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WESTPAC has unveiled a record first-half profit and revealed it will increase its dividend and reward investors with a one-off cash payout.
But the bank has failed to curry favour with investors, who have sold out of the group in the wake of the payout revelation.
Westpac shares closed 1 per cent lower yesterday after the bank revealed its first-half net profit had clocked in at $3.3 billion for the six months to March.
The tally was up 11 per cent on the same period a year earlier.
Handing down the robust profit result, Westpac chief Gail Kelly said it was a reward for shareholders - but hosed down the prospect of an out-of-cycle interest rate cut.
Mrs Kelly said funding costs were still high, blaming the higher cost of deposits.
"We seek to factor in the needs of all of our stakeholders, all of our constituents, in the way we in which we have to actually run our business," she said.
"And while wholesale funding costs eased in the last six months, retail deposits continue to grow and are a bigger part of our funding mix."
Westpac has the highest standard variable rate of the major banks after failing to pass on official rate cuts in full.
Its profit margin has grown but loan growth is close to record lows.
The nation's second biggest lender will pay shareholders a special 10c fully franked dividend and increase its half-year payout by 5 per cent, to 86c.
While it has been a darling of the stock market this year, with its share price up almost 30 per cent, investors snubbed it yesterday.
The group's share price rallied in early trading before sliding to finish the day down 1 per cent at $33.55.
Deutsche Bank financial analyst James Freeman said that while the headline result was "strong", investors were disappointed with the size of the special dividend.
Many had likely expected more, Mr Freeman said.
The result was driven by a lift in margins that came in part from Westpac's refusal to pass on the full Reserve Bank interest rate cuts.
Westpac's net interest margin -- the difference between interest earned and paid out -- was up two basis points to 2.19 per cent.
A drop in bad debts and higher trading income also fuelled the profit tally, Mr Freeman said.
Mrs Kelly remains confident the bank's strategy of focusing on growth outside mortgages is bearing fruit with the bank's Tier 1 capital ratio - a measure of its balance sheet strength - increasing to 8.7 per cent.
It is the highest level of the major lenders.
"The operating environment continues to be challenging, with subdued lending growth," she said.
"However, in line with our strategy, we are actively targeting opportunities in higher growth areas where conditions are more favourable such as deposits, wealth, trade finance and natural resources."
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Undated file picture released on Wednesday Jan. 29, 2014, by the official website of Iraq's Interior Ministry claiming to show Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the head of the so-called Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Al-Qaida's central leadership broke with one of its most powerful branch commanders, who in defiance of its orders spread his operations from Iraq to join the fighting in Syria and fueled bitter infighting among Islamic militant factions in Syria's civil war. (AP Photo/Iraqi Interior Ministry, File)
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The Fatal Attraction star contacted the producers of U.S. TV show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and asked them if they'd be interested in helping Staff Sgt. Allen Hill, who she befriended through her work with soldiers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.
The military man, who survived a bomb blast during his tour of duty, couldn't return to his home in Kansas because it's next to a rock quarry and the noise triggered debilitating flashbacks.
Close says, "Every time there was an explosion he would go into a flashback, which is like a catatonic state."
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Vick Gets 23 Months for Dogfighting
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
RICHMOND, Dec. 10 -- Suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was sentenced Monday to a tougher-than-expected 23-month prison term after prosecutors revealed that he admitted to hanging two dogs as part of an illegal dogfighting ring.
Vick, 27, had denied for months that he was personally involved in the killing of the animals, and his conflicting statements were a factor in the more severe sentence.
U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson said he was concerned about Vick's lack of candor about his role in executing the dogs and also about his smoking marijuana. Prosecutors said Vick had violated the terms of his plea agreement by failing to be truthful and should receive a longer sentence than the 12 to 18 months they had originally recommended.
Hudson agreed. Although he praised Vick's community service and said he had received numerous letters on the quarterback's behalf -- including from boxer George Foreman and baseball slugger Hank Aaron -- Hudson said Vick had not been forthcoming with the government and was "instrumental" in the dogfighting ring based on his property in southeastern Virginia.
"You were a full participant, and you were at least equally culpable with every other man sentenced in this case," Hudson told Vick.
Moments earlier, Vick apologized to the judge, his family and his children. "I made some bad judgments along the way," he told the court. "I hope that one day when this is all over that I can show everybody that Michael Vick is not the person you see or hear about in the media."
The judge responded: "I think you should have apologized also to the millions of young people who look up to you."
The federal court hearing, which ended a case that caused the fall from grace of a star athlete in his prime, was more subdued than Vick's earlier court appearances. Fewer than 50 animal rights activists waited across the street from the courthouse, quietly holding signs. Vick, wearing a black and white prison jumpsuit because he voluntarily began serving his expected time several weeks ago, spoke in a barely audible voice and held his head in his hands after the hearing.
Although the sentencing might have ended the federal proceedings, it left uncertain whether Vick will return to the NFL. He has missed this season and will now be out all of next season. His federal sentence could stretch until October 2009.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank, in a taped interview shown on the team's Web site, said he would "never use the word 'never.' I would say there's always a chance." But Blank added: "Quite candidly, we as an organization, as a football team, have to look forward. . . . We have to assume Michael's not going to be back [and] going to be out of football for three full years."
Around the NFL Monday, opinion about Vick's return was split. One official with another team said: "He's going to be, what, 29 or 30 and out of the league for two or three years by then. Life goes on. I just don't see him playing again."
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2 snatchers rob 6 gold chains in 90 minutes
The first case was reported at 7.45 am from Sanas Plaza apartments in Subhashnagar, which falls under the jurisdiction of Khadak police station. Vishakha Dalal (40), a housewife, was parking her vehicle, when two unidentified persons rode by her and grabbed her 17-gram gold mangalsutra.
The second incident was reported at 8.30 am from Prabhat Road. Nanda Vitthal Khandare (45), also a housewife, said in her complaint that she was walking down the road in front of Sai Tara building when two men snatched her 42.5-gram gold chain.
