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Veteran Crawls Across The Finish Line Of The Boston Marathon To Honour Fallen Friends
On Boston's Marathon Monday, thousands of determined people ran across the finish line on Boylston Street. But one resilient man didn't run across -- he crawled.
His name is Micah Herndon, and he is a Marine veteran who told himself he would do anything to finish the race.
The vet from Ohio told CBS Boston his legs locked after 35 kilometres.
Herndon, who served in Afghanistan, fell to the ground. Others might have given up and waited for medical assistance, but Herndon started crawling.
He wasn't in the race for himself, he was doing it to honor three Marine comrades who died in a bombing attack overseas. He has their names tattooed on his hand, and they gave him strength during the marathon.
"I say their last names out loud while I'm listening to my music," Herndon told CBS Boston. "I just repeat: 'Ballard, Hamer, Juarez. Ballard, Hamer, Juarez.'"
During the marathon, there were signs all around Herndon that reminded him of the fallen troops. Two soldiers in army fatigues carried an exhausted runner across the finish line.
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Two wounded warriors crossed the finish line together, hoisting an American flag in the air.
These runners fought through the pain and finished the race no matter their circumstances. Herndon knew he could do the same.
As the crowd cheered for Herndon, he repeated his own chant to himself: "Ballard, Hamer, Juarez. Ballard, Hamer, Juarez."
Finally, after pushing through the pain for 3 hours and 40 minutes, Herndon crossed the blue and yellow finish line on his hands and knees.
Officials immediately pulled him into a wheelchair. Herndon was exhausted, but he did it -- all in the name of his fallen friends.
"The pain that I was going through is nothing compared to the pain that they went through," he said.


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Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Developing New Products and other Invention topics.
Often, one of the biggest obstacles inventors face in trying to bring their invention to new product introduction is funding. From patent and attorney fees to developing prototypes and marketing, it takes a considerable budget to bring an invention to fruition.
Community of Science (COS) has grants programs for research and development as does the Defense Department's SBIR and STTR programs, the Department of Energy (DOE) grants, the National Institute of Health grants, and SBA procurements and grants hot list.
Research any and all funding sources very carefully for both their legitimacy and to ensure you meet their guidelines.
If you wish to go the entrepreneurial route with your invention, funding for business start-ups include venture capitalists and the SBA.
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Balloon crash looms over U. of Richmond graduation
DOSWELL, Va. – A family member has identified the pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in Virginia on Friday.
Donald Kirk said Sunday that his son, Daniel T. Kirk, was at the controls of the balloon when it drifted into a power line, burst into flames and fell into a heavily wooded area about 25 miles north of Richmond.
The balloon was registered to Daniel Kirk at an address in the Dover, Delaware, area.
His company's website said that Kirk had more than 20 years' experience as a hot air balloon pilot.
The website says Kirk had a commercial balloon pilot license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration and had flown in ballooning events throughout the country.
Two members of University of Richmond's athletic staff were also killed in the crash.
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Who They Are
Adams Manufacturing was founded by Bill Adams after returning from Vietnam and working as an elementary school librarian. What started out as a company manufacturing suction cups grew to an empire that manufactures furniture and decor for the home using transformed resin. One thing that sets Adams Manufacturing apart from others is that their products are made in the USA.
What They Are
I received the following items for review purposes – all opinions are my own
Crafted in the USA, the Quik-Fold® Bistro Table is made of high-quality molded resin. It offers hassle-free maintenance and easy setup and folding for maximum portability and storage. It is available in 4 colors: Chestnut, Desert Clay, Earth Brown and White. Dimensions of the Quik-Fold® Bistro Table are 29″h x 29.75″w x 40″d. There are no tools or hardware required.
The RealComfort® Barstools are a perfect match to the Quik-Fold® Bistro Table. They are sold as a 2 piece set and are available in the same colors as the table. Dimensions of the RealComfort® Barstools are: 31.5″h x 19.4375″w x 19.4375″d. Each chair has a weight capacity of 250 pounds and weighs 6 pounds each. The chairs are stackable for maximum portability.
The Deluxe Garden Planter is a raised planter designed for deck and patio use. The dimensions of the Deluxe Garden Planter are 34″h x 36″w x 15.5″d and it weighs 9.2 pounds. The weight capacity for the bed is 150 pounds and the bottom shelf's capacity is 15 pounds. It is available in 4 colors: Brown, Desert Clay, Sage and White. The Deluxe Garden Planter comes with a plug for easy drainage.
- The Quik-Fold® Bistro Table is really quick. It sets up in literally seconds
- There are no tools or hardware required for any of these items
- There is no metal or wood in the products so rusting, corroding and rotting is not an issue – These will last a very long time
- The RealComfort® Barstools are extremely comfortable
- The Deluxe Garden Planter is perfect for bad knees and/or backs. There is absolutely no bending, crouching or kneeling required
- There is a bottom shelf for your watering cans, tools and decor on the Deluxe Garden Planter
- All of these are budget friendly
- The stickers peel off of the items with ease – no residue or torn paper left behind (that's a big pet peeve of mine)
- I wish there were more colors
- I wish the Garden Planter had wheels for better portability
What I Think
I'm always trying to improve the look and feel of my home; inside and out. We do a bit of entertaining at home and I've always felt like something was missing. Something that would make the outside patio more inviting. That's exactly what the items from Adams Manufacturing do – they invite people to come hang out and relax.
My neighbors commented on the Bistro Table and Barstools the same day we got them. They said "Those are the fancy table and chairs you see in upscale joints, looks great!" I was happy to tell them who made them, that they were made in the USA (he's a vet so he appreciates that fact) and how affordable they are.
I was skeptical about the chairs, I mean how comfortable can plastic bar stools really be? You have to feel it to believe it – they are extremely comfortable. I actually prefer them over my computer chair! I'm not sure how they do it but they definitely made the worlds most comfortable plastic chair.
I really love that all of these products are ready to set up and use right out of the box. There are no tools needed and it's virtually foolproof. The only thing we had to put together was the Garden Planter and that took all of 2 minutes. The quality is incredible as well. There is no bending, buckling or instability of any kind with any of these products. The fact that there is no metal involved is great because I don't have to worry about rust. I can wipe them down when they get dirty and they look wonderful.
I'm so happy with these items and can't stress enough how highly I recommend them! You have to check them out!!!
You can find the products in this review, plus other great items made by Adams Manufacturing in several places, online and off. Amazon.com has several Adams products in stock and their reviews speak for themselves:
Adams 36-Inch Deluxe Garden Planter
I am very happy at how well put together this product is. I ordered another one right away. I have problems with my back and this is a perfect height. I plan to use them to hold plants before putting in the garden and for vegetables. – by Knitting Sister
Adams Real Comfort 2-Pack Bar Stool
I might even consider using these inside when I need extra seats at the counter.
Stack neatly and will be easy to store for winter. – by Cattlelady "sheep too"
Adams Quik-Fold Bistro Table
After ordering the Adams Real Comfort stools, this was the perfect match for our outdoor seating area. This table is easy to store away, easy to clean and very stable for up to 4 people. – by NYCbookfinds
For a complete list of where to shop see this page. For more great Adams Manufacturing products see their website.
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Board Level Controllers
Nippon Pulse offers motion control boards for stepper motors and servomotors. These boards employ several different CPU interfaces and have features that fit different applications.
Contact Nippon Pulse's applications engineers to help you find the right board for your project.
