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Meet Our Happy Customers
"Words cannot express how thankful Dewey & I are for all the work that you put into making our day one of the most memorable days of our lives. I don't know what we would have done without you. Planning a wedding is extremely stressful but your weekly calls to discuss the planning and preparation of our wedding put us at ease and made us feel like we didn't have a care in the world. You traveled from Georgia to Albany with less than 24 hours to make the centerpieces, decorate the church and venue in which our reception was held and you made it seem so effortless. You thought of details that I would never had thought about and with all the extras made it perfect. You anticipated the unknown and handled it all so well! Everything was so elegantly done from the church to the reception hall. Thank you for making our day not only special, but BEAUTIFUL & REMARKABLE!"
Mr. & Mrs. Sims, Albany, NY
"Hired Elegant Events & Catering to host me and my daughter-in-law's 60/40 weekend birthday extravaganza. Elegant Events & Catering took responsibility for hosting both Saturday's 'Birthday Party' and Sunday's 'Birthday Dinner' events. Since we were celebrating historic milestones, I wanted it to be grand and over-the-top, and it was. Everything was 'First Class'. They handled the invitation process (design, mailings, social, etc.) the catering, the set-up for both events, the merchandising (party favors), entertainment, photography, and hosting. I found them to be courteous and very professional. They gave the smallest of details their upmost attention. Without doubt, I would recommend them to my most special friends, and would definitely hire them again for future events".
– Parris N. Hawkins, Lil Burn, GA
"First I would like to thank you (Elegant Events & Catering) again for giving me such an amazing baby shower. The creative, bold and classy centerpieces were perfect! I have to thank God for blessing you with such a talent. You blessed me with a baby shower that I will never forget. Your attention to details and your desire to give me exactly what I asked for was far beyond anything I could have ever imagined. We collaborated and executed my Pink and Gold Baby Shower!!!!!! Thanks Mrs. Barbara"
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– Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Atlanta, GA
"Thank you for helping to make Betty and Dewey's 30 year wedding renewal day flow so smoothly. I am grateful you agreed to travel from Georgia to New York to coordinate and manage the wedding and decorations for the church as well as the reception. Everything was absolutely BEAUTIFUL!"
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"What a wonderful blessing to have had you at the wedding and for your talent in helping to pull off a wonderful day for the family and friends of Betty and Dewey. You were an incredible help and enormous comfort to the family. The décor was very simple but yet so elegant, and people are still talking about the beauty of the event. Thank you so much for all you did for us!"
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Digital technology, a word that has completely rewired the way we work, is not a new term at all. It already has been recognized as a turning point for many industries, enabling them to change their entire game. And now, digital technology has started to show similar kind of impact on the financial sector as well, with the emergence and adoption of digital finance technology.
One of such impact can be seen in the Tanzanian market, where the number of adults having bank account increased from 17% in 2011 to 47% in 2017, all thanks to the rise in the use of mobile phones used to access financial services. Earlier, availing banking services generally meant taking a day of one's time and a considerable portion of earnings just to travel to the nearest branch of a financial institution.
Similarly, another fun fact is that digital financial services is estimated to result in $1 trillion of increased revenue and cost savings in the financial sector – equivalent to about 17% of the ENTIRE global financial services industry revenue.
So, when it comes to financial inclusion i.e., a process undertaken to ensure the ease of access, availability and usage of the formal financial system for all members of an economy, digital financial services definitely has boundless potential. With newer tools and technologies being developed, financial services can be provided to majority of the population with enhanced speed, reliability and efficiency.
Impact of Digital Finance Services
Digital financial services have brought in quite astounding innovations in the market. To name a few, there are mobile wallets which enable customer experience in terms of savings and payments, biometrics data which enhance the customer identification verification process for account opening and payment authorization, and digital platforms within mobile phones that enable last-mile access technologies which facilitate financial access to people in rural areas without the need for physical bank branches.
Along with such innovations, digital finance has also brought in various positive impacts on the existing market in context of financial inclusion. As per the recent study conducted by Asian Development Bank (ADB), named "Accelerating Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia with Digital Finance", there are five key areas in particular, where digital finance can have positive impact. They are:
1. Demand-side Entry Constraints – Digitally Enabled Customer Identification and Verification
Know your customer (KYC) is the process of a business identifying and verifying the identity of its clients. In case of financial institutions, KYC plays a vital role in terms of management of risk associated with verification. Saying that, customer identification and verification still is a challenge for financial institutions.
Nonetheless fast, low-cost and convenient customer identification and verification process is a possibility today via digital finance solutions. There are two alternative approaches as per the digital solutions: Automated agent-enabled customer identification and Automated individual-enabled customer identification.
Automated agent-enabled customer identification allows an agent to acquire a customer's identification document digitally using mobile apps where the acquired data is automatically verified against databases linked to the financial services of the provider's backend platform. On the other hand, automated individual-enabled customer identification allows an individual to provide identity proof such as a fingerprint to financial service providers located miles away in real time.
2. Supply-side Entry Barriers – Scalable Delivery By Tackling Last-mile Distribution
Due to the unavailability of the financial institutional infrastructures such as traditional banking branches and ATMs in the low-density rural areas, a number of people are financially excluded.
Nevertheless, digital financial solutions have the possibility to lower the provider's' distribution and servicing costs for basic financial services by introducing alternative platforms and channels. They are low-cost, widespread points of physical access that are digitally enabled, such as mobile phones, point-of-sale devices, and agent networks.
3. Payments and Transfers – End-To-End Digitization
Although cash is still prevalent in most of the countries, an enabling economy i.e., an economy which has rapidly evolving business landscape, can actually create a platform for electronic payment.
One of the ways to do so is to drive critical volume payments through digital government-to-person payments (G2P) and person-to-all payments (P2All ). Digital G2P payments and P 2 All payments ensure efficient, safe and secure transfers which further help reduce leakages.
4. Credit – Risk Reduction Via Digitally-enabled Data Analytics
Credit access has the potential to create human capital and bring businesses into existence. However, due to various reasons, commercial banks are less likely to cater to the credit needs of the unbanked and underbanked people.
Digital technology on the other hand can considerably enhance access to credit via the use of alternative sources of data, for example data from payment transactions and telecoms providers, collaborated with analytics which helps in improving customer profiling, credit risk assessment, and fraud detection. There actually number of Fintech players that have been using such digital solution. One of such fintech company is Lenddo, a Singapore-based software-as-a-service company which uses non-traditional data comprising social media and smart phone records in order to ascertain customers' financial stability.
5. Savings – Cost Effective Mobilization
Savings in formal financial institution is one of the most prominent aspects of financial inclusion. Digital financial services can help mobilize the savings value chain.
Financial service providers can present access to larger group of population through mobile devices. Users can have access to savings account at a licensed deposit taking institution and also earn interest by linking dedicated savings accounts to mobile money or e-wallets.
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Some of the top trends from the runways of New York, London, Milan and Paris are just down right awful…..yes I said awful! Biker Shorts, Feathers, Utility Jumpsuits. Really biker shorts, NOPE!
Here are a few of the trends that I am adding to my wardrobe:
Crochet is going to be everywhere…..(In this case, I say a little goes a long way). I love the little pop of crochet with the detail sleeve. You don't have to look like your grandmother's afghan to rock this trend.
Hello Yellow! This season's it-color has presented itself, and it'll brighten your day. A saturated and sunny yellow was seen all over the catwalk, and I can't wait to test it out.
No shocker here…..don't pack up those prints just yet! This season, street style stars let their animal instincts take over with bold and wild prints. In particular, loud leopard print was a favorite amongst the fashionistas and appeared on a variety of garments, including pants, coats, dresses, suits, and more. (In this case, the more the merrier!)
I am sooo excited to be showcasing my favorite Spring trends next week and Greenville Fashion Week! Get your tickets now http://www.thesocietyfashionweek.com!
Stay Chic!Cheers,


