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Today's Event Notification Report on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's website has three items about potentially defective electric and mechanical parts supplied to nuclear utilities:
1. Georgia's United Controls International (UCI) provided an update on a previously-reported defect in electrical switches and relays that the company manufactures. According to the Event Report:
Since 2009, the manufacturing process of the contact assembly of the SBM switch contacts has changed to have the whole assembly (contact holder and contact tip) tin plated. This was discovered while investigating an SBM switch that failed at a customer site due to high contact resistance across closed contacts.
The report concludes: "At this time, UCI is unable to evaluate if this manufacturing change may have an adverse effect on the capability of the General Electric SB1 switches and GE HEA relays to perform in their intended safety related application."
Among the nuclear utilities receiving the potentially-defective parts were FPL in Florida, with two of the switches delivered to the Turkey Point nuclear power plant and eleven to Saint Lucie; 22 to the Omaha Public Power District, which owns the Fort Calhoun nuclear power plant; eleven to Duke Energy for the Oconee nuclear power plant and one to NextEra for the Seabrook nuke.
In addition to the American utilities listed above, UCI sent six switches to CFE, which operates the Laguna Verde nuclear power plant in Mexico, and two switches were sent to An tung Utility in Taiwan.
An interesting line from this Event Report: "The purpose of this letter is to provide the NRC with a report in general conformity of the requirements of 10CFR Part 21.21." I interpret this wording to mean: 'We're kinda fulfulling our statutory requirements,' or 'Close enough for nuclear power.' After all, it's not rocket science.
2. QualTech NP of Huntsville, Alabama, notified the NRC and the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) of a potentially-defective relay provided to NPPD for use in the Cooper nuclear power plant. The report concerns "a flaw or defect in the start wrap of the magnet wire. The flaw created an arc that involved windings directly beneath the start wrap which resulted in an open circuit on the coil windings."
More interesting wording: "This failure is classified as infant mortality…." I don't know if infant mortality is a legitimate term-of-art, gallows humor or crass insensitivity, but it's pretty gross in any case.
3. And Baldor Electric Co. of Flowery Mound, Georgia, notified the NRC that there was a potential defect in AC motors sent to DTE Electric Company for use in the Unit 2 reactor at the Enrico Fermi nuclear power plant in Michigan. The Event Report indicates that the motor "contains a design where the shaft journal is not long enough to allow the proper fit between the motor shaft and the o-ring of the inpro seal rotating element." Baldor's investigation was spurred by the return of a defective motor in which the inpro seal failed.


text: This week I've finally gotten away from Apple products and onto another user interface pioneer…TiVo. Today's tip will help you speed through a long recording and get to the point you want in a snap. When you are fast forwarding, press the skip button and it will jump to the next white line marker, which divides the recording into 4 parts. Also, you can press the replay button while rewinding to go to the previous white line marker.

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How Do You Answer the Question What Are Your Short Term and Long Term Career Goals
i see myself having a stable job, succesful man, being independent and hardworkin Answer
In short terms i want a good start in a company like yours and those responsibilities and roles which will use and improve my skills and capabilities.I want to work with a great energy and enthusiasm for the growth of both my career as well as the organization. In long term after having an experience of about 10 years i want to see myself at the top management level where i will be contributing and sharing my knowledge and experience for the betterment of company employees and shareholders. Some other answers from monster.com,
This open-ended question -- and others like, "Where do you see yourself in five years?" -- throws most candidates off balance. Interviewers ask this question to gain insight into your self-awareness and communication skills. Dan, a staffing manager, is about to interview Phil, Shawna and Marsha, for a project manager position. He is looking for someone with planning skills and long-range vision. He asks each of them, "What are your long-term goals?" "To be a marketing manager within five years and have a hand-picked team reporting to me," replies Phil. This is a very specific and narrow goal, which may not be an option at this company. The "hand-picked" team reference demonstrates a lack of flexibility. It's best to stay away from too specific a goal. "I have been so busy with my responsibilities and achieving company goals that I have not focused on personal long-term goals," answers Shawna. While a strong work ethic is certainly desirable, this answer does not demonstrate vision or planning. Marsha answers the question with: "I plan to return to school to earn my MBA and have my own consulting business one day." While it pays to be honest, this answer could turn the interview in the wrong direction very quickly. The employer is looking for someone to stick around for the long run, not to stop over on the way to a new career. So how could...
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SIP / Insulation
We are the only Garden Room supplier in Scotland who is currently using BBA rated Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) to construct our JML Garden Rooms.
SIPs out-perform other building methods in virtually every thermal and structural category because the insulation is a component of the system, rather than an addition. As a consequence, they have exceptional thermal performance and u-values (drastically reducing your heating and energy bills) and making SIPs a truly environmentally friendly option.
SIPs are a sandwich of Oriented Strand Board (OSB) with an insulating polyurethane foam filling. The OSB and the foam are rigidly bonded together resulting in a strong, stiff, highly insulated panel suitable for structural use in buildings. This modern, technologically-advanced building system is perfect for garden lodges, garden studios and garden offices. Our standard Garden Room panels are 100mm thick and all BBA certified.
The SIPs are built on top of light weight Easy Pad foundations www.easypads.co.uk which means no disruptive and expensive ground works or concrete slabs.
A Garden Room with en-suite shower room built in our garden in Fife. Design, build, plumbing and decoration. Excellent project management, highly responsive team with a well finished product that we are enjoying spending time in.Gracie, Fife
"I am now the proud owner of a JML garden room. The tradesmen are first class and their attention to detail is commendable. I can highly recommend this company for being accurate with cost, great craftsmanship, attention to detail, and for the personal touch."Kim Sommerville – Auchterarder
JML Garden Rooms were great from start to finish of our job. The job was project managed brilliantly by JML and despite terrible weather (heavy rain and wind) our garden room was finished within 3 weeks. A few minor glitches at the end of the job (e.g. the door handle had been installed incorrectly) were rectified very quickly and the workmen came back out on site. Our room (we got a Lowlander built) is brilliant, looks great and we use it almost every day. Would definitely recommend JML Garden Rooms.S. Stewart, Edinburgh
We were very pleased with the Lowlander 2 built as a studio in the garden in 2015, so decided on the same "look" for the extension to our house here in Edinburgh. It looks terrific and is very snug. Both projects were done on time and on budget, with a very pleasant and efficient team doing the work. Highly recommended!Ian Kennedy, Edinburgh


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The Bank of Greene County is proud to announce they are celebrating their 130th Anniversary on January 22, 2019. Initially founded as the Building & Loan Association of Catskill in 1889, the Bank of Greene County has grown with its communities over the years. Today, the Bank offers full-service banking with the latest technology, is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under GCBC, and has a Charitable Foundation that has donated over $1 million since 1998.
Bank President Don Gibson stated how proud he was of the success of the Bank, and how important it is to serve the community by not losing sight of the Bank's roots. "Community and customer service are very important to us at the Bank of Greene County. Even though we opened our 15th branch last year, we're still the same Bank. Our employees are involved in the communities we serve, and we know our customers – we see them at the supermarket, on local boards, and at community events. We give back to the community because it's the right thing to do, because we live here too." Gibson also stated that advances in technology have really helped the Bank of Greene County stay competitive. "We like to think of ourselves as the little Bank that could. We were one of the first banks to offer Apple Pay, which has been expanded to include Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Customers always tell me how much they like our mobile app and online banking. We're always looking for ways to use technology to make banking more convenient for our customers, without losing that personal touch."
The Bank would like to thank all its customers and employees for making the last 130 years so successful, and looks forward to serving the community for 130 more. To celebrate, all branch locations will be having a "Customer Appreciation Week" January 22-26. Customers are invited to stop by and enjoy refreshments. The Bank will also be posting pictures and bank history on its Facebook page throughout the year.
Headquartered in Catskill, the Bank of Greene County is the only locally based bank with offices in Greene, Albany, Columbia and Ulster Counties. Proudly serving the Hudson Valley for 130 years.


