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TravelCenters of America LLC (TA)
Q1 2013 Earnings Call
May 07, 2013 10:00 am ET
Carlynn Finn
Thomas M. O'Brien - Chief Executive Officer, President, Managing Director and Director
Andrew J. Rebholz - Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer, Executive Vice President and Treasurer
Benjamin Brownlow - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division
Chris Weng - UBS Investment Bank, Research Division
Bryan A. Maher - Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC, Research Division
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Carlynn Finn
Thank you. Good morning, and welcome, everyone. Our agenda today includes remarks by Tom O'Brien, our Chief Executive Officer; and Andy Rebholz, our Chief Financial Officer. After the presentation, there will be a short question-and-answer session.
Today's conference call contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based on TA's present beliefs and expectations, as of today, May 7, 2013. TA undertakes no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to the forward-looking statements made today other than as required by law. Actual results may differ materially from those implied or included in these forward-looking statements.
Additional information concerning factors that could cause our forward-looking statements not to occur is contained in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements. The recording and retransmission of today's conference call is strictly prohibited without the prior written consent of TA.
Now, I will turn the call over to Tom O'Brien.
Thomas M. O'Brien
Good morning, and thank you for joining our call today. I'm pleased to report TA's first quarter 2013 financial results.
First quarter 2013 EBITDA was $57 million, or 15% over the 2012 first quarter. As expected, we incurred a net loss in the first quarter, that loss, however, was $2 million less than the loss in the 2012 first quarter, or $0.08 better than the prior year quarter on a pair share basis. I hope listeners understand that the first calendar quarter of each year is when TA has historically produced its weakest financial results.
Trucking activity is slowest in the first calendar quarter every year, it then picks up in the second and third quarters and slows again in the last 3 months every year.
While Andy will run down the first quarter results in more detail in a moment, a few highlights include: one, nonfuel revenues for the 2013 quarter were up by $21 million or 7% over the prior year; nonfuel gross margin dollars also increased to approximately 7% in the 2013 first quarter versus the prior year quarter; SG&A expenses were held essentially flat versus the prior year quarter; operations, excluded from the same site analysis, are actually sites acquired in 2012 and 2013 contributed $15.5 million of gross margin. I expect these results will continue to improve, over time, as many of the sites have been owned for only a short time and many have not yet seen completion of our planned improvements. Indeed, since the end of 2013 first quarter, we opened 2 new truck repair facilities, at sites acquired in 2011, and another 2 are expected to open in May.
During the first quarter, our total fuel sales volume declined by about 3.3% versus the prior year quarter. I believe this is a modest decline in the face of: one, our final exit from the wholesale fuel business, which was responsible for about 60% of the decline; two, effectively 2 fewer days of operations in 2013 versus 2012; and three, continuing fuel conservation efforts by our customers in the trucking industry.
I continue to believe that the attention that we've devoted to customer service to selectively buying new sites and to improving our facilities and controlling our operating costs had allowed us to improve our bottom line in a slowly improving economy, so far, in 2013, and positioned us for profitability for the full year 2013. While we have been highly focused on improving our operations and controlling costs, I want to highlight some initiatives that we've undertaken that, I believe, may make significant contributions to our future financial results.
First, we entered a definitive agreement with Shell Oil, pursuant to it, Shell agreed to construct a network of a natural gas fueling lanes, at up to 100 of our travel centers over the next several years. We expect that the first natural gas fueling lanes will be operational in early 2014.
Second, we continue to opportunistically take advantage of the distressed market conditions affecting specialized real estate by truck stops. To date, during 2013, we purchased 4 travel center businesses for an aggregate investment of $18.6 million. We also entered in an agreement to purchase another travel center for $4 million and we expect to close that in the near future.
Third, we completed a public offering of senior notes that provided us net proceeds of a little over $105 million that we intend to put to work in growing our business through acquisitions and other capital investments.
And now, Andy Rebholz, our Chief Financial Officer, will review our first quarter results in more detail. And after Andy's comments, I'll make some closing remarks and then we'll try to answer questions.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed executive orders that lay out how far military commanders around the globe can go in using cyberattacks and other computer-based operations against enemies and as part of routine espionage in other countries.
Defense officials and cyber security experts say the orders detail when the military must seek presidential approval for a specific cyber assault on an enemy. They say the orders weave cyber capabilities into the war fighting strategy.
The orders, signed more than a month ago, cap a two-year Pentagon effort to draft U.S. rules of the road for cyber warfare, and come as the U.S. begins to work with allies on global ground rules.
Officials say the guidelines are much like those that govern the use of other weapons of war.

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Here's a video on my panel this week at OMMA RTB. If you don't have time to sit through this, I recommend checking out the post I wrote, Is is time for a Real-Time marketing culture, to work out my thoughts for this panel.
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I'm writing this post on an airplane, watching President Obama's inauguration in real-time as I soar across the United States.
I'm heading to NYC because I'll be speaking on a panel titled From Real-Time Bidding to a Real-Time Marketing Culture at the OMMA RTB conference this Thursday, January 24.
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2012 was a crazy year for advertisers. It seemed like there was a new trend, buzzword or meme to make sense of every week. And, of course, the good folks at Traction are dedicated to helping you understand them.
Here's a roundup of my 12 favorite stories we wrote in 2012.
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I had a byline today in Ad Age today about why the mobile ad industry is failing. There's great targeting capability happening with "Big Data" but what value does it bring to advertisers?
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After writing a post a few weeks ago called "Is Coke it?" on the new content-driven website for coca-colacompany.com, Ashley Brown, Coke's head of digital and social media reached out to me and invited me to write a follow-up story on the pages of Coca-Cola's very own web site.


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January 1, 2013
Volume 77, Number 1
Observations: A Frightening Letter
N. Martin Giesecke, M.D. Editor, ASA NEWSLETTER
When first viewed, the certified letter did not have much to bring itself to my attention, other than the fact that someone in my office had signed for it at delivery. Not until it was opened and I read the first page did I realize that I had just been served – I was being sued for medical malpractice. I still recall the shock that struck me then. When the significance of the summons sank in, I became anxious
and the acid started to burn in my stomach. Despite practicing evidence-based medicine, I had become one of the 20 percent of Texas physicians who were involved in a medical liability suit.