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- Old Stuff
- Instruments
- 1840s Schatz
1840s Schatz
Henry Schatz was an early partner of CF Martin in New York in the 1830s, and later set out on his own, eventually moving to Boston in the 1840s. This example is the equivalent of a size-2 Martin, extremely popular as a parlor guitar in the 19th-century. It has H.A SCHATZ BOSTON impressed into the center strip inside the back, clearly visible through the soundhole, and also on the back of the peghead, which has rosewood veneers both front and back. The back and sides of the guitar are of beautiful, straight-grained Brazilian rosewood, of a quality not seen since the last century. There is a center strip in the back, of wood marquetry, with purfling lines and rosewood binding around the edge of the back. The top is also bound in rosewood, with a double-herringbone pattern of colored marquetry and matching marquetry rosette around the soundhole. The pyramid-style bridge is original; bolts covered by pearl inlays were added at a later date. The top bracing pattern is unusual, a modified fan style; I've never seen anything quite like it anywhere else. There are top cracks showing evidence of older repairs, with reinforcements added underneath, and unrepaired back cracks. The top finish has been compromised by an older addition of a pickguard, long since removed. The original varnish finish overall on the instrument is essentially intact. The neck is of the style of the day with separate dovetailed peghead and conical heel; it is quite unusual in that it has a natural finish showing the beautiful grain of its Spanish cedar construction; the vast majority of necks like this were painted black. The tuning machines are original, with engraved baseplates, and three of the original genuine ivory buttons are extant. The case is the guitar's original wooden one, with most of its original hardware, and has been re-lined. This Schatz guitar is a perfect candidate for restoration. I have had it in my collection for over forty years, untouched, and am now making it available at an extremely attractive price so that it can be brought back as a playing instrument, from a time when life in America moved at a much more comfortable pace. After nearly 200 years, this is the kind of guitar rarely seen on the market today. Offered as is at $1895 w/ohsc


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By Wale Omiyale, SVP of Market Research, Confirmit
Commercial Content/Advertorial
With over 3.8 billion people online – that's 50% of the world's population – it's no surprise that digital interactions are a normal way of life for many of us. For Market Researchers, what's most interesting is how the connected population is actually using the internet. It spans every aspect of our lives from entertainment and shopping, to work, learning, and our day-to-day social activity.
In the infancy of digital technology, it was easy to separate a digital interaction from a physical one. Someone sitting in front of their computer was, of course, purely digital. Conversely, visiting a store to make a purchase was strictly physical. Now, however, the boundaries between digital and physical are blurring, and the divide between the digital realm and our physical world is becoming less distinct.
A new era of the blended population
In almost every area of our internet-connected lives, digital interactions are either supplementing or, in some cases, replacing, physical actions.
A good example is the increasingly digital element that is supplementing traditional in-person retail transactions. Statistics show that inside bricks-and-mortar stores, 82% of shoppers consult their smartphone regarding purchases they're about to make. Price comparisons, competitor information and even stock availability can be accessed at the touch of a button and, often, will directly influence the decision to purchase or not.
Additionally, digital capabilities are replacing many physical interactions. Again using the retail example, online shopping is often used to secure physical or digital goods, making store visits redundant for many.
This sea-change in shopper habits, driven by the immediacy of the digital world, can be seen across many other industries too – telecoms, finance, leisure to name just a few. For researchers, this is great news, since the blending of the digital and the physical offers new ways to engage consumers and collect feedback.
Of course, to engage respondents in this blurred environment, it is critical to consider how they are accessing their merged digital/physical experiences, so we can best understand how to leverage the multiple channels available to us.
Our digital experiences are divided among various devices, with desktop and mobile usage still leading other channels.
While desktop and mobile share of web page access are both very high, it is mobile's 30% year-on-year growth that is perhaps most impressive. While estimates of mobile-enabled research vary significantly, they all make it clear that there are many untapped opportunities for Market Research organisations.
The rise and rise of the mobile app
We know that there are many ways to ask for feedback via mobile: apps, mobile web and SMS being the most obvious. And while mobile has exploded over the past few years, what's most interesting is the growth in the use of apps. Looking at the total digital time spent over the past few years, app usage has more than doubled since 2013, whereas mobile web has remained virtually stagnant and desktop is showing the first signs of decline.
As a matter of fact, the latest data from Yahoo's Flurry analytics shows that 90 percent of consumer's mobile time is spent in apps. This is particularly interesting because one of the key pieces of feedback we hear from Market Researchers is that they aren't sure respondents will want to download an app.
If general digital behaviour is any indication, an app – in addition to, rather than in isolation from, mobile web and desktop capabilities – is a must for modern Market Research programmes. A key question here, though, is which apps will dominate and drive our interactive experiences? Whoever answers this first and executes a strategy to exploit this space will be well-placed to dominate app-based responses for a long time to come.
Regardless of the methodology though, what is most important to consider is that the merged digital and physical experience is all about in-the-moment interaction. Research programmes targeting mobile interactions must therefore leverage real-time capabilities if they are to have any relevance to respondents.
Location, location, location
This kind of real-time interaction is the prime objective of location-based research. While official statistics vary, sources across the internet suggest that four out of five mobile device owners leave their location tracking on by default, and 74% of adult smartphone owners use their phone to get information based on their location. In addition, at least one third of all Google searches include a specific location.
These behaviours present researchers with a great opportunity to embrace real-time research, with location-triggered surveys that target respondents at the precise moment of an interaction. The practical applications for such surveys are widespread, from mystery shopping and audits to exit surveys and even competitive intelligence, to name just a few.
In fact, in our view, location-based research delivers the single greatest opportunity to capture the right feedback, from the right respondent, at the right moment.
Ignore desktop at your peril
However, with the hyperbole about the potential for mobile-based research, it is easy to overlook the desktop channel – perhaps as the 'old fashioned' digital relation. While potentially in the first stages of decline in terms of overall penetration for web access, with nearly half of all users still accessing the web via their desktop, researchers ignore it at their peril.
And real-time, in-the-moment feedback can apply as much to the desktop respondent as it does to the mobile one.
On a desktop, of course, there is more than one way to collect feedback. Web links are widely used, and deliver the majority of desktop-based research responses. However, in research we tend to ignore the more targeted, time-sensitive – and potentially much more successful – route of the website intercept.
Websites are a great place to collect feedback from customers and prospects, delivering the opportunity to gather rich, real-time insight from accurately profile website visitors. What's more, website feedback can be combined with other channels for broader and deeper analysis and understanding across an organisation. The most pertinent use to our retail argument is perhaps cart abandonment, but website feedback can also deliver in-depth insight about areas such as usability, transaction satisfaction and even customer service.
Unlike almost any other research channel, website intercept can deliver unobtrusive and highly-targeted pop-up surveys based on specific criteria such as traffic source, route to a specific page, activity or time.
Less division, more opportunity
What people's changing behaviours in relation to digital and physical interactions show is that we are continually embracing new ways of conducting our lives. In the same way, Market Researchers must continually embrace new ways to obtain feedback on our behaviours, sentiments and intent.
By closely understanding how our physical actions are supplemented or replaced by digital ones, the research industry has a great opportunity to leverage this new 'blended' way of living, not only through the technologies we use every day, but also from the way we use them, where we use them, and how we move from one channel or location to the next to complete our experience.
About the Author
Wale Omiyale has over a decade's experience in the Market Research industry and has a detailed understanding of the issues facing the industry as a result of maturation and technological advancement.Wale works closely with some of the world's leading Market Research agencies, helping them to implement innovative MR programmes using the most up-to-date data collection channels and practices available.
Article reproduced with permission of RW Connect and ESOMAR.
Source: https://rwconnect.esomar.org/the-blurred-digital-and-physical-lines-of-research/


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I feel the need to explain the site title "Superwoman and Her Dirty Red Knickers" as I can only imagine what some minds may be conjuring up. I mentioned this very title to my Mum this morning and for someone with even less of an understanding into the blogging world than me she was rather concerned with the type of people who may "accidentally" come across me via Google. Good point really…
So to state the not-so obvious when I say "dirty red knickers" I am NOT implying to not know how to wash my underwear nor does it mean I am kinky in any way, shape or form, it doesn't mean I will post photos of my underwear nor does it mean that red is my favourite colour….. So what is it all about??
Well, some people call me Superwoman – you know one of the many stereotypes – kids, career, volunteering, shift working husband etc etc but I am one of many! Kids or not, career or not , it doesn't really matter. You can be a Superwoman in any facet, I guess as long as you are a woman though.
What this is about is …. Reality! The truth! Its the moments when your two-year-old sits on the floor at your local supermarket screaming blue murder, you have their snot and dribble on your "best supermarket shirt" shirt and you are copping stares from the composed parents out with their sweet well-behaved angels and you are thinking to yourself "Is this it?" "Is this all there is?!"
So I am unlocking the secret thoughts and the wondrous workings of a females brain. I'm airing the dirty laundry (including the dirty red knickers) for anyone whose willing to admit not everything is rainbows and sunshine. Our dirty little secrets are about to be exposed and I can't wait to get some things off my chest – all in good fun, all with a lighthearted and joyful intention. And all to ensure that we women start to put down our perfection bats and quit beating ourselves with them!
So join me with a smile, a happy heart and an understanding of sarcasm in this WWW blogging journey…
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Hubei and Guangdong Suffer From Heavy Rainfall
Nearly a million people have been affected by heavy rain pelting several Chinese provinces, causing houses to collapse, decimating crops and blocking highways. Continuous storms have affected 360,700 people from 14 counties, districts and cities in Central China's Hubei Province since Wednesday [22 July 2015], the provincial civil affairs department said. As of 2 pm


