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Lamar Stevens had 24 points as Penn State broke a three-game losing streak with a 90-76 victory against No. 21 Ohio State at University Park, Pa., on Saturday.
Stevens shot 7 of 12 from the floor and hit all eight free throws and the Nittany Lions (13-5, 3-4 Big Ten) made 53.7 percent of their field goals.
Myreon Jones had 20 points and Seth Lundy added 12 for the Nittany Lions.
Duane Washington, who along with Luther Muhammad returned from a one-game team suspension, had 20 points and Kaleb Wesson 19 points for the Buckeyes (12-6, 2-5), who have lost six of the past nine games.
Penn State pushed a 42-27 halftime lead to 56-36 with 15 minutes left on Izaiah Brockington's bucket.
Ohio State got to within 77-65 on a Wesson 3-pointer with 2:39 left but Stevens put down a thunderous jam 14 seconds later to quell the rally.
The teams followed similar paths to their second meeting of the season. Ohio State won its first nine game, three of them over top-10 opponents, and reached No. 2 in the rankings before slumping.
The Buckeyes ended a four-game losing streak Tuesday against Nebraska.
Penn State was ranked for the first time in two decades thanks to a 12-2 start, which included a 106-74 loss at Ohio State on Dec. 7, before losing its next three games.
Penn State held a 23-11 lead with seven minutes left in the first half until Wesson nailed a trey to make it 23-14, scoring half of the Buckeyes' points.
He scored 12 points as Ohio State shot 34.5 percent (10 of 29) through 20 minutes. The Buckeyes finished at 42.6 percent.
Meanwhile, the Nittany Lions made five of their final seven shots for 53.3 percent shooting from the floor to extend their advantage to 15 at the break.
The Nittany Lions play at Michigan on Wednesday. Ohio State hosts Minnesota on Thursday.
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Congratulations to the District of Columbia Radio Control Club, who designed, built and operated the model aircraft that took off from Newfoundland and touched down in Roundstone Bog, west Ireland, today after nearly two days' flying. Takeoff and landing was by remote control, but everything else was automatic -- the six-foot-wingspan craft guided itself by GPS and reported back on progress via satellite. Although other, larger automatic aircraft have flown across the Atlantic before, this is the first true model plane to make it: it weighs less than five kilos, has a 10cc engine and carries only two and a half kilos of fuel. It had around fifty grams left on landing.
It's a wonderful achievement for DIY technology, but opens up quite a can of airborne worms. In my darker moments, I see flocks of robot aircraft zooming around the place, hopping over borders with impunity and carrying untraceable packages to unknown destinations. I don't know how visible model aircraft are on radar, but the same stealth techniques are available for little planes as for big ones. Nobody's going to be carrying hundreds of kilos around the planet like this – not yet, anyhow – but combine these ideas with the home-brew cruise missile being cooked up in New Zealand at the moment and we're getting to the point where a reasonably determined individual can build a selection of useful surveillance and delivery mechanisms.
If it does turn into a problem, expect sums of money to be made available to companies building kit to counter the threat. Tiny interceptors, specialist radars and quite possibly some form of automated butterfly net might all be commissioned: for those contemplating a future career, it may be an idea to invest in some Airfix kits, some ham radio gear and a particularly big pot of glue.
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Mechanic Farm & Heavy Equipment for Krone
A little about the business: Krone North America (KNA), is a subsidiary of Krone, a global, 112-year old, family owned and operated corporation. Krone stands as the global leader in hay & forage technology with North American operations that began in 1973, KNA supports our customers through a network of independent dealers and company-owned stores across the US and Canada.
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- 401(k)/Roth retirement plan
- An Experienced Technician in Agricultural Equipment (5+ years)
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Quality Assurance Manager for Maryland & Virginia Maryland and Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association
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What you would be doing:
- Ensure compliance with all quality programs, including SQF, GMPs and HACCP
- Evaluate and assist in developing processes, specifications, and critical control points in manufacturing, for ongoing quality assurance of all finished goods
- Maintain current library for all GMPs, SOPs and SSOPs
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- Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
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Grain Originator for Central Valley Ag
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Farm Equipment Operator-Applicator for MKC
A little about the business: MKC is a full-service farm cooperative offering a complete line of supplies and services for both farm and urban customers in 24 counties throughout Kansas. With a current membership of more than 8,300 members, MKC was founded in 1965. More than 325 employees play an important role in the growth and success of MKC.
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- Perform spraying, spreading and tendering duties properly and in accordance with (job orders) delivery tickets.
- Operate and maintain spraying, spreading and tendering equipment properly and in accordance with manufacture's maintenance manuals and operator manuals. Report need for maintenance work or replacement of equipment to Agronomy Operations Manager when necessary.
- Mix fertilizer and chemicals properly in accordance with quality standards.
- Report inventory needs to Agronomy Operations Manager immediately.
- Invoice all product deliveries promptly and accurately, ensuring all tickets are turned in to the office accurately on a daily basis, ensure all cash receipts are turned in daily to office, and present a copy of the transaction to each customer.
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- Current operational knowledge of the equipment in the chemical and fertilizer plant.
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To prepare eighth grade students for their journey to Syosset High School, the District has developed a comprehensive program designed to ensure students and their families have the necessary information, a network of support and a successful foundation that empowers them to take advantage of the wealth of academic and co-curricular opportunities available at Syosset High School.
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The Logic of Parenting
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Let me start by saying that parenting and logic are not words that usually occur in the same sentence in my experience. That said, I have become quite enamoured of Logic Models as a process for project planning in my professional life and, as I cycled the coast path recently with the toddler strapped into his seat and giving a running commentary on all the passing traffic, my mind wandered to the question of what a Logic Model for parenting would look like? What are the Inputs, Outputs, Outcomes and Impact? Most importantly, do I stay focused on Outcome and Impact in my family?
I am certainly emphatic with the teams and organisations I work with how important it is to have a clear vision and work relentlessly towards achieving Outcomes and Impact rather than just Outputs. What would happen if I reviewed and restructured my leadership role at home through this lens?
So, here's the rough Logic Model that emerged in answer to that question:
On first review, not so earth shattering I suppose. It's not at the level or standard that would win any funding for this little project, that's for sure. However, on second thought, I had a eureka moment as I reviewed the model from left to right and realised that I DO in fact spend my day to day much too focused on the inputs and outputs of my role as parent rather than keeping an eye on the bigger picture impact that my healthy, mature, positive children can have on the world.
Perhaps if I keep this in mind, it will help me to reduce the amount of micro-management I apply and increase my coaching, trusting, supportive strategies...exactly as I would propose to any client struggling to manage and develop their team effectively.
This reminds me again how much easier it is to see the answer to issues from which you are one step remove. While that is the natural condition for me when I am working with another individual or organisation, it is one I need to deliberately create when I am in the trenches of day to day parenting and breaking all my own rules (to be restorative, positive, even just a little bit less nutsy!).
This, in the end, is the real value of applying something as alien as a Logic Model to my role as parent - it gives me the tool to step back, see the big picture and be re-inspired. Perspective that is invaluable on a rainy Summer's morning with all three kids starting week three of the holidays and prone to cabin fever once the clouds break!
