 mph: 10.5 secs Combined mpg: 80.7 Engine layout: 1597cc four-cylinder turbo diesel Max. power (PS): 120 CO2: 93 g/km Priced from: £20,120 Lexus RX450h L Premier 2018 reviewed The Isuzu D-Max and Subaru XV go head to head First Drive Review: 2018 Honda Civic Type-R Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Diesel Reviewed DS5 Performance Line BlueHDi 180 Review New Jeep Cherokee 2.2 Diesel How To Plan The Perfect Staycation Keeping up with the Millennials	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line4999
__label__wiki	0.915342	0.915342	The calendar won't turn by tipoff, but America's Original March Madness is officially underway as the IHSA Class 1A & 2A Girls Basketball State Finals return to Redbird Arena on the campus of Illinois State University in Normal on Friday and Saturday, February 22-23. Lee Hall and Patricia-Babcock McGraw will bring viewers the 1A action, while Dave Bernhard and Rachel Galligan step in to call the 2A games. Piper Shaw and Joe Brand will handle the hosting and sideline duties, along with the finals of the Country Financial Three-Point Showdown. Both state champs from a year ago are back to defend their crowns in Schlarman (1A) and Marshall (2A), respectively. EASTLAND COUGARS (30-4) TRI-COUNTY TITANS (29-4) Fourth-ranked Eastland comes to the Final Four on a 16-game win streak with all five postseason games decided by 13 or more points. A third-place finish five years ago was the Cougars lone previous state finals appearance. Coach Nicole Brinker (100-30, four years) boasts a 1-2 punch in junior guard Erin Henze (16.3 ppg, 4.2 apg, 3.6 rpg) and sophomore forward Karlie Krogman (11.2 ppg, 7.1 rpg). Junior guard Lydia Coatney (10.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg) gives Eastland a third double-figure scorer. 2019 makes a half-dozen state finals trips for the Tri-County Titans, a coop between Kansas, Oakland and Shiloh. The No. 6-ranked Raiders finished fourth eight years ago, but coach Joe Morrisey (121-31, five years) is making his first appearance. Tri-County enters the Final Four on a 12-game win streak, including a 33.4 average margin of victory in the postseason. Watch out for the trio of sophomore guard Tayler Barry (15.6 ppg), senior center Kiersten Price-Wilson (12.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg) and senior guard Harley Barry (11.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 4.5 apg). LEWISTOWN LADY INDIANS (31-1) SCHLARMAN ACADEMY HILLTOPPERS (31-2) No. 2 Lewistown makes its return to the state finals after a Class A runner-up finish in 2000. Four of Lewistown's five postseason opponents were rematches from the regular-season. Look for junior guard Anna Heffren (18.7 ppg, 4.6 apg, 3.7 rpg), junior guard/forward Sydney Shaeffer (13.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg) and senior forward Hannah Burdess (7.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg) to be big-time contributors. Coach Greg Bennett (291-223, 17 years) has his team riding a 10-game win streak following a 21-0 start to the season. Reigning state champion and top-ranked Schlarman, winners of 19 in a row, is back at the state finals, looking to join Aquin (2012, 2013) and Hinckley-Big Rock (2009, 2010) as the only repeat 1A champs. Senior guard and McDonald's All-American Anaya Peoples (20.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.8) is hopes to hoist another title trophy before heading to play at the University of Notre Dame. Aside from his daughter, Coach Keith Peoples (185-49, eight years) will also rely on junior forward Capria Brown (19.1 ppg, 3.5 apg) and senior guard Janiah Newell (12.7 ppg). CHICAGO MARSHALL COMMANDOS (25-8) HILLSBORO HILLTOPPERS (29-5) Reigning state champion and fifth-ranked Marshall are back in the Final Four the 22nd time under legendary coach Dorothy Gaters (1,131-206, 44 years). The Commandos look to repeat as state champs for the third in program history (1989-90, 1992-93). Half of Marshall's losses came during a four-game streak in December. Senior forward Brandi Hudson (17.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg) and senior guard Dashiera Butts (10.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg) provide veteran leadership alongside fellow offensive catalyst Jalyn Jimenez (9.5 ppg). No. 9 Hillsboro comes back to the state finals for the first time since winning the 2006 Class A state title. Senior guard Sammi Matoush has been dominate this season, averaging 25.5 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. Look for senior forward Aubrey Rupert (8.