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Carter (Spaniel / Hound (short coat))
About the shelter
Carolina Poodle Rescue
Pacolet, 29651
Email Address
Phone No.
More about the shelter
About Carter
Distance: 595 Miles
Date into Rescue: 03/17/18 (returned when owner had a baby) Reason for being in rescue: Carter and his litter mates originally came to CPR in 2011. He was adopted but had to be returned in March of 2018 due to lifestyle changes of his owner Foster location: Dreamweaver Farms, Pacolet SC Special Needs? Carter is on a low dose of trazadone due to anxiety. Starting in July we're adding CBD oil to his regimen to see if this more holistic approach will help him and wean him off the CBD, He is also wearing a bark (sound only) collar and it has helped his anxiety levels immensely. When he gets excited and starts barking, the sound reminds him to stop and realize there is no danger and he can relax. Weight: 25 lbs est Height: 16 in Spayed/Neutered: Yes Adoption Fee: $200 Fence needed? No but Carter loves to run. He needs a good space several times a week to run and romp off leash and he needs daily walks of at least 5 miles (split into a couple of walks). He has excellent energy and loves to see the world. What kind of home would be best for me? Carter would thrive in a home with consistency, routine, exercise and stability. He had that for his first several years but then things changed. He would love to have that back. He is fine with most people but occasionally he meets someone he does not trust and once that happens, that does not change. He has been put through many people changes in his life and he wants a home where everyone stays the same. What is my personality like? With those he loves, Carter is affectionate, happy and a lot of fun. He loves to snuggle and will happily sleep next to you all night. He is eager to please and eager to learn. He knows the basics but would really benefit from some advanced obedience. In his previous home, he was reactive on leash towards dogs and people but we're working on that and he's much better. How do I act when I first meet new people? He can be cautious at first but to those he loves he warms up quickly. Other tips and tidbits: Estimated Birthdate: 5/31/2011. Carter was adopted by a young (high school) student and her family when he was a puppy. Sadly, lives change and Carter's young owner took a different path then the one she was originally on. She left her home and could not take Carter with her. Her parents like Carter but want a life where they can travel. Her sister tried to bring Carter into her home but Carter did not care for her boyfriend so Carter came back to the farm to try again. It is our commitment to our dogs to always be here for them. Carter is now a middle aged mixed breed and his chances of winning the new home lottery are slim but we are going to try. He has a lot of love to give the right person. House trained? Dogs can be house trained if they are in the right environment and are allowed to follow a schedule as long as a physical reason doesn't keep them from being trained. A dog house trained in my home may not be in yours. We will help you teach your new dog this necessary skill and based on your schedule.
More about Carter
Age: Baby
Size: Small
Gender: Male
Location: Pacolet, SC
OK w/ Cats: Yes
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Adults: All
OK w/ Dogs: Yes
OK w/ Adults: All
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نوع مقاله: مقاله کامل پژوهشی
دانشکده مهندسی و علم مواد، دانشگاه صنعتی شریف، تهران
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In this research, carbon nitride nanosheets were synthesized from melamine precursor by both thermal and combined methods. Melamine first reached 550 °C for 75 minutes and remained at this temperature for 4 hours until g-C3N4 was obtained. In the heating method, the produced g-C3N4 reached 500 °C for 100 minutes and stored at this temperature for 3 hours to obtain nanosheet carbon nitride. In the combined approach, g-C3N4 was first sonicated for 130 minutes in a solution of water and ethanol and then the heating process was repeated for it. Sample characterization by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis were done. The photocatalytic performance of the samples was evaluated by measuring the degradation of the rhodamine b. It was found that both methods are capable of producing carbon nitride of nanosheet shape. In the combined approach, over the same period, nanosheets of about 30% less thickness than the heating method can be made. Samples that were made by the combined way showed better photocatalytic activity than thermal samples.
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A friend of mine sent me a copy of The Habit - Lincoln has Won, and told me he thought I would like it. Well I gotta say, it surprised me right off the bat. The sound reminded me of the good-old days of what we used to call "college rock." You know what I mean, the sounds in the mid-eighties of bands such as R.E.M. and such. Not to put this style of music down in any way, but what once sounded so fresh in 1985 has changed quite a bit over the years. The fact that The Habit do sound fresh and invigorating all these years later came as something of a surprise.
This may be a silly point, but I was truly shocked when the female vocals came in on the first track, "War Is Done." This type of music has been such a male-dominated field for so long that her voice was a refreshing surprise.
With the cover art and the title, it surprised the hell out of me that this group is from Brooklyn. As a native of the Seattle area, it took me a long time to understand that the Civil War has never ended in some parts of the South. And just to bring this home a bit, my step-dad is a proud Cajun from Louisiana who has spent a good 58 of his 74 years right here in Washington. But when we visit, I'm a Yankee- and not to be trusted one bit. It is weird beyond belief, yet absolutely true. So how does a Brooklyn, NY band get this point even better than I ever did?
Thankfully, there is no answer offered. Lincoln Has Won is not in any way a "concept" album about the differences between the southern and northern U.S. The album is good-time, great bar-band type rock of the style we hear far too little of these days. Lyrically, they have things to say, but none of it is in your face. The Habit feature both male and female vocals, but what sets them apart is their sound.
I hear this album as road music. It is a term that truckers understand more than anyone else. With 400 miles of bare pavement ahead of you, the wide-open feeling of songs like "Won't Go Home," or "Cowboys And Canyons," make a lot of sense.
You know how you can almost feel the junkie decadence of The Stones on Exile On Main Street? I get the feeling of a band constantly on the road with The Habit. And the vibe is of a group who do their best writing on the road. As good as "Blood On The Saddle" is, it seems like a song written in Brooklyn, done "on the clock," as it were.
Don't get me wrong, all of these are great tunes. It is just that there is feeling between the 12 tracks between road songs, and home songs to me. Having grown up in the country myself, I have my own perceptions. Every night-out offers a weird range of possibilities. It could be great. Or you could wind up in a fight. You might get laid, or you might wind up in the drunk tank. You never really know, which is why it is the last vestige of The Old Weird America that still exists.
Lincoln Has Won is much more than just a great "road record." "Pennies For Eyes" is harsh, and yes they do go for the "Wild Wild West" ballad. But that last one is the best June Carter Cash tribute I have heard since her passing.
Let me just say that fans of The Band, Neil Young, The Flying Burrito Brothers, and yes early R.E.M. will invariably enjoy The Habit. Compared to what is out there, Lincoln Has Won is a '68 VW hippie-van, with probably as much smoke rolling out of the windows as Willie's half-million dollar touring rig.
The Habit (think about the name) are probably much closer to the fucked-up (and dead at 29) Hank Williams Sr. than they care to admit. And I guess I dig Lincoln Has Won all the more for that fact.


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Scott Ramsaur and Jordan Bass at Supper SongsPosted in Uncategorized on January 28th, 2020 by paulrennix
3rd Wednesday Supper Songs in February!
Scott Ramsaur and Jordan Bass!
2/19/2020 at Shelley's!
Scott Ramsaur is a local Colorado artist who's music is influenced by roots and southern soul, but has a modern "indie rock" feel. Instr. Guitar, mandolin, banjo.
Growing up in the songwriting rich state of Texas, Jordan Bass (aka Freejivan) has been writing songs, stories and story songs since he was a boy. Originally writing songs on the guitar, Jordan has now made piano and accordion his dominant instruments as he continues to expand his songwriting craft.
Scott and Jordan are sure to blow your mind!
We'll be having more fun than we're supposed to be allowed to have on a Wednesday!
Third Wednesday's Supper Songs at Shelley's!
7pm Potluck-n-Pick (bring yer axe!)
Bring enough beverages for your crew & maybe some to share
If no time to cook, skip the chips and bring some drinks to set out for share.
8-9:15 music, pick a bit after..
Tip-Jar for musicians (cash only)
RSVP on meetup
Sponsors wanted! (2 per show)
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100% goes directly to the Supper Songs band – ask Paul for details
Join us!
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Proposed lottery for METCO students earns mixed responses [1]
February 28, 2019
About 100 parents and METCO graduates gathered at a lecture room in the Thelma D. Burns building on Warren Street on Monday night to hear from program officials about the details of the program's proposed shift to a randomized assignment system.