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Victory kick-off 2015 with "Honor God" series. What an awesome way to begin a new year, start the year right, to Honor God, which is our ultimate purpose! To honor God, means to give highest value on God than anything or anyone else. The series reminds us "to honor God with our life in everything we do." I'll be sharing my personal reflections on this series for the next few weeks!
To start it right, let's begin with our heart, Let's desire to Honor God with our Heart!
I believe you and I need a heart check! We need to reflect and seek God, why we're doing what we're doing. As for me, I realized most of the time I think ' I'm honoring God, but there are (lot of) times I'm not! Aside from doing bad things, I can also dishonor God while I'm serving my family, doing good to others, being there for your friends, attending service, being a volunteer, leading and joining a small group, all these are good things (don't get me wrong), but I have to ask myself why I'm doing all these things? In the midst of all this, I felt so tired, drained and exhausted. I feel like giving up and just wanted to stop. Little did I know that it's God's way of reminding me that it's not about me, it's never about me, it's about Him, everything is about Him. I realized I'm relying on my own strength and not on the grace of God. I felt I'm better than others, nagmamaganda lang ang peg, or sometimes feel that I don't deserve this kind of treatment I deserve more (pa-VIP ang lola) or maybe feeling ko deserve na deserve ko ang blessing, tapos pag hindi nya binigay feeling ko God owes me something because I do this & I do that.. I'm even telling God in my prayer I'm better than someone else, so deserve na deserve ko na i-bless ako ni God! #Self-righteous, yan ang peg! Heart issues? (check na check). I knew that I need to guard my heart by continuously abiding in Him, and the only way to abide is to be grateful, pray and study His Word everyday. With this daily habit, God will daily reminds us to Honor Him for real and He will come for us! John 15:4 says "If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you."
Honoring God, means we're doing all these things for God, we are overwhelmed with the love and faithfulness of God to us.
This 2015, I will honor God with my heart, He is the God of seeing anyways, He knows what's inside our hearts.
You want to learn more on how you can honor God with your heart, listen to audio message on this series. Click here to listen to podcast.
A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man outof the evil … For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. – Luke 6:45


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|Ah Ray the power of Female Intuition strikes again.....they can do things and solve problems in a way we men would never ever think of
|14-10-2015 16:44
Innit ironic.
Just as I buy a Humax with a larger HD and swat up on how to move progs over (with your help).
My wife now wipes a dozen films and we are back down to under 50%. So the pressure is off for now.
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Thanks Barry.
I have printed off your post and on my return will give it a go.
Looks like even I might be able to do this.
Thanks again.
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Hi Ray
The following is an extract from Raydon's post in avforums. To update your foxsat to be able to copy HD files, and indeed all files to be played on other devices, all you need to do is to flash it with the patch (FOXSAT-HDR_upgrade.hdf) contained within the download from the following link:
Please try this on your existing Humax Foxsat HDR. You only need flash it once to update it and then you can copy any recorded file to and from usb devices, either stick or disk. It's all you need and you will not regret it. Once done, then do it on your newly acquired box.
" Firmware installation.
Note : Please be aware that not all USB sticks are compatible with the HDR when used to flash the firmware.
Experience has proven that the smaller sizes, formatted as single partition FAT32 work best.
Copy the 'FOXSAT-HDR_upgrade.hdf' file to the root directory of a USB stick.
Turn on your TV and set the video source to the HDR.
Put the HDR into standby then insert the USB stick into the front USB port.
Press, and continue to hold down the standby button on the HDR's front panel, NOT the standby button on the remote control.
The front panel display will initially show 'BOOT' followed by an incrementing series of numbers preceded by 'P', at which time the TV will display the upgrade progress bar. You can now safely release the standby button.
Once the upgrade is completed the front panel display will show 'END' and you will be prompted to press the standby button.
Press the standby button.
Note:There should be no need to power cycle the HDR via the rear rocker switch, but some users have reported needing to do this.
After approximately 30 seconds the 'END' message will disappear and the box will power down by itself.
At this point you can press the standby button once more to boot up the HDR normally.
Now, on each startup just after the word 'BOOT' appears in the front panel display, a message stating the custom firmware version will be shown.
This will confirm that you are running the custom firmware.
The foxsat can be networked, you can even use networked hard disk drives and mount them as virtual USB devices. Make sure you have a good read.
The newer models may have all the fancy internet catch up doodads but it can't do what the foxsat HDR can with custom firmware."
All you need is one file and one small usb stick. If you wish I can email the Foxsat Upgrade file over to you.
Once you have this working, maybe then you can go on to network your boxes to your pcs and watch recordings on both boxes and also on pcs?
|14-10-2015 06:37
Thanks Mike for going to all that trouble. Now of course you are the revered Humax expert. You obviously know no fear of experimentation....... !!!
Yes the external Hard drive method you describe certainly an option. As I said I await getting my hands on the second unit.
And yes Andrew it does seem Penguin uses the same method. Thanks again.
Lots to try as and when I get back with the unit.
|13-10-2015 21:53
Originally Posted by spykal View Post
Hello Andrew
Your suggestion and method is good for someone who wishes to watch the recordings on an alternative TV ...say in the van ...as you and I already do. But Ray was looking for a way to transfer his recorded programs to an alternative Humax and I now think the secret in succeeding in doing that is by allowing the Humax to format the portable USB storage disk drive to it's own inherent format type ( Linux) Then the files of any size can (hopefully) be copied, transferred or watched back via a Humax on any TV.
I did realise that, and if a better method has been found then that is great. Earlier in the thread it was suggested to copy via a hard disk. The link I put in was to show how this is possible although with problems on file size.
|13-10-2015 20:39
Hello Andrew
Your suggestion and method is good for someone who wishes to watch the recordings on an alternative TV ...say in the van ...as you and I already do. But Ray was looking for a way to transfer his recorded programs to an alternative Humax and I now think the secret in succeeding in doing that is by allowing the Humax to format the portable USB storage disk drive to it's own inherent format type ( Linux) Then the files of any size can (hopefully) be copied, transferred or watched back via a Humax on any TV.
|13-10-2015 20:15
Ray, You may find this thread useful. https://forums.motorhomefacts.com/44-...-avtex-tv.html
It shows how I got t copy programs direct to a 1tb drive. It works fine. The only limitation is the file size. I find that HD programs longer than 1hr or so are too large. It all in the thread.
HD does play on mine but Ive no idea if it has copied as HD.
|13-10-2015 14:57
Hi Ray
I have just had time to look at this again and I have connected a small (125gb) usb portable hard drive to my Humax ( HDR Fox T2 ) , the drive is one I sometimes use for transferring files so it was free and empty. On connecting it to the Humax I explored the possibilities and found that By going into settings I could re format the drive so I did that assuming that it would be in a format that the Humax preferred. Then I set it to copy a couple of films ( both over 1.5 hrs long) to the drive. One was in normal quality and one in HD. After this had completed I was able to play both films back via the Humax from the portable drive and if I had wanted I could have copied them back to the Humax.
