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Introduction: Seashell Wall Art!
I decided to redecorate my bathroom in the ubiquitous beach / seashell theme, but decided that the walls were too naked for my liking. With a less than $20 worth of parts I was able to add some real flair to the "throne room!"
This is my first instructable, so I would love some constructive criticism :)
Step 1: Materials ...
1. Set of three "wall cube" shelves from Target ... about $15.
2. Seashells. I was lucky to find these for $1 a basket at Dollar Tree. I only opened two baskets & didn't even use all of them, so I had plenty.
3. Craft foam, also $1 a pack at the Dollar Tree. I only ended up using most of a single cube, so I had plenty left over.
4. Hot glue gun & glue sticks.
5. Cutting board.
6. Sharp knife.
Since I already had the knife / cutting board but bought everything else, I think the whole thing cost me under $20 for the parts I actually used (I bought more than I needed).
Step 2: Cut the Foam
You don't want the foam to take up the entire cube, and it only needs to be flush against the front of the cube (you don't want it sticking out). I cut one cube in half, then cut each "skinny" square into pieces.
Step 3: Attach Foam to the Inside of the Cube
Before you start gluing, make sure you know which side of your cube is the top when hung up on the wall (check the keyhole hooks on the back). If you plan on building in the bottom-left corner, you don't want a nasty surprise when you turn it back around and realize you glued it top-right!
Lay your cube down on the front-facing side, and apply hot glue to the edges of the foam that will mate with the cube. When working with the foam, make sure any cut edges are on the back / in the open space; you want the nice, flat edges to mate with the cube and give you a flat work surface. Attaching with the cube face down will make sure the foam is flush with the face.
Once the foam is stuck to the inside of the cube, run a bead of hot glue along the seams. Don't worry about being messy, it'll be hidden by shells.
Step 4: Start Attaching Those Shells!
Here's the fun part! Let your inner artist run wild!
Start by layering your shells, biggest on the bottom, smallest on top. Make sure you overlap where the foam attaches to the cube. Be generous with the glue, any that squishes out can be removed with a paring knife / Xacto knife.
A little tip to hide glue bulges in the joints where shells meet is to use tiny shells on top.
To apply shells, I found it easiest to find the broadest, flattest portion of the shell and glue that part down first. Since the glue stays soft for a few minutes, you can then see where the rest of the shell touches the foam / cube, gently lift it up, pump a little glue under it, and press it back down.
Use long, skinny shells or large, broad ones to support smaller ones. Add plenty of depth. Don't limit yourself to just the foam corner, that's just where the focal point of each cube will be.
Step 5: Clean Up Your Glue, Mount on Wall and Enjoy!
Hot glue doesn't take long at all to set, so you will be able to hang these up pretty quickly after finishing. Before putting them up on the walls, clean up any hot glue "hairs" (tweezers would be helpful for getting between shells) and any ugly globs you didn't hide with shells (I didn't really do any clean-up on mine, so I don't have any pictures).
Follow the mounting instructions included with your cubes.
Now go enjoy your beautiful new seashell wall art! And make good use of all the leftovers - waste not, want not! I saved the small baskets for a future project, and made good use of any leftover shells (I never did open the third basket).
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Very beautiful :D
Cute idea for dressing up the walls.


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As Topaz, Amber's sister, gets properly introduced, we learn of Mr. Jefferies personal issues.
Topic 1: Mr. Jeffries' Breakdown – Holli
Topic 2: Meet Topaz (Bekka Bowling) – Viva & Amber
Review (with Spoilers) – Below
Topic 1: Mr. Jeffries' Breakdown – Holli
Mr. Jeffries (Geoffrey McGivern), the school principal, has just lost his boyfriend and it couldn't have been at the worse time. Channel 4 is scouting for a school to do a documentary on, and all the footage they get is of him talking about destroying his boyfriend's things. Leading Holli to try to show the man who made a decent father figure for her by trying to show him as a counselor, or even him stopping a fake fight between her and Saz, but with his personal life consuming his every minute, he just ends up saying no to the documentary, which the school didn't even win.
