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The Golden Leaf children at the end of the Autumn term were:
James FJ, Freddie, Serenna, Zac LT, Jack, Tilly, Millie, Hannah, Dylan R, Robbi.
They are invited to attend a 'Golden breakfast' with Miss Phibbs or Mrs Salter.
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Outstanding achievement awards are presented in year groups rather than in classes. The children awarded at the end of the Autumn term were: Archer, Erin, Arthur, Eira, Oliver H, Leona, Dylan R, Charlie C.
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Blast for the past! The shadow of the events of 1968 still afflict America. The serial murders of both King and Kennedy, the rise of the right – and "The War".
Nina Simone Talks Black Pride in This Rare, Beautifully Animated Interview From 1968
Through the '60s and '70s, Nina Simone essentially soundtracked the American civil rights movement, emerging as one of the era's most brilliant, bluntly political artists, and one who was reluctant to speak to white interviewers for fear of misrepresentation. A rare exception to that rule came in 1968, when European jazz singer Lilian Terry talked with the legend at her home in Mt. Vernon.
That interview, which never aired in the United States, has been beautifully animated in the latest installment of Blank on Blank. In it, Simone and Terry start with some light, discursive chat before segueing into a sober discussion of Martin Luther King Jr.'s recent assassination. Simone concludes by noting that "it's a lot of hell and a lot of violence, but I feel more alive now than I ever have in my life."

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For more than 100 years, Michigan-based Herman Miller has played a central role in design, producing timeless classics by the best designers and architects, like George Nelson, Charles and Ray Eames and Alexander Girard. Featuring 10 chapters and thousands of illustrations, this new monograph tells the Herman Miller story like never before, making it an indispensable addition to the bookshelves of design-lovers around the globe.
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Richard K. Burdick
Arizona State University
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Merck & Co., Inc.
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Eli Lilly and Company
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Bristol-Myers Squibb
Tsai-Lien Lin
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Eli Lilly and Company
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Sanofi Genzyme
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Seattle Genetics
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Medimmune LLC
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Rainmaker (USA | 2018, 19 min)
Directed by: Kristen Hester
Cast: Katherine Cronyn, Craig Ng, Kira Bennett
"Rainmaker" is the story of K, a young woman trapped in the downward spiral of an eating disorder. Cut off from her spirituality and artistic ability, K searches for love and affirmation in the arms of a demonic entity which represents her affliction in both its lethal and seductive aspects. K realizes that she must choose between confronting her demon or subjecting her little girl, Honor, to the same fate. The film covers one afternoon and evening and ends with the child's desperate question to her mother – "Will you be here in the morning?"


