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Rare 'Avengers', 'X-Men' First Issues Sell For Record Prices
The first issue of both Avengers and X-Men fetched record prices at a highly anticpated auction of high-grade Silver Age comics held by Heritage Auctions on July 26.
X-Men no. 1 from 1963 sold for $492,937.50. It is one of two of finest surviving copies in existence, scoring a CGC grade of 9.8 (out of 10) on the what has became the default scale for assessing the quality of an individual book.
The price more than doubles the previous record of $200,00. X-Men no. 1 now ranks as the second most valuable Silver Age Marvel comic after the first appearance of Spider-Man in Amazing Fantasy no. 15.
Avengers no. 1 sold for $274,850, slightly surpassing the previous record of $250,00. This copy had a grade of 9.6, making it one of the three highest-graded copies known to exist.
The auction continues a record run for collectible comics that has seen prices accelarate. In November Nic Cage's copy of Action Comics no. 1 sold for a record $2.1 million. Earlier this year a copy of Iron Man's first appearance sold for $375,000.
Silver Age Marvels, in particular, have benefitted from the rising prices. In the last two years, the first appearances of the X-Men, Spider-Man, Avengers, Iron Man, Thor and the modern Captain America have all sold for record prices.
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Income disparity is still huge in the entertainment industry, with individual star power by far the most important factor determining earnings, the latest data from the National Tax Service show.
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The death penalty has existed in the legal system for many years. However, many people are now voting against it due to the brutality of the whole concept. Death penalty must be abolished for the following reasons.
Risk of losing innocent lives
In a death penalty, you may execute an innocent person due to false judgment. This has happened in the past and may occur in the future too. In 1976, and 138 innocent prisoners were released from death rows. If you give life imprisonment, it will be reversible. But once death penalty is executed, it is irreversible.
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The justice system is such that death penalties are used disproportionately towards poor people, political leaders or minorities. It's not often applied to the rich people.
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The right to live is the most basic human right and the death penalty violates that. Also, the death penalty is something inhumane and it also undermines the human dignity.
Crime cannot be stopped
The death penalty is not effective in stopping crime rate. So, what's the point in taking lives? Instead, other alternatives of punishment like life imprisonment without parole can be given. You will find it interesting to know that Canada abolished capital punishment in 1976 and since then it's murder rate started to decline. So, there are better options rather than giving capital punishment.
There is no 'humane' way of giving capital punishment. Applying lethal injection, hanging, beheading, or shooting, all are very inhumane acts. It takes a lot of money to make arrangements for executing a criminal. Instead, the victim's families can give financial support with this money. Capital punishment must be abolished in all parts of the world.


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Friends, we are coming to you on iTunes!! If you are a podcast listener or podcast broadcaster, you know that once you've made the leap and been approved by iTunes, you're pretty much big time.
or something like that...
Either way, my good friend and fellow farm mom Holly Spangler and I are back podcasting (and blogging! Read Holly's here.), talking about gifts for the (farm) mom in your life. If you would, please take a minute to find us on your purple podcast icon on your apple device (search Confessions of a Farm Wife), subscribe to our channel so you will not miss an episode, and give us a comment, a share, or just some sort of acknowledgement that you listened!! We are coming to you with a fresh podcast every few weeks, so GET EXCITED.
We have compiled a list of 15 gift ideas for the woman (farm or non farm) in your life. Included in the list are links, coupon codes, web addresses, Facebook pages, and even giveaways for our lovely readers and listeners!!
Now, onto the show and its links! Happy reading, listening, and shopping!
1) Rosebud's Designs and Apparel Kari Jo Kelso is such a great representation of the creative people we have on our list. She's originally from west central Illinois, but now is a veterinarian in Austin, Texas. On the side, she started designing t-shirts, starting as just a creative outlet, and it has since morphed into the beautiful ag-themed t-shirt and tote shop. Plus, it's named after her grandma, Rosemary "Rosebud," which is super cute. I have already ordered myself one and one for Anna, and I CAN'T WAIT for them to come. She has graciously offered Confessions listeners a 15% off coupon code good until 4/30. Just type LOVEMOM in the code box to redeem.
2) The Farmerette: Hailing from Minnesota, Carolyn is an 25 year veteran agronomist by day (and one of the few women in her field...thus the nickname, Farmerette!) and an entrepreneur by night. Always loving chemistry and science and needing a break from her twin boys (amen, fellow twin mom!), she started experimenting with making homemade chap sticks. As she kept creating, her shop now includes soy based chap sticks, body butters, hand creams, and the like. She has also offered our listeners a chance to win a gift basket with some of her goodies, such as FarmHER hand cream, cranberry soy sugar scrub, cranberry whipped body butter, and vanilla soy lip balm. To enter, please leave a comment below, or on Holly's blog as well for two entries, and we'll pick a winner on Monday!
3) Madi's Makings: I love this. Spending time at a cattle show, especially with small children, has made me realized that comfy seating and resting spots are of utmost importance. Enter our entrepreneur, Madison Flack. She makes chute hammocks. Genius. They are $50 plus shipping that will be well spent.
4) Erin Enhle Brown Photography: Erin's work is beautiful and has been featured everywhere. She has everything from beautiful photographs to sayings to customizable pieces. Visit her website for more details-the work speaks for itself. But do it by April 27th to get it in time for Mother's Day delivery!!
5) Country Girl Creations: Kristen Emmonds is a fellow farm mom, first grade mom and friend of mine locally. She creates lovely custom or not signs out of reclaimed wood, among other materials. Her chalk paint furniture and frames are adorable. You can message her via her Facebook page, and she'll ship anywhere in the country!
6) Plants and flowers: no link for this one...just send your dude and kiddos to the nursery or grab a gift card for some pretty flowers, potted plants or other living things that I will inevitably kill by July. It's the thought that counts on this one for me!
7) Stella and Dot: Look closely in this picture...it's my favorite necklace, from my favorite jewelry line, purchased from my favorite stylist, Elisabeth. She's one of those friends who always is wearing what I realized once I see her that THAT'S what I'm supposed to be wearing. And she's lovely. And she's a farm kid. I'm sure you probably have a Stella and Dot consultant around you, but if you don't, Elisabeth is great and helpful and GENEROUS!! She has graciously offered a bracelet as a giveaway. A lovely Illini orange bangle that the proceeds benefit the Every Mother Counts charity. I have it. Wear it all the time. Love it.