Started for Boston students in 1966, METCO is an integration program that provides a suburban public school education for African-American, Hispanic, and Asian students who live in the city. It currently places 3,300 participants in 190 participating schools in 33 suburban school districts every year. There is a waitlist of more than 8,000 applicants for the approximately 300 openings available each year.
The current time-based enrollment system means that parents who hope to get a seat in the program need to sign their children up immediately after birth.
"It creates two groups—some who know and some who don't," said Kenlyne Exume, enrollment service coordinator of METCO. "It creates a disadvantage for people who just moved to Boston."
The new proposal would eliminate the first-come, first-served rule, allowing parents to apply online or in person during an enrollment window each year between October and December. Participants would then be randomly selected and referred. Rejected applicants could apply during the next annual enrollment window.
Wilmary Tejeda, METCO's director of enrollment service, said the proposed lottery system will give everyone who applies during the time window the same chance. She said METCO will also provide services in different languages.
Millie Arbaje-Thomas, METCO's CEO, explained that the current system is mostly paper-based, which means it's not easy to track a family's application when a member calls to see where a student stands.
She added that moving the application online is another way the organization hopes to make the admissions process more equitable. "This would allow us to reach all of the neighborhoods," she said. "People from different backgrounds and languages. It would allow us to reach people at all times 24 hours a day."
Several people at the meeting challenged the fairness of the lottery system, with some arguing that the online application would make it too easy for parents to apply.
One mother said that bringing three applications in person shows the parents' effort to get their children a better education. "When you want parents that are dedicated to their children's education, you don't want to make everything so easy," she said.
A Braintree mother echoed that opinion, saying METCO made her more committed to her son's education.
But Aliesha Porcena, a METCO alumna who attended school in Brookline, said applying online does not equate to easiness. "You are either a dedicated parent going to those meeting or you are not," she said, and going online will not change that. She noted that no system would be perfect, but the process should be more accessible.
Sharyon Brown from Hyde Park said that an online process could increase transparency and help parents navigate a challenging system. Her son, who has autism, was turned away from their assigned suburban district, she said.
"If a lottery system or something online is going to give a parent some way to prove that yes, my son or daughter was on the list… it makes it harder for districts to cherry pick who they want or don't want," Brown said.
Some pointed out that people who have been on the waitlist for years will be in the same pool with new applicants every year. Lucas Callado, a Dorchester father who has a son on the METCO waitlist, said people who signed up early and have been on the waitlist should be prioritized.
Another attendee, a METCO alumnus who now works in a Boston high school, suggested that people on the waitlist should be "grandfathered" from having to reapply every year.
The crowd applauded when Masha Smith, whose children were the first class of METCO students in the 1960s, said, "it hurts me to my heart that 60 years later, we still need METCO."
A 2018 study by a Harvard doctoral candidate, Ann Mantil, shows that enrolling in a suburban school could give Boston students an edge on higher education. She found that METCO participants are more likely than Boston Public School students and applicants who didn't get referred to graduate from high school on time and be immediately enrolled in a four-year college.
If the proposal is adopted, the new process could start this October. A parent rally in support of METCO funding will be held at the State House on Fri., March 15.
A report from WBUR 90.9FM was used in compiling this story.
More on this issue from our partners at BNN-TV


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The decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague in favour of the Philippines in its dispute with China over land reclamation on atolls and reefs which Beijing claims in the South China Sea, has brought together all countries in the region against China's land grab.
China's attempts to enforce control over the air and waters of the South China Sea will now be resolutely opposed by other countries in the region, as well as by the United States.
The PCA, established more than a century ago, was the first permanent intergovernmental organisation to provide a forum for the resolution of international disputes through arbitration and other peaceful means. It operates under the auspices of the United Nations' Convention on the Law of the Sea, and over 120 countries, including both China and the Philippines, have acceded to its conventions, and are therefore subject to its jurisdiction.
It does not deal with issues of sovereignty over land territory, nor settle disputes over territorial borders. Its jurisdiction is over the seas.
The Philippines took the case in 2012, after China – which has long claimed all the South China Sea as its territorial waters – expelled Filipino fishermen from traditional fishing grounds around Scarborough Reef, prevented Filipino oil and gas exploration, enabled Chinese fishermen to operate within the Philippines' territorial waters, declared a maritime and air exclusion zone around disputed areas, and started land reclamation on several reefs near the Philippines coast.
"No jurisdiction"
China early on declared that the Permanent Court of Arbitration had no jurisdiction over the dispute because it was Chinese territory; and further, that the Philippines had previously agreed to negotiate directly with China on the issue.
China boycotted the proceedings at The Hague, but nevertheless, the court considered China's published statements in its assessment of the dispute.
In relation to the challenge to its jurisdiction, it ruled that it was acting within its mandate. Article 288 of the convention provides that: "In the event of a dispute as to whether a court or tribunal has jurisdiction, the matter shall be settled by decision of that court or tribunal."
Accordingly, the court convened a hearing on jurisdiction and admissibility in July 2015 and concluded that it had jurisdiction to consider the parties' dispute concerning historic rights and the source of maritime entitlements in the South China Sea.
The court concluded that the Convention on the Law of the Sea comprehensively allocates rights to maritime areas and that protections for pre-existing rights to resources were considered but not adopted in the convention. Accordingly, it concluded that, to the extent that China had historic rights to resources in the waters of the South China Sea, such rights were extinguished where exclusive economic zones were provided for in the convention.
The court also noted that although Chinese navigators and fishermen, as well as those of other nations, had historically made use of the islands in the South China Sea, there was no evidence that China had historically exercised exclusive control over the waters or their resources.
It found that there was no legal basis for China to claim historic rights to resources within the sea areas falling within the so-called "nine-dash line", which embraces virtually the whole South China Sea.
The court also found that China's actions in obstructing Filipino fishermen and building islands on top of coral reefs was illegal.
It said that within the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines, China had "violated the Philippines' sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone by: (a) interfering with Philippine fishing and petroleum exploration; (b) constructing artificial islands; and (c) failing to prevent Chinese fishermen from fishing in the zone."
It further found that Chinese naval vessels had unlawfully created a serious risk of collision when they physically obstructed Philippine vessels within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
The court also concluded that China's recent large-scale land reclamation and construction of artificial islands at seven sites "had caused severe harm to the coral reef environment and violated its obligation to preserve and protect fragile ecosystems and the habitat of depleted, threatened, or endangered species".
One discordant note following the decision was Taiwan's rejection of what it described as the court's "completely unacceptable" decision to rule that Taiping Island, in the Spratlys, which Taiwan has occupied for many years, is a "rock" rather than an island.
Taiwan pointed out that it had not been a party to the dispute, and had not had the opportunity to make a submission to it. It urged that disputes in the South China Sea be settled peacefully through multilateral negotiations, in the spirit of setting aside differences and promoting joint development.
Peter Westmore is national president of the National Civic Council.


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Ph.D. Student
Eva was a PhD student in the SEEDD (social, environmental and economic determinants of diet) arm of CEDAR, supervised by Dr. Pablo Monsivais. She completed her PhD research, which was concerned with the retail food environment and its association with socioeconomic inequalities in diet, in September 2016. Eva is interested in food poverty, spatial patterns of health-related behaviours, and the determinants of dietary behaviours.
Eva completed a BA (Hons) in Politics and Philosophy and an MSc in Social and Spatial Inequalities, both at the University of Sheffield, before completing an MPhil in Public Health at the University of Cambridge in 2012, as part of a 1+3 PhD scheme with CEDAR.


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In cooperation with Business Driven Development, who is a Gold Partner to Scaled Agile, ALTEN Training now presents SAFe courses.
SAFe Scrum Master is a two-day course that will teach you to understand how the role of Scrum Master works in a SAFe enterprise. This course has a focus on the Scrum Master´s role within the entire company contrary to the traditional focus as a Scrum Master at a team-level. You will receive information in how to successfully plan and execute the Program Increment (PI) which include facilitation of Scrum through all of the enterprise, executing Iteration Planning and understanding the different components of scale development in an Agile environment.
How to create Agile teams with different roles as coach and servant leader and how to lead these teams to deliver at a high level of performance will also be covered in the course. By earning a SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM) certification you will be prepared as the role of Scrum Master in a SAFe environment, increasing the value of the teams within the enterprise.