It's always nice to be reminded that Holli, and on occasion Amber, aren't as dense as they seem. Much less that they have feelings and can be just as complicated as Viva, if not also Saz. For while I have long forgotten who Mr. Jeffries was, and thought Anna long became the school principal, it is nice to see him back and for Holli to show us how he, in a way, stepped in as a sort of father figure. One which has not only helped her when it comes to school, but she wants to help in order to thank him for all he has done. Though, in the end, the only thing she ended up helping him with is destroying his boyfriend's things.
Topic 2: Meet Topaz (Bekka Bowling) – Viva & Amber
Topaz, Amber's sister who slept with Brandon, is introduced and Viva, at first, does her best to try to have the two sisters reconcile. Issue is, upon Topaz flirting with Rocky she is ready to curse the girl out. Especially since she shows her butt to Rocky and he wants to take a photo. The end result though is that all of Viva's jealousy ends up being uncalled for. For despite Amber badly wanting free extensions from Topaz's salon, she choosing friendship over them. As for Rocky? Well, he and Viva have a chat. For with Viva getting jealous, he realizes she isn't comfortable with girls flirting with him and that she pretty much has to. He is attractive and Topaz maybe the first of many. However, despite what other girls say, do, or show, all he wants is Viva. Something she seems to realize once the episode is over.
I don't know if Topaz is having a one episode feature, or if she may be seen again, but I must admit all this talk of Brandon has me wondering where is he? That aside, with Viva's jealousy comes the question if she really loves Rocky, or if she just can't stand the idea of someone else having him. Something I think can be considered two different things. After all, her jealousy seemingly was the driving force of them getting back together, and perhaps now staying together. Plus, outside of maybe sex, we don't see them really smile and enjoy the idea of each other much. For just with the idea of Rocky getting a haircut from Topaz led to her wanting to break up with him. And really, if something that small makes her mind go there, it seems she is just waiting for a real justifiable reason which she can firmly stand on.

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Mallinckrodt Announces Agreement In Principle With U.S. Department Of Justice On Legacy Questcor Sales And Marketing Activities; Responds To Government Civil Litigation Involving Legacy Questcor Charitable Foundation Activities
STAINES-UPON-THAMES, United Kingdom, June 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK), a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, today reported the company has reached an agreement in principle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to resolve the previously disclosed government investigation of Questcor's legacy sales and marketing activities, which is still subject to the finalization of certain terms. Under the civil False Claims Act settlement, Mallinckrodt expects to pay $15.4 million relating to legacy Questcor activities. While the agreement will not contain any admission of wrongdoing, it believes the agreement is fair and reasonable under the circumstances, and should put to rest these government claims relating to Questcor's sales and marketing activities.
With respect to allegations in the newly filed DOJ civil complaint covering alleged legacy Questcor charitable foundation conduct between 2010 and 2014, the government is seeking to recover unspecified monetary damages for alleged violations of the False Claims Act and the Anti-Kickback Statute. Contrary to the DOJ's characterizations in the complaint, the allegations relate to legacy Questcor conduct as all the donations to the Chronic Disease Fund (CDF) referenced in the complaint occurred prior to the acquisition of Questcor or were for grandfathered patients who had been approved by CDF for co-pay assistance prior to the acquisition. Mallinckrodt acquired Questcor in August 2014.
During the applicable period, CDF operated under a U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG)-issued advisory opinion, and CDF represented to Questcor that it operated in compliance with that opinion. In addition, the HHS-OIG stated in 2005 that single-donor, single-drug funds may, under prescribed circumstances, be lawful, and the agency reiterated publicly that position nearly a dozen times during the period in the complaint. Mallinckrodt believes Questcor's relationship with CDF fell within this guidance, and as such was lawful and appropriate. Mallinckrodt denies any wrongdoing on the part of Questcor during the relevant period, and intends to vigorously defend the company in this matter.