Board Features
- Nippon Pulse's PPCI7443 is an advanced PCI-bus format 4-axis control board for stepper motors and servomotors
- This board boasts a compact design with all of the advanced motion control features of the integrated PCL6045 chip
- Comes with user-friendly software that incorporates MS-DOS, C/C++ programming library, Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 DLL, and a test monitor
- Nippon Pulse's PPCIe8443 is a PCI-Express interface 4-axis control board for stepper and servo motor control
- Equipped with PCL6046 pulse control LSI for linear, circular and continuous interpolation, linear/S-curve acceleration and velocity/position override
- Comes with utility software for application development and ease of system debugging, as well as function libraries, definition files, and sample programs
- Nippon Pulse's NPMC6045A-4104 is an advanced PC/104-bus format 4-axis control board for stepper motors and servomotors
- This board boasts a compact design with all of the advanced motion control features of the integrated PCL6045 chip
- Comes with a user-friendly C language library
- Nippon Pulse's FMC32 is a single-axis controller with integrated bipolar chopper drive for stepper motors
- This board allows users to register up to 32 operation patterns and 256 execution sequences and store them internally on non-volatile memory for standalone operation
- Features the PCD2112 controller chip, allowing users to save programs via a USB-to-4-wire serial conversion unit
Legacy/Obsolete Products
Some of the products Nippon Pulse has offered in the past are no longer supported or available. A complete list of these can be found on the Legacy/Obsolete Product page. If your application is currently utilizing a product that is no longer available, contact one of our applications engineers for assistance in choosing an alternative product that will meet your needs.View All
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Every year, Summit for Someone climbers join together with Backpacker Magazine to ascend some of the world's most breathtaking mountains to improve the lives of under-served youth. The vital funding that is raised through Summit for Someone makes it possible for Big City Mountaineers to deliver transformational wilderness mentoring expeditions to urban youth across the country in need of positive adult guidance in challenging and restorative environments. Climb Longs Peak with Backpacker Magazine! At 14,259 feet, Longs Peak presents visitors with challenging hiking, spectacular climbing, and stunning views. Whether you would like to hike The Keyhole Route or The North Face Route, standing on the summit of Longs is the experience of a lifetime! This 3-day climb will allow not only for some time to acclimatize, but also an overnight in a picturesque boulder field before your summit attempt. As the sole concessionaire for technical guiding in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Mountain School guides are able to carry technical climbing equipment that offers clients a layer of safety and experience.
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Kay Campbell of the Huntsville Times reviewed Unshaken early in January.
Woolley's book, released by Zondervan this month just in time for the anniversary of the Haitian earthquake, takes readers into the heart of darkness in which Woolley was trapped for nearly three days.
I predict anyone who begins reading this book will choose to be trapped to the end.
…a fascinating and inspiring testimony.
Read more at: http://blog.al.com/living-times/2011/01/fear_not_blog_dan_woolleys_ear.html


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Hey everyone,
I thought I'd let you all know that I'm not going to be blogging for a while. I need to take some time to think some things through. Recent happenings have caused me to need to take some time and rethink where I want my life to go, what I want to do and who I am.
Thank you for supporting my blog and reading it. I don't know how long I'm going to be away though. I may be a couple of weeks or maybe a couple of months.
When I get my life and heart's feelings and thoughts figured out, I'll be back. I'll miss you all!


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Resource Library
Experts and thought leaders discuss the business case for hiring people with disabilities.
Sassy Outwater-Wright, Director of the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI), discusses why businesses should hire people with disabilities, and what it's like for jobseekers to encounter eRecruiting and HR technologies that aren't accessible.
It's important to know—and be able to prove—that your activities are having a positive effect. PEAT offers several resources to help you measure and evaluate your progress
Employers committed to diversifying their applicant pools and improving their candidate experience need to be aware of problems that applicants with disabilities may have when they try to access careers sites, job portals and electronic applications.
Larry Goldberg of Verizon Media and Kate Sonka of Michigan State University discuss how the Teach Access collaborative is helping leading tech companies and universities partner to ensure that the next generation of tech developers and designers learn to think and build inclusively.
Our team joined thousands of accessibility enthusiasts from around the globe at the annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference last month to exchange insights about the progress of accessibility efforts in technology and business, and to learn what is in store for the future.
Find resources to get started with training staff across your organization in the accessibility skills relevant to their specific roles.
Different job roles within your company will require different training levels and skills. This article discusses some typical job roles and the accessibility training they should ideally receive.
Salimah LaForce explains how people with disabilities can help make wireless technologies more accessible by participating in the latest release of the Wireless RERC's Survey of User Needs (SUN). First launched in 2001, this cornerstone survey provides essential data to engineers, designers, the wireless industry, and government regulators to help make wireless technology more accessible.
In this video conversation, experts and thought leaders discuss which current emerging technology and workplace trends will have the greatest impact for people with disabilities.
Next time you're out and about, take a moment to notice how many people around you are wearing technology-enabled accessories. While not yet ubiquitous, wearable technology is making its way into our lives as an everyday part of our wardrobes−and for people with vision loss, such emerging technologies are providing unprecedented access to information about the world around them.
Jeff Bigham of Carnegie Mellon University discusses how computer scientists rely on crowdsourced testing to make technologies more accessible, and how the flexibility of crowd work intersects with growing opportunities in the gig economy for people with disabilities.
People with various permanent, temporary, situational, or changing disabilities access the web in different ways. Check out the following tips to ensure that everyone can use your website—regardless of whether they can manipulate a mouse, their level of vision, how many colors they can see, how much they can hear, or how they process information.
We asked employers what emerging workplace trends or technology would have the biggest impact on people with disabilities in the next 5 years. Results of our ongoing poll are available here.
Researcher Martez Mott is working to create new touch interaction techniques for mobile technologies using machine-based learning. In this episode, he explains how this emerging technology will improve workplace technology with touch screens by allowing users with a range of motor abilities to customize their touch techniques.
PEAT's 2017 Think Tank meeting explored key issues related to accessible workplace technology through working groups and rich facilitated discussions. The event generated several tangible recommendations for closing the accessible technology skills gap, expanding government apprenticeship and workforce programs for people with disabilities, and encouraging the development of accessible products.
Here at PEAT, we spend a lot of time talking about the importance of accessible technology in the workplace. But how do we ensure that budding computer engineers and programmers have the skills they need to develop accessible tech in the first place?
Scott Wiseman and Joe Bielawski discuss how the gig economy is helping the government to staff up, push projects forward, and increase efficiency—and the opportunities this may offer to job seekers with disabilities.
Paul Schroeder, Aira Director of Public Policy & Strategic Alliances, discusses how emerging technologies are shaping the landscape of employment for people with vision loss, and other disabilities.
Many accessibility consultants are available for hire to help build and fix accessibility issues, and to provide staff trainings.
As you build and refine your accessible technology initiative, you can find additional training resources and support for yourself and staff through the following professional development resources.
Any digital content your company distributes, either internally or externally, needs to be accessible. This article covers training resources for many popular workplace products.
Resources for getting started with web accessibility. While the average employee doesn't need to know the nuts and bolts of web accessibility, you'll want to ensure that anyone involved with the website understands how to upload accessible content.
The following resources explore how you can weave accessibility and inclusion into your organizational culture.
Bobby Silverstein discusses the implications of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other laws related to accessible technology with respect to shifts to a gig or project-based workforce.
What does the future hold for accessible IT? Federal and industry executives from across the technology sector recently joined PEAT, supported by the General Services Administration (GSA), to share experiences, learn from each other, and discuss the future of accessible IT.
Digital recruitment is key to an effective talent sourcing strategy that engages all potential candidates, including those with disabilities. But with so many platforms to choose from, where should businesses begin?
Jutta Treviranus, Director and Founder of the Inclusive Design Research Centre, discusses how to improve artificial intelligence systems so they can better serve everyone, including people with disabilities.
Cisco's Project Lifechanger started out as a volunteer pilot program, and is now helping to transform the company's hiring and employment programs.
As part of our Future of Work series, PEAT has been exploring how coming technology and policy trends may impact people with disabilities at work. The following interview explores the growing gig or freelance economy.
Bobby Silverstein of Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, PC provided PEAT with background information that he compiled for an interview with us about the policy implications for people with disabilities participating in the gig economy.
At this year's Coleman Conference on Cognitive Disability and Technology, PEAT had the opportunity to learn from experts working on the latest research on technology for people with cognitive disabilities, and to share with attendees the work we do around public policy and accessible workplace technology.
This webinar is focused on strategies to improve coordination between the public workforce system and employers to help businesses overcome barriers to recruiting, hiring, and training individuals with disabilities.
In recent years Facebook has become a tool for professional networking and on-the-job workplace productivity through its enterprise collaboration software, Workplace. In this webinar, Director of Accessibility Jeff Wieland and Director of Policy Monica Desai discuss why and how Facebook has made accessibility a priority.
In this short video, Bobby Silverstein provides an overview of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Getting thousands of employees to understand and integrate an accessibility mindset into their day-to-day work is no easy task. At Capital One, the accessibility team has launched a range of creative internal efforts to promote widespread awareness of accessibility standards and best practices.
Larry Goldberg of Oath and and Jeff Wieland of Facebook discuss how Teach Access is working with industry, academia, and advocacy groups to expand the quality and quantity of undergraduate programs that teach the fundamentals of accessibility.
The Paciello Group's Henny Swan argues that it's time to shift our thinking away from compliance by recognizing how accessible technology can enable people by design.