Course Content
- How to introduce Scrum in SAFe
- The role of the Scrum Master
- Program Increment planning
- How to facilitate Iteration execution
- Agile team coaching
- How to finish Program Increment
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- Give a description of Scrum in a SAFe enterprise
- Facilitate different Scrum events
- Facilitate Iteration execution effectively
- Coach agile teams and reach high results
- Support and implement DevOps
- Support Program Increment execution
- Support improvements
This course could be beneficial for both new and experienced Scrum Masters as well as team leaders. New Scrum Masters could benefit by get an insight in how to act in the role while experienced Scrum Masters could extend their knowledge and gain understanding of the role within a SAFe enterprise. Team leaders could benefit from understanding the role of the Scrum Master.
Participations in the course includes
- Preparation to be able to take the exam of SAFe 4 Scrum Master (SSM)
- Membership in the SAFe Community platform for 1 year
- Workbook
- A course certificate upon completion of the course
Both days has to be attended to qualify for the exam.


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Your Complaints Matter
At Knowes Housing Association we see complaints as opportunities to improve the quality of the service we provide. We are aware that customers complain for a reason and it is important for us to understand and learn from them.
The tables below are taken from our ARC report submitted to the Scottish Housing Regulator on complaints received in the year to April 2019.
Knowes Housing Association's have available a Complaints Handling Policy and a Customer Complaints Procedure


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Gummy smile reduction
Gummy smile reduction treatment overview
Are you self conscious about how 'gummy' your smile is? Do you find yourself embarrassed and holding back your grin? Well, the great news is that we can use injectable prescription only medicine to correct an overly gummy smile.
The treatment works by targeting the muscles responsible for raising the upper lip when smiling. This helps reduce the amount which the upper lip raises during smiling and thereby limits overexposure of the gum, while still allowing for a beautiful full smile.
It takes around 2 weeks for the treatment to take full effect and provide the relief, and its effects generally last from 4-12 months.
As with all prescription only treatments we arrange a free consultation to discuss how to help you and achieve the best possible results. We can also address any concerns you may have regarding the treatment.
Dr Joe explains gummy smile reduction treatment
Free Consultation
Here at Rejuvenate, we believe the consultation appointment is the single most important step to work with you to deliver the desired results. Initial consultations are free of charge and will be undertaken by Dr Joe Dowie BDS, BSc (GDC 26409).
At this stage, you will talk with Dr Joe to express precisely what you consider your problem areas to be, and how you would like them to be treated. Dr Joe can then talk you through in detail the specific treatments available to tackle your needs and what type of result you would expect to get. This helps to make all treatments safe and reassuringly predictable.
It should be noted that not everyone is suitable for all treatments. The consultation allows us to individually tailor the treatments to your needs. It is only on a successful assessment of your medical history and facial anatomy with a face to face consultation that we will know if you are suitable for gummy smile treatment.
We look forward to meeting you and starting you on your journey to a more confident, refreshed you.
How long does the effect of gummy smile reduction treatment last?
Gummy smile reduction medication effects are temporary, lasting between 4-9 months on average.
How quickly do you see the effects of gummy smile reduction treatment?
Gummy smile reduction medication effects can be seen from as little as seven days, though it usually takes two weeks for the full results to be present.
Does it hurt to have gummy smile reduction treatment?
Treatment involves just two injections that take as little as one minute to perform. When combined with the use of ultra-fine needles and a vibration distraction device you'll wish you had the treatment years ago.
How much does it cost for gummy smile reduction treatment?
Gummy smile reduction treatment costs: from £190
Aftercare instructions
Please take care to follow the following directions:
- Do not repeatedly frown or tense the area for about 1 hour after treatment. This will help the procedure to be more productive by increasing the uptake in the targeted muscles.
- Do not rub or touch the treated area for 3-4 hours.
- Try to remain upright for 3-4 hours and do not lie down.
- Avoid exercise for 3-4 hours.
- Avoid applying makeup to the area for 1 hour. After this, apply makeup gently for the next 24 hours using a light dabbing motion rather than rubbing or spreading action.
- Do not have any facial treatments for the next 7 days. Additional therapies may cause 'tracking' of the Botulinum Toxin to neighbouring areas.
- If you have any concerns at all, please contact the practice. We are on North Street, Dudley, West Midlands. Full details on the contact page.


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Burnt Pineapple Mousse and Praline Almond Crunch recipes from The Foodie's Beer Book: The Art of Pairing and Cooking With Beer For Any Occasion
This recipe was designed to pair with Pliny the Elder IPA from Russian River Brewing Company, however any IPA of your choice will also work in the recipe. If your enjoy this recipe and would like more you can purchase The Foodie's Beer book at any Barnes & Noble or by clicking here to buy it off Amazon ($19.10)
The Below recipes were written the Ballast Point's Sculpin IPA in mind, however, you can use your IPA of choice for equally delicious results
Praline Almond Crunch
Enjoy on it's own or to top Burnt Pineapple Mousse, recipe below.
(Makes 1 cup)
1 cup almonds (sliced, lightly toasted)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon water
4 teaspoons salted butter
1 teaspoon IPA beer (They recommend Ballast Point's Sculpin)
Lightly toast the almonds, set aside. Combine the sugar and water in a small sauté pan, cook the sugar until it becomes golden brown. Add the butter and IPA to the caramelized sugar, then add the nuts. Stir to coat all the nuts. Pour onto a greased cookie sheet. Cool completely and cut into bit sized pieces.
Burnt Pineapple Mousse
Created to complement the bold flavors of Ballast Point's Sculpin IPA, this mousse has flavors of caramel and tangy pineapple and is balanced with a creamy texture. We have paired this mousse with almond macaroons, sour cherry compote, and praline almonds, but it could be served alone or as a cake filling.
(Makes 6 cups)
1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into medium slices
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 ounce unflavored gelatin powder
1 cup cold water
6 egg yolks
6 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons IPA beer
Cut the pineapple into medium size slices. In a large, flat-bottomed pan add 1/4 cup of sugar, add a few drops of water to the sugar and mix until it resembles wet sand in texture. Clean the sides of the pan with water and cook over high heat, swirl but do not stir the sugar. Cook until it is a medium caramel color, add the pineapple slices, and cook on one side for 2–3 minutes, until pineapple has a dark caramel color, turn over and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
Add the pineapple juice and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and put into a blender. Puree the pineapple until smooth and cool completely. When pineapple is cold begin the rest of the mousse preparation. In a small bowl sprinkle the gelatin powder over 1 cup of ice cold water, mix and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl add the egg yolks and whisk until they become light yellow and fluffy.
While the yolks are being whisked, combine 6 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons of water in a small sauté pan. Cook the sugar until it begins to boil and then cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat and slowly pour into the egg yolk mix. This is a tricky process, slow the mixer down to slow and pour the hot sugar in a constant but slow stream into the egg yolks, being sure to pour along the inside edge of the bowl, keeping it out of the whisk. When all the sugar is combined with the egg yolks continue to mix until the yolks are cool and hold soft peaks.
Place the set-up gelatin in a saucepan and gently melt the gelatin, be sure to warm just until melted, but not overcook. Once the gelatin is melted temper it into the egg yolk mix. Temper the egg-gelatin mix with the pineapple puree, whisk together until smooth.
Whisk the heavy cream and IPA beer in a mixing bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form. Gently fold the cream mix into the pineapple mix, do not over mix, as it is important to keep the air in the mix. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set-up. Serve cold.


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Product description
Miguel Merino created his own winery in a restored farmhouse where he built a small vinification plant and barrel-ageing cellar. He started to buy grapes grown on small plots near Briones to produce well-made, modern wines and now owns and runs one of the smallest, youngest and most prestigious wineries in Spain.
Vitola is a complex and expressive Reserva wine. Ripe red and black fruit aromas with cloves, black pepper and spice. Tobacco, liquorice and coffee on the palate. Fresh, intense, long and well-balanced.
Meet the Producer: Miguel Merino Navajas, Miguel Merino
Click below to hear more about the wine, direct from Miguel Merino Navajas:
After years of squabbling between selfstyled modernists (who generally favoured shorter ageing in new French oak barrels) and traditionalists, the region as a whole has come to focus on the quality of the fruit and location of the vineyards. This was always the philosophy at the small, family-run bodega Miguel Merino, with wines such as the deep but finely balanced red Vitola showing off the distinctive lift and freshness of their vineyards in the beautiful village of Briones.- David Williams, The Guardian


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Yeah, but the 70s? The 70s were golden.