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Office Depot
The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 30 (Q1), Office Depot met expectations on revenues and missed expectations on earnings per share.
Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue dropped. Non-GAAP earnings per share contracted to zero. GAAP earnings per share dropped to a loss.
Margins dropped across the board.
Revenue details
Office Depot chalked up revenue of $2.72 billion. The 12 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ looked for a top line of $2.75 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 5.4% lower than the prior-year quarter's $2.87 billion.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
EPS came in at $0.00. The 17 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.05 per share. Non-GAAP EPS dropped to zero from the prior-year quarter's $0.00. GAAP EPS were -$0.06 for Q1 compared to $0.14 per share for the prior-year quarter.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 24.3%, 640 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 1.1%, 320 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -0.2%, 190 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. (Margins calculated in GAAP terms.)
Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $2.45 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.09.
Next year's average estimate for revenue is $10.46 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.07.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a one-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 484 members out of 614 rating the stock outperform, and 130 members rating it underperform. Among 173 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 133 give Office Depot a green thumbs-up, and 40 give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Office Depot is hold, with an average price target of $4.48.
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18 Core 36 Thread Core i9 7980XE Extreme Edition Specs Unveiled
Intel announced their upcoming range of Core X CPUs and chipsets back in Computex, but the specifics were not very clear for quite some time and it's only until recently that we had the fog cleared about the existence of the much-speculated Core i9 flagship series. Finally, Intel has released the specs for their upcoming beast, especially casting the spotlight on the Core i9 7980XE. The Core i9 7980XE features a base clock speed of 2.6GHz and Intel's Turbo Boost 2.0 takes it up to 4.2GHz. Turbo Boost 3.0 can boost…Read More


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oops, wrong page. How do I delete this box?Edited by 220.127.116.11
We should probably get around to splitting this in preparation for the next book. You know, move book-specific tropes to Literature.The Way Of Kings and Literature.Words Of Radiance, keep general series tropes to Literature.The Stormlight Archive, that sort of thing.Hide/Show Replies
Yeah, I've thought about that before, but the problem is that until the next book comes out, we don't know what's book-specific and what's not, particularly in terms of characters and whatnot.
But still, we could make a split now and fix things as far as what-goes-where when book two comes out.
I think most of it will be obvious. For example, let's just go through the first ten tropes on the page:
Literature.The Stormlight Archive (series-wide tropes)
- Abusive Precursors: The Knights Radiant, or at least everybody thinks so.
- After the End: The culture of all the characters believes this is the kind of world they live in. To some degree they're right, but the first book is one long hint that things will get worse.
- Alien Blood: Parshendi have orange blood that smells like mold.
- Alien Sky: Roshar has three moons. The first, Salas, is small and casts a violet light; the second, Nomon, is large and has blue-white light; and the third, Mishim, is small and has green light.
- Applied Phlebotinum: Stormlight.
- Arc Number: Ten, a very important number in Vorinism, apparently the world's predominant religion. Also four and sixteen, though less so than in Sanderson's other works.
Literature.The Way Of Kings (book-specific tropes)
- Abusive Parents: Shallan's father had a horrific temper. Fortunately, he had a soft spot for her, so she only saw it a few times, and he never hurt her. Unfortunately, her brothers were not so lucky. They're pretty screwed up because of it.
- Action Girl:
- Parshendi females, if Dalinar's hypothesis of their battle pairs actually being Battle Couples is right. Sanderson's readings from the second book confirm that yes, female Parshendi are warriors too—and not only that, but Eshonai, the parshendi shardbearer Dalinar fought, is a woman.
- Jasnah might also be one, depending on how far her abilities go — she can certainly handle herself fine if she has to.
- Although not one yet, Shallan might become one later since she has a shardblade.
- Affably Evil: Taravingian. Also Kabsal probably qualifies.
- Apocalyptic Log: Dalinar's visions. An Apocalyptic Log from God.
Literature.Words Of Radiance (book-specific tropes)
- Abusive Parents: As a Shallan-centric book, we will undoubtedly get more detail on her father.
Just like that.Edited by 126.96.36.199
Why do we need a split? The page isn't particularly large compared to other pages, and stuff like The Wheel of Time has all of its tropes in the same list.
If anything is a spoiler for a specific book, just spoiler tag it with the name of the book. Or move it to the characters page.
Like so: (Everything from WOR is a joke.)
- Big Bad: The Way of Kings has the villain of the series set up to be Odium, a shard of hatred who killed Roshar's god (Tanavast, bearer of the Shard of Honour) and is currently influencing the events on Roshar to create more war.
- Came Back Wrong: In Words of Radiance, Kaladin attempts to make Dalinar happy by bringing Gavilar back as Robo-Gavilar. However, it is soon made apparent that Robo-Gavilar isn't Dalinar's beloved brother, but an evil bastard who kicks puppies and would make Straff Venture and Tonk Fah cry.
- Patricide:
- Part 5 of The Way of Kings reveals that Shallan killed her father. We find out why in Words of Radiance.
- In Words of Radiance, Renarin's first attempt at using Regrowth causes Dalinar's heart to burst out of his chest and run off to try and become a real boy. This kills Dalinar.
- Villainous Rescue: In Words of Radiance, when Shallan is cornered by the Shardmoose, she is saved by one of her foes, specifically Sadeas, who is trying to convince her to vote for him in the Presidential Election by rescuing her from danger.
It needs to be split for the same reason that films are split: Spoilers, ease of reading, etc. Most books aren't split because we don't really have a big literature fanbase on the wiki, but for a series of ten doorstoppers, splitting them is a very good idea.
Honestly, the Wheel of Time should be split up by book, too. But that's a bloody trope quagmire. It makes sense to split Stormlight to prevent the same problem, but it's probably prudent to wait until the second book is released.
The reason I brought it up before the second book is released is because then people will have already started adding lots of tropes for it to the page, and it will be more difficult to sort.
Well, sandboxed them up, with the tropes split and everything. The only problem right now is that Kings' description is kinda bad. Oh, and we need another image for the main page, since I moved the pic to Kings, but I couldn't find anything decent that would fit.
Sandbox.The Stormlight Archive, Sandbox.The Way Of Kings, and Sandbox.Words Of Radiance.
Bump. Anybody?
Haven't had a chance to give an in-depth look, but they seem good to me.
I made a few changes to Sandbox.The Stormlight Archive (mostly just changing the pagequote and putting the Arc Words entry from Sandbox.The Way Of Kings onto it, instead), and rewrote the description on Sandbox.The Way Of Kings. I, uh... might have gone a little overboard.Edited by 126.96.36.199
Eh, could stand to be shortened, but it's better than it was before. I certainly can't come up with something better.
So I'll swap those in if no one objects in the next couple days.
Should The Stormlight Archive be made into a category, similar to how Discworld and The Dresden Files have categories into which the books fall? So, The Way Of Kings would become TheStormlightArchive/TheWayOfKingsEdited by 22.214.171.124
Someone edited the pagequote, saying that the line didn't fit the potholed tropes.
"Life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination."
Life before death == life is more important than death. ie, don't take life unless you have to. Given that the Knights Radiant were badasses, that's Martial Pacifist in a nutshell.
Strength before weakness == the strong have a duty to protect the weak. Pretty straightforward With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.
Journey before destination == the inverse of "the ends justify the means". It's saying that how you do things is more important than what you do. That's Honor Before Reason.


text: This afternoon we canoed up the Annisquam River to Goose Cove . We chose to go at high tide since that is the only time it is easy to get into and out of Goose Cove in the narrow place under Rt 127. There was someone fishing - as we reached the spot he had just reeled in a fish which he unhooked and threw back. I asked him and he said it was 24" and was a Striper ; I don't know why he didn't keep it. We had the wind against us but no tide to worry about. Conveniently this wasn't one of those times when the wind changed to be against us on return. The tide was against us on the way back and I tested the wind vs. the tide and the tide was a bit stronger. Still, it was still much easier returning. Since it is after Labor Day and a weekday there was essentially no boat traffic although we did again see Teaser X running with the wind - and the channel is wide enough at high tide so that he could tack back OK.


