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Kathy Valentine
|Kathy Valentine
|Background information
|Birth name
|Kathryn Valentine[1]
|[2]January 7, 1959
|Austin, Texas
|Pop rock, blues rock, pop punk
|Musician, songwriter, producer, writer
|Guitar, bass
|Years active
|Associated acts
|The Go-Go's, The BlueBonnets, The Impossible, The Delphines, The World's Cutest Killers, The Textones, The Violaters, Johnny Goudie
Kathryn "Kathy" Valentine (born January 7, 1959) is an American musician (guitar and bass) and songwriter. She made music history as a member of The Go-Go's, the first all-female band to have a #1 album in the U.S.
Valentine has maintained a career in music through songwriting, recording, performing and touring as well as additional academic and creative pursuits.
- 1 Early life
- 2 Career
- 3 Other activities
- 4 Go-Go's lawsuit
- 5 Personal life
- 6 Discography
- 7 See also
- 8 References
- 9 External links
Early life[edit]
Kathryn Valentine was born on January 7, 1959 in Austin, Texas, an only child who was raised by her single mother, an English expatriate. Valentine dropped out of public school in 9th grade to attend Greenbriar, an alternative school where she began playing guitar. In 1973, while visiting England with her mother, she happened to see Suzi Quatro on Top Of The Pops, and said it "blew her mind". It had never occurred to her that a woman could be a rock star.[4]
She returned to Austin, got an electric guitar and amp, and began looking for bandmates. She credits the Austin, Texas music scene for her diverse musical roots, in particular Jimmie Vaughan and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, as well as Texas icon Doug Sahm who let her onstage to sit in with his band on the Chuck Berry song "Little Queenie".[5]
In 1975, on a subsequent family visit to London with her mother, she answered an ad in Melody Maker and joined the fledgling Girlschool. She missed a gig due to illness and was replaced by Kelly Johnson, who she would later work with. Inspired by the punk scene and bands like The Ramones and Blondie, Valentine returned to Austin and formed the punk band, the Violators, alongside Carla Olson, Jesse Sublett and Marilyn Dean. The band played at Raul's, Austin's first punk club, in February 1978. In late 1978, Valentine moved to Los Angeles and co-founded The Textones with Carla Olson. The Textones released two singles, including an unreleased Tom Petty song, before Valentine left the band in 1980. During her time in The Textones, Phil Seymour recorded "We Don't Get Along", a song she'd written. The Go-Go's also would record this song as well as other songs she'd written during the Textones period, such as "Vacation" and "Can't Stop The World".[6]
The Go-Go's (1980-1985)[edit]
She was asked to play bass, an instrument that she had not played extensively, as a substitute for the Go-Go's ailing bass player. She says she learned their songs over four days and rehearsed with them twice before hitting the stage on New Year's Eve 1980 at Whiskey A Go-Go.[7] Valentine was asked to remain as a permanent member shortly thereafter. The Go-Go's were signed to I.R.S. Records in March 1981. "Can't Stop the World" was recorded for the Go-Go's debut album, Beauty and the Beat.
The second album featured Valentine's previous Textones song "Vacation" as the title track and first single, after re-working the arrangement with Go-Go's guitarist Charlotte Caffey. On the Go-Go's third LP, Talk Show, Valentine also co-wrote with Caffey the hit single "Head over Heels," and played lead guitar on several songs, including the single "Turn To You", album cuts "You Thought", "Beneath The Blue Sky", and "Good For Gone".
The band struggled with internal difficulties during the recording of Talk Show, and tried to stay together after the departure of rhythm guitarist Jane Wiedlin. Valentine moved to guitar duties, and Paula Jean Brown was hired to play bass. The Go-Go's broke up in May 1985.[2]
Post Go-Go's (1985-1990) and Go-Go's reunion[edit]
After the break up, Valentine said that she felt lost and that her identity had become absorbed into being a Go-Go.[5] Returning to her rock roots, she formed The World's Cutest Killers, a line up she thought would be successful, featuring former Girlschool guitarist Kelly Johnson, her old friend Jesse Sublett on bass, drummer (future A&R man) Craig Aaronson, and keyboardist Jebin Bruni. The group attracted the attention of producer Mike Chapman and recorded demos, which were scrapped, and the band split up.[5][8] Several other bands and line ups went nowhere, and Valentine returned to school.[9] In 1990, the Go-Go's reunited for concerts and a CD of greatest hits, but split again soon after.
The BlueBonnets (1992-1994), The Delphines (1995-2002), and Go-Go's second reunion (1994-2013)[edit]
In 1992, Valentine began her longest collaboration and partnership with singer and bassist Dominique Davalos. They formed the BlueBonnets, a blues-based group. With high-profile guests sitting in with the band, club goers lining up to see them, and performances at celebrity wedding receptions and parties, record company scouts took notice but the band went through line up changes and eventually morphed into the Valentine/Davalos band The Delphines early in 1995.[10] The Go-Go's began working together again, with Valentine co-writing "The Whole World Lost Its Head" on Return To The Valley of The Go-Go's, a song which became the band's highest charting U.K. single. The band released a new CD God Bless The Go-Go's in 2001, toured extensively for many years, and appeared in a popular DVD live concert, The Go-Go's Live In Central Park. Determined not to let the Go-Go's define her this time around, Valentine kept The Delphines going, and the band released two albums, The Delphines (1996) and Cosmic Speed (2001).
Light Years (2005)[edit]
In 2005, Valentine released a solo recording, Light Years, that she co-produced, wrote, arranged and performed the guitar and vocal tracks. Light Years featured musician friends, including Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, Guns and Roses guitarist Gilby Clarke, Lenny Kravitz, guitarist Craig Ross, and drummers Clem Burke and Pete Thomas.[11] She began the record while pregnant in 2002 and wrote several songs with then husband, attorney and musician Steven Weisburd.
Return to Austin (2006-present)[edit]
In 2006, Valentine returned to her hometown to reside. She has been featured on the cover of the Fall 2010 issue of Texas Music, a February 2007 issue of the Austin Chronicle,[5] and the February 2009 issue of Austin Woman.[12] In March 2014, at South by Southwest she was inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame by members of Blondie (Debbie Harry, Chris Stein, and Clem Burke).[13] She and Davalos re-formed The BlueBonnets with a Texas line up, including Austin guitarist Eve Monsees.[10] The band has released two albums, Boom Boom Boom Boom (2010) and Play Loud (2014), and were invited to open for The Waterboys American tour in Spring 2015. Their third album, "Tonewrecker" was released on April 1, 2017. Valentine and Davalos also perform in the band Lady Band Johnson with front man Johnny Goudie.