So maybe the answer is get a cheap portable hard drive, let the Humax format it and then copy just the films and programs you want across to the new Humax as and when using the drive or just copy them to the portable drive and view them through the new Humax.
Extra note:
Now I took the portable drive to my PC where I found that the drive was not "seen" by the PC ...this is because the Humax had formatted the drive in a Linux format ( somewhere I read it uses ext3 ). So to be able to use the drive back on the PC I will have to use the disk management system tool in Win 7 to re format it to NTFS.
P.S. Its done now but getting the portable drive back to NTFS was probably the most confusing bit of the whole process ( had to allocate it a drive letter then format back to NTFS )
|13-10-2015 13:07
|I'm not sure you can copy via HDMI, it's a display only signal.
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text: The Fountain of the Four Rivers is located in the center of Navona Square, created by the sculptor and architect Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1648 1651 and commissioned by Pope Innocent X Pamphilj. The Fountain was located at the point where there was a simple square tank for watering the horses. It consists of a large elliptical tank at the level of the road surface, topped by a large marble group, on top of which stands the "Agonale Obelisk", Roman imitation of the Egyptian, discovered in 1647 in the Circus of Maxentius, on the Appian Way. The white marble statues that make up the Fountain represent the allegories of the four major rivers of the Earth, represented as the giants who sit on the rock central travertine: the Nile, by Giacomo Antonio Fancelli (1650), the Ganges, by Claude Poussin (1651), the Danube, by Antonio Raggi (1650) and the Rio de la Plata, by Francesco Baratta (1651). The statues bear precise symbols and references to the client: the Danube indicates one of the two emblems of the Pamphilj; the Nile covers its face with a drapery, referring to its unknown sources; the coins on the Rio de la Plata symbolize the silvery color of its waters; the long oar of the Ganges suggests its navigability. On the Fountain are also depicted seven animals (besides the dove and the delfins on the emblem) closely related to plants and the symbols of the rivers. Bernini let himself be inspired also by the symbolism of the obelisk, which had it translated by the Jesuit Athanasius Kircher.


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Besides the death toll, a total of 5.7 million power units, worth sh3b, would be lost to the vice in Elgon sub-region alone
Nothing had warned Hellen Nandudu 28, and her seven-year old son Andrew Mafabi, about fate that lurked over them on the morning of May 26, 2018, in Bugirinyanya, in Bulambuli district.
It had rained heavily the previous night, rendering the ground considerably wet. Both mother and son, each with a hoe, were heading to the family garden.
As they carefully trudged, with bare feet through a slippery footpath that winded through a dozen homesteads, something happened.
Residents say in the twinkling of an eye, little Mafabi who had been in the lead, let out a brief loud scream, and in a matter of seconds he had tripped on the ground.
A startled Nandudu who was a few yards behind frantically threw away the hoe in her hand and dashed forward, to investigate what had happened to her son, only to be electrocuted the moment her hands touched his lifeless body.
"At the time of her death Nandudu was seven months pregnant," the regional police surgeon, Dr. Barnabus Rubanza, had indicated in the postmortem report.
Nandudu and children are some of the most recent and innocent casualties of electrocution, arising from the illegal power connections off the national grid in the Elgon sub region. Perpetrators illegally tap power using poorly insulated and live wires from the nearby powerlines which they pass underground through shallow trenches across village foot paths and the gardens.
Steps taken
A stakeholder meeting organised by Umeme last month, at the Mbale Resort Hotel, made strong recommendations against perpetrators of illegal power connections. Notable among the resolutions was urgent operationalisation of the Standard Utilities and Wildlife Court.
Participants in the meeting included, Regional Police Commanders (RPC), Regional Police Officers in Charge of Crime, District Police Commanders (DPC), Resident State Attorneys, Chief Magistrates, District Internal Security Organisations and police detectives drawn from the Elgon, Bukedi, Sebei and East Kyoga sub-regions.
Paul Ssempira the Umeme Mbale District Manager, regreted that the May 26 tragedy stemmed from a deeply entrenched mischief of illegal power connections in Elgon sub region.
"While Umeme has attempted to tackle this problem, its magnitude is quite big. It's the duty of this forum to come up with possible stringent mechanisms that can decisively deal with the perpetrators, if we must save innocent lives in the community like in the case of Nandudu and children, from getting electrocuted," Ssempira told the forum.
He noted that before Umeme launched a crackdown on illegal power connections in 2017, the situation was deplorable. Elgon sub-region constitutes Mbale Sironko, Bududa, Namisindwa, Bulambuli and Manafwa districts.
Ssempira said a total of 68 transformers failed due to illegal activity. He said previously, they were losing 5.5 million units per month, but reduced to 3.5 million. Losses have also reduced by 14% in 2018 from 57% in 2016.
"We connected 8,340 in 2017 as opposed to an average of 3,000 annually previously.
Selestino Babungi, the Umeme managing director, reiterated the company's commitment to safety in the workplace, among the staff and the public.
"Safety across the network remains our number one priority," Babungi reiterated. He regretted that one person died in 2017 due to network failure. He noted that fatal accidents related to network interference and power theft reduced by 11% to 16 in 2017 compared to 18 in 2016.
Lost power
Besides the death toll, a total of 5.7 million power units, worth sh3b, would be lost to the vice in Elgon sub-region alone. Ssempira disclosed that the crackdown is yielding results. He said in 2017, Umeme was able to register 57% improvement in both the rate of fatalities and monetary losses.
He said the utility recovered more than sh1.2b of the sh3b that would be lost to the vice annually, as a sizeable proportion of the community have since formalised their power usage.
"Although the number of fatalities has reduced, the death toll still remains alarming. Our earnest appeal to stakeholders in this forum is to deliberate extensively, on what stringent mechanisms Umeme ought to apply to stamp out this vice from the community," Ssempira challenged the participants.
Umeme security manager, Godson Nsekanabo, noted that in 2017, a total of 118 operations were undertaken in separate parts of Elgon region. Up to 368 suspects were apprehended. He, however, lamented that these efforts went to nothing.
"Ninety percent of suspects apprehended in separate instances during the crackdown operations were released without charges as soon as they appeared before court," Nsekanabo observed with a note of sadness in his voice.
The Mbale chief magistrate, Ereemye Mawanda, noted that the conventional legal system would not appropriately address the problem due to innumerable loopholes. He said because of the growing number of cases related to illegal connections and the public safety, the judiciary decided to set up the Standards Utilities and Wildlife Court to specifically handle cases involving illegal power connections, power thefts and vandalism.
Consumer justice
"The Judiciary is seeking consumer justice and consumer protection. We have to provide for specialisation in these cases. We believed with conviction that there was need for these courts because these are serious matters. Specialisation is now key. We think that by the end of the day, we shall have these courts in all the regions of this country so that you will have specialised judicial officers handling electricity cases. We believe this will cause the necessary impact," Mawanda said.
Commenting on the rampant power thefts in Elgon sub-region, Ereemye explained that ordinarily, everybody should pay exactly for what they have consumed.
"But because there is no consumer justice for the people of Uganda and in quest for consumer justice, the Judiciary comes up and says no, let us contribute positively. We think when we finally have a court that will handle these cases, we shall have achieved that consumer justice and equally consumer protection so that people do not die from electrocution.