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Life Guardian Benefit RiderThe rider given as part of children's life insurance policies, in event of the guardian/parent's death, which would remove the premium-payer, the child's benefits is unchanged.
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Life Guardian Benefit rider, which is offered as part of a children's life insurance policy,
is similar to the Waiver of Premium rider - in the event of death of the
parent/guardian of the insured child during the term of the policy, all future
premiums are waived on the policy, with the policy remaining in force. In short, this rider
ensures that the benefit to the child remains unchanged and undamaged in the
event of death of the parent/guardian who would have paid the premiums in the
normal course.
See also: Accidental Death Benefit Rider
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Critical Illness Benefit Rider
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Hospital Cash Benefit Rider
Waiver of Premium Rider
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Tag Archives: Speaking
Public Speaking Jitters
by Loretta Eidson Have you stood before a crowd before a presentation, only to see a variety of expressions returning your stare? It's easy when everyone smiles and looks eager to hear what you're about to share, but what about … Continue reading →
Speaking with an Attitude
By Elizabeth Musser How do we, as authors, handle the speaking opportunities given us? I was recently asked to speak at a women's luncheon event at a country club. When the gal (I'll call her Cindy) asked about my availability, … Continue reading →
When Your Readers Bother and Bless You
by Elizabeth Musser I just returned from a book signing event where I was invited to speak to a church book club. Because I posted the event on Facebook, other readers who weren't a part of the book club also … Continue reading →
Speaking to Book Clubs, Is It Worth Your Time?
By Nora St. Laurent Having run two book clubs, inside of a book store, and one that met on-line, I have witnessed the excitement felt by readers, firsthand when they can either meet with an author, or speak with them … Continue reading →
Teaching Tools for Writers: 4 Steps to Building a Public Speaking Platform
By Hannah R. Conway As a teacher, I speak on a daily basis, all day, five days a week–and I truly love it. Speaking comes natural to me, as does public speaking, but it may not to others. Building a … Continue reading →
Speak Your Message
by Carol Hamilton Sell more books by developing a speaking platform. Do you shudder at the thought of presenting anything before an audience? To make yourself more comfortable, choose a topic you are passionate about and know well. Talk about … Continue reading →
Dress for Success and Corrie Ten Boom
By Carol Hamilton Today's authors should be speakers, also. To become more comfortable before an audience and to allow your audience to be more at ease with you, learn to dress for success. When you stand on a stage, the … Continue reading →
When Things Aren't as they Seem
By Deborah Raney A few years ago, I was speaking at a MOPS group (Mothers of Preschoolers) in a small Midwestern town. As I learned to do from the wonderful speaker and writer Liz Curtis Higgs, I had picked out … Continue reading →
Ten Tips for a Satisfying Radio Interview
By Cynthia Ruchti The success of a radio interview is as easy to calculate as the number of baby guppies born in the night. Did listeners rush to their local bookstore to purchase or order the book? Were there more … Continue reading →


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Iraq never recovered from the 1991 war, or from the terrible aftermath of the war with Iran. Iraq's social, economic and political structures were left completely disjointed. Saddam Hussein's rule relied on the country's fragmentation (retribalization) and on utilitarian management of the "oil for food" program. Beyond the widespread dilapidation of infrastructure, it is Iraqi society that has been dealt a severe blow.
Interventions by the UN did not make it possible to break the impasse, although they kept Saddam Hussein's regime in survival mode. The disarmament and humanitarian aid programs kept things at a morbid status quo. It will be necessary to radically rethink the situation.
Neighbouring countries profited from Iraq's drawn-out agony, to varying degrees, as much to preserve their economic and trade interests as to retain a certain influence over various communities in Iraq.
Foreign powers, including first and foremost the United States, Great Britain, France and Russia, also took advantage of this situation up until 2001. From that time on, it became apparent that Washington, and to a lesser extent London, wanted to change tacks.
In fact, in early 2001, a number of elements surfaced, which indicated that the situation had reached a turning point. Within Iraq, the build-up of crises within the regime and between it and various population groups seemed to herald a new a new period of unrest. There were several noticeable signs of this decline:
The defection of certain military and government officials.
The proliferation of small enclaves of power based on semi-autonomous militia forces.
The re-emergence of certain opposition forces (Kurdish parties, High Council of the Islamic Revolution, lay parties, etc.)
The relative consolidation of zones eluding central power in the North of the country.
The headlong plunge of the economy, and the exodus of hundreds of thousands of skilled Iraqi adults.
Undeniably, Saddam Hussein was able to manipulate the contradictions and maintain his control over an extensive repressive apparatus. However, it was external factors, over and above those internal contradictions, that played a decisive role. In fact, a few days after the events of September 11th, the U.S. administration took steps to gain control over Iraq. Following the last stand of the UN in the fall of 2002, everything was carefully orchestrated to get rid of Saddam Hussein. However, very little was done about "Post-Saddam Iraq," be it at the political level or in terms of reconstruction.
At the time of writing, the military coalition led by Washington had just taken the Iraqi capital. It therefore seems likely that the fighting will end in the next few days… Indeed, from the outset, the imbalance of power ruled out any outcome other than total victory for the U.S. army. However, as we well know, wars are 90% political and 10% military. From this perspective, we cannot be certain that the end of the fighting will mean the end of the war.
In Washington, at United Nations headquarters in New York, and in many European capitals, debate has reignited, this time over post-Saddam Iraq. Who will control the reconstruction effort? With whom? And to what end?
Rebuilding basic infrastructures is an obvious priority, alongside emergency humanitarian assistance for those directly affected by the war. This operation is fairly "easy" to get underway, given the mammoth logistics of the Washington-led coalition and the express willingness of several countries in the region to prevent a protracted humanitarian crisis.
The way this short-term reconstruction is carried out could, however, have a significant impact on subsequent events. One group close to the Bush administration would simply like the U.S. army to occupy the field, perhaps granting a limited role to Iraqis and Europeans working under U.S. command. Washington is presenting this as the most "normal" ('we're the ones who waged the war, and it's up to us to rebuild Iraq') and simplest option ('to avoid bureaucratic and diplomatic red tape'). Washington then hopes to give the UN a limited role in managing humanitarian assistance, which would enable the United States to relinquish its obligations (under international law) and have the United Nations foot the bill.
This option is being contested, however, and could exacerbate the current split between Washington and the rest of the World. Some analysts see U.S. strategy as a series of improvised moves, adaptations, short-term visions that do not have a solid basis on close analysis of the Iraqi, regional and international context. The question remains whether the current war and Saddam Hussein's overthrow are first and foremost domestic policy priorities for the United States. There is also cause to wonder whether it is influenced by people with a highly ideological vision, rather than a thorough analysis of the region, its contradictions and the various options for reconstruction.
Given this context, Iraq and the International Community may quickly find themselves facing fresh crises. The fragmentation of Iraq is not out of the question, if a new central power is set up under U.S. control, lacking legitimacy on the one hand, and aimed solely at controlling major infrastructures (particularly oil infrastructure) on the other. Such a governance gap would not be filled any more effectively by a last-minute Iraqi leadership hand-picked "off the bench" from the opposition networks that are the most subservient to the United States.
There are at least two basic conditions for avoiding this scenario:
The United States must transfer command of the reconstruction effort to the UN. Even if it retains control over the military side of things, Washington must allow the UN to set up a provisional administration, as depoliticized as possible, with the mandate of (1) meeting the needs of the population; (2) preparing the transition toward a new government that will represent the Iraqi people.
In such a context, the international community led by the UN should begin dialogue with the Iraqi population, the country's various communities and its political movements to quickly establish a broad basis for consultation. The purpose would be to give rise to an interim Iraqi leadership and a democratic process that would lead to elections and the appointment of a representative government.
It will be an arduous struggle. There are several internal obstacles, not the least of which is the terrible legacy of the current war. External obstacles are also considerable:
It will be necessary to repair the damage caused by unilateral action, and bring European countries, the United States, the international community and the United Nations to a consensus, however minimal.
It will be necessary to keep the region from becoming volatile, and prevent certain neighbouring countries, particularly Turkey and Israel, from taking advantage of the crisis to impose themselves as the region's "police."
It will be necessary to mobilize considerable resources, both financial and human, without diverting them from other crises in the region and throughout the world.
The challenges are huge and require joint efforts on the part of many actors, governments, international agencies and non-governmental humanitarian organizations, Iraqi political and social movements, the research community, etc. We must ask ourselves the question: can we act as a catalyst, a lever, a facilitator in this context? Keeping our wits about us and, in all modesty, we think that there are some windows of opportunity.
Canada must work to put the UN back in the forefront of the reconstruction effort, and enter into dialogue with the main actors in the region to steer them toward a realistic reconstruction project that respects Iraqi sovereignty. We must also help Iraqis come together and work together to build a consensus for a democratic, peaceful Iraq. Finally, we are able to play a role in the humanitarian crisis via concerted action with multilateral agencies and NGOs. Generally speaking, targeted, rapid-action projects could be contemplated:
To replace basic infrastructures (electricity, thoroughfares, drinking water, security, etc.).
To assist people affected by the war, particularly displaced persons, women and children.
To prepare a transition to democracy.
All of these elements are obviously linked and may have an impact on one another. For instance, we feel that it is very important to include Iraqis in the rebuilding of infrastructures and in emergency humanitarian aid, if the goal is in fact to help Iraqis regain control over their country. In that context, it is important to provide as much help as possible to Iraqi institutions and organizations that can play a role in the short term and can contribute to reconstruction in the long term.
We think that this option is valid and realistic, based on the proliferation of institutions and associations in northern Iraq since that region became independent from Saddam Hussein's power. The experience there has been underway for the last ten years, and has led to public administration, an elected Parliament, the development of various non-governmental social and education organizations, independent media and political parties. All of these achievements are made less secure by the instability in the country and the region, but could constitute, at least partly, a basis for contemplating the reconstruction of a democratic Iraq. Although the region is mostly Kurdish, a significant part of the population, and therefore the institutions operating in the region, are Iraqi. It is in this perspective that we want to join our efforts, in the short term, to other ongoing interventions in the context of war and reconstruction, and in cooperation with international agencies.