8) Origami Owl: I love customizable jewelry. Holly's family did an Origami Owl locket for their grandmother, and she'll explain the personal touches that makes it special in our podcast. So lovely.
9) Your Words Cuffs: Holly has one of these, and it is gorgeous. These are customized leather cuffs. Trendy with an element of touching. Love it.
10) Cinnamon Sticks: Holly has this, too... Sheesh, Holly, you've hit the jackpot here! Ha! These are rings with your children's names on them. While Holly has the national norm of children and her rings fit her fingers lovely, I think I'll just admire her stack, as I don't have enough finger length to pull this off. Six kids makes personalized jewelry a challenge!
11) Lenny and Eva: My turn! I have one of these...actually two. Joe and Anna picked one out for me for Christmas with the "love" sentiment, and I bought another bracelet for versatility's sake. Customized sentiments, interchangeable bands, bangles, charms. Lovely.
12) Camelback Eddy Water Bottle: For the fit mom in your life! I love mine. The good folks at Certified Angus sent me mine, but I love that I can use it while running on the treadmill and not lose a beat in my gait...and inevitably fall on my face!
13) FitBit and RoadID: Tell me why Holly and I need a FitBit? Because everyone who has it, loves it, right? I do have a RoadID, and once we started talking about it, Holly laughed. I call it safety; she calls it an ear tag!
14) Young Living Essential Oils: My sweet friend Amy is a wealth of knowledge in this. I admit...I only have used lavender for my curls and tea tree for...eww...lice repellent (more on that another time), but Amy is willing to connect you to various ways to ramp up your health. She has a bath scrub giveaway too, so remember to comment!!
15) Woodkeeps: Holly and I love JoAnna Gaines...really, who doesn't? She wears such lovely pieces of jewelry, and this Etsy shop is full of great options!
Well...there you go, friends! I'm so excited for you to listen to our podcast, comment, and share.
Check back here on Monday for the winners of our fabulous prizes!!
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So today it's an outfit, food, and local travel place in one! I went to Naperville for all my local readers and have no idea what the plan was.. (per usual). Read below at each picture!
Black Romper: Brandy Melville
Lace Bralette: Pacsun
Not the real Berks: Target
Fringe Saddlebag: Macy's
The reasturant was called Empire. There is rooftop sitting and inside! We choose rooftop. I have been here before and rave about there southwestern salad it's to die for. I know I say that about all the salads but I promise it's tasty. They're pricy but you get what you pay for 😊
We went kayaking in a little pond in the Naperville Quarry. It was only $20 for a two person kayak! It was a 30 minute time frame but more than enough to just relax and enjoy.
So many people were playing live music and it was so good. We got to see two people jam to some jazz music which was a plus too. Sadly, didn't get a picture but enjoyed the enthusiasm they shared!
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Total Hip Arthroplasty in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review
Total Hip Arthroplasty in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Systematic Review - Download this document for free, or read online. Document in PDF available to download.
International Journal of Rheumatology - Volume 2015 2015, Article ID 475489, 8 pages -
Review Article
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Southern General Hospital, 1345 Govan Road, Glasgow G51 4TF, UK
University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
University College London Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, Royal National Orthpaedic Hospital, Stanmore HA7 4LP, UK
Received 23 August 2014; Accepted 14 November 2014
Academic Editor: Umile Giuseppe Longo
Copyright © 2015 John W. Kennedy and Wasim Khan. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
The prognosis of systemic lupus erythematosus SLE has greatly improved in recent years, resulting in an increased number of patients reporting musculoskeletal complications such as osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Total hip arthroplasty THA can be utilised to alleviate the pain associated with this; however postoperative outcomes in patients with SLE are uncertain. A systematic review of the literature was conducted to identify articles presenting results of THA in SLE, and nine suitable papers were found. All papers were level IV evidence. Pooling the results, a total of 162 patients underwent 214 total hip arthroplasties. Mean follow-up was 72.5 months. The mean Harris Hip Score improved from 45.5 preoperatively to 88.6 and last follow-up. Seventeen percent of patients experienced at least one complication. Superficial wound infection occurred in 3.3%. Revision was required in 2.8% of cases. The mortality rate was 18.5% however no deaths were attributable to undergoing THA. Given the paucity of data present in the literature, more studies are required to adequately assess the postoperative outcomes of THA in patients with SLE, particularly complication rates.
Author: John W. Kennedy and Wasim Khan
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Mosby's Confederacy In Motion And Not In Motion
We've talked about Mosby's Confederacy's before. It's Tilted Mill's second product of their self-publish-online movement, after Hinterland (Which I still need to go back and play some more). Anyway, their period skirmish-level wargame has revealed some screenshots and video. Except it's not embeddable, so you're going to have to toodle off there to watch it. Man!
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2018 Program
Keynote Address -- "Can We Stay Human in the Digital Age?"
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Former Laramie Foster Parent Sentenced to 40-62 Years in Prison for Sex Crimes
A man convicted in Converse County District Court of sex crimes against children previously in his care pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to spend decades in prison Wednesday in Albany County District Court.
Stephen James Calderon, 32, pleaded guilty Wednesday to four counts of sexual assault of a minor in the first degree and one count of sexual exploitation of children.
Judge Jeffrey Donnell sentenced Calderon to 30-50 years imprisonment on two counts of sexual abuse of a minor, to run concurrent with each other and with an identical sentence imposed after Calderon pleaded guilty to similar charges in Converse County.
Calderon will also serve 10-12 years in prison on the sexual exploitation conviction. Calderon admitted Wednesday to creating or manufacturing child pornography by recording sexual acts he committed against a child. The 10-12 year sentence will run consecutively to the other sentences.
Donnell also handed down a 25-50 year suspended sentence on each of the two remaining sexual assault charges, also to run concurrently with each other and with identical suspended sentences imposed in Converse County. Instead, when Calderon finishes his initial 30-50 year sentence, he will be released on 45 years of probation.
If he violates any one of the 38 terms of that probation, he would be returned to prison to serve the full 25-50 year term.
"That will be, in effect, a life sentence," Donnell said.
Prosecutor Kurt Britzius said Wednesday he believes the sentence is structured appropriately, but feels it does not go far enough to satisfy the retribution demanded by Calderon's crimes.
Defense attorney Ian Sandefer called the 25- to 50-year prison term underlying Calderon's probation "a pretty big hammer hanging over his head," which Britzius felt was appropriate.