Smoking, drinking, salaciousness, vomiting, and being sealed into a tube for hours on end? Except for the post cards it sounds like my early twenties.
"It was boring" - translation - you didn't have a zillion electronic gadgets, and you expected this, so you brought a book. Which you would be able to read easily, because you didn't have the screens of a zillion electronic gadgets flickering in your peripheral vision. Oh, the horror?
The picture of people standing at the bar reminded me of a Dylan Thomas description of one of his flights (as recounted by John Malcom Brinnin). He was too shy to talk to any of his fellow passengers, so he spent most of the overnight flight in the bar drinking and talking to the bartender.
I first read that on an eight-hour flight over the Atlantic. There was a bar? Where you could sit and talk to a bartender? The only chance I got to talk to the really nice flight attendant who kept bringing me free scotch was when I was deplaning and he shook my hand and said, "Don't drink too much this Christmas."
Yes, it was more expensive and you were more likely to die and there were sharp edges, but it sounds like it wasn't all bad.
Next up from Brownlee: World War Two Was Awesome Because You Got To Shoot Guns And Shit, And They Had Real Flamethrowers.
They lumped in Concorde with '50s and '60s air travel, although it didn't fly until 1969 and, more importantly, didn't begin passenger service until the mid-1970s. Not sure it means much anyway, since a small percentage of air passengers (and, in the 70s, still a smaller percentage of the population) ever flew on it.
But what about their claim that "during a time when all portable music came over the radio, there wasn't even the option to plug in a pair of headphones and listen to music during your flight until 1985"? Well, if we want to stretch this time frame to the 1970s – even just the early '70s – airplanes have had headphones since I can remember (at least on 707s and jumbo jets), and presumably they existed before that (40+ years ago). Walkman-type devices have been around for more than 30 years (and in 1980 I can remember a guy playing a boombox on an AQ inter-island flight, although presumably he wasn't supposed to). They had in-flight movies, too, at least on long-range and/or wide-body flights.
Even without audio-video, most airlines gave kids a pair of wings and a comic book (e.g. Harvey's AstroComics for AA) or coloring book (PanAm, QANTAS); playing cards for the asking; pen and paper; an assortment of magazines for borrowing (in addition to the airline's own in-flight magazine).
American's 747s had a piano lounge in the back, at least until pilots complained about the uneven weight distribution (for that matter, some of their 707s – narrow-body airliners – still had a first-class lounge into the '70s).
Everything I've just mentioned was after desegregation, after the era that the article describes, though ticket prices were still more expensive than today. I think some of these amenities lasted a few years after deregulation, as well (I can remember asking for, and getting, a magazine in '96 but I'm not sure when they went away).
I don't miss the smoking section one bit, though. We always flew standby (my dad worked for AA) and often as not we were stuck in the smoking section.
the present day must be awesomer, because civilians can not only get real flamethrowers, they are bought on the internet and mailed to your home. not really on-topic but that's all I can think about whenever someone mentions flamethrowers now
A poorly researched article with several obviously false assertions.
That struck me, too. Funny, I don't remember spending all my time staring blankly at a wall before tablets and smartphones were invented. Damn kids…my lawn…etc.
Although if one of my flights over Thanksgiving was any indication, copious vomiting is still a possibility. Three kids booted during take off. The smell of pipe tobacco would have been a welcome alternative.
Enjoy setting fire to the nice straw man he set up to distract from the last dozen year's worth of decline.
To more or less, justify the costs, monetary and otherwise, of Our Modern Lifestyle. What'd FastCompany do, buy copy from Delta's Sky mag?
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'Teen Wolf': Would Dylan O'Brien Return As Stiles For Potential Revival?
A 'Teen Wolf' revival might be happening a few years down the road, so would Dylan O'Brien reprise his role as Stiles Stilinski in the reboot? Here's what Dylan has to say about it!
"I haven't heard anything about this, but I can guarantee you I probably won't be in it," Dylan O'Brien, 25, told Entertainment Tonight at the American Assassin press junket. Dylan's a busy actor, guys! From American Assassin to The Maze Runner: The Death Cure to Teen Wolf, Dylan is always working. Dylan admitted during the interview that he was not "originally able" to come back for Teen Wolf's final episodes, but it was "really important" to him that he did. Could the show really have ended without Stiles being a part of the final ride? (No way!)
"It was cool that we were able to find space of a couple weeks where I was home and I could go be a part of a few episodes, so I was glad to be able to do it 'cause I've been with the show since the beginning obviously," Dylan said. The role of Stiles was Dylan's first role ever and the show catapulted him to fame. He surprised fans at San Diego Comic-Con by showing up for Teen Wolf's last SDCC panel. Dylan, Tyler Posey, 25, and the rest of the cast celebrated the end of an era during the panel.
But as we've all heard, the show could get a second wind. Teen Wolf's creator, Jeff Davis, and MTV are in talks for reviving the hit show in a few years with a new cast and new stories. Original characters could return, but the reboot would largely revolve around the new class, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The final 10 episodes of Teen Wolf are right around the corner. Teen Wolf season 6B premieres July 30 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV. Dylan's Stiles Stilinski is featured in the trailer, and from the looks of it, these last episodes are going to be one epic roller coaster.
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Athens-based music group Harlot Party performed on January 7 in a reunion concert for The Skipperdees, also featuring solo artist LeeAnn Peppers. The concert was held at Hendershot's coffee shop in Athens, right off of Prince Avenue.
I'll go ahead and say Hendershot's is my favorite music venue in Athens. Decorated in the typical Athens-hipster fashion, this coffee-shop-slash-bar offers friendly staff, tasty drinks, and comfy couches to nap on (which I may or may not have used during my finals in college). It fits a good amount of people while still maintaining an atmosphere of a smaller venue.
Harlot party went on at 7:45, about 15 minutes after Peppers' lo-fi, chill performance. The two-man band is comprised of KyKy Renee Knight and partner Garrett Knighton – the similarity in their names is enough to pique my interest. KyKy serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist, and Garrett plays a secondary guitar. The two sat on stools at the edge of the stage.
The set began with an announcement – this performance would be stripped-down. Harlot Party describes their music as "pop sorta dark sorta prog sorta pretty pretty" and "pretty/ prog/ sad/dark long continuous sounds." I wasn't entirely sure what that meant until I finally heard them, and wow, I was blown away.
Imagine Brand New Eyes-era Paramore, but with no drums and incredible guitar. KyKy's voice was haunting, chilling in the most beautiful way. She sang soft, so gentle she caressed each and every syllable that I found myself, even with a sweater on and a chai tea latte in my hand, getting chills.
KyKy is the only vocalist, so there were none in the background. The emptiness that that offered was so incredible that I found myself hypnotized. I was sleepy, as college students often are, but their set woke me right up. The songs were soothing but not boring, energetic but not overwhelming, simple but not childish or repetitive. It was a dark sound, but didn't feel depressing or even too intense. Their music has a beautiful balance, no matter whether KyKy is singing softly or busting out a gorgeous belt.
Harlot Party sang for about 30 minutes and didn't do much talking in between songs. KyKy mentioned how she always struggled to think of jokes for the audience during transitions and earned herself a few laughs from the crowd. I resonated with her adorable awkwardness.
I began to understand their seemingly nonsensical description made sense. I heard pop, I heard prog rock, I heard hints of a darker indie sound, and it definitely was pretty. I didn't want their set to end, but when it came to a close, I found it was left with a sense of contentedness and resolution. Even though I wanted to hear more, I wasn't disappointed, and I think it would take a lot for anyone to be disappointed by this group.
Harlot Party is a southeastern group to look out for; before you know it, they'll be on track to climb to the top of the charts.
Check out the group's Facebook, Tumblr, and Bandcamp.