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MONTEREY, Calif. – Harding Steinbrenner Racing rookie Colton Herta won Sunday's season-closing Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey while Team Penske's Josef Newgarden secured his second NTT IndyCar Series crown in the last three years at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.
Herta (No. 88 Capstone Turbine Honda), who started on the pole, led 83 of the 90 laps to easily hold off Team Penske's Will Power (No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet) by 0.5878 of a second on the 11-turn, 2.238-mile permanent road course. It was the second win of the season for the 19-year-old sensation, who won earlier this season at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas to become the youngest race winner in series history.
Newgarden (No. 2 Hitachi Chevrolet), who came into the double-points race with a 41-point lead over Andretti Autosport's Alexander Rossi (No. 27 NAPA AUTO PARTS Honda) and 42 over teammate Simon Pagenaud (No. 22 DXC Technology Team Penske Chevrolet), was able to clinch the series championship with an eighth-place finish. Newgarden joined Sam Hornish Jr. as the only Americans to win multiple series titles since 1995 while giving team owner Roger Penske his 16th series crown.
Pagenaud finished fourth in the race and second in the series championship, 25 back of Newgarden. Rossi took sixth to finish third in the championship, 33 back of the champion. Five-time series champion Scott Dixon (No. 9 PNC Bank Honda) rounded out the podium with a third-place finish and fourth in the title race.
Despite Herta collecting the win as well as bonus points for the pole, leading a lap and leading the most laps, it was not enough for him to overtake Chip Ganassi Racing's Felix Rosenqvist (No. 10 NTT DATA Honda) for the NTT IndyCar Series Rookie-of-the-Year honors. Rosenqvist, a 28-year-old Swede, made a strong run after starting 14th to finish fifth and hold off Herta for the rookie award.
The win for Honda was its eighth of the year while clinching its second consecutive Engine Manufacturer's championship.
All on-track action shown live on various NBC Sports platforms.
Second-generation driver wins two races; Rosenqvist wins rookie honors.
Newgarden started the season right and ended it even better.
This week's battle features passes by Rosenqvist, Rahal.
One-time series champion and Indianapolis 500 winner was in last point after his first pit stop.
He got angry. We got a show.
Chip Ganassi's lead driver is always in the hunt for NTT IndyCar Series championships.
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WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca (previously known as Laguna Seca Raceway) is a paved road racing track used for both auto racing and motorcycle racing, originally constructed in 1957 near both Salinas and Monterey, California, USA.The current racetrack is 2.238 miles (3.602 km) in length with a 300 foot (91 m) elevation change. It has eleven turns, including the famous "Corkscrew" at Turns 8 and 8A. A variety of racing, exhibition and entertainment events are held at the raceway, ranging from superkarts to American Le Mans racing to music festivals.The name Laguna Seca is Spanish for "dry lake". The area where the track is was originally a lake. The course was originally built around the lake, which has since dried up entirely. An artificial pond has since been added.
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This is a roadie free radio interview with Bill and John Kane who has been documenting his work.
https://youtu.be/Lrqx1Achomo (https://youtu.be/Lrqx1Achomo)
Many people today have no idea how hard it was to put together a system back in those days.
It is VERY easy these days, with much better tools.
Some of us are old enough to remember though I had never heard the term "footlight" monitor before I listened to the interview.Scott,
To me Prism was the turning point where you could spec an arena touring grade system and buy into the business. Before that providers differentiated themselves with their systems.
Pay to play is a new concept. You do still need skill and experience to operate it.
Funny how popular footlights were, and then seemed to almost vanish from rock and roll once footlight monitors took up all the down stage real estate. With in ear monitors more popular, footlights are making there way back.
By the mid 1980s there were a variety of viable pay to play systems available from EAW, JBL, Martin, Meyers, Turbosound, and some others capable of arena touring, though the largest national touring companies were still using their own proprietary systems.
Don't know if by "Prism" you are referring to ShowCos Prism systems, but as far as I know they were proprietary cabinets owned only by ShowCo until Clair bought ShowCo around the turn of last century. At that time Clair had recently developed their own line arrays, and were phasing out of the S4 era that had lasted from the 1970s, as the Line Array Era ushered in in 1992 by L Acoustics VDosc systems had already took hold big time along with the preponderance of ever increasing video production.
The 1986+ era Prism systems were the first large scale vertically rigged systems using a variety of different, but same size cabinet types to result in a scalable, more uniform vertical array dispersion with enough horsepower to cover stadiums.
Yes, I should have been more specific and mentioned the Showco boxes. I thought they sold them to other providers. I was very young, impressionable and probably inebriated in the mid 80's. The first time I heard/saw the boxes was for ZZ Top's Eliminator show. That would have been more like 84.
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Carl Saxton, seminarian and postulant for Holy Orders sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church in Willow Park, has been invited to do an Anglican immersion internship this summer at the Anglican Communion Office for Continuing Indaba in London, England. The internship will be under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Jo Bailey Wells, the newly named chaplain for the Archbishop of Canterbury and a consultant with the ACO Continuing Indaba office. The internship includes a balance between work at the Anglican Communion Office with Continuing Indaba and a Church of England placement for 8 – 10 weeks.
When writing to Sewanee's School of Theology, Mtr. Wells said she especially wanted someone who is fully informed regarding global Anglicanism and "has a good theological head on their shoulders." The Rev. Kathryn Young, Director of Contextual Education at Sewanee, chose Carl for this honor. He is the only student invited to the internship, which begins in June.
The internship carries no stipend or travel (though room and board are included). St. Francis of Assisi, Willow Park, will hold a rummage sale to benefit Carl and his wife, Laura, from 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. on Saturday, May 4, at 1204 E. Bankhead Drive, Weatherford, TX.
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HCDC Office of Innovation + Creativity's technical assistance program uses the "Economic Gardening" (EG) model which is an entrepreneurial approach to economic development that seeks to grow the local economy from within. Its premise is that local entrepreneurs create the companies that bring new wealth and economic growth to a region in the form of jobs, increased revenues, and a vibrant local business sector. This model has been in existence for over three decades in the United States and has been implemented in more than 20 states, in some cases as a statewide economic development initiative.
Currently, work is in progress with our 10 pilot companies. Through EG we are providing targeted business intelligence to our companies in order to drive strategic decisions that will accelerate their growth. We completed our EG engagement with two of them in October 2018. A program exit interview was also completed with both companies. We expect to complete all pilot company program engagements in January 2019.
Our first program completion was with Standard Bariatrics. Standard Bariatrics is a Cincinnati-based surgical device company focused on the innovative development and commercialization of medical devices for the surgical treatment of obesity. Our results and feedback have been excellent. Matt Sokany, President and CEO stated: "Standard Bariatrics was approached by Karla Boldery from HCDC's Office of Innovation + Creativity with an opportunity to partner through the technical assistance/ EG pilot. Following the vetting process and two input sessions, we described the need to identify new customers within a specific niche. Standard Bariatrics didn't have the marketing resources and primary data access to find these high-value customers. With the help of the HCDC's Office of Innovation + Creativity, and the access to its extensive marketing resources and capabilities, we identified up to 200 potential high-value customers and their critical information for our sales representatives to follow up with. We expect to realize sales potential of over $1M in revenue through this partnership and provide quick ROI, which is critically important for a startup or any size business."
"OIC results from working with our pilot companies have been great and feedback received from the companies who have finished the pilot program has been excellent," says Director of Innovation Services Karla Boldery. "As we continue to leverage data input from our companies and implementing lessons learned, we will further improve our process and effectiveness, and we will track progress and impact from our efforts to determine needs from these companies that can help accelerate their growth."
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Denniston International provided technical assistance to St. Vincent and the Grenadines first--and only--group home for abused girls. Our organization was instrumental in the development of policies and procedures for the Home, as well as a player in the initial development of the project.
Years before New York State mandated free preschool programs, Denniston International worked to fill this gap in the small village of Cold Spring, New York. The organization works with an area preschool to provide free preschool for a local Spanish-speaking family. Currently, one of the children attends elementary school, and the English she learned at the preschool level helped her acclimate much more easily into the elementary school climate.
Perhaps the thing that Denniston Internationl does best is to step in and step up when children, families and communities are slipping through the cracks. Our organization tries to "do something" when the feeling of what to do may feel overwhelming. We have partnered with families in need of home repairs as well as paid sports fees for children who could not afford to play Little League baseball in the true belief that small acts create great change.
We have worked with a our main partner school, St. Joseph's Convent Marriaqua since our inception. Over the years, donors have provided funds for school fees, uniforms, transport, books and food for these students. Many of these students have gone on to college and now are contributing members of their communities.