Fifteen minutes after that, the suspects seized two gold necklaces from 75-year-old Indumati Rasiklal Shah, a resident of Dhankawadi, who had gone at Sandesh Society in Sahakarnagar. The chains were worth Rs 1.87 lakh.
Another two such incidents were reported from Swargate at 9 am and 9.15 am, the crime committed by the same duo, cops suspect. ACP Rajendra Bhamare said, "Due to the festive season, we are observing a spike in chain snatching incidents. We are carrying out nakabandi (vehicle checks at regular distances) at various spots.


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Capital Cuba Trailer (2015)
17 January 2015 12 mins
Intercut footage of the camera panning along two sides of Havana Bay. Every few seconds, our act of viewing is disturbed for several seconds as the camera shifts from one side to the other. The rhythm of this panoramic view is determined by the editing. The 12-minute film invites the viewer on an experimentally filmed journey by boat from Old Havana to Casa Blanca.
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Ryan Seacrest dishes on Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's upcoming wedding
By Jessica Wedemeyer, reporting by Heather Newgen
Ryan Seacrest has covered some of the biggest events in Hollywood -- from the Oscars and Emmys to the Grammys and more. But it's unlikely he'll experience a spectacle as over-the-top as Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's upcoming nuptials. Though the "American Idol" host won't confirm whether or not he'll be on the scene when the duo says "I do" -- "It's such a top-secret mission," he says -- it's a safe bet that the producer, who's responsible for launching the careers of the Kardashian clan, will have a seat at the hotly anticipated event -- which he expects will be even more epic than the last time Kim tied the knot.
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"I have a feeling that this moment in [Kim's] life will be unlike any other moment she's ever experienced, and I'm very happy for both of them," Ryan said backstage at KIIS FM's Wango Tango in Los Angeles. "They're madly in love. I know how much [Kanye] adores Kim, how special she is to him and how special he is to her."
While Ryan may have a front-row seat to Kim and Kanye's love story, the radio host hinted that the rest of the world will have to wait to see how the wedding unfolds: "I think people's phones will be checked at the door," he says.
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One thing that hasn't been checked at the door is Ryan's affection for Kim. Despite the fact that she's been married twice before -- to music producer Damon Thomas and to NBA star Kris Humphries -- Ryan says his pal is "so much better at [being married] than I think I would be."
Perhaps that explains why the only woman in the radio star's life is his puppy, Georgia, who's already keeping her new dad thoroughly occupied.
"Georgia will not sleep in her bed -- she only wants to sleep on the hardwood floor by the sink," dished the "American Idol" host, who split from Julianne Hough in March 2013. "I cannot get her to sleep in her bed, but … she's doing great."
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The radio host also admits his new responsibilities as a pet owner has opened his eyes to the prospect of eventually becoming a father himself. "It makes me want to be a father to Georgia for the moment, but someday I do [want to have kids]," he says. "I definitely do someday, yeah. I think the dog may be the first step."
But if Ryan's real parenting skills turn out to be anything like how he handles puppy parenting, let's hope the nervous Nelly waits a while to procreate: "Everything freaks me out," he says. "I'm scared of everything. I think [Georgia is] licking the wrong stuff and chewing the wrong things. I'm going to be a nervous father, I can tell you that."


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Weekend Stroller
The Stroller ticket groups together events to give you savings over and above what you'd pay if you were buying tickets singly. This year the Weekend Stroller covers:
- all head-line concerts held at Marine Theatre: The Jive Aces (Friday 26 May); Ruby Turner (Saturday 27 May); Swing Unlimited All Stars Big Band (Sunday 28 May); Willie and the Bandits (Sunday 28 May).
- Jazz BBQ (food not included) – The Gatsby Gang (The Pilot Boat Inn – Saturday 27 May)
- Jazz Brunch (breakfast included) – The Sound of Blue Note (By the Bay – Sunday 28 May).
Free events
This year there will be a rolling programme of free concerts on the seafront by local jazz and blues musicians. Although there is no charge – despite the fine talent on offer – please show your appreciation by making generous donations to the collection buckets. These donations help to cover the costs of staging these events including paying the musicians!
Please consider making a donation to BSharp, the award-winning youth charity based in Lyme, when buying tickets online.


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Santa comes early for Dalhart's Golden Wolf Mascot
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
With Dalhart gearing up for Christmas, our high school mascot received an early Christmas present. A new mascot costume has been purchased in the name of school spirit. The furry faced, friendly wolf came equipped with a fan to cool the wearer, more vents to allow air to circulate and a friendlier face. "We're in hope the new face won't be as scary for young children," stated Brandy Carranza, cheerleader sponsor.
Wolves get off to a good start
By RODNEY WHITE
The Wolves got off to a good start in the opening game of the Clarendon tournament, which ran December 8 – 10, as they defeated Highland Park. The Wolves won 75-21. Davonte Burks led the way with 14 points, and five of the Wolves scored double figures.
Jonathan Baumert awarded rank of Eagle Scout
Jonathan Baumert met with the Golden Eagle/Quanah Parker Eagle Board of Review Committee in Amarillo on November 17, 2011. The Committee reviewed Baumert's achievements and awarded him the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
What will Santa do if…
Kids, Santa and his helpers need your help this holiday season! They have some questions, and have asked The Texan to gather your good ideas.
"Edna's Light" Christmas Program 2011
The Dalhart Ministerial Alliance is pleased to announce that the Edna's Light Christmas Basket Adoption Program is in full swing. The program benefits families in the community that feel they will need help with Christmas gifts for their children.
If you are interested in adopting a family for the Christmas season simply choose a number from the roster below and call 884-5933 to receive the information about the family you have chosen. The roster will be updated in the Dalhart Texan every Monday through the end of the program. The last day to adopt a family will be Sunday, December 11th.
Mary Bell's Christmas preparation underway
By LEANN PACHECO
One of Dalhart's favorite holiday traditions, Mary Bell's Christmas, is gearing up for its fifth year of delighting children and the elderly of Dallam and Hartley Counties. Christmas is a joyous and memorable occasion for most, but there are some families and individuals without the means to participate in traditional gift-giving.