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Everywhere you look these days in Perl literature, chances are that you'll come across references to
Moose, how great and flexible it is and so forth.
Since I had such a lousy game of golf this afternoon and lost my first matchplay round six down, I needed a way to inspire myself. So what could be better then reading the
Moose::Manual this evening?
Boy, was I in for a frustrating surprise.
I hate to admit it, but all this
Moose stuff is not easy for me (grumble). Rather than getting all excited and inspired like I hoped, I'm sorry to admit that it's making me feel rather sad that I cannot figure this out.
Am I supposed to be able to understand this
Moose stuff? After so many years of getting pleasure in tackling all kinds of complex programming issues, have I simply reached my limit? Time to give up trying to be a Perl guru, jump ship, and be forced to become a golf hacker the rest of my life? What do other fine Perl souls out there think about it?
Here's an example that better illustrates my frustrations. In the
Moose::Manual::Concepts one goes on and on about
methods and
roles. Not bad. A
role has zero or more of this, a
role has zero or more of that, a
role has zero or more of this and that. Getting more difficult.
Later on one learns that a
role is somewhat like
mixins or interfaces in other OO languages. Getting more difficult. What the heck is a
mixin (and how do you pronounce it)? The good old Wikipedia saves the day with a nice, clear definition:
"In object-oriented programming languages, a
mixin is a class that provides a certain functionality to be inherited by a subclass, while not meant for instantiation (the generating of objects of that class). Inheriting from a
mixin is not a form of specialization but is rather a means of collecting functionality. A class may inherit most or all of its functionality from one or more
mixins through multiple inheritance."
Huh? Nearing apogee and getting impossibly difficult.
Whatever happens, I have promised myself to hang in there. Read and reread as much as I can. Stay smart. Get smarter. Figure it all out or else.
What with so many Perl gurus out there getting all fired up about
mixin and
stuff, why I want to join the fun as well!
Tomorrow it's all about
Moose::Manual::Classes and then next the world.
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Get up, get out there.
The Kickstarter for Daymare 1998 may have failed, but for everyone who wanted to see the 1990s inspired horror game, there was some good news earlier this week- developer Invader Studios has announced that the game will be hitting Steam Greenlight, and that production on the game will be continuing in spite of its Kickstarter falling short by over $180,000.
"We wanted to share the great news with you all. Thanks to the passion of our supporters, Valve has announced that Daymare: 1998 is successfully greenlit. We are all very excited by this news at Invader Studios. We did not imagine that we would be greenlit this quick and we are grateful to your support," the studio said in a statement, adding that it will be supporting the game fully, and that it will have more news to share soon.
So yes, in the end, the Kickstarter cancellation turned out to be a bit of a hitch, but it seems like we may end up seeing this game after all. Happy times for all.
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3 seats open for Marquette commission
MARQUETTE — Two incumbents and four newcomers are vying for three open seats on the Marquette City Commission in Tuesday's election.
The top three vote-getters will join four sitting members on the commission. The terms of Mayor Pro-Tem Tom Baldini and Commissioners Mike Conley and Peter Frazier are expiring.
The non-partisan seven-member commission acts as the legislative branch of city government.
Commissioners serve three-year terms and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.
Each candidate was asked three identical questions via email, with strict word limits. Below are the questions, followed by their replies in alphabetical order.
1.) List a few details of your background you think voters would want to know. (75 words)
2.) What do you think is the single most important issue facing the district? (100 words)
3.) Why do you think voters should choose you? (200 words)
Tom Baldini
1.) I was a former teacher and administrator in the Marquette Area Public Schools for 22 years; Founder of the Marquette County Community Foundation; Past President – MAPS Foundation; Founder and Program Chair Marquette County Economic Club; Chair of the 4th of July Fireworks Committee; an aide to Governor Blanchard, Congressman Stupak and Federal Commissioner. I have been involved in the life of our community and some of the programs that make our community special.
2.) No single issue takes precedent – finances, managing growth and retaining local control. The most challenging is finances. We have worked to control cost and generate financial resources to maintain the quality of our City despite the reduction in revenue sharing from the State. We are planning for the negative impact of the closing of the Presque Isle Power Plant. The exciting growth in our area will require us to plan and consider the future and infrastructure we will need to meet those demands. With our smart planning and fiscal responsibility we are sustaining our community and quality of life.
3.) I am completing my first three year term. It has been an exciting and challenging time for our City. Since my election in 2014 a great deal has been accomplished – the construction of a new Service Center; the work on the new hospital has begun; the old orphanage has been renovated; new downtown businesses have opened along with construction for new apartments and condominiums; a 1000 feet of lake frontage has been added to City ownership; a new garbage contract has been signed; a plan to reduce our energy consumption and save money has been inaugurated and other developments that made this a better community and helps create jobs. Our City is at a positive pivotal point in its growth and development. We have received many accolades for what we have all done to make Marquette a special place. I believe I can provide a smooth and important bridge to continue this progress and maintain our quality of life. I do my homework and prepare for meetings. I have the experience, knowledge, background and energy to serve another term as a Commissioner and would appreciate your vote to permit me to continue in this position.
Justin Brugman
1.) I am a lifelong resident of Marquette. I'm a 2007 graduate from MSHS, and a 2013 graduate of NMU. I have a Bachelors degree in political science, and I spent many years on NMU's student government (ASNMU). Currently I work as a certified optician at Downtown Eyecare. I am also the co-chair of the Twilight Rotary Club and Vice-President of our local chapter of PFLAG.
2.) One of the most important issues facing our city is money. We are constantly seeing less money coming in through the state's revenue sharing. We are also seeing the Dark Store issue affect our local municipalities. We need to work on creating a budget with less, and this can be done by making things in the city more efficient.
We also need to work with Lansing to fix the revenue sharing and the Dark Store problems. I would like to see anything but another decrease to our revenue sharing.
3.) I think voters should choose me because I will make myself available to the voters. I will be available to answer any questions or address any concerns via in-person, email, or phone.
During my time as the Student Body President at NMU, I orchestrated a "Let's Chat" event between City Officials and the NMU Community. I would like to bring something similar to that program to the Marquette Community on a reoccurring basis, perhaps monthly.
Being a life-long resident of Marquette, I have passion for the Marquette community, and I see being on the City Commission as a way to serve our community, but I don't have all the answers. That is why I want to be available to the voters of Marquette.
I want to hear all your concerns, questions, and ideas! My email is email@example.com, email me any concerns or questions you might have.
Peter Frazier
1.) I Graduated from MSHS in '93 and Ferris State in '99 except for my time away at college I lived in Marquette my whole life. Currently, I am involved with helping a group & city build an Inclusive playground at the Mattson Park. I have been a member of city commission for about 3 years. Also a member of Presque Isle Park Advisory Committee for 4 yrs prior. Also, love boating and the outdoors.
The City Commission has been working with the Fire chief to adopt and update Fire Codes. The code advances fire and life safety for the public and just helps ensure safety for the fireman or 1st responders as well as property protection. This code will not overwrite any building codes,
This was a hot issue all summer Hotels feel B&B hurts their business some feel it ruins neighborhoods Marquette has new rules we will see how its adapted in the future.
3.) I ran for Marquette City Commission because I want to work hard to keep Marquette one of the best places to live in Michigan, much like my great great grandfather Peter White did. He saw something special and unique about this community and I do, too. I want to be involved to help make wise decisions that will benefit current and future residents as well as those who visit our Marquette. People were upset with power bill increasing, but the city needs reliable power and some people need power for life support or to help get around.
One thing I have learned as part of that city commission is action speaks louder than words, so when it comes to projects or problems I prefer researching the problem to find a solution.
Being a boater I have always been interested in how people view our town when visiting from the water and I feel development near the water is important to visitors.
Tony Ghiringhelli
1.) My Name is Tony Ghiringhelli and I am a lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula. I grew up in Gwinn and graduated from there in 2000. I have lived in the city of Marquette for the past 15 years. I am a husband and a father of both a son and daughter ages 4 and 2. I am a displaced steelworker at this time due to the idling of the Empire mine.
2.) I feel the city of Marquette has many issues to deal with but the biggest one is good jobs for working families. I feel the city should have Community Benefit Ordinances in place that will guarantee local jobs for local workers.
We have a very skilled workforce in this area but contractors are bringing in out of state workers to complete major construction projects while our own local workers are struggling to find good jobs with benefits to support their families. With CBOs in place it will be required to utilize the local workforce and give us jobs we deserve.
3.) I know the struggles most families are dealing with in this area. I love living in the city of Marquette and want to raise my family here but it is getting harder to do when good jobs are being lost and with a housing market that is growing at a 40% increase compared to the rest of the state. We also keep losing revenue sharing from the state through tax loopholes. Marquette is a very clean and safe city to live in but if these problems are not addressed we are going to eventually see public services cut and families moving away because they cannot afford to stay here.
As a city commissioner I will work with other elected officials to try and close tax loopholes and get back money the city has been losing. I will make sure we keep our police, fire, and public service departments strong so that we do remain a safe and clean city that we can all enjoy. I will be proud to serve the wonderful people of Marquette and will listen to every concern that comes before me. I will be a commissioner that you will know you can turn to for help.
Jermey Ottaway
1.) I've lived in Marquette for most of my life. I'm married and have three young children. I graduated from MSHS then NMU. Since then, I have worked within the claims organization of Farmers Insurance. My job has taught me amazing people skills, which I believe are essential to succeeding in local government. I have learned how to listen to people's wants and needs and know the importance of this to ultimately solve problems together.
2.) The most important issue in any local government is the budget. The city commission will need to be able to find creative ways to generate revenue to help with the increasing costs of operating the city. It is extremely important to find alternative streams of revenue as opposed to relying on the local taxpayers.
The budget is something our community doesn't know enough about. I plan to inform people about where the city's money goes and how their taxes are being spent. This will allow people living in Marquette the opportunity to voice real concerns and ideas about the budget.
3.) Voters in Marquette should choose me because I want the job. I want to put in the time and energy to represent the people of this community in the best way possible. Residents in the city deserve to have a commission that listens to their problems and is willing to work with them to solve them. If elected, I will do everything I can to ensure that happens.
I want to connect with the public. I want them to be informed. Currently, most people only find out about the happenings of our city government after a decision has been made. We need to get more citizens involved. Marquette is a wonderful community with amazing people. Everyone living here should be informed and should get the opportunity to come before the commission to share their opinions. I plan to use every platform including social media to keep the people of our community up to date with the happenings of our city government.
I love Marquette. This is one of the most unique and amazing cities in the country and I, like many other residents want to do everything I can to ensure it stays that way.
Fred Stonehouse
1.) I am a NMU graduate and US Army veteran. I have served on a number of city committees; Harbor Advisory, Harbor Planning, Income Tax Study, and Local Development Finance Authority including two terms on the City Commission (2008-2014). In addition I serving as the City representative and Vice Chair – Policy to the statewide Michigan Ports Collaborative. I also am President and a founding member of the Marquette Maritime Museum (volunteer).
2.) Creating a climate supporting economic development while keeping the values our citizens cherish is critical. We can't sacrifice those qualities that "make Marquette special" to chase every dubious proposal. We need to improve the ability of "city hall" to work with business, not at the cost of our standards but finding ways to help developers meet them. For too long Marquette has exported three things: wood, rocks (iron ore) and our children. We were sending our future elsewhere because good employment opportunities were largely lacking. We need to break that cycle in Marquette by bringing good jobs to our city.
3.) I am running to keep the city moving forward to the benefit of all our citizens. A commissioner must represent all the people; those that voted for him, against him and did not vote at all. We are at a critical point with declining state revenue and increasing financial demands. Having experienced knowledgeable leaders on the commission to make the tough decisions is vital. I have shown by my record I am that leader. During my previous two terms on the commission I helped lay the foundation for solid economic development establishing the Smart Zone (together with NMU and MTU) and the Marquette-Delta County Superior Trade Zone. Working as a commission we were able to keep the hospital in the city, reach an agreement with Eagle Mine to pay for repair to Wright St., establish Clark Park and transfer the old Coast Guard property to the city. Marquette is unique in that the city owns perhaps 95 per cent of it's waterfront. The new Clark's Park and the old Coast Guard property added even more. The public waterfront is and should be in "trust" for our citizens. Our lakeshore is sacred. I also support exploring regional solutions to common problems.