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Buyout Target Express Scripts Has 30%-Plus Upside
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• Recent price: $67.87
• Target price: $89.58
• Timeframe: 6-12 months
The Opportunity:
On March 8, 2018, health insurer Cigna Corp oration (NYSE:CI) announced that it had entered into an agreement to acquire pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ: ESRX) in a $67-billion stock and cash transaction. Financing for the transaction has been committed and the transaction is expected to close by year-end. At current prices, the deal spread has widened to approximately 30% and Express Scripts trades below where it did prior to the deal announcement. Express Scripts also trades at a modest discount to our fundamental valuation for the company on a standalone basis. There are two main risks that would prevent the transaction from closing.
Two Material Risks
First, shareholder approval of both companies is required. Second, the transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino and state regulatory approvals. We assign a conservative 50% probability to the transaction completion and view the risk-reward of a long position in Express Scripts to be favorable at current prices given the modest downside. If the transaction closes by yearend (management's expectation), the annualized return is 39.5%. As a long-only fund, this is not a merger arb (long/short) call.
Cigna's stock has declined from $194.25 pre-announcement to $167.74, or 13.6% (versus the S&P500, which was down 3.2% over that three-week time period). While it is often the case that the acquirer's share price declines in a major M&A transaction (especially one involving share consideration due to merger arbitrage), the magnitude of the selloff suggests that there is some level of disapproval of the transaction within the Cigna shareholder base.
Cigna requires that a simple majority (50% of the votes cast) vote in favor of the transaction. Cigna's board of directors has approved the transaction and, subject to certain conditions, will recommend to its shareholders to approve the transaction. They have received a fairness opinion from their financial advisor – Morgan Stanley. Cigna management wants the transaction to close and will likely take the necessary steps to obtain shareholder approvals (e.g. retaining a proxy solicitation firm).
Our review of the publicly available information on Cigna's shareholders suggests that the stock is widely held, with the largest holders being passive. There do not appear to be any major activist investors involved at this point, however, that can change quickly. We assume that merger arb shareholders (e.g. long Express Scripts, short Cigna) will vote their shares in favor of the transaction.
Material Risk #2: Regulatory Approvals
Given the transaction's size, it is subject to a Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) merger review. Once the HSR pre-merger notification filings are made by both Cigna and Express Scripts, either the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the Federal Trade Commission (TFC) will assume carriage.
The transaction review is complicated by several related developments. On December 3, 2017, CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) announced that it was acquiring Aetna (NYSE:AET) in a $69-billion cash and stock transaction. CVS is a large pharmacy retailer but also owns a major PBM (Caremark). Aetna, like Cigna, is a major US health insurer. Given the similarities between the two transactions and the overall industry consolidation, our view is that it increases the regulatory risks involved in both transactions. Second, the Trump administration has made several statements relating to drug price reduction and has made policy moves that impact health insurers. Rising healthcare costs is a highly politicized topic and we are in a mid-term election year. Regulators will need to be seen to be scrutinizing the proposed transaction, which also heightens the risks involved.
Historically, vertical mergers such as the one proposed by Cigna and Express Scripts, were most likely to be approved. That may no longer be the case in light of the DOJ's current attempt to block the vertical merger of AT&T (NYSE:T) and Time Warner (NYSE:TWX).
The DOJ has assumed carriage of the proposed CVS/Aetna transaction and on February 1, 2018, issued a "second request" letter to each merger partner. We assume that the DOJ will also assume carriage of the proposed Cigna/Express Scripts transaction review and that they will also issue a "second request" letter to the participants.
Risk Assessment
There are two primary outcomes possible – the transaction closes or it does not, due to: (i) a failed Cigna shareholder vote or (ii) regulatory opposition to the transaction that cannot be remedied by structural concessions. There is also the remote possibility that another superior proposal materializes for Express Scripts. We will ignore that scenario given its low probability and the fact that it would be a positive surprise. Another outlier is the risk that the Trump Administration takes action to target PBMs who have been the subject of a number of negative articles in the past few years.
In light of all the foregoing, we assess the overall probability of the transaction closing at approximately 50%. This figure is more conservative than that of some analysts that view regulatory signoff as "highly probable." (1) Cigna management believes that the transaction will close by yearend. In light of the regulatory environment, we have assumed that the transaction closes in one year, which reduces the annualized return on a successful completion to 30% upside (down from 39.5%).
We see no reason why the proposed Cigna/Express Scripts transaction would be more likely to be rejected than the proposed CVS/Aetna transaction. In addition, the largest health insurer in the US - UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) – is already vertically integrated via its PBM subsidiary OptimumRx. Another major health insurer - Anthem, Inc. (NYSE:ANTM) - is currently starting its own PBM internally.(2) Additional vertical integration, in an attempt to rein in rising healthcare costs, seems like a reasonable experiment that shouldn't be blocked on policy grounds (but could be for political reasons). The deal spread on both pending transactions was similar for a short time, but the Cigna/Express Scripts spread has dramatically widened over the past three weeks. We are puzzled by the current spread and unable to come up with a convincing argument for why it should continue to exist.
At current prices, the deal spread has widened to approximately 30% and Express Scripts trades below where it did prior to the deal announcement and at a modest discount to our fundamental valuation for the company on a standalone basis.
The two main risks that would prevent the transaction from closing are known. First, shareholder approval of both companies is required. Second, the transaction is subject to Hart-Scott-Rodino and state regulatory approvals. We assign a conservative 50% probability to the transaction completion and view the risk-reward of a long position in Express Scripts to be favorable at current prices given the modest downside. As a long-only fund, this is not a merger arb (long/short) call.
Even if our assessment of the probability of a successful conclusion is high, an investment in Express Scripts may still be attractive given the asymmetric risk/reward. We view the magnitude of a positive outcome to be significantly higher than the magnitude of a potential loss. In the event that the deal closes by yearend (management's expectation), the annualized return is 39.5%. We also retain the optionality to close out the position if the deal spread shrinks in the interim.
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Special trains passing through Dawlish 2019 First one This Sunday 3rd February! Please note. These are planned tours but invariably some are cancelled or postponed for various reasons – Loco unavailable, fire risk and occasionally lack of bookings or as it is often put, not enough bums on seats to make it viable! Pictures are below the lists so plan your visit to suit your taste.
In the lists TBA = To be announced nearer the time. Locomotive Services provide a pool of 3 locos. SR 34046 Braunton,LMS 46100 Royal Scot, BR Standard 70000 Britannia of which only one will be used at a time. Hopefully we will see all three over the summer.The future of 60009 Union of South Africa is uncertain at present. It may have an extension to its certificate to run depending on an examination as the plans for it to retire to the private museum of owner John Cameron are on hold as the plans for the building have been refused for the second time. If it is unavailable 46233 Duchess of Sutherland will take its place. This loco is now running as LMS 6233 in Crimson Lake red livery. The Class 88 on the 13th April is a hybrid version of the Class 68. Although having a relatively small diesel engine it's main power normally comes from overhead electric wires via a pantograph on the roof. Of course it will not be able to use this in our area but it will be an item of interest as we are unlikely to see one of this type of loco here for some time as electrification of the west country railways south of Bristol is a distant dream. Or nightmare!
Diesel Hauled Operator/Tour name Starting point & Destinations Planned motive power
3rd February Branch Line Society Bristol-Moorswater,Looe.Buckfastleigh WCR 2 x 47
23rd March Class 50 Terminator-Phoenixed Paddington-Penzance 50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance
13th April Springtime Cornishman Dorridge(West Midlands)-Penzance Class 68 + Class 88
25th May Retro Tours Devon Seasider Huddersfield-Paignton 2 x Class 37's
31st May+ 1/2 June Belmond British Pullman Paddington for Cornish weekend+ day out to Bath TBA prob 2x Class 67
29th June Mazey Day Tame Bridge Parkway (Birmingham) -Penzance 2 x DRS Class 37's
27th July English Riviera Statesman Crewe- Paignton TBA
31st Aug Statesman Rail Dartmouth Regatta Nottingham- Kingswear TBA
31st Aug Charity Railtours Burton on Trent – Plymouth/ Buckfastleigh 50050 Fearless
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6th April The Devonian CANCELLED 60163 Tornado
27th The Great Britain Xll Paddington-Plymouth (Return Sunday28th to Taunton) 6233 Duchess of Sutherland
4th May The Cathedrals Express Paddington-Kingswear 61306 Mayflower
8th June The Dartmouth Express Woking-Kingswear 6233/60009
16th June English Riviera Express Bristol-Kingswear 34036/46100/70000
23rd June Summer Cornishman Bristol-Par 60163
30th June English Riviera Express Bristol-Kingswear 34046/46100/70000
6th July Dart & Torbay Express Bristol-Kingswear 60163
7th July English Riviera Express Bristol-Kingswear 34046/46100/70000
21st July The Royal Duchy Bristol-Par 45305/60009
28th July Torbay Express Bristol-Kingswear 6233/6201/60009
4th Aug The Royal Duchy Bristol-Par 45305/60009
11th Aug Torbay Express Bristol-Kingswear 6233/6201/60009
18th Aug Torbay Express Bristol-Kingswear 6233/6201/60009
1st Sept The Royal Duchy Bristol-Par 45305/60009
8th Sept Torbay Express Bristol-Kingswear 6233/6201/60009
15th Sept The Royal Duchy Bristol-Par 45305/60009
22nd Sept Torbay Express Bristol-Kingswear 6233/6201/60009
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A newlywed husband has been killed and his new wife seriously injured after the pair collided on a zip line during their honeymoon trip to Honduras.