On March 21, 2016, The Go-Go's announced plans for a farewell tour. However Valentine would not be part of the lineup.[14]
Other activities[edit]
While working to complete her inter-disciplinary degree in English and Fine Arts, Valentine has also begun taking writing jobs and public speaking engagements. She was the keynote speaker at The American Heart Association's Go Red For Women annual event,[15] and for the MEOW Conference, where she also presented a Valor Award to her early inspiration Suzi Quatro.[16] In 2014, Rainbow Light Nutritional Systems presented Valentine as part of its Game Changers promotional campaign.[17] In 2013, she put together an all-female, all-star band for the Experience Music Project's Women Who Rock Exhibit.[18] Valentine recruited underground influential musicians and Seattle-based singers to front the band and was musical director. She has also been hired to write music reviews for The Talkhouse, an online site devoted to music and music lovers. In 2016, Valentine was the featured speaker at Kids In A New Groove annual fundraiser. The same year, Valentine signed with U.T. Press to write a memoir, expected to be published in 2018.[19]
Go-Go's lawsuit[edit]
Valentine's last full show with The Go-Go's was on May 9, 2012. A broken wrist led to her being replaced on a 2012 summer tour. On March 8, 2013, the Go-Go's official website said "irreconcilable differences" had led to her departure.[20] On May 24, 2013 she sued her former bandmates for "breach of fiduciary duty and abuse of control...in an attempt to deprive [her] of her position and interest in the group, including her right to receive her full one-fifth, 20% share of the benefits and revenues generated by the group's substantial reputation, fame, and goodwill."[21][22][23] In early 2014, the lawsuit that Valentine brought against her former bandmates was settled out of court.
Personal life[edit]
Valentine is divorced from Steven Weisburd. They co-parent their daughter and she has partnered with Weisburd in a new business venture, The Townsend, a bar and performance venue in downtown Austin.[24][25]
Solo albums[edit]
- 2005: Light Years (All For One)
With The Go-Go's[edit]
- 1981: Beauty and the Beat (I.R.S.)
- 1982: Vacation (I.R.S.)
- 1984: Talk Show (I.R.S.)
- 2001: God Bless The Go-Go's (Beyond Music)
With The BlueBonnets[edit]
- 2010: Boom Boom Boom Boom (self-released)
- 2014: Play Loud (self-released)
- 2017: Tonewrecker (self-released)
With The Delphines[edit]
- 1997: The Delphines (Spit Fire)
- 2001: Cosmic Speed (Conspiracy Music)
With the Textones[edit]
- Singles
- 1980: "Some Other Girl" / "Reason To Leave" (I.R.S. / Faulty)
- 1980: "I Can't Fight It" / "Vacation" / "The Time Is Right" (Chiswick)
- 1982: "Vacation" / "The Time Is Right" (Big Beat) - with Kathy Valentine
As composer[edit]
- 1980: Phil Seymour - Phil Seymour (Boardwalk Entertainment) - track 8, "We Don't Get Along"
- 1989: Chemical People - Ten Fold Hate (Cruz) - track 14, "Vacation" (co-written with Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin)
- 1993: Doc Hopper - Aloha (Ringing Ear) - track 8, "Head Over Heels" (co-written with Charlotte Caffey)
- 1998: One Eighty - Crackerjack ([BEC) - track 14, "Vacation" (co-written with Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin)
- 1999: Blondie - No Exit (Beyond) - track 13, "Divine" (co-written with Clem Burke)
As producer[edit]
- 2001: Motorbaby - Rise (Ten Wings)
Also appears on[edit]
- 1993: Carlene Carter - Little Love Letters (Giant) - vocals
- 1994: Carla Olson - Reap the Whirlwind (Watermelon) - guitar
See also[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kathy Valentine.
- ^ Biography from IMDb
- ^ a b "The Go-Go's Biography". Musicianguide.com. Retrieved 2011-08-19.
- ^ Go-Go's Biography
- ^ Hamlin, Bradley Mason; Lucy Hell. "Kathy Valentine Interview". Mystery Island Music. Mystery Island Publications. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ a b c d Moser, Margaret. "Every day is (Kathy) Valentine's Day". TheAustin Chronicle. Austin Chronicle Corp. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ Gimarc, George (October 15, 1997). Post Punk Diary:1980-1982. St. Martin's Griffin. p. 39. ISBN 031216968X.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Go-Go's". Billboard. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ Gaar, Gillian (November 29, 2002). She's a Rebel: The History of Women in Rock and Roll (Live Girls) (2nd ed.). Seal Press. p. 339. ISBN 1580050786.
- ^ "Kathy Valentine". The New Revolutionists. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ a b Seida, Linda. "The Delphines - Biography". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ Mason, Stewart. "Light Years - Credits". AllMusic. All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "9th Anniversary Panelists". Austin Woman Magazine. Austin Woman Magazine. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ Rodriguez, Donny. "Austin Music Awards at SXSW, A Local Showcase For The Masses". Texas Rock Report. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-go-gos-recruit-best-coast-for-summer-farewell-tour-20160321
- ^ Godwin, Robert. "2013 Go Red For Women Summit". Keep Austin Giving. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ McDonnell, Evelyn. "Rock 'N' Role Models". Populism. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
- ^ "Rainbow Light Launches Circle of Care Program to Celebrate 30 Years of Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility". PR Newswire. PR Newswire Association LLC. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ Gaar, Gillian. "Concert review: a bounty of hits from female artists at EMP "Blow Out" concert". The Seattle Times. The Seattle Times. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ "Announcing new memoir by former Go-Go Kathy Valentine". University of Texas Press. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
- ^ "Update from Go-Go's HQ". March 8, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
- ^ "Valentine v. Carlisle et al" (PDF). Case BC510027, Los Angeles County Superior Court. The Hollywood Reporter. May 24, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (May 25, 2013). "Kathy Valentine alleges the other members of the iconic girl band are attempting to reduce her share in the group". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2013-06-21.
- ^ Heller, Matthew (28 May 2013). "Axed Go-Go's Member Says Band Blocked Her From Profits". Law360. Portfolio Media, Inc. Retrieved 29 May 2015.
- ^ Campbell, Elizabeth. "THE TOWNSEND - Great Drinks, Food, Music, Art in an Elegant Space in Downtown Austin". Ain't No Sleep When You're Living The Dream. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
- ^ Swiatecki, Chad. "New live music bar to open in iconic Congress Avenue space". Austin Business Journal. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 27 May 2015.


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LONDON – A conservative group in the Church of England says Christians in the United Kingdom will face an "even more difficult environment" following last week's vote by the House of Lords to lift a ban on civil partnership ceremonies in churches.