When it comes to accessibility, VPATs are the most common form of information exchange between vendors and their customers. And at Elsevier, they've found that making these reports an organizational priority simply makes good business sense.
Jessica Miller-Merrell is a technologist who focuses her efforts in human resources, healthcare, and the workplace. In this webinar, she discussed how recruiters and HR leaders can prioritize their digital recruiting options and move these efforts forward by developing smaller initiatives designed to drive change and establish buy-in.


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NYC operates on three things: complaints, alcohol and dating apps. With a population of more than 8.4 million New Yorkers, this three-part lifestyle spawns angry people, overloaded bars with angry people and overloaded apps with the same 8.4 million angry people. So that's most likely why you haven't yet found the love of your life after hours spent scrolling and swiping—more scrolling and more swiping. Thankfully, The Inner Circle is working to combat this situation by offering a curated dating experience that weeds out the weirdos—and it works.
With a selection application process that filters out fake profiles and brings together ambitious, like-minded people, The Inner Circle is transforming the online dating game. When you inevitably stumble on someone who peaks your interest in their selection pool of (actually attractive) potentials, don't bother waiting for them to swipe back and validate your existence—just message them directly. The Inner Circle also offers foolproof first dates by hosting monthly events for its couples, from rooftop bangers to casual cocktail parties—yes, we prefer the bangers, too.
By bringing the dating experience back into the real world, this free app helps build lasting relationships, which seem completely nonexistent in NYC—lasting anything, really. The Inner Circle's careful selection process creates a rare, positive dating environment that diminishes the usual risks that come with online dating. Because you've exhausted the others, this app might have the one. So skip the angry 8.4 million and become part of The Inner Circle, now.


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Straight from the icy-cold waters of the North Atlantic, our Sardines are healthy, delicious, and packed full of protein. Available in a delicious range of classic and contemporary flavours, you're sure to love the way they add an instant boost of taste to every meal.See all sardine products
It's not what we put in it – it's what we leave out. Every can is filled with the highest quality tuna and delicious seasonings for the most authentic taste.See all tuna products
It's not what we put in it – it's what we leave out. Every can is filled with the highest quality tuna and delicious seasonings for the most authentic taste.See all flavoured tuna products
It's a must-serve meal for busy families – or basically anyone who loves seafood. Mackerel is a great alternative when you're in the mood for something packed full of flavour – and nutrients. It's energy on the go.See all Mackerel products
Got a taste for healthy eating? Try adding salmon into your regular meal rotation. Our all-natural wild caught salmon will help make every member of your family happier and healthier.See all salmon products
As luck would have it, the world's original superfood is also super delicious. All canned seafood contains vital nutrients like iron, potassium vitamin B12, riboflavin and vitamin D. In addition, Sardines, Salmon and Mackerel contain Omega-3 Fatty Acids.#bebrunswickfit
Try this simple, contemporary take on an American classic. Tender chunks of pink salmon, mushrooms, and potatoes are submerged in a delicate white wine and cream broth, perfumed with tarragon and dill.Get The Recipe
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Our story is simple. We've lived the same story, generation after generation for the past 125 years. We wake up early every morning to find the healthiest, finest seafood. Then we share that wholesome goodness with the rest of the world. Healthy families matter to us, because when you're healthy and happy, our family is happy too.Our Story


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Everything Grinders – The best of the best. Everything you need to make four whole Grinders with our white sauce, lettuce, hot sauce, ham, salami, turkey, taco meat, Swiss cheese and Colby cheese. Everything is packed separately, so you can enjoy a fresh Grinder anywhere.*
If you are unable to build the grinder you want, please call Bill M-F 9a-4p at 701-775-9671 to place your order.
3pm Ordering Deadline. Any orders placed after 3pm will go on to the next day's business. Orders placed after 3pm on Thursday won't go out until Monday evening for a Tuesday delivery.
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St. Theresa Gift Shop
13 Elliott Street
Hamilton, HM 09
(Next to the Cathedral and Rectory)
MANAGER: Mrs. Joanne Smith
ASSISTANT: Mrs. Zelia Lindo
The St. Theresa's Gift Shop serves both the Catholic and local community. The gift shop has a variety of items for both adults and children.
Easy Parking, easy accessibility. Stop in for a visit.
OPENING HOURS: Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We would love to extend our hours, so if you are looking to contribute your free time to a worthwhile cause, please call us. Volunteers are needed and welcome.


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Olesen In The OWGR Top 50 Club/
Sean Martin explains how Thorbjorn Olesen's inactivity helped him crack the top 50 in the year's final Official World Golf Ranking and therefore earning his first Masters bid.
Geoff Ogilvy just missed the coveted top 50 ranking and all of the perks that come with it.
How did Olesen pass Ogilvy? Players are ranked in the OWGR based on average points earned per tournament in the past two years. Points earned for a specific finish decrease as time passes from that tournament; that loss in points is the reason for Ogilvy's fall in the rankings.
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The Idea
Since the mid 80's, I've wanted to make jewelry. I skirted my away around it, sewing, weaving and painting. It wasn't until 2008 that My Brown Wren was born. The time was right, and I was ready to take the leap into the world of metalsmithing and enamels. From there, came a more serious exploration of mixed media art. The My Brown Wren brand is eclectic, unique unto itself.
Style & Quality
Clean, simple lines, combined with elements of industrial style, are the quintessential foundation of the My Brown Wren brand. Never too shiny or pretty, my jewelry stands on its own, an elegant statement of the creative spirit. My mixed media art employs a minimalist style and a touch of whimsy, with a universal appeal. Each piece is quality made - something you will cherish for a lifetime.
100% Handmade
Each piece of My Brown Wren jewelry and works of art are one-of-a-kind. I may repeat a style, but each piece is handmade by me in my studio - no two pieces are exactly alike. I have no worker bees fulfilling orders. It could never be that simple. The item you receive has been envisioned by me and wrought by my own hand, quality made with love from me to you!


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Gad Saad proposes that in place of pathologizing male nature as toxic we might appreciate the important ways in which the two sexes differ.
Female Choice and Feminism – Part 2
In the 2nd part of the series, Jan Deichmohle continues his biosocial perspective to the ongoing nature/nurture conversation.
Female Choice and Feminism – Part 1
In this 2 part series, Jan Deichmohle adds his biosocial perspective to the ongoing nature/nurture conversation.
Decriminalizing sex work is good for women
Allowing women the freedom to use their bodies as they see fit is good for women.
AVfM Classics: Male/female discrepancies in transsexualism
Why are there more men who feel they are the "wrong" gender?
Love shyness and male privilege
Love shy men are accused of being entitled Nice Guys. There is a better explanation.
Transcending the matriarchy
The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world. That hand usually belongs to a woman. Stephen Jarosek explores the implications.
Feminist Aphasia – How is sex different for men?
Men have more sex partners than women? Wait a second. Let's do the math.
Unpoisoning the well: Darwinian gender studies
Every once in a great while a new scholar emerges with a real respect for men, women, and evidence. AVfM welcomes Paula Wright.
Bang: The Definitive Interview With RooshV (Part One)
The subject of "Game" has many supporters and many detractors. AVfM has historically taken a rather dim view of the subject, for a host of reasons, however, here we present a first-time at-length interview with one of its most noted proponents.
The impact of fatherlessness
Jackie Brewton has a powerful story about a class full of girls she spoke to last year. Her story rings true to us, but will the culture wake up?
Pushing Feminista Jones' buttons: A book review
Feminista Jones has written a new book, a piece of erotica called "Push The Button." Mumia Ali has read it, and concludes that given her rather tepid grasp of hard-headed, clear-eyed observational truths and empirical evidence, fantasy erotica may be her true calling.


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SCRIPTURES: Ex. 14:10– 15:2; Col. 3:1-4; Matt. 28:1-10
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are onearth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. WhenChrist who is your life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. (Col.3:2-4)
There's amovie in the theatres right now titled, "Heaven Is For Real." It's the story ofColton Burpo, who in 2003 at four years old underwent emergency surgery for aburst appendix and nearly died. Months later he told his parents that duringthe surgery he was taken to heaven. At first they thought that the things hetold them about heaven were just the product of a child's imagination. But, hebegan telling them things he could not have known, such as that he had a sisterwho had died through miscarriage. His parents had never told him about this,but he knew it because he met her in heaven. He told them many amazing things,and they came to believe that he actually had been in heaven. It confirmed forthem that heaven is for real!