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No, turns out it isn't April.
Lohan for PM!
Troubled wildchild turned Brexit commenter Lindsay Lohan has accepted the challenge of turning on Kettering for Christmas, in order to "redeem her political reputation". Lindsay, who is currently having a rest in the UK, displayed a hitherto unknown talent for political analysis as the referendum results poured in last week, …
I used to live in Kettering (working for
a pittancePegasus Software). Now I live in Brackley. Same county but about as far away from it as is possible, which due to Northamptonshire's shape means nearly fifty miles away :)
It was okay as a town in the late 80s but not particularly friendly. And Weetabix is made in Burton Latimer which at the time I was there seemed to be a village a couple of miles outside of Kettering. I do wonder how it changed when the link road to the M1 was completed. It may have changed for the better, I've been told it's grown a lot.
That extension to the Newlands centre they took forever to build? They extended the extension too. Last time I saw it a few years ago, most of it that isn't bargain bucket-shops is empty.
For anyone else, the chief employers in the county were shoe factories, which all went down the pan in the 80s and several places never recovered. There weren't any union gobshites or plucky brass bands to make films about, but at least there was a small tranny contingent to give a pathetically short-lived moment of hope before the last factory got quietly smothered in its sleep (ref. 'Kinky Boots').
On the other hand, the A14 does provide an excellent means of avoiding the whole town.
(Although it sadly chops up several sections of old railway track that used to provide excellent countryside walks away from Kettering. At least some of those are being restored around the Stanwick Lakes on the A45, though with less of the fun of traversing the gaping holes in the old Nene bridges between Woodford and Irthlingborough).
Kettering is internationally known as the home of the Kettering Group of satellite trackers.
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defined Kettering as "the marks left in the skin after sitting in a wicker chair."
I just happened to remember that - 35 years on.
(ISTR "Ludlow" was described as "the folded piece of paper to steady a table" with a note that "before he was supplied with prosthetic legs, Sir Douglas Bader used to get around on a massive pair of Ludlows").
Yes they have gas :-) but not a lot else these days :-(
It was a thriving market town until the Council turned the market square into 'The Restaurant Sector', and the High Street died due to the loss of market day foot-fall. It's mainly charity and empty shops now, with most of the chains in large out-of-town sites, just off the A14.
At least there is still Wicksteed Park.
Kettrin and the surrounding areas gained quite unique accents during the height of the Shoe Industry as workers condensed their utterances to fit into the gaps between machine noises. Rowl (Rothwell) was probably the most impenetrable, with even the fledgling BBC Radio Northampton taking the p1ss!
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Succession Planning and Real Estate in the UAE
Any expatriates living in the UAE are unaware that in the absence of a formal Will recognised under the UAE legal system, the process of transferring ownership of their local real estate assets after death can prove time consuming, costly and fraught with legal complexity for their family members left behind.
Will Sharia inheritance rules apply to all or part of an Expatriate's UAE assets?
Inheritance issues for all Muslims (UAE nationals or expatriates) are dealt with in accordance with Sharia rules as those rules are codified in the Law of Personal Status (Federal Law No. 28 of 2005) which governs UAE inheritance law. However, for expatriates who are non-Muslims, the law of the deceased's nationality can be applied in most circumstances, provided the right steps are taken. The UAE Civil Code stipulates that the law of the home country of a non-Muslim can be applied to matters of inheritance as defined by Article 17 (1), which states "inheritance shall be governed by the law of the deceased at the time of his death".
If there is no formal Will, the division of assets is governed by the mandatory Sharia rules reflected in the Inheritance Law. Typically, the husband or wife, son, daughter, father and mother would inherit a portion of the estate after debts are satisfied. Whilst this default position applies to all Muslims irrespective of their nationality, there is an 'opt out' available to individuals who are both expatriates and non-Muslims.
To expand on this, Article 1(2) of the Law of Personal Status allows non-Muslim expatriates, with assets in the UAE to make a Will under the law of the country of their home legal nationality (i.e. the country of their passport), to govern succession to the expatriate's UAE estate instead of the Sharia-based rules. However, the Will must be proved in the formal legal fashion before the UAE Inheritance Court, a process greatly expedited if the individual making the Will previously had the Will translated into Arabic and notarised in the UAE; or arranged for the Will to be formally registered with the courts in Dubai.
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Launched in May 2015, DIFC Resolution No. 4 of 2014 allows non-Muslims to register Wills in respect of their Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah real estate assets with the DIFC Wills Service Centre ("WSC"). The benefit of registration of a Will at the DIFC WSC allows individuals to have testamentary freedom to dispose their assets as they wish by aid of a simple probate process before the DIFC courts. The DIFC WSC currently offers any eligible individual with the options of a (a) guardianship will; (b) property will; (c) full will; or (d) free zone company will. The registration fee for a single DIFC Will is currently set at AED 10,000 plus VAT, with the other Wills carrying differing registration fees. MOU's have been concluded with the DED and with the Dubai Land Department to facilitate the smooth operation of DIFC probate process, at least so far as Dubai assets are concerned.
Is it possible for a Non-Muslim to register a Will with Dubai Courts?
The Ruler of Dubai recently approved Law No. 15 of 2017, which relates to estate management and execution of Wills of Non-Muslims in Dubai. This new law will permit registration of Wills by Non-Muslims with the local courts. However, this law has not yet been implemented and is currently awaiting a decision of the Chairman of the Executive Council.
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The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department allows for the registration of Non-Muslim Wills. Under an Abu Dhabi Will, a non-Muslim can have full testamentary capacity to leave their Abu Dhabi assets to their heirs and not be subject to Sharia inheritance rules. The process is relatively simple and straightforward and the registration cost of the Will is currently set at AED 5,500.
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This was made in the late 1980's, although it certainly feels
like it was made earlier than that. It is really awful. Kids may like it, but
otherwise, I can't really see many adults enjoying unless they are hard-core
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You may not want impressionable kids to watch it, since it's a) really stupid,
and b) has some kids teasing other kids, which may seem like bullying to some.
The movie/special focuses on Judy and her friends, who are crazy about a rock
star that comes to town. They somehow get involved in this other espionage
Although it came out in the 1980's and takes place in the future, it still has
kids wearing dunce caps and going to the malt shop. I guess they tried to keep
it as "retro" as possible, but instead it just comes over as dated. The Rock
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The tunes are all bad and forgettable, but they are harmless. I think very small
children will probably enjoy the movie as it's fun and silly.
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I found this little piece of ephemera in our library. It's a tongue-and-cheek "Arctic Expert Quiz" that likely dates from the 1970s (or earlier) printed on old, smooth mimeograph paper. Now, before anyone gets their parka in a knot, some of these questions could apply equally to boreal, temperate, or tropical field sites (and heck – even lab work!). So grab that grain of salt, and dive on in! If you want a larger image, just click on the page.
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Performance metrics | What gets measured, gets done
Developed over thirty years ago and still popular today, the balanced scorecard is a management tool. It helps organisations measure their performance in relation to key aspects of their strategy, and vision. The concept has evolved over time and covers four business perspectives. Being: financial performance; customer focus; internal processes, and organisational capacity. Furthermore, key performance indicators and performance metrics reflect progress, focusing employee attention on these areas.
It is not uncommon for workers to be constantly re-prioritising their work activities. It is often said that what gets measured gets done. In general, it means metrics that have the attention of business tend to be those getting measured and improved upon by their employee teams.
In manufacturing, measuring, analysing, and improving metrics can be challenging. Whilst some metrics work well for specific jobs, larger business goals may need combinations of metrics. As a result. Schneider Electric has identified the 28 metrics every plant needs to monitor.
For aligning performance metrics to larger more complex goals, they use the SMART principle (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, and Time-Based).
The relationships between high-level goals and the methods of achieving them is important. This falls under the 'Specific, Measurable and Actionable' are when metrics come into play. Any desired result must have a set of defined measurements, targets, and actions to "move the needle" on the metrics that are leading or lagging indicators of results.
In manufacturing, each major goal may need many metrics. This involves grouping the list of 28 metrics to achieve specific higher-level goals and objectives (e.g. increase quality).
The 'Realistic' element presents its own significant area of challenge. Leaders want teams to stretch and achieve more than they individually perceived as possible. Moreover, if goals are too lofty, and workers don't believe they are achievable, they may give up and disengage.
Since every goal needs quantifying by a deadline or target, the 'time-based' aspect, it needs keeping everyone focused.
Sustainable improvements need a continuous improvement method, cycle that is never fully complete. Measurement and metrics are a central pillar of this continuous improvement cycle.
Identifying performance metrics
The MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) organisation has sponsored relevant research over the past years. This helps manufacturers identify the most important metrics for their businesses. It promotes decision-makers understand of metrics improvements and their relationships to metrics programmes.
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A ROW over the future of a Coventry footpath took a new twist when a High Court judge backed a decision by the City Council to close it.
In the first case of its kind, the Ramblers' Association lost its fight to keep the path linking Windmill Road, in Longford, and Cubbington Road, Aldermans Green, open.
Council leaders claimed the footpath was a "crime generator" which attracted anti-social behaviour.
They imposed gating orders at the site which saw the pathway closed to the public.
But the Ramblers' Association argued that the council had no power to install and operate locked gates across the path because there was insufficient evidence of a "persistent" social problem.
Deputy High Court Judge Michael Supperstone QC, sitting in London, refused to quash the orders and ruled that the council had been entitled to close the footpath.
He said there was evidence that the path was "facilitating the persistent commission of criminal offences or anti-social behaviour".
Martin Key, policy adviser to the Ramblers' Association, which is dedicated to preserving public rights of way, said he was "extremely disappointed" with the ruling.
Mr Key said: "This is the first time gating orders have been tested in the courts. Although we are not totally opposed to such orders, they must be made sparingly as they amount to another erosion of people's freedoms."
The council said ten crimes or incidents of anti-social behaviour that could be directly attributed to the footpath had been reported to the police or an ASB reporting line in the 12 months to August 3, 2006.