"He can make a choice to control himself or not," Britzius said. "And if he does not, he can die in prison."
"For what Mr. Calderon did, I don't think there's a term of incarceration that's long enough," Britzius said.
Donnell agreed and explained his reasoning for imposing a consecutive prison term on the sexual exploitation conviction, which stems from Calderon's admission that he recorded sex crimes he committed against a child previously in his care and posted the images online.
"It's like a bullet -- once you send it, you can never get it back," Donnell said. "That adds a whole new element and, in my opinion, deserves a separate punishment."
"I hardly know what else to say," Donnell added. "In twenty years in this business I don't know that I've seen a case of abuse and manipulation like what I've seen here."
Calderon has been imprisoned for roughly two years while the case worked its way through the courts.
Defense attorney Ian Sandefer said Wednesday that Calderon was remorseful and at the mercy of the court.
"This is a man that is truly sorry," Sandefer said. "He has clearly lost everything in his life."
Britzius said the plea deal accomplished the state's goal of keeping the victims off the witness stand, which Donnell said would prevent additional trauma.
"It's bad enough that it happened," Donnell said. "It's worse that the system requires that we, in effect, put them through it again."
Calderon was initially charged with 11 counts of sexual assault of a minor in the first degree and one count of sexual exploitation of children in Albany County District Court. The remaining charges were dismissed per the plea agreement.
Calderon had been scheduled to stand trial in Albany County District Court beginning July 6. He was previously sentenced to 30-50 years in prison and 45 years on supervised probation after pleading guilty to similar charges in Converse County.
An affidavit from a Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation agent says the agent received three tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children on August 25, 2014 in regard to child pornography uploaded to Microsoft Skydrive. The IP address an email address tied to the upload were associated with Calderon.
The Division's Computer Crime Team Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force executed a search warrant at Calderon's Douglas apartment four days after the tip was received. During the search, Calderon reportedly admitted to photographing his sexual contact with a child.
The affidavit goes on to say the DCI agent searched Calderon's Dropbox, Google and Microsoft accounts. Dropbox reportedly provided data that revealed child pornography on Calderon's account.
GPS coordinates within the files' Exchangeable Image File Format data revealed that the pictures were taken near Calderon's old address in Laramie.
Converse County District Court Judge John C. Brooks sentenced Calderon in January to 30-50 years in prison followed by 45-50 years on supervised probation and ordered him to pay $3,907 in restitution after Calderon admitted Oct. 15 to sexually abusing three foster children in his care from January 2013 to June 2014 while in Laramie. Calderon pleaded guilty to four counts of sexual abuse of a minor in the first degree.


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How Much Water Should Your Cat Drink?
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Our kittens and cats need to have a full, well-rounded diet to keep happy and healthy. Just as in humans, it is important to keep your cat or cats hydrated. So just how much water does your cat need?
There are a variety of factors that should be taken into consideration. How old is your cat? How active? Has your cat's water consumption suddenly changed?
Watch your cat's water intake
It's very important to pay attention to your kitty's normal water consumption and notice if that amount happens to change. Any increase or decrease in your cat's daily water intake could be a sign of illness. Drinking too much or too little water could be indicative of a bladder infection, tapeworm infestation, diabetes or hyperthyroidism. If you notice any change in your cat's drinking patterns, make an appointment with your veterinarian.
Your cat's water depends on his or her diet
First of all, if your cats eat primarily dry food, they will require significantly more water to stay normally hydrated. Sammy, my cat, has a lot more dry food and drinks a lot of water. A cat should normally drink about 3 ounces of fresh water in addition to its food. Dry food is approximately ten percent water, while canned food is approximately eighty percent water. So obviously your cat is going to drink a lot more water if you are providing dry food only.
Below are some indicators to tell you if your cat is being properly hydrated:
1. Your pet's skin is properly flexible. To test this, gently pull the skin of your cat and it should spring back when you let it go. If it doesn't, your cat is probably dehydrated.
2. Your cat's coat should be shiny. If it looks dull or matted, this is also an indication of dehydration.
3. Your cat is physically active and not too sedentary (besides, of course, the requisite naps).
4. Your cat is urinating 2- 3 times a day. You can check your litter box for evidence…. You cat owners know how to figure that out!
If you feel like your cat needs to drink more water, but doesn't like to, you can try the following:
1. Try using glass or stainless steel water bowls. Sometimes plastic leaves a taste that cats don't like. Test a few different bowls to see which one your cat likes.
2. Make sure to refresh and change your cat's water bowl daily.
3. Try using filtered water instead of tap water.
4. Purchase a fountain that keeps refreshing the water. This could make drinking water fun for your cat and feel like a game.
5. Make a game of it as if feeding your cat water is fun, just like feeding your cat food.
Only you, the cat owner, will know if your cat is being properly hydrated or if there has been a noticeable change in behavior. But, as with any other issue, if you are unsure, consult your veterinarian for some advice and guidance.


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Cape Town, South Africa is facing a very dire situation due to a three-year-long mega-drought. By May, the city was expecting to have to turn off its water supply and hand out a meager 25 liters per day to its citizens, who will have to make their way through long and potentially dangerous crowds to one of 200 distribution points throughout the city. The shut-off day - known as "Day Zero" … [Read more...]
Infrastructure Asset Management Impacts of the Electronic Vehicle Disruption in
Tony Seba has published an updated lecture: The Electric Vehicle Disruption - End of Oil 2030 Having attended a lecture by Tony Seba two years ago, I have found his analysis coherent, well-researched, and well worth taking note of. If you are involved in transportation infrastructure management, or you own an internal combustion engine vehicle, then this presentation is well worth your … [Read more...]
1.1 Billion People More in 2030 – Are We Planning Globally to Meet the World's Population Growth and Challenges?
By 2030, scientists predict that another 1.1 billion people will be inhabiting planet earth, bringing the world's total population count to a number just shy of 9 billion. Most of them will be born in densely populated urban areas in Asia and Africa - areas which cannot sustain such immense population growth. A group of experts at nature.com have several interesting ideas about how this … [Read more...]
New Investment Center Initiative to Aid Water Systems and Development in Western USA
The U.S. Department of the Interior launched a new center in December 2015 to encourage water infrastructure investment in the dry West of the United States. The Natural Resource Investment Center (NRIC) has been set up in the hopes that new infrastructure will be developed and invested in as well as increased conservation of existing water. Ecosystem Marketplace reports: "It is not yet … [Read more...]