Church Society said Friday that it fears clergy of established churches will be under particular pressure to conduct ceremonies they feel in their conscience to be wrong.
"Because of other legislation in recent years, purporting to be about equality, this latest change will create an even more difficult environment for Christians," Church Society stated.
"For many Christians, the anti-Christian nature of recent legislation, supported by all the main political parties, creates a particular problem," it added.
Last Tuesday, the Lords overturned the ban under the Civil Partnerships Act on same sex unions taking place on religious premises. The late night vote also allowed religious language to be used during the ceremony.
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A new undercover investigation by James O'Keefe's Project Veritas has revealed that Hillary Clinton's campaign and the DNC coordinated with liberal organizations to use a tactic called "bird-dogging" to purposely incite violence at Donald Trump rallies:
In the video, Democratic activists Robert Creamer and Scott Foval reveal their strategy to create a sense of "anarchy" in and around Donald Trump events over the course of the campaign. Foval tells an undercover operative: "One of the things we do is we stage very authentic grassroots protests right in their faces at their own events. Like, we infiltrate."
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And what kind of people are they training to carry out this infiltration? The elderly and mentally ill:
One event specifically mentioned by the Democratic operatives to have been 'bird-dogged' was the September incident in North Carolina where a 69-year-old woman was supposedly assaulted by a Trump supporter. In reality, the woman was "trained" by Foval as part of his operation. "She was one of our activists," he says.
"I'm saying we have mentally ill people, that we pay to do shit, make no mistake," says Foval in the video. "Over the last twenty years, I've paid off a few homeless guys to do some crazy stuff, and I've also taken them for dinner, and I've also made sure they had a hotel, and a shower. And I put them in a program. Like I've done that. But the reality is, a lot of people especially our union guys. A lot of our union guys…they'll do whatever you want. They're rock and roll. When I need to get something done in Arkansas, the first guy I call is the head of the AFL-CIO down there, because he will say, 'What do you need?' And I will say, I need a guy who will do this, this and this. And they find that guy. And that guy will be like, Hell yeah, let's do it."
"It doesn't matter what the friggin' legal and ethics people say, we need to win this motherfucker," Foval also said.
Foval also says in the video that Republicans have a certain "level of adherence to rules" that keeps them from resorting to such filthy tactics. But liberals aren't above it at all.
Oh — he also says Clinton absolutely knows this is happening. Watch the video above.


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Durham, North Carolina.
Founded in 1979, Ars Electronica spotlighted the emerging digital revolution. The Festival has developed into one of the worlds foremost media art festivals and has provided an annual setting for artistic and scientific encounters with social and cultural phenomena that are the upshot of technological change.
Founded in 1978, AAIFF is proudly known as 'The First Home to Asian American Cinema.' It was the nation's first festival dedicated to screening works by media artists of Asian descent and continues to be a leading showcase for Asian American film and video.
Lewiston, Maine.
CUFF presents alternative, underground, independent and experimental films.
Since its inception in 1995 as a tiny student showcase, the festival has grown rapidly, mutating with each new edition. Our competition program is a forum, an ongoing argument, a free zone for celebrating and exchanging stories, for collaborations and for exposing audiences to brave and radical forays in cinema.
An online international short film festival connecting creators and viewers all around the world. See Application Guide link at the bottom of the screen.
Crossover Australia brings together accomplished Australian artists, filmmakers, game developers, web designers and screenwriters, for five days. The goal is to develop ideas for projects that combine the storytelling skills of independent filmmaking with new kinds of interactivity made possible by emerging technology.
Darklight is Ireland's premier festival for filmmakers, animators and artists whose work explores the convergence of art, film and technology. Our mission is to nurture new talent and to create new possibilities for the imagination.
Founded in 1993, the 2009 edition of the Festival of Regions will be oriented toward the southern edge of the city of Linz, along the Traun River, with a focus on the satellite town of Auwiesen and the residential complexes of solarCity.
Founded in 1976, this annual exhibition of contemporary art is the premier exhibition of its kind in Ireland. Curated each year by a different curator of international standing, e v+ a presents the work of Irish and international contemporary artists in a range of venues and settings, formal and alternative, throughout the city of Limerick.
ECFF is a network of 250 audio-visual festivals with strong roots in the regions of Europe. Member festivals are dynamic, cultural events which have made a commitment to promote the diversity of the European moving image.
Representing "an organization of more than 93 quality festivals in 31 European countries..." includes "a detailed list of thousands of events and performances".
Founded in 2008, the festival is dedicated to international contemporary art and its protagonists.
"The latest details on more than 2,500 music festivals in North America."
An online entertainment destination dedicated to showcasing film festivals around the world and fostering new film and filmmaking talent. See "Call for Entries" link under each listing.
The Film Society of Lincoln Center produces The New York Film Festival (NYFF), New Directors/New Films (ND/NF) and Scanners: New York Video Festival. Entry into our festivals is open to all filmmakers. You are encouraged to submit to any festival for which you feel your work is appropriate. All lengths and all genres are considered for our festivals.
This listing contains over 400 film festivals, markets, expositions, and communications industry conventions.
Organized by Takashi Murakami in 2007, the Festival is where artists from all over the world come together to exhibit their works. There is no particular screening of applicants. Any artist who is willing to create and present an original art work can take part in GEISAI.
2008 marks the first year of the festival in its new biennial format hosting exhibitions, seminars, artists talks and other events specifically designed for the biennial.
The history of the festival dates back to the 1980s and the members of the Photographic Society in Finland who organized nine events every three to four years. Since 2000 the event has been known as Helsinki Photography Festival, and is organized by the Union of Artist Photographers in Finland. The Union also organizes the Triennial of Finnish Photography, and the annual Art Fair Suomi.
A comprehesive listing of festivals and events around the world.
Lee, Massachusetts.
Founded in 2000, the festival puts the emphasis on site-specific and commissioned work by local and international artists.
Organized in 2008 by Nam June Paik Art Center, the Festival celebrates video art produced by international artists.
A collaboration of artists, producers, distributors, consumers, and press in an attempt to lend exposure to new gifted artists. List of current years winner's only.
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival was founded in 1993. NYIIFVF has been recognized by the film and entertainment industry as one of the leading film events on the independent festival circuit. The festival hosts film, music and art events in the two entertainment capitals of the United States: New York and Los Angeles.
Founded in 1998, the festival is one of the largest international forums for photography, attracting more than six hundred thousand people to see photography projects, videos and installations by the most important national and international photographers and visual artists.
The Film Festival was created in 1996 as a reaction to the moribund state of the British film industry, to provide a forum for new film-makers and give exposure to movies on different formats.