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Open Post: Hosted By Pure Golden Sophistication
While reading Go Fug Yourself earlier today, my heart went still and my breath was taken when a sparkly ray of gentility fucked my eyeballs raw. If you're an aficionado of elegance, then you already know that this perfectly tanned dew drop of gorgeousness is former WAG, TV presenter, beauty advisor and overall pride of Britain Lizzie Cundy. Yes, Cundy. That's her ex-husband's last name and she didn't change it back when they got divorced. Who would? When your last name looks like a typo of "cunty," it's a keeper.
Lizzie pretty much just gets attention for running around half-naked, and well, since my forever fashion icon Jodie Marsh's thirst has been quenched and she's retired from that game, somebody's gotta bring the THOTness.
Lizzie Cundy brought loads of demure beauty to the UK premiere of the movie The Hatton Garden Job in London on Tuesday night. It looks like Lizzie was at somebody's grandma's house doing her laundry when she realized that she was late for the event and had no clothes to wear, so she yanked a runner off of granny's dining table, threw it on her body and called it good.
And sure, Lizzie could've really made the angels cry by ditching those basic boring black chonies and bedazzling her cooze area, but she knew that us peons would probably get a concussion from passing out on the floor after being hit with that much demureness. Thank you, Lizzie.
Here's more of Lizzie, who is kind of giving ex-Girl Next Door Bridget in the face, at The Hatton Garden Job premiere and also pictures of her working a highly conservative look at a cancer research benefit.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio Issues A Statement On Chelsea Bomber
"The Chelsea bombing was an attempt to bring our city to its knees. Instead, our NYPD, FBI and federal prosecutors have brought Ahmad Rahimi to justice. His evil was met with the bravery and resiliency of a beautiful neighborhood and an entire city. New York City will never be intimidated. We remain vigilant, resolute and safe. Congratulations to all those involved in this important prosecution."
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"Twenty-first Century Minds: A Guide for Future Historians"
Cultural observations on contemporary American commentators, who shaped the spirit of the times.
©2019 By Darryl John Kennedy
I have spent much of my life overseas, and have studied diverse cultures, as a composer and independent cultural ambassador. I share an American viewpoint, however, with a more detached global view. The following individuals are culturally interesting, as they exemplify leaders in contemporary American media thought. Many of their philosophical approaches and opinions might be dismissed, for example, in China, Nigeria or Turkey. They are all of American types.
They have a certain intellectual cohesion in describing human endeavors, which I found similar. My observations should not be interpreted as a critique or endorsement of these people, their politics, or their accomplishments. Although there are others in the media, whom some would consider more culturally interesting, I found many to be too involved with their career aspirations, political loyalty, or were not open-minded to opposing viewpoints. Those individuals, whom I chose, were fiercely outspoken, and not usually caught in their own dogma. They are, as we all are, prone to regrettable misstatement.
As an alchemist, I view them through a soft human luminescence, much like a pilot looking at the landscape below, without any specific focus. Therefore, any attempt for readers to cherry-pick derogatory soundbites, spoken by any of these individuals, to prove defects in their character, as a way to attack my global observations, is repugnant to reason. These particular Americans all exemplify an Emersonian intellectual self-reliance, making them culturally divisive. I view them as modern American Neo-Platonists. They are analyzed, and each described, as a cultural phenomenon within contemporary American discourse. As the Romans described the spirit of their times, I have also attempted to provide readers in the future a better understanding of our raison d'être in the Twenty-First Century. In this way, future historians might better understand the crumbling world in which we lived, and how humanity allowed it to happen.
This month I chose: Bill Maher, Tucker Carlson and Ted Koppel. I will be adding to this list regularly.
Bill Maher:
Bill Maher is a man of Epicurean design, whose perceptions sometimes border on the profane. His comedic approach is alchemic in nature, blending juxtapositions of verbal ambiguity, sexual overtones, philosophical and historical relevance, with political interpretations, into a focused context of humor. It is exposé in nature. Powerful financial influences usually despise such inquisitive boldness, and attempt to suppress controversial ideas in these kinds of individuals. Although his speech may sometimes include the vulgar, his accomplished skill at the craft of comedy, is not.
His guests often provide a launching pad for Maher to ignite his insights. At times, they reveal their hidden agendas which, although he might agree with emotionally, he despises intellectually, as he sees the fallacies in their arguments. His recent decision to tone down rhetoric against the President, as it could inflame civil unrest, is an example of his rising above the dogma of his followers.
He tries to show a willingness to support a political ideology, which, at the pragmatic level, may solve immediate issues, yet cannot redefine exactly, what a non-conformist's proper code of conduct might look like in a long-term, Americana-geopolitical reality. He has the intuitive ability to uncover cross-references into human nature, through the lens of today's society. He typically uses traditional and predictable methods of comedic tactics for response. When he debases language for entertainment support acceptance, he loses logistical and ethical credibility. When he searches morally within, to hyperbolically describe the ambiguity of today's "Brave New World," through a higher categorical imperative, he is credible and at his best. It is then, that he can, like few others, express the complex and intellectually profound, with piercing humor and devastating eloquence.
Tucker Carlson:
Tucker Carlson's character seems to stem from a childlike curiosity, which gives him a youthful image, regardless of his age. He begins discussions, frequently, with a "some people say" type dialogue, to lay a foundation on which to build his interpretation of beliefs. It is Aristotelian in approach; induction is his preferred method for attainment of truth. When confronted with different paradigms of human experience, he is sometimes confounded, as guests frequently debate through emotional character justification. He sees this as a false threat to his argument, yet some of his guests win points emotionally, through misinterpretations from his audience. The nature of live television does not permit time for logical rebuttal, forcing him to rely on utilizing emotional tactics, which he despises, as it makes him feel he has lowered his intellectual acumen. This is his Achilles' heel, as he does not easily adapt to nonconformity.
When traditional values and proper historical conduct are paramount, or a recognition of Americana is necessary, he is a force to be reckoned with, as his strong patriotism is never in question. When psychological norms are ambiguous, he is vulnerable, and out of his element. He quickly shoots for a defined moral high-ground, which he naturally misses, as that mystical target is quickly dancing in a politically correct, "Twenty-first Century" sociological construct. When at his best, he can unleash a verbal sword, which ruthlessly cuts away the ridiculous and nonsensical. He values superior character over intellect. Some view him as conservative, but that might be inaccurate. His kind is more related to discovering a redefinition of what is proper in a moving humanistic environment. He creates closing statements, which are synergistically heart-felt, intellectually defined and, many times, ethically self-evident. Therefore, his summaries can be thought-provoking, and impossible to dismiss.
Ted Koppel:
Ted Koppel is an American icon of journalism. His "Nightline" talent lies in the ability to grasp the complexities of news, and filter stories into a layman's connotation. He is a wordsmith of ruthless accuracy. The vernacular of ammunition in Ted's quiver of English, is targeted and fired with the slow steadiness of a sharpshooter. For an interviewee, to assume that Ted's slow, and quiet demeanor is a reflection of intellectual hesitation, will find it to be a death sentence imposed on the guest's mental fire-power. Ted's questions are frequently the best moves on a chessboard of inquisition. He controls the interview, as if being an honest referee. He allows the guest to dive into the abyss of ego-gratification, whereupon Koppel attacks the argument's flank, and, through an intellectual envelopment, forces the dogma of the guest into resigning before checkmate.
As a transitory stoic, with fifty years in the industry, he's become a "Seneca of Soundbites." Therefore, his vulnerability is the coming to terms with a new liberal news flux, where definitions of journalism are at the whim of a Twitter feed. When terms of engagement like these are not agreed upon, Koppel is a wounded messenger, as his expertise is not accepted as fact, in today's Orwellian society. When, at his best, he reminds us of the paternal soothsayer, who, given his worldly travels, journalistic awards, and sophisticated eloquence, shames contemporary society into cultural mediocrity.
Darryl John Kennedy is an American composer and multi-instrumentalist, who performs in concert and on recordings throughout the world. He's a traveler to over 50 countries and student of numerous languages. Kennedy also travels the world as an independent cultural ambassador, and has been an invited keynote speaker, as an expert on cultural relations to organizations, including the United Nations / Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, World Affairs Council of America, National Council of International Visitors, University of California, Los Angeles, Public Relations Society of America, and has worked independently in cooperation with the US State Department's Educational and Cultural Affairs, Citizens Exchange, and US Embassies. As an Independent, he has no affiliation with any political party. He speaks as a well-traveled American.