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A Short History of the Green Chile Cheeseburger
Savoring New Mexico's Unofficial State Dish
New Mexico is famous for its green chile cheeseburgers. There's a Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail with 63 stops around the state, an annual Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown competition that draws the best chefs in Santa Fe, and a zillion photos on Instagram and other social media sites devoted to this sublime sandwich, which may have been invented at the famous Owl Bar & Cafe in 1945, though no one can say for sure.
You could argue that the green chile cheeseburger is New Mexico's unofficial dish, since it's made with one of the official state vegetables (the other is frijoles, or pinto beans), both designated in 1965. But you'd be hard-pressed to come up with a single recipe representing this dish, because there as many versions of it as there are New Mexico restaurants that serve it.
Atrisco Cafe & Bar is one of just four Santa Fe restaurants on the state's Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail. Here, the Green Chile Cheeseburger Deluxe is an absolute delight, made with six ounces of local, grass-fed ground beef and fresh green chile, topped with melted cheddar, Swiss or American cheese and served with lettuce, tomato and onions on the side along with rustic house-cut fries. This is a great burger, one you can wrap your hands around and bite into with gusto!
La Plazuela at La Fonda is also on the New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail for its delicious take on the dish. Made with fresh-ground Black Angus beef and green chile, it's served on toasted Telera bread, a traditional crusty Mexican bread. Try yours topped with smoked cheddar cheese or American or Swiss. But note that the burger here is only available during lunch, though you can order one in the newly revamped Fiesta Lounge for dinner.
Shake Foundation, dedicated to "the preservation of the original green chile cheeseburger," serves up one of my favorite Santa Fe green chile cheeseburgers. While we don't know precisely who came up with the idea to put green chile on a burger, it's easy to imagine that the version here reflects the authentic, traditional green chile cheeseburger. Lovingly crafted, they're based on owner-chef Brian Knox's memories of eating cheeseburgers while growing up in Milwaukee. Shake Foundation's burgers are fat and juicy, made with a combo of sirloin and brisket with no antibiotics or hormones, and served with a number of optional toppings from bacon and house-brined pickles to whipped lardo, jalapeños and garlic mayo. Order yours with a side of handcut shoestring fries and an old-fashioned shake made with Taos Cow ice cream. Delish!
Del Charro Saloon at the Inn of the Governors offers a decadent version of the state's unofficial dish. The Stuffed Green Chile Cheeseburger is a combo of local ground beef seasoned with the restaurant's own chipotle BBQ sauce and stuffed with applewood-smoked bacon, green chile and Gorgonzola cheese and served with house-made green chile relish. If your appetite isn't that hearty, try the more traditional New Mexico Green Chile Cheeseburger, made with local grass-fed beef, Hatch green chile and local cheddar cheese.
And by all means, don't miss Cowgirl BBQ's Mother of All Green Chile Cheeseburgers. This won a Green Chile Smackdown 'People's Choice' award for its secret blend of all-natural beef, local buffalo beef and applewood-smoked bacon. It's served on a cheddar-green chile bun with melted Brie, truffled green chile, heirloom tomato and hand-cut truffle fries.
This list is by no means complete. Santa Fe has a diverse menu of green chile cheeseburgers across the city, and if you're in the mood for a road trip, check out New Mexico's Green Chile Cheeseburger Tail to find spots around the state that serve up one of our most famous and unique dishes.


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AN editorial assistant is being sought by the newspapers, magazines and comics publisher, DC Thomson, to work in its girls' magazines division.
The vacancy can be found, here, on the allmediascotland.com media jobs board, which is currently displaying eight media job adverts.
Check out our twitter feeds: allmedianews and allmediajobs.


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NEW YORK • Chinese billionaire Chen Tianqiao has bought a nearly 12 per cent stake in Lending Club Corp, as the largest United States marketplace lender seeks funding after a botched sale of loans spooked some of its biggest investors.
Singapore-based private investment group Shanda Group, led by Mr Chen, on Monday said it saw the online lender's battered stock as an attractive buying opportunity.
Lending Club shares closed 8.3 per cent higher at US$4.32 each on Monday, paring losses for the year to 61 per cent. The stock had fallen over 40 per cent since the May 9 announcement of chief executive Renaud Laplanche's resignation, after an internal investigation found that the company had knowingly sold US$22 million (S$30.4 million) of loans that the buyer did not want.
The sale of the 11.7 per cent stake comes as growth in Lending Club's loan originations is slowing and regulatory interest in the sector is increasing. The US Treasury Department this month called for greater scrutiny of online lending and the New York State Department of Financial Services is probing Lending Club's business practices, according to a source familiar with the matter.
"We have been in discussions with Shanda regarding its investment and we look forward to a continued dialogue with it," said a Lending Club spokesman.
Shanda said in a statement: "We are a strong believer in the innovative business model Lending Club has pioneered and we are positive on its long-term prospects."
We are a strong believer in the innovative business model Lending Club has pioneered and we are positive on its long-term prospects.
SHANDA GROUP, a Singapore-based private investment group led by Chinese billionaire Chen Tianqiao.
Shanda bought a total of about 29 million Lending Club shares for US$148.7 million. It also has call options to buy 15.7 million shares for US$11.2 million.
It has invested in other US financial service firms. Last month, it bought a 10 per cent stake in asset manager Legg Mason from activist fund Trian Fund Management.
Lending Club is by far the largest of the marketplace lenders, which sell their consumer and small-business loans on to investors.