Forging Public-Private Agreement as a Water Utility Infrastructure Management Strategy
Phoenix, Arizona's EPCOR Water and Maricopa Water District announced an innovative agreement on the 17th of November 2015 that will assist in supplying water needs in western metropilatan Phoenix as land uses changes from farming to residential. The partnership is signed for 50 years, allowing EPCOR Water to purchase water from MWD and ultimately decrease its reliance on groundwater pumping. … [Read more...]
Assessing Future Demand, Florida Sinkholes and Groundwater Pumping
A deadly sinkhole that claimed the life of a Florida man two years ago reopened last summer. Local authorities believe that this may be due to heavy rains. Sinkholes are often the result of groundwater levels becoming too low following excessive pumping. Florida has also seen wells dry up due to overuse of groundwater during dry spells. The Southwest Florida Water Management District, or … [Read more...]
How Infrastructure Asset Management Can Help Tackle Sewage Problems in the USA
Municipal water treatment plants deal with the raw sewage of roughly 80 percent of America's households. Almost all of these facilities treat the waste and release the treated waste into a nearby body of water. However, often, if the plant is handling more than its capacity, untreated waste is also leaked into lakes, rivers, and oceans. According to the EPA, an estimated 23,000-75,000 … [Read more...]
Managing Severe Drought Conditions through Infrastructure Management Planning
Many U.S. states faced water shortage and drought conditions through 2015. This was partly to do with water sources (such as groundwater or snowpack levels) and partly to do with water and infrastructure management with these sources. USA Today has produced a list of the eight most severely effected states, which are: South Carolina, Utah, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, California, Washington, and … [Read more...]
Will I Buy a Tesla Model 3 and Why Does It Matter to Infrastructure Asset Management?
A few days ago the American electric car maker Tesla announced details of its Model 3 car, priced from USD $35,000. The Model 3 will also be available in some more countries, including New Zealand where I live. Seating 5 adults, and with a range of 215 miles (346 km) per charge the Model 3 is potentially a breakthrough vehicle for electric vehicles (EV's) The projected release of the Tesla … [Read more...]
Del Puerto, California May Buy Urban Wastewater As Drought Solution
Farmers in California are struggling to keep their crops irrigated and have turned to a new solution: buying urban wastewater. The Del Puerto Water District in the Central Valley is headed by Anne Hansen, who has definitely jumped on the urban wastewater solution bandwagon. Buying water on the open market has become too costly and Hansen believes a more reliable supply is needed to support the … [Read more...]
Analyzing Future Demand – Water Study of Coryell County Texas
On Monday the 10th of August 2015, the Coryell County Commissioners Court approved $10,000 to begin a study that would analyze the water sources, future water needs and population growth for the area. One of the particular aims of the study is to decide whether a new off-channel reservoir between two towns on a tributary next to Cowhouse Creek will ultimately be beneficial to the County … [Read more...]
Water Rationing Lifted in Taiwan as Worst Drought Ends
Taiwan has experienced its worst drought in 67 years over the last few months, but with a downpour of seasonal rain, the drought was declared finished this month. However, severe water rationing was put in place for the duration of the drought, and compared to the rationing that Californian's were recently upset about, it seems catastrophic. It is interesting to note the methods used to … [Read more...]
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Christine Cryoskie, age 51 of Stratford, woke up one day in November 2008 doing what most of us do without a second thought, making our beds. She felt something snap in her lower back. Christine tried to shake it out and waited for the pain to subside. But instead she felt her toes go numb. Christine went to the doctor thinking it was a pinched nerve. After various tests they concluded it wasn't a pinched nerve but suggested she see a neurologist. In December 2008, the day before her appointment Christine woke up completely paralyzed. Her husband at the time took her to the hospital. The doctor ran tests and identified twelve lesions in her brain, one in her spinal cord and one in her neck. That day Christine was diagnosed with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis.
Christine will be on a number of treatments for the rest of her life ranging from double chemo plasma infusions to steroid plasma infusions. These treatments hopefully will allow Christine to live a full and productive life but at any time she could wake up and her mobility or speech could be affected. Christine currently has complete numbness from her thighs down.
Christine is a single mother of three children. Jamie, 33, Tara, 12 and Sierra, 11. Christine would love the opportunity to take her kids to Disney. She wants to be able to create a memory with them that in the event something happens they have that to remember. Treasured Time will be granting this wish in 2017.


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A list of some of the new bars of Nha Trang
Suddenly, with the opening of so many new trendy bar/lounge/cafe/restaurant, Nha Trang nightlife has nothing to envy to Da Nang, Hoi An or Mui Ne (and perhaps Ha Noi)!
In just one year, a wing of optimism has swept our beautiful beach city by the arrival of thousands new tourists seeking sunny hot day to spent on the beaches around Nha Trang Bay or swimming in the rooftop pools of international hotels along Tran Phu Street! But when night comes, all these visitors need to eat in restaurants or, if they have the energy, go out for a night of drinking cocktails or attending a live concert or dancing in a discotheque or smoking a Shisha watching their favorite sports or do everything altogether! Nha Trang party town (#nhatrangpartytown - #lovethelifenhatrang) has all the nightlife venues to please the most demanding party goers!
Many new venues have opened, here a small listing of the new bars in Nha Trang that I can remember off the tip of my hat!
The Rabbit Hole (The Rabbit Hole on VK)
Located in the Central park complex along the beach shore, The Rabbit Hole is a discotheque that made a point to be visually spectacular and built with party goers music groove in mind! Here, all the latest sound systems, Dj gears, lightshow effects and bar equipment imaginable! A young and talented crew operate the joint, lead by international Dj. Taga (from Moscow) and our old friend Stan the main bartender! Have a go when you are visiting Nha Trang, it's a cool discotheque!
Makai Lounge
Opened by a trio of Parisian, this tasteful and chic lounge with a wide opening on Nguyen Thien Thuat (and across the Booze Cruise) is perfect to try new surprising cocktails that the owners pride themselves to change seasonally! Patron sitting on the comfortable canapes and sofas, or at the majestic bar will have an attentive and warm reception by the owners and competent staff. Shishas are available in most flavors. Regular special events (Salsa Nights, Djs, Ladies Night). A well done addition to the cocktails bars of Nha Trang! Bonus: they have some imported Belgian beers!