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I have been working hard all week to finish designing the last of the calendars for this years class!!
I have 20 people making 156 sets of 12 calendars each for 2020!
They make such great Christmas gifts!
I'll begin posting pictures next week along with all of the winners from Saturday's Bingo game!! I have a my first Bingo Class on Saturday.
Those coming to Bingo will each receive gifts. There will also be great prizes after each game and a $40 gift certificate for the final grand prize!!!
Plan to join us for the next Bingo Game!!! (no date yet)
Also, you will be able to purchase the pictures and directions for the calendars with supplies that I used on them for only $5 next week!
Thank you for stopping by.
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Please e-mail me if you have any questions or feedback


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Cogwsorth figure from the Jim Shore Disney Traditions collection. Bringing the classic Disney movie characters to your home in folk art collectible style. Cogsworth from Disney's Beauty and the Beast is made of resin and measures 4.25 inches tall x 1.375 inches wide x 2.5 inches long.
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It's time for more lovey dovey greetings, and this group features themes as diverse as zombies, typewriters, and airmail. Here, have a look!
Typewriter Valentine | Blackbird Letterpress
Be Mine | Two Key Press
I Love Your Guts | Wit & Whistle
I Love You | SweetWater Press
Happy Valentine's Day, My Love | Double Bravo
I'm Attracted | Modern Printed Matter
Hubba Hubba | Two Pooch Paperie
Keys to My Heart | Noteworthy Press
images from their respective sources


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Are you really prepared for anything that comes your way? Here are some survival scenarios which you probably haven't put much thought into.
Let's face it, just because you think you are prepared doesn't always mean you are.
Have you considered the wide range of threats you may have to face in any given situation? Probably not, even if you think you've prepared for everything that could come your way.
When preparing for a disaster you need to consider everything, even things which may not seem likely. Even the most obscure situations are worth thinking about, even if just briefly.
Many people typically focus on problems most relative to their location and situation, which is always a good thing and our recommended starting point for everyone.
But because of this, small scale and even wide scale catastrophes can be easily overlooked or pushed aside as "not gonna happen".
Here we've listed out three situations you may have overlooked. By keeping in mind even the most obscure circumstances, you'll finally be equipped to face anything.
Biological/Biochemical Attack
With terrorist attacks stepping up, a biological or biochemical attack is more a possibility now than it was a decade ago. And if you live in a large city you're chances of an attack go up a great deal.
Lethal biochemical substances exist and can be procured by the willing, and may be more readily available to those who shouldn't have them more so than you may think.
And what about a government attack? Following World War I, chemical and biological weapons were banned from warfare, but that hardly means you are safe from this devastating method of destruction. Just because most countries have agreed that biological weapons should be outlawed, does that mean everyone is going to play fair? Ask Syria.
As science and technology continues to advance year in and year out, biochemical threats become easier and easier to access at both a small and large scale.
Why They Are So Dangerous
What puts biological weapons on a whole new level is the fact that they can infiltrate an environment in many discrete and different methods. They can be airborne or injected into a host agent which spreads the weapon unknowingly, or through food and water contamination.
These weapons usually take the form of a bacteria, virus, or a toxin. Because there are many different forms and methods of contamination, just because the use of a biological weapon is apparent, finding the actual source of it can be difficult.
Additionally, in a situation of a biochemical outbreak, your air, food, and water can become your biggest enemies. Not only are you at risk of the killing agent, but you can now no longer trust your food or water or even the air you breath.
How To Prepare For An Outbreak
Due to the fact that a biochemical attack can happen under countless situations and environments, specifically preparing for an outbreak can be difficult. Despite this, some steps can still be taken.
When a biological agent is taking over a region, your safest option is to distance yourself – from everybody. Be prepared to flee as quickly as possible, especially if you are in a populated area. If the biological threat is attacking people or food sources through contamination, it's safe to say you don't want to be around anybody.
Set up routes to leave a location quickly and establish waypoints that are remote or at least away from heavy residency. Even if you cannot stay for an extended time at a safe house distanced from population, a couple hours of solitude will allow you to collect yourself and develop a more detailed plan depending on the situation.
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Additionally, have easy access to air and water purification devices at all time. An airborne biochemical agent can travel miles in just minutes, quickly overtaking regions. With proper air purification masks, it could very well save your life, or give you enough time to get to a safer location.
If you have a safe room or bunker and have decided to stay put, invest some money in lab quality air filtration that can remove viruses, bacteria, and even radioactive particles.
Electromagnetic Pulse
Most people are prepared for a loss of power, lack of internet, and perhaps no computers. But are you truly prepared for the full effects of an outright EMP blast?
The detonation of an EMP blast will destroy, or render most electronical equipment useless for an extended amount of time. While it depends on how close you are to the detonation and the strength of the EMP, it's safe to say most cars will be unsafe to drive, power grids will shut down, cell phone networks will fail, and radio equipment and radio stations will be rendered useless.
What Exactly Is An EMP?
In the simplest explanation, an EMP blast consists of a burst of electromagnetic energy. Due to this, an EMP blast can actually be naturally occurring, like from the Sun, but it could also come from a man-made device.
EMP blasts can be deployed over a region, in the air, to destroy electronic processes. Because they can be triggered from the ground, this makes the ability of detonating an EMP blast high.
How To Prepare For An EMP
If you are prepared to live off power and off the grid: good – you are a step in the right direction. However, specifically with an EMP blast there are other things you need to be thinking of.
Firstly, any cell phones or radio equipment will likely be useless. Because of this, most forms of short and long distance communication will be offline. You need to be prepared to not be in contact with anyone for a significant amount of time.
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Additionally, it is important to think about the affect an EMP blast will have on others. Without an adequate supply of power, society will go into full SHTF mode.
However, if you construct a Faraday Cage, which is a specially made metal box (a microwave works too), it has the ability to protect contents from most electromagnetic pulses, you will be able to save a few vital items. Thinks like cell phones will likely still bow down however, as the towers will be fried.
Societal Collapse
Many people don't take into consideration what happens when even the most reliable people cannot be trusted. From law enforcement to even your neighbor, can they be trusted when their kids are about to starve to death and you're the last guy with a little food?
I think Eric E. Borton said it best in our article, Surviving Haiti – What I Learned About Prepping And Urban Survival,
"I've always believed the most dangerous animals on the planet are parents protecting their children. In Port-au-Prince, most live in squalor and struggle to survive and provide for their families every day.
"The combined dollar amount of the items I carried in my pack was more than what most families make in a year. I'm sure on more than one occasion a kind and gentle father thought about bashing my head in with a rock to take what I had.
"Not because he was evil, but because he was desperate."
How To Protect Yourself
Once some sort of survival event happens that devolves into true SHTF, be prepared for all sense of order to be abolished and for chaos to start in populated areas.
Don't rely on police. They are vastly outnumbered now and rely on 99% of the population to obey the laws at any given time. If a large scale event happens law enforcement will be overwhelmed in a matter of days, hours in big cities. And they are normal people just like you and me too with children and wives to care for. Many will stick it out and give the ultimate sacrifice, and many will choose to get their families out of danger if they know there's no longer any hope of law and order because the SHTF event is so extreme.
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Have a bug out location, know where to go, and how it takes to get there. Typically, the lower the population, the easier it will be to avoid being caught up in the riots and chaos of total societal collapse. However, just because there aren't many people in your vicinity doesn't mean anyone can be trusted. Stay out of the public, and if you are approached find a way to quickly leave.
Final Thoughts
While your location or environment is a great place to keep in mind when you start prepping, don't stop there when you're done Consider what else is out there.
Biochemical weapons have the ability to travel miles in a very short amount of time and cause gruesome circumstances to anything in its way. An EMP blast has the ability to render everything that us modern humans depend on completely useless in the blink of an eye. If society collapsed and the food/water/gas/power/etc grids fell apart, are you prepared to make it alone and trust no one if necessary?
No situation will happen exactly as you planned it. Through preparing for a wide range of situations which could happen, your ability to adapt to anything will rise along with your flexibility.