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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients will be individually evaluated by three TCM practitioners; the diagnostic and prescriptive behaviors of the practitioners will be recorded and analyzed to determine: 1) the extent to which two or more TCM practitioners assign comparable TCM diagnoses to the same RA patients; 2) the extent to which two or more TCM practitioners prescribe comparable herbal formulas to the same RA patients; and 3) the extent to which TCM diagnoses are related to conventional clinical assessments and biomedical tests of RA. Variables that cause inconsistency will be identified and analyzed.
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Jane B writes: I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask, but what is the current situation regarding the proposed development of the school field near to Bramcote School?
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Jane, if you are able it would be good to see you at Bramcote's next CAT meeting, Monday 4th June 7.00 pm in The Memorial Hall on Church Street when Paul Heery, Executive Head of WHF of Schools will be offering an update.
Sorry to say that I am not available on 4th June. But if I was I would much rather hear from our District Councillors,, our County Councillors and (in a utopian world) our MP. As opposed to the Executive Headteacher (and Accounting Officer?) of a Federation Trust that has everything to gain from the 'gifting' of the Coventry Lane playing fields from public into private ownership. I hope our elected representatives make their opinions known at the meeting.
At the CAT meeting please could Councillor Plackett also confirm whether the land at Sandy Lane Bramcote now being auctioned off (does the borough council own it??) enjoys the same 'protected open space' status as did the Deddington Lane golf course? Despite planning policies 'protecting' the golf course from building, planning consent was still given for new homes on that land.
Gutted that I can't attend the meeting. Would love to hear clarification about this crucial site, the decision making process, what is the current situation regarding taking Green Belt land out of it both to the East and West of Coventry Lane. How many houses are proposed? Was 300 or so, now talk of 500? And West of Coventry Lane 200 plus? Where's the road infrastructure to support this? And is it really all required?
Have asked for clarification from the Head of Planning at Broxtowe Borough Council.
As I write to the best of my knowledge NO outline planning application has been submitted to Broxtowe Borough Council.
Does Broxtowe council own any part of the site that is up for auction?
The planning section of the council's website shows no planning applications received for this land but that won't prevent speculation by developers. Can Cllr Plackett enquire of the Head Of Planning if any potential developers have already approached the council and, if so, what the advice to the developers was? Thank you.
The land that's being auctioned by Sandy Lane is full of Japanese Knotweed. Can't see that being declared anywhere. It isn't being dug out so can't see how that land can be safely developed.
Claire – now you've told the neighbours about the Knotweed they won't be able to sell their houses or probably get insurance either! But in practice it is possible to get rid of it, with perseverance.
Where is this planning application at now? The last time I managed to find anything, it said that the probable increase in traffic around Balloon Woods junction (and down Wollaton Vale) would be 'mitigated'. However, there was no indication of what this meant in practice. I remain extremely concerned about the impact of these 700 new homes along Coventry Lane and the impact the pollution, traffic, infrastructure (schools, doctors etc.) stress is going to have on people in the surrounding areas.


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Here Comes the 24/7 Classroom
Once primarily a tradition of older students helping young students having academic difficulties, tutoring has exploded into a billion dollar profession in Canada. Estimates show a third of Canadian parents will turn to tutoring for their children. In cross-country conversation with educational experts, Convivium's Peter Stockland explores how the change might alter our very concept of schooling.