La Plage Lounge-Cafe
By some of the same associates at The Makai Lounge, the newest lounge in Nha Trang promise a calm environment with loungy music at conversation level, coffees, cocktails, fast food and shishas in a visually pleasing beach theme environment. Located on the side street of Than Quang Khai (just across The Rooftop Lounge), find the foot massage and take the stairs...you are in downtown Nha Trang but at the beach...
The Riveria Rooftop Lounge
You wouldn't be wrong to think that the owner of The Riveria Rooftop Lounge is a huge fan of our own The Rooftop Lounge. The beautiful venue has a similar two part bar sections configuration and similar offering of cocktails, food, shishas and occasional live music events. We readily admit that this lounge is more stylish and modern (and reach out for a younger crowd), we are impressed. Have a look; it's a friendly bar that's merit a visit!
Bar Mania
Another new rooftop bar located on Tran Quang Khai St (Sun Hotel, old Merle Perle Hotel). This one has a pool and a good view of Nha Trang and the sea. Cocktails, cold beers, juices and special events are offered. If you are on your way out of The Sailing Club, they are just 40 meters up TQK! Visite, why not?
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The Not New Bar Listing of Nha Trang (JUNE 2017)
Crazy Kim Bar
Amigo Bar
Sunshine Bar
Cheers Sport Pub
Lunar Rooftop Bar & Grill
Skylight Nha Trang
Why Not Bar (pending renovation)
The Sailing Club
The Shack Vietnam
The Rooftop Lounge @havanhotel
The Cloud Shisha
Above Sky Bar
Zima Club
Altitude Rooftop Bar
Booze Cruise Bar & Grill
Guru Sport Bar & Grill
Louisiane Brewhouse
Pankoff Brewery
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I really enjoyed the course, really good insights aboout the european markets even for someone who was already working in a european company (italian) for 5 years.
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Great intro to a wide spectrum of open possibilities in Europe for doing business. Gets you a feel of being engaged in EU's activities
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Nice introduction to doing business in Europe
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A comprehensive review on trading and ventures in the EEA. A dummy's guide to understand market attack, market penetration and the gadgets you should resort.


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World Cup Dummy: The Now We Believe! Edition
Howler's World Cup podcast on the U.S. victory over Ghana, Luis Suárez, and more.
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Throughout the World Cup, Slate's sports podcast Hang Up and Listen will have a special treat: a podcast extra from our soccer-obsessed friends at Howler Magazine.
In today's episode of Howler's World Cup podcast, Dummy, David Goldblatt, Danny Karbassiyoon, and George Quraishi catch up on all the action after a memorable night for Team USA. They talk about what went right, what went wrong, and what's next for the Americans. Alexander Abnos checks in with an update from the American camp. The panel also hits the highlights of the other big games over the weekend, including Italy-England, Uruguay-Costa Rica, and Spain-Netherlands. Danny explains what he saw in emerging star Joel Campbell when he scouted him for Arsenal, and George talks to a medical expert about whether we can expect to see reigning Premier League Player of the Year Luis Suárez on the field in Brazil. Finally, Dr. Sandra Rossi joins the show to explain how she's using her background in neuroscience to enhance athlete performance on the field for one of Argentina's biggest club teams.
Here are links to some of the topics mentioned on the show:
- The United States beat Ghana 2–1 in their opening World Cup match.
- Team USA's John Brooks scored the late winner.
- Corey Bennett broke down the USA-Ghana game into GIFs for Fusion Soccer.
- Kyle Bronn wrote for Pro Soccer Talk about the injury problems facing the U.S.
- Zonal Marking's Michael Cox breaks down the tactical side of Team USA's win over Ghana.
- Costa Rica came from behind to beat Uruguay 3-1.
- Chris Greenberg wrote for the Huffington Post about how Joel Campbell stole the show in the Costa Rica-Uruguay game.
- Michael Caley wrote for the Washington Post about how the Netherlands upset Spain.
- Marcus Christenson from the Guardian lays out his takeaways from the England-Italy match.
- Bobby Warshaw breaks down the turning point in the England-Italy match for Fusion Soccer.
- A recent knee surgery ruled Luis Suárez out of Uruguay's opening match, but he could be back for its second game.
- Wright Thompson wrote a superb profile of Luis Suárez for ESPN.com
- Mario Balotelli shows off a slightly self-centered Panini sticker album.
Podcast production and edit by Ryan Catanese.
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|Bass-reflex type
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|80Hz - 22kHz
|Crossover frequencys
|Input terminal
|RCA pin-jack(stereo), 3.5mm(1/8") stereo mini jack
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|Power supply
|Dedicated AC adapter(PS-P1524E)
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|110 (W) × 170 (H) × 138 (D) mm
4.3 (W) × 6.7 (H) × 5.4 (D) inchi
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|Dedicated AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P1524E), Speaker cables for left and right cabinet connection, RCA-phone plug conversion cable, Owner's Manual(including warranty)
VL-S3 and VL-S3BT bring great-sounding compact studio monitoring to the price of a set of headphones. The two-way powered monitors include a 3-inch woofer vented by a bass reflex port on the rear to create a surprising punch. A pair of RCA inputs accept any line-level input signal, and a stereo 6.3-mm to RCA cable is included to connect to the jack outputs of your mixer or audio interface. Also available is a 3.5-mm stereo mini jack for playing from smartphones or MP3 players. An efficient stereo power amplifier with 14 Watts per side drives the two monitors. The compact, ported cabinets fit almost anywhere and are ideal for home studios, dorm rooms, or video editing suites. The VL-S3BT has a high-quality Bluetooth receiver built in for wireless playback from smartphones, tablets, and other devices.
Built-in Power Amplifier with 14 Watts Per Channel
Designed specifically for desktop systems, the integrated 14 W + 14 W power amplifier provides you not only powerful, full volume monitoring, but also features well-balanced sound at low volume. The VL-S3 work great in areas where excessive volume might be a problem, such as bedrooms, dorm rooms, and apartment buildings.