"Mallinckrodt looks forward to finalizing our settlement agreement with the government relating to legacy Questcor sales and marketing activities. As we have said repeatedly, where we can resolve legacy legal matters in a reasonable and manageable way, we will do so," said Mark Casey, General Counsel, Mallinckrodt. "Unfortunately, that has not been possible to date regarding the allegations relating to Questcor's charitable foundation activities, despite what we believe was lawful and appropriate activity. We are confident that the litigation process will focus the contested issues and be a productive step in reaching resolution."
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture, market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and therapies. The company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology and ophthalmology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care therapies; analgesics and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
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The From Gaps to Caps Team met again in Hamburg at the end of June for additional seminars on Task C & D.
Mr Björn Karlsson, from the University of Iceland, gave an introduction into further work on Task C, and an overview of the evaluation process of the application of the EU guidelines was given by our colleagues from the Lithuanian Fire and Rescue Department.
Moreover, we discussed similarities and differences between Swedish and EU methodologies of risk capability assessment and the possibility to interrelate them in the future.
On the second day, the templates of the participating states for evaluations of emergencies and exercises were presented and elaborated by Mr Jürgen Krempin, leader of Task D.
After these three productive days, we are looking forward to continuing our fruitful work in September in Vilnius!


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Career Academy students from The Sixth Form College, Solihull got a first-hand view of the motor industry recently, with a visit to Jaguar Assembly plant in Castle Bromwich.
Students from the Science, Business and IT Career Academies went on the trip, as part of the Career Academies UK programme, a national initiative that raises the employability prospects of young people.
The students had a tour of the plant, focusing on the assembly of the Jaguar XJ and XF models. They also received a presentation on the technological and environmental aspects of the cars, followed by an outline of career pathways with Jaguar.
Trevor Irving, Director of Teaching and Learning at the College, said: "We are grateful to Jaguar for their hospitality and for providing so much useful information."


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2018 Honda CBR600RR ABS Review on Total Motorcycle:
The lineage behind the CBR600RR boasts ongoing track-tested, championship-winning advancements in form and function that have kept this machine at the forefront of the 600cc Supersport class. The 2018 CBR600RR delivers strong engine, front suspension featuring Honda's 41mm Big Piston Fork for exceptional handling and supple action, plus MotoGP-inspired bodywork that's a product of race-tested aerodynamic design. It all adds up to a sport bike that leads the way, whether it's at the track or just a fun afternoon ride on twisty back roads.
The 2018 CBR600RR is designed with the superb balance to tear up the track and make scenic canyons truly breathtaking. So it's an ideal bike to use as a weekday commuter, a weekend joy ride machine and, of course, for cutting laps on the aforementioned track.
Bred from MotoGP engineering, this bike is a true reflection of Honda's technical prowess. It's light, compact, nimble and ideally-balanced, with a four-cylinder engine that revs like nothing you've ever ridden. The aluminum twin-spar designed chassis delivers laser-sharp handling. And when it comes to braking, it's your choice of either a conventional triple-disc setup or a specialized version of Honda's revolutionary Combined Anti-Lock Braking System (C-ABS), an industry first on a production Supersport motorcycle.
Track or street, with the 2018 CBR600RR it's a win-win situation.
Winning Heritage
With well over 700 total MotoGP victories, Honda's winning heritage stands far above any other manufacturer, just as Honda's motorcycles stand out on the street. Our superior engineering and technology put our GP bikes in the winners' circle and give you the performance you need for the street.
Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD)
One of the keys to the CBR600RR's extraordinary handling is the compact HESD. It helps maintain predictable high-speed handling and low-speed maneuverability so you can focus on riding.
Amazing Stopping Power
The CBR600RR's Combined Anti-Lock Braking System (C-ABS) is the first of its kind on a Supersport machine, and it's had the critics raving.
Options & Pricing
Honda's 600-class sportbikes are one of the best choices a rider has ever had. They've always offered a near-magical combination of handling, power, compact size and overall performance. And the CBR600RR is clearly the best 600 we've ever offered, especially since you can get one with our revolutionary Combined ABS. There's no room for second-best in this class, and the CBR600RR is a standout performer both on and off the track.