In addition to independent and experimental film, video, installation, performance and new media IF also presents MOMENTUM a cross-disciplinary symposium featuring international media artists, cultural workers and theorists interacting on key themes that have emerged from the festival.
IFFBoston shows films that people might not get a chance to see anywhere else, films that are both innovative and crowd-pleasing. It offers the chance to meet the filmmakers at post-screening parties, and to ask them questions both after the films and at festival panels.
Over the past seven years, it has taken its place at the forefront of the international short film festival circuit, with free daily screenings of all short-listed films in bars, cafes and cinemas throughout the West End, concentrating on Soho, the centre of the UKs filmmaking and creative industries, sell-out film seminars and a star-studded awards night. The event is totally non-profit making - there are no entry fees and attendance at screenings and seminars is also free.
Founded in 2006, the festival is an international contemporary art project, which strives to combine the creative energy of the cultural scene in Central and Eastern Europe with emerging talents and trends from around the world.
An annual nonprofit, non-competitive film and music festival showcasing the freshest, most innovative artists from around the world. A cinematic grab bag of first-time filmmakers, student directors, professional lensers, and big name auteurs.
Founded in Bonn in 1984, Videonale is the organizer of one of the oldest video festivals in the world. Since then the festival has grown steadily, and has developed in this field into a leading institution for current video art. Since 2004, Videonale has been using the premises of the Kunstmuseum Bonn, making a meaningful complement to the video pioneers from the bequest of Ingrid Oppenheim, who as an art collector and patron of the arts laid the ideal foundations of today's VIDEONALE in the late 1970s.
WWVF is an international media art festival. Founded in the early 1980s, it is one of the pioneering events in a now internationally respected field of visual art.


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Frais de livraison et restitutions aux Hôtels/Gares/Portssont inclus dans nos tarifs!!!Vérifiez lors de la comparaison avec d'autres sites que ceux ci ne sont pas cachés
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Visiting Sardinia Budoni can offer you memorable moments, apart from the beautiful place that you are going to visit, there might be a local event taking place in a nearby location. You have just entered the right site to discover all the tips on the interesting local festivals, events and celebrations.Do not miss any event in Sardinia Budoni while organizing your next vacation. A familiar sense of déjà vu will overwhelm you right as soon as you arrive in Italy, especially with a car rental. Use the information that was gathered by Economy Car Rentals team for you and make sure that you use the freedom and flexibility that you car rental gives you while driving around in Sardinia Budoni.While visiting Sardinia Budoni spend some time discovering all the current events taking place locally. Learn about the life, traditions and culture of the locals while participating in a festival.
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Many think the golf season ended in thunderous European applause after the Ryder Cup, but believe it or not, the golf world continues to turn.
It's been the year of the runner-up for Lee Westwood, but he looks set to take a crowns that's been stitched to Tiger Woods' skull for 279 straight weeks.
Westwood is set to take over as the world's No. 1 ranked golfer... and he's doing it by doing nothing at all.
With both Woods and Westwood stagnant through the month of October, Westwood will climb to No. 1, unless for some reason Woods becomes offended by this injustice, joins a tournament, and throttles the field. Do not discard that notion as unbelievable, because it could just happen knowing Woods. If that doesn't happen, Westwood will be knocking Woods off the top shelf on October 31.
Of course, Westwood's time at the top, as is custom, likely won't last all that long. He and his biggest competition (Woods, Martin Kaymer, and Phil Mickelson) look to all return for the $7 million HSBC tournament in Shanghai on Nov. 4-7. Should any of them win, that individual would likely step up to the top rung of the ladder.
Seeing as how, historically, no one has been able to stand up to Tiger in the World Rankings, I would think Tiger seeing himself in the No. 2 slot for the first time in a long time will motivate him enough to start hitting the golf ball straight. Then again, that's what we've been saying all year.
Westwood to take Tiger's throne
Oct 11, 2010 7:00:00 PM
Many think the golf season ended in thunderous European applause after the Ryder Cup, but believe it or not, the golf world continues to turn.
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Sweet Murder Trailer (1990)
"Some people would kill for the perfect roommate." 30 April 1990 Thriller
A girl is having trouble making the rent, so she advertises for a female roommate. A seemingly sweet and shy girl named Laurie moves in, and proves to be an insane killer!
Watch the official Sweet Murder 1990 trailer in HD below or find more Sweet Murder videos on Vidimovie.


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Former spin doctor Andy Coulson to stand trial for perjury
THE Prime Minister's former spin doctor Andy Coulson is to stand trial accused of perjury in the Tommy Sheridan case.
Andy Coulson, former editor of the News of the World and the PM's ex-spin doctor
The ex-editor of the News of the World allegedly lied under oath during the 2010 perjury trial of the former MSP and his wife Gail.
Coulson, 47, from Preston, Kent, will stand trial on April 21. The date was set by judge Lord Burns following a day-long pre-evidential hearing, attended by Coulson, at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Sheridan, who now leads the Solidarity party, was awarded £200,000 after winning a defamation case against the News Of The World in 2006.
The now-defunct tabloid paper printed allegations including claims that he visited a swingers' club and cheated on his wife.
Sheridan, 50, was jailed in 2011 for three years for perjury. He has always maintained his innocence.


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No AVD Sound When Testing an Android App?
On creating an Android Virtual Device (AVD) audio playback is normally OK. However, if using an old saved AVD there may be no AVD sound. When this happens messages may be seen in LogCat, including one or more of the following. (It varies by the API level of the AVD.):
AudioTrack Error obtaining an audio buffer, giving up.
AudioTrack obtainBuffer timed out (is the CPU pegged?).
AudioFlinger could not create track, status: -12.
Be aware that the last error is also seen with other sound playback issues. These other issues are usually memory related: such as the audio file is to big; too much data in the file (e.g. sample rate to high or varies to much); or the limit (32) on the number of audio tracks attempting to be played has been reached.
Note: If you don't see messages in LogCat the following solutions may still apply. But also check that the PC's sound is not off! (Or turned down low). Even forgetting to unplug headphone may be why you have no AVD sound.
Solutions to Try When You Can't Play AVD Sound
In earlier editions of the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) the AVDs may not have been created with audio playback enabled. Subsequent SDKs enabled audio when an AVD was created. If an AVD is started and there is no AVD sound try the following:
- Uncheck Launch from snapshot when starting the AVD.
- Edit the AVD config.ini file to set Audio playback support to yes.
- Delete the AVD and recreate it.
- Use a physical Android device.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] Under the unique direction of Liam Alexander Domonkos, this feature film with audio in Dutch (original language) was premiered in 2014. The movie with dialogues written by Liam Alexander Domonkos and Evert Velthuizen, was developed in Netherlands. You can watch Opsporing online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in Dutch at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2014.