The timing of this suit was interesting, in that I was named a defendant only after Texas votes passed tort reform. In the 2003 state legislature, Texas lawmakers passed a bill that would add Proposition 12, tort reform, to the Texas constitution. Voters approved of this proposition at an election in September 2003. The new law capped non-economic damages at $250,000; this action made less meritorious suits a higher-stakes game for the plaintiffs and their legal teams.
What partially shocked me was the specified damage request of $5 million. Having kept myself informed of the specifics of Proposition 12, it wasn't until later that I understood how a suit that I found out about after passage of tort reform could be requesting damages greatly in excess of those approved by the voters of Texas. In my case, the issue was that I was not part of the original suit. That suit was filed well before tort reform in Texas. However, since the case involved a pediatric patient, the liability continued to the age of majority (21 years old in Texas), plus two years. Only after the initial procedures of the suit had occurred, including depositions with the surgeon and the hospital as defendants, was my name added to the litigation. But I did not learn about this legal issue until later.
After reading the summons, I sought counsel from my boss, Arthur Keats. The first thing he did was contact our medical liability insurance carrier to start my defense. He then asked me if I recalled the case. According to the documents, it had occurred many years earlier and I had no specific recall of the incidents surrounding the case. To my mind, the supposed claims of misconduct were unwarranted and I felt as if I was under personal attack.
Arthur suggested that I begin the process of reviewing the medical record to become familiar with the complaints against me. Doing so was not the easiest task. Even though I was still on the medical staff of the hospital, I apparently had no right to review the chart. That review would have to wait until my legal team could gain a copy of the record as part of the discovery process for my defense.
When I was finally able to see a copy of the chart, I found a note I had written when transferring the patient from the O.R. to the post-op ICU. Luckily for me, the note was very detailed and described several issues that had arisen during the care of the patient that were out of my control. It is interesting that writing such a meticulous note was an action learned in my residency training at UT Medical Branch in Galveston. My chief at the time, James Arens, used to tell us that in the event we had a bad outcome, or suspected that one would develop after our care, we should write ourselves a note. That note would spell out the situation as it occurred and document the treatment we gave and the reasoning behind those treatment choices. We were to put that note in a safe place, so that in the event of a lawsuit, it could be given to the defense legal team and be used to refresh our memory of the incident.
As my career evolved, I kept a handful of those notes. But mostly this evolution resulted in my practice of writing a thorough transfer-of-care note. These notes essentially outlined all the issues that had arisen during a case and explained what I had done to treat those situations. It was this latter note that I found in this patient's chart. It did serve to refresh my memory, as even more salient points critical to my defense were able to be raised. Without such a note, my situation would have been much more worrisome, from my point of view.
The litigation process dragged on and depositions were taken. Again, I considered myself in a good spot for my own deposition, as I had participated in several medical liability cases as an expert witness. Sitting in front of a group of lawyers, half of whom were hostile (and they called me a hostile witness, at times), prepared me to testify during my own deposition at the hands of the plaintiff's lawyers. Even the videotaping was interesting. Of course, I was in a suit and tie. Since the plaintiff's lawyers were not on the video, they were there in blue jeans and knit, short-sleeved shirts. Talk about a way to make a person feel uncomfortable.
Agonizing months passed with little or no apparent movement. Finally, a court date was set. The judge, in an attempt to lessen the strain on the court system, requested both parties participate in mediation. The case was settled in that mediation and now I am a statistic in the NPI database. I have been fortunate not to be served again since. Maybe the tort reform in Texas has played a part in that. But I'll never forget that frightening letter I opened that day in my office many years ago.
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If I had to describe myself, I'd start with the words determined and persistent, both qualities that came into play when I (a non-techy gal) recently switched my blog from WordPress.com to WordPress.org.
After five years of blogging I made the decision to switch to a self-hosted blog because I want to run with the big dogs. I am hoping that what started as a hobby will now help supplement my income as I crank things up a bit her at TJOC.
So, this wasn't an extremely difficult transaction, but it also didn't go as smoothly as I had expected either. What made it easier on me was the great customer service I got from Bluehost. I had trouble on the import end of migrating my old blog content to my new blog's location. I kept getting an error that I couldn't seem to work through. With the help of some very patient folks at Bluehost, and later on, an extra $13.00 paid to WordPress.com (I hadn't anticipated) I managed to get my new site up and running and yes, get all of you here safely! Yay!!
I'm still experimenting with plugins and looking for lost stats from my WPC blog but I am confident I'll get everything situated soon. Remember – determination and persistence. Hopefully I'll also settle on a recipe plugin sooner than later. In the meantime, I wanted to share this Mini Blueberry Cupcake recipe with you as I promised you in my last post.
Mini Blueberry Cupcakes
1/2 c. margarine (or butter)
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk (I use skim)
3 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. blueberries
Line 3 dozen mini cupcake tins with paper liners. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl, add margarine, sugar, and eggs. Beat with electric mixer until blended. Add milk, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vanilla, and flour. Mix completely. Fold in berries. Fill paper liners about 2/3 full. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center. Cool before removing from tins.
These are so tasty. I frosted some with buttercream icing but I actually preferred them naked. I think a dollop of homemade whipped cream would taste great on them so I'll try that next time around.
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There are many reasons why a Larry Ealy victory in the May 6 Democratic gubernatorial primary would make history.
But one stands out: If Ealy were to defeat Ed FitzGerald in the primary, he would almost certainly become the first nominee from either major party who is a former stripper.
Ealy, 51, of suburban Dayton, also would become the Democrats' first African-American gubernatorial nominee. And a win over Republican Gov. John Kasich in November would make Ealy the state's first black governor.
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The Johnson County Public Library is working on a five-year plan for its services, programs and buildings and is asking what the community wants.
Library officials want to know how people use the library and what they'd like added, director Beverly Martin said. The library board is gathering public input that will help shape a plan for the future of the countywide library system.
The library board is getting public comments while developing a new long-term plan for all four branches. The library's 2005 plan called for a new branch in Trafalgar, which was built, and a bigger branch in Franklin, which was voted down in a referendum last year. The library is required by state law to put a new five-year plan in place and already has conducted two meetings to hear what residents have to say about what the library should do next about building improvements and services.
Under the law, libraries can't get state funding unless they come up with three- or five-year plans that include an assessment of facilities, measurable objectives and a statement of community needs and goals.
