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Homegrown brand Tanduay rum has overtaken world-renowned Puerto Rican brand Bacardi as the world's top-selling rum, several news outlets reported on Wednesday, June 13.
In a report by Business World, Tanduay Distillers Inc. (TDI) Chief Financial Officer Nester Mendones said Tanduay sold 19.5 million cases of rum in 2017, up by 17 percent from the year before while former best-selling rum Bacardi sold 16.8 million cases in the same period, lower by three percent year-on-year. Mendones said the data came from the latest report of spirits trade magazine Drinks International.
"Aggressive marketing efforts in the Visayas and Mindanao drove sales," Mendones said in the report by BusinessWorld.
The record amount of sales volume drove the company's revenue increase in 2017 to Php16.8 billion, up by 12 percent from the year before.
Since 2013, TDI has been enjoying an annual increase in sales volume of its rum brand, a report by Drinks International published on its website last year showed. By 2017, it was already the second best-selling rum in the world, outranking India's McDowell's No. 1 Celebration.
Despite its global standing, Tanduay's exports only account for less than one percent of the brand's total sales, a number the company expects to grow in the next three to four years. The company is looking at strengthening its Tanduay Asia brand abroad. In October 2017, the company signed a two-year partnership deal with reigning NBA Champion Golden State Warriors.
Related story: Tanduay is First PH Company to Partner with NBA Team and Arena
Locally, Tanduay saw its market share go up to 25.5 percent of distilled spirits category, said Mendones. It is one of the three biggest distilled spirits makers in the Philippines, along with Emperador Distillers Inc. and Ginebra San Miguel Inc, according to Euromonitor International, a market research firm.
TDI is a subsidiary of listed conglomerate LT Group Inc., founded by the country's fourth richest billionaire, Lucio Tan. Under TDI are three other alcoholic drink makers: Asian Alcohol Corp., Absolut Distillers, Inc. and Tanduay Brands International Inc. with around nine alcohol brands in its portfolio.
Elyssa Christine Lopez is a staff writer of Entrepreneur PH. Follow her on Twitter @elyssalopz


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The first 30 years of the 20th-century produced a theatrical explosion whose reverberations are still felt today. Stanislavsky, Meyerhold, Vakhtanghov, Michael Chekhov in Russia; Reinhardt, Piscator & Brecht in Germany; and Copeau, Barrault & Artaud in France collectively demolished the 19th-century aesthetic and, in their wake, created the modernity which is the hallmark of today's theatre. Most of these men have already been turned into modern icons; there is no shortage of bios on the pioneers of the Moscow Arts Theatre, and the achievements of the others are chronicled and archived for posterity. Only one of these artists remains murky and ill-defined. He is Michael Chekhov (1891-1955), nephew of the famous playwright Anton Chekhov, the man that Stanislavsky described as the most brilliant actor in all of Russia. A charismatic actor, an inspiring director and a teacher that developed a dynamic antidote to Russian Naturalism, Chekhov remains the invisible man of the modern theatre. Was he, as Lee Strasberg alleged, a dangerous mystic who would subvert the vigor of Stanislavsky's teachings and undermine the integrity of The Group Theatre? Or was he, as his disciples - Yul Brynner, Gregory Peck, Ingrid Bergman, Anthony Quinn, Jack Palance, Leslie Caron, Jennifer Jones, Patricia Neal, Anthony Hopkins, Jack Nicholson & Marilyn Monroe - believed, a man who had discovered a unique approach to acting which transcended the precepts enshrined in Stanislavsky's System. Charles Marowitz was granted special access to the Chekhov archives in Devon, England, and he interviewed actors and directors who worked closely with Chekhov both in Europe and America. The book chronicles Chekhov's influential period in Hollywood when he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance as the avuncular psychiatrist in Alfred Hitchcock's 1945 film Spellbound. It also describes his close association with Marilyn Monroe at the most delicate stage of her career.

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Calculation never made a hero. (Quote by - John Henry Newman)
The June Grain Stocks report will provide the next opportunity to calculate the rate of domestic corn use. Whether or not these projections are changed in the upcoming report, the market appears to anticipate an eventual increase. Stocks of corn at the end of the current marketing year may be 100 to 125 million bushels less than the current forecast of 2.3 billion bushels. (Quote by - Darrel Good)
There is always something to upset the most careful of human calculations. (Quote by - Ihara Saikaku)
This is a very preliminary figure that could increase as additional damage is discovered and losses are calculated. (Quote by - Andy LaVigne)
We've made some calculations about whether we could put a plant in northern Minnesota, based on the debris that's left after you cut timber, like the tops of the trees. It's difficult to get enough together to support [an ethanol] plant. That material is scattered enough that it gets expensive to collect it all and bring it to one location. (Quote by - Vernon Eidman)
We calculate the amount spent [by Brethren and other anti- Green groups] was between $500,000 and $1 million - that's a huge amount for a state election campaign in Tasmania. (Quote by - Bob Brown)
It's important to understand the formula under which your benefits would be calculated. (Quote by - John Hotz)
The things we've done might look frantic, but they are calculated moves. Our objective is to win a championship. Being mediocre isn't OK with me, with ownership, or with [Coach] Brian [Hill]. We're taking steps with a goal of winning a championship. (Quote by - Otis Smith)
I don't think anyone can calculate the effect of having a Jew on the ticket. (Quote by - Ed Rendell)
When you can understand how much you're using in those areas, you can estimate a calculation of how much greenhouse gas you're emitting. (Quote by - Jeff Fletcher)
This is what analysts have calculated. It's a number that's out there and we're not arguing with it. (Quote by - David Kirk)
Because of the way this form used to work, it calculated the tax as if you had received the money over a five- year period. You would divide it into five equal parts and pay taxes on each of those parts which significantly reduced your tax bill. (Quote by - Cindy Hockenberry)
Calculated according to the catalogue price, China has spent nearly 40 billion U.S. dollars on purchasing planes from the United States. (Quote by - Li Jiaxiang)
Most definitions of a 100- year event were calculated before Ivan and Katrina. At this point, are the 100- year criteria good enough? (Quote by - Bob Hamilton)
You go through a lot of ways of rationalizing something like this. You go through all of the mathematical calculations. We did buy this team in hopes of having a rationalized business. We're not just going to throw money away, but this was an investment in the future of this team. (Quote by - Bruce Levenson)
The human story does not always unfold like a mathematical calculation on the principle that two and two make four. Sometimes in life they make five or minus three; and sometimes the blackboard topples down in the middle of the sum and leaves the class in disorder and the pedagogue with a black eye. (Quote by - Winston Churchill)
I understand that you were sent over in a very limited capacity, with perhaps the calculation that you didn't have this information. (Quote by - Arlen Specter)
By any rational calculation, Milosevic comes out of this much, much weaker. (Quote by - James Rubin)
At least the risks that we take are calculated risks, ... You see the complete picture and are able to walk down from there. (Quote by - Duncan Hunter)
It's not just the cost involved, ... But the potential impact to men and women in uniform is impossible to calculate .... There should be some type of punitive action taken. (Quote by - Curt Weldon)
In a tournament, even though there are team scores, it's calculated and it's a lot more individual. There is more honor to say you're not just better than the opposing schools' wrestler, you're the best wrestler in your weight class. Plus there are lot more awards to win in a tournament. (Quote by - Robert England)
The findings in this report should push DNR to better calculate reclamation bonds to protect Alaska's taxpayers and mining communities. (Quote by - David Chambers)
It has already been calculated in the projections. It's a difficult time for nurses, some may be leaving hospital. People are uncertain. (Quote by - Chad Chadwick)
There's no posturing, there's no calculation in whether or not something plays to a crowd. He's passionate about the things he cares about. He's pretty passionate about everything he does in his life. (Quote by - Steve Drake)
We calculated that we had about 49.25 percent of what was needed. This was allocated out to nursing homes, hospitals and private facilities. We received 5,432 doses of flu vaccine to redistribute. (Quote by - Glenn Martin)