Rating: 5 by 6 users./
Runtime: 34 minutes
Evert Velthuizen, Joseph Bowe, Rutger Bruil, Bilal Choudry, Janou Derks, Roderick Derksen, Margot Hospers, Alessio Ianni, Kobus Kortmann, Astrid Leerkamp, Cynthia Lengton, Sara Licher, Sara Mansson, Leonor Plantenga and Philine Tjallema.
Short film.
34-minute film (full movie) directed by Liam Alexander Domonkos.
The original audio of Opsporing has dialogues in or Dutch, it was produced in Netherlands.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2014.
Screenplay written by Liam Alexander Domonkos and Evert Velthuizen.
Jokko Voogt and Liam Alexander Domonkos.
Evert Velthuizen.
Composed by Stan Van Den Baar.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Opsporing has a duration of 34 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in English or Dutch in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
See the page of this full movie, Opsporing in FULLTV Movies.


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2017 Nicaragua Global Money Week
- Participating Organizations:
- Banco Lafise
- Fundación Zamora Teran
- Organisation name
- Number of children reached directly: 350
Participating in Global Money Week for the very first time, Banco Lafise, together with Fundacion Zamora Teran, conducted a series of lectures for both primary and secondary school students. For the younger students, the "ABCs of Money" were discussed, including topics such as "What is money?", "What is and why do we save?" and "How to use a bank". The goal of these sessions was for children from 4th – 6th grade to learn not only about these financial topics, but for the children to feel the experience of working in a bank. As such, an executive from the bank took part in a question and answers session.
Furthermore, for older students, a workshop took place entitled "Beginning without dying while trying. Keys to boost your internal and financial resources". This session covered a series of themes including: Your numbers: guide for making decisions; Separation of business finance and personal finance; Financial errors when starting out; Internal resources to leverage your resilience; Executive management for greater effectiveness; How to deal with complex situations and challenges."
2016 Nicaragua Money Week
- Leading Organization:
- Fundación FAMA
- Participanting organizations:
- Fundación para el Apoyo a la Microempresa
- Escuela Benito Juárez, Colegio Hermano Pedro Betancourt, Colegio San Martín de Porres
- Recinto Universitario Carlos Fonseca Amador (RUFA), Universidad Centroamericana (UCA)
- Date of event:
- 14th - 18th of March
- Total number of children & youth engaged: 878
For the first time, Fundación FAMA participated in Global Money Week by organizing informative sessions on savings, responsible spending and consumerism in various schools and universities throughout Nicaragua. In the Centro Escolar San Martín de Porres, Colegio Hermano Pedro Betancourt, Universidad Centroamericana and Recinto Universitario Carlos Fonseca Amador, materials such as books, brochures and banners were handed out to students. In the universities, special attention was given to risk management as a main point of discussion during Global Money Week.
2015 Nicaragua Money Week
- Participants:
- Catholic Relief Services
- Date of event:
- 9th - 17th of March
- Number of children reached:
- 50
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Latin America, in collaboration with different local partner organizations, planned daily activities in 3 countries: México, Guatemala and Nicaragua. In Nicaragua CRS in collaboration with local institutions organized different activities in primary and secondary schools. The trainings focused on informing youth about savings, loans and promoting Global Money Week's principles. Local partners also leaded several trainings on financial education and savings behavior. A drawing competition and mural creation with the theme of Global Money Week, save today safe tomorrow was among the activities preferred by the children present.
2014 Nicaragua Money Week
- Participants:
- Catholic Relief Services
- Central bank of Nicaragua
- Date of the event:
- 10th – 17th of March
- Number of children reached:
- 190
The Global Money Week celebrations and activities reached Nicaragua this year, with several organizations creating activities and events across the country. During 2014 Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the Central Bank of Nicaragua joined efforts to make this global initiative a success.
The Catholic Relief Services held meetings in different localities in the San Juan de Rio Coco were they discussed the current status of financial education and the financial products available to children and youth in Nicaragua. The meetings involved representatives from various organizations concerned with the social and economic welfare and development of the young generation, as well as Nicaraguan children and youth themselves. A videoconference with youth from Puerto Rico and Colombia took place after the meeting and was enjoyed by the young representatives. Children and youth also had the opportunity to be hosted by the Central Bank of Nicaragua, in a wonderful experience that allowed them to learn about how money is printed and the story behind the evolution of the Nicaraguan currency.


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YouTube user Gumbal has managed to snatch some one on one time with a McLaren 570 GT prototype which has been caught on camera during a private track day event.
First seen in front of the public during the world premiere presentation at last month's Geneva Motor Show, the 570GT follows in the heels of the 570S Coupe. But the model has been modified with a new glass hatch that will open sideways in a rather quirky manner. That's in a bid to ease access to a leather-lined "Touring Deck" with 7.7 cubic feet of storage. This is the upscale version of the 570 series and this luxo-supercar also comes nicely fitted with a panoramic glass roof, a bigger rear spoiler, and custom Pirelli P Zero tires that have been modified to provide a more comfortable ride.
The interior is mostly the same as in any 570 model but comes with different touches: a digital instrument cluster, premium leather upholstery, and eight-way power adjustable sport seats. There are also upscale amenities such as a power steering column, a dual-zone climate control system, and an eight-speaker audio system that is mated to an infotainment system with a seven-inch display. Under the body sits the 3.8-liter biturbo V8 engine that churns out the advertised 570 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque. It has been mated to a seven-speed seamless-shift transmission and performance will be great: 62 miles per hour (100 km/h) will be attained in 3.4 seconds while the maximum speed stands at 204 mph.


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Every country has a flag and it has a meaning to it. How many of us know the actual meaning of the colours used in national flags?
Most of us have learnt about the significance of colours used in the national flags.
From religious symbolism to communist leagues, the flags have various things combined to it that gives it a meaning which defines the nation.
Check them out...
United States of America
This flag is also referred as the "Stars and Stripes", or "Old Glory". It has 13 stripes that represent the original colonies. There are 50 stars and it represent the states in the union.
This flag is also called as the "tiranga". In 1931, it represented the two main groups in India which were Hindus (orange) and Muslims (green). The white stripe which is in the centre represented the desire for peace between these groups. The emblem has 24 spokes and it represents one hour of the day!
Also Read: Worst Sun Sign Matches That Should Never Marry
United Kingdom
This national flag is one of the oldest flags in the world. It has been around since 1801. It is officially called the Union Flag. This flag is a combination of 3 flags and it symbolises the patron saints of these 3 countries (England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
This is one of the simplest flag. The green stripes in the flag represent the country's lush vegetation and the agriculture industry. On the other hand the white stripe represents the desire for peace.