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The Johnson County Public Library is updating its long-term plan.
What: Five-year plan for services, programs and buildings that would identify any building improvements
Status: The current plan expires this year, and state law requires that libraries have three- to five-year plans in place to get state funding.
Current plan: The soon-to-expire plan called for a new Franklin branch, but voters rejected plans for a new $30 million downtown branch project in a referendum last spring.
Feedback: Residents can weigh in on what the library should do in the future by dropping off comment cards at any of the branches, attending an upcoming meeting or emailing email@example.com.
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The Johnson County Public Library board is gathering input for a new five-year plan for programs and all four branches. Residents can email their ideas to firstname.lastname@example.com, drop comments off at all four branches or attend the following meetings:
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
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When: 7 p.m. Jan. 21
Where: Clark Pleasant branch, 530 Tracy Road, Suite 250, New Whiteland
Residents' feedback will be used to determine what programs the library should offer, what technology the branches should have and what renovations or other building projects are needed at the four branches.
"We want to hear ideas for the future use of the libraries and how they use the library today," Martin said. "It's open-ended about the future."
The library hired consulting firm Excelleration Inc. for $30,000 to come up with a plan for services, programs, staffing and facilities, and the firm plans to offer multiple opportunities for the public to weigh in.
The ideas people share could result in immediate changes, such as the drive-through book return that was installed at the White River branch after suggestions from the public, Martin said.
Their comments and thoughts also will help shape the new long-term plan, which will determine what improvements should be made at the Franklin, White River Township, New Whiteland and Trafalgar branches.
The planning also comes months after three-fourths of voters rejected a $30 million plan that involved building a 70,000-square-foot library and a parking garage in downtown. The library board then decided to take another look at needs at all four branches.
In the months after the referendum failed, the board asked for public input at two public meetings at the White River Township and Franklin branches. Residents offered a variety of comments, including that the library of the future could have fewer books on the shelves and that technology will lead residents to use libraries differently.
"Some of the themes of the comments were the impact digital shifts will have," Martin said. "People are wanting more technology, employment assistance and learning opportunities."
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Thomson Reuters(Reuters) - Home Depot Inc
The world's largest home improvement chain's sales fell 3 percent to $17.70 billion, missing the analysts' estimate of $17.91 billion, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
It kept a tight lid on costs to offset lackluster sales.
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Putting the update at the top: hours after posting this, I've now been told there are, indeed, anal testosterone suppositories. Thanks to Leonore Tiefer for this tip:
The newest "female sexual dysfunction drug" hitting the PR waves is a nasal testosterone gel in clinical trials in the US, Canada and Australia.
The Dinah Project website wrote about it, "Sexy Sniffing: The Final Frontier?"
And on the network TV newscasts, every night Im seeing new commercials for a drug called Axiron.
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Would I be drawn to an ad saying: "There is only one treatment for toenail fungus applied to your earlobes." ?
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2015 EXCEL Award Winners
The three winners and two honorable mention candidates of the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2014 Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership (EXCEL) Award were announced at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement's annual meeting on October 21, 2015.
2015 Winners and Honorable Mention Candidates
- Michael Bobbitt, Producing Artist Director, Adventure Theater, MTC- EXCEL Award Winner
- Nicole Lamoureux, Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics – EXCEL Award Winner
- Kathy Sibert, President/CEO,Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-SPAN) – EXCEL Award Winner
- Peg Hacskaylo, Founder and Executive Director, District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH) – Honorable Mention
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Since 2006, Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman CPAs has sponsored the Excellence in Chief Executive Leadership (EXCEL) award. Our team has long supported Washington DC-area nonprofits and our participation in this program helps us demonstrate our commitment to helping dedicated nonprofits achieve financial success to advance their missions in health, education, environmental preservation, social justice, international development and other areas.
This competitive award recognizes the achievements of up to three outstanding nonprofit leaders in the Washington, DC metropolitan region. Each winner receives a $5,000 professional development account to use in his or her role as an organization's chief executive. Each winning organization also receives a $2,000 grant to provide professional development opportunities for its staff.
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On a three-game losing streak as Cincinnati fell to Dayton in the NIT Tournament.
The Match-Up: North Carolina Tarheels(18-16) at UAB Blazers(25-8)..
On a three-game losing streak as Cincinnati fell to Dayton in the NIT Tournament.
The Match-Up: North Carolina Tarheels(18-16) at UAB Blazers(25-8)..
According to league sources, Braylon Edwards has signed his tender offer from the New York Jets, worth $6.1 million. If another team would have signed Edwards, it would have required them to give up a first and third-round draft pick. He was spotted recently working out at the first day of voluntary mini camp.
MSG has a new show premiering this Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:30 PM called "The Lineup", where a panel of experts rank the top 5 players at each position in the fine history of New York baseball. This Tuesday's episode will rank the top 5 catchers. You can check out the link here, and on the website, you can rank your top 5 and see how you stack up and win prizes. Here are our picks for the top 5 New York catchers of all time.
The Yankes technically have three different lineups playing today. They have a split squad game going on(Team Joba vs. Team Pettitte) and then another one against the Phillies. continue reading…
We have a new partnership with the MSG Network. Below is a preview of their new show premiering this week. The concept is really cool. Check it out and read our analysis below. continue reading…
The 2nd NYSOS Draft was completed tonight. Eight teams, H2H scoring. I came out with this team: continue reading…
Tough loss yesterday as Maryland was sunk at the buzzer by Michigan State. Let's get back in the W column today.
The Match-up: Dayton Flyers(21-12) at Cincinnati Bearcats(19-15) continue reading…
The Twins and Joe Mauer have agreed to an 8 year, $184 million contract. Good for the Twins and baseball as a whole.
That's a wrap for Round 2. Check back here on Thursday for more coverage.
Update: 7:43 PM Purdue 63 Texas A&M 61
Chris Kramer wins the game on a last second layup.
Update: 7:25 PM Xavier 71 Pitt 68
Pitt's last second 3-pointer falls short. Only two of the nation's best conference remain.
Update: 7:15 PM Duke 68 California 53
Duke was just way too much for Cal.
The struggles of the Big East thus far in the NCAA tournament has not affected the Orangemen of Syracuse. Syracuse defeated Gonzaga in Buffalo, New York today 87-65. continue reading…


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N.Hoolywood Men's RTW Fall 2016
The unsettled weather patterns in New York City were the driving force behind designer Daisuke Obana's N.Hoolywood collection.