Features & Options
599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Honda Electronic Steering Damper
Unit Pro-Link® Suspension
Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) Inverted Fork
Features & Options
599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
Honda Electronic Steering Damper
Unit Pro-Link® Suspension
Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) Inverted Fork
Electronic Combined ABS
2018 Honda CBR600RR ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
Honda Electronic Steering Damper
Most steering dampers only sense handlebar-deflection speed. The Honda Electronic Steering Damper (HESD) is way more sophisticated. It also detects vehicle speed, and adjusts damping proportionally. That helps maintain low-speed maneuverability while providing excellent, predictable high-speed handling.
Centrally Located Fuel Tank
The CBR600RR's 4.8-gallon fuel tank is positioned in the center of the chassis and low in the frame. This allows for a more compact design, but even more important helps centralize the bike's mass. Increased mass centralization means the CBR is more responsive to rider input, especially when leaning the bike into a turn or standing it up at the exit.
Dual-Stage Fuel Injection
Two sets of injectors per cylinder ensure both low- and high-rpm performance. You get near-instantaneous high-rpm response, along with great low-rpm metering and clean running.
Line-Beam Headlights
Line-Beam headlights feature a two-piece reflector design that utilizes two H7 bulbs for optimum light distribution and unique compact design. The result: the headlight helps you see better and also helps make you visible to traffic.
Dual-Stage Ram Air
A nose-mounted, two-stage ram air system provides a high volume of cool air to the air box for linear power delivery and superb engine performance.
Honda Multi-Action System (HMAS) Inverted Fork
The HMAS cartridge fork features an exclusive internal piston construction. The innovative design employs smaller-diameter pistons to keep oil velocity high for improved damping characteristics and an expanded range of adjustability. The result: you get more precise suspension performance, especially over smaller surface irregularities.
Radial Mounted Front-Brake Calipers
The CBR600RR uses radial-mounted monoblock front-brake calipers. This construction makes the caliper stiffer, and that means you get better brake feel for more linear, powerful stopping. Each caliper also uses four chromium-plated aluminum pistons for smooth, friction-free operation.
12-Spoke Wheels
With their consistent rigidity and balance, these sharp-looking 12-spoke cast aluminum wheels work with the fork and enhance suspension feedback to deliver real handling improvements.
Unit Pro-Link® Suspension
By eliminating the frame-mounted top shock mount, Unit Pro-Link® isolates the chassis from bumps, resulting in more precise handling and better traction. Developed on Honda's championship-winning MotoGP bikes, it's a perfect example of the CBR's superior engineering.
Electronic Combined Anti-Lock Braking (C-ABS)
The available electronically controlled C-ABS distributes brake force over both wheels, helping to maintain braking confidence in less-than-ideal conditions. The system electronically measures rider input on the brake lever and pedal, and applies only the front or rear brake in some cases or combines both brakes in other situations.
2018 Honda CBR600RR ABS Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Centrally located ram-air intake system delivers midrange power and good throttle response in the high-rpm range.
The 41mm Showa Big Piston Fork (BPF) features a large damper piston that generates damping forces at low internal pressures to allow for smooth, responsive fork action. Adjustable for spring preload plus compression and rebound damping.
Unit Pro-Link® rear suspension.
Using knowledge gained from the Honda RC212V MotoGP race program, the aerodynamic design allows minimal drag. The development and testing used with this CBR600RR bodywork, in turn, led to aerodynamic advancements that were incorporated into the RC213V.
This aerodynamic efficiency lends itself to agile handling and good wind deflection for enhanced rider comfort.
Honda Genuine Accessories
Sportscreen, Color-Matched Passenger Seat Cowl, Carbon Fiber-Look Rear Fender, Carbon Fiber-Look Exhaust Pipe Cover, Carbon Fiber-Look License Plate Frame, Carbon Fiber-Look Tank Trim, Carbon Fiber-Look Fuel Lid Cover, Racing Sticker Kit, Racing Cover
WARRANTY: Because we're so confident in the quality of each of our Honda Genuine Accessories, we're pleased to offer one of the best warranties in the industry. One-year warranty begins on the day accessories are purchased by the customer.