AgriLife Extension recognizes outstanding 4-H members
Twenty-seven 4-H members from the Panhandle area were honored for their outstanding contributions to the 4-H program at the 54th annual Gold Star Banquet on Saturday, December 3 at the Alumni Banquet Facility of West Texas A&M University in Canyon.
A puppy for Christmas sounds good
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
The thought of a cute new puppy in your Christmas morning pictures sounds great, but - oh no! The days that follow can be a disaster, even if you're not the victim of fraud!
Jotting Judi
Mary, the Father's choice
By REV. JUDI WIEGMAN
In a small, insignificant village called Nazareth there lived a young woman named Mary. She went about the daily chores in her parent's home, met Joseph, who was to become her husband and began to prepare for her marriage.
Texas Rangers investigation of police officer
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
Public servants pledge to serve all with respect, fairness and compassion and in saying this officers do this while observing the highest ethical standards. The officers of the Dalhart Police Department, whether they agree or not are role models for the community.
Snow, wind, icy roads and accidents
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
Recent snow may be great for drought figures, but some area residents aren't pleased with the accidents resulting from the early white blanket.
The noise at dawn
By LEANN PACHECO
Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack which abruptly brought America into the Second World War as a full combatant. On an otherwise calm Sunday morning on December 7, 1941, the Japanese shocked the world by bombing the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
DISD approves insurance claim
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
In a special board meeting held Monday, December 05, 2011 at noon the DISD voted unanimously to accept the offer from their insurance company for the roof damage to the Intermediate School. The DISD goal for holding the special meeting was to move the insurance settlement along in hopes of completing the repairs during Christmas break.
2011 Christmas Tour of Homes
Gordon family receives 2011 Habitat Award
By LEANN PACHECO
The Rita Blanca Quail Coalition held its 20th Annual Sportsman's Banquet Friday evening, December 2 at Rita Blanca Coliseum. The Rita Blanca Chapter is one of 12 local chapters in Texas, with a membership of sportsmen and women whose mission is "To sustain and restore huntable wild quail populations, to encourage and educate interested youth and to celebrate our quail hunting heritage in this region."
Shop local, avoid injury
By LEANN PACHECO
Black Friday 2011 saw its share of bargain-fueled insanity, as shoppers lined up earlier than ever to take advantage of midnight openings and to get discounts at stores that even opened on Thanksgiving Day. For some stores, Thanksgiving is apparently the New Black Friday. Wal-Mart launched its holiday kickoff at 10:00 p.m., joining Toys 'R Us and other chains that barely let the turkey get cold before opening their doors.
What will Santa do if…
Kids, Santa and his helpers need your help this holiday season! They have some questions, and have asked The Texan to gather your good ideas.
2011 Christmas Tour of Homes
"Edna's Light" Christmas Program 2011
The Dalhart Ministerial Alliance is pleased to announce that the Edna's Light Christmas Basket Adoption Program is in full swing. The program benefits families in the community that feel they will need help with Christmas gifts for their children.
Dalhart farmer selected best of the best
By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD
Local farmer and rancher Bud Snead received the 2011 Farmer and Rancher of the Year award Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in Amarillo. When he was coerced into attending the luncheon where all of the nominees were in attendance for the award ceremony, Snead was lead to believe he would be seated at the Triumph Seed table along with all of his family. Snead truly did not know that he would be receiving the prestigious award. His family and friends were all in on the secret. "We kept it from him for two weeks," explained Jimmie Dee Bennett.


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Meet and greet by our airport representative. Transfer from Larnaca Airport to the traditional village of Tochni (25 minutes journey). After settling in your traditional village cottage...Show More
Route to travel are the villages of Lefkara – Kornos – Skarinou and back to Tochni. After a delicious Cyprus breakfast comprised of fresh organic ingredients your journey starts with a transf...Show More
Route to travel is one way from Tochni to Chirokitia then Governors beach finishing at Limassol. After our Cyprus breakfast we will make our way riding from Tochni village towards Limassol. Limas...Show More
Route to travel one way from Limassol to Kolossi Castle and Wine Museum, Kourio Amphitheatre, Apollon Ylates Temple and then Bus transfer to Tochni Enjoy a full scale buffet breakfast at this uni...Show More
Route to travel Tochni Lefkara followed by Vavatsinia , Macheras Monastery and finishing at Tochni Breakfast at Tochni and then we set off towards Lefkara world knows for its unique handicrafts; ...Show More
Route to travel one way transfer from Tochni to Agros Village and then ride on our bike area villages to finish at Platers Hills Resort. One way transfer back to Tochni Bus Transfer from Tochni t...Show More
Free day. Optional activities such as farming, horse back riding, or trekking are available. A farewell evening to include a memorabilia gift will be hosted by Amathus Corporation at the Tochni R...Show More
After our breakfast we take our private coach transfer to Larnaca International Airport
Sparkling seas, sundrenched hills and the gentle purring of your wheels on tarmac, there's a lot to love about cycling in Cyprus. The true beauty though lies in the fact that....whisper it....it hasn't been discovered in a way that other winter sunshine islands have.
Cyprus has one of the warmest winters in the Mediterranean making it a great place for some winter cycling between December and February. It is however the autumn (September-November) and Spring (March-May) that offers probably the best climate for cycling. These seasons offer copious amounts of sunshine, cool breezes and an ideal place to cycle. The height of the summer (June-August) is too warm to cycle during the day but you can ride early in the morning and spend the rest of the day by the beach or by the pool.


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George Vass conductor
Richard Williams director
Nova Music Opera
featuring singers Kirsty Hopkins, Howard Cook, Greg Tassell, Howard Quilla Croft, Damian Thantrey
ENTANGLEMENT (premiere) 45'
Charlotte Bray composer
Amy Rosenthal librettist
Thomas Hyde composer
David Norris librettist
Nova Music Opera brings together a pair of contemporary chamber operas by Charlotte Bray and Thomas Hyde about two misunderstood characters from modern British history. In the sixtieth anniversary year of her controversial execution, the end of Ruth Ellis' life is examined in Charlotte Bray's work Entanglement. Thomas Hyde's That Man Stephen Ward, premiered to great reviews in 2008, charts the demise of one of the more tragic characters involved in the Profumo scandal of the early 1960s.