- RCA and Stereo Mini Jack Line Inputs
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- 3-inch woofer/0.5-inch tweeter
- Bass reflex port
- Specially tuned 8kHz crossover circuit – well outside the vocal range
- RCA terminals(stereo) and 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced input(the stereo 1/8" mini jack is preferred)
- Volume control
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- Dedicated AC adapter included (TASCAM PS-P1524E)
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aptX®/AAC codecs for low latency and high definition
A Bluetooth receiver is built into the cabinet, making wireless playback possible from a smartphone, PC, or any Bluetooth-enabled device where the reference sound is saved. Bluetooth playback supports aptX and AAC codecs – higher definition and lower latency than the typical SBC codec. So, without any cables, the sound can be compared to the sound in production – resulting in high-definition playback which does not feel wireless. Switching input and pairing can be done using the buttons on the front of the body.
Music playback over Bluetooth
Transmission protocols, called profiles, are standardized for the purpose of wireless transmission via Bluetooth. VL-S3BT uses the profile A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), and can wirelessly play back from devices compatible with A2DP. Furthermore, the sound is compressed for wireless transmission. This compression method is called codec. Confirm which codec your device is compatible with on the webpage describing your device.
Codecs supported by VL-S3BT
- SBC (Sub Band Codec): This is the standard codec which all A2DP-compatible equipment support. It has a higher definition than a headset mic, for example, but is inferior to the codecs described below. Also, latency occurs at the time of compression, so a time lag may be felt when listening to a video or the like.
- AAC (Advanced Audio Codec): This is the codec used mainly in iPhones and other iOS devices. The time lag is negligible. The compression rate is on par with SBC, but has superior definition.
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Members of the white supremacist group Volksfront have used several handsigns to represent their gang. A common one-handed sign features the fingers of the right hand divided into a "V" shape, often held over the chest. A two-handed sign uses one hand to make a "V" shape (using two or four fingers) and the other hand to make the shape of the letter "F."
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This was not an easy book to read and it is certainly not easy to review. It isn't a story which you read in your free time and forget about it. It is a personal memoir of the exile of Kashmiri Pandits-a Hindu minority in a Muslim majority Kashmir valley. It is the story of how systematically Kashmiri Pandits were forced to flee their homes leaving everything behind, carrying with them only the hope that someday they will return back to their ancestral lands. In a matter of fact style, Rahul Pandita recounts the names of his pandit neighbors, family and friends who were forced to flee or killed or worse. It cannot have been easy to recount those terrifying days of childhood, but the author does it without any drama and fanfare. The recount of the cold January night in 1990 when the neighbourhood mosques start the anti-India and Azadi (freedom) slogans was terrifying to read. It is impossible to imagine the fear of the parents with 2 young children when they hear the mob outside their house shout out messages about turning Kashmir into Pakistan with the help of pandit women.
Ever line you read hits you, because these are not just random names you are reading on the page of a book; these are real people, names with faces who once had dreams and lives same as you; the lives that were snuffed or irrevocably changed in the name of religion and ethnic cleansing. No it is not an easy book to read, but it has to be read to realize that human beings are not really human. History has shown us that time and again, human beings will kill and maim each other at the slightest excuse. Sometimes for land, sometimes for god and sometimes for the power; the excuses change but the outcome doesn't.
Like most refugees, the Pandits will also probably will never return back home; and if they do what will they return back to; terror and discrimination or peace?


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a fun little episode this, still don't know what Meetoh said
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Action Force podcasts in conjunctiuon with What's On Joe Mind!
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Acute scarcity of water has become a recent order of the day. To combat such acute storage of water, people are resorting to various methods and techniques of water storage for cutting off from the problem of water crisis. Storing water from beforehand that is when it is available in plenty has been a long following trend. Water is successfully stored in various storage items like cemented tanks, steel tanks, mud pots etc. But storing it in plastic items has been a recent addition in this regard. Poly tanks are useful water storage items for storing large quantities of water for a long period of time. These tanks are generally made out of Polyethylene plastic in composition.
The best thing about such tanks is that they are extremely light weighted, being made out of plastic and hence can be easily carried and installed at any place you desire. The most attractive feature of these tanks is that they are available in assorted shapes, sizes and quantities. You can pick the most appropriate one as per your requirement. These tanks get hardly affected by external weather conditions and maintain a constant temperature within them. Unlike the steel or cement tanks, these tanks are not affected by outer conditions. They can withstand any temperature and weather condition.
When the question comes of storing solid items like food products, grocery products, so on and so forth, the plastic pallets serve as great bulk handling systems. These plastic pallets enable you to store your stuffs successfully in an organized way in them. You will be able to store and transport them in an orderly form by keeping the stuffs in them. These second hand pallet racking are available in assorted shapes, sizes and patterns to help you pick the right one for your needs. There are two types of plastic pallets, namely, rackable pallets and stackable pallets. Rackable pallets are used for storing heavy items. Stackable pallets are used to stack light weight items without damaging the loads at all.
Much like the plastic pallets, plastic crates are extremely useful in storing items and transporting them over near and far distances. Heavy duty plastic crates are used to store items and transport them safe and sound, without any damage to the load. Retailers, wholesalers, mart owners prefer such storage items for clutter free storage. The best thing about them is that things do not get messy and remain organized to a great extent. If you are looking for similar items of storage for storing your fishes well, fish bins can be of great help. These bins are finished in plastic and can endure any quantities of fishes in them. These light weight bins can endure usage to any extent without getting broken down. Added to that, it can also be lifted and shifted to any location at any time, without much hassle. This is what makes it a hit amongst minor and major fish sellers. The plastic storage items have added a new dimension to the class of storing stuffs.


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Plans are afoot to re-open Rocca's No Frills, a local grocery store that closed its doors unexpectedly in May 2016, before the year's end.
"We continue to work hard with the intent to open a newly renovated store by the early fall," said Karen Gumbs, a spokesperson for Loblaw Companies Limited, which is No Frills' parent company, in an email.
"I can tell you that we are happy with the progress we are making with the renovations to Rocca's No Frills," Gumbs said.
Workers at the 269 Coxwell Ave. site of the store are wrapping up work on the foundation, footings and basement of the building after the majority of the building was demolished. Gumbs said this stage of construction is expected to be completed within a few weeks.
Loblaw will provide more information about the renovated store's features closer to the as-yet-undisclosed opening date, Gumbs suggested.
The news comes after speculation last year of the site possibly being converted into condos.
At the time, Loblaw provided a rendering of the vision for the site by Coxwell and Gerrard Street East, and Gumbs said the image was still an accurate representation of what changes are going to be made.
The company has been offering a shuttle that runs every 15 minutes from the parking lot of Rocca's No Frills to Dave & Charlotte's No Frills at 449 Carlaw Avenue since the closure.