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Yesterday evening we busily prepared for the impending storm; setting candles about, making sure the radio had new batteries and filling pails with water. The news forecasted quite the storm- two feet of snow, 50 miles per hour winds and wide spread power outage. We were ready for the worst, but prayed we would not lose our electricity.
When morning arrived we had a lot of snow. Thankfully the wind wasn't as bad as expected and we did not lose our electric! So we were able to spend a cozy day sewing. The LORD is so good!
We were so pleased to see the farmer who lives up the road plowing our driveway with his tractor. Truly a blessing!
Later in the afternoon, my mother, sisters and I went out to shovel a path to the driveway. The snow was very deep. I think it exceeded the two feet expected. Our little dog Sophie wasn't quite sure what to do, but as soon as we shoveled a path she ran about excitedly. Sophie loves the snow.
Today I received an email from a customer and sister in the Lord. She shared how over the past few months she has felt lead to reconsider the way she dresses. I really liked the way she expressed her feelings about this decision. She said she was going to "celebrate her womanhood". One of the many joys of womanhood is the privilege to wear lovely, feminine clothing.
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Vintage Apple-1 Sells for $671,000
(COLOGNE, Germany) -- The $10,000 gold-plated iPad has a rival in the battle of most expensive Apple computer of the year. Over the weekend, one of the first Apple-1 computers created by Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak sold for $671,400 (516,461 euros) at an auction in Germany.
While one of the same types of computers didn't manage to hit the $80,000 minimum at Christie's earlier this year, the model that was auctioned off at Auction Team Breker, an auction house in Cologne, Germany, is still functioning and includes a letter from Steve Jobs himself.
According to auctioneer Uwe H. Breker, the hand-assembled Apple-1 came from Fred Hatfield. Hatfield, who worked at Computer Data Systems in Columbus, Ohio, bought the computer from Apple for around $700 in 1976. A letter from Jobs, which is included with the auctioned-off computer, offered Hatfield an exchange of the Apple-1 for the Apple II for just $400. Hatfield turned down the deal.
The computer was purchased by an anonymous buyer on Saturday. Breker said he was not surprised that the Apple-1 went for so much. "It's not only the technology of world's 1st ready-to-use PC, it's more the symbol of the American Dream," Breker said. "The story of two dropouts, who had a superb idea. Thirty-five years later their company is the richest and highest ever valued company."
The Apple 1 was the first computer ever made by Apple and was hand-built by Wozniak in Steve Jobs' garage. It was priced at $666.66. It was sold without a case, keyboard or monitor.
This is the most money paid for one of the first Apple-1 computers. In November 2012 a model at Auction Team Breker went for $640,000 and in July 2012 a model went for $375,000 at Sotheby's. According to Breker, there are only six working models of the computer left.
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I'm so excited for this new year-long painting class to begin! Thank you for all of your support and kindness.
To celebrate, I'm opening registration for SERENDIPITY - A Year In Mixed Media with a very special EARLY, EARLY BIRD SALE.
Registration Opens at 6AM EST TOMORROW (August 16, 2013). I cannot wait to share all I learn about painting for the entire next year!
In the meantime, here is a new BIG owl painting I've finished...
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This piece is one of the latest 2.5 foot square canvases I've been painting.
It's been so fun to bring all of my art supplies out onto the patio and paint BIG.
I call this owl DREAMS IN COLOR... it's a bit of a nod to all of the hope, beauty and peace that lies waiting for you, right around the corner.
See you tomorrow when registration opens for SERENDIPITY- A Year In Mixed Media!
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text: TOPEKA, KS – Governor Sam Brownback signed a proclamation on March 23, 2012 declaring the month of April to be Kansas Financial Literacy Month. In attendance with Securities Commissioner Aaron Jack, and supporting the Financial Literacy Month Proclamation were Jim Graham of the Kansas Council for Economic Education & The Jump$tart Coalition, Joan Cabell from the FDIC, Ashley Ferguson of Community Connections, Jim Beley of the State Treasurer's Office and Brandon Paulseen of Paulseen Financial. The proclamation signed by the Governor states that financial literacy is essential to ensure that Kansans are well prepared to manage money, credit, investments and debt, and that personal financial education among today's youth will contribute to the financial stability of tomorrow's workforce and to the prosperity of the Kansas economy.In addition to speaking about the overall benefits of financial literacy education, the Governor recognized Securities Commissioner Aaron Jack for his work promoting access to financial education through his office's sponsorship of the Kansas Financial Scholars Program. The Financial Scholars Program, which is available at no cost to any Kansas high school, is a 10-module, 6-hour, web based course, designed to facilitate teaching, learning and assessment of personal finance concepts in a format that resonates with today's learners and educators. The Commissioner's office will expand access to the program in the fall, for Kansas elementary schools. Educators interested in receiving training to facilitate the program at their school should contact Shannon Stone, Director of Investor Education at the Securities Commissioner's office. "We are pleased that Governor Brownback has chosen to highlight the importance of financial literacy in this proclamation and believe this will bring greater awareness to our efforts and that of Kansas' businesses, agencies and the Jump$tart Coalition to empower Kansans to make wise financial decisions," Commissioner Jack stated.Kansas' celebration of Financial Literacy Month joins a national effort of businesses, agencies and non-profit organizations to promote personal finance education through a wide variety of programming. To learn more visit: www.JumpstartCoaltion.org The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner is responsible for registration and regulation of securities offerings and those working in the securities industry; investor education, investigation of illegal securities activities, and prosecution of securities-related crimes. For more information about the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner, go to www.ksc.ks.gov, visit our Facebook page or contact Shannon Stone, Dir. Public Information for KSC.


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Club Event – Madagascar
For our 2nd meeting of 2014 we had a varied content on offer. Our guest speaker couldnt make it so we had to improvise but all worked out fine on the night.
Some members brought in recent images and described how they took and processed the shots. We also had a few automated slideshows using ProShow Gold / Producer. Stacey and Mike gave us an early, pre-AGM, sight of the types of outings planned for 2014 – wow!.
We finished up with a slideshow by Mike covering a collection of shots from Madagascar. This was a trip Mike and his wife Wendy undertook in 2013 and we're not sure how much Wendy enjoyed the trip as Mike was so busy taking shots, or then again …


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Potpourri: Debut Release From Producer DelanoTaylor
After almosy 3 months within signing to the management group delano taylor releases his debut project (Potpourri). This is an all production project with mix genres of sounds and instruments from indie rock to pop. Potpurri will be FREE for download for any artist that wants to feature the beats on thier mixtape projects.
Lending Your Love Fest: Featuring Moses Uvere in Little Rock Ar.
Lending Your Love Fest is one of the BIGGEST music shows that is featured in downtown Little Rock Arkansas. This year featured School Boy Humor, Lilo Eskimo, AB, Moses Uvere and more. Every year the fest features a mix of hip hop and indie rock bands. This is an all ages event that draws a crowd everytime.
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Come and take part in this very special event, experience an exhilarating LIVE CONCERT with the best GOSPEL HIP HOP MUSIC around today. Come and be blessed by fresh and original LIVE MUSIC from talented new artists like STEELO, BROTHA MAC, G-NATION, MANDELA DUNAMIS, GODSWRITER, MOSES UVERE and YUNG RICK !!!
"Hip-Hop Fright Night" Jmil Kly x JKerr x Loose Temper x Bobby Sessions
Jmil Kly brings you a hip hop night before the Halloween with a great line up of Emcees - featuring JKerr, Bobby Sessions (Brain Gang), Loose Temper with DJ Mar on the "1's and 2's"..the show will start at 9:30, doors open at 9:00pm promptly..18 to party and 21 to drink..For more info call 214.281.6131..SUPPORT GOOD MUSIC!!
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Larry Edward Penley, Ph.D., heads his own consulting firm, Penley Consulting, LLC, which specializes in working with senior executives on leadership and strategy. He writes a blog, Penley on Education and Energy. The blog focuses on America's competitiveness in these two critical industries.
He was President of Colorado State University, Chancellor of the CSU System, President of Thunderbird School of Global Management and Dean of the W. P. Carey School of Business. He is Professor Emeritus of Management at Arizona State University, and he is Senior Fellow at the Center for the Future of Arizona. Dr. Penley and his wife, Yolanda Sanchez Penley, Ph.D., are both career educators. They moved to Arizona 30 years ago, and they reside in Phoenix.


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Not all delivery routes have a network of refrigerated carriers. As an alternative, Arvato offers its customers passively cooled transport in insulated boxes. The boxes have been specially developed and validated for refrigerated transport. Packing processes adapted to the season ensure that, regardless of the outdoor temperature, the products are transported within the specified temperature ranges and retain this temperature for up to 72 hours. As a result, deliveries around the world arrive on time. Upon request, Arvato will also integrate the customer's customised boxes into the distribution processes. For air freight shipments, there is also the option of using special Envirotainer transport containers.