Charlotte Bray co-commissioned with Nova Music Opera, the Presteigne Festival and Cheltenham Music Festival, and with the support of
Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham Ladies' College
Parabola Arts Centre is located in a Grade II listed building in the glamorous Montpellier district of Cheltenham. The centre was built as a facility for students of Cheltenham Ladies' College and to be used as a public arts centre by the local community.
The original, listed Bayshill House was transformed into a gallery, bar and foyer area. The villa also houses all the rehearsal spaces, offices, video editing suite, dance studio and library. This means that the regular activity of the building takes place in the light, beautifully restored listed building.
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The Bay State Textiles Recycling Rebate Program is happening through out the Peabody Public Schools; collection boxes have been installed at each school. The focus of the program is to spread awareness to the problem of textile waste while generating revenue for the schools. The program offers a rebate of $100 per ton for the textiles collected. The beneficiary of the rebate will be the individual school PTO's. Please note that the bin has been moved to the opposite side of the school, by the gymnasium.
The rebate checks are disbursed monthly for the month prior. For example you should receive the November rebate payment by the middle of December. The checks are done on line and have to be cashed with in ninety days or the check is returned to Bay State Textiles so please make your school office aware that the checks will be coming and cash the check in a timely manner.
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CCI EXCLUSIVE: Gillen Ushers in "Generation Hope"
Since their first appearance way back in September 1963's "The X-Men" #1, the titular characters have been fighting to protect a world that fears and hates them because of their mutant powers. Forty years later, the X-Men's long struggle had made them one of the Marvel Universe's premier super teams, but in the climax of January 2006's "House of M," the reality altering mutant known as the Scarlet Witch used her ability to depower most of the mutants around the world and keep new mutants from being born. Suddenly the X-Men weren't fighting to fit in; they were fighting to survive.
Hope seemed lost until the X-Men found a glimmer of it in the 2007-2008 storyline known as "Messiah CompleX." In that storyline, a new mutant baby was born. She became a symbol the X-Men could rally around, a possible mutant messiah that might be able to reignite the mutant race. The X-Men's leader, Cyclops, had such faith in the baby that he sent her into the future to be raised by his time traveling son, Cable. In the "Cable" ongoing series, the baby came to be known as Hope and the title character raised her from infant to teenager.
In the latest X-Men crossover event, "Second Coming," the teenaged Hope and Cable returned to the present day. It was a brutal and violent tale that found the X-Men under siege from anti-mutant forces that wanted to kill Hope and destroy mutant kind forever. At the end of the storyline, Cyclops's faith was rewarded as the mutant finding computer Cerebro lit up with five lights representing new mutants whose powers just activated. In the current "Uncanny X-Men" storyline "The Five Lights" the X-Men are racing to find this next generation of mutants. Then in November these new mutants will take center stage as writer Kieron Gillen and a currently unrevealed artist begin their new ongoing series "Generation Hope", which was announced today at Marvel's X-Men panel at the San Diego Comic Con. CBR News spoke with Gillen about the project.
For several years now the X-Men have been hoping and praying for new mutants to appear in the world. In "The Five Lights" and "Generation Hope" they'll discover that they should be careful what they wish for.
"Something strange is going on. Things are not right. The process that caused mutants to develop is slightly out of wack. The 'machinery' isn't making mutants as they should be. When they activate they become both a danger to themselves and a danger to the world. Basically there's something mysteriously wrong with these mutants and the X-Men are hoping they can stabilise them – and find the method to do that," Gillen told CBR News. "So the idea that things are all right with the world post-Second Coming is deceptive. New mutants are appearing but things aren't back to "normal". The X-Men have fought and some of them died for this mutant messiah but it's not a case of the sun coming up and everybody living happily ever after. This is a mutated mutation. It isn't exactly what they're used to. Generation Hope' is about making sure that these new mutants that are appearing don't hurt themselves or others."
The five new mutants that compose the new cast of "Generation Hope" come from all over the world. At the end of "X-Men: Second Coming" #2 Cerebro's lights came on in the countries of Mexico, Canada, Nigeria, the Ukraine, and Japan. "We wanted an international cast with their own views on the world," Gillen said. "These are mutants and "pure" is probably the best way of describing their powers. Mutants aren't based on power sets. Their based on an ability they've developed because of mutation. So me and Matt ["Uncanny X-Men" writer Matt Fraction] spent a lot of time trying to work out some different takes on traditional powers; ways to make them interesting and dramatic. And a lot of it is based on personality types, because fundamentally this is a group of teenagers between the ages of 14 through 19."
The young cast of "Generation Hope" will most certainly need instruction in the use of their mutant abilities, but the mysterious new nature of mutation and the unique position these new characters find themselves in means that Gillen's new series isn't your typical young mutants in training book. "It's an extreme take on that concept. That may be be one way of looking at it. They are a group of new mutants but when the X-Men find these new mutants they might not necessarily want to be in training," Gillen explained. "Some of these people are superhero types but this book is about saving new mutants. So saving them might not necessarily mean taking them in and training them in how to use their powers to save the world. Some of them may not have any control over their powers and are in danger because of it. So this book is about saving the future of the mutant race.
"It's a very character driven book," Gillen continued. "Early on, when Matt and I were discussing these characters, we were instantly like, 'Oh yeah! This guy would do this, this and this.' There is one character, the Ukrainian, where I've got a list of scenes I'm waiting to write. It's like when he first meets this X-character he's going to do this. He's almost a force of nature in that way."
The main cast of "Generation Hope" won't just be composed of new characters. Other X-Men will regularly pop up in supporting roles, and the mutant messiah Hope will become a core member of the cast. "She's a very developed character now, and she's a lot of fun to write. She's conflicted and very angry. She's really resisted the idea of being a messiah, at least so far. Will that maintain? During the ego trip days of adolescence you can go back and forth between certain roles," Gillen stated. "Your ego is a complicated thing. You'll often resist things that are thrust upon you and occasionally flip around and embrace them."