Egael Tishman, 24, succumbed to his injuries hours after being admitted to a hospital Thursday while his wife, Shif Fanken, 27, was airlifted to a hospital in the United States Friday morning. She is now in stable condition after having surgery, the Washington Post reported.
Tishman and Franken were visiting Roatan, one of Honduras' Caribbean Bay Islands, for their honeymoon.
The excursion was part of seven-night cruise with Royal Caribbean on the Allure of the Seas ship, officials said. The couple reportedly set sail from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, just a day after they were married.
The couple booked the Extreme Caribe Zip Line Tour through the Royal Caribbean website, according to a local firefighter.
Franken had gone down the zip line first when authorities said she got stuck about halfway down the line.
They collided when Tishman went down the zip line shortly after, authorities said.
Both Tishman and Franken survived the initial collision and were conscious at the hospital after they were extracted from a wooded area, but reportedly suffered serious injuries, including broken ribs.
"The young man complained that he could not breathe. He was evaluated in the ambulance and was given oxygen," Roatan Fire Department commander Wilmer Guerrero told The Washington Post.
While Guerrero said he was not told how Tishman died, other reports suggest he died of a brain hemorrhage.
The Israeli Embassy in Guatemala is now arranging for Tishman's body to be flown back to Israel for burial, reports said.
The Royal Caribbean Cruises and the Honduran Institute of Tourism have not yet responded to InsideEdition.com's request for comment but have denied any wrongdoing, according to reports.
Authorities are continuing to investigate how the accident happened.
Woman Fatally Crushed When Homemade Zip Line Topples Tree: Authorities
Newlyweds Who Fell Off Convertible on Wedding Night Get Another Try With 'CHiPs' Star's Help
Young Newlyweds Die in Car Crash One Day After Getting Married: 'They Were So Excited'


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Review: Infinite Dark #1
The universe ended, but onboard the void station Orpheus, a skeleton crew of humanity survived: the last two thousand souls, waiting for a second big bang that may never come. Now, two years into their voyage, Security Director Deva Karrell investigates the station's first murder-and the otherworldly motives behind it.
Humanity surviving some calamity on a spaceship/station is a story that is a dime a dozen. There being a murder on a spaceship/station is a common story too. However, the location being a space station that has survived the end of the universe? That's pretty unique.
Writer Ryan Cady delivers a first issue that builds up the tension to a point the story shifts. What begins as a sci-fi story becomes horror by the end. Much of the first issue focuses on the reality these survivors live in. They're the last of humanity. They witnessed the rest die. And they witnessed the universe die. Now, they're surrounded by nothing and internally are struggling with that reality. They are experiencing survivor's guilt.
Now, a crime has been committed and that leads to that twist. While the comic could easily devolve into a person who has lost their mind and that spreading across the ship resulting in carnage and death, it would seem we're getting something different. That last panel especially left me pondering where this is all going.
The art by Andrea Muti with color by K. Michael Russell and lettering by Troy Peteri is solid mixing in the two genres quite well. There's an unease in the art that emphasizes the coldness of it all. That's helped by the color which uses lots of cold blues and grays and only goes elsewhere for emphasis.
The issue is a fantastic debut that blends genres and delivers an ending that's something that's unexpected. It seems the comic is going in directions that's unexpected and will explore some really interesting topics. With a unique setting, this is a start that's a hell of a debut.
Story: Ryan Cady Art: Andrea Muti
Color: K. Michael Russell Letterer: Troy Peteri of A Larger World
Story Editor: Alex Lu
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy
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Financial Times – Legend has it that a young man once asked the financier J Pierpont Morgan what the stock market was going to do. "It will fluctuate," Mr Pierpont is said to have replied. Had the young man asked Mr Pierpont about the US Treasury market – where the US government sells trillions of dollars worth of bonds to a wide range of investors – he may have received a very different response. For decades, the US Treasury market has been a bedrock of global finance. While stock markets are prone to sudden price swings, such episodes in the vast and easily-transacted world of Treasuries have been far rarer – giving the market an exceptional reputation for orderly trading. That reputation took a big hit last month.
On October 15, the yield on the benchmark 10-year US government bond, which moves inversely to price, plunged 33 basis points to 1.86 per cent before rising to settle at 2.13 per cent. While that may not seem like much, analysts say the move was seven standard deviations away from its intraday norm – meaning it might be expected to occur once every 1.6bn years. For several minutes, Wall Street stood still as traders watched their screens in disbelief. Electronic pricing machines, which now play a bigger role than ever in the trading of Treasuries, were halted and orders cancelled by nervous dealers as prices see-sawed.
The events have sparked a financial "whodunnit" as investors, traders and regulators seek to understand what happened – and to determine whether October 15 was a unique event or a harbinger of further perilous trading conditions to come.
"We're all looking for a chief reason because clients want to understand the impetus behind market volatility," says Reggie Brown, head of exchange-traded fund trading at Cantor Fitzgerald.
Among US regulators' concerns is whether a tougher regulatory climate for big banks, coupled with the inexorable rise of electronic trading, has fundamentally altered how the $12.4tn government bond market functions. The answer has profound consequences for the conduct of Federal Reserve policy and how the US funds its national debt.
For the Fed, the resilience of the Treasury market will be a consideration as it begins to raise interest rates. Analysts say the risk of a highly volatile market reaction suggests the central bank will move in measured steps when it begins to raise borrowing costs, which many expect to begin next year.
One worry is that the US Treasury market might have suffered a pronounced loss of support for prices – or "liquidity" in financial parlance – due to changes that have swept over Wall Street including the rise of computer-driven trading. Some draw parallels with the "flash crash" that hit stock markets in May 2010, which eventually spurred efforts to reform the wider equity market.
James Angel, associate professor at Georgetown University, says the US Treasury market should be regulated in a different way now that it has embraced electronic trading. "When people use computers to provide prices across markets it [liquidity] can be withdrawn in a heartbeat," he says. "How much market liquidity really exists under this type of market structure and what changes should be made are the questions for regulators."
Unlike other bond markets, US Treasuries are viewed as being open for business for the entire global trading day. They also enjoy safe-haven status during times of tension. The immense size of the market means investors can easily express opposing views about the direction of interest rates by buying or selling the government debt. Any indication that the market can suddenly shut down with little warning raises troubling questions about how the nature of trading has changed in recent years. Electronic systems are more visible to the whole market, so trades tend to be smaller than those that take place in private telephone conversations between dealers and investors.
A recent gathering of US Treasury officials and key representatives of dealers and investors, known as the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee, held in a Washington hotel, revealed "a wide variety of views regarding the potential drivers of the intraday volatility" on October 15. Members of the TBAC include JPMorgan Chase, RBS, Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, Pimco, Citadel, Brevan Howard and other major players in the Treasury market.
A number of US regulatory agencies are looking at last month's Treasury market mayhem. An official at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York told the Financial Times: "In the course of our normal market monitoring we regularly explore and assess market developments." Timothy Massad, chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which regulates interest rate futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, said that the agency's initial view was that the market had functioned reasonably well given the high number of trades.
"Let me just add, that's based on our preliminary look. New evidence might come to our attention that suggests otherwise."