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The MAJU Group announced a unique home ownership programme, OwnitNow, in conjunction with the launch of Sky Five, Maju Kuala Lumpur, a 14-acre integrated transit-oriented development (TOD) that is located next to the KL-Seremban Highway.
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When deciding one of the biggest financial decisions of your life, you should bear several things in mind when deciding whether you are better off buying or renting.
Property365 has been selected by the MAJU Group to enable and power the marketing and sales of Maju Kuala Lumpur, a 14-acre integrated transit-oriented development that is strategically located next to the KL-Seremban Highway, with a GDV of RM2bil.
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Dioncounda Traore sworn in as president of Mali
April 12 - Dioncounda Traore's swearing in marks a return to civilian rule in Mali after a failed coup last month. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
STORY: Dioncounda Traore was sworn in as interim president of the West African country of Mali on Thursday (April 12) . His inauguration marked a return to civilian rule after a failed coup last month. Also in attendance was the leader of the military coup Amadou Sanogo. Mali's north, a zone larger than France, has been hit by pillaging and reports of human rights abuses including rapes and killings since the rebel seizures of key towns. Mali's neighbors and security experts fear this heralds the emergence of a new "rogue state" providing a haven for local al Qaeda allies and Islamists who are currently seeking to impose sharia law on the parts of northern territory they control.


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I know a lot of artists who hate the idea that life gets in the way of their art. But I have to be honest with you. That whole life thing that's tearing up your perfectly planned writing time and goals… that's OK with me.
I'm not saying I don't get frustrated. There is some sort of energy right now – possibly the end of the year, when I'm trying to look back and make sense of the last twelve months – when I'm hoping it all meant something in the grand scheme of things.
And when I talk about the grand scheme of things, I'm usually talking about the three to four things I wanted from the year.
But if your whole life is angled at shutting yourself away form the world so you can write, I think you're doing it wrong. I won't necessarily say it to you but I'm thinking it.
I'm currently trying to convince some younger folk that this writing journey includes time for boring things like earning money or mending relationships or just being boring-old-lost and trying different things to find what's meaningful and exciting.
Focusing on something other than writing doesn't mean you've given up, it means you're alive. It's giving you more experience to write about. I mean, how can you write about the world you live in if you don't engage with it? It's not sexy but it's true.
So maybe this Christmas and New Year you can give yourself a break. Do morning pages for a week and write absolute dribble or fill the well by visiting museums, colouring-in, watching new movies and reading new books.
Get out in to the world and take a break. Remember why you love stories. Rediscover what sets your heart on fire. Have some damn fun. That's what being an artist is all about.


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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Not a Tiger Mom
Don't get me wrong. I want my children to succeed. I want them exposed to important learning experiences.
But, I don't force them to take lessons (except for TRex's swimming class, but that is to help him learn to swim cause he loves water and I don't want him to drown and we are hoping it will help him get over some of his fears).
I don't sit in front of my kids with flashcards and I didn't make them learn to read as babies.
Frankly, I get annoyed that after seven hours in school each day my 5 year old has half hour of homework every night. He's in kindergarten!
I think kids should be allowed to be kids. And I think school is important. I think homework is important. I think fostering the attitude that schoolwork is important is important (this is why I do not let TRex know I'm annoyed by his homework!)
I know there are other kids out there who are being groomed to excel in every way possible to be the uber kid so that by the time my kids are in junior high, the uber kids will make the team and beat my kids at everything. I know these uber kids will have better chances at ivy league schools and a more stable future. I saw their parents at an open house when kindergarten began. The desperation in their faces was palpable as they asked about starting a Mandarin club so the kids could learn more than Spanish. I know my kids will have tough competition.
Yet, I can't be a tiger mom.
I want childhood be to full of wonder and adventure. I want my kids' imaginations to bloom and grow. I want them to know the joy of a lazy day. Inspiration is born of a mind left to wander and experience. I don't see how regiment and 100% discipline allows the spirit to grow.
So, yes, I'm not a tiger mom.
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I sooooo agree with you on this post. I too am not a tiger mom. I want my kids to do well just like any normal mom but I want more than anything for them to get to be KIDS.....just KIDS. Not mini grown ups. There is a lot of pressure on them in school at such a young age. It's not right. We do not force Wyatt to participate in sports either. If he chooses to do it we support him and make sure that he sees it through to the end of the season. If at that time he doesn't want to do it again then that is totally ok. At least he tried it.ReplyDelete
I also agree....the amount of homework is annoying. :(
I am *totally* not a tiger mom. Fact is, kids are little sponges and will soak up plenty if you just talk to them. In fact, that is the best parenting advice I can give anyone. Talk. To. Your. Kid. It's better if they learn stuff because they *want* to know, not because they're being force fed it. Also, I totally agree that little kids (K-3) are given WAY too much homework. It's completely ridiculous.ReplyDelete
I am totally not a 'tiger mom' but lately my son's kindergarten teacher has made me feel really bad about it. We do the nightly reading, know the day of the week, count all the time, but for some reason he won't do it at school. I really think it is because it is way too structured and we don't have that in our house. I am starting to feel like it is expected that I will spend an hour every night sitting with him and studying sight word flashcards, worksheets, and all the other boring stuff that does not stimulate his learning at school. I am just confused and was made to feel like a really crappy parent at conferences.ReplyDelete


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What are those black streaks on my shingle roof?
If you noticed an outbreak of roof stains in your neighborhood you're not alone. Roof stains are sweeping the Emmaus, Whitehall, Easton and the Lehigh Valley area at an alarming rate. Until recently, most of us thought this to be purely cosmetic. However, this is not the case. The stains that appear on your roof are living organisms that are literally eating away the investment you made in your homes' roof shingles.
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A properly performed, non-pressure Roof Cleaning could save you thousands of dollars! The average cost of a full roof replacement in the Lehigh Valley is between $8-$13 thousand (thats the cost of a car!). If you have these black streaks on your roof and have considered replacement, call us before you call a roofer. You could simply need a professional roof cleaning which will save you thousands compared to a full replacement!
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Can you really clean our roof without causing damage?
What are those black streaks on my roof?
Is this type of algae harmful to my roof?
I have 30 year architectural shingles on my home. Without treatment for roof fungus how long can I expect my roof last?
How do you clean my roof?
The Washington Post even did an article covering this problem: Roof algae article
These organisms feed on the base of the shingle causing the reflective ceramic granules to loosen and end up in your gutter. As these granules 'disappear' you will notice a rise in your homes utility bills. Unable to effectively reflect the suns rays away from your home in summer, your air conditioner will find itself working overtime to keep your house cool. The black streaks also absorb and hold heat to your roofs surface. In winter your heating bill will inch upward as the shingles are less likely to retain the heat in your home as they did when they were new. An infected roof not only reduces your homes curb-appeal and property value, but can also have an adverse effect on the occupant's respiratory system. Beware allergy sufferers!
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On every website rendition we've had over the years, we have made a concerted effort to keep her as a good luck charm and a reminder of where we started and how far we've come.


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Our 2nd Amendment Saturday gun safety and trap shooting event in Eagle Lake was fun and a success. Thanks to host Mark FitzSimmons and certified NRA instructor Milan Hart for all their hospitality and expertise!
Thanks to publisher/editor Joe Steck and the Mankato Times (a thriving online newspaper) for covering our 2nd Amendment event and publishing this story.
Also this week, our campaign gathered for an informal meet-and-greet at the home of Milan and Elaine Hart in Albert Lea. We are working hard to organize at the grassroots level in all 21 of the First District's counties. Thanks to the Harts and those who stopped by. We all enjoyed an excellent barbeque sandwich, homemade potato salad and spirited political conversation.
Our campaign has several meet-and-greet and other types of fundraisers in the works. The next one formally on the schedule is in New Ulm, November 18th.
November 18th – Steak Dinner at George's Fine Steaks and Spirits; New Ulm, MN. Please join us the evening of November 18th at George's Fine Steaks and Spirits in New Ulm and enjoy a fine steak dinner, beverages and hear from Jim Hagedorn and other GOP leaders. Cost: $100 per plate. See flyer for full details.
Please help our campaign build strong financial momentum by attending our fundraisers or contributing directly to the campaign today. To send contributions electronically click here. To contribute by check, please make checks out to Friends of Hagedorn and mail to 11 Civic Center Plaza, Suite 007; Mankato, MN 56001. Thank you so very much
Our campaign had a great week meeting people across the First District. I especially enjoyed attending the Minnesota State University, Mankato, Hoops Fest. It was fun shaking hands with many southern Minnesota business leaders and NCAA Basketball fans. Pictured with me are Bron Scherer, Paul FitzSimmons and Tania Cordes.
HAGEDORN vs. WALZ (ON THE ISSUES) –
"Trillion Dollar Tim" Walz votes (again) to increase the debt limit.
Today I issued this Facebook post pointing out that during Tim Walz's 9 years in DC the national debt has exploded by an average of one trillion dollars per year. That's a pretty disastrous and irresponsible record, especially for a man whose initial 2006 campaign for Congress ran ads criticizing Republicans for increasing the national debt.
Walz(do)'s Obamacare vote is crushing hard-working southern Minnesotans.
As I campaign across the First District average southern Minnesotans are informing me of devastating 2016 Obamacare premium and deductible increases. Some families are facing premium and deductible costs of more than $25,000 per year. The situation is forcing many to the financial brink.
The unfolding Obamacare debacle reminds us of the primary reason southern Minnesotans have such a difficult time locating Walz(do) in the First District – the man lacks the class and courage to look hard-working constituents in the eyes and apologize for voting to make health insurance unaffordable.
Minnesota has an Islamic-terrorist recruiting problem (continued):
Another story printed in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune further demonstrates how current refugee programs are broken. (Click to read)
Tim Walz and I disagree on this issue. Tim' is an open borders liberal who thinks we should transfer 200,000 more refugees from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other predominately Muslim nations to the United States over the next 24 months. By contrast, I believe Congress should pass legislation to suspend further refugee transfers, indefinitely.
This week I am scheduled to speak to students of Truman's St. Paul's Lutheran School (where I attended grade school), attend GOP meetings, make fundraising calls and continue traveling the First District meeting voters.
Thanks for reading,
Jim Hagedorn