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Key Volunteer Job Description – Treasurer
In addition to the responsibilities of their positions, Officers must:
- Attend all Board meetings.
- Prepare a preliminary budget and submit to the President.
- Prepare a final report of the year's activities, including final expense/income statement and recommendations for the following year.
- Coordinate with other Officers, Directors and committee chairs as needed.
The Treasurer receives and disburses funds and manages the Chapter finances.
Specific Responsibilities
- Receive and disburses all Chapter funds. Maintain Chapter financial accounts. Cash all checks promptly!
- Secure signature cards and forms for changing signatures on all Chapter accounts before July 1.
- Prepare the preliminary Chapter budget based on estimates of Chapter Officers. Submit to the Board for approval and revisions. Email a copy of the completed budget to AMA International Headquarters by August 1.
- Monitor the disbursement of funds and compare income and expenses to the budget throughout the year. Prepare monthly reports.
- Maintain official Chapter records with the date of each member's last dues payment. Receive and verify dues collected and remitted monthly from AMA International Headquarters.
- Present a monthly financial report of income and expenses at Board meetings.
- Prepare a statement of financial condition at Year-End. Include a copy of the preliminary budget and the actual expenditures by category. Send copies to the President and AMA International Headquarters.
- Submit annually required forms and applications (if necessary) for incorporation and tax exemption.
- Information is available from AMA International Headquarters.
- At Year-End, oversee completion of the Professional Chapter Financial Report Form, signed Signature Page and June 30 th Reconciled Bank Statement and send to IH by August 31.


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Let's Not Be Still - New York ○ TEAM OLIVER
Bobbie Cohlan
May 5, 2018 - February 25, 2019
My Personal Fundraising Page
Dear Family and Friends,
Together we can make a difference! Each year 26,000 babies are born still in the United States. On January 25, 2013 one of those babies was our dear grandson Oliver Cohlan Hughes.
Parent Magazine recently wrote, " New research on stillbirths highlights the so-called "silent problem" that continues to grow globally, even here in the U.S. There is a common misperception that many of the deaths are inevitable, but our research shows most stillbirths are preventable," says Professor Joy Lawn from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. "We already know which existing interventions save lives. These babies should not be born in silence, their parents should not be grieving in silence, and the international community must break the silence as they have done for maternal and child deaths. The message is loud and clear—shockingly slow progress on stillbirths is unacceptable."
Until we had Oliver we had no idea. Since Oliver was born still we have learned a lot. One of the things we have learned is that we need more awareness and research to lower this alarming incidence of stillbirth. We also have learned that Star Legacy Foundation is leading the way in supporting research. Once we spoke about Oliver we learned about so many other families that had experienced stillbirth or knew someone who did. We can not be silent about stillbirth.
Star Legacy Foundation and the New York Metro Chapter offer many amazing programs including, free brochures for families and health professionals, now both in English and Spanish, always expaning partnerships with area hospitals, including Northern Westchester Hospital, Mt Sinai, NYU Winthrop Hospital, North Shore Hospital, free online support groups, including grief support groups for parents, support groups for grandparents, pregnancy after a loss, and parenting after a loss, and the Star Legacy Stillbirth Summitt where researchers from around the world present and share the latest stillbirth research. Rick, Tyler, Hilary and I attended the summit along with several of our area nurses.
In the four years since we started our chapter here in the NY Metro area, many other states have joined us in forming chapters, including Alabama, California ( Los Angeles and San Diego), Massechuctes, Michaigan, Nebraska, Ohio and Wisconsin with more being organized including Florida, Colorado, Maryland, Illinois, Upstate New York, North Carolina and Maryland. Many of these programs are the direct result of your past support of the Let's Not Be Still 5K. Rick and I along with Hilary and Tyler attended the Star Legacy Foundation Stillbirth Summit this past June in Minneapolis where we heard from researchers around the world on the latest of research. All this and more would not be possible without to your support!
Together we can make a difference. Please join Team Oliver, form your own team, register as an individual or support Team Oliver with a generous donation. No donation is too small (or too big!) And if your employer provides matching grants please see the tab at the top for more information.
Thank you,
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The NPH Guatemala soccer team celebrated the end of another exciting season by participating in the championship match Sunday, 4 August4, at the Municipal Stadium in Parramos, Chimaltenango.
Despite the fact that the NPH squad comprised of Hermanos Mayores (Spanish for Older Brothers, or former internal members of NPH), and tíos (uncles) working at Casa San Andrés did not quite reach the mark, dropping the final four goals to two, the game served as a point of reflection for what was another successful season.
The rival team, from the nearby town of Parramos, was able to frustrate the championship aspirations of the NPH team with the help of a pair of early goals. The NPH squad, however, showed excellent resolve and physical stamina by managing to snag a couple of second-half goals that made the game anything but a rout for the eventual champions.
More than 100 spectators from both the community and NPH Guatemala attended the match.
Although we didnt win this game, I think our performance throughout the season demonstrates our commitment to athletics here at NPH Guatemala, remarked Orlando Ramos, National Director at NPH Guatemala and a player on the football team, following the match Sunday.
With the help of our athletic programs, we are able to inculcate the crucial values of responsibility, hard work, and humility in the lives of our pequeños and pequeñas, Ramos said.
Ahead of Sundays championship match, dozens of pequeños, volunteers, and NPH Guatemala staff arrived at the Municipal Stadium in Parramos one day early to tackle the process of clearing out garbage and other debris from the public enclosure, which suffers from a lack of a regular custodian. Ramos took advantage of the occasion by turning it into a teachable moment for the pequeños of Casa San Andrés.
We are the ones that are responsible for the maintenance of our things, not only in the community, but also in our personal lives. We must take care of our possessions, Ramos affirmed.
Sundays defeat failed to dampen the celebratory atmosphere of the post-game activities. Community members from Parramos and others lent the necessary equipmentincluding a grill and charcoalin order for the team and the matchs onlookers to partake in a barbeque in honor of a season full of blessings and success. The participation of the team from NPH Guatemala bolstered efforts to amplify their presence in the local community throughout the season.
For some who have come up through the NPH Guatemala system, the ability to partake in such a high-profile match was a cause for celebration.
As a former pequeño, it was a great experience having played in this final, said Cesáreo Lobos Fajardo, a physical education instructor at NPH Guatemala.
I remember growing up here at NPH many years ago and watching the tíos, volunteers, and the older pequeños playing on the football pitch. Im delighted and proud to be a part of this team. And we hope to play in the final again next season, Lobos added.
Interested in supporting our children at NPH Guatemala? Visit our Ponte La Mochila and donate a backpack!
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John Ignatius NOLAN Biography
NOLAN, John Ignatius, (husband of Mae Ella Nolan), a Representative from California; born in San Francisco, Calif., January 14, 1874; attended the public schools; was an iron molder; member of the board of supervisors of the city and county of San Francisco in 1911; secretary of the San Francisco Labor Council in 1912; elected as a Republican to the Sixty-third and to the four succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1913, until his death; chairman, Committee on Patents (Sixty-sixth Congress), Committee on Labor (Sixty-seventh Congress); had been reelected in 1922 to the Sixty-eighth Congress; died in San Francisco, Calif., November 18, 1922; interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
John Ignatius NOLAN Born 1874
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OF - Civic Forum
- Object:
- Place of origin:
Czech Republic (designed and printed)
- Date:
1989 (designed and printed)
- Artist/Maker:
Štastný, Pavel, born 1965 (designer)
Civic Forum (issued by)
- Materials and Techniques:
Offset lithograph in red and blue printed on paper
- Credit Line:
Given by Zdenek Kavan
- Museum number:
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case Y, shelf 79, box E
Civic Forum was the Czech opposition movement leading the dialogue with the governing communist power. It was founded at the Prague non-conformist theatre 'Cinoherni klub' on the evening of the 19th of November 1989, two days after Ministry of Interior Affairs special troops made a brutal strike against a non-violent student demonstration on National Street in Prague. The student demonstration began with a meeting in the Albertov district of Prague on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Nazi persecution of Czechoslovak students who had held mass protests during the burial of Jan Opletal (a Czech student from the medical faculty of the Charles University who was shot during demonstrations against theGerman occupation of Czechoslovakia on October 28, 1939). The Albertov student meeting continued with a 'march for democracy' to the centre of Prague. On the way towards National Street the student demonstration was joined by other, mainly young, people demanding freedom and democracy.
The Civic Forum founders were dramatist and writer Václav Havel, Catholic priest Václav Malý, actor Petr Cepek, Charter 77 spokesman Alexander Vondra, scriptwriter Jirí Križan translator and writer Michael Žantovský (currently the Czech ambassador in London) who became the Civic Forum press officer. Civic Forum unified independent Czech democratic initiatives
This leaflet presents the Civic Forum 'OF' logo, designed spontaneously during first days of the student 'velvet revolution' by Pavel Štastný, a student of graphic design and painting at the Prague Academy of Applied Arts and Architecture – which was out on strike at the time.
His logo won a one day design competition and was chosen from many student submissions by the Coodination Committee of Civic Forum at its 'Špalícek' Prague centre. Pavel Štastný says 'It was time of immediate decisions - there was no time for any marketing strategies!' The logo in the Czech national tricolour (red, blue and white) showing an 'O' embracing a smiling face was a symbol of political change and a positive future.
Designed, printed and published in former Czechoslovakia
Physical description
Poster promoting Obcanske Forum and publicising its official logo, the initials OF with the O drawn as a smiley face for a happier future, in red and blue on a white background. These three colours symbolise Czechoslovakia's national identity and the struggle against communism.
Place of Origin
Czech Republic (designed and printed)
1989 (designed and printed)
Štastný, Pavel, born 1965 (designer)
Civic Forum (issued by)
Materials and Techniques
Offset lithograph in red and blue printed on paper
Marks and inscriptions
Obcanske Forum
Civic forum
This logo, the official symbol of Civic Forum, was designed by Pavel Stastny, a student at Prague's Academy of Applied Arts. It is unknown whether he designed the poster itself.
Height: 47.0 cm maximum, Width: 63.8 cm maximum
Descriptive line
Anonymous poster promoting Civic Forum, designed, printed and published in former Czechoslovakia, 1989.
Production Note
Pavel Stastny designed the Civic Forum logo, but it is not known whether he designed the poster itself.
Designed, printed and published in former Czechoslovakia
Reason For Production: Commission
Paper; Printing inks
Offset lithograph
Subjects depicted
Revolution; Solidarity; Democracy; Pro-democracy movement; Politics; Citizens' group; Ideology
Prints; Propaganda; Politics
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection