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N.Hoolywood Men's RTW Spring 2016
Designer Daisuke Obana's take on active-influenced items felt less conventional.
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N.Hoolywood Men's RTW Fall 2015
Daisuke Obana's visit to the Colorado ski town of Vail proved to be a defining moment for the designer.
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N.Hoolywood Men's RTW Spring 2015
The lineup was full of street and athletic influences including technical outerwear, graphic sweatshirts and voluminous basketball-like shorts.
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Taking a breather from his usual thematic lineup, Daisuke Obana focused on elegant men's wear classics for fall.
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N. Hoolywood Men's RTW Spring 2014
It was the Hollywood of silent Westerns, and actor William Hart in particular, that caught designer Daisuke Obana's fancy this season.
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N.Hoolywood Men's RTW Fall 2013
Amelia Earhart was the inspiration for the charming men's collection.
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N. Hoolywood Men's RTW Spring 2013
The play on plaids, so traditional of the early Nineties, were best used in bomber jackets, sleeveless shirts and baggy shorts.
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N. Hoolywood Men's RTW Fall 2012
Inspired by Ernest Hemingway's days in Cuba, Daisuke Obana delivered a well-executed celebration of Americana classics.
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Designer Daisuke Obana used the Sixties title sequences of Saul Bass as a jumping off point for his spring collection.
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Diappo Group
Mrs. Mariètou (standing, second position from the right) is the group leader. She's 60 years old, married, and the mother of six children. She also has a sister-in-law to support.
She's been selling dyed fabrics at the central market for four years. Her new loan will enable her to purchase fabrics to resell.
With her profits, she intends to help her husband provide for the children's school expenses.
Madame Mariètou (debout en deuxième position à droit) est responsable du groupe. Elle est âgée de 60 ans, est mariée et mère de six enfants. Elle a en charge une belle sœur.
Elle vend des tissus teintés au marché central. Elle a une expérience de quatre années.
Son nouveau lui permettra de s'approvisionner en tissus, en vue de les revendre.
Avec les bénéfices réalisés, elle compte soutenir son mari dans la prise en charge de la scolarité des enfants.
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About CAURIE Micro FinanceThe mission of CAURIE Micro Finance is to contribute sustainably and to offer microfinance services adapted to impoverished micro-entrepreneurs, primarily women, based on the principles of 'credit for the poor' and on microfinance best practices, all while investing in order to become financially independent.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
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The Aliens: Annie Baker's Obie-Winning Play at SF Playhouse
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As a woman, I had a hard time slowing down to "Guy speak." The play and dialog was very slow and being a type A personality, I had a hard time relating to the 2 slackers. I loved the young Jewish guy's character and in general the acting was great for all three of them. I loved the set and staging. The music in between scenes was also fitting.
My husband really liked the play and said you rarely get to see guys relate like that on stage and he was engaged in that. You could tell that under all the guy attitude, they all cared deeply for one another. We every got to have a good conversation about it afterwards.
This play was different and memorable and will likely grow on me as time passes. It does make me question all of my busy-body-ness and made me realize how annoying it must be for men to listen to women chatter on. Thanks for that Annie Baker.
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I am so happy to have this opportunity to rate this play. To begin with, the writer didn't have to spend much time writing, since the silences, which were an integral part of it, were excruciatingly long. Very little happened up to intermission....continued
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"The Aliens" isn't as effortlessly crowd-pleasing and funny as Annie Baker's "Body Awareness," which was recently produced at the Aurora in Berkeley; in fact, at times, Baker seems to be testing the audience's limits in this tale of two aimless...continued
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Don't ask questions-- just go see this. Brilliant.
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Oh my gosh. I think I have writer's block. Here I am with some time to spare so I sat down to write an entry and have nothing good to write about. Doesn't that just figure? I sort of felt like ranting, but then that seems so unproductive and unhealthy. So I won't. Tomorrow (or today depending on what time it is where you live) is Half-Nekkid Thursday. I bowed out of it last week and don't think I'll be posting anything this week either. I don't feel motivated. Imagine that, I get a new camera where I could take some killer shot, and IRead More →


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A few weeks ago I shared some of the fun art projects that I love to do with my one year old Charlie. Well, this week I'm excited to share with you a fun way for your little one to create art independently while you're preparing meals or completing other tasks.
The Snack & Scribble Booster Seat by Safety 1st is the best booster around for art, play, and meal time. It is totally unique! It includes a play tray with a magnetic scribble surface so your little one can practice their drawing skills while you slave away on your latest culinary creation.
The included play tray comes complete with two easy to grasp toys that are perfect for your little budding artist to scribble away with. The magnetic tray erases easily with an easy to use sliding eraser—Charlie was able to master it quite quickly. He is so in love with this art activity that he refuses to save it for meal times and asks for his tray frequently!
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The New Moon movie premiers in just a couple weeks! So for those of you planning to host a New Moon party, I've designed some new, printable quotes from book #2 as a follow up to the earlier Twilight quotes & drink labels. Since the New Moon movie paraphernalia features a different look & color […]
I can't tell you how many emails I've received lately asking about New Moon party ideas! I've been working on the new movie quote designs and they're coming tonight… it will be late-night though! In the meantime, I wanted to share this email I recently received from Jackie Culmer about a Twilight/Breaking Dawn themed bachelorette […]
REAL PARTIES: Chic Halloween Dinner
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Kara from Kara's Party Ideas hosted a "Chic Halloween Dinner" party last weekend that looks like so much fun! I'm especially loving the black & orange drip candles, shimmery accents, black crows, and wine glasses rimmed with orange sparkle gel. Read on for lots more images and details, as told by Kara…
Welcome to Part 2 of our "Wicked Bling" Halloween feature… Angela from Fantasy Celebrations is back with some creative ideas on how to incorporate this theme into a spooktacular dinner party tablescape! Here are all the DIY details, as told by Angela:
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I'm so excited to share this next Real Party with you… and there's so much to share that it's coming in a double-dose! (Part 2 coming later today.) This glitzy Halloween party is a sparkly, adult-oriented "Wicked Bling" bash created by the always-fabulous Angela of Fantasy Celebrations. Read on for all the spooky-chic details, as […]
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This fabulous new Real Party feature comes from Jessica of Party Box Design. From spiked cider served in mason jars to the "caution!" candy buffet and "boo-licious" DIY cupcake & caramel apple tower, this party is loaded with tons of spooky-sweet inspiration for Halloween! Read on for all the details, as told by Jessica herself…


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Perris teen wins Riverside County Spelling Bee
MORENO VALLEY - At last year's county spelling bee, Austin Pineda was tripped up by the word "pityriasis." The year before, he was felled by "pasimology."