PerhapsI've piqued your interest in reading Colton's story or seeing the movie,"Heaven Is For Real." I hope you're even more interested in Jesus' story. It isthe most amazing, and the most essential, one of all! It is not the story of anear-death experience for Jesus, but the account of His actual death on across, and then of His rising to life again three days later. It may seem lessamazing than Colton's story because it does not focus upon people in heaven butpeople on earth. It's also been told countless times over the centuries, and weourselves have heard it many times. Even so, it's not only an amazing story oflife; it's the amazing story of life, the story that brings us toheaven. Colton Burpo knows this. You see, Jesus was the first one Colton saw inheaven. Jesus was the entrance into heaven. All the amazing things Colton saw andexperienced came from Him.
Amazingis Jesus, who He is and what He accomplished! I'm sure you would all agree. Whyis it, then, that we so easily lose our sense of amazement in Him and His story?How easily and quickly we are distracted – to our great loss!
Sometimesthe day to day things of life distract us. We have our jobs to do, bills to pay,the laundry to wash and fold, and meals to prepare. Even on special days likethis we have other things that can distract us from focusing on Jesus: egghunts; family gatherings and preparations for them; etc. They are themselvesgood enough reasons for the admonition of Paul: "If you have been raised withChrist, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the righthand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are onearth." (Col. 3) Set your minds on Jesus Christ crucified and risen for you, lest other things driveHim out and replace Him! They will, if you do not put Christ and His wordsforemost in your mind and heart.
For,believe me, other things, far more serious things, will draw near one day andthreaten you: things like the approach of death. It may seem a distant foe, oneyou don't need to think about for a long time. But it is coming for you, assurely and inexorably as Pharaoh's army drew near to the people of Israel. Andthe problem is, you don't know when. And even when we are given clear warnings– weaknesses and pains and sicknesses, and the death of friends our own age –we still tend to avoid it. After all, we are strong today! We have powerfulmedicines. We have doctors who can do amazing surgeries, even removing andreplacing diseased organs! Still, death will come to us all. And when it does,it will threaten to overwhelm your heart and mind with fear and worry andsadness.
Ø Even Mary Magdalenand the other Mary, who had been with Jesus and heard Him say time and againthat He would be put to death but then would rise again, forgot this when facedwith His death. On that first Easter Sunday they went to the tomb expecting tosee Him in it, lying there dead and still. They went to anoint a dead body!
Thanks be to God, they did not find Himthere, for He had risen, as He said. His eternal life had swallowed up death.
This iswhere Jesus and the story of His life differs so drastically from every otherstory. This is why He is unique, different from every other so-called god whois worshiped. Jesus didn't simply talk about heaven and the life to come. He is them. They are found in Him. He hasgained eternal life in heaven for us by His death and resurrection, and to haveit you must have Him. The night before He died Jesus told His disciples thisvery plainly. "I am the way and the truth and the life," He said. "Noone comes to the Father except through Me." (John 14:6) But, they alsohad His promise, "God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, thatwhoever believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life." (John3:16) Anyone and everyone can go to the Father through Him! The apostle Paulput it this way: "When Christ who is your life appears, then you also will appear withhim in glory."
Four yearold Colton Burpo knew this. He was so convinced by his experience that heavenwas not only real but was dependent upon Jesus, a gift from Him alone, that hemade life difficult for his father, who was a pastor. One day, when his fatherwas getting ready to enter the church to conduct a funeral Service for a man hedidn't know very well, Colton began asking very loudly, "Did the man have Jesusin his heart? He had to know Jesus orhe can't get into heaven!" His mother and sister ended up walking him home sothat he wouldn't be a disruption. Jesus is disrupting!
But, whata disruption! Will you hold onto Him and not only allow Him, but ask Him todisrupt your life? For you to live with Him and have eternal life in heaven, Hemust do so.
First, Hemust make you a sinner. That is what His death on the cross reveals. Now,perhaps you will say, "Well of course I'm a sinner. It's obvious that we all dothings that are wrong." Yes, it is. But, do you realize what Christ'scrucifixion says? It says that your sins are so bad, so evil and hated by Godthat you can't do anything about them. You can't make up for them. You can'tovercome them and become the person God wants you to be. You can never be goodenough to get into heaven. If you could do any of this the Son of God would nothave had to take flesh, live in obedience to God's commandments for you, andthen take your sins on Himself and bear their punishment for you. To gainforgiveness of your sins and life with God in heaven, you must do what Mosestold the people of Israel: "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvationof the Lord. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent."Stand silent before the cross. If you have anything to say, let it be simply,"Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner."
But, donot be silent before the empty tomb of Jesus! "Sing to the Lord, for He hastriumphed gloriously!" — foryou! For, just as Christ's death was not for Himself but for you, soalso was His resurrection for you. You have been raised with Christ! Your lifeis now hidden with Christ in God! That is what this day is all about. It is notjust about a future life in a heaven that is real. Easter is about life withGod now; life lived in Him and with His presence to help and save, and with Hislove to comfort.
"Youhave died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God" — because Jesus diedand rose for you, and because by His Word and in your Baptism He has joined youto Himself. Focus on this amazing story. Set your minds upon it and upon youramazing Savior. For then, "When Christ who is your life appears, thenyou also will appear with him in glory." In the great name of Jesus,our Savior! Amen.
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1.) The AO 3.0 link has been restored, pointing to a download I put on my FTP a while ago.
2.) The long-defunct link to my subdomain was finally removed. The subdomain was initially, iirc, just going to contain a dev forum. I don't remember. But it never worked, and seeing as I got the rare inquiry about it, I figured best to clean it up.
3.) The 2042 dev division has been re-titled as the Tampletorium. As 2042 is a long-spanning dev design, and many unrelated projects sometimes see exposure in that forum, it was best to give it a more generic name to eliminate any potential confusion.
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(for Volunteers and anyone who might need it)
This blog is dedicated to my loyal, crazy, lovely, maddening, awesome house mate Tessa, who has stood by me, eaten my "experimental" food, helped me through my sad Sara period(s), took me to too many parties, so many I couldn't count (in a month!), and generally just loved me. I owe Tessa more than I can list here, so I won't try. I love her and wish her all the best on what lies ahead. The Solomons and Casa Turchese will miss Tessa.
When I came to Honiara, I felt like a babe in the woods. I was staying in a set of apartments/hotel. There were no other volunteers at my work and the other expats all had kids. I felt socially and personally adrift for weeks. I would come home and not know where to go and what to do. I made a secret vow then that I would do everything in my power to help other volunteers get used to the ins and outs of living in this unique part of the Solomons. SO here are my words of advice, starting with the basics.
This is the first part in my (actually I don't have a number yet) series to help you, Honiara newbie, avoid the traps, pitfalls and other crap that I and others had to endure. Learn from my mistakes, newbie, and you will be just fine (if not, send me an email and I'll cook you dinner at Casa Turchese and we can workshop what went wrong. Maybe we can make a flow chart or a diagram...maybe even a SWOT analysis! Oh God, I am such a bureaucrat...)
Part One: FOOD (Where to buy it)
Please note: this guide is mainly for volunteers, however even if you aren't one, you may find it useful. Also, all currencies mentioned are in Solomon Dollars. One Solomon dollar equals about six and a half N.Z. Dollars or eight Aussie. Whenever possible, I will do my best to explain the physical location of each place. There are no street signs or addresses, so be patient with me. All right, lets get down to bidness...:)
Food. Every one needs and/or wants to eat. Mostly three times a day. Sometimes less, sometimes more. Here is my quick advice on my favorite places to shop to get the essentials in food.
A) Oz Fresh. My favorite place to shop is Oz Fresh or Oz Pac. Its right near the Hot Bread Kitchen shop near Kukum market. Its in a set of five shops and is the middle. It has a neon sign that says OPEN on the doors. The doors are closed and it is air conditioned inside. Now, the thing I love about Ozfresh is the lady who runs the shop. She always give me a couple of onions, a packet of pasta, tins of tomatoes and other things. She looks after me and always tells me when her next shipment is in. I love her! The store also has a 13 dollar pack of Spagettini you can buy. It is the cheapest pasta in the Solomons. You can also buy a 75 dollar bottle of Sparkling wine from Aussie that isn't too bad. They usually have a good selection of apples, carrots and other veggies that you can't get at the local markets. The meat is reasonably priced (from Meat Lovers).