Gillen told CBR that he is enjoying the chance to write the teenage cast of "Generation Hope." "Obviously, teenagers are people. They just haven't been exposed to everything that limits their perception. So when it comes to change, especially the kind of accelerated changes you see in comic books, teenagers tend to take that really well. They're exactly the same as everybody else but they get to the point quicker," the writer remarked. "That's how they process things. Their brakes don't quite work, which is interesting. They're out of control vehicles. I like looking at people who are like that."
When "Generation Hope" #1 hits stores, four of the five new mutants will have been found. "The last character is sort of a tricky one, and the first arc is essentially about them," Gillen said. "Plus our first arc involves setting up all these different ideas. It's not 'Everything falls into line, mutants are back.' In extreme cases, it can be very disturbing. Things may be trying to go back to where they are but the process that creates mutants in the Marvel Universe has fundamentally warped. It's no longer working properly. Not that I'm saying there are mystical reasons behind how mutants are produced – but what's going on here is a mystery and the book is about that.
"It's also about the next generation of mutants. So what does that mean?" Gillen continued. "My cast is a bunch of kids and I'm interested a little in the idea of a generation gap. For five years now, there have been no new mutants. So these characters are separated from that community. It's not like their immediately part of this big family. In 'Second Coming,' you saw how Hope was being treated. People are very interested in her. These kids are sort of in the same boat. So there's definitely that element to it. It's like what happens when people get what they want? It seems like those who pray for a messiah are often very likely to nail that messiah to a cross."
While the X-Men and the larger mutant community of the Marvel Universe is based in San Francisco, much of the action in "Generation Hope" will take place in various parts of the globe. "The initial thrust of this book is that mutants are emerging and you have to go all over the world to find them," Gillen revealed. "So I'm not saying that any more new mutants will emerge right away, but if they do, this is the book where we'll go out to find them."
People across the globe suddenly becoming mutants and developing powerful and dangerous super abilities is a phenomenon that's bound to have political ramifications. "When these new mutants emerge they immediately become persons of interest to the world. We'll ask questions like, what do these individuals actually want? And what do people want from them?" Gillen remarked. "Say a mutant arises in a country with a dictator. He's not going to let the X-Men have the mutant, is he? Another example might be a mutant emerging in Iron Fist's City Kun' Lun. A mutant emerging there would have immediate societal impact. And as you can imagine, we can easily get plots out of how society responds to mutants based on what they can do and what the X-Men may have to do to make a situation 'all better.' And of course 'all better' has various kinds of definitions."
The cast of "Generation Hope" won't just have to overcome larger political forces. They'll often find themselves in positions where the number one threat they're facing is the situation they're currently involved in. "How these characters' powers emerge and what they are actually like when their powers emerge are big factors in this book," Gillen said. "Things are tricky for a variety of reasons. It's plain haywire. They are mentally unsuited for the powers they've been given. So the fundamentals of our plots come from who these people are, where they arise, and the conflicts that arise from that."
That clash of powers, personalities and politics will allow Gillen to tell both large scale and very intimate stories in "Generation Hope." "The first arc is quite deliberately epic on a sort of city smashing scale but there are stories that I want to do on the opposite end of the scale, which are completely intimate. Like an issue about a private loss of something precious due to the change," the writer revealed. "That's what interested me about the book; the varying scale of it, from the micro-to-the-macro. There are all these interesting things that come with becoming a mutant and people respond to them in different ways. When you become a mutant the life you had the day before is just gone. So what do you do when all this change is forced into your life? That's a perfect question for generating stories with all sorts of different scales."
In "Generation Hope," the future of the X-Men and mutantkind has arrived. The themes and tone of the series will often be about the quest to decide what that all means. "To me this book is about the future; about various people wrestling with the concept of what the future is. We all try to decide what that is everyday and we usually reach a sort of group consensus. The group in 'Generation Hope' kind of forms around that," Gillen explained. " Individually there's one member of the team who's a complete nihilist. He doesn't believe in the concept of the future. That's the cause and the conceit of the first few issues were doing. And that's kind of an overall theme of the book. That question of what is the future and how does it relate to youth and how youths relate to people in power? These are the big amorphous themes I'm thinking about when writing them."
Gillen would love for "Generation Hope" to have a long and fruitful future because the writer has plenty of stories to tell about the next generation of Marvel's mutants. "When Matt and I started talking about this I had some ideas. Then I went on a train ride to Wales and I started writing and writing. This was even before we got to the central core of the team and all the dovetailing character plots. There was basically three years of stories on that sheet of paper," the writer said. "They're not all good stories. I think only about half of them are quite interesting [Laughs]. But that's just an example of how much stuff just gushed out, which is always a good sign."
"With 'S.W.O.R.D.' I very much planned for five issues because I thought it might be canceled [Laughs]. I was aware that launching a new book is tricky… but I also knew that to launch a book you have to think of the long term character arcs and how long it would progress before the status quo would have to change dramatically," Gillen continued. "And I know where the status quo will have to change with 'Generation Hope'. In other words, that destination is really "So – what's this generation all about then?" That's a big question and should keep me busy for ages."
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Visitor Information Center
The Chamber's Visitor Information Center at Centro Ybor is a resource for everything Ybor. It's housed along with the Ybor City Cigar Museum in the world's largest cigar box and provides information about Ybor attractions, Ybor history, and other fun places to visit in the Tampa Bay area. Many people, including the general public, out-of-town visitors and even the media rely on the chamber as a source for information and referrals. Come in and sit in a replica of the cigar roller's chair as you view the 10 minute video on the stories of Ybor and learn about the Ybor City National Historic Landmark District. If you are looking for the perfect gift to send home with visiting guests, we invite you to browse through our gift shop full of unique and distinctive Ybor City books and memorabilia.