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Through his Teeth - Linbury Studio, 7 April 2014
The laws of statistics suggested that if the Royal Opera House tried out enough new operas, sooner or later one would work. After an endless train of inept, underbaked or just plain boring efforts they've finally hit paydirt with Luke Bedford's Through his Teeth. If there's one thing you need to see this week, this is it.


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For the past five years, I've really enjoyed putting together these year-end personal "best-of" lists. I don't do much in the way of music journalism anymore, so this scratches my yearly "write a bunch about music" itch.
2011 was another amazing year for music. I think I have more in my "best of" category this year (29) than any previous year. With so much music getting released (and, really, so much of it being so good), it can be easy for great albums to get overlooked. It's impossible to be 100% complete, so here's this year's completely subjective rundown on my favorite music of the year.
(See also: 2010, 2009, 2008, and 2007.)
Everything's sorted in alphabetical order.
Best of 2011
- Andrzej Przybielski & Oles Brothers: De Profundis
Polish trumpeter Andrzej Przybielski passed away earlier this year. While I haven't heard much of his work, this final album of his is remarkably intricate, moving, and cerebral. See also: his 2009 album with Sing Sing Penelope.
- Archie Shepp & Joachim Kühn: Wo!man
Though I haven't enjoyed Shepp's albums in recent years anywhere near the level of the fire music he was making in the 1960s, the releases have been good. This duet with German jazz pianist Joachim Kühn is by no means a return to Shepp's 1960s form, but the interaction between the two is a thing of beauty. The elegant and lush arrangements have a quiet sophistication befitting elder jazz statesmen like Shepp and Kühn. There are five originals and three standards here (Ellington's oft-covered–by Shepp especially–"Sophisticated Lady," Coleman's "Lonely Woman," and Hagen/Rogers' "Harlem Nocturne").
- Atmosphere: The Family Sign
You know you're going to get something personal when Slug hits the mic, and this time is no different, with outstanding tracks like "The Last to Say," "Just for Show," and "She's Enough" (which has the year's most adorable video). Also: great packaging on the vinyl release.
- Beastie Boys: Hot Sauce Committee Part Two
"We were free to get back to our bread and butter: fart jokes." That's what Mike D. said about the Beastie's return to form on Hot Sauce… It truly is amazing at how a group of guys in their mid-to-late-40s can make a record that sounds as fresh and fun as the stuff they did almost 25 years ago.
- Blue Scholars: Cinemopolis
A Kickstarter-funded ($62,000 of a requested $25,000) album that answers the question, "How does music influence cinema?" Song titles are all people's names. "Anna Karina," actress in many Godard movies, basketball player "Slick Watts" (with an excellent accompanying video featuring Slick himself), and oft-forgotten, the amazing civil rights activist "Yuri Kochiyama." Sabzi's production is outstanding and Geo's lyrics are some of the best of his career. This is hip-hop.
- Brownbird Rudy Relic: I Am the Juke
Another great collection of original "holler blues" from the dynamo known as Brownbird. He goes the old-school route once again, recording on a 1950's Concertone one-track reel-to-reel with a 1940's era RCA Victor Radio mic in an abandoned Brooklyn loft.
- Czeslaw Bartowski/Analog Burners: Drum Dream
Inspired by Polish drummer Czeslaw Bartkowski, Analog Burners' Mensa-El freaks Bartowski's work into dope instrumentals.
- De La Soul & DJ TenDJiz: De La Soulviet
Classic De La tracks remixed with Soviet jazz samples? Excellent. The beats are well constructed, the samples well chosen, and the overall vibe, very chill.
- Freestyle Fellowship: The Promise
It's been nine years since the last album from the highly lyrical collective. Considering the break, it's amazing that the result was so a cohesive, funky, enjoyable. The album dips a bit in the second half, but the first half is outstanding. Production is handled by Eligh, Black Milk, Exile, & more.
- Greg Foat Group: Dark is the Sun
I don't even remember how I came across this particular album, but it's a doozy. Funky UK jazz with harpsichord, organ, and synths that goes beyond just drums and bass. Dark is the Sun is a real gem that will appeal to fans of 70s spiritual-funk-jazz. Don't overlook this one.
- Honey Ear Trio: Steampunk Serenade
Phenomenal release with Erik Lawrence on sax and flute, the always awesome Allison Miller on percussion, and Rene Hart on bass and loops (which are so subtly integrated, I had no idea they even existed). Their take on "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is one of the best ever.
- Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey: Race Riot Suite
A concept album about the 1921 Tulsa race riot that's intense, grooving, and wholly unique. This group's 21st album in 18 years serves as a reminder that there's amazing jazz coming from all around the country.
- Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations: Josh Rouse and the Long Vacations
Fun, short indie pop songs that are impossible to dislike.
- KIRk: Msza Swieta w Braswaldzie
Dark, blippy electronica-infused jazz reminiscent at times of both Pink Freud and Robotobibok.
- Matthew Shipp: Art of the Improviser
Shipp gets open on his version of "Take the A Train."
- Muzykoterapia: Piosenki Izy
Very solid nu jazz (damn it, I hate that term, but there it is) from Poland. A nice accompaniment to Nostalgia 77's album.
- The Natural Yogurt Band: Tuck In With
Quirky, funk-library style tunes. Massive breaks abound.
- album of the year Nostalgia 77: The Sleepwalking Society
This album got far more rotation from me than any other album this year. German vocalist Josa Peit joins Benedic Lamdin on his latest album as Nostalgia 77. Peit's sultry voice is the perfect match for Lamdin's nu jazz (there's that damn term again), as heard on "Sleepwalkers," song-of-the-year "Simmerdown," and "Beautiful Lie." This is one of the rare albums that I love, my wife likes, and even our 5-year-old daughter requests songs from. The Sleepwalking Society is near perfection.
Here's a 30-minute playlist of Nostalgia 77's videos, acoustic versions, and interviews from this year:
- Onra: Chinoiseries Pt. 2
Pitchfork pooped on it, but I loved it nearly as much as the first.
- Pharoahe Monch: W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)
Sure, I'd love to see an Organized Konfusion reunion album, but I certainly can't complain about Pharoahe's solo albums. Favorite songs: "Assassins," "Let My People Go," and the title track.
- Prince Fatty Meets The Mutant HiFi: Return of Gringo!
Spaghetti western ska dub, Ennio Morricone meets The Specials meets Augustus Pablo.
- Priscilla Ahn: When You Grow Up
Alternating between light, poppy folk and subdued contemplative folk, Ahn delivers a super mellow and very enjoyable album. Favorite cuts: the title track, which is like a breezy spring day and the über-catchy "Oo La La."
- The Roots: Undun
A late-in-the-year contender, this short (for The Roots) concept album is deep and moving. A great addition to their discography. (See John Book's in-depth review for a great look at the album.)
- Shabazz Palaces: Black Up
I hadn't kept up with the Digable Planets' Butterfly since he and his crew denied me an interview for the college paper back in 1995 (not that I hold a grudge or anything), but my jaw dropped when I discovered his abstract work as part of Shabazz Palaces. His two EPs last year were very good and this year's Black Up is even better. Unlike anything else out there and absolutely engaging. Loved (deep breath) "An Echo From The Hosts That Profess Infinitum," "Endeavors For Never (The Last Time We Spoke You Said You Were Not Here. I Saw You Though.)," and "Swerve… The Reeping Of All That Is Worthwhile (Noir Not Withstanding)."
- Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings: Soul Time!
Sharon Jones has a permanent spot on this list if she releases an album.
- Shona Foster: The Moon & You
There's a clear Tori Amos influence from this singer I found via This American Life (not how I usually find my music because, well, I already know about DJ Shadow), but there's a little Erin McKeown-esque style thrown in the mix making Shona Foster more interesting to me than her strongest influence. Niceness on "No. 34," "Queens," "Bad Intentions," and "Where We'll Go."
- SuperHeavy: SuperHeavy
By all predictions, this album should have been somewhere between a confused mess and an acceptible "supergroup"-style album. Turns out it was an extremely enjoyable, "big" album with great performances all around from Jagger, Junior Gong, and the rest.
- Thao & Mirah: Thao & Mirah
Quirky and varied instrumentation makes this effort from the somewhat-odd-couple pairing of indie-folk singer-songwriters Thao (of Thao with The Get Down Stay Down) and Mirah one of the most engaging of the year. Favorite tracks: "Likeable Man" and "Squareneck."
- Various Artists: passionjunkies.it: Aa.VV. Dolphyn Surround
Dope instrumental hip-hop from Italian beatmakers. Each track is based on Eric Dolphy samples.
Almost Best of 2011
- Albert Kuvezin & Yat-Kha: Poets & Lighthouses & Live at the Stray Dog
Two more strong releases from the Tuvan throat-singing powerhouses. Poets & Lighthouses was officially released in 2010, but not released in the US until 2011. Live at the Stray Dog was graciously released for free on Bandcamp.
- AWOL One & Factor: The Landmark
I've always been a fan of AWOL One's left-field brand of hip-hop and this release with producer Factor is a nice addition to his discography. Favorite tracks: "Coming to Town," "Frenemies," "Rewind Yourself," and the excellent duet with Moka Only, "The Wasp."
- Bubble Geese: #foamparty
Offensive, party-friendly hip-hop with enough pop culture references to make Entertainment Weekly blush. Love the way they freaked Ramsey Lewis' "The In Crowd" on their first single. (Do I have to disclose that my cousin is one of the MCs? There, I just did.)
- Common: The Dreamer, The Believer
Common's late-year contender is his best album in years. Favorite cuts: Ghetto Dreams (feat. Nas), Lovin' I Lost, Sweet.
- Elzhi: Elmatic
I dig Elzhi and think he's talented, but have never placed him in the top tier. This excellent mixtape had started to change my mind. Very well done with a lot of attention to detail.
- Evidence: Cats & Dogs
The self-name-checking weatherman is back with a solid solo release on Rhymesayers. Really dug "Late for the Sky (feat. Slug & Aesop Rock)" and the DJ Premier-produced "You," which also had an incredibly dope video.
- Moka Only: Barbecued Horse Contest Instrumental
Moka is as prolific as they come in 2011. This year alone he's released at least five original, full-length albums. Do you even realize how insane that is? I didn't even have a chance to check all of them out, but I really enjoyed this collection of beats quite a bit.
- Oddisee: Rock Creek Park
If you still haven't grasped what Oddisee is capable of as a producer, this album will do it for you.
- Paul White: Rapping With Paul White
Very solid album of aggressive tunes, but not absurdly so. Does that make sense?
- Tech N9ne: All 6's and 7's
Outstanding effort from N9ne. "Worldwide Choppers" is absolutely epic.
- Tori Amos: Night of the Hunters
This album is a weird one for me. I'm not a big fan of Tori Amos and I don't think I'll listen to this album very frequently, yet it's a really, really good release. Funny how that happens sometimes.
Best of 2010 I missed until 2011
- Levity: Chopin Shuffle
- Jason Adasiewicz: Sun Rooms
- Arszyn/Duda: ŚĘ (my review)
- Allison Miller: Boom Tic Boom
- Shabazz Palaces: Shabazz Palaces / Of Light
My Daughter's Favorite Tracks This Year
My daughter, now five, has developed an interesting taste in music. Here are her favorite tracks this year (not limited to songs from this year), loaded up in a MOG playlist that we often spin when we're on the road.
- Beastie Boys: "Intergalactic"
- The Upsetters: "Black Panta"
- Nostalgia 77: "Simmerdown"
- Dilated Peoples: "Live on Stage"
- Dilated Peoples: "Worst Comes to Worst"
- Rakaa: "Observatory (feat. Mad Lion)"
- Rakaa: "Delilah"
- Lee Perry & The Upsetters: "Kojak"
- Beastie Boys: "Sure Shot"
- Half Pint: "Have a Little Faith"
- Tech N9ne: "Worldwide Choppers (feat. a ton of people)"
- Go Diego Go: "Morning in the Rainforest/Diego Theme" (had to get one kids song in there)
- Scientist: "Steppers"
- The Upsetters: "Dub Organizer"
- Nostalgia 77: "Beautiful Lie"
- Dennis Brown: "Sitting and Watching"
- Kathy Young: "A Thousand Stars"
Best Tracks of 2011
Here are two mixes I put together at 8tracks.com covering my favorite tracks of the year. I tried to stick to one track per artist and per album. The first mix was put together midway through the year and the second mix I just finished up. Total listening time: 2 hours, 18 minutes, 37 seconds.