On Wednesday, the fifth time was the charm for the Perris teenager. Austin never missed a word on his way to victory at the 31st annual Riverside County Spelling Bee, besting 26 other students who finished at the top in their local bees.
Austin, 14, clinched his win by correctly spelling "flexuosity" and "fruticose." His long road to the national bee started in fourth grade, when he won his district's bee and placed ninth in the county.
The next year, he finished fourth in the county bee. For two years after that, he placed third.
"I kept trying because I wanted to be able to win the next year," Austin said.
Because Austin is an eighth-grader, this was his last shot at the national bee. Austin's family bought him a Latin textbook to help him master word roots. On weekends and often during the week, he would spend three to five hours a day cramming.
"He just studied harder every year," his father, Rafael, said.
Following his win, Austin loped off the stage and sat next to his smiling parents, while eating snacks. His demeanor during the competition was similarly low key as he sat quietly, sometimes playing with his long bangs, while waiting for his turn.
It was all part of the spelling bee veteran's strategy to calm his nerves. Austin said he tried to make himself "sleepy" during the bee - not so much that he would doze off, but so that he would be less "aware" of the audience.
Austin will compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.
For the first time this year, schools were required to pay a $99 fee for their students to compete in the national bee. Because the fee deadline was before schools knew if their students would make it that far, many chose not to pay.
Nine of the 27 children competing Wednesday attended schools that had not paid, said Tracey Rivas, programs and student activities facilitator for the Riverside County Office of Education. If those students won the Riverside bee, they would not have been allowed to participate in the national bee. Fortunately, Austin's school, Boulder Ridge Middle School in Romoland, had paid.
Three school districts - Temecula, Riverside Unified and Perris Elementary - didn't participate in the county bee.
After Austin won the top prize, the younger students who had already been eliminated were brought back on stage to compete for the chance to attend the California State Elementary Spelling Bee, which is not connected to the national bee.
Raymond Galloway, 10, who became emotional after his elimination from the main round, was one of the students to return to the stage. He was reluctant to stand up and take his turn at the microphone until his parents and the crowd shouted encouragement.
But after correctly working out the word "traulism," Raymond, of Moreno Valley, won the second spot at the state bee and fifth place overall in the county. He ended the afternoon in smiles, wearing his medal proudly and fielding congratulations from audience members.
Ramakrishnan Kumaran, a sixth-grader at Acacia Middle School in Hemet, finished fourth in the county and first among the fourth- to sixth-graders, earning him a trip to the state bee in May. Ramakrishnan said he was amazed by the intensity of Wednesday's bee, which he likened to an Olympic match.
During every round, Ramakrishnan asked for each word's definition and origin - at the suggestion, he said, of his teachers.


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Report: Dumervil signs with Ravens
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|, Sept. 26, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Miken is NOT taking care of the problem Ultra IIs
Mine was stamped 1.21. I think Miken had a bad batch or 2 but they wouldn't give out the serial numbers of the bad batches, they wanted you to spend $20 to send it in and have it tested.
|, Aug. 27, 2012
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Tanel 360 Top Gun IV - San Clemente
I also played in this tournament with my 55AAA team from AZ. We were the only Az team and it was nice to play the CA teams. There was 1 other 55AAA from CA so they grouped us in with the 50AAA teams, which I didn't mind. What I did mind was that we didn't get to play the other 55 team in the seeding games. We did finally get to play each other in the Bracket on Sunday. The tournament could have been run more smoothly, our 1:15 game on Sat didn't start until 2:15 and our last game on Sat night at 7:15 started about 8:45. So we were at the fields from 12:15 PM to 10:00 PM for 3 games. That we didn't enjoy very much but it's always fun and I enjoyed the great weather.
|, Aug. 27, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Miken is NOT taking care of the problem Ultra IIs
Got my USA model back today with the same letter every one else got, "Thanks for sending it in but it passed our tests and we're sending it back". They said they did a compression test and a field test. The bat may have passed their compression test but the bat under performs from what we expect from an Ultra II. I guess I'll be using it for BP, but it's my last Miken. I saw Gorilla Boy has a new Combat out, a 2 piece Senior Bat (Twilight), I'm going to have him send me one.
|, Aug. 22, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: What does it take?
Hi Mike, G19 is right, it's a trade off between performance and durability. If I could get a Senior bat to last 1 year I would be happy. I play 30 tournaments a year, 25 at bats per, equals 750 swings, plus 50-100 for break in, that's 800-850. I think most guys would be extremely happy if they could get 850 swings out of their Senior bat. I've hat Combats and Mikens and the only bat that lasted for more than a year for me was your Yellow MM Gear. Just make that bat again.
|, Aug. 20, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Miken VP Email address
Does anyone have the email address of Miken Sports Vice President Jim Hoscheit?
|, Aug. 19, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Miken is NOT taking care of the problem Ultra IIs
Dave & #6, I'm glad that Miken took care of your bats, they're just not taking care of mine. I'm not a HR hitter, but I break 1-2 Ultras a year, so I know what one should hit and sound like. Anyone who hits with an Ultra knows what it sounds like. This USA model that I purchased a couple of months ago doesn't have the same sound and or the same pop. This is Miken's email reply to me;
"I am pleased to inform you that your bat has passed all of its test and we're shipping it back to you."
They might be pleased but I'm not. What tests do they perform?