"We should put to book those who contribute to such unfortunate incidents. We want to have something orderly because of the gravity of the problem. We want to be uniform so that someone does not think committing this offense in Bulambuli is more serious than when he commits it in Nakaloke. The whole thing is the same. We must send a proper signal. We must be consistent and cost-effective," he said.
Mawanda expressed shock at how the residents widely and freely use power illegally.
"When I visited Bulambuli and Buginyanya areas in the mountains, I could not stop to wonder how the hell people can be allowed to tap electricity in such a precarious manner at the expense of public safety. Public safety is what we are talking about here even if there is revenue loss, but public safety matters. People are not safe. You have heard of deaths. Public safety, I must say, is something that cannot be compromised with, not for politics, not for cheap popularity.
"You order arrest of the utility employees when they are saving your people? Yes, these things have happened. I am glad this concern is not now coming from me, it is also coming from the leadership and the public, because they would say His Worship was saying politicians are bad.
Who is asking the right questions?" Politicians have chosen to relegate their responsibilities for the sake of votes. That is the reality, they cannot even assist the sector players in ensuring compliance because of fears for the next elections. These things are real, but who will vote you if they are all dead due to this mysterious snake bites of the Elgon region.
He observed that once the chain of stakeholders have agreed on the benchmarks, perpetrators would face the wrath of the law.
"Once a number of perpetrators have been found guilty and committed by the same court to jail sentence, this would act as a deterrent measure and the beginning for the community where the vice is rampant to know the dangers of engaging in such activities," Ereemye said.
The participants urged the judiciary and DPP to help the community by denying power theft suspects bail especially those who cause death, so that others can pick a lesson.


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State Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney, R-New Hartford, is among three candidates seeking the open seat in the 22nd Congressional District. She is opposed by Democrat Kim Myers, a Broome County legislator from Vestal, and businessman Martin Babinec, of Little Falls, who is running on a third-party line.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Democratic super PAC on Tuesday began airing its first TV ads in a $1.1 million ad campaign against Republican Claudia Tenney in the 22nd Congressional District.
The first ad from House Majority PAC claims Tenney treated her post in the state Assembly as a no-show job, noting she missed 480 votes in 2014 - the third-highest total in that session.
The ads will run in the Syracuse, Utica and Binghamton media markets, said Jeb Fain, a spokesman for House Majority PAC, a group that helps elect Democrats to the House.
"For a preview of how Claudia Tenney would act in Washington, voters only need to examine her failed record in Albany," House Majority PAC spokesman Jeb Fain said in a statement.
Fain said the initial ad will run for more than a week throughout the eight-county 22nd Congressional District, where Tenney is opposed by Democrat Kim Myers, of Vestal, a Broome County legislator.
Tenney, Myers and third-party candidate, Martin Babinec, of Little Falls, are running for the seat that will open at the end of the year with the retirement of U.S. Rep. Richard Hanna, R-Barneveld.
The House Majority PAC plans to supplement its TV ad campaign with $80,000 worth of digital advertising over the next two months, Fain said.
Hannah Andrews, speaking for Tenney, said the Democratic group's ad "is just the first of millions in false attacks." She said Tenney has a 96 percent attendance record in the state Assembly. Andrews did not explain the reason for Tenney's missed votes in 2014.
See new TV ad from House Majority PAC
The 22nd District seat is one of the most competitive House seats in the nation this year, according to political analysts.
The National Republican Congressional Committee, eager to keep the seat in Republican hands, has reserved $805,291 in TV air time for ads supporting Tenney.
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The Festive season has marked its entry and developers are already wooing the home buyers by offering various freebies and attractive offers. Perhaps, this is the best season, when several homebuyers look to invest in property. However, there are certain things property buyers must know beforehand. One of the important factors among all is the hidden cost.
A property purchase is divided into two parts:
The cost to be paid to the seller
The statutory and legal cost to be paid to the government.
Among the two, the major part of your investment (80-85%) goes to the property seller or developer, on the other hand, the rest is paid to the government as stamp duty and other charges.
Scroll down this blog and get to know about 8 different hidden costs associated with the property investment.
Basic Cost
It is primarily that basic price which is to be borne by the property buyer. It is computed by multiplying carpet area with per sq. ft. price.
Goods and Service Tax (GST)
GST is an indirect tax that is levied on the supply of goods and services. However, in case of the real estate market, GST is charged on under-construction projects over and above the cost implications put forth by the developer.
Currently, GST on under construction property is 12% of basic sale price of the property. For affordable housing, it is 8%.
Stamp Duty and Registration cost
Stamp Duty is levied on all property transactions and is determined by the price of the property at the time of registration. It also varies on the circle rates of the region. On the other hand, registration charges are mandatory under section 17 of the Registration Act of the Indian Constitution. It applies to all immovable properties and is based on the market value or sale value of the property.
While stamp duty charges vary across states, registration charges plus other surcharges range between 5-10%. Apart from them, there are other charges also which a buyer has to pay to the lawyers, notaries to carry on the paperwork during the purchase.
A brokerage fee is a fee charged by a broker to execute transactions or provide specialized services. All the brokers charge brokerage fees for services such as purchases, sales, consultations, negotiations, and delivery. Examples of such fees include financial services, insurance, real estate, and delivery services.
However, many buyers did not know that an amount of brokerage fees is also paid by them to the property agent against consultation, negotiation and final transaction. Usually, this fee is secured from the total deal amount.
Builder charges
Apart from the above, developers also charge several other fees which include parking charges, infrastructure development charges including local water, electricity, maintenance, and other amenities, power back up, preferential location charges in case of premium view or floor-rise costs etc. So, a property buyer has to shell out extra money for all these facilities while buying a home.
Miscellaneous charges
A property buyer cannot neglect several other miscellaneous charges that have to borne by them during property purchase. Although they are not much high in value, you cannot abandon them too. TDS of 1% for properties worth more than Rs. 50 lakhs, legal advisory, documentation charges, loan processing etc. are some examples of miscellaneous charges.
Property Insurance
Although not necessary, it is always said that your property must be insured in order to save it from unfortunate circumstances, natural calamities etc. Property insurance is effective only for a particular tenure which needs to be renewed with time. So, to keep the property secure, you have to pay a certain monthly amount which is based on the layout of the house; type of construction materials; and location of the property.
Property Tax
A property tax is an annual tax which is deposited to the civic body that has jurisdiction in that particular area. Whether public, private, residential or commercial, property tax is levied on all the buildings. It is the responsibility of every citizen to pay property tax timely.


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Where To Position Your SUP Fin
Ever wondered where to place your fin in the fin box on your paddle board? Does fin position really matter?
With some inflatable paddle boards you don't get the choice of where to place the fin, it simply clips into the fin box in one position.
However with most high quality SUP's you will normally have a US fin box on the back of the board that allows you to position the fin to customize the performance.
This provides more versatility and a more customized paddling experience.
There are three basic fin positions in which you can place the fin:
- forward
- middle
- or back
Where you will want to place the fin will depend on the type of paddling you are planning to do.