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Derek Clifford knows that it's the little details that make big things happen, whether in new home construction or racing cars. When he's at the starting line behind the wheel of his 1200-HP Ford Mustang, Derek is focused on his reaction time and dozens of other details. He's analyzing what's going on with the other drivers and making last minute adjustments to win the race. When he's working at the drafting table he's also staying ahead of the competition, using the latest design technology with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Derek is a Sunshine State native, born and raised in Apoka, Florida just north of Orlando. He moved to Fort Myers in 2005. His first introduction to the construction industry was as a student at South Fort Myers High School. He studied AutoCAD for two years, learning at an early age how to use the computer aided drawing program for architectural design. Derek focused on architectural drafting through his post-secondary education graduating in 2014 with a degree in the field.
After two years working for a Cape Coral drafting firm, Derek discovered an opportunity to take his career to the next level and was hired as a draftsman for Aubuchon Homes in 2017. There he began focusing on the details that go into building custom luxury homes. Derek can be reached at 239.540.6712 or via email firstname.lastname@example.com.


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So many muscular and skeletal issues that physios see everyday are caused by preventable ergonomic concerns. Whether it's slouching in a chair, hunching over a computer or straining the neck to see a screen, these long-term posture adaptations can lead to serious disorders and pain.
That's why ergonomic equipment and design is so important and why it can help to make you more comfortable, reduce strain and tensions, as well as improving productivity in other areas. Even something as simple as writing without the correct surface at the desired height can cause an overreaching which will have muscular repercussions. Repeat this incorrect action over and over, and the damage is compounded. With a spinal laptray for writing, you can ensure your body, back and neck posture are correct and you're placing no undue strain anywhere it should not be.
Laptops are another major cause of aggravation that many physios encounter. People use laptops at the wrong height, arching their back to get a better view. This can be very bad for the back and can be solved easily with a raised laptop stand to improve the eye level. These stands are adjustable so that you can find the most comfortable height for you, making sure you have a great posture, while improving or preventing physiological damage.


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Fort Hood Shooter Had Lengthy but Unremarkable Military Career
The Army service record of Spc. Ivan A. Lopez, who has been identified as the shooter who killed three fellow soldiers and injured 16 others at Fort Hood, Texas, on Wednesday, revealed a lengthy though unremarkable military career.
Read More: Fort Hood General Cites 'Awful Lot of Heroism' During Shooting Rampage
Photos: Shooting at Fort Hood
Lopez, a native of Guayanilla, P.R., was an active duty soldier who initially began his Army career as a member of the Puerto Rico National Guard in 1999. He did not complete training and was discharged in November 1999, according to M aj. Jamie Davis, a spokesman for the Puerto Rico National Guard.
Lopez re-entered the Guard in 2003 as an infantryman, though he later transitioned to a Guard band, where he played percussion.
Read More: Fort Hood Shooter's Facebook Page Puts Face to Rampage
Related: Everything We Know About the Suspected Shooter
By 2007, he was once again an infantryman and deployed with the Guard for a yearlong deployment to the Sinai Peninsula as part of the Multi-National Observer Force that safeguards the Camp David Accords.
In an interview with ABC News, Lopez's supervisor during that deployment, Command Sgt. Maj. Nelson Bigas, had nothing but praise for his service, describing him as a soldier who was "outstanding" and "disciplined."
His service record shows that Lopez entered the active duty Army in April 2010 and joined the 4 th Brigade, 1 st Armored Division as an infantryman.
He deployed with the rest of his unit to Iraq from August to December 2011. Originally slated for a 12-month deployment, the unit's stay was shortened to four months after the Obama administration could not reach an agreement with the Iraqi government to keep troops there past 2011. That meant that all American military units would have to leave the country by year's end.
Lopez returned with the brigade to the unit's home base at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas.
By February 2014, Lopez had left Fort Bliss to join the 49 th Movement Control Battalion after he changed his military job to become a truck driver. That battalion's building was one of the locations for Wednesday's shootings.
During his lengthy military career, Lopez received military awards consistent with his deployments and length of service.
They included twice receiving the Army Commendation Medal, four Army Achievement Medals, three Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Service Medals, the Iraq Campaign Medal with campaign star, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device, and two awards of the Multinational Force and Observers Medal.
Related: President Obama: Shooting 'Reopens Pain' at Fort Hood