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"Phone calls and digital communication, with friends or family members, do not have the same power as face-to-face social interactions in helping to stave off depression," says Dr. Alan Teo assistant professor of psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University.
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Confusion can lead us to neglect a serious psychological condition that requires treatment (depression) or on the other end of the spectrum, overreact to a normative emotional reaction (sadness).
Oct 3
Categories: DepressionGO
MoodGYM was controversial when it first came out. "People did feel threatened," said Christensen. "They said it's unethical, harmful – you're doing damage and you don't know it. Or you're stopping people from getting the real help ...
Sep 28
Categories: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DepressionGO
Many psychiatrists believe that a new approach to diagnosing and treating depression—linking individual symptoms to their underlying mechanisms—is needed for research to move forward.
Sep 28
Categories: DepressionGO
The Mediterranean Diet has taken the market by storm. It could be called the new healthy way of living. Eating a Mediterranean diet or other healthy dietary patterns comprising of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts can prevent the onset of ...
Sep 23
Categories: Depression, Mood Swings / BipolarGO
Do you get overwhelmed by your emotions? You might be going about your day, and suddenly, an interaction sparks a strong feeling. Your fight, flight or freeze response kicks in. Your heart starts pounding, your muscles tense and your breath becomes ...
Sep 14
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The need to be constantly available and respond 24/7 on social media accounts can cause depression, anxiety and decrease sleep quality for teenagers says a study presented at a British Psychological Society conference in Manchester.
Sep 12
Categories: Anxiety, DepressionGO
Treating depressed individuals and figuring out who will and won't respond to antidepressants is mostly trial and error, but a new study may shed some light on predicting the response of a group of depressed individuals age 60 and older.
Sep 11
Categories: Depression, Post Partum DepressionGO
A commonly prescribed antidepressant may alter brain structures in depressed and non-depressed individuals in very different ways, according to new research.
Sep 8
Categories: DepressionGO
Facebook provides us with social capital – and these valuable social experiences make us feel connected. But bear in mind that not everyone feels Facebook is an upbeat and pleasing social past time.
Sep 4
Categories: Depression, Post Partum DepressionGO
The world might seem a little grayer than usual when we're down in the dumps and we often talk about 'feeling blue' - new research suggests that the associations we make between emotion and color go beyond mere metaphor. The results of two studies ...
Sep 4
Categories: Anxiety, Bereavement, DepressionGO
A new survey has found one in seven young people suffer from mental health issues but helping them access art and music may be a powerful treatment.
Aug 27
Categories: DepressionGO
This therapeutic technique, called 'Socratic questioning' can really help depressed people, research finds. Socratic questioning is used by many therapists to help patients explore new perspectives on themselves and the world. Read on to find out ...
Aug 17
Categories: Depression, Mental Health ProfessionsGO
Depressed and medication and therapy doesn't seem to work? These particularly hard-to-treat cases, now have a fresh option to turn to. Called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), the outpatient treatment uses magne-tic waves to ...
Aug 13
Categories: DepressionGO
So your young children won't eat Brussels sprouts, broccoli or beans? Maybe it's just a phase, and they'll grow out of it. Maybe they're tired of you bossing them around and this is one place where they can push back. Maybe, many parents say, you ...
Aug 5
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2011 is the year that is etched forever in the minds of Indian cricket fans and MS Dhoni is the name that comes first.
His match-winning knock out of the park handed India with their 2nd World Cup after a brief wait of 28 years. However, amidst the celebrations, little did people notice about the man who held the innings together after India had lost two early wickets— SACHIN TENDULKAR and VIRENDER SEHWAG.
Had if Gautam Gambhir connected that delivery while racing down the pitch while at 97, had if he completed his ton, the story would have been different. Getting to the point here, after 14 years of International career, Gautam Gambhir retires from all formats of cricket.
The Delhi boy debuted for India at the age of 23 and climbed up the ranks to establish himself as one of the best batsmen of all time to have donned the Indian jersey. However, Gautam Gambhir's career ended in an abrupt fashion for the icon he once was.
Many blame Gauti's attitude to have been his biggest enemy. Lack of form and backing from the team management saw Gambhir limit his batting to just IPL. Nevertheless, the latest edition of the IPL saw his downfall. Gambhir quit his captaincy mid-season and eventually his spot.
Keeping the negative aspects aside, Gautam Gambhir has graced the opening spot for the Indian team pretty well. He has scored 4254 Test runs with 9 centuries and 5238 ODI runs with 11 centuries. He is the leading run-scorer for Kolkata Knight Riders along with being the captain to have earned them two trophies (2012 and 2014).
This is what Gauti said in his retirement message:
"At some stage, I would like to share the retired cricketers' tag and would like to recycle myself to be useful for something else in cricket and beyond, let's see."
"The next Ranji trophy game against Andhra will be my last day in the sun. It is all coming to an end from where it started at the Feroz Shah Kotla. I am a big one on loyalty and I am glad I could finish with teams that I started my journey with. In this case, ending with both Delhi Daredevils and Delhi domestic side has given me immense satisfaction. As a batsman, I have always valued timing. I know time is just right and I am sure it's sweet as well. Goodbye and good luck," Gambhir concluded.
Wish you luck Gauti!


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F.R.A. – Floating Responsive Agriculture.
Architects from Barcelona, Spain, have designed a system of floating vertical farms that could give the opportunity to Singapore and other densely populated countries to produce their own food.
Having a population density of nearly 20,000 people per square mile, Singapore is one of the densest countries in the world. With the territory of just 716 square kilometers (276 square miles), Singapore does not have enough land for agricultural production and is compelled to import more than 90% of its food from other countries.
"The world population is predicted to grow from 6.9 billion in 2010 to 8.3 billion in 2030 and to 9.1 billion in 2050. By 2030, food demand is predicted to increase by 50% (70% by 2050). The main challenge facing the agricultural sector is not so much growing 70% more food in 40 years, but making 70% more food available on the plate." – United Nations
The proposal addresses the pressing issue of global food security. Imports are almost the only source of food supply to Singapore which represents aprox. the 90%. Singapore limited land availability (land scarce), a dense nation, land premium prices and fast growing are some issues which led the architects propose Singapore as a testing spot for Floating Responsive Agriculture, aka "F.R.A". Inspired by Singapore's Floating Fish Farms of Jurong's Fishery Port, the Spanish architects aim to create a territorial network of Vertical infrastructures located close to the city areas which can produce local quality controlled food based on the cities real-time Food consumption data analisys.
"We propose a change from a consumer-Importer city to a Self-Productive City."
The multidisciplinary office from Barcelona aim to integrate technology and internet protocols with food consumption to produce exactly the amount and type of crops people need, also reducing food waste. The information layer system will inform a series of CPD's (Crop Production Devices) localized on Singapore's water perimeter about the food supply demands according to established protocols and logics.
Why Singapore?
– Limited land availability(land scarce) and land premium prices
– Singapore as a small sovereign city state has food security issues which the project can help reduce
– Avoid such an amount of imports (+plus guarantee local food quality control)
– Singapore:strong government with clear long-term vision and strategies (forward-thinking)
– Towards Self-sufficiency / environmental sustainability – maximize resources
– Singapore fast growing pace
Third Award winner of Re-thinking the Future RTF Awards 2014, New Delhi , India
Award Category: Urban Design-Smart City Award
2nd Prize, 5th Advanced Architecture Contest "Self Sufficient Habitat"- IaaC-HP, Barcelona


text: How Can Silver Standard Show Valuation Of Price? January 13, 2019 Most of the time, the system of government allows circulating the money with the silver and gold coins. The main purpose of the silver standard state is to hold the country's monetary system in which the economic unit of account is fixing with their existing weight and price. It is usable with the international trade to enhance production with in import and export. At the early century, people regulate with the role to raise the value of the economy that is characterized with the quantity of silver coins. It is not restricted within and outside the country so that it is free for taxation. The start of the free silver movement, the supporters that are farmers and builders helps to return their money with silver and thus the valuation of silver coin state rise. Is it effective? There will be no any doubt that silver coins and their value is effective for the monetary policy of the country. It will affect positively to the economy and can deal with another country also. Similarly, there are some points that will show you the effectiveness of silver standard state. Current value: Generally, the silver value is characterized by the current price of silver coins. The government can issue with their existing economic situation through banks and other financial institutions. Many countries are still using silver with the adoption of a business transaction.Weight fixation: If you are finding the way of considering silver coin then make sure it will be adopted with the weight fixation according to the current price. It is also called a barter system with the exchange of something with silver or gold coins. Moreover, if the government is adopted the use of silver coins then make sure it will generate the value of money. With the economic stability, the demand for gold and silver will increase on behalf of another country.