When dawn broke on a grey October 15 in New York, traders and investors had plenty of reasons to be nervous. Concerns over the spread of Ebola and weakening economic activity in Europe and China were weighing heavily – helping to push bond yields lower as investors sought the refuge of US Treasuries.
The scuppering of AbbVie's £32bn deal to acquire Shire left many big hedge funds nursing heavy equity losses and may have contributed to the rapid repositioning that would eventually engulf markets.
When US retail sales for September flashed across news screens at 8:30am and confirmed the first monthly decline since January, concern mounted among investors that the US economy could well be softening. For investors who had positioned themselves for a strengthening economy that would propel the Fed to raise interest rates before 2017, it was a painful reversal of sentiment. Many had placed record bets on interest rates moving higher via futures contracts listed on the CME.
With many hedge funds and money managers already suffering a poor year, their offside wagers on interest rates and other failing trades now required emergency action. What subsequently unfolded, according to traders, was a series of massive positions being liquidated and dumped on to the market.
One hedge fund manager recalls being bewildered by subsequent events: "What on earth was charging through the market to want volume at such a price and why, in response to that catalyst, did the electronic marketplace just take any and all liquidity away?"
By 8:45am, liquidity began noticeably deteriorating, and the process accelerated after 9:30am, according to data from Nanex, a market research firm. By 9:33am, the yield on the 10-year Treasury had sliced through the critical 2 per cent level, causing many who had bet on rising yields finally to capitulate and close out their negative bets by buying back US government debt and various interest rate futures contracts.
In September, hedge funds had established a record net "short" position in interest rate futures according to CFTC weekly data. Between the end of September and the week ending October 21, this big bet shrunk from 1.27m contracts to just 217,000, reflecting more than $1tn of notional exposure being cut.
"The elephant tried to squeeze through the keyhole," says John Brady, managing director at RJ O'Brien, a futures broker in Chicago.
Eric Hunsader, Nanex chief executive, says the scale of the shift in US Treasury prices may have prompted the "market-makers" who usually support trading of the debt to retreat: "The speed of the move was abnormal and trading systems lack historical data for such episodes that can provide them with some guidance."
When the day drew to a close nearly $1tn worth of cash Treasuries had changed hands, illustrating the intensity of the rush for the exit. Such huge volumes also show liquidity was available, but was possibly difficult to obtain at prices deemed reasonable by investors on the day and amid rapidly fluctuating markets. The head of trading at a major dealer-bank says: "Once volatility shows up, you don't want to make a mistake in a fast market and so you always see dealers pull back from providing prices."
Compounding such pressures are changes that have transformed Wall Street since the financial crisis, with the big banks who once dominated Treasury trading now under tougher balance sheet constraints thanks to regulation and a newfound aversion to risk.
This trend has encouraged greater electronic trading and a migration of experienced traders from dealers to hedge funds and asset managers, leaving a younger generation of traders manning Treasury desks at big banks. Many of these have never experienced the gung-ho pre-crisis days when banks were more willing to make bets on the market.
"The appetite to take on a position is lower than it was pre-new regulation," says Greg Gurevich, managing partner at Maritime Capital Partners, adding that compensation structures "do not reward the trader to take risk that may ultimately cost the trader his or her job".
The two main electronic trading venues for US Treasuries are run by Nasdaq's eSpeed and Icap's BrokerTec. In recent years these platforms have opened up to a range of broker-dealers and high-frequency traders. These firms do not underwrite US Treasury debt sales and are often viewed as opportunistic – providing prices when they spot a quick profit and then retreating when trading turns tricky. Customer orders are now transacted and almost instantaneously hedged, or offset, by computer systems – a type of automation that works well when trading is orderly but rapidly breaks down when the situation changes. At such moments, turning off the machines becomes a necessity. This contributed to the downdraft in liquidity on October 15.
"Dealer-banks don't really position in bonds," said one head trader at a large US bank. "They basically act as a pass-through to places like BrokerTec and eSpeed or match off their client flow. The market-makers in this new market are not obligated to be there when everyone's selling."
For regulators who have moulded the post-financial crisis landscape and purposefully set out to de-risk the banking system, last month's turmoil could well show the consequences of their reforms. The worry is that even the highly dependable US Treasury market may now suffer from sudden droughts in liquidity*.
"If the Street – for balance sheet, risk appetite and regulatory reasons – can't provide a speed bump between buyers and sellers such as hedge funds and asset managers, then the Treasury market will experience a lot more jumps in trading," says one trader.
As the market becomes increasingly driven by electronic trading, more rules may be required to help deal with sudden violent swings, similar to the adoption of circuit breakers in stock markets. Prof Angel says: "The Treasury market is a freewheeling world where trading is not formalised like that of an exchange and where the use of circuit breakers can help steady activity." These kind of curbs matter for markets that increasingly trade electronically and also influence other financial areas, such as derivatives and futures.
A broader consequence of last month's turmoil may be that Fed rate rises will be more likely to take the form of a series of slow steps, rather than big moves that run the risk of sparking turmoil in the bond markets, according to analysts.
For the US Treasury, which is responsible for making sure budget deficits and maturing debt are refinanced smoothly, further episodes of turmoil could well impair the market's ability to underwrite government debt efficiently, says Michael Cloherty, analyst at RBC Capital Markets.
Mr Cloherty says the US Treasury market has altered structurally and lacks the depth to absorb easily surprises in Fed policy and changes in market sentiment. This trend has gathered pace as the central bank has become a major owner of Treasury debt through its emergency bond-buying programme, further limiting liquidity.
He adds that any sign that the Treasury market's liquidity has declined would cast a shadow over investor confidence – and may ultimately raise the cost of selling government debt. Says Mr Cloherty: "Investors know they can trade large amounts of Treasuries and any erosion of confidence in the market's liquidity has long-term consequences."
Tracy Alloway and Michael MacKenzie
Financial Times
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There are two main ways by which ferro-alloys are produced, by carbon combined with a suitable smelting process and metllo-thermic reduction with other metals.
The former procedure is normally associated with bulk operations whilst the latter is mainly used to focus on specialized high grade alloys with generally low carbon content.
The ferroalloys are usually classified in two groups: bulk ferroalloys (produced in large quantities in electric arc furnaces), and special ferroalloys (produced in smaller quantities, but with growing importance). Bulk ferroalloys are used in steel making and steel or iron foundries exclusively, while the use of special ferroalloys is far more varied.
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• by carbon with the addition of electric energy in a "Submerged Arc Furnace" (smelting process);
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The submerged arc process is a reduction smelting operation. The reactants consist of metallic ores (ferrous oxides, silicon oxides, manganese oxides, chrome oxides, etc.) and a carbon-source reducing agent, usually in the form of coke, charcoal, high- and low-volatility coal, or wood chips. Limestone may also be added as a flux material. Raw materials are crushed, sized, and, in some cases, dried, and
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Low- and medium-carbon content ferrochromium (FeCr) and ferromanganese (FeMn) are produced by silicon reduction. Aluminum reduction is used to produce chromium metal, ferrotitanium, ferrovanadium, and ferrocolumbium. Mixed alumino/silico thermal processing is used for producing ferromolybdenum and ferrotungsten. Although aluminum is more expensive than carbon or silicon, the products are purer. Low-carbon (LC) ferrochromium is typically produced by fusing chromium ore and lime in a furnace.
A specified amount is then placed in a ladle (ladle No. 1). A known amount of an intermediate grade ferrochromesilicon is then added to the ladle. The reaction is extremely exothermic and liberates chromium from its ore, producing LC ferrochromium and a calcium silicate slag. This slag, which still contains recoverable chromium oxide, is reacted in a second ladle (ladle No. 2) with molten high-carbon ferrochromesilicon to produce the intermediategrade ferrochromesilicon. Exothermic processes are generally carried out in open vessels and may have emissions similar to the submerged arc process for short periods while the reduction is occurring.
1. J.Kuenen: Ferroalloys production, 2.C.2 Ferroalloys production, Version EMEP/EEA emission inventory guidebook 2009, p.1-7;
2. Association of European ferro-alloy producers;
3. Ferroalloy Production, 10/86, Metallurgical Industry, 12.4-3: 12.4-20; Accessed 05-2016;
4. Manganese Ferroalloys, Chuo Denki Kogyo Co.LTD, Accessed 04-2016
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Sister to Chalet Genepi 12, Chalet Genepi 10 is built with the same style as it's sibling and both sit in their own private drive.