Forward Fin Position
When you place the fin in the fin box, slide it forward toward the nose of the board.
This is where you will want your fin if you are doing any SUP surfing. With the fin in the forward position the board will be easier to turn right and left and to pmaneuver.
For example if you plan to take either the Crusader or the Spark out in the surf the forward fin position will serve you best as you'll be able to make quick turns.
Center Fin Position
Placing the fin in the center of the fin box is the most versatile option.
This is where you will usually want your fin placed on the Crusader and the Spark all-around boards when cruising on lakes, rivers or in ocean bays.
This is the best fin position for just cruising around. With the center fin position the board will still maneuver easily yet track fairly straight.
Back Fin Position
Sliding the fin to the back of the fin box, towards the tail of the board will make your SUP harder to turn and maneuver yet it will stiffen the movement so that the board goes straighter for a longer period of time.
The back fin position can be used with the Dynamo touring board if you plan to do longer straight paddles from point A to B.
Experiment with the different fin positions yourself to feel the difference then customize your ride based on your needs.
To learn how to properly install your SUP fin, click HERE.


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Hope Pro2 (Pre-Evo) Replacement Freehub Body
Code: HOPE-PRO2-FHUB
Genuine Hope replacement freehub body.
- Replacement freehub body for the older style Hope Pro2 hubs (NOT Evo)
- Available in alloy or steel versions.
- Includes bearings.
Mr Scourfield Very happy, couldn't find this anywhere else!
Mr Toyama I used aluminum free hub of Hope Pro2 and the spline had worn off. So, I have looked for a steel version for a long time. I am very happy to get this.
CDK Bought as a replacement for the aluminium freehub that had become so badly scored by an array of cassettes over the years that it was almost impossible to remove the last one. A great direct replacement. It's a little weightier but not noticeably so when you're riding.
Mark Hard to find in the US. So ordered it here and the shipping was fast. Customs was slow. But still got it in 2 weeks. Perfect fit on my old hope pro2.
Mr Griffiths I went for the steel option as the old alloy one had split right through! A few added grams but solid reassurance .
Mr Chushev Perfect product, steel version is a lot heavier than the aluminum one, but it's fine because it's not as impactful as rim weight for example. Up side is that it will never dent as the aluminum one does.
Buddingtons I've been using an old Pro2 hub for years and the aluminium freehub has been holding onto cassettes and making them almost impossible to remove for at least my last 3 changes. Hopefully, now I've updated to a steel freehub and fitted a new axle (now 12x142) my hub is future proofed for a few more bikes use!
Genney Excellent Hope quality. I had an old aluminium body free hub previously that was chewed up because I used the wrong cassette. This steel body should solve that. It was easy enough to fit although Hope say you need a special tool to seat the wheel-side seal. I managed without the tool although it did take a few attempts. I like the positive feel of the drive, and the reassuring click click as you freewheel around a bend.
ArguelloJ Freehub works great. Ordered the steel over the aluminum for better durability. There is a slight weight penalty with the steel, but worth it.
Rob Outer bearing of alloy freehub had seized, and the freehub spline had started to break up. Was serviceable, but chose instead to by this steel replacement while it was on offer. Double the weight (150gm vs 75gms) but feels soooo much more up to the task. Love the noisy pawls - saves me using my bell!!
Trevor Iverson Works great, easy to install, taking my old freehub off was another thing though. But once you have the old one off, the rest is super easy. It's Hope, so you know it will perform
Mr dalton A steel freehub body for the Hope pro2 (not evo) hub. Good product, easily installed. The feeling of "spring" that I had in my transmission was not great with the alloy freehub. This, being steel and much harder, gives a better response when I put the foot down. Top Stuff!
Mr Mann Another quality item from Hope, heavier than the aluminium version but at least it won`t get chewed up by the cassette body. Fitted in seconds.
Mr ham fist I managed to damage my original Alu one, so I replaced it with this steel version. I'm not worried about the slight weight difference on my mtb. Came ready to fit with pawls and springs inserted and all greased up - perfect. Quick delivery (as always) from Merlin.
Mr Valtonen I bought the steel version becouse the alloy failed when I was screwing up the cassette lockring. The New steel freehub body seems to be top quality.
Mr Bacon The original alu body on my hub had become quite scarred so I ordered steel replacement. Very pleased with it, excellent quality as always from hope fitted straight on very easily, no hassles and should now not have any problems with the splines getting scarred from the cassette. Would definately recommend.
Mr Ash Lasted 5 years before needing to be replaced because of spline wear


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I have known Paul for about 20 years. He is a man of immense integrity and humility. When he writes something he means it! Many are looking for truth they can rely on. In this book, Paul delivers this big time. Read and be in awe of how good God is!
~ Rob Rufus, senior pastor, City Church International, Hong Kong, from The Gospel in Ten Words
Paul Ellis does an amazing job of revealing the heart of Jesus.
~ Jeremiah Johnson, senior pastor, Grace Point Church, KY, from Letters from Jesus
Paul is a voice of confidence and clarity for a generation coming out of the shadows of an angry God mentality.
~ Ken Spicer, lead pastor, New Creation Church, Beaumont, CA, from AD70 and the End of the World
I have never read anything by Paul Ellis that I didn't love. His laser-sharp focus on Jesus, his commitment to the authority of Scripture, and his gracious demeanor go a long way in clearing the air with the grace and truth of our Savior.
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I cannot recommend Paul's publications highly enough. An absolute God-send and go-to when eyes are opened to the absolute shock-and-awe of God's goodness unveiled in the Person and finished work of Jesus!
~ Richie Lewis, senior pastor, Grace Global Church, New Zealand, via FB
Paul Ellis has written the definitive book on what the gospel truly is all about. After I finished reading the book, I immediately reread it again, it was just that good!
~ Ed Elliott, aka "The Vagabond Evangelist," AMZN review for The Gospel in Ten Words
Paul Ellis' latest book is a breath of fresh air. He has done much here to dispel the fear of end times.
~ Tony Ide, senior pastor, Freedom Life, Perth, Australia, from AD70 and the End of the World
Paul Ellis brings amazing clarity and understanding to grace, which is the very essence of the gospel.
~ Chris Barhorst, pastor, True Life Church, Greenville, OH, from The Hyper-Grace Gospel
Paul Ellis's explanation of grace and sanctification brings a degree of clarity often missed in Christianity today.
~ Clint Byars, pastor, Forward Church, Atlanta, GA, from The Hyper-Grace Gospel
When I stumbled upon the beautiful revelation of the new covenant, it was Paul Ellis's writing that affirmed and helped me make sense of my newfound freedom.
~ Eric Dkystra, pastor, The Crossing Church, USA, from The Gospel in Twenty Questions
I love the way Paul writes and communicates the truth with wit and humor, while his scholarly diligence undergirds and shines through everything he offers.
~ Ralph Harris, best-selling author, from Letters from Jesus
More than ever before, the gospel must be proclaimed with both courage and clarity; courage to a culture consumed with complacency, and clarity to a church confused by inconsistency. It is for these reasons and more, that I gladly commend Paul Ellis to you.