Final accessory list TBD and subject to change without notice
Meets current EPA and CARB standards
California version differs slightly due to emissions equipment
2018 Honda CBR600RR ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $12799 USD
|599cc liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder
|Bore x Stroke
|67.0mm x 42.5mm
|Compression Ratio
|Programmed Dual Stage Fuel Injection (PGM-DSFI); 40mm throttle bodies, Denso 12-hole injectors
|Computer-controlled digital transistorized w/ 3-D mapping
|Valve Train
|DOHC; four valves per cylinder
|Multiplate wet
|Final Drive
|#525 O-ring-sealed chain; 16T/42T
|Close-ratio 6-speed
|41mm inverted telescopic Big Piston Fork w/ spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 4.3 in. travel
|Unit Pro-Link® HMAS single shock w/ spring preload, rebound and compression damping adjustability; 5.1 in. travel
|Two full-floating 310mm discs w/ radial-mounted four-piston calipers; Honda Electronic Combined ABS
|Two full-floating 310mm discs w/ radial-mounted four-piston calipers
|Single 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper, Honda Electronic Combined ABS
|Single 220mm disc w/ single-piston caliper
|120/70ZR-17 radial
|180/55ZR-17 radial
|Rake (Caster Angle)
|23º, 55′
|98mm (3.8 in.)
|79.9 in.
|27 in.
|43.9 in.
|Ground Clearance
|5.3 in.
|Seat Height
|32.3 in.
|53.9 in.
|Fuel Capacity
|4.8 gal., including 0.9 gal. reserve
|Grand Prix Red
|Curb Weight*
|434 lbs.
|410 lbs.
*Includes all standard equipment, required fluids and full tank of fuel—ready to ride
Meets current EPA standards
Models sold in California meet current CARB standards and may differ slightly due to emissions equipment
Specifications subject to change
2018 Honda CBR600RR ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
Canada MSRP Price: $ CDN
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled inline four cylinder
599 cc
Bore & Stroke
67 mm x 42.5 mm
Compression Ratio
Valve Train
Chain-driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery
Dual Stage Fuel Injection
Close-ratio six-speed
Final Drive
#525 O-ring-sealed chain
Chassis & Suspension
Front Suspension
41 mm inverted Big Piston Fork with full adjustability; 110 mm (4.3 in.) travel
Rear Suspension
Unit Pro-Link HMAS single shock with full adjustability; 129 mm (5.1 in.) travel
Additional Information
Front: 120/70ZR-17 Rear: 180/55ZR-17
Front: electronically controlled ABS – 310 mm dual hydraulic disc with radial mounted four-piston calipers Rear: electronically controlled ABS – 220 mm hydraulic disc with single-piston caliper
Seat Height
820 mm (32.3 in.)
1,370 mm (53.9 in.)
Curb Weight
196 kg (432 lbs.) including required fluids and full tank of gas – ready to ride
Fuel Capacity
18 litres
12 months, unlimited mileage, freely transferable warranty
2018 Honda CBR600RR ABS – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
Manufacturer Specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice on Total Motorcycle (TMW).


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A Guide to Forex Trading
Are you interested in generating additional income? Well, then foreign exchange, binary options and stock investment are some of the ways that can help you to make additional money. And we believe that these are much reliable ways that going the traditional ways like opening a small business or applying for a part time job. Going for Forex trading is the best way. If you do not know much about it, we are going to provide you with a guide in this article.
Know the Basics
It is important for you to know that foreign exchange is really important. Especially people who have their businesses in other parts of the world need to exchange currencies very often. Again when the tourists are travelling to the foreign nation they need to get their currencies exchanged to the ones that are used locally. So, this continuous need keeps the market alive and much in demand.
Defining Forex Trading
This kind of investment means that one currency is used against the other one. So, what you can do is buy one currency and sell the other one. In Forex trading, one attempts to make a profit by making a guess if the currency value will go up or fall down. You also get the option to close the trade at anytime you want it to.