text: "When we decided to walk this Christian path, we decided to take on ourselves all the hostility that this world unleashes on those who are different. This is our job. This world is longing for a different kind of Christianity once again – for a church with the courage to speak and act – not just in the face of the injustices we see… but also the very deep ones that go unseen, the ways we have already become too much like the others, to cozy with the costs of our own status quo….


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My husband and I were in our first home for five years. During that time, we tackled several remodeling jobs, including installing an instant hot water dispenser.
It wasn't until we sold that house and moved into our second home that we discovered how much we had come to rely on this simple piece of equipment in our daily lives. An instant hot water dispenser is a valuable addition to any kitchen. Once you've used an instant hot water dispenser on a regular basis, it can be difficult to go without one.
Why Instant Hot Water?
Conveniently located at your kitchen sink next to the main water faucet, a hot water dispenser provides instant, near-boiling water for a variety of needs, including:
These are many more uses for an instant hot water dispenser – this product soon becomes one that you take for granted!
What are Instant Hot Water Dispensers?
Instant hot water dispensers are like electric hot water heaters that are mounted inside the cabinet underneath your kitchen sink. The tank holds water that is approximately 190 degrees that is ready for immediate use at this temperature, although the temperature can be adjusted. Water is released through a fixture separate from the faucet, usually through a twist or lever mechanism.
The instant hot water dispenser heats water through an electric coil inside the mounted tank. Cold water travels from a cold-water pipe directly into the tank and up through the spout. Once the heated water comes out through the top of the tank and out of the faucet, more cold water fills the bottom of the tank.
What to Look for in an Instant Hot Water Dispenser
Not all hot water dispensers are the same. While they generally operate the same way, there are basic differences in options, faucet finishes, price, and warranty. It might help to start with a faucet and finish that complements your kitchen decor, then thoroughly research the brand and specific product, including reviews. Other elements to look for in an instant hot water dispenser include:
There are a few popular brands of instant hot water dispensers, including Waste King, Franke, Quick & Hot, and KitchenAid. These represent a range of cost and quality, so research your desired instant hot water dispenser thoroughly before making a purchase.


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In Idoru, one of the characters has a highly custom and personalized computer made by a group called Sandbenders. 'They melt old cans they dig up on the beach and cast it in sand molds. These panels are micarta. That's linen with this resin in it,' she says.
3D printers. Crowdfunding. Alibaba. Things are coming to a head.


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This Spring Fling the Pikes Peak International Raceway delivered the Easter Bunny to the Fitness Center in their red hot race car!
Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, we had about 600 families come on out and enjoy our western rodeo themed Spring Fling. We had the Girls of the West with the Rangerettes come on out and give lasso lessons, a bucking mechanical bull, face painters, balloon artist,Cheyenne Mountain Zoo made an appearance with their mobile zoo, archery game, pony rides, trick roper, bounce houses, petting zoo, and a slew of photo opportunities. The children had a pile of games to play and prizes to win too!Families were given a map of where our awesome sponsors and activities were so they could visit their booths to enter for a chance to win some of our fabulous door prizes.Our sponsors contributed significantly to help make this event the rootinest tootinest Spring Fling yet! Sponsorship Funds went to funding the free food and entertainment such as the pony rides/petting zoo, mechanical bull ride, archery game, the lovely balloon artist and face painters, and making sure our Easter Bunny was at his bounciest best! On Monday, 15 April 2019, 50FSS Marketing Went live to announce the door prize winners, you can check it out here!


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This year was the year he had the 70s Show Style We're all right We're all alright vintage shirt opportunities. Federer is hard to get again. Wimbledon had a slim chance for him. We hung out in the lobby and he came down a few minutes later carrying his own tennis kit and alone. I encouraged my daughter to go up to him which she did and addressed him in Swiss German We live in Switzerland. He chatted with her happily for a few minutes, signed an autograph and posed for a picture until his entourage came down. Remember that he was on his way to play a final, which would normally leave most sportsmen tense and stressed and hardly wanting to be accosted by a teenager in the hotel lobby. I strategy is built on trying to Ike out another one or two French opens, and damn the consequences on his body.
I mean who like 70s Show Style We're all right We're all alright vintage shirt . Rafa is an open book. Honest to a fault and very down to earth. He sincerely believes that being a 'good person' is more important than titles. He takes the time to to say good-bye to all the staff at Roland Garros when he leaves Paris and takes a picture with them every year on his birthday. This is not PR BS, he is a genuinely nice guy. Hangs out with friends he grew up with. Despite his on court intensity, he wears his emotions on his sleeve. Openly talks about his doubts and lack of confidence at times. In addition, putting on extra muscle is the simplest way to improve performance on clay. Improving skills is more difficult.
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Whenever someone asks what's my favorite part of the job as the national Firewise USA Program Manager, my reply is always the same, it's the opportunity to see firsthand the results of residents committed to reducing their wildfire risks; and a recent trip to Durango, CO proved that to once again be an accurate statement.
In the southwest part of Colorado, residents are very familiar with wildfire and the names of many of those events easily roll off the tongues of both residents and stakeholders alike; they include The Missionary Ridge Fire in 2002; The Vallecito and Valley Fires in 2012 and this year the Lightner Creek Fire. Folks that live there can vividly recall each and they're working hard to ensure they're prepared for when the next one happens.
Our day in Durango was spent with our host, the incredible Pam Wilson, Executive Director of Firewise Southwest Colorado where she trekked us through spectacular scenery as we visited three Firewise USA sites and met with residents and stakeholders that included the Colorado State Forest Service, the U.S.D.A. Forest Service, along with others to get a look at how they're successfully tackling mitigation.
Through a volunteer Neighborhood Ambassador program that's operated by Firewise of Southwest Colorado, volunteers are utilized as ambassadors who commit to mobilizing their neighborhoods as it relates to wildfire safety; and where they link their neighbors and neighborhoods to trusted wildfire education resources, promote mitigation projects and also act as a contact for local firefighting entities. Their model works well and residents have stepped up to the challenge and are making good things happen in their own backyards.
During our visit we made stops in both Bayfield and Durango, where we had the privilege of meeting ambassadors from these three nationally recognized Firewise USA sites: Falls Creek Ranch, Vallecito and Deerfield Estates, each with unique success stories. They truly embodied the epitome of what can be accomplished when residents are empowered to make where they live a safer place. Kudos to these and all the other hard-working sites throughout the nation that are truly making a difference through their collaborative risk reduction activities!