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Synthetic melatonin is a dietary supplement. The FDA does not regulate supplements. Therefore, melatonin is not officially FDA-approved for any indication. However, there are several melatonin receptor agonists on the market, such as ramelteon and tasimelteon, which are FDA-approved for treatment of insomnia.
Non-FDA Approved Indications for Melatonin
Despite the lack of FDA approval, melatonin is considered first-line pharmacologic therapy for the treatment of insomnia by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). It is relatively safe with a low risk of side effects.
Studies on the efficacy of melatonin supplementation for treatment of insomnia have varied, but one metanalysis by Ferracioli-Oda showed that subjects taking melatonin fell asleep an average of 7 minutes faster, stayed asleep about 8 minutes longer, and reported better sleep quality than subjects receiving a placebo. Doses used, results, and study quality varied considerably between trials.[1]
Melatonin has been studied and recommended primarily for the treatment of the following[2][3][4][5]:
Other Ongoing Research
Although there are no formal recommendations at this time, research is also being conducted on the role of melatonin treatment for other conditions, such as:
Synthesis of Endogenous Melatonin
Endogenous melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the body, synthesized and secreted primarily in the pineal gland. Melatonin production begins with tryptophan, which is converted via a several-step pathway to serotonin in other parts of the brain. Some of the serotonin produced makes its way to the pineal gland, where it is converted to melatonin in a cyclic, light-dependent process.
The conversion of serotonin to melatonin is controlled by the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) of the hypothalamus, the coordinator of the circadian rhythms of the body. Information about low light to dark condition travels from the retina along the retinohypothalamic tract to the SCN. The SCN, in turn, sends signals through the sympathetic nervous system to the superior cervical ganglia, which innervates the pineal gland.
Sympathetic stimulation of the pineal gland upregulates the production of the enzyme arylalkylamine N-acetyltransferase (AA-NAT). AA-NAT functions to convert serotonin to N-acetyl-serotonin, the rate-limiting step in melatonin formation. This intermediate is then converted to melatonin. Studies have shown that bilateral surgical removal of the superior cervical ganglia or SCN in rats stops the activation of AA-NAT and eliminates the rhythmic pattern of melatonin secretion, which disrupts the sleep-wake cycle.[6][7]
Functions of Endogenous Melatonin
The best-known purpose of melatonin is its role in the promotion of sleep. Melatonin is released from the pineal gland into the third ventricle, and from there into circulation. Melatonin is involved in the regulation of the body's sleep-wake cycles through its interactions with the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus and the retina, both promoting sleep and inhibiting wake-promoting signals via interactions with its MT1 and MT2 receptors.
Other Biological Functions of Melatonin Under Study
Melatonin Content of Supplements
Supplements are generally presumed safe and are not regulated by the FDA. However, this can lead to concerns about the actual concentrations of supplements, including melatonin. One study analyzed 31 melatonin supplements and found that actual melatonin content ranged from -83% to +478% of the labeled content.[9] Variable tablet content can make accurate dosing difficult and may be responsible for some of the wide ranges of efficacy reported in various trials. One way to assure correct dosing is to look for supplements with approval from the United States Pharmacopeia, an independent non-profit organization. Searching for supplements marked "USP verified" can help assure quality and dosing of supplements.
Routes of Administration
As the FDA does not regulate melatonin as a drug, effective dosing is not well-defined. Dosing used in studies varied from 0.1 to 10 mg, administered up to two hours before bedtime.
Maximum Dosage
Not defined in trials
Elimination Half-Life
One to 2 hours, depending on the formulation
Highly variable, 1% to 74%, likely dependent on formulation and dose
Ninety percent of melatonin is metabolized in the liver primarily by the enzyme CYP1A2. It is metabolized by hydroxylation to 6-Hydroxymelatonin, conjugated to sulfuric or glucuronic acid, and excreted in the urine. A smaller amount is excreted in feces.
Melatonin is relatively non-toxic, although some mild side-effects have been reported with higher doses and extended-release formulations, including:
No evidence suggests that people develop tolerance to melatonin.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Melatonin is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women due to insufficient evidence of safety although this is under study.[8]
Renal Dosing
Caution is advised for dialysis patients due to the risk of increased adverse effects due to the inability to adequately clear melatonin.
Hepatic Dosing
Caution is advised for patients with impaired liver functioning due to decreased ability to metabolize melatonin. Further studies into possible effects versus benefits are pending.
Autoimmune Conditions
Caution is advised for patients with some autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or post-organ transplant. Melatonin has been shown to stimulate the function of the immune system via the production of interleukins IL-1, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-12, interferon gamma, helper T cells, cytotoxic T cells, B-cell precursors, and T-cell precursors. The clinical significance of this effect is not yet certain.
Insomnia is one of the more frequent complaints seen in both the outpatient and inpatient setting. Melatonin is a safe first-line sleep aid which may help promote a regular sleep cycle. Melatonin is one of the few over the counter supplements that can be recommended for insomnia.
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Working in a professional kitchen can wreak havoc on the human body.
Perhaps most surprisingly, as the Daily Mail reports, spending "four hours or more of each day standing … can lead to problems including back pain, aching muscles, corns, bunions and excess pressure on hip, knee, and ankle joints. Other symptoms include lower limb swelling, varicose veins, and back pain. Coronary heart disease and arthritis can also be worsened by standing for long periods."
Between prolonged standing, repetitive motion, and lifting heavy items, chefs really put their bodies through the wringer. To avoid being forced into early retirement, here are some ways to prevent kitchen hazards.
Lift with Your Knees or Ask for Assistance
A busy professional kitchen often requires you to lift heavy objects including bulk produce, racks of meat, or equipment and kitchen implements. To avoid getting a back injury, always be sure to lift with your knees. Lifting with your back can cause strains, spasms, and misalignment, among other problems. If an object is very heavy, consider asking another staff member or two to help so that you can keep your back in peak condition.
Clean up Kitchen Spills, Pronto!
The longer a spill remains in the kitchen environment, the higher the chance of injury from a slip and fall. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2009 that 22.1% of food preparation workers injured their backs or shoulders, resulting in at least one missed day of work. This is an alarming statistic, so clean up those messes as soon as possible. Also, consider investing in good quality, slip-resistant shoes to further protect yourself.
Keep Your Knives Sharp
Using dull knives means you have to exert more force to cut. That puts increased pressure on shoulders, arms, and wrists, which could lead to repetitive task injuries, fatigue, and muscle soreness.
Get an Adequate Amount of Sleep
It's easy to get into a vicious cycle of overwork, particularly with the early or late hours of a professional kitchen. This can lead to erratic, or too little, sleep. Missing out on sleep not only messes up your performance in the kitchen, it increases your proneness for accidents and body pain. To avoid back injury it is important to set aside enough time for sleep.
Regardless of how many precautions are taken, the risk of being injured on the job in a kitchen is high. When injury occurs, it is important to seek out professional care to remedy any bodily issues as soon as possible.
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Herp Trek: The Next Generation
As more kids take an interest in herp-keeping, it is wise for retailers to tailor their businesses to appeal to children and their parents.
When I see kids wandering through my store, wide-eyed and slack-jawed, I try to imagine the store through their eyes.
It must be amazing. Lizards as big as they are, tortoises that fit in the palms of their hands and snakes capable—even if unwilling—of swallowing them whole. Such a store hardly existed in my own youth, despite the fact that I was at the epicenter of the burgeoning U.S. exotic animal trade—South Florida. I remember only two stores: one called The Electric Zoo, which closed a few months after opening, and another that had lion cubs and a price list that included baby elephants. It too did not last long.
Specialty herptile stores are now not only reasonably common, but it seems every major full-line independent and chain pet store has at least some form of live-herp display. And they all draw kids like honey draws flies. It wasn't always so.
When I started in the business, herp-keeping seemed to be primarily a hobby of young adults. As the years passed, those young adults have become parents, and those parents are much more accepting of snakes and the like as pets. Consequently, the current market is very much a family affair. So, on any given Saturday, my store—and I am sure yours—is crammed with kids.
Business owners have much to gain by being conscious of this trend and thinking of constructive ways to take advantage of this shift in the marketplace. Making your shop kid-friendly should be a top priority.
Some years ago, we realized that our facility was being used as something of an amusement park—and a free one at that. So, we contacted some museum-quality toy companies and set up a line of affordable toys and games that ran in theme with our store. This allowed parents who might not be ready to take home a pet to walk out with something that mollified disappointed kids and put a little something in our coffers.
We also developed a store policy that has worked wonders. We used to allow potential customers to handle virtually any animal, before we started noticing that the store was become a de facto free petting zoo for many families. It was a practice that tied up employees' time and even dissuaded impatient customers from making a purchase. This would not do.
We enacted a very reasonable "$5 for five minutes" petting fee, waivable at our employee's discretion for those actually interested in buying an animal, but strictly enforced for those who just wanted to play and have souvenir photos taken. At first a few people were miffed, but most quickly recognized the necessity of the policy and thought it a fair price for the chance to hold these precious creatures. Frankly, those who left in a huff never would have been paying customers anyway.
Another thing to note about working with kids and families is that it requires a special skill to sell a pet and the necessary accoutrements to a family. One must be able to communicate well with both the kids and the parents—and meet the needs of both. You must make children feel like they are an active part of the decision-making process and that the pet they want is perfect. I find that kids really appreciate it when you speak to them at a level they can understand without talking down to them. Keep in mind that most kids interested in exotics are probably a little more sophisticated than their age might belie. Talk to a child as if you were equals, and more than likely, the child will respond by acting like one.
At the same time, one must make the parents feel that you are on their side. You can do this by assuring them that the pet they are looking at will be within their abilities in terms of time, resources and budget. You must also make sure that they have a complete handle on what will be needed, in terms of safety and husbandry.
Kids and parents are often at odds when it comes to pets; you must be the factor that pulls them both on the same page. To this end, when parents ask me to recommend an appropriate pet for their child, I consider this an opportunity to interview them: What size pet do they want? What can they handle in terms of feeding? Are mice off the table; is live food off the table? What did they imagine spending on the project?
I also tell parents that if buying the pet feels like a compromise, don't do it. I would rather lose the sale than have them buy an animal that their child isn't really in love with—an animal that will inevitably be back at my counter in a few weeks because "it just didn't work out." What I am really communicating is that I am not going to send them down a path to disaster. We are, in the end, all partners in this new project, and I want them to succeed.
I often find that there will be one family member who is not quite on board with the project. Traditionally, that unenthusiastic customer would be the squeamish mother, but I have seen many fathers visibly shaken, as mom is delighted with a little prancing tarantula. I have also seen younger siblings totally disinterested when big brother or sister is all over the new family monitor. When I see this dynamic, I like to say the following: "You know, I can't help but notice that you are not as enthusiastic here as everybody else is. I feel obliged to tell you that in my decades of experience doing this, it's typically the family member who is most reluctant who eventually comes around to love the pet most of all. I have seen it time and again."
It's true. I really have. And it plants a seed that maybe, just maybe, a self-fulfilling prophecy might happen. It is often the glue that seals the deal.
Believe me, I understand that kids can sometimes be difficult to have about. Some days it feels like they are in the store simply to wreak havoc and drive my entire staff mad. I have to remind myself that children—even the ones that are leaving handprints everywhere and randomly reorganizing every bit of shelf stock—are, in fact, my future customers. They are herpers in embryo, and some percentage of them will be back as customers. Someday.
Consider it a breeding project.
Owen Maercks has enjoyed being immersed in the world of professional herpetoculture for nearly 30 years. His store, the East Bay Vivarium in Berkeley, Calif., is one of the oldest and largest herptile specialty stores in the U.S.