The Advantages
With Forex in Australia and other places, one gets to try a free demo account. This is actually good for the beginners. If you are not planning to go for a full-time plan you can go for trading on any day and at any point of time. The traders can opt for any lot size they want to.
So, these are the details to the trading. If you still want to move ahead with the plan then you can make sure you have a well-prepared plan and proper knowledge of what you are doing.
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Sponsored this week by Eco Fun Rentals
Did you hear Phoenix hit 100° this week? Yes, we too are warming up but not quite like that. Now with the frenzy of Spring Break and Semana Santa behind us, we can turn our attention to other upcoming events – like soapbox and fishing derbies, cornhole and concerts. Let's run down the weekend!
Fridays – Seashell Museum NOW OPEN! Presented by Naomi Black of the Mermaid's Market! 10 am to 5 pm 114 Ramon Figueroa Col. Lopez Portillo
Avril y los Vatos Jazz Friday nights @ Citrón at Las Palomas Beach & Golf Resort 6 pm – 10 pm
April 12th 4 pm Peñasco Proud meeting @ Police station – concerned citizens looking to help clean-up parts of town with clean up days to include painting, trash collection, etc.
TIBURONES BASEBALL SEASON (home games indicated in white) Start time generaly 7:30 pm, Sundays about 6 pm
April 14th – Beach Volleyball "Color my World" with OuttaTown Productions @ Playa Bonita
April at Sol y Mar Spa:
April 13th & 14th Morgan Whitney @ Banditos 7 p.m.
April 14th – Charanga "Soap Box" Derby for Casa Hogar "Car show" 2 pm – races start at 4 p.m. on the hill toward the Mirador Entry: 600 pesos per team (6 people per team, driver must be 16 years or older) Registration info available at firstname.lastname@example.com
April 13th – 15th American Legion Yard Sale in the Mirador 9 am – 2 pm
April 14th – One Club Open – Info and sign up @ JJ's Cantina in Cholla Bay
April 14th – 15th – Cabalgata Costera – Annual Coastal Ride
April 14th Treasure Hunt – Puerto Peñasco Scouts – Registration 9 a.m. @ Shrimp Park Starts at 10 a.m.
April 15th Slump Fat Spirit, and Droopies @ Banditos 9 a.m.
Coming up!
CEDO Wet Feet Summer Camp (Ages 9 – 12) Register now!
April 20 – 22 CBSC 63rd Annual Fishing Derby Upcoming dates May 10-12, May 24-26 Fish Fry & Awards May 27
4.20 The Black Moods @ En Fuego w/special guests Rose Colored Eyes 7 p.m. Sandy Beach area, entrance across from Las Palmas (behind Banditos)
April 21st – Funkalicious Volleyball Rocky Point #19 @ Las Palomas
April 21st – 22nd Rocky Point Battle – Crossfit Challenge Registration open 650 pesos Info: Rocky Point Battle 2018
April 21st Remmy Valenzuela en Puerto Peñasco Puerto Peñasco Expo Convention Center – Tickets available at Coffee Point
April 27th – 29th Santa Claus Cornhole Tourney Weekend For more information, sponsorship opportunities and registration, contact John Fowler email@example.com
April 27th & 28th Moonshine Voodoo @ BooBar Cantina in the Old Port 8 p.m.
April 29th Day of the Child celebration fundraiser for Esperanza Children's Home For more info, please contact Michelle Auer: firstname.lastname@example.com
May 5th Rocky Point Triathlon
May 5th Cinco de Mayo Regatta Fleet 66
May 5th Bacanora Fest (Los Martinez)
May 5th JJ's Cantina Chili CookOff and Santa Claus Club Garage Sale
May 5th, May 19th, 26th ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE @ Rocky Point Speedway (near Wrecked) 11 am – 3 pm
May 11th – 13th 12th Annual Las Palomas Anniversary Golf Tournament @ The Links Info: 01 638 108 1072 email@example.com with featured guest Moderrato
May 18th & 19th Lane Change @ Boo Bar 8 pm – 11 pm
June 7th – 10th CIRCUS MEXICUS – Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers are getting back up to do it all over again! www.circusmexicus.net
MONDAYS @ Southside Jillz – Horseshoes 1 p.m.