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I made a crappy model! Could maybe pull it off as 80's 3D but not 90's. Still hilarious though. It's like a horrible Crash Bandicoot beta.I've been having a blast with Maya :D
Here's also some really rough sketches I did of his crappy new friends. Lots of anime goodness on Playstation.
(*cough* N64 is so much cooler than PSX. *cough*)


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text: Photos from the Greek general strike today, as tens of thousands of trade unionists and anti-capitalists demonstrated, bringing the centre of Athens to a standstill. The protest was perhaps twice the size of the one during the general strike of 24 February. Many locals compared it to the mass action in 2001 which defeated a government attempt to cut pensions.see the rest of this photo essay » -


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Sudden computer shutdown is one of the several issues that many PC owners usually encounter. It is just annoying and very disturbing for the computer to suddenly freeze and shutdown while working on some important files and documents; causing you to lose some of the updates that you have made and slowing down your work.
Thus, the moment you are facing sudden computer shutdown problems then it is about time to fix this issue in order to prevent it from further bothering you in your work. Take note that this problem is not only bothersome, but it can also cause more damage to your computer if you do not give immediate attention to this issue right now. Hence, it is imperative to immediately fix this kind of trouble in order to prevent it from doing further harm to your unit; as well as on your vital files and highly valuable installed programs and software.
Sudden computer shutdown is just a symptom of existing PC problems. One possible cause for the emergence of this issue could be due to the presence of computer virus. Virus infection can potentially do a lot of harm to the computer; it can make unhealthy alterations on the settings and configurations of the unit, corrupt some files, and create several havoc on the PC. In this case, you just need to get one the best anti-virus software and run the program to resolve the problem.
Another possible reason for PC shutdown problems is overheating. Computers with high internal CPU temperature can result to immediate shutdown of the unit. Computers are usually programmed to shutdown once a certain high level of temperature is achieved; this is a preventive measure to avoid further damage to the unit which could result to burning of some minute yet vital parts. Hence, you need to check your fan and cooling system to see if they are working properly. Additionally, make sure that the air vents are not obstructed to ensure good inflow of air.
The registry of your computer could also be corrupted as a result of numerous junk files messing in the area. Redundant files usually accumulate as you keep on using your PC; leading to several issues including sudden computer shutdown. In this case, get the best brand of registry cleaner to effectively perform registry clean up. Once your registry is clean from junk files, you will observe significant improvement on its performance; and sudden shutdown issues are eventually resolved.
Take note of the aforesaid discussions and follow the corresponding recommendations to solve computer shutdown problems. The aforementioned steps can also help improve PC performance and resolve other issues that exist on your unit.


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Is your Twitter identity safe?
I've just registered another account on Twitter. Those of you that follow me (and if you don't, you should!) will wonder why I need another account but it just dawned on my that my twitter username is my real name and not my business name.
Up until about 5 minutes ago, there was nothing stopping someone registering MassMediaDesign with Twitter and pretending to be the offical voice of our business.
But now, if you go to http://twitter.com/MassMediaDesign you'll see that it's a pretty dead account but it directs you to the real me.
How many of you have registered your corporate name with Twitter? if you haven't, then I'd recommend it otherwise you may regret it when Twitter becomes REALLY huge!