Hours of Operation
Monday- Friday 10AM-5PM
Saturday 10AM- 5PM
Sunday 12PM- 5PMThe Ybor City Visitor Information Center is located in the Centro Ybor Complex, slightly to the east of the movie theater and comedy club.1600 E 8th Ave (Suite B104) Tampa, Fl 33605
Tel 813-241-8838
Fax 813-242-0398
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Rosalie Simms, Manager
Connie Gass, Assistant Manager
Sandra Alfieri, Tourism Counselor
Tour Bus Drop Off/ Parking: Drop off is at 9th Avenue & 16th Street. Bus Parking is at 12th Avenue between 15th and 17th Streets and is available at no charge.
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With a stay at Bauman Residence in Patong, you'll be minutes from Patong Boxing Stadium and Sphinx Theatre. This family-friendly hotel is within close proximity of Royal Paradise Night Market and Bangla Boxing Stadium.
Make yourself at home in one of the 294 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
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Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and babysitting/childcare (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at a restaurant or in a coffee shop/café. Or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge or a poolside bar.
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Featured amenities include complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access, a computer station, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
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- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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We calculated concordance rates and heritability for cognitive impairment in 95 same-sexed pairs of African American twins from the Carolina African American Twin Study on Aging (CAATSA). The average age of the sample was 59.6 yrs (SD = 8.6 years, range 50–88 years) and 60% of the sample was female. The Telephone Interview for Cognitive Status (TICS) was used in the assessment of cognitive impairment. We lowered the cutoff for cognitive impairment based on our previous research with African American twins. Thirteen of the monozygotic (MZ) twins (30.2%) and 9 of the dizygotic (DZ) twins (17.3%) were cognitively impaired. The concordance rate was 72% for MZ and 45% for DZ. We found the heritability for cognitive impairment to be 54%. The study findings indicate that cognitive impairment is highly heritable, suggesting that genetics may play a relatively large role in the development of cognitive impairment in African American twins.
The African American elderly population in the US is projected to increase by 131% by year 2030 [1]. There is growing interest in estimating who and how many within this population will be affected by cognitive impairment. The etiology of cognitive impairment has not been well studied in African Americans due, in part, to their lack of willingness to participate in research studies as well as the lack of ascertainment efforts to have them represented [2]. Previous research on European Americans suggests that there is a strong genetic influence on Alzheimer's Disease (AD) [3]. AD and other types of dementia are usually preceded by cognitive impairment. Therefore, the assessment of cognitive impairment is central to timely dementia diagnosis.
Several popular measures designed to assess cognitive impairment in dementia, including the Orientation-Memory-Concentration test [5], Storandt Battery [6], Iowa Battery [7], Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) [8], and the Kahn-Goldfarb Mental Status Questionnaire [9], have been found to have higher false positive rates in comparison to more in depth clinical diagnostic criteria such as the National Institute of Neurological and Communicative Disorders and Stroke-Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (NINCDS-ADRDA) guidelines [10]. One of the major sources of inaccuracy stemmed from not taking race and educational levels into account [10]. There has been an effort to establish revised cutoffs to make more accurate assessments using established cognitive screeners. For example, Kiddoe et al. [11] compared prevalence of cognitive impairment in a sample of African American twin pairs when using the Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status (TICS; 12) as opposed to the Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ; 13), which has been found to be less biased toward African Americans than other cognitive tests [14], and found that reducing the cutoff from 30 to 27 may improve the specificity of the instrument in this population. The TICS has been used in a prior study to estimate concordance rates in community dwelling female twin pairs [15]. However, results showed very low incidence rates of cognitive impairment in this group and in addition, none of the pairs were found to have both twins affected.
In the present study, we examine the genetic and environmental proportions of variability in cognitive impairment by examining the concordance rates and heritability among older African American twins.
The participants were selected from the Carolina African American Twin Study of Aging (CAATSA) [16]. The CAATSA sample includes twin pairs, siblings and surviving members of non-intact twin pairs. The analysis was performed on 95 same-sexed pairs of African American twins who were 50 years of age and older. The participants were 43 monozygotic (MZ) and 52 dizygotic (DZ) male and female twin pairs. Birth records from North Carolina Register of Deeds Offices were used to identify participants for the CAATSA study. Details on the registry, sample ascertainment and variables can be found elsewhere [16].
Zygosity was established using a physical similarity questionnaire developed by Nichols and Bilbro [17]. This questionnaire uses physical similarity criteria to predict zygosity and has been found to be 93 percent accurate in diagnosing zygosity compared to genetic markers from blood [17].
Demographic variables included age (in years), gender, and education (in years). The average age of the population was 59.6 yrs (SD=8.6) and range of 50 – 88 yrs. Forty percent of the sample was male and the participants had completed an average of 12.9 years of education (SD=3.92).
The Telephone Interview of Cognitive Status (TICS) is a cognitive screening test that can be administered over the telephone [12]. It is highly related to the Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) (r=.94) which is the most commonly used measure of mental status. It is scored on a scale of 0 to 41, with individuals scoring below 30 considered to have cognitive impairment [12]. TICS has been shown to have high test-retest reliability (0.97) and inter-rater reliability (0.97), as well as sensitivity (92%) and specificity (100%) [12, 20]. Using the SPMSQ, a test previously reported as having relatively good specificity for cognitive impairment in African Americans (9) as our gold standard, we found that applying a cut-off point of 27 points on the TICS provided a preferable balance between sensitivity (90%) and specificity (84%) than the cut point of 30 [11]. This is likely due to unique characteristics of our sample such as African American ethnicity and relatively low education.
Participants were contacted by the CAATSA twin registry team and an appointment was scheduled upon agreement to participate. Participants read and signed an informed consent form that was approved by both the Pennsylvania State University and the University of North Carolina institutional review boards. Participants completed a 2.5 hour interview in their home and received 40-dollars incentive for participation.