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Croatia Insurance Industry was Dominated by 10 Companies in 2011, According to Timetric
08 Apr 2013 • by Natalie Aster
The Republic of Croatia is situated between central and eastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea between Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatia declared its independence in 1991 and received candidate country status from the European Council in 2004. The country is expected to enter the European Union (EU) on July 1, 2013 to become the 28th member of the world's largest trading bloc. The Croatian economy grew at a healthy rate, averaging 4–5% annually during 2001–2008. This facilitated the growth of insurance services in the country. However, the global financial and European debt crisis affected the Croatian insurance industry which registered negative growth during 2009–2011. The Croatian insurance industry is dominated by the non-life insurance segment which accounted for 64.5% of the total gross written premium (GWP) in 2011. Privatization measures by the government to facilitate investments, increasing product development and use of new technology will be the main drivers for the insurance industry in the country over the forecast period.
According to the United Nations World Investment Report 2012, the Croatian government holds a minority stake in over 600 companies and more than 50% of assets in over 60 companies. In order to tap into growing investor attention as a result of Croatia's accession to the European Union in July 2013, the government embarked on a drive to attract foreign funds into energy and infrastructure projects. Among the assets the Croatian government is looking to offload is Croatia Osiguranje (CO), the biggest insurance company in the country. This privatization is expected to result in the combination of new capital and will enable the company to reinforce its market share, especially in the life insurance segment.
With its accession to the EU, Croatia has to abide by Solvency II norms, which are scheduled to be effective from January 2014. The enactment of Solvency II norms will result in the consolidation of the Croatian insurance industry. Companies are preparing to meet the regulatory requirements outlined in Solvency II and are looking for ways to increase their capital reserves and risk management standards. Smaller companies are expected to find it difficult to meet the new requirements given the lack of scale to absorb the extra costs and high competition among companies. This will result in consolidation of the industry with large companies acquiring smaller ones to expand their products and grow by creating synergies in business.
The Croatian insurance industry is relatively concentrated with the 10 leading insurers accounting for 84.3% of total gross written premiums in 2011, according to the report "The Insurance Industry in Croatia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" by Timetric. At the end of 2011, 26 insurance companies operated in the Croatian insurance industry, including six life insurance companies, 10 non-life insurance companies and 10 composite insurers (operating in both life and non-life segments). Out of the total 26 companies, 16 are foreign owned.
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The Insurance Industry in Croatia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017
Published: February, 2013
Pages: 250
Price: US$ 1,950.00
Penetration rates in the Croatian insurance industry, which is measured as the total gross written premium as a percentage of GDP, is low when compared to other Eastern and Central European countries. The total insurance penetration in Croatia averaged 2.74%, compared to an average of 7.1% for European countries at the end of 2011. The untapped market indicates opportunity for further growth.
More information can be found in the report "The Insurance Industry in Croatia, Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017" by Timetric.
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Liberal News Media: Some Equality Movements More Equal than Others
August 28, 2013
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous "I Have a Dream" speech, given before a "March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom" crowd of 200,000–300,000. Everyone is talking about it.
That's great, and praise God for the Civil Rights Movement and the enormous progress (it is still a work in progress) toward equality in this country, but did you know that an even bigger crowd now gathers in that same place every single year for the civil-rights issue of our time? The March for Life is estimated to have had 500,000 participants earlier this year. Do the liberal news media not think that's worth talking about?
Don't take my word for it; take it from people like Alveda King, niece of the famous Rev. King; she and others consider abortion a civil-rights issue. It would not be unreasonable to call abortion, which kills more than a million innocent children every year, the great moral struggle of our time, the equivalent of slavery or Jim Crow laws in other times.
But today is the day to honor the Rev. King and "I Have a Dream", and it is fitting that we should do so. Black & Right reprises some reflections on the speech and events since: "In 2013, 'The Dream' is Still Unattained". The indispensable Thomas Sowell also reflects: "A Poignant Anniversary: Fifty years after King's famous speech, too many are still judged by the color of their skin."
Jonah Goldberg reflects on history and ideas.
The National Review editors have some thoughts for the occasion.
The civil-rights revolution, like the American revolution, was in a crucial sense conservative: It did not seek to invent rights . . . .
The revolution was also a religious movement, overwhelmingly made up of Christians and Jews, unashamed to be led by a minister, willing to make an explicitly theological argument for itself: "Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all of God's children."
By the way, in case it comes up in other discussions, don't forget that Democrats were the party of slavery, then the party of segregation.
A lot more Republicans than Democrats (both proportionately and in absolute terms) voted for civil rights, in the votes for both the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, in both the House and the Senate. The former was filibustered in the Senate by Democrats (18 Democrats and 1 Republican). (Black & Right offers a longer, more detailed timeline.) As recently as 2010, the Democrats had a sitting senator (president pro tempore of the Senate, actually, as recently as 2010) who had been a "Kleagle" and "Exalted Cyclops" in the KKK, and had recruited more than a hundred other people into the KKK, and who used the N-word on national television as recently as 2001.
After finally giving up on segregation, Democrats are now the party of affirmative action, the latest perpetuation of inequality as official government policy. In practice, affirmative action hurts even its intended beneficiaries, as discussed here, here,
"If this research is right," they write, "we now have fewer minority science and engineering graduates," "fewer minority college professors," and "fewer minority lawyers" than we would have under race-neutral admissions policies.
and here.
But the Times story conveys a subtler point as well: Racial preferences are not just ill advised, they are positively sadistic.
Update (August 29th, 2013): This puts it more succinctly than what I had above: Alveda King "sees the prolife movement as a continuation of the civil rights struggle."
See also interesting thoughts from Kathryn Jean Lopez (and others): "What Would MLK Jr. Say about 40 Years of Legal Abortion?"
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August 28, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Didn't you once tell me that you wanted to repeal the Fourteenth Amendment?
August 28, 2013 at 6:33 PM
How does the Fourteenth Amendment empower the judiciary to dictate policy to the federal government other than by allowing the judiciary, through its power to define the rights embodied by the Fourteenth Amendment, to tell Congress when it can and cannot abrogate 11th Amendment immunity or otherwise exercise its Section 5 enforcement powers against the States? As for repeal, do you actually believe it makes sense to leave the States with virtually no federal constitutional restrictions while the federal government is still subject to the Bill of Rights? In my view, entrusting the protection of individual rights vis a vis the states to state courts interpreting state constitutions, often by elected judges with disparate constituencies, would be unwise.
The better solution, of course, is to appoint federal judges that follow the law, and don't try to invent rights from the bench (e.g. the right to abortion). But repealing the Fourteenth Amendment is not a viable solution.
August 29, 2013 at 10:35 AM
[…] In honor of this 50th-anniversary year of the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from a Birmingham Jail and famous "I Have a Dream" speech, below are a few selections to meditate on from these historic works. (He even gives a shout-out to the Tea Party!) Of course they are also worth reading in their entirety (follow the links below). See also some thoughts on the anniversary. […]
July 3, 2014 at 5:53 PM
[…] The pro-life movement is growing and winning, as even a liberal who isn't happy about it explains. Her pictures tell the tale: The pro-life movement today is full of young people who are willing to put a lot of energy and work into this modern-day fight for human rights. […]


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March 20, 1918 - November 15, 2013
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Sarah Rosamilia, 95, of Newburgh, NY died Friday, November 15, 2013 at Elant at Meadow Hill, Newburgh, NY.
Sarah was born March 20, 1918 in Witherbee, NY, the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Mary (Beaumonte) Ponessa. She was the widow of Frank Rosamilia.
She was a retired Teacher from South Junior High, Newburgh, NY.
She is survived by her daughter, Lucille Childress of Wallkill, NY; and her grandchildren: Arlene, Robert and James Childress.
A graveside service and burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19th at Calvary Cemetery, New Windsor, NY.
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Zeroes is the first instalment in a thrilling and addictive new series by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti.
Ethan aka Scam has a voice inside him that will say whatever people want to hear, whether it's true or not. Sometimes it can be handy, but sometimes it's not, like when the voice starts blabbing in the middle of a bank robbery. The only people who can help him are the other Zeroes, who aren't exactly his best friends these days.
When Nate, aka Bellwether, gets Scam's SOS, he pulls the scattered Zeroes back together. But when the rescue blows up in their faces, the Zeroes find themselves propelled into whirlwind of dangerous encounters. At the core of the chaos they find Kelsie, who can take a crowd in the palm of her hand and tame it or let it loose as she pleases. The only way these six teenagers are going to make it out unscathed is if they all learn to work together.
I enjoyed Zeroes more than I could have ever imagined. As soon as I picked up this book, I knew it was going to be the type of thing that I would eat right up. Never mind that this book is about the thickness of your grandmother's chocolate mud cake, I gobbled it right up in less than two days. This book was similar to a chocolate cake in many aspects, come to think of it. It was sweet, full of texture, and utterly addictive. I couldn't have wished for any more in a novel.
To me, this book was like playing on your home turf. I read so many books in the urban fantasy genre and I love to write in that genre as well, that it felt like second nature to me. Teens with super powers mingled with the rest of society? Cool. No problems at all. I feel like this book could have felt cliched and unoriginal had someone else written it. But when you pick up a book and one of the authors happens to be Scott Westerfeld, you know you can't go too wrong. There wasn't a dull moment in this book, which was amazing to see. I was constantly on the edge of my seat.
The one thing that I loved most about this book was the fact that the authors didn't try to portray these kids as superheroes. Sure, they had superpowers, but that doesn't mean that everyone with powers is automatically a hero. These characters are just a bunch of kids that have been given a power that they don't know how to use and how to properly control. This novel isn't the cliched story of teenagers trying to save the world and 'find themselves in the process'. Instead, this book was a realistic portrayal of teenager feelings, desires and morals. These teenagers, like all other teens, have problems and flaws and that's what made them so relatable in Zeroes. I felt as though I could connect with all of them and their universal struggles.
I was also great to see how the authors actually focussed on the downsides of having powers, not just all the benefits. I saw how having these powers could make the characters' lives harder and get them into trouble, even when they were trying to do the right thing. At first, I found myself thinking that I would like to have a power. But the more I read about them, the more I came to realise that having a power would come with immense costs and sometimes, the risks would definitely outweigh the benefits. I feel like a massive amount of work would have gone into the planning of this novel, because each power was consistent and felt logical, which was really appreciated.
At first, I thought the large number of main characters would confuse me. I'm the type of person that loses track of characters if I have to remember the names and traits of more than four people. In this novel, there was six. However, it wasn't a problem for me in this book. It only took me two or three chapters to understand how this book was going to work, which was incredible. I think the thing that helped with that was naming each chapter after the codename of a specific character because I would remember the power, but not the name of the person. For example, I would remember a character who can control the feelings of large crowds but not necessarily their name, but by allocating the codename to the chapter – which is Mob – I would be able to ascertain which character I was predominantly reading about. That was a major strength of the novel.
With all of those characters, I was surprised that I could keep track of all of them, let alone get attached to all of them. There were a few characters that I thought I wouldn't really feel anything for, but I was astonished to find that I was hoping for the best outcomes for all of them. All of the characters were flawed and had so many layers to them, so they were by no means simple people, but I found it easy to relate to all of them in one way or another. I honestly wouldn't be able to choose my favourite character from this book because they all meant so much to me. I also loved that this book heavily emphasised the importance of friendship. It was a nice change to see that friendship seemed to be the more predominant form of relationships in the novel, rather than simply romance. I often find that a lot of YA novels focus solely on romance and often disregard the importance of friendships and relationships with family. Though we didn't see a lot of the family relationships in this novel, the characters' independence and reliance on their friends meant that they family didn't play much of an active role.
Though there was one real case of insta-love in this book, I think I can overlook it. Normally, I'm opposed to all forms of insta-love and reject the idea that people can fall in love in five pages. However, this coupe was so sweet and had so many swoon-worthy moments that I couldn't help but fall in love with them. I was constantly hoping that they would get to be together, and the moments that they were could quite possibly be the most heartwarming parts of the novel. The other romances in this book felt real and complicated, which I loved. You know what else I loved? That there wasn't a massive amount of time spend on romance. It felt like it was in the background of the novel, which was nice for a change. I just felt like the portions of this book was right, if you get what I mean. Bringing it back to the chocolate cake metaphor; it had the right balance of sugar (which would be the cutesy romantic moments), flour (the general plot) and baking powder (character growth). Basically, this is the best chocolate cake you have ever eaten.
I can't even begin to describe to you how excited I am for the next book in this series to be released! This is definitely a great series to get in on. If this seems like the kind of book you'd be interested in, pick it up now! You can be one of those people that get to say – I liked this book before it was mega-popular. Just like me and Divergent. So I'd just have give Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld, Margo Managuan and Deborah Biancotti a score of 10 out of 10! If you like the sound of this book, I definitely urge you to pick it up. Let's talk! Have you heard of this book? Have you read any other books by Scott Westerfeld? Do you like urban fantasy and have you read anything similar to this one? What books did you like before they were popular? I'd love to know 😀
Thank you to Allen & Unwin Australia for providing me with this book in exchange for an honest review!