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About The CAPM® Examination
CAPM Certification and Exam Details
In 2003 PMI began offering an additional certification called the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM). The exam for the CAPM® is easier than the PMP® exam, requires less experience to qualify to take it, but covers the same topics as the PMP® exam.
There are two major differences; the CAPM® exam has only 150 questions and it is less situational than the PMP® exam (people going for the CAPM® do not have enough experience to answer situational questions). The qualifications for the exam are as follows:
CAPM® Certification Criteria
|General Education
|PM Education
|PM Experience
|Experience Within Last
|Number of Questions
|Exam Length
|Sign Code of Conduct
|High School graduate
|1500 hours
|3 years
|3 hours
|High School graduate
|23 contact hours *
|3 years
|3 hours
* CAPM® candidates have the option of either completing the full 23 Contact Hours prior to submitting their CAPM® application and scheduling their exam date OR submitting their CAPM® Application and attesting they will complete the 23 Contact Hours prior to their exam.
Applying for the Exam
More information on applying for the exam is available on PMI's website (www.pmi.org). Click the Quicklink on the homepage for CAPM Handbook.
The Examination
The examination is computer-based and is comprised of 150 multiple-choice questions. The allotted time to complete the examination is three (3) hours. The examination is offered around the world at PMI-approved testing centers. To find a testing center in your area please visit the PMI website. The current fees for the examination are as follows:
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|PMI® Member
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How to Prepare
RMC can assist you in preparing for the CAPM® exam by providing you with self-study products, live online instructor-led training or e-Learning courses. To prepare for the CAPM® exam, please follow this link to review training options for self-study, classroom training and Internet-based learning.


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How to develop & conduct Performance Evaluations
The fundamental tenet of performance evaluation systems is that people succeed best when they have concrete goals, ongoing feedback and clear links between individual performance and important organizational objectives.
All employees must have a clear understanding of what is expected of their work performance, how their work performance is measured, how well they are meeting performance expectations and how they can improve their work performance.
The performance evaluation system assists supervisors with their responsibility of helping employees perform their jobs effectively. It provides them with a structure for employees to receive feedback regarding their work performance.
The primary objectives of the performance evaluation system are to:
Need help creating your own Evaluation Forms? These four documents will help you understand what you need to get started:
Developing Evaluation Forms
Sample Evaluation Forms (three-point scale)
Interview Approaches
The Job Evaluations, also known as Assessments, are available from the University and use the five-point scale:


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When you operate your business as a pass-through entity—an S corporation, partnership or limited liability company (LLC)—income and expenses are "passed through" to you on your personal tax return. The audit rate for those entities is lower than the rate for sole proprietors
Tax bonus: A change in the form of business ownership can further reduce your audit exposure.
How so? Typically, a sole proprietor will claim a home-office deduction on Schedule C.
Also, you must attach Form 8829 to the return. That can trigger a closer look from the IRS.
On the other hand, sole proprietors who switch to a one-person S corp setup don't claim the home-office deduction on Schedule C. Instead, the corporation can reimburse them through an accountable plan. The reimbursement is tax-free to the employee and deductible by the corporation. Form 8829 isn't filed.
Of course, numerous other pros and cons present themselves in this situation.
Use Form 2553 to make the election.
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Selling real estate can be an overwhelmingly complicated process. Navigating the treacherous waters of pricing, inspections and legal contracts is difficult for the beginner. Use this advice to help you make those complicated decisions with confidence.
Have your furnace and central air conditioning units inspected and serviced before you put your home on the market. Buyers generally don't want a home that needs large investments, like a new furnace, so if the AC and heater are fine, it can appeal to more probable buyers.
Include bonuses to get someone to buy your home. Many sellers are offering items such as appliances for no extra charge, to help boost interest in their property. Such a bonus added to the house itself will motivate buying. Just look at what's highly demanded but within your budgetary reach, and then include it in the closing deal. You will then be likely to be successful.
A home that looks inviting will be much more appealing to buyers. You will definitely find that an increased number of people want to view your home.
When searching or marketing real estate, it's very important that you utilize lots of different channels. Look to a variety of sources for inspiration as you prepare to sell your property. Peruse online real estate sites and blogs, or meet with an agent. Utilize every possible strategy to increase your chance for success and profit.
If you decided to paint the interior of your home prior to selling it, do not select colors according to your own personal preferences. It is wiser to go with neutral colors, like eggshell or taupe. If you repaint your home's inside walls using these colors, your house may seem more appealing to buyers.
If you are eager to sell your property, find out what the lowest asking price is on comparable homes in your neighborhood, and list your home at a price that is 10 percent lower than that. Buyers will be excited by the fact that the house is so low, and it will make them eager to take a look.
Research potential real estate agents thoroughly before hiring one to represent you. Dealing with real estate is one of the more complex and important transactions you will make in life, having a good real estate agent is vital. A reputable and experienced agent can make the selling process much easier for you.
As previously stated. it's not easy to sell a home, particularly in the current market. There are lots of things to think about before and during the selling process. However, now that you have these handy hints under your belt, you should be better informed and less stressed about the process.


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The issue of human rights has recently been pushed forward as Inrternet access allows us all to look at just how a specific nation treats its people, and those voicing political or social opposition. In 2005, the Human Rights Foundation was founded by Thor Halvorssen in a bid to develop a charitable organization fighting independently to secure the rights of the individual under any oppressive regime. The work of the Human Rights Foundation has also looked to the entertainment world in a bid to educate the younger people of the world; amongst those who have been criticized for appearing with dictators or alleged criminal activities are rapper Nicki Minaj and soccer icon Lionel Messi.
Thor Halvorssen may not be the archetypal human rights campaigner with his position as a Hollywood film producer, but he has worked for many different human rights charities throughout his adult life. Halvorssen has looked to develop a foundation that plays an important role in the lives of people, particularly those who are interested in popular culture. Halvorssen has personally written open letters to major entertainment figures he feels have undermined their position in society by taking a payment to perform, or appear with dictators in countries across the globe.
The interest taken in human rights by Thor Halvorssen was prompted by members of his own family facing problems with their own human rights being taken away in their native Venezuela. Perhaps the most influential event occurred with the imprisonment and torture of Halvorssen's own father after he showed open opposition to the government of Venezuela. Since becoming a major figure in the fight for human rights, Thor Halvorssen has sought to expand the knowledge of the issue by inspiring events like the Oslo Freedom Forum.