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Well we're almost at the end of another busy and fascinating year for NZ's property market, one that's involved plenty of legislative changes (and some high-profile about-faces, e.g. the scrapping of capital gains tax proposals) and different market movements around the country (gently falling Auckland prices, strong growth elsewhere).
So where do we stand as of now? The key message is that the signs of an upturn in the housing market have become clearer in the past few weeks. True, you wouldn't yet pick it from sales volumes comparisons, but a big reason for that is that there remains a lack of listings on the market. You can't buy what's not available for sale!
That aside, there are signs of life in certain pockets of the country, and to me Auckland looks to have bottomed out. As we move into summer, activity should increase further, and we have noted that typical time on the market is already easing downwards in many areas.
Meanwhile, when I look at the change in property values, the uptick in the market is clearer, again impacted by the dearth of properties listed on the market. The CoreLogic QV House Price Index showed that nationwide, average property values rose by 0.4 percent in October, with the annual growth rate increasing from 2.4 percent to 2.8 percent.
Regionally, the standout performer from our main centres remains Dunedin, with values there soaring by 2.7 percent in October alone, and 14.7 percent in the past year. The hospital rebuild is clearly stimulating the local economy which is flowing through to housing demand, while it looks to me like attractive rental yields are also enticing investment buyers.
But this isn't just a story about Dunedin. Indeed, Auckland is showing a mini-lift, with values up by 0.6 percent since July, the strongest quarterly rise in the super-city since early 2018. Within Auckland, the North Shore, which was previously the epicentre for weakness, has seen values spike 1.5 percent since July.
Outside our largest cities, many of our provincial centres are also seeing a recent strengthening in values, although we do need to sound a word of caution for Whangarei. There, values have slipped and are now 1.4 percent lower than a year ago, the first time in the negatives since April 2013.
So Whangarei aside, what's driving the general rebound across the country? As always, it's a mixture of things, but I think that the most important factor has been the reduced interest rates that banks are using internally, to test a buyers ability to service their mortgage, in a worst-case scenario. In other words, the serviceability tests. These were lowered in late August and the flow on to the housing market has been consistent since then.
Based on CoreLogic's Buyer Classification data, the key beneficiaries of eased serviceability testing seem to have been mortgaged investors, who have recently lifted their share of purchases back up to 26 percent, the highest since late 2016.
I don't think there's any doubt that property, especially residential, remains the dominant investment vehicle of choice for Kiwis, especially those with retirement on their mind. And with returns on other assets, like term deposits, low and a renewed confidence in property, especially when compared to stocks, it's not difficult to understand the recent lift in activity.
However, any investor buying on the promise of free and easy capital gains without having to do any renovations or improvements probably should proceed cautiously. It's likely the latest era of super-sized capital gains has largely passed, so for the next few years it's all about elbow grease and paying close attention to rents, yields, and costs.
Of course, we shouldn't tie up 2019 and put a bow on it just yet – there's certainly more to come! The Reserve Bank's been busy with the Financial Stability Report and their review of bank capital requirements, with these decisions set to play a key role in shaping the property market in 2020. There's never a dull moment.
Signs of an upturn in the housing market - CoreLogic Banking Blog
Well we're almost at the end of another busy and fascinating year for NZ's property market, one that's involved plenty of legislative changes (and some high-profile about-faces, e.g. the scrapping of capital gains tax proposals) and different market movements around the country (gently falling Auckland prices, strong growth elsewhere).