The contribution of genetic and environmental influences was assessed by calculating concordance rates using the following formula:
According to established assumptions about genetic modeling [18,19], differences between people on a trait of interest, or phenotype, can be attributed to three sources of variation: (1) additive genetic variance (VA), (2) variance due to common experiences shared by family members living together (VC)(e.g., parental socioeconomic status), and (3) variance due to unique experiences specific to the individual and not shared by the family members (VE)(e.g., work history in adulthood). More explicitly, the phenotypic variance (VP) can be expressed as:
If each term in the above equation is divided by VP, such that the phenotypic variance now equals unity, the following expression results:
where h2 is heritability (proportion of variance in cognitive impairment across individuals attributable to genetic influences), c2 is the proportion of variance attributable to shared environmental influences, and e2 is the proportion of variance attributable to non-shared environmental influences. To establish the proportions of variance from the data, the following formulas were employed:
where cMZ represents the concordance rate for the monozygotic twin pairs and cDZ is the concordance rate for the dizygotic twin pairs. [18, 19]
Using a 27-point cut-off on TICS, we found a 37.2% (32/86) prevalence of cognitive impairment among individuals in the MZ group and 17.2% (30/104) in the DZ group. There was a significant difference in rates of prevalence between the groups (χ2 =4.842, p<.05). The concordance rate for cognitive impairment between twin pairs was 72% for MZ (13 pairs/43 pairs) and 45% (9 pairs/52 pairs) for DZ pairs. Using the formulas described above, we found heritability for cognitive impairment to be 54% and the proportion of shared and non-shared environmental influences 18% and 28%, respectively.
The goal of the study was to examine genetic and environmental influences on cognitive impairment in African American adults. We found high genetic contribution to cognitive impairment (54%) and individual variability in cognitive status. This is considerably more than the 30% heritability reported by Brandt et al. [20] or the 35% heritability reported by Reynolds et al. [21]. One possible explanation of these differences is that both previous studies had populations predominantly comprised of Caucasians while our sample was comprised entirely of African Americans. It may be that genetic influences play a greater role in cognitive impairment among African Americans compared to Caucasians. Alternatively, racial differences in education and literacy [22], which are a known to disadvantage African Americans on cognitive tests, may have led to a disproportionate number of false positives. However, our loosening of the cut-off score most likely accounted for this possibility.
Brandt et al. found that education accounted for most of the contribution of shared environmental influences on cognitive functioning, raising an interesting question regarding the possible role of education in heritability of cognitive impairment. Unfortunately, we were unable to properly test the possible impact of education on our results due to a limited sample size. The examination of identical twin pairs discordant for education would be useful in examining cognitive impairment in this population. Future research needs to be performed to elucidate the differences in our findings from those of others especially since research in this area is still growing.
Our sample was somewhat younger than samples used in previous similar studies. We included younger twins in our sample due to the possibility of accelerated cognitive aging among African Americans [23]. In addition, as only cross-sectional data were available, we were unable to control for previous levels of cognitive performance. Finally, we cannot be sure that cognitive impairment was correctly represented in all participants. We based the cutoff for cognitive impairment on our own research where we compared the TICS to a measure found to have relatively low racial bias, the SPMSQ [24]. However, more research is needed to establish criteria for cognitive impairment in this population. Regardless of these limitations, our results underscore the need for further research in factors underlying genetic contribution to cognitive impairment in African Americans.
In conclusion, we found high heritability for cognitive impairment in a sample of complete twin pairs from the Carolina African American Twin Study of Aging. Research is needed to assess whether genetic factors contribute disproportionately to cognitive impairment in African Americans compared to other ethnic groups.
The CAATSA project was funded by a grant from the National Institute on Aging (grant #1RO1-AG13662-01A2 to the first author). The first author had full access to the data used in this report.
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Each year, 30 youth participate in two beekeeping courses at EYA's three beehives and Eco-pavilion training space in Strathcona Community Garden. Youth receive seven days of instruction led by Brian Campbell, master beekeeper and program instructor at Langara College's Sustainable Urban Beekeeping Program. Young beekeepers-in-training gain the theoretical knowledge and technical skills to carry out organic beekeeping on their own. Instruction includes honeybee anatomy, social behaviour of bees, pest management, beekeeping equipment, hive inspections, honey processing, and overwintering. Past program graduates may apply for a mentorship position. Mentors have greater responsibility for hive maintenance, assist program facilitation, and sharpen leadership skills.
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National Weather Service issues extreme cold warning for region
An extreme cold warning has been issued for northern Minnesota, including the counties of Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater and Hubbard, starting today.
The National Weather Service said the extreme cold warning will be in effect through Thursday morning, bringing the coldest temperatures of the season so far.
Previously, the weather service issued a watch, but has since issued a more serious warning for residents of north central and northwestern Minnesota and the Dakotas.
After a high near 8 degrees in Bemidji today, the weather service said bitterly cold temperatures will move into the area tonight, with winds increasing into the 10 to 20 mph range. Temperatures are expected to drop down below in the range of 15 to 20 below overnight, forcing wind chill values to the minus-30 to minus-40 range.
Temperatures are expected to recover later Thursday, but frostbite and hypothermia can occur within minutes.
The weather service said an extreme cold watch warning that prolonged periods of very cold temperatures are expected. People are advised to wear a hat, facemask and heavy gloves or mittens. Outdoor animals should have warm shelter.
Friday is expected to bring slightly warmer temps, with a high near 6.
The weather is forecast to bring warmer temps soon, with a high near 16 on Saturday and 25 on Sunday and Monday.


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I usually take Lent seriously, just don't give up things for it.
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Maybe because I don't want to take the chance of failing.
Today I was talking to a friend and he suggested giving up worrying for Lent.
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The suggester said: just check out their wonderful expressions. These guys left me smiling. snowmen christmas balls (in my shop) by *DoodleWithGlueGun ( Suggested by SeaSpryte and Featured by Talty )
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Totally silly, I love them! Congrats on the DD! I think I like the grumpy one in the middle best, although I like the ones with the birds too.
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Album Rating: 3.5Still prefer this to Blackbird. It seems more cohesive and flowing.
Album Rating: 5.0Really well written piece . I disagree with your rating though, I gave it a 5, I think it is an amazing, well written album and is very powerful throughout and never gets tiresome. Its all opinions though so am not going to moan
Album Rating: 3.5I love Slip To The Void, Couer D' Alene, Words Darker than Their Wings, and Make It Right
Album Rating: 2.5I wish more songs on this were like Slip to the Void cause that song's actually fantastic and not one-dimensional.