B) Bulk Food Shop. There are TWO bulk food shops, one across the road from central market and one near Aus Mart near the King Sol. Hotel. If you want something a bit more...exotic, then Bulk Foods is for you. IF you can't live without olive oil (like my housemate Tessa, who is leaving tomorrow...sniff...sniff...), then buy the 85 dollar 750 litre bottle. Its pretty good oil and its from Italy. The Bulk Food also has a good variety of dried lentils and beans, along with tins of tomatoes and fruit. Occasionally the store has "mystery" cans, that you can buy for 20 or 30 bucks. My friend bought one of these and turned out to be a huge can of tinned tomatoes. So buy one and enjoy the mystery (and if you get botulism and/or dog food, please don't blame me). True story: I once bought three beautiful rounds of Baby Kikorangi blue cheese here for 15 dollars...when I returned to N.Z. I couldn't even buy it in N.Z. Dollars for that price. Now, a word of warning: most food will be expired or just about to be. I buy blue cheese anyway, it makes it tastier. It also helps toughen you up so don't be afraid of the expiry dates.
C) Baraks- The big Baraks is located at the last round about before you head out to the airport. Its a great locally owned grocery store with all the basics at reasonable prices. There is a smaller Baraks in Kukum and you can give that one a go.
D) Fang's-Located in China town, past the Honiara Hotel. Fangs is the penultimate chinese store. IF you want any exotic spices, sauces, mushrooms, noodles etc...from the Orient, then this is your place. Prices are pretty good too, buy your sesame oil (perfect for green papaya salad and soba noodle salads). Remember: a little sesame seed oil goes a long way.
E) Pick your own local. There are many shops in Honiara. Mostly the prices are the same in the local shops. Find one close to your work and make friends with the owner.
A volunteer life saver: THE CHEAP BINS
Wings: Located in MPF plaza. This is probably the only real (sort of) grocery store in the Solomons. I always go for the cheap bins there; typically there are some good finds like noodles for 10 dollars (proper egg noodles) and soy sauce.
Y-Satos: I always get the 10 dollar fabric softener there. And a tube a wasabi.
Pantina Market: I DON'T GO THERE PRETTY MUCH EVER! I used to but only two bags of groceries cost me 400 dollars! However, they do have some good stuff in the cheap bins; I bought two packs of tacos for 10 dollars each. Sure, they were stale but I put them in the oven and BAM! Instant crispy tacos your whole volunteer family/housemates will love and eat.
Speciality Stores
a. Hot Bread Kitchen- I love the hot bread kitchen. The bread is pretty good, given the access to ingredients this business has. With two locations in Honiara (One next to Woodford School, the other in town near the central roundabout), this place is an important part of everyone living in Honiara. If visiting people in the provinces, bring them a couple of loafs of bread, believe me, they will be grateful for it.
b. Meat Lovers-Near Kukum Market/Bahai. I don't know, I am on the fence about meat lovers. You can buy an N.Z. Chicken for about 80 dollars, which is pretty good. The steaks are good but most are pre frozen and then thawed out. Its a nice place and well lit.
c. Nambawan Meat- The name alone wins it for me. However, there isn't a lot of selection at this place in Point Cruz, right next to Sullivans. I've only bought mince and steak there (I don't eat a lot of meat) but it was good. ALWAYS BUY PREMIUM MINCE. There was a very long conversation about this at lunch today, it may cost more but you don't want mince as tough as shoes, and not the nice italian leather ones. Believe me.
a. Sullivans-This is my favorite place to pick up a cheap (62 dollars) bottle of Banrock Cab Sav Merlot. Also, if you buy 24 of the glass bottles of Sol Brew, they give you a crate and then you get money back if you bring back your empties in the crate. I love recycling, so I encourage you to give that a go.
b. Wings-You can get your wine here but it is slightly more expensive.
c. Oz Fresh- My favorite place to pick up a bottle of bubbly for 75 bucks. They have some other stuff I haven't seen around town.
d. The Black Market. See below.
e. The small shops in town. There are plenty of little walkins that are nothing but Solbrew selling points.
Best Markets
1. SDA Market-I love this place, pretty much because it is close to work. Its also bright, out in the open and friendly. I have never been groped, sworn at or had my pocket picked here. Bonus: its open on Sunday. It is also probably the best place to go for fresh fish. For a quick meal, I often buy the fried fish heads (yes I eat fried fish heads) and the casava pudding that comes in a pack for about 20 dollars. Its a pretty good deal.
2. Central Market: Go there early Saturday morning for flowers. The earlier, the better. The flowers here are AMAZING! Its also a great place to pick up cheap lava lavas (sarongs) and small gifts. The food selection is great too but be careful of fights (they happen often), pick pockets (yes it happened to me), and being groped (if you are chick). Its dark in the market and not terribly friendly at times. Some people love it and others don't. I still prefer SDA.
3. Kukum Market: This market is pretty much all about beetle nut. I avoid going there for shopping but I do walk past it everyday. They sometimes have fresh veggies there but its so close to the SDA, that I don't bother.
4. Neighbourhood markets. I have one near my house and I like going there. You don't get much variety but its convenient and its nice to meet up with the neighbours.
5. White River- What can I say about White River market aka the Black Market...its a seedy place. You can get most everything there like Kwaso (the local brew) and Solbrews if its late at night. I wouldn't recommend going there alone or at night.
A shout out to neighbourhood canteens
Probably one of the best places to pick up canned goods and other essentials is your local neighbourhood canteen. Typically they are very small, the size of a tiny shack and have chicken wire over the winder (to prevent robberies). I love going up the hill to my local canteen. I can top up my mobile prepay as well, which is always helpful. These little canteens bring in a bit of money to the local community and, bonus, you save petrol (I walk everywhere but you might have a car).
Next time: Food: Dining out in Honiara (road chicken, the Chinese noodle shop, fish heads, the Japanese, and the leaf huts...)


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Set includes Outdoor Adventures 1-3 and the Helper's Guides - Youth will experience the fun and excitement of the outdoors as they explore the activities in the new Outdoor Adventure Series. They will progress from day hikes to overnight camping trips and finally to extended backpacking expeditions as they hike through the three activity guides and the Helper's Guide. Featured are experiences related to food, shelter, Leave No Trace ethics, safety, navigation, equipment and camp management.
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Bridgeport, CT – The Sacred Heart Pioneers battled back from down 4-0 to cruise by Fairleigh Dickinson, 11-4, Sunday afternoon at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard. Sacred Heart swept all four games against FDU, rebounding from losing three of four last weekend to Monmouth. The Pioneers improve to 19-9 in the Northeast Conference this season.
SHU starting pitcher Kody Kerski (Waterbury, CT) notched his fourth win of the season, allowing three runs in seven innings of work. Kerski is now 4-2 on the season with a 2.33 earned run average (first on the team).
SHU scored five runs in the third to take the lead after staking the Knights the 4-0 lead. The Pioneers had seven guys knock in at least one run on the afternoon.
Freshman Jesus Medina (New York, NY) went 3-5 at the dish with a couple of RBI of his own. Medina's single in the third inning, scoring Brian Lamboy (Manalapan, NJ) tied the game at four. Lamboy doubled in two Pioneers earlier in the inning. The freshman second baseman, Lamboy, went 7-16 with 7 RBI in the four game sweep.
Freshman Jayson Sullivan (Valatie, NY) knocked in the game winning fifth run with a sacrifice fly to score senior John Murphy (Seymour, CT).
Dan Wertz (Cross River, NY) and Nick Morrissey (Howell, NJ) both pitched scoreless innings in relief of Kerski.
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Pucket elasticated table game
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Pucket is based on a traditional French table game where players race each other to clear the discs ("pucks") from their side of the board by catapulting them through a small hole leading to the other side (the "gate"). Any pucks that arrive on your side must be sent back before you can win. Pucket games are hand-crafted in India from sheesham and haldu wood. The board comes complete with sixteen pucks, a cotton bag for the pucks and pegs to adjust tension on the elastic.
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I ran across this diagram from Andrew Winston this morning. It paints a clear picture of the "interrelated forces" at work. That's one of the challenges when trying to help an organization move towards sustainability. Once they can see the big picture, dependencies and linkages can be better understood and addressed in an incremental way. There's no big bang in sustainability, but it helps if you can see the solar system.
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Idea that Greece is an emerging country is wrong, says Ashmore's Jan Dehn
Jan Dehn, co-head of Research at Ashmore Investment Management says Greece should not be considered an emerging country for investment purposes, rather a developed country with a credit problem.