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When it comes to receiving B2B payments, fintech investments in the latest technology look like the best way to resolve the challenges that SMEs are facing today in the marketplace. Although the small and medium-size business sector has been neglected until relatively recently, the latest innovations have been designed to target areas, such as lending to small businesses, procurement, online e-commerce, invoice financing, and B2B payments. These are all key elements of the small business world.
B2B Arena The Focus For Fintech Developments In 2017
B2B payments fintech developments have been a high priority for many investors since last year. In 2017, investments worth $8.7 billion were made globally into fintech projects. In Europe, a larger proportion than ever before of financial tech investments have been focused on the B2B arena, with $948 million having been attracted to projects over just the first nine months of the year – 28 percent more than 2016's entire total.
Several fintech developments are harnessing the power of AI and block-chain in an attempt to streamline processes and reduce costs for businesses. And, in the United States, investors have placed a strong emphasis on the possibilities AI presents with regard to automating the processes of reporting and regulatory compliance.
Invoice Financing And B2B Payments
One of the primary reasons more investment is now being channeled into B2B projects is simply because, usually, B2B payments are part of a more complex business process. Manual effort is often required for these processes because SMEs are unable to afford costly ERP software to automate. There is, therefore, plenty of opportunity in reducing and accelerating the cost associated with B2B payment processing for small and mid-sized businesses through automation. Both domestic and cross-border B2B payments are the subject of the latest focus, with accounts receivable and payable functions now being automated, as well as invoice financing.
Reducing Late Payments
Many companies have begun to work on systems for invoice financing, which have been designed to reduce the number of late payments received – an increasing issue for SMEs. One developer, for example, is working on technology that analyzes corporate buyers' received invoices and scores them depending on how likely they are to be paid. Financial institutions are then provided with this score. They then pay the invoices that score highly in exchange for a cut. This company is aiming to slash buyers' transaction costs while improving suppliers' working capital and providing safe assets for firms providing financial services.
B2B Online Procurement Of Services And Goods
Several companies are also working to cut costs when it comes to acquiring services and goods through building regional and global online marketplaces. Cloud-based platforms, which connect sellers and buyers, will enable buyers to post their requirements and then receive relevant bids from potential suppliers. It is hoped this will not only support the process of procurement and bidding but will also supply project management tools, as well as encourage better collaboration with those suppliers who win contracts.
Lending To SMEs
Fintechs that are addressing the lending needs of SMEs are also attracting plenty of investment around the world. Several companies are working on making investments easier and faster by enabling SMEs to apply through mobile devices, as well as through analytical software, to assess their creditworthiness by considering numerous data sources.
B2B payments fintech is certainly attracting plenty of investment these days. This is a trend that looks set to continue, with fintech also being leveraged by established firms providing financial services to widen their service offerings. BillingTree's B2B payment systems harness the latest technology to streamline and facilitate convenient and simplified merchant services to help the small and mid-sized business succeed in today's marketplace.


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I've got one of these. It's real nice aside from the lack of a replaceable battery. If you're looking for a lamp that you can recharge on a long over-night run, for instance, this is not for you. Also, if you're looking for a dedicated trail-running light, you might want one that's a bit brighter.
But if you run at night occasionally, mostly on the road, as I do, you'll never regret this purchase.
I used it for the Reach the Beach relay race, and it worked perfectly.


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When Gabor Szalay and Ildiko Beky told friends they planned to open a restaurant with menus inspired by books, the response was unanimous. "Everyone said, 'Don't do it!' " Ms. Beky recalled. "They said, 'People will come to read, not to eat.' "
They did it anyway. Mr. Szalay, 38, quit his job as a commercial construction technician and went to cooking school. Ms. Beky, 40, scaled back her hours in the real estate business. The couple gutted and renovated a grungy pub in a central Budapest neighborhood. They bleached the wood floors and furnished the space with simple furniture and lighting from Ikea. They built floor-to-ceiling bookcases, which they filled with thousands of mostly Hungarian-language books. The warm and homey result is KonyvBar — loosely, "BookBar" — which they opened in January.
The themed literary menus at the 40-seat restaurant change every two weeks. For a "Fifty Shades of Grey" meal, for example, the couple concocted dishes in shades of gray, like squid ink pasta in cream sauce and a trio of gray-tinted macarons. A caviar cream did double duty as a gray aphrodisiac. An "American Psycho" menu included "narcotic" red chile creamed soup, an oversize "butcher" sirloin steak with a big knife and cheese cake with blood orange juice.
"Gulliver's Travels" played with contrasting sizes. One appetizer consisted of tiny roasted fish that were eaten whole. A main course featured a one-kilo, 10-inch turkey drumstick that, given its size, was astonishingly tender. "That turkey leg — the meat was so soft it fell off the bone," said Connie Zhang, an American exchange student dining with friends. Dinner ended with a selection of five mini-servings of dessert.
A regular menu has more conventional choices, such as a magret de canard that's thicker and tenderer than what I find in most Paris bistros (perhaps owing to the size of Hungarian ducks). The tart pickled-beet salad, the house-made goose liver mousse with plum jam and the sour cherry soup with marzipan are a great value: each under $3.50. As a final literary nod, the check arrives inside a book. (On the night I dined there it came in a Hungarian translation of Zola's 1894 "Lourdes.") The couple are trying to expand their foreign-language collection and welcome any fiction and nonfiction donations.


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Matthijs de Ligt is flying in for his Juventus medical on Wednesday after striking a deal with Ajax, reportedly for €65m plus bonuses for a total €75m.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the agreements are all in place and he will fly in late Tuesday evening, for a medical on Wednesday morning.
Ajax director Marc Overmars confirmed today that "the end is in sight, it's about bank guarantees now."
The defender, who turns 20 next month, had already agreed personal terms believed to be worth €8-9m per year plus add-ons to reach a total €12m salary on a five-year contract.
He is set to wear the Number 4 jersey and had originally been expected to arrive at Turin's Caselle Airport this evening, which would've been precisely one year on from Cristiano Ronaldo's arrival.
It's reported there will be an initial €150m release clause in his contract, which will increase year on year.
The Dutchman already has 15 senior caps for his country and came up through the legendary Ajax academy.
He is represented by agent Mino Raiola and had also been approached by Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United.
He has made 117 competitive appearances for Ajax at senior level, scoring 13 goals – including one in the Champions League quarter-final to eliminate Juventus – and providing seven assists.
In those 117 matches, the central defender received 15 yellow cards and no red.