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- Snapshots of modern mathematics
- Diderot Mathematical Forum 2013: "Mathematics of Planet Earth"
- Pierre de Fermat and Andrew Wiles in Czech Republic stamps
- Stefan Banach (March 30, 1892 – August 8, 1945)
- Diderot Mathematical Forums
- Guessing the Numbers
- What is mathematics for Ehrhard Behrends
- What is mathematics for Krzysztof Ciesielski
- The Three Ducks Trick
- What is mathematics for Franka Brueckler
Mathematics of Planet Earth
April 22 this year was a special Earth day, with a March For Science in several parts of the world.
Mathematics have been involved for years in Earth science. You may remember 2013, declared the year of Mathematics of Planet Earth by the UNESCO. Since then, many events took place and the MPE initiative has been perpetuated. To have an idea of mathematical research in connection with our planet you may take a look at the multitude of articles and posters and blogs (this one in French) that have appeared, watch videos of conferences (for instance in English or French) that have been given.
If you are a student you might also enroll in the Mathematics of Planet Earth Centre for Doctoral Training.
If you are a professional you may enter the international MPE competition and submit your exhibition modules. Note that there will be a special prize for Africa-related exhibits.
The deadline is June 30, 2017.


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Google Can Now Solve Your Geometry Math Questions
Barry Schwartz on March 20, 2014 at 9:37 am
Google has quietly upgraded their search calculator to not just answer your basic math questions or graphical or 3D math questions; now, it can do your geometry homework.
You can ask Google geometry related questions and it will solve them for you, such as [perimeter of a trapezoid]:
As Alex Chitu notes, you can also search for these geometry questions:
- [solve triangle]
- [area of a circle]
- [volume of a sphere]
- [perimeter of a trapezoid]
- [area of a pentagon]
- [hypotenuse calculator]
- [triangular prism volume]
- [calculate the diagonal of a cube with 6mm edge]
- [volume of a cylinder with radius 4cm and height 8cm]
- [a^2+b^2=c^2 calc a=4 b=7 c=?]
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|Robert-Antoine Pinchon, La Seine à Rouen au crépuscule, 1905
© Collection Peindre en Normandie
- Moderna (modern art museum)- I have already reported about the opening of their Hilma af Klint exhibit, but there are a few other noteworthy exhibitions there this season. For example, the Le Corbusier exhibit which runs until April 18th and The Surrealism & Duchamp exhibit which opens on March 26th and runs the whole year out. More to look forward to... Pop Art Design (June 29th to Sep 22nd). See picture below.
- Fotografiska (photography museum)- we are sad to see the LaChapelle exhibit coming to an end, but I am definitely looking forward to The Man, The Image & The World, a retrospective of the work of the great Henri Cartier-Bresson (March 8th to May 26th). There is no news about what their summer exhibition will be... which makes me very curious! (EDIT: And it has just been announced... their big summer exhibition will be Helmut Newton! Starting May 29th... can't wait!)
- Millesgården (statuary and art museum)- they have a great ongoing exhibition that I am eager to visit... Painters in Normandy, Wonderful Impressionists (until May 26th). See picture at top.
- Thielska Gallery (art museum)- another exciting, ongoing exhibition... Munch (until May 12th). In honour of Norwegian artist Edvard Munch's 150th birthday. Famous for being the man who painted The Scream, this exhibition shows much more of the artist and why he is one of Scandinavian's greatest.
- Liljevalchs (art museum)- their ongoing exhibition is their Spring Salon (until March 24th). I know that a lot of visitors are interested in Swedish interior design, so their summer exhibition is of particular interest: Home Sweet Home - Furnished Tales (June 27th to Sep 15th).
- Waldemarsudde (art museum)- it's all about fashion this Spring with We Were Wrong, fashion photography by Carl Johan de Geer (until April 28th) and Fashion During the Time of Prince Eugen (until May 19th).
- Hallwylska (palace/museum)- after their popular exhibit last season of the clothes from Downtown Abbey, they just opened an exhibit of under garments from the tun of the last century called "Under the Surface (Under Ytan)". Runs until June 9th.
- Museum of Far East Antiquities (Östasiatiska, east asian art & history museum)- good news... their exhibit Secret Love, which I really enjoyed, can still be seen until March 31st.
See... lots of great art news! And in May there is even more great news: The Vasa Museum reopens on May 1st and ABBA the Museum opens for business on May 7th. Can't wait! There are, of course, plenty of other museums (the city has over 80) and art galleries. If you are staying at the Rival Hotel and are interested in what is going on in smaller art galleries... contact me directly at the hotel.


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Happy Holidays!!!
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I took all the Christmas stuff I've made, including the piece of art I did and some redone video game sprite edits (along with a Christmas classic song) and made a page for you to view when your are bored with everything else or desperate for Christmas cheer.
|Much like every other year around Christmas time, I'm pretty much dead broke. So, since I can't send any of my internet friends presents, I give to thee this rather bizarre Christmas page with funky music (if you chose the funky music version). The picture's new, but most of the edited game sprites aren't. Still, I hope that you like it. For those who don't, so what... you've probably never done nuthin' for me no how anyway!
|"You worthless pile of ocelot excrement!!! I
bring you tidings blood-curdling fear, heart-wrenching
terror and bone-crushing pain!!!!"
"And some socks."
- - Santa Bison
|Kristmas Kirby: Just so cute that I had to show him again. Awwww...
Happy Holidays, everyone!
This Christmas page is dedicated to memory of my grandmother and Jam Master Jay of Run DMC (whose Christmas song that this is from). Rest in Peace


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Save the date for Convergence 2014 Europe: November 4-6, Barcelona
Join other members of the Microsoft business community to network, learn, and meet with industry experts. You'll also get to see how opportunity and innovation meet to deliver real business value. Save the date on your calendar for this upcoming Convergence and visit the event website for more details. Questions? Contact MBS Events Inbox.
Microsoft Dynamics will be at WPC 2014
Microsoft Dynamics will be part of this year's Worldwide Partner Conference coming up in Washington, DC July 13-17, 2014. Build credibility and strengthen the Microsoft Dynamics partner channel, share best practices, and choose to attend Dynamics-focused sessions. Visit the WPC event website for more details. Questions around the Microsoft Dynamics presence at WPC 2014? Visit PartnerSource or email the MBS Events Inbox.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 readiness and launch portal
Get ready for the upcoming Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 release. There is a vast amount of new readiness content now available, including Getting Ready Guides and preview session recordings; more content continues to be added as the release draws near.


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In coordination with HandsOn New Orleans, a volunteer service recruitment organization, over two dozen Airbnb hosts came together in Mid-City on November 12 to help re-paint a bunkhouse for volunteers traveling to New Orleans to support flood relief efforts.
Hosts arrived at 9:00am and immediately grabbed paint rollers and pans and got to work. Many hosts noted how rewarding it was to lend a helping hand, and to participate in a community event with other hosts.
"I would definitely volunteer to do this again! I had an amazing time," says Airbnb host and NOLA home sharing club member Marty Smith. "Everything was so well organized and ready to go when we arrived. Things couldn't have gone better!"
The outing was a success, with hosts painting several rooms and engaging with one another over the 3-hour period.
"Everything was so well organized and ready to go when we arrived. Things couldn't have gone better!"
– Marty Smith, Airbnb host
With the re-painting project now complete, HandsOn NOLA is currently using the building as living quarters for the influx of volunteers assisting with the rebuilding process in New Orleans as part of the flood relief efforts.
You can learn more about HandsOn and volunteer opportunities in your area here.