~ Chad M. Mansbridge, senior pastor, Bayside Church International, Australia, from The Gospel in Twenty Questions
I have been reading Paul's writings for a few years now and I have often been encouraged and strengthened by his revelation on the gospel.
~ Wayne Duncan, senior pastor, Coastlands Christian Church, South Africa, from The Gospel in Ten Words
When it comes to crystal-clear New Covenant theology, Paul is a brainiac! He blames everything on Jesus and that's why I love him! He's also a super cool guy to boot!
~ Matt McMillen, Matt McMillen Ministries, via FB
I had been searching the net for my intended sermon against "hyper-grace" theology. I found Escape to Reality and got convicted about mixing grace and works in my preaching for the last twenty years. Yes, I had read books on grace before but it was through the writings of Paul Ellis that God could finally reveal his true character to me.
~ Reinhard L., pastor, Velbert, Germany, from Grace Disco
I have been a Christian for nearly 50 years and a pastor for 10 years, but until I began reading Escape to Reality I never really understood God's amazing grace. Paul Ellis has really opened my eyes. Now I use what I am learning to teach this amazing grace myself.
~ Earl H., pastor, Fort Pierce, FL, from Grace Party
I can think of no better person to respond to the accusations against the modern grace message than my friend, Paul Ellis. His defense is filled with exactly what I would expect—respect, wisdom, and an abundance of grace.
~ Lucas Miles, president, Oasis Network For Churches, from The Hyper-Grace Gospel
The intimidating gospel of our time left me crippled for over 30 years. Paul Ellis's message of grace has been the key to my freedom. I have now boldly stepped out into a missionary adventure carrying this message.
~ José A., missionary, San Juan, Puerto Rico, from Grace Disco
Thank you, Paul for changing my thinking. After 40 years of wrong preaching and problems, I am now preaching the truth found in the grace message. Your weekly email teaching surely changed my ministry.
~ Con B., pastor, Durban, South Africa, from Grace Remix
Paul Ellis writes concisely, yet comprehensively, all the while preaching the truth in grace and love. It's this skill that makes him one of my favorite authors.
~ Phil Drysdale, Phil Drysdale Ministries, from The Hyper-Grace Gospel
Escape to Reality has been such an encouragement to me. It has helped me change my entire perception of how to successfully walk this new creation life and, in turn, relate that to my congregation. Lives are being changed!
~ Andrew B., pastor, Fenton, MI, E2R reader


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|Above is the American version of "King of Mask Singer" and below is the Korean version. Captured from the FOX and MBC YouTube account.
By Dong Sun-hwa
When American broadcaster FOX announced last year that it had purchased the concept for "King of Mask Singer" from South Korean broadcaster MBC, many doubted such a show would succeed in the U.S.
But when FOX released a trailer of its version early this month, the most critical element of the show ― the masks ― wowed viewers.
Thanks to the spectacular masks and costumes, the celebrities are unrecognizable. The masks are adorned with flashy decorations, including what look like real diamonds and fur. The rabbit mask is particularly striking, with its eyes shining in red just like a real animal.
Watch the trailer: bit.ly/2nEQbts
FOX reportedly spent up to $180,000 on each mask, which can be used only once and thrown away, in case its user is eliminated in the knock-out first stage. Such lavish spending reflects the broadcaster's confidence that that show will be a success.
"It looks amazingly different and everything's so.... elaborate... but i am excited! ― waiting to see how this'll turn out," an American YouTube user wrote after watching the trailer.
Another YouTube viewer wrote: "These costumes are on another spiritual level."
|The American version of "King of Mask Singer." Captured from YouTube account of FOX
Hollywood scale?
Why did FOX spend so much on each mask? Was it worth the investment?
Oh Noo-ri, an MBC producer involved in the deal with FOX, said there was a "huge gap" in production costs between Korea and the U.S.
"Korean style focuses on singers' voices, while American style accentuates the 'show' aspect," the producer said.
In fact, FOX basically targets a global audience, so its budget reflects the scale.
Having fewer singers in one episode than MBC is another reason for FOX to spend more on the masks. And the last possible reason is the relatively short per-episode running time ― 40 minutes for FOX and 110 minutes for MBC.
"The budget is big and the set is used for only a small number of cast members," the producer said.
MBC first aired its masked singing contest in 2015 and has pleased numerous people every Sunday evening.
The first episode of FOX's "The Masked Singer" will be aired in January.
|The American version of "King of Mask Singer." Captured from YouTube account of FOX


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NEW YORK – thanks for a cracking few days !!! such a beautiful / warm busk and last nights gig in brooklyn was unbelievable 🙂 what a crowd !!! see you guys again at the The Beacon Theatre in march . tickets available from https://passengermusic.com/tickets.html
big thanks also to SiriusXM Radio , The New York Times , Paste Magazine , Soundcheck (WNYC Radio) , Billboard for the amazing support !
we're off to Edmonton Folk Music Festival – really looking forward to this one !! see you guys soon x
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Lesson details
Social Studies
Causes and Effects of World Conflicts
Characteristics of Culture
Impact of World War II
Economic, Humanitarian, and Diplomatic Effects of WWII
The Impact of the Holocaust
The impact of cultural factors on cooperation and conflict
No technology necessary, but computers with presentation software and internet access may aid in completion of the lesson progression.
Handout 5A: Rudy at Auschwitz, Handout 5B: Ben at Auschwitz; Handout 5C: Pincus at Auschwitz; Handout 5D: Renee in a Work Camp; Handout 5E: Bluma in a Concentration Camp
South Carolina Voices: Lessons from the Holocaust - Teaching Lesson Five
The Holocaust lessons were created to help students learn about the Holocaust from the testimonies of Holocaust survivors. Lesson 5 deals with the sad legacy of Concentration Camps.The goal of this lesson is to focus on the Holocaust experiences of South Carolinians to personalize the experience for students.


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Starring: Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Queen Latifa, Richard Gere, John C. Reilly
Writer/creator: Based on the musical play "Chicago" directed and choreographed by Bob Fosse for the stage
Format: DVD and VHS
Genre: Musical/Crime drama* (loosely defined)
Rating: PG-13
Reviewed by Cherie Jung
It's not just a musical, although it has a number of catchy tunes that you'll be humming long after the end credits roll.
This is a tuneful little tale of murder, cell blocks, courts, and corruption. There's no mystery to it. We know whodunit. We just don't know if she's gonna get away with it.
Roxie Hart (Renee Zellweger), a naive young dancer/singer wannabe takes revenge against her no good, no account, lying lover. She ends up behind bars. She meets "Mamma" (Queen Latifa) the warden. She meets her idol, another murderess, named Velma Kelly (Catherine Zeta-Jones). She gets a lawyer (Richard Gere). She goes to court. A court where Justice isn't as blind as it should be. "And that's Chicago..." as Richard Gere's character is heard to exclaim.
Words cannot fully describe the sheer enjoyment of watching this movie. The characters are sexy and full of life. The songs and dance numbers are amazing. You'll be dancing in your seat! The casting is so precise that you'll find yourself wondering how did they get everyone to blend together so well? Of course the three major stars are marvelous but so, too, are Queen Latifa (who steals every scene she is in) and John C. Reilly who portrays Roxie's much put upon husband. He sings one of the most unforgettable songs of the entire film. It will have you dabbing away the tears from your eyes.