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Paranormal Creatures: The Wendigo
The images of the Wendigo
Northern Minnesota/Southern Canada
How would like to spend a weekend camping in the woods of Northern Minnesota or Canada? Sounds like quite the adventure doesn't it? How about at the same time, you come across a cannibalistic beast? I bet you'd think that that would really add spice to the expedition. Well, if you decide to go into either of those woods, it's important to take some pre-cautions. I'm not talking about getting supplies (although that's important too). I am talking about the Wendigo (or Windigo. Whatever you perfer).
What is the Wendigo you ask? I was asking earlier if you wanted to come across a cannibalistic beast, so there's your first insight to this creature. The Wendigo prefers cold climate regions, so it makes sense that it has been seen in Minnesota and Canada. Apparently, it's also believed to take these forms of a malevolent spirit that possesses a human, or a human that physically transforms into one shortly after committing the act of cannibalism. Locals that live in the areas of the Wendigo (Rosesu, MN is one of them)sightings say it's a different breed of bigfoot. However, the descriptions of the beast make it sound more like a werewolf than a sasquatch.
The Wendigo is a very thin creature, but it has a vigorous appetite for human flesh. It's believed that the more humans it eats, the bigger and more evolved the monster gets. It wants human flesh and blood and it's never satisfied with what it gets. It always wants more. According to Nathan Carlson, an Ethno-historian, it has owl like eyes with large claws. It's also said to smell like death. The Wendigo is said to be the "spirit of lonely places."
The legend of this beast first began hundreds of years ago when the Algonquin tribes were faced with starvation. The tribes resided in the Northern U.S. and Southern Canada. They were running out of natural food sources, which led to some tribe members to resort to cannibalism. It was said that after a tribesman had feasted on another man, he vanished from the camp site to never be seen again. Shortly after that, people began to disappear from the tribe. There would be evidence of clothing with blood on it. Over this time, a witness would come across the beast every once in a while to see it enjoy it's tasty supper.
It is said that the only way to become a Wendigo is through cannibalism. A Cree Indian by the name of Jack Fiddler was a Wendigo hunter. He claimed that this creature existed and had killed fourteen of them in his lifetime. He was trailed for the last one he killed. Jack and his son Joseph had killed a Cree Indian woman. Interestingly, they admitted to committing the crime. They admitted to it because they claimed that the woman had been possessed by the evil spirit and it was only a matter of time before she started killing people. This was acceptable among fiddler's tribe, but it wasn't to the Mounties court. Jack and Joseph were arrested for murder. However, Jack got away, but sadly decided to hang himself. Joseph was convicted and sentenced to death, but that decision was overturned 3 days after Jack's death.
As of today, the creature is occasionally seen. The most recent event occurred in 2008. A rather bizarre and disturbing situation took place on a Greyhound Bus in Canada. The bus was nearing Portage la Prairie, Manitoba when suddenly a 40 year old man named Vince Weiguang Li took out a large hunting knife and started stabbing the man that was next to him sleeping. The passengers on the bus said he did it with no hesitation at all. They all ran outside of the bus and kept the door shut until the police arrived. Disturbingly, he walked calmly towards them and showed that he had decapitated the man. He even ate some of the victims flesh. Garnet Caton, a passenger said "There was no rage in him. It was just like he was a robot or something." Strangely, earlier that week, the man had delivered newspapers to homes and there was an article about the Wendigo in it. Is the story in the newspaper responsible for this? It seems that he could've gotten the idea from there. If you're in the area of Northern, MN or Southern Canada, beware of the malevolent spirit of the Wendigo.
I'd also like to add in that although I find researching things of the paranormal and the unexplained very interesting, you have to keep in mind that someone's life was lost tragically and unexpectedly. Send out prayers for the victim.
The Story of the Wendigo
Paranormal Creatures
- Paranormal Creatures: The Demon Cat
The Demon Cat (or D.C. ironically) is one of the most intriguing and best known ghost stories of Washington D.C.
- Paranormal Creatures: The Banshee of Ireland
Of all the stories about ghosts, bogies, leprechauns, and fairies, non is as unique, infamous, and terrifying as the legend of the banshee( also known as the "Bohēēntha" or "Bankēēntha"). She is known to be the "Irish Angel of Death."
- Paranormal Creatures: The Jersey Devil
For over 270 years now, the Jersey Devil has haunted the forest of the New Jersey Pinelands. Phenomenally, over 2000 witnesses have seen this Jersey Devil.
- Paranormal Creatures: The Arizona Thunderbird
One of the most unique stories in the world of mysteries is the story of the Arizona Thunderbird. This "Thunderbird" has been said to be near Tombstone, Arizona, the home of the Bird Cage Theater. Interesting how these two are close together.
- Paranormal Creatures: The Taotaomona Zombie of Guam
When the sun sets in Guam, it is well known for its spirits known as the Taotaomona (meaning people before time, or people before history). The Taotaomona are ghosts of the ancestors of Guam.
this looks like a reason to kill someone like the devil made me do it . I am not sure I believe in this creature but it was an interesting read that is for sure but whether it is true or not well that remains to be seen.
Gonna get a tattoo of a Wendigo somewhere on my body.
You'll get an invitation to the dinner.
How would I like to run across a cannibalistic beast while camping in the northern woods ... hmmm ...
OK. What sauce do you use with wendigo roast? Catching one would mean you wouldn't have to carry so much food in your backpack.
The way in which most Native American tribes talk about the Wendigo is that it is closely related to the Sasquatch. In fact, it may just be a malnourished Sasquatch or one that is young or immature.
The Salish tribes of the Pacific Northwest said that the "Skookums" or "Mountain Devils" of Mount St. Helens (Sasquatch) were cannibalistic, hence they were greatly feared.
Be well - C.J. Sledgehammer
Voted up, interesting, and useful.
Very interesting. Captured my attention. I enjoyed it. Thumbs Up!
I have heard of this creature but I assumed that it was just a spooky story. Thanks for the great read.
Interesting, voted up and shared.


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You have a heaviness in you. Sometimes you get flooded with despair, anger, anxiousness and panic, and it can seem to come out of nowhere. Your family, friends and partner tell you that you overreact a lot. They may even call you crazy. You feel like you just 'snap' sometimes. You do and say things you later regret. You fall into an emotional sinkhole and want to curl up and hide from everyone and everything. You feel broken, worthless, not good enough, and like a failure. You might even believe yourself to be unlovable and feel hopeless. The pain is heavy and permeates to the core of you. No matter what you do to not feel it, it still happens. Time and time again. You feel defeated and dread the time it happens again.
Positive affirmations do not work for you. They sound hollow and flat. You have tried. You may describe yourself as anxious or depressed. You have practiced and attempted all sorts of suggestions but none of them help. You may have seen therapists before but stopped going, leaving and feeling like nothing really got 'fixed'. The same things just seem to keep happening. And that just makes you feel worse. Even more broken. Like you even failed therapy.
Imagine a life without those trauma triggers: Feeling loved, whole and confident in your being. You can learn to manage the emotional tides without those ugly explosions or drops. You can start to feel understood and appreciated in your relationships. You do, in fact, deserve that. I can help you to process that pain and out–finally 'letting go' like everyone tells you to do. Let's clear your body and your heart of this pain you have been carrying around for so long. This will help you to feel like you are in control and that feeling emotions no longer has to be a scary or overwhelming thing. You can feel lighter in your being and finally free of these past events that weigh you down.
I am here to help and to offer you a different experience in therapy. I invite you to schedule a consult and let's get started.


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Motovun guide
If beautiful views, history and culture are your thing, then drag yourself from the beach and visit this amazing and relatively hidden gem of Istria.
Dating back to the original settlement in medieval times, ownership has since then passed through different ruling families, a bishop, the Venetian Empire, Italy, Yugoslavia and now Croatia.
Thanks to the Venetians building the fortifications, it's almost like Motuvun was designed for visitors, with its gallery like rampart walk around the town. A walk that will delight you with every step as you see this wonderful green landscape from above.
Within these walls is a town with lovely narrow streets, interesting buildings and a wide choice of eating establishments.
The 17th century Venetian designed church of St Stephen is centrally located in the town where you can sit in the square next to the church or see some of the works of art within the church such as a highly regarded painting of The Last Supper by an unknown Venetian artist.
Finally, you can wander back through a delightful street leading to the car park at the bottom. Oh, and if you are an F1 enthusiast, you can see the house where 1978 world champion Mario Andretti was born and raised. The very streets you will be walking down were where he raced is toy wooden car with his brother!