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At the last minute you realize that you forgot to draw a column, and you don't have room to shift your conveyor system over six inches. What do you do? Well, if you are like this customer and work with Flex-Line Automation, Inc. you just let us know and we will do whatever we can to find a solution for you – even if it means custom designing a hollow wheelbend that fits around your support column. Can your current supplier do that?
I will have to be honest here. It seems like in today's industry many people have forgotten that what you see on a computer model doesn't always work the same way that things do in real life. Don't get me wrong, simulations are awesome; but sometimes there are external factors, like columns someone forgot to draw or a lock up mechanism that doesn't act quite like the one in your drawing, that mean that having a partner with flexibility and ingenuity is still priceless.
We are happy to re-think the solutions, to problem solve, to actually mock up systems and test them, and most importantly to go out in the field and make your equipment WORK.
If you have a unique situation please check out our products pages and give us a call. We aren't a cookie cutter conveyor company, and we want to help you find the best way to handle your product.
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Here's this week's news quiz. It's just one question, but it's a big one: Who's in charge of U.S. policy in Iraq? No, seriously, give yourself a simple test. Just look in a mirror and mouth these words: "Overall coordinator and strategist of U.S. policy in Iraq today," and tell me whose picture comes into your head.
George Bush? Donald Rumsfeld? Porter Goss? Dick Cheney? Condi Rice? Steve Hadley? Colin Powell? General Casey? Karl Rove? Bono? Arnold Schwarzenegger? Tommy Franks? David Stern? (He should be in charge.)
I confess that I cover this story and it has never been clear to me who was our chief strategist for Iraq -- who was really orchestrating the intelligence and public affairs, with the politics, diplomacy and military operations, around a coherent plan that was being communicated to Iraqis and the world. Indeed, I have never understood how an administration that wanted a war so badly and will be judged on it by history so profoundly, could manage it so sloppily. Right now we need an "intelligent czar" for Iraq much more than we need an "intelligence czar" for America.
Consider one small example. Last week, The Times's defense correspondent, Thom Shanker, wrote about a study conducted by the Defense Science Board, which found that nearly two years into the war in Iraq, America's institutions charged with "strategic communications" -- about what we are doing in the world and why -- are broken. The study found that "the United States today is without a working channel of communication to the world of Muslims and of Islam."
No kidding. We are losing a public relations war in the Muslim world to people sawing the heads off other Muslims. But this is only one dimension of a larger problem, which cannot be allowed to continue.Continue reading the main story
Here's why: The Bush team early on compared the fall of Saddam's statue in that Baghdad square with the fall of the Berlin Wall. Wrong. The Berlin Wall was a completely artificial barrier that had no organic connection to the society it was repressing. Once that wall was removed, the free-market, civil society and democratic traditions that were already there in places like East Germany, Poland and Hungary could resurface. All we had to do was get out of the way.
In Iraq, and in Palestine, when Saddam and Yasir Arafat toppled over like walls, their disappearances did not leave behind civil societies yearning to be free, united and democratic. Saddam and Arafat were products of their societies more than we want to admit -- not artificial impositions.
In the long run their departures are huge opportunities. But in the short run they have left behind two pots that are boiling over -- two highly tribalized societies, full of pent-up problems, with few civil society institutions or consensus leaders. They left behind two huge rebuilding challenges. The Bush team helped remove the lids off both these pots. But the first rule of cooking and warfare is: Never take the lid off a boiling pot unless you also have a strategy for turning down the heat. President Bush had a lid-removing strategy only. He's been improvising on the heat part ever since.
Improv time is over. This is crunch time. Iraq will be won or lost in the next few months. But it won't be won with high rhetoric. It will be won on the ground in a war over the last mile.
Winning in Iraq is now about who has the smarts, the focus, the gumption, the strategy, the coordination skills and the follow-through to get control of the last mile. Can we pull off a decent election in Iraq, with some Sunni participation, and produce a reasonably legitimate government there, for which the police and army will fight, or will the insurgents thwart that? Can we connect the electricity and sewers and get more jobs going, so more Iraqis are invested in peace, or will the insurgents thwart that? Can we make sure that the 570-plus election polling places will be secure from suicide bombers, or will the insurgents thwart that? Can we finally build an effective U.S. information campaign in Iraq and the Arab world, or will we cede the field to Al Jazeera instead? Can we neutralize meddling by the Iranians and Syrians in the Iraqi elections, or will they outfox us?
Wars are fought for political ends. Soldiers can only do so much. And the last mile in every war is about claiming the political fruits. The bad guys in Iraq can lose every mile on every road, but if they beat America on the last mile -- because they are able to intimidate better than America is able to coordinate, protect, inform, invest and motivate -- they will win and America will lose.Continue reading the main story


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Toys are one of the many 'joys' of kids. And as parents, we easily give in to your kid's insiting request to buy them cool toys. However, wise parents don't give toys that are not suitable or safe for their kids. For your peace of mind, here's a checklsit to follow when buying toys online.
- Is it safe?
First off, be sure that the toy/s you are about to buy for your little ones is/are safe. For instance, when buying kids wagon, make sure that it has a solid and sturdy structure. At the same time, ditch toy items with removal parts such as stripes and strings. Shop at Tiny Tiny Shop Shop and rest assured that you'll only get safe items.
- Is it safe-appropriate?
When purchasing toy items for kids, another factor to look into is age-appropriateness. When buying an item for your 1-year old kid, it's not good to buy mobiles, rattles, and mirrors, as they can be exhausting to him. Also, a 1-year old child is not yet inclined to toys that need creative skills such as artwork sets and riddles.
- Is it stimulating to my kid's senses?
Aside from safety and appropriateness, buy a toy that is stimulating to your kid's senses. Go for toys that can help in the development of your child in different aspects, including mental and social facet. For infants, toys that can boost their hearing, seeing, and touch senses are a good choice. For your active little boys, buy them toys that can foster their physical world.
- It is annoying?
When we say annoying, it means that not everyone in the family is comfortable with the toy around the house. For instance, toys such as water guns and laser blasters may produce irritating sounds that make you or other family members irritated. It is always best to buy toys items that you think everyone will be OK with.
- Is the size ideal for our home?
Don't forget to consider the amount of space where you could store the toy you are about to buy. If you've got an ample space at home, then there's nothing wrong in buying toys with bigger sizes. Conversely, if you think that you don't have much space to spare, then buying little ones or those that can be disassembled provide convenience when it comes to storage.
- Is the price worth it?
Last but not the least; be sure that you get what you pay for. If you think that the price seems too good to be true, it is likely that quality is at stake. However, it's not equally good to buy a toy with extremely high price. The bottom line is: go for one with a reasonable price.
Buying the right toys for your kids doesn't have to be a hard and frustrating experience. As long as you know what to look for, rest assured that you'll find the most special toy for your special one.
Buy the latest toys at https://www.tinytinyshopshop.com.au/puzzles/ now for your special little one!


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What's the best workout motivation? Looking good for your fiancé or husband! And if that special someone is none other than One Direction's Zayn Malik, then that's all the more reason to get into amazing shape.
His fiancée, Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards, is more than aware of this—she's relying on her future husband to help her to get fit. "I've asked Zayn to [help me work out] because I'm really lazy and I need motivating but we never have time," she told We Love Pop magazine.
See more: Which Celebrity Couple Will Get Married Next?
We can only imagine the hysteria if Malik popped by a gym! Regardless, his willingness to sweat it out with Edwards is a great sign for their relationship. Pushing each other to get fit and work toward goals is the best way to strengthen a bond, and if it means they'll both look good on their wedding day? Even better!
Perhaps Edwards is hitting the gym so she can fit into a princess-worthy wedding dress for her potential Disney-inspired wedding. Last week, she revealed that she and Malik might indulge in their playful side on their big day. "I do love Disney so [a themed wedding] would be amazing," the engaged British girl group member told Us Weekly. "I'm a big child. We are both big kids!"
See more: The Most Heart-Stopping Destination Wedding Locations
For two former X Factor UK contestants, we love the idea of a big themed wedding! Unfortunately, they're staying tight-lipped about any other big day details. "Everything is so busy. Hopefully we will one day be able to sit down together and start making plans," Perrie says of she and her fiancé, who proposed last August. "No date at all in mind yet."
That may be true, but with looking and feeling good on top of her priority list, we predict that they have more planned than she's letting on!