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Shahzia Sikander (b. 1969, Lahore, Pakistan) is a painter, living in New York City. She earned a BFA in 1992 at the National College of Arts in Lahore, Pakistan; and an MFA in 1995 at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, Rhode Island.
She has had solo exhibitions at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden (1999/2000) and at the Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago (1998). Her work has been shown in group exhibitions at the Whitney Museum (1999/2000 and 1999), at the Third Asia-Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, Brisbane, Australia (1999), and at the Ludwig Museum, Cologne, Germany (1999).
Sikander has been schooled in the miniature painting tradition of Pakistan, and combines the historic iconography and technique with her own aesthetics resulting in a hybrid of traditional and contemporary styles. The imagery in her work references the tensions that exist in Islam, Hinduism and Christianity as well as her personal history, politics, and sexuality. Religion is a significant element in her art as well as her personal life, as she is a practicing Muslim. Sikander explores in particular, the role of Muslim women and challenges the view Westerners have of associating Islam only with terrorism and oppression of women.
She has been granted the "genius grant" for 2006 by the MacArthur Foundation.


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St. Jacobs (Ontario)
St Jacobs[3], or 'Jakobstettl' in the local Pennsylvania Dutch, is the heart of St Jacobs Country, a primary tourist destination north of Waterloo, Ontario.
St Jacobs is home base to the network of Home Hardware, Home Furniture, Home Building Supplies stores across Canada. St Jacobs is in the heart of North Waterloo's well-known Mennonite and Amish country. Driving in the area likely as not you will share the road with their horse-drawn buggies, particularly Sundays which is a day of church-going and visiting, and on Market Days when they are on the way to and from Market. Many offer home-grown produce, and home-made baking and preserves from home or road-side stands, but note that 'No Sunday Sales' signs mean just that!
There are two main tourist destinations in the area. The market is located immediately north of the Waterloo city limits. The historic village is located three kilometres to the north.
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St. Jacobs is about 1 hour west of Toronto and 1 hour northeast of London. From Highway 401, exit 278/278A north, take Highway 8 to Highway 85 North, exit "King Street" (Regional Road 15). Note that there are two King Street interchanges; you want the second one. Travel north, following the signs to St. Jacobs Country.
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Grand River Transit's route 21 runs on market days between Conestoga Mall in north Waterloo to both the market and the village.
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The Waterloo Central Railway[4] is an excursion train that travels between Waterloo and St. Jacobs on market days, stopping at both the market and the village.
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The Mennonite Story Visitor Centre, 1406 King Street, 519-664-3518, [5]. Here you can learn about the history, culture and Faith of the Mennonite people of this area of Ontario. Take a journey and look at Mennonite life and history, the clothing and homes, beginning with a short DVD presentation.
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The Waterloo County and Area Quilt Festival, annually through the month of May, is headquartered here, the premier event of its kind in Canada. The Quilt Gallery, third floor at 1441 King St. N., 10AM-6PM daily, features the work both of individual artists, and of quilting groups.
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St. Jacobs Farmers' Market (Tuesday during summer and Thursday and Saturday year round, 7 am–3:30 pm), has fresh produce, baked goods, ethnic foods, furniture, clothing, etc. There are approximately 600 vendors. On Thursdays, there are livestock auctions at the Ontario Stockyards. The Waterloo County Farmers Market (Saturdays year round, 7 am–2 pm, Sundays April to December, 10 am–4 pm) is on the opposite side of the road. They are located just outside of the City of Waterloo 2.5 km south of the town of St Jacobs.
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Area restaurants offer international cuisine, as well as authentic Waterloo County 'food that schmecks' home-cooked fare.
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Many travellers visiting St. Jacobs stay in Waterloo or in other nearby cities. There are also accommodations in St. Jacobs itself:
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Three kilometres to the north of the market,is St Jacobs. The ideal place to shop for gorgeous jewelry at Radianze, clothing at Le Creme, quaint quilts and household items at St Jacobs Mennonite Quilts, antiques at Arcitects, little treasures at Angel Treasures etc. Besides shopping, there are excellent choices for dining and staying including Benjamin's, Stone Crock and various other places in nearby Waterloo.


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Muziek uit het Noorden
Episode 17: Music On StageFirst aired: Thursday, 18 December 2014 at 17.40 hours
Jeroen de Jong, Bouke, Edwin Jongedijk, Bert Hadders, Lammy van Urk and Wiebe van Dijk
Weekly with a healthy dose of live performances from our own archives include the liberation , the Night of the Koemarkt and muziektent.
In this episode of Music On Stage:
The program Week- end have occurred several artists to open the weekend. In Music on Stage you can see which artists have been in the program.
Jeroen de Jong - My Brown Eyed Girl
Who is shopping can often meet him in Leeuwarden. The street musician Jeroen de Jong. After an eventful life of wandering and addiction he found his way back. . Music is his passion.
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Bouke - For Always
Bouke was born in Emmen ( Drenthe). He sang at a young age already with songs his father played on the accordion. His idols were Jackie Wilson , Elvis Presley and Tom Jones.
Bouke must be graded at the best vocalists of our country. His latest English-language single " Dreamgirl " is a private composition. Bouke sings in Dutch and English.
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Edwin Jongedijk - Mien Dörp
Edwin Jongedijk now has a voice as gifted Groningen Multilingual songwriter. His first single "As Ik de Kaans Zol Kriegen " graced 17 weeks on RTV Noord, with his number 1 hit it was the highest rating.
Since his first contact with the Groningen language Jongedijk liked the sound and the use of this dialect. But to write texts in Gronings, had not occurred to him.
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Bert Hadders - Kerstfeest Allain
Singer, drummer , DJ, manager and programmer Bert Hadders was born on February 16, 1962 in Second Exloërmond in Drenthe. On his fourteenth he went of his parents approval to performances by acts such as Herman Brood , The Troggs , Cuby Blizzards and The Police.
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Lammy van Urk - Stephen
Lammy van Urk -Post was born and raised in Urk. Since 1990 she lives in Dalen ( Drenthe) where she and her husband operates a guest house. She sings songs to listen in Urk dialect. These are covers of famous artists (including Jacques Brel and Leonard Cohen ) for which her ??husband Klaas van Urk wrote the lyrics.
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Wiebe van Dijk - Mooie Stad aan het Wad
Six years ago, Wiebe van Dijk Super Band held a memorable farewell concert at the Fishing days . However, it was not really goodbye . They could not resist and played occasionally on several occasions.
The Wiebe van Dijk SuperBand plays a mix of hits from the sixties, with their motto Back to the Sixties.
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