I've owned 8-10 Ultras in the last 4-5 years but I'm not happy and I won't be buying any more. Sorry to spout off, just wanted to get the word out on the bad experience I had with Miken Customer Service.
|, Aug. 17, 2012
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Miken is NOT taking care of the problem Ultra IIs
I have one of the problem Ultra IIs, the USA model, and I sent it back to Miken 2 weeks ago to be replaced. The bat is dead, it doesn't sound like a UII or hit like a UII. I received an email today from Miken and they said my bat passed their tests and they were shipping it back to me. So now I have a $200 log that will sit in my garage and collect dust. This will be the last bat I buy from Miken. Does anyone have a Reebok or Combat they want to trade for a 27 Oz Ultra II USA?
|, July 29, 2012
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: READY TO PLAY AGAIN
Gary, your boys won their bracket in Prescott, it was 20-19 going into the open and they scored 18 to put it away. Good seeing you again and Tom hit a 3 run walkoff to beat us on Sat.
|, July 18, 2012
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: READY TO PLAY AGAIN
Thanks Armando, I just received a Return Authorization(RA) Email from Miken. I'm going to send in my Gray USA Ultra II with the Red Knob, it has 100 swings on it and it's dead. Hopefully they'll send me a new one. I've been using my Blue Combat MM that I bought last year at the worlds and it's been a great bat for me.
|, July 18, 2012
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: Batters Box Dimensions/Layout
Ed, SSUSA has their Rule book on this website. Go to the top of the page, Tournaments Tab, then Rules. Go to Page 103. Paul was right, the box is 7ft x 3ft. With the Mat, the back line of the Batter's box should be 10 inches behind the Mat and the front line should be 39.5 inches in front of Home Plate/Mat. So yes, the Batter's Box lined out in your league was wrong. It's wrong in most leagues I play in.
|, Oct. 16, 2011
|Topic: Bats
Discussion: Coming To Phoenix
Mike, have you left yet? I was hoping you could bring me a Blue Macenko 27 Oz Balanced when you come.
Bruce McClain
|, Sept. 14, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: How about 55AAA for Phoenix?
CJ&S Express will be there, it's in our backyard. Webbie, we look forward to more great games against you guys as we've had over the past few years.
|, Aug. 29, 2011
|Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Another what's the right call?
Webbie is out, my understanding of the rule is if you cross the commitment line and then change direction and go back over it toward 3rd, you're out.
|, June 21, 2011
|Topic: General and miscellaneous
Discussion: pitching motion
Tucson, we played against that pitcher twice. On Sat, he did his little hop before he started his pitching motion, someone said something to Blue but he said he did it every pitch so it was part of his pitching motion and he wasn't going to call it illegal. On Sun when we played them, someone must have told him he couldn't do it anymore because he didn't do his little hop the entire game.
|, June 21, 2011
|Topic: Tournaments
Discussion: Pinetop
A Division:
1st - Fangrabbers
2nd - Old School
B Division:
Gamblers & Paul Tone were playing the championship game when I left.
C Division:
Don't know
|, June 20, 2011
|Topic: Rules of the game
Discussion: Another what's the right call?
We're in Pinetop Az this weekend, runner on 1st, batter hits a line drive to 2nd, runner tries to get back to 1st, 2nd base throws the ball wide to 1st, 1st baseman catches the ball but his foot is on the orange bag and the runner is called out. Umpire says the rule is, that the orange and white bag are one.
Thanks for the responses,
|, June 8, 2011
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: new player
papoo, I played with a Mark Smith in the late 70s in Ohio, where did you play ball in the 70s? I can also hook you up with a tournament team in Phoenix if you're looking.
|, May 8, 2011
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: Looking for Seniors ball in Phoenix Metro area
Hi Bop, Not much going on in Senior ball in the summer in Phoenix, it picks back up in the winter when the snowbirds get here. The only league for 50+ in the winter is in Mesa, it starts in Jan and it's run by the parks and rec dept. You can call them or check out their website. They'll put your name on a list for managers that are looking for players. There are leagues in the fall but they're mostly retirement park leagues and you have to be 55. The only other option on the East side is in Scottsdale (see taits post above), they go all year long on Tues & Thurs. They take BP and then play 1-2 games.
Good luck,
|, April 7, 2011
|Topic: Teams looking for players
Discussion: Need 2 players 50+ AAA- Calif., middle inf or outfield
Mike, I'm sending you an email, I'd be interested in playing.
|, April 21, 2010
|Topic: Players looking to join a team
Discussion: Age 50: Looking to join a club in AZ
Hey Tom, I've played with Bill down in Sun Lakes before, he's a hell of a hitter. Where are you guys going to hit and what time on Friday?


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The pressing issue of making downtown Greenville safer at the bars and night clubs goes before city council members Monday night.
The issue has come to the forefront since the June 30th double murder outside of The Other Place night club on Fifth Street. Bar owners and city leaders started discussing what changes can be made to make the area safer immediately after the crime.
Monday night, the Greenville City Council will consider three ordinances. On the table, having clubs provide security personnel, creating a minimum separation requirement for any new clubs, to keep the area from becoming saturated with night clubs, and prohibiting clubs from hiring bouncers with certain criminal backgrounds.
We'll keep you posted on what the council decides.


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Moustache Run 5K celebrates facial hair, men's health through jogging
Last Saturday, nearly 1,500 mustachioed Minnesotans assembled under the banner of the Moustache Run 5K.
The event heralded the end of Movember, a month-long mustache celebration that raises awareness for men's health issues, such as testicular cancer and depression, while encouraging smooth-faced men around the world to risk their vanity and sprout some facial hair. At the event, there were both genuine mustaches and faux ones. Mustachioed women showed up, too, some with mos made from colorful felt. Other women had fake facial hair so wild -- elaborate, finely coiffed Fu Manchus, for example -- that folks with the real thing may have felt emasculated by their luxuriousness.
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As Dressing Room's Movember correspondent, I showed up to jog with my mustache curled by Man's Stuff Ginger Dandy wax. But I'm no jogger. My first 5K was this past Thanksgiving, and before that I'd not jogged more than a mile since middle school. Plus, I was wildly hung over on the day of the Moustache Run 5K, having soaked my 'stache with copious whiskeys the previous night.
After checking in at Aster Café, the race began on the Nicollet Island railroad bridge. It's hard to think of a more scenic spot to start a jog than Main Street, an overlook on the Mississippi River that's been the site of a trillion engagement and graduation photo shoots. From there, folks jogged en mustachioed masse to the recently reopened Plymouth Bridge, then hit West River Road.