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Unit Cost Entry
Unit Cost Element - Communication Equipment - MCVS
Unit Cost Component - Automatic Timer Switch for AVL System
Michigan, USA
Automatic time delay shut-off for AVL system. Protects battery against excessive discharge. Chargeguard COTS P/N CG12D. Bulk purchase.
Cost TypeUnknown
Data Date2002
Reported Units
UnitsEach (EA)
Year (Dollars)2002
Capital Cost per Unit ($)$50.00
O & M Cost per Unit ($)
Lifetime10 years
Notes"Construction and Maintenance" is the subsystem category established for projects of this type by SEMCOG in the SE Michigan regional ITS architecture. The Southeast Michigan Snow and Ice Management Project is a multi-agency AVL system in which highway maintenance vehicles are equipped with GPS receivers, and sensors to monitor snow plow use, rates of application for de-icing materials, and ambient air and pavement temperature. Vehicle data is transmitted via 900 Mhz radio to a central server which can be accessed from client work stations located at each partner agency.
ITS Integration Program Unit Cost Data Collection Sheet: SEMSIM Equipment - Southeast Michigan, MI (FY99 Yr2)
Author: Dennis Kolar, Road Commission for Oakland County
Unit Cost Details
Capital Cost per Unit: $50.00
O&M Cost per Unit:
Year (Dollars): 2002
Lifetime: 10 years
Related Unit Cost Subsystems
road weather vehicle tracking, winter maintenance vehicle


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Pink Manon Lace Party Dress
Pretty flowers in a fresh design, this is easily one of our favourite dresses of the season! Our delightful pale pink Manon print is complimented with pretty ivory lace and an ivory ruffled hemline. Perfect for parties, play dates, and posing for a picture!
- Sweet and pretty!
- Softly shirred back
- 100% cotton
- Cold machine wash, line dry, warm iron


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When I was in middle school, my dad rented a cassette tape entitled "How to lose an accent in 10 days." It was then when I realized how seriously he had taken my words. I was too young to understand, but deep down my parents were trying desperately to rid themselves of the Asian-American stigma, the caricature with slanted eyes and buckteeth that could only spout out broken sentence fragments to communicate.
Recently I find myself questioning the meaning of the title "How to lose an accent in 10 days." When an accent is lost, where does it go? More importantly, what's left after it's gone? When I think back to my encounters with my classmate, I realize that before he made fun of me, I would never have seen having an accent as a handicap. Vershawn Ashanti Young states: "But don't nobody's language, dialect, or style make them 'vulnerable to prejudice.' As Laura greenfield point out in her chapter on racism and writing pedagogy in this collection, it's ATTITUDES" (62). Young means that dialects and accents are only seen as inferior because society has been conditioned to view non-"standard English" in a negative light.
In reality, my parents understand perfect English, but they continue to think that their English is flawed because of their accent. Their only issue is missing a few words here and there when they speak quickly, but these small mistakes should not warrant ridicule or stereotyping. In fact, I find the Chinese-American dialect the most direct form of communication because it completely cuts out words that are not vital to the overall message. Just as Young argues for "the rhetorical devices of blacks" and code meshing to be used in English pedagogy, perhaps someday there can be an iphone app entitled "How to gain an accent in 10 days" (71).


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The world really does not know what a Christian should be like, and history is full of unkind examples. Our Christian example is all those around us will ever see. Many know about Jesus; mostly from Christmas and Easter but not much more than that. To most of the people in the world, Jesus and the God of the Bible are just figures from another religion.
The example most people have of Christians is they are a people who are out of touch with reality, victims, oppressed, historical crusading invaders, ecclesiastical authorities who make slaves of others and torture those who do not submit, and rule makers for rule breakers. There are those who know the Bible but only to entrap others, or twist the doctrines to fit their needs or to reinforce their power over others. None of that is a right example of Biblical Christianity.
Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, gave us the right example to set and follow.
It was the night before Passover when everyone who could was in Jerusalem for the celebration and remembrance. A few days earlier thousands of Jews cried out "Hosanna, hosanna!" They heralded him as the king of the Jews. The first thing Jesus did before supper was to serve them. He washed the feet of his disciples.
Peter tried to stop Jesus. Was this not the king? King of the Jews? The Messiah? He is to be served; not serve! Jesus told Peter if he did not do this Peter had no part in his kingdom. Jesus set the example by service. One who could rightly argue that others should serve him instead exampled what he preached, he served them.
After sharing the bread and wine in communion, Jesus said to those remaining that they would be known for their love for one another; and he gave them a new Commandment: that they should love one another. As Jesus loved them, so should they love one another. This is the example Jesus demanded and commanded his people are to do.
John 13.34-35
"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (ESV)
At another place, Jesus was teaching and a lawyer stood up and asked Jesus a question: "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" Jesus replied: "What is written in the law? How do you read it?" The lawyer replied: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." Jesus said: "You are right. Do this and you will live." But the lawyer wanted justify himself: "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus' answer shows what the Christian example should be.
Jesus told the story of the good Samaritan. Those of Samaria were hated by Judeans and thought to be less than proper Jews. Jesus used the example of a good business man who was robbed, beaten, and left naked. A priest came by and did not stop – the religious elite. A Levite came by and did not stop – those who were set aside to serve God and Man. But a Samaritan came by (someone hated among the Jews) and stopped. The Samaritan cleaned the wounds, bandaged him up, and put the wounded man on his donkey. They walked to the nearest inn and the Samaritan covered room, board, and medical expenses; and promised to pay more if it was more on the next trip through the area.
Jesus asked the lawyer: "Who, then, was the neighbor to this man?"
To be Christian is to example more than religion, more than religious garb or speech. To be Christian is to be like Jesus.
Jesus walked with God, because according to the Word of God (Genesis, the Law, and Prophets) the God of the Bible said we can, so Jesus did. Jesus came into his ministry, not because he said it was time, but because the God of the Bible said it was time. Luke 4.18-19 covers Isaiah 61.1-2: "The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, for He has anointed me…" This is what the Christian is to example: "…to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor."
Paul would write to the Corinthians that they do a lot of things right but they also do a lot of things wrong. All the things that Jesus, James, Peter, and Paul said do not do were being done in the Church in Corinth. How were they to example the love of God to anyone if their example of Jesus was off. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul emphasizes love. The word Paul used was 'agape' – love as a choice, love without expected return, love as a gift.
Jesus did what he did so that we could have what he has: a walking-talking relationship with the God of the Bible. If we accept what Jesus did was so we could have this relationship with the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Jesus, then we could learn to live our life as he did and have a love for one another. Not based on who they think they are or who we think they are but on who the God of the Bible thinks they are. God thinks they are His children and made a way for Him to have covenant relationship with them – through what Jesus did from the garden to the grave to the sitting down at the right hand of the Father.
Our mandate of Christian example is to example Jesus – the Christ – to the world. How do we do that? By doing the things that Jesus did.
Jesus honored YHWH Elohim as supreme – above everything else.
Jesus loved God and served Him above everything, everyone else.
Jesus loved God's children just as he loved God and served them.
Jesus walked with God, did what he saw, said what he heard.
Everything Jesus did was out of his relationship with God.
Christians can do all that, too.
Jesus prayed in John 17.21-24 that we – the Christians and all those who would become Christians – would be one in Jesus, even as Jesus is one in the Father.
This does not mean there is open season on Christians because Jesus said "turn the other cheek". No, this means that the power of God is in the Christians' hands and where applicable an offence is taken that someone might get saved. Jesus said if someone asks you to carry their stuff for a mile, carry it two. Go overboard in demonstration of God's love, your love, for someone who might be your brother or sister.
The world is full of people who do not know the God of the Bible beyond a story; nor do they know Jesus beyond a story, a holiday, and a religion. It is up to the Christian to live, move, and example the love of God and have dominion over all the works of the devils and sooth to overcome distress and evil.
You can love God and serve Him only; or you can love the world and serve it thinking you are serving God and the world. It cannot work. It will not work. You will love one and hate the other. As soon as the God of the Bible does not fit your world view, you will dump God. A truly expensive mistake. It is better to lose all and keep God than to keep all and lose God.
Christians – not the world – are called to rightly example God and Jesus to the world. There will be times when it seems all are following after a perceived 'right' idea in the world but are seriously wrong and athwart the God of the Bible. The Christian has to stand and rightly example God at that moment or utterly fail and have no part in God.
It is a choice. Choose life. Amen?


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ABU DHABI, During its participation in the two-day Women Leaders Global Forum, which began today in the Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, the Federal National Council, FNC, highlighted the importance of empowering women in the field of technology and facilitating their entry into the digital world.
The FNC delegation included Dr. Nidhal Mohammed Al Tunaiji and Azza Sulaiman bin Sulaiman.
During her participation in the forum's first session, titled, "The Digital Age and Women," Sulaiman highlighted the necessity of training and qualifying women in digital technology and project management, which will strengthen their capabilities and narrowing the gender gap.
Sulaiman affirmed that the UAE's wise leadership, since the country's establishment, has supported women and enabled them to perform their vital role alongside men, while noting that the country is currently living in a golden age of excellence, creativity and innovation, and has achieved international successes in the science and technology sectors.
She added that the UAE is encouraging girls in schools to become involved in technology, through launching the National Space Programme that aims to prepare Emirati astronauts, as well as a long-term plan for 2117 to build the first human settlement on the planet Mars.
Source: Emirates News Agency