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Athletes are identified for PacificSport Carding by their Provincial Sport Organizations (PSO) or Provincial Governing Body (i.e. Basketball BC, BC Athletics, Alpine BC). Every PSO provides a yearly carding list of eligible athletes to PacificSport based on each Sport/PSO's performance criteria. For questions and concerns regarding Athlete Eligibility please contact your Provincial Sport Organization for information and carding criteria. All PSO's should have their PacificSport Carding Criteria posted on their website.
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M. Dru Levasseur is a lawyer with Lambda Legal who has written a road map to how GLBT organizations plan to decimate protections for Women and Girls over the next decade. In the law review article, Levasseur seems to suggest that our understanding of biology is "rooted in sex-stereotypes about what an idealized or average woman or man ought to look like." Levasseur also posits that there is such a thing as a cisgender body.
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This person is demented. Biological sex has nothing to do with idealizing males and females*. It has to do with making babies. (The pleasure-related and social and cultural functions of sex are all secondary.) Got a Y chromosome? You're male, whether your genitals are typical or not. Got no Y? You're female, whether your genitals are typical or not. The presence or absence of Y dictates whether you have the potential to make sperm or eggs, respectively. You need two cells to make a baby, the sperm and the egg, therefore there are two sexes. None of this is difficult. People only want to make it difficult to suit their twisted agendas.
I do think there are issues with the way we determine physical sex in newborns** and with the way we treat people based on their physical sex but transgender ideology is not going to fix any of that. It's still conforming to the gender boxes, just doing it in a different way.
[ *In fact, idealizing what is a proper male or proper female is part of gender ideology. If you DON'T reduce physical sex to the reproductive function, you introduce sex-based stereotype, which is all gender really is. This is NOT reducing people to their naughty bits, it's reducing their naughty bits to their reproductive role, exactly where naughty bits belong rather than being allowed to determine all other facets of one's life.
**We should be running karyotypes for EVERY newborn because chromosome issues have implications for the person's health, their ability to reproduce down the line, and the health of their future kids, and those issues don't always show symptoms right away.]
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Well, it's time to show you, what we actually working on. Honestly, we planned to do this a lot sooner, but we hold it off, because we thought there's not enough to show.
However, when you look at another projects like awesome Gunpoint, which started to give away first informations quite early, we decided there's no reason to hold it off anymore. In case of Gunpoint, its impressive how community helped to create complete form of the game. You see, Tom Francis started with idea of freeware game with not that good looking graphics and thanks to community, he gained experienced people for making graphics and sounds. And the very same community helped to form this game through many different playtests and in the end people decided, that he should sell the game, because they gladly pay for it.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, that the game community is awesome, and it can give a lot to game developers. I have no illusions, that from now on there'll be coming throngs of people here to critically comment every published post about our game. Although it would be nice. Anyway, we have to start somewhere and even though it won't be that soon, hopefully, we will get together with community in a nice way.
Our game will be 2D platformer
This game will be standing and falling on a good story. Our team consists of people, who love games and movies with great story and we would also like to tell a story like that. It should be one of these stories, that will be hanging in your head for a while after finishing the game.
Forget about gun power and hectic action. Whole experience will be mostly about searching and discovering. More than angry enemies, you'll find logic riddles here. However, there'll be appearing some kinds of enemies that you have to get through.
The whole idea of the game is about possibility of branching the story. As a player, your decisions will be affecting what will happen next. So you'll get a chance to decide, how all of this will end.
The main character
And now, we gladly introducing the main character of the game.
Exactly, in our game you'll play as a mime guy! How cool is that?
We can't tell much more about this guy. It'll be your job to find out and we certainly don't want to spoil that adventure.
But you can be sure, that the fact that the main character is a mime is not random. It won't influence just a story, but also a game playability. We are really proud about that. But more about gameplay some another day…


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Book Sales
To provide support for Library programs, the Friends hold two types of Used Book Sales.
1) The ongoing book sale is located across from the Check Out Desk and contains books on a variety of topics, with
gift-quality holiday books being featured in November and December.
2) Book sales are held in the lower level FriendSpace on the second Saturdays of the month, with the exception of June.
FriendSpace 2019 book sale dates: January 12, February 9, March 9, April 13, May 11, July 13, August 10, September 7, October 12, November 9, December 7
Book sales are held between 9:15 am and 4 pm.
Many book sale volunteers support Batavia Public Library by sorting the book donations throughout the year. We meet downstairs near the Youth Services area most Wednesday mornings from 10 am – 12 noon; most Saturday mornings from 10 am – 12 noon; and on the first Thursday evening of the month from 7 – 9 pm. Visitors are always welcome to observe and participate in the sorting process.
Donations of used books, CDs, and DVDs can be dropped off at the Check Out Desk anytime the Library is open. Because donations provide the foundation for our work, the Friends greatly appreciate your support.
Special Book Sales
Our Book Research Group identifies donations of greater value than our usual material. Most of these materials are sold in our Specials Room during the big sales. Also, look for our Friends of the Batavia Public Library name as the seller on Amazon and eBay. We have a dedicated group of volunteers that research, list and describe, and ship online orders.
Other fundraising projects include the sales of:
· Book Lover's Page a Day Calendars, published by Workman Publishing Co.
· Canvas Friends logo book bags
· Non-woven Friends / Library logo tote bags
· Plastic Friends / Library book bags—great on a rainy day
· Book Lover's Page a Day Calendars, published by Workman Publishing Co.
· Canvas Friends logo book bags
· Non-woven Friends / Library logo tote bags
· Plastic Friends / Library book bags—great on a rainy day
Take part in the Friends' book sales and other activities. Please see the Friends Volunteer Opportunities page.


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Transcript: Froggy Leg Curl
A variation of leg curls, to hit your butt a little bit more. Put your feet out wider, kind of looking like a frog on the machine. So you have your knees out and your butt clenched the whole time. So come up – your knees out and your feet out and come down. Clench your butt as you come down. Once again, don't come down all the way, then up. Really squeeze that butt, then come down. These you'll have to use a lighter weight on, but they're really effective.


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Whether you are a director of Christian education, a teacher, a youth mentor, an adult education leader, a pastor, volunteer or staff member, this page is for you! You will find information to help you lead, plan, and share faith with the children, youth and adults of your congregation.
As a community of practice, we are each other's best resources and supports as we seek to form disciples in the 21st century and invite those in our care to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.


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Wood meets art in Bellevue Arts Museum's 2014 BAM Biennial, a juried exhibition occurring every two years that highlights the work of established and emerging Northwest artists and craftspeople. This year's exhibition, Knock on Wood, focuses on pieces incorporating wood, including sculptural, design and functional pieces. The exhibition is open now and will run until March 29, 2015.
From First Nations' art to the logging industry, along with present concerns for creative sustainability, this year's BAM Biennial provides an excellent opportunity for makers of all kinds to push the boundaries of their vision and skill, while showcasing the beauty of wood and its prevalent connection to the Pacific Northwest.
Check out the exhibition for yourself at the Bellevue Arts Museum or click here for more information. (We promise, it won't give you splinters!)
For information about other places to eat, play, and stay during your next visit to Bellevue, go to www.visitbellevuewashington.com.


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Kennedy Catholic High School holding free 'Trick or Treat' for kids Oct. 30
Kennedy Catholic High School would like to invite grade-school age children to come to its campus on Wednesday, Oct 30, from 3 – 4 p.m. to Trick or Treat in their costumes.
Teachers and staff will provide treats from classrooms and offices.
In addition to the free door to door trick or treating, they will have student leaders offering Halloween crafts and goodies.
If interested, please RSVP by Oct. 28 to [email protected].


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Over recent weeks we have seen some odd looking graphics cards launched. I'm mainly talking about the cryptocurrency mining cards, many of which have no video outputs, making them decidedly one-trick ponies. Though there are some Nvidia GPU-based mining cards on the way to market, it looks like AMD solutions are more popular here. Now it looks like AMD and its partners are making use of any old Radeon Polaris GPU lying around and this is evidenced by various sources spotting these Radeon RX 560D and Radeon RX 470D graphics cards.
Radeon RX 560D
VideoCardz reckons that AMD and its partners are still "sitting on a relatively high volume of RX 460 cards" looking for a home. The plan seems to be that these GPUs will be rebanded as Radeon RX 560D cards with a "simple BIOS modification".
Likely to be aimed solely at the Chinese market, the Radeon RX 560D will offer the same 896 Stream Processors (SPs) as the original RX 460. Interestingly this is the opposite to what happened in January, with the Chinese market then getting a fully unlocked Radeon RX 460 with 1024 SPs enabled rather than the 896 SPs that cards in the west had.
TPU already has a database entry with purported specs of the Radeon RX 560D. VideoCardz's source for the story suggested these cards would be a good choice for miners, as they require only "50% of the RX 560 total power consumption".
Radeon RX 470D
We saw a review of an AMD Radeon RX 470D graphics card from China, in November last year, and today there is more news about this Radeon variant. As Guru3D reports BioStar has published product pages detailing its Radeon RX470D Mining Edition VA47D5RV42.
Key specs of this card are as follows:
- AMD Radeon RX470D GPU with 1792 Stream processors
- 4GB GDDR5, 256-bit
- DVI/3 Display port/HDMI output support
- PCI Express 3.0 x16 bus interface
- Support Radeon FreeSync Technology
- DirectX 12 and Vulkan Optimized
- AMD XConnect and HDR Ready
- Special Dual-cooling design for Mining
In a promotional info gaffe BioStar doesn't provide important specs such as example hash rates, power consumption, or BIOS optimisations available for miners. In the picture of the card, and from the above specs, you can see that this card comes complete with video-out ports so even if the crypto-mining activity becomes uneconomical, the card can be put to good purpose pushing pixels around.