The day was misty and gray, and just about everything -- from the tan apartment buildings off the river to the trees above the forest paths on Boom Island -- looked more beautiful in the morning light. After a jaunt across the Stone Arch Bridge, the 5K ended back on Main Street with coffee and hot chocolate from Aster, plus Southern Comfort for 21+ participants.
I performed the 5K about as well as I'd expected. The first mile of the Moustache Run 5K took me about 10 minutes to jog. Wearied by the poisons in my body, and over-layered in preparation for what I thought would be a cold morning, I gave in after the first mile and walked the rest of the route. I was pretty miserable. Somehow, it hadn't occurred to me that drinking too much the night before a 5K might destroy my performance. Post-race, instead of getting a shave from the on-site groomers, I trudged home and slept for another three hours.
A real athlete, that Patrick Stephenson.
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Every business is unique, but many share common needs and characteristics. Many of those are based on where they stand in the lifecycle of the business as it evolves from an idea into a mature company. Matching this progression of business stages is a "credit lifecycle" of the most common credit needs, credit-building strategies, and credit options.
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A mature business never stands still. While your focus at this stage may be on staying ahead of the competition and improving performance, givesome thought to your financing as well. Are your existing loans and other debt still appropriate for your business needs? Are you making the most of any business equity? Strategic funding decisions might include:
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A major expansion can take your business to new places. Because few businesses can spare enough cash to expand, it may also call for new financing resources to fund new product lines, locations, or acquisitions. Monitor your cash flow and margins carefully to help maximize your access to:
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As you begin to think about your endgame, financing may not be a high priority. But whether you're planning to sell the business or keep it in the family, you want to enhance its value and stability. Make sure any significant debt is optimized for the long term. At this stage you may want to:
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5 tips on applying for financing
Whatever stage you've reached, when you apply for financing the process will be much the same. Here are some best practices for getting the funds you need.
Get your financial house in order. Check your credit scores and correct any issues before you apply.
Gather essential business records, including tax returns and financial statements. For an SBA loan you'll also need a formal business plan.
Define your goals specifically. Where are you going as a business? What will you do with the money? How much do you need? Ask for a specific amount that matches your strategy — not what you think you can borrow.
Be realistic, especially about your strengths and weaknesses. Loan officers will be evaluating your business thoroughly. Make sure you're upfront and proactive in communicating any challenges or opportunities for your business.
Understand your options and the process. For example, loan decisions below $100,000 may be made based on credit scores and basic information, while larger amounts may require a detailed review of your finances.


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This is when you make The Sandwich — thick slabs of leftover stuffing bread slathered with mayo, a quarter-pound of sliced turkey, a layer of gravy, half an inch of cranberry sauce, a layer of mashed sweet potatoes and you're in hedonistic heaven.
The question that follows: What's the wine for this?
The frugal choice, of course, would be the wine left over from dinner. If there is any. (People are always asking me, "How do I keep leftover wine?" My reply: "What's leftover wine?")
But there might be some. My plea? Sip the wines individually. Don't pour them all together in a misguided attempt to match the Dagwoodness of the sandwich. That would insult the winemakers who went to so much trouble to make them.
Still, you want inexpensive wines. Another reason for leftovers is to recoup some of the cash you laid out for the fancy Turkey Day feast. Also, by now, your senses probably are a bit dulled — so no point in buying a $200 French white burgundy.
If you do need to open a new bottle, I'd suggest a soft red — maybe a Malbec or pinot noir or red blend. Not a tannic monster cabernet sauvignon. Oh, I suppose you also could use a big, buttery, white chardonnay.
The next couple of days' meals can also be great if there are still more leftovers left over. (That's why you bought the 24-pound turkey for seven people, right?) Now you get creative. Incidentally, the FDA says you can eat the leftovers for three or four days if they're promptly and properly refrigerated.
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The Sandwich described above: I'd try a multi-grape red blend.
Turkey casserole: Turkey, mashed potatoes, cheese, stuffing bread and such heated in the oven would go nicely with a medium-bodied Spanish rioja.
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Squash bisque: A bisque is defined as a creamy soup, so use squash, half-and-half, broth, onions, garlic and such, cook it down and spin it in the blender (If it's hot, hold the top down with a dish towel to avoid making Squash Vesuvius). Try a hedonistic viognier with this.
Cranberry bread: Google a recipe. Or substitute cranberries into a recipe for zucchini or pumpkin bread. Pair it with a fruity pinot noir.
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Parkdale Islamic Education Centre - Hamza Masjid
Alhamdulillah the Parkdale Islamic Education Centre (PIEC) was completely established for nonprofit purposes. Masha-Allah the Muslim population in this area has considerably grown and now is the time to build our own masjid. As such, we should all put our hands together to start this divine project as the Masjid building is currently on rent.
We started the new project in May 2005 to buy the existing masjid and islamic education Centre and now are engaged in fund raising activities within the community. Up until June 2009 we had only collected $50,000. in 2010 we started contacting all the Masajid around Toronto and all over Ontario for raising donations and by February 2015 we have collected $825,000. Alhamdulillah Hamza Masjid has now been bought for $1.2 million on July 31, 2015 with all your help and support. Now we have a debt (Qarz-e-Hasna) of $50,000 and we need that money as soon as possible. Please help us achieve this target.
We ask Allah for help, and we also reach out to you, our generous donor, to help us in these pivotal few months. Please remember the promise of the Prophet (may Allah send His peace and blessings upon him completely), that Sadaqah does not decrease a believer's wealth at all. In fact, Sadaqah is simply a transfer of funds from your Dunya account to your Akhirah account. Please consider making the most profitable investment of your life and help build the House of Allah. InshAllah through Sadaqah, Allah will increase your wealth, put Barakah in your dealings, repel calamities in your life, raise your ranks, and write you among the generous. InshAllah He will also give you reward for every good deed committed in our new masjid.
The management of Masjid Hamza has always treated donations and loans to the masjid as a very serious trust. Every penny is accounted for. Every penny goes towards the masjid. And every transaction is publicly available for review. We understand the trust of your wealth. And we promise you honesty, integrity and transparency.
This is an opportunity to make a difference for Muslims. Giving Muslims a permanent place to pray is one of the noblest deeds. Please donate generously.
You can mail a cheque payable to "Parkdale Islamic Education Centre". OR mail a void cheque with installment details for direct withdrawal. OR mail your credit card information with installment details. OR visit our website at www.hamzamasjid.com to donate via PayPal. OR visit us in person at 1287 Queen St. W.