Rent the video if you have your doubts about liking it, but I suspect you'll be buying your own copy once you've seen the show.
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Hey Disney Style fans—Natalie here! For those who don't know me, I have a passion for DIY-ing just about anything, but particularly love stitching Disney embroidery hoops to decorate your home! Pirates of the Caribbean is one of my favorite attractions at Disneyland, so I never miss a chance to ride it when I visit the Park. And today, we're celebrating its 50th anniversary with a trio of embroidery hoops inspired by the attraction! For this DIY, I was inspired by the pink and burgundy hues of the attractions' concept art, the fun fashion trends of the '60s (the ride opened in 1967), and of course, the pirates.
Here's what you'll need for the first one, which is inspired by the attraction's streamlined pastel building in New Orleans Square:
Attraction Building Hoop Supplies:
- Embroidery needle
- Felt sheets (One of each: pink, grey, light grey, burgundy, light brown, brown)
- Vintage Fabric
- Large (8") Embroidery Hoop
- Embroidery Thread
- Glue
- White Puff Paint
- Sewing Pins
- Cut a square (10×10 inches) of vintage fabric and pull it tight around the inner hoop frame. Secure the fabric inside the hoop by snapping on the outer frame and tightening the screw. Make sure your fabric is pulled extra tight.
- Now it's time to cut out all your felt pieces. I made this handy-dandy template for you guys so you know what to cut out and in what color. Cut out everything and set the pieces aside.
- Start with the large rectangles, two pink and one maroon. Stack them and secure with sewing pins. Place the maroon one over the edge of the bottom, so you have enough room to trim it.
- Stitch those pieces on and cut the bottom felt piece to fit the wooden edge of the circular hoop. Glue the bottom edge to secure.
- Next, take a look at how the building should fit together and start stacking your remaining felt pieces. Use sewing pins to secure, and then start to stitch. Your stitches should be taught, but not so tight that they dig deep into the felt.
- Last, take your two brown "shield" pieces and sew only the dark brown one on. Use the puff paint to create a small skull and crossbones on the light one and let dry overnight.
- Sew on your puff-painted piece. You're almost done!
- When you feel like your building is complete, it's time to stitch up the back. Cut out a piece of felt to the circumference of the inner hoop, glue it in the back, cut the edges of the fabric, and then thread up the back. There are a number of ways to "complete" the back of a hoop, and Pinterest is the best resource for ideas. On my "Zip-A-DIY" board you can find a few different methods as well.
'Yo-Ho' Hoop Supplies
- Embroidery needle
- Maroon Fabric
- Small (4") Embroidery Hoop
- Embroidery Thread
- Thin marker
- Cut a 5 x 5-inch square of burgundy fabric and pull it tight around the inner hoop frame. Secure the fabric inside the hoop by snapping on the outer frame on and tightening the screw. Make sure your fabric is pulled extra tight.
- Use a thin marker to outline the phrase "yo-ho, yo-ho". I have made this a little easier for you guys by creating a graphic you can trace. The easiest way to do this is to gently tape your hoop to the screen of your computer or tablet and use the backlight to trace the design.
- Now you are all set to start stitching! If you want a thinner design, make sure to split your thread to get your desired thickness.
- What's great about embroidery is you can really begin wherever you want, there isn't a correct way to do it. For this design I used mostly split stitch. I reference the stitch here if you're not quite sure what that means.
- Stitch until your words are all filled out, and then close up the back just like the other hoop.
'Pirate's Life' Hoop Supplies
- Embroidery needle
- Medium (5") Embroidery Hoop
- Red Embroidery Thread
- Micro Felt Red Marker
- Prep your hoop just like the other two with a tan 7×7-inch fabric.
- Use a thin marker to outline the phrase "A pirate's life for me." Here is the template for this one! Again, the easiest way to do this is to gently tape your hoop to the screen of your computer or tablet, and use the backlight to trace the design.
- Use the same stitching method as the second hoop, but on this one just stitch the outline and not fill in the words.
- Once you are done with the stitching, use the thin red marker to fill in the words to give them a two-toned, three dimensional effect.
- Stitch up the back, and you have a beautiful set of hoops to show off your appreciation for the Pirates of the Caribbean!
I hope you guys have fun with these and put your own spin on them! If you have a troubleshooting question or other craft emergency you can always send me a tweet. For other hoop art and DIY ideas, you can find me on YouTube or on my blog, Ariel and Alder.


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What are sweetened beverages?
The term can apply to any beverage that contains added sugar, naturally occurring sugars, or alternative sweeteners.
Why focus on beverages?
According to a report from Euromonitor International, beverages are becoming a key traffic driver.1 The more you offer, the wider audience you can reach. A strong beverage portfolio can help you hit a wider range of price points without reducing your margins. It is also an effective way to boost between-meal traffic, as an attractive beverage menu can encourage customers to stop in for coffee or smoothies.
1. Euromonitor report: Beverages in consumer foodservice: what you drink is who you are. March 2012


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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan Medicine orthopaedic surgeons successfully performed the first total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty procedures at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care.
Total knee and total hip arthroplasty, also known as total knee and total hip replacement, are procedures previously only available at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.
"We're very excited to offer our patients in Livingston County the ability to have these procedures in their own community, instead of having to commute to the hospital," said Andrew Urquhart, M.D., an orthopaedic surgeon and service chief of hip and knee replacement.
Total knee replacement involves surgeons removing damaged cartilage in the knee and replacing it with an artificial joint. Patients typically recover in six to 12 weeks. Total hip replacement is necessary when the hip joint has worn down. The ball and socket of the hip joint are removed and replaced with an artificial joint. Patients typically recover from this surgery in two to six weeks with return to full activities allowed at six weeks.
"Hip and knee replacements in typically healthy patients do not require a hospital stay," Urquhart said. "That's why we are able to now offer this at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care. Patients have the surgery performed in one of the operating rooms at the facility and then are moved into a recovery area where they are monitored and work with physical therapy to be safe to go home. The Center has the ability and staffing to monitor patients overnight, if needed. Then the patient is able to finish their recovery at home."
The Brighton Center for Specialty Care, opened in September 2018, is equipped with four operating rooms, with the ability to add two more in the future, to provide these types of outpatient surgeries. Located at 7500 Challis Road, the three-level, 297,000 square feet facility also houses more than 50 adult and pediatric specialty services, including cancer, cardiovascular, MRI and more.
Brian Bantle, 43, was the first patient to undergo total knee replacement surgery at the Center.
After experiencing a basketball injury at 18-years-old, Bantle had experienced pain and issues with his knee. He consulted with his orthopaedist and the surgery was determined to be his best treatment option.
"I had a terrific experience having my knee surgery performed at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care," Bantle said. "Everybody was on top of their game and it was easy to go to the Center."
The Center also offers physical therapy and follow-up appointments for post-operative patients through the Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Musculoskeletal Center.
Patients can schedule a consultative appointment with an orthopaedist at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care by calling 810-263-4000.