Jan Dehn, co-head of Research at Ashmore Investment Management says Greece should not be considered an emerging country for investment purposes, rather a developed country with a credit problem.
The view that countries should be regarded as 'emerging' if they become bad credits is both widespread and completely misguided, quite aside from being deeply offensive. It reveals a profound lack of understanding of what it means to be 'emerging' and it completely fails to distinguish between the processes whereby countries turn into bad credits – which can happen to all countries – and the processes of rapid economic and financial catch-up, which is a characteristic specific to Emerging Markets.
Specifically, countries in Emerging Markets have (a) relatively lower income per capita and (b) relatively less developed capital markets.
These conditions tend to dispose Emerging Market countries to grow faster than rich countries. Higher growth rates in turn mean that Emerging Markets countries tend to 'catch up' with richer countries over time. This is an entirely natural economic process with strong theoretical foundations in growth theory.
Economists call the process 'convergence'. Of course, convergence is not a given. During the Cold War period many Emerging Markets countries fell behind rich countries rather than catching up. Many had terrible governments, which could – and did – act with impunity as long as they remained loyal to a Superpower of choice. As a result, policy conditions were truly horrific in some countries and their growth potential remained untapped. The prejudice that leads some to confuse being 'emerging' with being bad credits undoubtedly stems from this period.
It is about time that the old prejudices about Emerging Markets give way to objectivity. The Cold War ended nearly a quarter of a century ago. The economic and political improvements which took hold across Emerging Markets in the decades after the Cold War ended have had profound effects. Emerging Markets are today the powerhouses of the global economy, with far stronger fiscal balances, far lower levels of debt, far higher growth rates, and far larger
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Regional pay would be a 'disaster', says Welsh Lib Dem leader
Regional pay in the public sector would be a disaster, says the leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Kirsty Williams spoke out despite comments backing the idea from Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander.
Mr Alexander, a Liberal Democrat, said he was "keen to see local, market-facing pay introduced across the UK".
His comments came in a letter to First Minister Carwyn Jones released under the Freedom of Information Act.
But Ms Williams said: "We are strongly and firmly opposed to the introduction of regional pay in Wales.
"Welsh Liberal Democrats do not believe that regional pay will stimulate the local economy; in fact the introduction of regional pay would be disastrous for Welsh workers and the Welsh economy."
She said Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Business Secretary Vince Cable had spoken out against the idea of regional pay.
"I have been lobbying the UK government to stop the introduction of regional pay and I will continue to put pressure on them so that regional pay is not introduced," said Ms Williams.
All parties in the assembly, including the Welsh Conservatives, have expressed concern at the idea of differential pay rates around the UK.
In his Budget in March, Chancellor George Osborne said local factors, such as the cost of living and private sector pay rates, should be taken into account in future when awarding salaries.
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Markets punch drunk
Henrietta Pacquement, (pictured) lead portfolio manager & head of Quantitative Analytics ECM Asset Management.
It's not easy weaning oneself off liquidity after years of central bank largess. Last week saw global equity markets cave on the back of poor inflation numbers across the globe and reduced global growth expectations. Add to that concerns about Greece, Russia, the Middle East, oil, Ebola and equities were faced with a powerful cocktail that pushed a number of markets into correction territory if not bear market territory in the case of Greece in the space of a few days. This generated a bid for fixed income with quite an extraordinary day last Wednesday where 10 year US rates had a 'flash rally' and traded within a 35bps range in the space of a few hours.
In light of these moves and disappointments about earnings potential, it is worth reviewing corporate trends in recent years to see if these moves are justified in equities and what kind of blowback they may have into credit.
Top line growth has come under pressure over the last few years in the US and in Europe with European revenues dipping negative and US revenues showing only slight progression recently. Companies are still reluctant, be it in the US or in Europe, to put capital back to work in the form of capex. The re-leveraging that is occurring in the US is predominantly driven by shareholder friendly activity in the form of M&A, dividends or share buybacks. Europe is still working on balance sheet deleveraging and is very conservative in terms of use of capital. European companies are being hampered by poor revenue trends in their efforts. In both the US and Europe this situation doesn't indicate strong growth prospects. It is also not conducive to high levels of inflation as revenues are not being used to hike salaries to maintain competitiveness. This has been one of the issues highlighted by the Fed or the BoE and one of the reasons central banks have been reluctant to bring forward rate hikes.
Earnings prospects go some way to explain equity market jitters. So where are we in the credit cycle in Europe? Still in repair mode, with high yield potentially further down the credit cycle than investment grade as growth prospects remain subdued. For high yield, low growth has more potential to put pressure on top lines and make the deleveraging exercise more difficult. As a result, the environment is arguably more supportive for credit spreads in Europe than for equities and suggests credit spreads are likely to remain range bound for now.
However, despite fundamentals, we are still clearly in the hands of the central bankers. The markets are hypersensitive to their next decisions. Last week's moves highlight again how dependant markets are on their words and actions. Last Thursday, strong US data helped turn sentiment turning the trend on US equities. However, the turn was also supported by more dovish comments from Fed members given recent inflation trends. Last Friday, the European markets were given a boost by ECB comments suggesting asset purchases would start within days.
It is worth noting that financial fragmentation remains between Eurozone countries. Aggregate lending rates to non-financial companies are still markedly higher in countries like Italy and Spain compared to Germany or even France. While progress is being made, the ECB is keen to continue to close the gap. Inflation levels are also too low in Europe. The ECB has a clear mandate to keep inflation levels within target. As a result, the markets may be underestimating the ECB's willingness and ability to act.
While the Fed is further ahead in its cycle and looking to the next step of rate hikes, the ECB is in a different situation. The ECB is still firmly in easing mode and will be taking up the torch of quantitative easing. So the markets are still likely to get their fix in months to come.


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The private ceremony was held at 10 a.m. and was attended by Kim's surviving family, close friends and staff at the actor's longtime management agency Namoo Actors. A video clip featuring snippets of the late Kim was shown, according to reports.
The funeral procession took place at 11 a.m.
|Kim Joo-hyuk's funeral procession takes place Thursday morning at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. (Yonhap)
Following cremation, his ashes laid to rest at his family Columbarium in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province.
Many actors attended Kim's two-day wake held at the Asan Medical Center, including Cha Tae-hyun, who had filmed the travel variety show "2 Days & 1 Night" with Kim, Hwang Jung-min, Jeon Do-yeon, Ahn Sung-ki, Cha Seung-won, Yoo Ah-in, Yoo Jun-sang, Uhm Jung-hwa and more.
Song Joong-ki paid his respects on Wednesday, the day after his wedding with actress Song Hye-kyo.
Variety program "Running Man" cast members Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Kim Jong-kook and Lee Kwang-soo also were spotted.
Actress Son Ye-jin, who had starred alongside Kim in "My Wife Got Married" (2008) and "The Truth Beneath" (2016) attended the wake as well.
Actress Lee Yoo-young, with whom Kim had been in a relationship, made a prolonged stay at the wake.
Kim, 45, was driving when he hit another car then veered off the road, sending his vehicle violently flipping down the stairs in front of an apartment complex in Samseong-dong, southern Seoul, Monday.
An autopsy Tuesday revealed the cause of death to be a fatal head injury.
The actor's most recent work was TV series "Argon." Two posthumous films, "Heung-bu" and "Dokjeon" are scheduled for release in 2018.
By Rumy Doo (email@example.com)


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You ever have one of those weeks where you can feel a clock ticking and changes afoot? Well, it's certainly been a week like that here, as the winds of change are not exactly blowing fair – but the show must go on, right?
While rights issues are still holding up a full season-by-season release of the legendary Phil Silvers Show (aka Sgt. Bilko), Paramount has gone above and beyond the call of duty in assembling a stopgap 3-disc set that is an absolute must-have purchase for any comedy fan. Sgt. Bilko: The Phil Silvers Show 50th Anniversary Edition (Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP) contains 18 remastered episodes, plus a truckload of rare bonus materials that will delight Bilko aficionados, including the lost pilot, the original opening titles, audio commentaries (from Larry Storch, Dick Van Dyke, George Kennedy, Allan Melvin, and Mickey Freeman), Emmy highlights, guest appearances (on The Ed Sullivan Show, Dick Cavett, and more), Nick @ Nite promos with Dan Aykroyd & Phil Hartman (who also provides episode intros), audio of the Friars Club Stag Roast of Humphrey Bogart, and more. Here's hoping we eventually get those season sets – but until then, Christmas has come early.