May Allah bless you!
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You can find out about our study circles, tutoring services and attend programs being conducted by Imam Ayoub. Please check out our events section to get the schedule information about the upcoming events in the Parkdale Islamic Education Centre (PIEC). Feel free to share it on facebook and tweet about it online.
The Parkdale Islamic Education Centre (PIEC) has become a focal point for the Muslims of Toronto. It is centrally located in the heart of a Muslim community and services the religious, social and recreational needs of this community.
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CUMC Researchers Develop First Ever Atlas of Immune Cells
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Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have developed an "atlas" of immune cells in the body after analyzing tissues harvested from organ donors.
Their results provide a unique view of the distribution and function of T lymphocytes in healthy individuals. In addition, the findings represent a major step toward development of new strategies for creating vaccines and immunotherapies. The study was published today in the online edition of the journal Immunity.
AdvertisementT cells, a type of white blood cell, play a major role in cell-mediated immunity, in which the immune system produces various types of cells to defend the body against pathogens, cancer cells, and foreign substances.
"We found that T cells are highly compartmentalized that is, each tissue we examined had its own complement of T cells," said study leader Donna L. Farber, PhD, professor of surgical sciences at CUMC and a principal investigator with the new Columbia Center for Translational Immunology (CCTI), directed by Megan Sykes, MD. "The results were remarkably similar in all donors, even though these people were very different in terms of age, background, and lifestyle."
The researchers also discovered a receptor that is expressed on the surface of "tissue-resident" T cells but not on circulating T cells. Using this marker, Dr. Farber and her colleagues established that the blood is its own compartment. "In other words, T cells found in circulation are not the same as T cells in the tissues," said Dr. Farber.
According to the researchers, the findings establish a baseline for T-cell immunity in healthy individuals. This knowledge can be used to better understand how various tissues respond to site-specific and systemic autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The findings can therefore powerfully inform the development of new vaccine strategies. "To make better vaccines, it may be necessary to activate a T-cell response at the site of an infection, not just in the general circulation," said Dr. Farber. "But first we have to know what types of immune cells are in those tissues and how they function. This is a first step in that direction."
To study T cells, researchers need multiple tissue samples, which cannot be taken from healthy individuals. Working with the New York Organ Donor Network, the organ procurement organization for the greater New York metropolitan area, CUMC researchers obtained tissue samples from 24 individual organ donors. Samples were taken from tissues that have direct contact with pathogens, including lymph, lung, spleen, and small and large intestines. The donors, all of whom had died suddenly of traumatic causes, ranged in age from 15 to 60. All were HIV-negative and free of cancer and other chronic or immunological diseases.
"Most of what we have known about human T cells is based on studies of the blood, because it is so accessible," said Dr. Farber. "But that is only a small sampling of the body's T cells. We already had good evidence, from mouse studies, that other tissues have their own types of T cells and that they play an important role in mediating immune protection. We wanted to find out if this was the case in humans."
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(Pictured: caught on the road by the Altadenablog Blackberry, an Angeles National Forest Support truck with a sticker commemorating firefighters Ted Hall and Arnie Quinones, who died fighting the Station Fire)
LA Times has two post-Station Fire stories today: Julie Cart looks at how the forest will recover; and Paul Pringle looks at resident disgust about how the fire was handled following the LA Times' Sunday story.
And: Angeles Rising, a post-fire blog of meetings, forest conditions, etc.
Supervisor Antonvich's office also sent out the following press release:
To inform residents in fire-damaged areas on the County's efforts to reduce the impact of mudslides and erosion damage, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has created a multi-agency program (C.A.R.E.) and a toll free number (800-214-4020) to protect life and property in the upcoming rainy months.
The CARE (Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort) program will include regular updates and bulletins, technical assistance for residents on constructing mudslide diversions, a "one-stop" website with fire recovery and storm preparation information, public service announcements, and a speaker's bureau for community meetings.
"Initial assessments indicate a high probability of mudslides damage for our fire-damaged communities," Antonovich said. "The danger presented by the largest fire in County history is far from over and requires effective coordination and communication to minimize the impact of mudslides and protect our residents and their homes."
A motion by Supervisor Antonovich on September 8th authorized the County Public Works Department to spend up to $25 million in emergency contracts to repair roads and infrastructure in burn areas and to prepare for expected debris and mudflows.
Public Works engineers have already inspected over 200 properties and, together with USFS officials, hosted several public meetings in at-risk communities.
"The County Public Works Department has completed many of the physical repairs to County roads, including the replacement of more than 850 road signs, 4,500 road markers, and 27 miles of re-striping, and is working to install 95 sections of guardrail," Antonovich said. "The Department is also looking to increase capacity at seven of the twenty-nine debris basins in the Station Fire burn area and is cleaning out an additional nine basins below the burned watersheds of the Station Fire before the rains come."


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As a result of recently ended law enforcement emphasis patrols almost 400 drivers in four Northeast Washington counties got an expensive message to buckle up and stay off their cell phones while driving.
Extra patrols from agencies in Spokane, Whitman, Pend Oreille and Ferry counties issued 297 tickets for seatbelt infractions along with 101 tickets for using cellphone, texting or other electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle. While the seat belt infractions remained steady, 295 were issued over the same period last year, the number of electronic device use tickets almost doubled from 55 in 2012.
In addition, four DUIs, two misdemeanor drug, five felony and seven misdemeanor warrant arrests were made. Sixty speeding violations, 18 child passenger safety infractions as well as 61 uninsured motorists and 29 suspended/revoked license violations were also issued.
Statewide, during the patrols, law enforcement officers wrote 2,321 seatbelt violations and 1,448 cell phone/ texting tickets. Last year, during this same time period, officers on the extra patrols statewide issued 3,171 seat belt violations and 1,059 cell phone violations were written.
Washington Traffic Safety media consultant Amanda Bedell said the reason for the increase in distracted driver citations stemmed from the increased emphasis this year as opposed to last.
"We know that cellphone violators are out there, and the public has been asking for law enforcement to crack down on them," she said. "It made sense to add that component to the extra patrols."
The Spokane County Target Zero Task Force, law enforcement from Spokane, Whitman, Pend Oreille and Ferry Counties,worked the extra patrols that were funded by a grant from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
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