To learn more about the Brighton Center for Specialty Care, please visit http://www.uofmhealth.org/bcsc.
About Michigan Medicine
At Michigan Medicine, we create the future of healthcare through the discovery of new knowledge for the benefit of patients and society; educate the next generation of physicians, health professionals and scientists; and serve the health needs of our citizens. We pursue excellence every day in our three hospitals, 125 clinics and home care operations that handle more than 2.3 million outpatient visits a year.
Michigan Medicine includes the top ranked U-M Medical School and the University of Michigan Health System, which includes the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, University Hospital, the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and the Rogel Cancer Center. The U-M Medical School is one of the nation's biomedical research powerhouses, with total research funding of more than $470 million.
More information is available at www.michiganmedicine.org.


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Documenting the Fungi of Hampshire
Current Name: Lactarius quietus
Original Name: Lactarius quietus
Date: 9 Nov 2013
Sitename: New Forest: Emery Down: Millyford Bridge
Collector: E. Janke
Determiner: E. Janke
Associated organism: Quercus
Substrate: soil
Foray: HF1326
FRDBI No: 0
HFRG No: 50944
All records are displayed to 1Km (4fig) accuracy or less.
All photographs are of this record.
Records from the FRDBI and this site are covered by a Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial-Share Alike 2.0 licence
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I don't know what you think of your job or your work environment, but let me place on record - I love my job!
I can hear the voices of dismay! What is this sicko talking about? Virtually everyone hates their job and can offer a thousand reasons why no one should have much enthusiasm for their work. I repeat. I love my job! Yes, let it sink in... Now let me tell you why and why you (as an educationist) should too.
I work in a sector in this country that draws 20% of the national budget, ie R200 billion in 2013, and which produces shoddy returns...56% of our learners exit before reaching Grade 12 in high school and of those who do arrive in Grade 12, less than 80% pass with about 30% achieving a bachelors pass.
It gets better (or worse) at primary school level. Research shows that many teachers don't have sufficient content knowledge and our annual national assessments show our learners have shocking levels of competence in literacy and numeracy. 85% of the education budget is spent on salaries. I should be depressed, but I'm not.
You see, every educator in this country owes the nation. Every child that fails to complete their schooling is an indictment on our profession. You see, we are educators, influencers - we hold the future in our hands every day, for +-200 days a year over 12 years. We create the future flow of society and whether it will meander to the sea of knowledge, critical thinking, usable skills and innovation or straight into the desert of hopelessness, failure and decay. An educator actually has such enormous power! How can you not love to know this?
Let me ask you...as a manager of a school, learning area, grade, manager of your class...when you look at the children you service, what do you see? Do you see possibility, a blank canvas, waiting to display the output of your creative hand in all its splendor or do you see a daily nightmare straight from "the Exorcist"? And if our children are your daily nightmare, why do you see them that way? Is it their tacky shoes, dirty lunch boxes, there too-often-worn soiled shirts or that their parents are unemployed? Or because they ask too many questions, they have parents interested in their achievement, that their parents actually want to be involved or the high expectation of the SGB? or is it because you don't know how to unlock their brain? or is it all of the aforementioned? And is it fair to the children standing or sitting in front of you everyday? Do you know that even when you fail, they carry the burden of your failure!
So, I love my job as an educationist, because I know I can change the world, because everyday I touch the learning experiences of our children, I influence the future. I set and reset the course of our country, and I love knowing that I have such power and responsibility. Do you love your job?


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RFuW Engineering, Ltd. is a privately held, Malaysian based company.
Offer cutting edge, world class RF & Microwave products from the world's most customer friendly business environment. ""No hassles, no bureaucratic headaches, no twenty questions."" Just fast, polite customer service and an ironclad customer satisfaction guarantee.
Founded by industry veterans in 2014 to provide RF & Microwave products designed, developed, and manufactured within Asia targeting a global clientele of OEMs.
RFuW Engineering's founders have over 50 years RF & MW business experience and understand what the customer values: Performance, Quality, Price & Reliable Service.
Over the past decade OEMs in the RF & MW market place have become victimized by large scale, industrial consolidation fueled by numerous central banks easy money policies. Instead of employing these easy money policies to fund traditional research & development efforts, the vast majority of firms have instead launched into stock buy back programs or acquisitions, neither of which actually grows the overall market. While this process enriches the supplier's Board of Directors and senior management staff, it does little for the customer or the employees. While the acquiring firm will claim potential synergistic savings to justify their actions, recent history suggests that in most cases this industry consolidation process results in higher prices and tremendous increase in the level of uncertainty of future product support. Further, the associated sea changes in personnel and migration of manufacturing sites is a breeding ground for potential quality problems. In the end, customers and employees are the real victims.
RFuW Engineering, Ltd. was founded as a privately owned entity, with zero debt, and registered in one of the most business friendly legal environments to combat this unhealthy industry trend. RFuW Engineering, Ltd. offers RF & Microwave OEMs a way out of this matrix and into an alternative reality.
RFuW Engineering production facility is located in Malaysia and has over 25 years experience building RF modules, components, diodes, coaxial packages for several top RF & MW semiconductor OEMs.
Over 25 years experience in high volume RF & MW component and subsystem assemblies.
Provides full range of assembly processes: ceramic, plastic, glob top & metal can.
Wire bonding services
Wafer sawing, probing, mapping & Waffle packing
Full RF Testing
Packing Options: tape & reel, tubes, trays, gel packs
Facility: 21,600 sq ft
Engineering: 19
Manufacturing: 53
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Nawazuddin Saddiqui who is a co_star of Salman Khan in the bollywood movie "Bajrangibhaijaan", is telling us his feelings about SRK and Salman Khan.
In a report, he said that i am not consider bothof them as my my seniors but i actually consider them as my collegues on set. This is because i am feeling uneasy when i consider them as my seniors but as co_actors and co_stars. He said, he does not want to think aout the prominence of big stars like SRK and Salman Khan as he considers them as collegues when he is performing. When i am on set SRK and Salman are co_actors for me. If i start thinking that i am working with Salman Khan as an actor, i won't be able to improve the character that i am playing.


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Lil Wayne Jumps On 'Pillowtalk' RemixFebruary 26, 2016
Zayn grabs another big name and proves he can rap, too.
Say what you want about Lil Wayne, he's one of rap's biggest success stories.
Zayn continues to demonstrate he must've spent the last year networking like crazy, as the Young Money rapper is just the latest in a string of A-list names to record with the former One Direction singer. As expected, the track is super explicit and takes the already **** #1 hit to new extremes:
The remix is unique in that it features Malik rapping for the first time, as if he wasn't vocally talented enough, it appears he's got mad flow as well. Is there anything he can't do?
Zayn caused online controversy last week when he revealed his Mind Of Mine album cover – which bared striking resemblance to Wayne's Tha Carter III cover. Zayn hit back against claims of copying, tweeting that he "ain't tryna be no rapper". Clearly since he jumped on the remix, Wayne didn't consider himself ripped off by the 23-year-old at all!
The remix is available on iTunes now, as well as his newly premiered video for It's You.