If you want to find out more about Bilko, check out Mickey Freeman's memoir about his time on the show playing one of Bilko's right-hand soldiers, Private Zimmerman, in Bilko: Behind the Lines With Phil Silvers (Virgin, $17.95 SRP). It's a wonderful glimpse at a slice of TV history, and a loving portrait of one of the greatest comedians who ever delivered a line.
It's no shock that I'm a Scrubs fan (I've waxed poetic about it before, and the fact that I've done the Scrubs blog with the crew must have been a hint to that effect), and I'm quite happy that we've gotten a speedy release of the show's 3rd season (Buena Vista, Not Rated, DVD-$39.99 SRP). While not as groundbreaking or fresh as the first 2 seasons (just by virtue of familiarity), the characters really come to the fore in this season, as Turk & Carla march towards their trip down the aisle, Dr. Cox deals with fatherhood, and J.D. marks the passing of his father (originally played by John Ritter). Also of note is the pitch-perfect guest run of Michael J. Fox as an OCD-suffering doctor who makes a huge impression on the young interns, particularly Elliott. The 3-disc set is packed with bonus materials, including commentaries, deleted scenes, a gaggle of behind-the-scenes featurettes, a gag reel, and more.
Oh, Irwin Allen… You truly were a genius. If there's one thing I can thank the completely unnecessary remake The Poseidon for, it's that we've finally got a 2-disc remastered special edition of the original classic, The Poseidon Adventure (Fox, Rated PG, DVD-$19.98 SRP). Imagine a giant tsunami overturning the Love Boat, and you've got the premise of this addictive disaster flick. Even better, we get an audio commentary with director Ronald Neame, an audio commentary with some of the cast (Pamela Sue Martin, Stella Stevens, & Carol Lynley), the AMC Backstory spotlight on the film, 9 brand-new behind-the-scenes and retrospective featurettes, trailers, and more. And because you can't have enough disaster, Irwin Allen's follow-up, The Towering Inferno (Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$19.98 SRP) is also getting the 2-disc treatment, featuring commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, extended/deleted scenes, the AMC Backstory, original making-of featurettes, the NATO presentation reel, a 1977 interview with Allen, trailers, and more.
If you're in the mood for high adventure after that Irwin Allen disaster-a-thon, pick up a copy of one of the greatest Duck tales ever written by comics legend Carl Barks – it's called "In Ancient Persia," and it finds Donald Duck and nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie smack dab in the middle of a plot to resurrect the long-dead inhabitants of that desert kingdom. You can find the story in this month's Donald Duck and Friends #339 (Gemstone, $2.95 SRP). Give it a read.
From the first moment I popped in my original Comedy Central screener tape 10 years ago, I absolutely dug Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist (Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$19.99 SRP). I had never seen the money-saving squigglevision animation technique before, and once I realized it wouldn't give me seizures, I was able to concentrate on just want a comedic gem the largely improvised interplay between Katz, his son Ben (Jon Benjamin) and the gaggle of desperately-in-need-of-help comedians (up-and-comers like Ray Romano, Joy Behar, David Cross, and Louis CK) proved to be. This first collection features the 6 episodes comprising the first season, plus audio commentaries, Short Attention Span Theater shorts, "The Biography of Dr. Katz," and the squigglevision short "Shrinkwrapped."
If you're still one of the poor, unfortunate souls intimidated by the season sets of Rocky & Bullwinkle, then you can get a very nice sampling of Jay Ward's legendary cartoon via the single-disc The Best of Rocky & Bullwinkle: Volume 1 & The Best of Boris & Natasha: Volume 1 (Classic Media, Not Rated, DVD-$12.98 SRP each).
I haven't decided yet whether I think Steven Spielberg's latest grasp for legitimacy as an "important filmmaker" is a well-crafted drama or an overwrought cry for respect. I admire [Munich] (Universal, Rated R, DVD-$29.98 SRP) for its attempt to look at a very difficult subject matter – the alleged actions taken by the Israelis to avenge the murder of their Olympic athletes by terrorists during the 1972 Munich games. I honestly wish that Spielberg would realize that he can still make enjoyable films in-between his "important" ones. The feature-laden 2-disc collector's edition is impossible to find, while the single-disc edition only contains a brief intro from Spielberg.
Eight Days a Week (Warner Bros., Rated R, DVD-$19.98 SRP) is one of those tiny little comedies that can't help but endear themselves, and the fact that it's got a gorgeous young Keri Russell as the object of its lead character's desire is no small part of that appeal, I admit. That lead character is nerdy Peter (Josh Schaefer), who longs to be more than "just friends" with his next-door neighbor (Russell), and hatches a plot to camp out on the sidewalk in front of her house until she comes around, giving him the chance to observe his eccentric neighborhood and neighbors as the summer days pass by.
How many of you out there are old enough to remember just what a colossal hit Dinosaurs (Walt Disney, Not Rated, DVD-$39.99 SRP) was when it began airing on ABC in the early 90's? When the Jurassic Sinclair clan was must-see TV, and Baby Sinclair's cry of "Not the mama!" was a national catchphrase, a latter day "Where's the beef?" Well, it was, and if you watch the episodes contained on the 4-disc set collecting the first and second seasons, you'll see why – the show is still funny, and the Jim Henson Creature Shop's costume work is simply amazing. Bonus features include a look into the making of the show, bonus clips, and designer/writer/director Kirk Thatcher's original designs for the dinosaurs.
As the show winds to a close, as far as new episodes are concerned, on DVD we're getting the sixth season of West Wing (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$59.98 SRP), which finds the Bartlett administration entering its last year and the race to replace hit heating up between Alan Alda's Republican Vinick and Jimmy Smits' Democratic Santos. Which is not to say that Martin Sheen's Bartlett administration has run out of any of the usual dramatic steam – far from it, in fact, as the campaign reenergized what had been a flagging, once-great show. The 6-disc set features audio commentary on a trio of episodes and a spotlight on C.J. Cregg's rise from press secretary to Chief of Staff.
Nobody does mix collections like Time Life, and you'll see I'm right with the single-disc collections Disco Fever: Boogie Wonderland, We Got The Funk, Irie Boogie Hits: Dancehall, and Barry Williams Presents One-Hit Wonders of the 70's (Time Life, $18.98 SRP each). They're retro-rific.
It may be coming to an end (much like Happy Days before it), but you can relive the glory days of That 70's Show with the complete fourth season (Fox, Not Rated, DVD-$49.98 SRP). Eric and Donna break up (and she hooks up with Kelso's brother), Kelso & Jackie continue their dating dance, Hyde's father blows town, and Kitty decides it's time to redecorate the basement. The 4-disc set features all 27 episodes, plus select-episode commentary, a pair of behind-the-scenes featurettes, and a 4-minute retrospective of the season.
There's something inherently compelling in the teaming of Robert De Niro and Jean Reno, and Ronin (MGM/UA, Rated R, DVD-$24.96 SRP) captures it to a "t" in a high-octane story involving top flight mercenaries who must learn to trust each other when a seemingly routine Mafia job becomes too hot to handle. The new 2-disc special edition features an audio commentary with John Frankenheimer, an alternate ending, vintage interviews with the cast, a making-of documentary, and five behind-the-scenes featurettes.
It had to come eventually – with the 6th season of The Andy Griffith Show (Paramount, Not Rated, DVD-$38.99 SRP), a legendary comedy finally met its match, and its name was Color. With the introduction of the spectrum to Mayberry, it seems like all of the charm and skillful writing was sucked out of that quirky corner of North Carolina. Even though he had departed as a regular at the end of season 5, Don Knotts did make a handful of much-appreciated guest spots over the course of the year, ensuring that Barney Fife would live on… Even if Knotts' film career would eventually fizzle.
You take the good, you take the bad, you take 'em both and then you have the first & second seasons of The Facts of Life (Sony, Not Rated, DVD-$39.95 SRP). The truncated first season (it spun out of Diff'rent Strokes halfway through the year) was a mess – too many characters (the dorm was filled with a gaggle of extraneous girls, including the soon-to-be-jettisoned Molly Ringwald) and too little focus on any of them, with the only saving grace being the great Charlotte Rae as housemother Edna Garrett. It was during the second season – after a cast cull left just Tootie, Blair, Natalie and newcomer badgirl Jo – that the show began to hit its marks. The 4-disc set features the 29 episodes from both seasons, plus a pair of retrospective featurettes.