One of the most impressive aspects of the work of the Human Rights Foundation is the constant need for political independence, which has led to donors being informed they no right to expect the charity to work on specific issues in exchange for a donation. To make sure the Human Rights Foundation remains independent a board of former political prisoners, activists, and politicians has been assembled by Thor Halvorssen from around the world to act as the board of the New York based charity.
Thor Halvorssen has a long track record of fighting against injustice, and he wants to be sure that people are going to have a voice in their homelands. There are a lot of tyrannical governments around the world that are not getting enough attention because the news cycle is so fast. Thor Halvorssen talks to the media a lot, and he makes sure that people are going to remember that these governments are out there.
Thor Halvorssen has offices of the Human Rights Foundation open around the world where they can help refugees, and they also have a lot of options for people who are going to try to escape tyranny. They want to have a place where they know that they can get help, and that is why Thor Halvorssen provides. This is very important as part of his mission, and he is even the child of international parents who have had to fight against tyranny themselves.
There is something very important about what Thor Halvorssen does because he also breaks down stereotypes about how people are being persecuted. It is very easy for him to go to the media to talk about things that are current in society, and he believes that he will get the best results from telling the people what the truth is. He has spoken to the world about candidates in American elections, and he has spoken about governments that a lot of people have forgotten. He has spoken out about North Korea, Angola and problems in South America. He wants to make sure the world has an understanding of what is going on, and he believes that the world will become a better place when the population is educated.
The crusading that Thor Halvorssen does is all a part of his Human Rights Foundation, and he wants to help as many people as he can. He is trying to reach out to world leaders, and he also wants to make sure the public is educated. His mission is to stop oppression around the world, and he will do so with his bravery in the face of many problems around the world.
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Captain Scott's harrowing account of his expedition to the South Pole in 1910-1912 was first published in 1913.
In his journals Scott records his party's optimistic departure from New Zealand, the hazardous voyage of the Terra Nova to Antarctica, and the trek with ponies and dogs across the ice to the Pole. On the way the explorers conduct scientific experiments, collect specimens, and get to know each other's characters. Their discovery that Amundsen had beaten them to their goal, and the endurance with which they face an 850-mile march to safety, have become the stuff of legend.
This Oxford World's Classics edition publishes for the first time a complete list of the changes made to Scott's original text before publication. In his Introduction, Max Jones illuminates the Journals' writing and publication, Scott's changing reputation, and the continued attraction of heroes in our cynical age.
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First Casio Android Wear Watch Hits the Google Store at $499
Back at CES 2016, held "way back" in January, Casio discretely announced their first Android Wear powered smartwatch. Simply dubbed the "Smart Outdoor Watch" the WSD-F10 is a rugged, outdoor-focused smartwatch that runs Android Wear, while also featuring some of its own party tricks, too. Running the latest version of Android Wear, the Casio Smart Outdoor Watch comes with all the same sort of features you'd find in a Moto 360, but it's built out of stronger stuff than most Android Wear devices. Casio is very much marketing this to the sort of wearer that isn't afraid to get their hands dirty or spend time outdoors.
Images from the Google Store show a watch that looks fairly chunky, but then again the new Casio is certified MIL-STD-810G and can withstand 50-meters below the surface. That MIL-STD-810G makes the WSD-F10 one of the most resilient Android Wear watches that's available, and should shrug off knocks, scrapes and drops pretty easily. For $499 however, you'd expect it to be pretty hardwearing. There's a flat tire circular display front and center here, which might disappoint some people, but it can also double-up as a regular watch. As in the sort watch that has a humble monochrome display that just tells the time and date, but lasts for a respectable month or so on a single charge. Software wise, Casio is bundling this with Runkeeper, ViewRanger and MyRadar however, there's no included GPS here, which might make some apps a little more reliant on that smartphone than many would have hoped for.
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The WSD-F10 is very much a watch for those looking for something on the large side that can stand up to some serious punishment. The proprietary watch strap and large, large face make it clear that Casio is selling as much as a tool as it is a watch. An everyday Moto 360 to match your 9-to-5, this isn't. Regardless, Casio is a new addition to the Android Wear family, and the freedom that Google gives their partners to design such hardware as this just goes to show that Android Wear really does have great potential. Those interested can take a look at some more images below, and hit up the source link to purchase one of themselves.


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Welcome back to our online Inductive Bible Study on the Book of Job, "Trusting God in Times of Adversity" by Kay Arthur. This week we continued with Part Two of the study and completed Week Ten in our study books which is entitled "The Good Old Days."
This week's reading covers Chapters 29 – 31 in the Book of Job. These chapters comprise the summation of Job's defense of himself which began back in Chapter 26. First Job recalls the blessings he once had before his present torment began. Next, Job describes his current suffering. Finally, Job asks God to redeem him in the future. After attempting to reason with his friends in previous chapters, in these chapters Job presents his closing argument to God alone.
In Chapter 29, Job remembers all of the blessings God once gave him. He looks back and recalls a time when he was surrounded by his family, his friends and by the presence of God. He states that he and his family once enjoyed "the friendship of God" (v. 4). He also enjoyed respect from others (v.11). He was able to share his blessings with others (v. 16) and offer them encouragement (v. 21). Life was good.
In Chapter 30, Job contrasts the blessings of his past with the bleak reality of his present. Life is no longer good. Job laments that he no longer has any of the blessings he once enjoyed. While he is upset, Job recognizes that the past must stay in the past. He accepts his current situation, even if he doesn't like it very much. While he accepts the reality of the present, Job cries out to God for deliverance from his current plight. He asks God to give him back his hope for the future.
In Chapter 31, Job asks God for justice. He reviews his life and asks God to pass judgment on him. He uses sixteen "if I have…" statements to present his argument. Job asks God to send judgment if he is guilty of any of a long list of sins outlined in this chapter. Job exhibits a confidence that God knows the truth and will vindicate him. The chapter ends with everyone who has heard Job's lament wondering what will happen next.
BIBLE STUDY TIP: Bible study, especially when reading an introspective book of the Bible such as Job, offers us a great opportunity for self- reflection. As we read the story of a biblical character, we cannot help but apply their situation to our own lives. As you read, ask yourself what you might do if you were in the same situation as the biblical character you are reading about. Jot down your observations in your journal
• Join a small group and join other women for a time of study and fellowship. This week we will be discussing Week 10 of the study. Small groups meet at http://www.facebook.com/groups/WBCInductiveStudies/ A schedule of meeting times is pinned to the top of that page.
• Complete Week 11 in your study book before your next small group meeting. This lesson is broken down into seven daily lessons so ideally, you will complete one daily lesson each day.
• Pray before you begin your study time each day. Invite the Holy Spirit to be your guide and teach you as you study.