Album Rating: 4.0Very good review and I agree. I always have a hard time rating this album because of exactly what you say: while the tracks are all good when listened to individually, across the spread of 66 minutes (77 even including the bonus tracks) most of them become stale as almost all of them are equally good/bad. Except for Slip to the Void and Words Darker Than Their Wings (which are the only tracks they mess up with the song structure) non of the tracks stand out, making it all one gray mass of 7-8/10 caliber songs (or a little above it depending on my mood). Definitely their weakest record overall.
Album Rating: 4.0Not better than Blackbird but decent album.
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Two luxury apartment buildings in Melbourne, Australia, were given some stylish finished touches using Accoya modified wood.
The material was supplied by local distributor Britton Timbers for both of the SJB Architect-designed structures.
The exclusive Cantala Apartments' development is located in the city's Cauldfield North area. Situated next to a swimming pool and landscaped gardens within the complex, Accoya was chosen to form the area's cladding. Using a dark coating to reflect the black, white and wood colour scheme used throughout the rest of the building, Accoya was considered the obvious choice when the designers were looking for a wood which could maintain its sleek look for longer.
Nearby in the city's North Melbourne area, the North Apartments on Blackwood Street feature Accoya-made louvres designed to reduce direct sunlight and provide shade for those inside.
Keen to use a wood which was both durable and environmentally friendly, the building's designers selected Accoya. Offering reduced maintenance costs, a 50-year above ground guarantee and using wood grown from FSC certified forests, it fulfilled their requirements for an easy to manage and eco-friendly wood.
To complement the rest of the building the louvres were coated using WOCA external tinted primer, followed by a coating of WOCA external walnut oil.
Laura Keily, head of marketing for Accsys, the wood's manufacturer, said: "Accoya's popularity is growing throughout Australia and it's exciting to see a host of projects featuring one of the world's most durable, resilient and best performing woods being specified across the country.
"Both projects demonstrate Accoya's versatility when coated, allowing specifiers an opportunity to use a wood which isn't just durable and stable but also eco-friendly for their next project. Throughout the globe Accoya has been used not just for cladding or decking but also to create outdoor furniture, musical instruments, for projects in water and for structural use. We hope to see many more projects featuring Accoya in Australia in the coming years."


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a Jewish delicatessen with terrific grilled hot dogs located on 86th street in Bensonhurst. My college roommate took me there back in the late 70s and early 80s, introducing me to Brooklyn, Bensonhurst and some very good times. I drove down there with my son on fathers day bu t did not see it. Must be gone? Or, hopefully, I just missed it
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Like the others in the series, the Maple Hardwood Great Dane Spool is one of our large, filtered, hardwood pipes. The spool shaped bowl fits comfortably in the hand. Large and durable, yet lightweight, these pipes are a bargain for the price. They hold enough tobacco for a long, enjoyable smoke, whether relaxing or working at your favorite hobby. The straight version comes with an amber bit, while the bent version comes with a black bit.
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Napoleon's invasion of Russia has been roundly thwarted. But even as Capt. William Laurence and the dragon Temeraire pursue the retreating enemy through an unforgiving winter, Napoleon is raising a new force, and he'll soon have enough men and dragons to resume the offensive. While the emperor regroups, the allies ... more >
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I have a field in Table which is a data type of "VARCHAR 1000" but we can't insert anything more than 255 characters. So, does any one know what is up with this?
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After weeks and weeks of competition on YG's reality TV show, "WIN: Who is Next?", it has been decided that Team A will be YG's new boy group!
It was a tough battle. Each team had to self-compose their own songs as well as their own choreography to their song. And they all had to re-arrange a cover for Teddy's track "Just Another Boy". Both groups did an amazing job with this difficult project.
The members, Kang Seung Yoon ,Lee Seung Hoon, Nam Tae Hyun, Song Min Ho, and Kim Jin Woo all cried a sea of tears after it had been decided that they had won.
Their group will be officially be called "Winner", which I personally think is a horrible name, but at the same time, it's a truly deserving name for Team A, who fought really hard for their chance to debut.
Unfortunately, fans were met with a bittersweet feeling. While it's awesome that Team A won, their winning means that Team B has to disband, which is upsetting to everyone. The thing is, Team A only won by a measly 2.74% in the 1st round and 0.52% in the second round… that means that with a few votes, Team B could have been the one to debut.
Everybody wanted Yang Hyun Suk to change his mind about disbanding the losing team, even Big Bang's Seungri, who suggested he debut both teams. But unfortunately Yang Hyun Suk is staying true to his words and disbanding Team B.
Congratulations to Team A for their win. I know that Team B is officially disbanded, but I hope that somewhere along the line, they actually get their chance to debut. Maybe netizens will be able to change YG's mind. I mean… if EVERYONE wants him to change his mind, that has to make a difference in his decision…right? Plus wouldn't it be more lucrative for him to debut him anyway?


text: Human Rights Observatory Helmet-cam Footage Shows IS in Battlefield Chaos Islamic State may exult in online portrayals of jihadis sweeping victoriously across Iraqi battlefields, but a camera recovered from the helmet of a dead fighter offers a contrasting picture of chaos and panic in a battle with Kurdish peshmerga. A fighter named Abu Hajer is shown in footage seized by peshmerga firing from one of three Islamic State armored cars advancing across a barren plain toward a Kurdish position. His rifle slips and he fires off a shot inside the...Read complete article© Voice of America - Friday, April 29, 2016


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Portrait Photography Using Studio Lights
Studio Portrait photography is one of the most popular types types of photography. This course teaches you what you need to start, and how to use it. We will use mainly strobes (big studio flashes): you will learn how to set them up and use studio flash modifiers in this course.
From using your camera (what modes? What settings? What lenses?) to posing techniques and flash techniques and equipment, this workshop takes you though the fundamentals of taking portraits. Once you have a grip on this, your portrait photography will take a whole new turn. These questions, and many more, will be answered in this seminar, to allow you to start immediately with professional portrait pictures. You will learn some techniques for guaranteed success. You will get familiar with options and equipment. A great basis for you to then build on!
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