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Two men are facing hate crime charges after some truckers came to blows outside a Tilbury service centre.
Trucker attack at Highway 401 service centre leads to hate crime charges
Two men are facing hate crime charges after a traffic dispute ended with some truckers coming to blows outside a Tilbury service centre.
Chatham-Kent OPP said Tuesday two men are charged with public incitement of hatred after the attack, which involved ethnic slurs.
But a Windsor defence lawyer said the alleged hate crime, which appears to have happened in the heat of the moment, likely won't be so cut and dry in court.
"It's the difference between the calm, rational voice that calls you up at three o'clock in the morning and says 'I'm coming for you I'm going to kill you,' as opposed to the guy in a bar you get into a pushing match with and he says 'I'm coming after you, I'm going to kill you,'" said Frank Miller. "With one you feel that cold shot of fear down your back. The other one you look at and say 'OK, fine.' One's calculated and the other is said in the course of anger."
The attack happened shortly before 3 p.m. on June 18. Chatham-Kent OPP were called to the Tilbury ONroute Service Centre on Highway 401 to investigate an assault.
Police said Tuesday two men confronted a 29-year-old Brampton man outside the service centre over a traffic dispute on the highway. The confrontation began as an argument, police said, but ended with the Brampton man being assaulted.
Elias Elachkar, 39, from Kingsville, is charged with assault and public incitement of hatred.
David Dykxhoorn , 47, of Ingersoll, is charged with public incitement of hatred.
The OPP said at the time of the attack they believed it was likely "racially motivated."
Police said then that the assailant, a white man, hurled several ethnic slurs at the "non-white" victim before punching him.
Miller said the case could come down to whether the ethnic slurs were said in a moment of high emotion or part of a deliberate planned out attack. The law technically catches both types of behaviour, he said.
"In the final analysis it might be a bit of a stretch," said Miller. "If it's said, it's said. But if you're dealing with that kind of emotional confrontation, I think there's a certain reluctance of the courts not to treat it as what it is. This was said in the course of an incident where people were upset. People are upset and tempers are running and words are probably flying both ways."
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shoes: vans || hat: gap
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
fall for fun
fall came in with a bang for us. temps were in the low thirties this morning but quickly warmed up as the day went. since it started out brisk i thought the best thing to do for the boy was layer his clothing. that way as the day went he could shed a layer or two as the weather warmed up. i'm tempted to pack up his shorts but i'll wait til we get deep into the season. i myself have packed up the summer wardrobe because i don't foresee the weather getting about 80 again this year. and that's where my shorts-wearing gauge starts. adiós summer!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
best buds
here's little man spending a little quality time with his cousin, bella, this summer. they are finally getting to the age where they enjoy each others company. yes, i'm using the phrase "enjoy" very loosely here, it was more like tolerate each others company. there were occasional squabbles but for the most part they got along. not bad, considering they are both two and we all know how terrible they can be. ;)
shirt: gap (similar) || pants: mini boden
shoes: vans || hat: diy
shoes: vans || hat: diy
Thursday, September 06, 2012
little rugby
lately the boy is fanatical when it comes to a subject. mind you it's not one subject but all subjects. he's all in. last week it was music, woke up wanting to karaoke to music videos, listen to music on our phones, singing in the tub, etc. this week it's trains. wanting to hit up every train table he's ever come in contact with, turning my candles into a train and actually using his own train table. well, a mom can only take so much choo-chooing at the top of his lungs so i was happy when he said yes to playing in his sandbox. now if i can just get him to keep the sand in the box.
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Hey Ellipses, sorry I haven't posted in a long while. I found this article i couldn't resist sharing!
"What do Darth Vader, King Kong, and an ice cream sundae all have in common? They're all destructive, havoc-wreaking villains. But if you look deeper, you discover that they all have a good side, as well. Kong may have made a mess of Midtown Manhattan, but his animal rage was driven by his love for Fay Ray. Sure, Lord Vader wanted to destroy the Jedi, but when push came to shove, he put Skywalker first. And, well, the same is true of the ice cream sundae sitting in your dish.
It might have a bit more sugar than your body needs (technically your body doesn't need any sugar), but ice cream also delivers calcium, which binds to fatty acids in the digestive tract and blocks their absorption. And ½ cup gives you 17 milligrams of choline, which can lower homocysteine. What's homocysteine? An amino acid that restricts blood flow, and by lowering it, ice cream might actually help diminish your risk of stroke and heart disease. And so it is with dessert: If you can look at your after-dinner treat as an opportunity to add something more than just calories, you're on your way to a healthier (and more indulgent) diet." – David Zinczenko
Imma get me some Ice Cream now 🙂


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Self Cleaning Oven
Range Electric
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Walk-In Closet(s)
Split Bedrooms - Split Bedrooms
Separate Dining Room
Washer/Dryer Connection
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Central Cooling
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Central Heating
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Lot Description or View - Landlocked
Lot Description or View - Regular Lot
No Pool - No Pool
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Obamacare | The Government's Takeover of Health Care
House GOP Cuts IRS Budget to Limit Obamacare Enforcement
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- Written by Justin Credible
When news broke that Democrats used the IRS to target conservative groups, it was a rude awakening for everyone. The agency charged with collecting taxes had been abusing their power by trying to silence their opponents. When this came to light, coupled with the fact that the IRS is tasked with enforcing Obamacare, the word troubling doesn't even begin to describe the situation. The House GOP is cutting the IRS budget by 15% to keep them in line.
Under the Obama regime, the IRS has exploded, primarily because they're in charge of enforcing Obamacare. They were also busy targeting conservative groups that wanted non-for-profit status, a very illegal and scary prospect. Members of the House GOP want to limit this.
From the Washington Examiner:
The Internal Revenue Service is about to get slapped with a harsh payback for messing around with conservative groups, blowing wads of tax dollars on employee conferences and helping implement Obamacare.
The House Appropriations Committee is set to OK an IRS budget of $10.9 billion, $1.5 billion under President Obama's request for fiscal year 2015, reducing the agency's budget to 2008 levels.
The goal is to keep the tax agency focused on its "core duties," and eliminate efforts to judge the political activities of tax-exempt groups and brake its implementation of Obamacare.
The funding is part of a larger $21 billion bill for several agencies including the IRS, Treasury Department and Securities and Exchange Commission. Noting that it cuts $2.3 billion from the president's overall request, Chairman Hal Rogers said, "the bill focuses cuts on lower-priority or poor-performing agencies, such as the scandal-plagued and inefficient Internal Revenue Service."