• Do an online word study on the COVENANT using www.blueletter.org. Instructions for doing a word study are located in the "Files" at the top of the page in the Inductive Studies Chat Room. You will also find a form for doing the coming week's Word Study posted there on Monday of each week.
• Complete a "Store in Your Heart" form for Job 31:1. The Store in Your Heart forms are also located in "Files" at the top of the page in the Inductive Studies Chat Room.
• Fill out the "Job at a Glance" chart on the top of page 97 in your study book. As you complete your study each week, decide what you think the main them of each chapter is and record the theme on this page. There is no right or wrong answer, so don't worry about that! Use whatever theme will help you to remember this study when you look back at it later. This is your study and this assignment is designed to help you, not anyone else.
1) In Chapter 29, Job counts his blessings. What blessings can you count? Are these blessings in your past, your present or your future? How do our past blessings bring us comfort when we are in the midst of a struggle?
2) In Chapter 30, Job lists all of the things he has lost. In his commentary on the Book of Job, Warren Wiersbe asks us what the difference is between losing possessions, losing people and losing our reputations and our ministry. Which do you think upset Job the most? Would you react the same way?
3) How does Job describe his relationship to God in Job 30?
4) In Chapter 31, Job describes three broad all-encompassing categories of sin: lust, deceit, and adultery. What sin(s) would you add or subtract from Job's list?
5) How did this week of study go for you? Are you caught up with your studies or are you behind? Or ahead? What was the biggest challenge you had to getting your study done? What was your biggest take away from this week's lesson?


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I'm creating a VB6 application in wich I want the user to be able to make a choise of one of all datasourcenames that ar defined in de Borland Database Engine. So that can be used to make a db connection.
Is there anyone who can tell me if that can be done and how??
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You may think that a lot of so-called red states are adamantly refusing to play ball with the Obama White House on the federal health care overhaul.
But according to a study released Friday afternoon, the real diehards -- the give-no-ground hold outs -- are Texas and just four other states: Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wyoming.
Take that, Rick Scott's Florida, Bobby Jindal's Louisiana and Nikki Haley's South Carolina.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry, backed up by a solidly Republican Legislature, has you beat.
Researchers Katie Keith and Kevin Lucia of Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms looked at not only whether states expanded Medicaid to cover working-age adults who are poor and lifted a finger to help U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius launch each state's online insurance marketplace. In their report, Keith and Lucia also examined less well publicized features of President Barack Obama's signature health care law, such as whether a state insurance department is helping with "plan management" -- that is, making sure all policies offered in the marketplace with the new rules designed to end insurance underwriting abuses.
Thirty-two states have done at least something to help police the marketplaces, or exchanges, according to their study. It was conducted for The Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit health group now headed by physician David Blumenthal, who helped oversee the federal push for the adoption of electronic records under Sebelius and Obama. But the feds are having to directly enforce market rules and respond to consumer complaints in five states. You guessed it: They're the fiercely resistant five.
There may be seven states fully embracing Obamacare, the authors write: Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Oregon, and Vermont.
"At the other end, five states — Alabama, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming — declined to play a role in implementing the law's three major components," they said. "These states will not enforce the market reforms, will have a federally facilitated marketplace where the state will play no formal role, and declined to expand Medicaid."


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text: Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday that China will have to rely on reforms to achieve long-term, sustainable and healthy development of its economy, while underscoring future reforms to be carried out in multiple fields.In response to questions raised by business representatives ahead of the Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2013, also known as Summer Davos, Li said the key to economic reforms is to "balance well the roles of the government, the market and society."The government should let the market carry its roles in order to induce more vitality, Li said, adding the nation's current achievements were due to reforms more than 30 years ago.The central government has reformed its administrative approval system this year, scrapping or relegating more than 200 approval rights, which were previously held by the government.The reforms have affected the vested interests by removing the approval rights of many government departments, thus reducing the opportunities for corruption, Li said.China will also create a fair environment for market competition, letting all kinds of enterprises enjoy the same access to opportunities. Meanwhile, the government will continue to crack down on infringement of intellectual property rights and fraudulence, said the premier."Our purpose of reforms is to let more people enjoy the fruits they will bring," Li said.The premier said that the nation's economic reforms inevitably include financial reforms, which China is firmly determined to push forward.He said that the nation will continue on its path of interest rate marketization after it frees up controls on bank lending rates. China will also diversify its capital market and widen financing channels to allow more direct financing.The premier said China will further open up its financial sector through measures such as piloting township bank trials.In the meantime, China will promote the convertibility of the yuan under capital account, introducing "more options" other than the current offshore yuan businesses, he said.To expand the yuan's global reach in recent years, the Chinese government has encouraged the use of yuan in cross-border trade and investment settlement in offshore markets such as Hong Kong and London to create more channels for the currency to circulate outside the Chinese mainland.Li said that Switzerland also expressed desire to develop offshore RMB business during his visit in May."I will seriously consider the suggestion. Of course, this should be carried out step by step," said Li.In pushing reforms, Li warned, China must guard against financial risks by improving its regulatory regime and make it more scientific and effective.He said the deposit insurance system is under consideration and once the risk prevention work is well in place, the market-oriented financial reforms will be accelerated.The Chinese government has attached greater importance to economic restructuring in recent years. Premier Li said that China will unwaveringly stick to a "green path" for development.Li admitted that some pollution problems in China were a result of extensive development. However, the government will speed up the elimination of outdated production capacities and work harder to develop resource-saving and environmental protection sectors.He reassured business representatives that China is willing to carry out technological cooperation with them and encourage their participation, adding that China will encourage its own companies to expand operations abroad."Foreign firms are always welcome to invest in China," he said.In facing a slowing economy, China has stayed calm and taken a more holistic approach, especially stressing the importance of reforms, economic restructuring and market vigor, to boost slowing growth instead of adopting short-term stimulus measures to lift the economy, he said."The efforts have gradually paid off," Li said, citing August's improving economic indicators including the Purchase Managers' Index, industrial profits and power consumption."I would not deny that we'll meet various risks and challenges in the future, but we have the courage to stay calm and the wisdom to address the problems," Li said.Dr. Hans-Paul Burkner, chairman with the Boston Consulting Group(BCG), who also attended Tuesday's meeting, said Premier Li is aware of opportunities and challenges."The premier is obviously very aware of the various challenges that China faces, but he also is very determined to address them and he sees great opportunities to move forward," Burkner said, adding: "The clear expectation is that there will be change in the Chinese economy and Chinese society."Summer Davos is scheduled to run Sept. 11-13 in Dalian, a port city in northeast China's Liaoning Province.