Both chalets are South facing and offer stunning views of the city and the valley of the Durance.
The area is located near the ancient walled city of Briançon, which since July 2008 has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This beautiful accommodation has four bedrooms sleeping ten people with five bathrooms.
Built over three large floors this chalet features a relaxation room with sauna and balneo bath.
Ground Floor
- Relaxation room with sauna and Balneo bath
- Access to underground garage for two vehicles
First Floor
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Dining area
- Bedroom 1 with shower (double)
Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 with shower (King double in round bed)
- Bedroom 3 (double)
- Bedroom 4 with shower (double)
- Mezzanine (twin)
- Bathroom shared use for Twin and Room 3
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Prices shown are per person based on full occupancy of the property. Usually, this property is only bookable on a full occupancy basis.
Every morning this operator displays the evening's meal on our Menu du Jour board for your perusal. They understand not everyone's tastes are the same, so you have a chance to let chalet staff know before you leave for the day if you would like an alternative option.
Catering for those with special dietary requirements such as vegetarians & vegans, guests with food allergies & intolerances is not a problem! They'll make sure that your meals are as delicious as another's.
Breakfast Made for a King
There is nothing like waking up to the aromas of freshly brewed coffee, the scent of bacon & a warm French baguette!
As we all know "breakfast is the most important meal of the day"
They have an extensive cooked breakfast menu that changes from day to day.
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Eggs Benedict
Perfectly poached eggs perched on top of a slice of cooked ham or wilted spinach with an English muffin base, drizzled in a light & creamy homemade hollandaise sauce
Breakfast Burrito
Creamy scrambled egg topped with sauteed chorizo, caramelised onions and peppers sprinkled with cheese, all bundled into a soft tortilla wrap.
NB staff day off breakfast consists of cereals and juice
Breakfast Options
- Fresh french bread, toast, butter and preserves including jams, marmalade, peanut butter, marmite & Nutella
- Freshly brewed coffee & tea - We also offer a selection of herbal teas & decaffeinated options
- Yoghurts & fresh fruit
- A variety of selected cereals from Coco Pops to Muesli
- Fresh orange juice
- Cooked Breakfast Option
- Porridge *on request* served as it is or with cinnamon, apples, raisins & brown sugar
Afternoon Delights
Afternoon Tea is laid out for guests from 4pm - to tide you over till Dinner!
- Fresh baguettes with butter & condiments
- Freshly baked cake, cookies or scones
- Hot brewed coffee & tea - herbal teas & decaffeinated options available
- A selection of cordials
- Fresh fruit bowl
The evening meal consists of three delicious; well-balanced courses, served with unlimited wine.
They will then offer you a variety of delicious French cheeses served with accompaniments & a warming glass of Port
Sample Menu
Wild mushroom risotto with a saffron, lemon & sage huile and a parmesan crisp (V)
Main Courses
Roasted pork in cider, thyme & garlic topped with slow roasted pork belly. Served with fondant potatoes, minted peas, an apricot, pear & herb confit & a cider jus.
Mushroom Wellington - a tender medley of sautéed mushrooms in our own unique light madeira sauce baked in a golden pastry parcel (V)
A homemade vanilla bean pannacotta served with blueberries & a lavender syrup. Topped with homemade honeycomb.
Wine selection
In 2014 this operator was lucky enough to get to know a fantastic friend... who had a friend *and so on* that introduced us to a contact in the Bordeaux vineyards. They are super pleased to say they now stock three fantastic red wines and a perfect all-rounder dry white wine from individuals in the Bordeaux and Bergerac areas. Great quality direct from the vineyard.
Special Requirements
If you have any dietary needs please tell us when you book. Chalet staff are more than happy to cater to your requirements as they enjoy a culinary challenge.
Quite often your dish will be the envy of everyone at the dinner table
Kids Meals
Enjoy your bath in peace or read your book for an hour, whilst chalet staff wear the kids out with an early dinner and games! wheeeee!!! Then you will be ready to get sozzled and eat your din dins in peace!
Example Children's Menu
Main Courses
Oven baked chicken breast with a creamy mash, steamed beans & carrots with a side of homemade onion gravy
Homemade breaded fish fingers served with fresh oven baked potato chips & garden peas
Homemade apple crumble topped with creamy custard
Sticky toffee pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
They aim to provide your children with a nutritious delicious meal everyday so they are bouncing with energy for the slopes. They will keep it simple and steer clear of anything too rich or spicy. Please let us know if your little one has any strong dislikes.
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- Maximum age: 3 years
- Package includes: Skis, boots and poles
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Entry level skis/snowboards perfect for those discovering the thrills of skiing on green and blue slopes. Manageable and reliable skis even on hard snow, that help you make progress whilst having fun.
- Ski types: Slopes, Female, Snow blades
- Snowboard types: Multipurpose
- Boots: Good quality shoes for very good comfort
- Maximum equipment age: 2 years
- Package includes: Skis/snowboard, boots and poles
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For all skiers at home on all types of slopes and snow. Comfortable, higher-performance skis/snowboards that guarantee stability and grip even at full speed.
- Ski types: Slips, All mounting, Female
- Snowboard types: All mountain, Freestyle
- Boots: Good quality shoes for a good support
- Maximum equipment age: 2 years
- Package includes: Skis/snowboards, boots and poles
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For the most demanding and experienced skiers. The highest quality skis for every terrain, both on-slope and off.
- Ski types: Racing World Cup, Piste, All mountain, Free ride, Female
- Boots: Hi quality and technical shoes for very good support
- Maximum equipment age: 1 year
- Package includes: Skis, boots and poles
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Rossignol Experience 84 CA
Atomic Cloud Eleven Arc
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Child Helmet Hire
Espoir Ski Pack Inc Helmet (Under 12)
Mini Kids Ski Pack Inc Helmet (3 - 5)
Perfect for kids under 6, to safely carve their first turns. Helmets are highly recommended for children.
- Ski types: Junior
- Package includes: Skis, boots and poles
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You will perform well in the field of your work and your efforts will be appreciated. You will spend time with the family. You get some benefit due to any investment. The Taurus will be busier in coming week, but you will also get a good reward for your efforts. In the workplace you will defeat your opponents. There are signs of your promotion too. Do take care of your health.
The Gemini's will avoid risky decisions.
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The Cancer will get new paths this week and business will increase. Avoid getting into dispute with anyone in the workplace. There can be differences with the life partner.
You will be grateful to the success of children. The Leo's may face difficulties and problems this week. In the workplace, a situation of dispute with colleagues can arise. This week you will avoid outdoor eating, otherwise there may be some problem arises. Those who are Virgo's zodiac will be busier in the workplace. The week ahead will be auspicious for traders. You will get positive results in lawsuits related to family property.
There can be differences with anyone in the family. Are you ready to dump everything you hold dear just for some material success or social gain? I can bet my sweet what? The rest of you may have problems of a more transient nature. Sounds pretty uncomfortable!
Things are still going great with you and you should have the luck of the Irish at the beginning of the month. I know how much you like to stick to the traditional way of doing things, but later on it might be a good thing for you to try something a little strange. Just kick back and let some new ideas seep into your mind no matter how repugnant that concept may seem to you. In your case, however, it could get kind of confusing.
Your job may be demanding a lot of your time and attention. It may not make everybody happy, but so what? Happy Easter! This would be a fabulous time to plan a party or picnic. So, stick your wieners in some buns and freak out! June is busting out all over, and so are you—with good fortune, that is. It may even seem to you that circumstances bend to your will and you may start feeling that you can do no wrong.
At this point, you can probably get away with it! You could come up against a lot of opposition for the first part of this month, especially if you also have Capricorn rising. You can either take these conflicts personally or you can turn that frown upside-down and see it as a learning experience. Yeah, right!
Sagittarius cuspers may meet a man or teacher around mid month who will help you achieve your goals. But that would take all the fun out of it. Some of you will still have some interesting opportunities coming your way. You may meet a man or a teacher who can help you reach your objectives—again.
Some of you will have a couple of days toward the end of the month when your panties could get twisted all in a knot. Sagittarius cuspers will probably still be moving ahead with their goals, with a little help from unexpected sources. A lot of you will be enjoying a streak of good luck, at least for the first week or two of the month.
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