It's simplistic to be dismissive of Life Goes On (Warner Bros., Not Rated, DVD-$39.98 SRP) as just "the show with that Down syndrome actor"… in fact, it's also insulting. The show itself was about so much more than the challenges that faced Corky (Chris Burke) as a Down syndrome kid – they were the challenges that face any kid growing up. Simple as that. The 6-disc set features all 22 first season episodes, plus audio commentary on the pilot, screen tests, and a gag reel.
Okay, so – admittedly – Barry Manilow isn't exactly the epitome of cool. In fact, he's never been cool. Unfortunately, he has managed to craft songs which lodge themselves in the brain of anyone who listens to them, slowly driving them mad. Those tunes include "Copacabana," "Mandy," and "I Write the Songs," and they're all features on a trio of Manilow remasters, complete with bonus tracks – Barry Manilow II, Even Now, & Tryin' To Get the Feeling (Arista/Legacy, $11.98 SRP each). Just try and get them out of your head.
When Sarah Ruttinger (Jennifer Aniston) returns home with her new fiancé (Mark Ruffalo), she begins to unravel a tangled web of rumors and innuendo that point to a far different past for her seemingly sedate, upscale family (including matriarch Shirley MacLaine) than she suspects. Rumor Has It (Warner Bros., Rated PG-13, DVD-$28.98 SRP) is the rare light comedy that I can actually enjoy, buoyed by a snappy script and even snappier performances (particularly the still-wonderful Aniston). Who knew director Rob Reiner still had it in him? Sadly, bonus materials are limited to the theatrical trailer.
Five seasons in and they're still thanking us for being a friend with the still-funny 5th season of The Golden Girls (Buena Vista, Not Rated, DVD-$39.99 SRP), which features audio commentaries with stars Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Betty White.
Another pair of Showtime's unfortunately lackluster high-concept mini-series Masters of Horror (Anchor Bay, Not Rated, DVD-$16.98 SRP each) hits DVD, this time featuring the efforts of Mick Garris ("Chocolate") and Don Coscarelli ("Incident On and Off a Mountain Road"). Of the two, I'd have to give the edge to Mick Garris, a sentimental favorite ever since his adaptation of Stephen King's The Stand. Both discs are loaded with bonus features, including commentaries, behind-the-scenes featurettes, interviews, and more.


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The global market for e-waste recycling and reuse services is at a nascent stage at present and is expected to witness substantial growth throughout the forecast period. The growing awareness among consumers regarding the conservation of health and environment is the primary factor augmenting the growth of the global market. In addition, stringent regulations and rules for e-waste management are expected to encourage the growth of the market. Furthermore, the increasing participation of the leading electronics manufacturers in e-waste recycling and reuse services is estimated to generate potential opportunities for key players.
The global market for e-waste recycling and reuse services has been classified on the basis of source, recycle and reuse service, and recycled component. By source, the market has been segmented into household appliances, entertainment devices, and IT and telecommunication products. By recycle and reuse service, the market has been categorized into asset management and logistics, material processing and recovery, triage and de-manufacturing, collection services, and refurbishment and reuse. Furthermore, by recycled component, the market has been divided into recycled plastics, recycled metals, recycled silica, and other recycled components.
The research study offers insights into the key growth prospects of the global e-waste recycling and reuse services market, along with the latest trends and lucrative opportunities. The study comprises a thorough executive summary, presenting insights into the key segments and sub-segments considered within the research report. In addition, the study throws light on the key geographical segments and the competitive scenario of the market.
Overview of the E-waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market
As per the research study, in 2012, the global market for e-waste recycling and reuse services was worth US$9.84 bn and is projected to reach a value of US$41.36 bn by 2019. The market is estimated to register a remarkable 23.06% CAGR from 2013 to 2019. The limited shelf life of electronic products and the increasing prices of rare earth metals are boosting the demand for e-waste recycling and reuse services. Moreover, the high demand for consumer electronics and information and communications technology are expected to bolster the global market.
On the other hand, the fewer number of e-waste collection zones and low awareness in developing economies are estimated to restrict the growth of the market in the coming years. Additionally, high e-waste management costs is another factor hampering the growth of the global e-waste recycling and reuse services market.
Among the key geographical segments, Europe is expected to emerge as a leading region in the global e-waste recycling and reuse services market, thanks to rigid regulations for e-waste recovery. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is projected to exhibit lucrative opportunities for key players in the near future. The availability of cheap labor and a large quantity of e-waste in China and other developing regions of Asia Pacific are estimated to drive the demand for e-waste recycling and reuse services in the coming years.
Companies Mentioned in the Research Report
Lifespan Technology Recycling Inc., SIMS Recycling Solutions, Stena Techno World, Electronic Recyclers International Inc., CRT Recycling Inc., Cimelia Resource Recovery, Tectonics Ltd., MBA Polymers Inc., Umicore SA, and Global Electric Electronic Processing Inc. are some of the key players operating in the e-waste recycling and reuse services market across the globe.
Key Segments of the E-waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market
Global E-waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market, by Source:
- Household Appliances
- Refrigeration
- Consumer and Lighting Equipment
- Other Household Appliances
- IT and Telecommunications Products
- Computers and Computer Peripherals
- Cellular Phones
- Entertainment Devices
- Music Systems
- Televisions
Global E-waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market, by Recycle and Reuse Services:
- Collection Services
- Refurbishment and Reuse
- Asset Management and Logistics
- Triage and De-manufacturing
- Material Processing & Recovery
Global E-waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market, by Recycled Component:
- Recycled Metals
- Recycled Plastics
- Recycled Silica
- Other Recycled Components
Global E-waste Recycling and Reuse Services Market, by Geography:
- North America
- Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
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- Market growth drivers
- Factors limiting market growth
- Current market trends
- Market structure
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- An array of graphics and SWOT analysis of major industry segments
- Detailed analyses of industry trends
- A well-defined technological growth map with an impact-analysis
- Offers a clear understanding of the competitive landscape and key product segments


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Meg and Linus, by Hanna Nowinski
Publisher: Swoon Reads
Release Date: April 18th 2017
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
Meg and Linus are best friends bound by a shared love of school, a coffee obsession, and being queer. It's not always easy to be the nerdy lesbian or gay kid in a suburban town. But they have each other. And a few Star Trek boxed sets. They're pretty happy.
But then Sophia, Meg's longtime girlfriend, breaks up with Meg. Linus starts tutoring the totally dreamy new kid, Danny—and Meg thinks setting them up is the perfect project to distract herself from her own heartbreak. But Linus isn't so sure Danny even likes guys, and maybe Sophia isn't quite as out of the picture as Meg thought she was. . . .
From crowdsourced young adult imprint Swoon Reads comes Meg & Linus by Hanna Nowinski, a fun friendship story about two quirky teens who must learn to get out of their comfort zones and take risks—even if that means joining the drama club, making new friends, and learning how to stand on your own.
Young Adult
M/M and F/F Pairings
Gay Character
Lesbian Character
Best Friends
High School
I enjoyed parts of this book. I equally didn't enjoy parts of this book.
On the positive column, the characters were exceedingly cute. Linus befriends the new kid at school, Danny, who is–if possible–just as clueless as him. Although the reader is quite aware that Danny is gay and into Linus, it takes ages for the two of them to talk about it.
Similarly, Meg is grieving for the relationship she had end at the very beginning of the book. But it's a while until she actually lets go of controlling everything around her, enough to appreciate that grieving is going to take a bit of time, and that she's going to be okay.
Let's talk a bit about the characterisation of the two named characters: My biggest problem was that, although this book split perspective between the two of them, the two character voices weren't different enough from each other to avoid confusion. Many times I had to look at the start of the chapter to remind myself which character's perspective I was in. Thankfully, the chapters were all very short.
Special mention goes to Alyssa. I absolutely loved her character. Although she was just a bit part, I absolutely thought she was fantastic, a good influence on Meg and generally wonderful. I spent the whole book wanting more of her.
Hanna Nowinski is a language enthusiast and trained translator for German and English who lives in the middle of nowhere, Germany. She has wanted to be a writer since she learned that books were made by real people. As a kid, she made up her own bedtime stories, mostly sending her stuffed animals on adventures around the world. She loves books, music, coffee, and getting way too emotionally invested in TV shows. Meg & Linus is her debut novel.
Twitter: @lang_witch
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I received an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for a fair and honest review.