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg) and senior guard Kylie Meier (8.0 ppg) to contribute for the Hiltoppers, who are on a nine-game win streak. Bret Tuetken (344,198, 18 years) was the coach the last time Hillsboro won the state championship. ST. JOSEPH-OGDEN SPARTANS (28-4) TEUTOPOLIS LADY SHOES (32-4) St. Joseph-Ogden, ranked No. 4, gets its program's first shot at a state trophy following a 2007 Class A super-sectional appearance. The Spartans are on a 15-game win streak under coach Kevin Taylor (49-13, two years). Senior forward Bree Trimble (16.9 ppg, 6.3 rpg) hopes to follow in her brother Brandon's steps, as he led SJO to the boys basketball state title in 2016. Senior Peyton Crowe (11.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg) and junior guard Hannah Dukeman (8.3 ppg, 3.7 apg) are both key contributors as well. Teutopolis, last season's third-place finisher, makes it second successive trip to the Final Four and fourth state appearance since 2014. The Lady Shoes will leave Redbird this weekend with the Lady Shoes 15th state trophy in program history. The No. 7 Wooden Shoes are on a 12-game win streak under Laurie Thompson (356-91, 14 years). Balance for Teutopolis comes in the form of sophomore guard Lexie Niebrugge (12.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg), senior guard Sadie Bueker (9.4 ppg) and junior forward Claire Bushur (9.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg). 11:00 a.m. - Eastland vs. 1:00 p.m. - Lewistown vs. Schlarman 5:30 p.m. - Marshall vs. 7:15 p.m. - St. Joseph-Ogden vs. Teutopolis WBYS 1560 AM/93.7 FM (Canton) Lewistown only WCCI 100.3 FM (Savanna) Eastland only WDAN 1490 AM (Danville) Schlarman only WKJT 102.3 FM (Effingham) Teutopolis only WMCI 101.3 FM (Mattoon) Tri-County only WPXN 104.9 FM (Paxton) St. Joseph-Ogden only WSMI 106.1 FM (Litchfield) Hillsboro only	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line5002
__label__cc	0.639607	0.360393	Linwood Funeral Homes Funeral Homes in Linwood, KS Below you fill find all funeral homes and cemeteries in or near Linwood. Leavenworth County funeral flowers can be purchased from one of the local funeral shops we partner with. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory After having grown up in the Vinland community of southeast Douglas County, Charles Rumsey began his career in the funeral business in 1916 in Tonganoxie, Kansas. In 1920, Charles Rumsey moved to Lawrence and, along with his brothers, J.C. and... 601 Indiana St, Lawrence, KS 66044 - Penwell Gabel Funeral Home Kansas City craftsman D.W. Newcomer asked to make casket by a friend and begins business. We providing compassionate funeral care has been our family tradition. 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Families call on Dengel & Son Mortuary because of the peace of mind... 235 S Hickory St, Ottawa, KS 66067 - Clearview City Basehor Nearby Funeral Homes for Linwood Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services Alden-Harrington Funeral Home 214 Oak St Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Amos Family Funeral Home 10901 Johnson Dr Amos Family South Funeral Home 10113 Lenexa Dr Cedar Crest Memorial 32665 Lexington Ave De Soto, KS 66018 Chapel Hill - Butler Funeral Home Chapel Oaks Funeral Home 820 Liberty St, P.O. Box 416 Oskaloosa, KS 66066 Charter Funerals Sunset Chapel 16731 Springdale Rd 235 S Hickory St Ottawa, KS 66067 Highland Park Funeral Home 3801 State Ave Joseph A Butler & Son Funeral 1844 Minnesota Ave Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home Lawrence Funeral Chapel Mc Gilley & Frye Funeral Home 105 E Loula St Mc Gilley & Hoge Johnson County Meyers Family Funeral Home 6300 Parallel Ave 14275 S Blackbob Rd Porter Funeral Homes 8535 Monrovia St Quisenberry Funeral Home Tonganoxie, KS 66086 Sci Funeral Scc of Missouri Simmons Funeral Home Skradski Funeral Home Spectrum Family Service Incorporated Thatchers Mortuary Incorporated The Maple Hill Funeral Home 3300 Shawnee Dr Warren-Mc Elwain Mortuary 1003 E John L Williams Dr Eudora, KS 66025 Watkins Brothers Mem Chapel 4000 Emanuel Cleaver Ii Blvd Linwood is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Lawrence. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 375. Linwood Obituaries It was noted by Louisburg Herald on October 5th, 2015 that Sharon Kay Woody (Johnson) passed away in Linwood, Kansas. Ms. Woody was 63 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sharon Kay's life. It was disclosed by Miami County Republic on April 24th, 2013 that Frederick William "Fred" Jr Morch? passed away in Linwood, Kansas. Morch? was 60 years old. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frederick William "Fred" Jr's life. It was noted by Topeka Capital-Journal on November 14th, 2012 that John E Winsor perished in Linwood, Kansas. Winsor was 72 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor John E's life. It was noted by Topeka Capital-Journal on December 14th, 2011 that Paul Francis Logsdon perished in Linwood, Kansas. Logsdon was 83 years old and was born in Canton, MO. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Paul Francis's life. It was written by Modesto Bee on January 26th, 2010 that Mary Catherine Welch (Carson) passed away in Modesto, California. Ms. Welch was 85 years old and was born in Linwood, KS. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mary Catherine's life. It was reported by The Journal-World on July 16th, 2006 that Linda Jean Kost (Cook) died in Linwood, Kansas. Ms. Kost was 57 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Linda Jean's life. It was noted on August 17th, 2005 that Mildred Josephine White (Nuessen) died in Linwood, Kansas. Ms. White was 84 years old. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mildred Josephine's life. It was reported on August 17th, 2005 that Mildred Josephine White (Nuessen) died in Linwood, Kansas. Ms. White was 84 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mildred Josephine's life. It was reported on June 16th, 2004 that Lonn L King passed on in Linwood, Kansas. King was 69 years old and was born in Brooklyn, WI. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lonn L's life. Linwood is a city in Leavenworth County, Kansas County, Kansas, United States, about 15 miles (24 km) east of Lawrence, Kansas The population was 374 at the United States Census, 2000 census. Image:hjcake.jpg Journeycake, last Delaware Chief. . . . . Funeral Homes in De Soto Funeral Homes in Eudora Funeral Homes in Bonner Springs Funeral Homes in Kansas City Funeral Homes in Topeka Funeral Homes in Wichita Funeral Homes in Hutchinson Funeral Homes in Pittsburg We work with local florists and flower shops to offer same day delivery. You will find budget sympathy flowers in Linwood here. Our funeral flowers are cheap in price but not in value. What To Do When Someone Dies: Stocks and Investments One of the types of financial property that commonly passes from one person to another when a death occurs are stocks, bonds, and other kinds of money market investments. 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__label__cc	0.530968	0.469032	Gift Planning Officer League of Conservation Voters Junior (3-4 Years) The League of Conservation Voters (LCV) works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues. LCV’s work to protect and advocate for the environment is rooted in our commitment to racial, social and environmental justice. Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by climate change and pollution. For this reason, racial justice and equity are inextricably linked to protecting our environment. Within the organization, we are actively building a workplace culture that demonstrates how we value equity and inclusion through more intentional and inclusive practices. We are committed to building an organization that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. LCV is seeking a Gift Planning Officer to join our robust and talented fundraising team. This new position will grow the planned giving program to help meet our strategic plan fundraising goals. The Gift Planning Officer will identify, cultivate, and track prospects with the capacity and interest in a planned gift to benefit LCV or its sister organization, LCV Education Fund. In coordination with the Senior Director of Development Marketing, the Gift Planning Officer will shape and grow a model for a planned giving program that ensures the longevity of the organizations and supports future programs and strategy. Secure new bequest intentions for LCV and LCVEF. Manage the John “Jay” Harris Society, ensuring appropriate stewardship with existing planned gift donors and building the reputation of the Society. Respond to inquiries by prospective donors in a timely manner via telephone, proposals, and email. Address donor questions and concerns about planned giving. Arrange visits with donors and prospects throughout the country to solicit new gifts and to reconfirm commitments. Work closely with the major gifts program to recommend cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Upon notification of gift or future gift intention, ensure donors are thanked. Record donor information and update records as needed in appropriate database. Ensure appropriate communication with estates. Expand portfolio of prospective donors to include more people of color; broaden our current methods of identifying, cultivating and soliciting such donors. Educate our current and prospective donors about the racial justice and equity work in which we are engaged. Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in fundraising, including a successful track record of personally meeting with donors and closing gifts. Experience directly qualifying, cultivating and soliciting planned giving prospects, including developing solicitation strategy from identification through stewardship. Experience with estate planning, planned giving strategies and tax treatments (e.g. trusts, charitable gift annuities, beneficiary designated gifts and life insurance) required. Issue advocacy, organizing and/or political fundraising experience preferred. Direct response marketing experience preferred. Skills: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; self-motivated; exhibits strong judgment; and able to work independently and as a part of a team. Must be creative, diplomatic, proactive, disciplined, and able to think strategically. An active and curious listener with a knack for building relationships and the ability to speak with authority as an organizational representative. Well organized and detail-oriented. Systems oriented with ability to use and navigate a database. Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV and LCV Education Fund. Conditions: Must be willing to travel, able to work hours in excess of stated office hours to get the job done, as needed. The position is based in Washington, D.C. To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Gift Planning Officer” in the subject line by July 29, 2019. No phone calls please.	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line5011
__label__wiki	0.595019	0.595019	Wichita State-San Diego State scouting report \| The Wichita Eagle Wichita State-San Diego State scouting report WICHITA STATE AT NO. 17 SAN DIEGO STATE When: 9:05 tonight Where: Viejas Arena, San Diego Records: WSU 5-1, SDSU 7-0 F Aaron Ellis 6-9 Sr. 3.3 3.2 F Graham Hatch 6-4 Sr. 5.5 4.5 C J.T. Durley 6-7 Sr. 12.5 2.7 G Toure Murry 6-4 Jr. 10.8 x-3.8 G David Kyles 6-4 Jr. 14.8 2.7 San Diego St. (7-0) F Kawhi Leonard 6-7 So. 16.3 10.1 F Billy White 6-8 Sr. 11.0 4.3 F Malcolm Thomas 6-9 Sr. 8.9 6.0 G Chase Tapley 6-2 So. 9.4 2.3 G D.J. Gay 6-0 Sr. 10.6 x-3.3 x-assists Wichita State: The Shockers lead the series 5-0, last defeating the Aztecs during the 1976-77 season. . . . Murry is 17 of 18 from the free-throw line (94.4 percent). G Joe Ragland is 11 of 11. . . . . Kyles is 21 of 36 from three-point range (58.3 percent) and needs to make two more to equal his total from his first two seasons. . . . Ragland started three games before defensive problems set in. “He’s got to work on defense and knowing what a foul is and what a foul isn’t,” WSU coach Gregg Marshall said. “Just figuring out the game at this level. He’s getting better. I thought he was pretty good (against Chicago State).” Ragland is handling the ball to Marshall’s satisfaction. He has 19 assists and six turnovers and his 3.2 assist-to-turnover ratio is the best on the team. San Diego State: The Aztecs return five starters from a team that won the Mountain West Conference Tournament and lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Tennessee. . . . Gay is 12 of 29 from three-point range (41.4 percent). . . . San Diego State’s weak spot is at the line. It is 67 of 104 (64.4 percent). White is 0 for 3 despite starting all seven games. . . . The Aztecs are 7-0 for the second time under coach Steve Fisher, the former Michigan coach. They have won 17 straight non-conference home games. . . . Wednesday’s sellout crowd of 12,414 was the earliest sellout during a season in the arena’s history. WSU coaches react to $14 million Student-Athlete Success Center Five minutes with WSU’s Fred VanVleet at the NBA Finals Early Marshall-era Shockers like Durley, Stutz excited to ‘wear black and gold’ again By Taylor Eldridge The Aftershocks has given players from early in the Gregg Marshall era like J.T. Durley and Garrett Stutz a chance to rekindle their friendship. The Wichita State basketball alumni team is playing in the 2019 TBT. MORE WICHITA STATE SHOCKERS ‘No place like home.’ Wichita State alumni team begins practices at Koch Arena Las Vegas experience shows WSU’s McDuffie and Frankamp ‘where basketball can take you’ Shockers Q&A: 2019 starting lineup, WSU’s ceiling and floor and next year’s AAC finish ‘We hate to see them go’: WSU athletic director opens up about UConn’s departure from AAC Eric Wedge completes his first Wichita State baseball staff with standout recruiter ‘I feel like I’m good enough’: WSU’s Conner Frankamp gets shot in NBA Summer League	cc/2019-30/en_middle_0064.json.gz/line5012

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