The agency has always felt GOP fire, but the controversies over probing Tea Party and conservative groups, lavish spending on conventions and bonuses and a new push to re-evaluate the tax exempt status of political groups has the Republican-controlled House on the war path - one the Democratically-controlled Senate isn't expected to follow when it takes up the same spending bill next week.
Justin Credible is a contributing editor for Habledash.


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Federal Student Financial Aid Penalties for Drug Law Violations
Question 23 of the FAFSA asks: Have you been convicted for the possession or sale of illegal drugs for an offense that occurred while you were receiving
federal student aid (such as grants, loans or work-study)?
However, if you have a drug conviction for an offense that occurred while you were receiving federal student aid (grants, loans, or work-study) answer "yes." If you are completing a paper FAFSA, you will receive a worksheet in the mail with your SAR. You can use the worksheet to determine whether the conviction affects your eligibility for federal student aid.
If you file on the Web and answer "yes" to this question, you will need to complete some screening questions.
If you have a conviction for a drug offense (you were found guilty), you should still complete and submit the FAFSA because even if you are ineligible for federal student aid, you might still be eligible for state or institutional aid. Many states and schools use the data supplied by the FAFSA to determine students' eligibility for aid from those non-federal entities.


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Bugs! Day 2018
Silwood Park Campus welcomes visitors with a passion for wildlife to Bugs! Day - 25 July 2018
What is Bugs! Day?
About Bugs! Day
Bugs! Day is a nature activity day organised by Imperial College London. It is primarily aimed at families with young children (aged 4-11), but anyone with an enthusiasm for wildlife is welcome. Find out more about Bugs! Day.


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Florida Cancer Affiliates breaks ground in Trinity area
The Suncoast News – Nov. 27
FCA is a partner of the Moffitt Cancer Center and affiliated with the U.S. Oncology Network, which has more than 1,000 physicians and 10,000 cancer professionals nationwide.
Rock Hall of Fame inductee headlines cancer center fundraiser at Keel and Curley Winery
Plant City Courier – Nov. 26
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Marty Balin, founding member and lead vocalist of Jefferson Airplane and hit songwriter of Jefferson Starship, headlines a Dec. 1 fundraiser for the Moffitt Cancer Center.
HEROES: Deli owners raise money for cancer
Bay News 9 – Nov. 25
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the Pierce's gave a portion of the money made on the sale of cupcakes and cookies as well as all cash donated to the Moffitt Cancer Center.
Hospital begins $57M expansion
Daily Commercial – Nov. 24
In 2011, the Moffitt Cancer Center at The Villages Regional Hospital opened.
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Tampa Bay Business Journal – Nov. 22
She is a member of the Planned Gifts Advisory Committee for the Children's Dream Fund, a member of the Professional Partners for Moffitt Cancer Center and a member of the Council of Excellence for Bayfront Health Foundation.
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This week, we went to Demi's school to attend the Meet the Teachers for updates. Fortunately, the meeting was held inside their classroom so I was able to look around and see their projects. I am a little worried for my daughter because her first language is Tagalog although I think she picks up real well. But at home, we still speak our native language so I am not sure of her progress in speaking English.
Just a bit of story, one afternoon while picking her up from school, the teacher told me to pack more food for her lunch cause she was telling the teacher that she was hungry. I was a bit surprised cause she never complained of being hungry at home ever. She's the type of kid who wouldn't eat unless she's told and that's the last thing she wanted to do on her list. I told Mrs. Carstens that maybe Demi was just having a hard time expressing herself in English but the teacher declared that Demi was having no problems at all and can tell the teacher exactly what she needs. I was relieved alright but felt a little ashamed if Demi was indeed hungry. Well, I'd prefer to pack her more lunch of course. That was good news to me.
Anyway, going back, when I saw this on the wall at the back of their classroom I was really proud and thankful! They were 24 students in the KH class but only 8 of them got this blue award! And stretching the boasting a little, partida pa yan, she doesn't speak English fluently yet. :D
With Demi's progress in school being quite well, I could relax a little for now... :D


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Transcript of Interview: Sky News AM Agenda with Kieran Gilbert
08 April 2015
Kieran Gilbert: As Infrastructure Minister, the Assistant Infrastructure Minister, one of your areas of course and focuses have been on this asset recycling—an initiative to try and get the states boosting their own infrastructure. In Melbourne, we've got some international representatives of the consortium behind the East-West Link or the axed East-West Link. What's the Government doing to recalibrate in the—when it comes to your focus on infrastructure in Victoria given the intransigence of the Andrews Government on this big signature policy, what are you doing now to get that spend, to get that infrastructure boost?
Jamie Briggs: Well, the East-West Link has not yet been axed that's the reality—there is still a contract in place, there is still a plan, there is still the capacity for the 7000 jobs which will be created to build this East-West stage one and two there. We want that to happen. Our money is still on the table to build this road and as I say the contract between the State Government and the consortium…
Kieran Gilbert: It's not going to happen is it?
Jamie Briggs: Well, the contract between the State Government and the consortium, now five months after the new Labor Government came to power, is still in place. The reality is Mr Andrews made a promise before the election that he wouldn't pay compensation, that he wouldn't be required to pay compensation. What's clear is he either builds a road with the money that's there or he pays a substantial amount of compensation with Victorian government taxpayers' money without any road…
Kieran Gilbert: So, what's the Federal Government plan B though? Because he's not going to do that is he?
Jamie Briggs: Well, look our plan A has always been to build the road, that's the thing that creates the jobs. We've said to them, have you got any other projects which can create these jobs immediately and there isn't. The closest that they can come up with is a Melbourne metro which is a drawing on a page at this stage. It's not even an actual plan, there's no business case, there's no detail about how it will be delivered and at the best it wouldn't be delivered until at least 2018 at least—more like 2019 before real work would get underway. So, we want this road built is a simple message. The Victorian taxpayers don't want to pay free money and we don't want to damage our global credit rating because of an action of an Andrews Government in legislating away the rights of this consortium. If they do that, that will hurt Australia, it will hurt Australian jobs and it will cost us investment.
Kieran Gilbert: Okay Jamie Briggs, thanks so much for your time. We'll chat to you soon.
Jamie Briggs: Thanks Kieran.