TUESDAYS is always 2fer @ Southside Jillz!
WEDNESDAYS Golf special at The Club (Islas del Mar),18 holes $36 , food & beverages 2 X 1!
THURSDAYS @ Southside Jillz – Game Day starts around 1 p.m.
4 p.m. Connection Club happy hour on the patio at Puesta del Restaurant @ Playa Bonita
9:30ish….. SAAALSA! With Agua de Coco @ El Tapeo Wine Bar
Stablefore SKINS game @ The Links golf course at Las Palomas 1 p.m.* (*time may vary) Info: email@example.com
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Fridays & Saturdays @ Boo Bar in the Old Port – Houseband DDO on weekends!
Fridays & Saturdays @ Tekila Bar in the Old Port – Los Ponchos straight outta Hermosillo starting around 9ish upstairs!
@ Southside Jillz – BBQ night 5 p.m. Music with Los Ponchos 7 – 10 pm
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Rocky Point Divers – Scuba & Snorkeling Gear, rentals, certification classes, and all that jazz!
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Adventure with CEDO
NaturArte EcoTours of the Intercultural Center for the Study of Deserts and Oceans – See the CEDO Events Calendar for more info. Be sure to email them early to reserve your spot! Info: www.cedo.org NOTE: Some parts of CEDO offices remain under construction for remodeling, but be sure to stop by the gift shop and whale skeleton – and Nature Talks are back on!
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Oregon basketball players' accuser files Title IX lawsuit vs. school, coach
A woman who alleged that she was gang raped by three University of Oregon basketball players last spring filed a federal lawsuit against the school and its head basketball coach Thursday, alleging that they violated her civil rights under the federal law known as Title IX.
The suit named the University of Oregon and coach Dana Altman, accusing him of allowing Brandon Austin to transfer to the school despite the fact he'd been suspended from the basketball team at Providence College after he and a teammate were accused of a rape there.
No criminal charges were filed either in the Providence case or in the alleged rape at Oregon.
In the incident at Oregon, the woman alleged that after drinking at a party she was cornered in a bathroom by Austin, Dominic Artis and Damyean Dotson – all members of the Ducks basketball team at the time – and raped. She also alleged that the trio then took her to an off-campus apartment and assaulted her again.
The three players told police the encounter was consensual.
Prosecutors concluded they did not have enough evidence to file criminal charges, in part because the woman acknowledged that she had been drinking, had trouble remembering some of the events clearly and that she may have had consensual sex with one of the men the next morning.
The university, however, kicked all three men off the team and banned them from the Oregon campus for at least four years and as many as 10, depending on how long the woman remains a student.
In a letter to the university community issued late Thursday afternoon, the school's interim president, Scott Coltrane, called the lawsuit "unfortunate" but "not unanticipated."
The suit was filed four days before Oregon's football team faces Ohio State in the national championship game.
"This is a very important case that needs to be litigated," said John Clune, one of the attorneys representing the woman. "It is time for athletic departments to stop trading the safety of women on campus for points on a scoreboard."
The suit identifies Austin as the "clear instigator and most aggressive of the three assailants." While it does not name Artis and Dotson, they were previously identified as the other two players who were accused of assaulting the woman.
Altman's lawyers said in an email that they have "reviewed this matter and believe the plaintiff's allegations against the University of Oregon and Dana Altman lack merit. The University's response to the plaintiff's situation was caring, comprehensive, and complied fully with all laws and other obligations.
"The plaintiff herself, through her attorney, previously released a statement praising the University's response. To the extent the plaintiff maintains that the University or Dana Altman is responsible for the alleged sexual misconduct, that is incorrect and we are prepared to address those allegations in court," the comment continued. "Because these matters are now subject to a lawsuit, we are unable to provide additional comments at this time."
An attorney who has represented Austin could not be reached for comment. Attempts to reach Artis through athletic officials at Diablo Valley College, where he is now a student, were not successful. Dotson could not be located by FOX Sports.
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The suit asserts that after Austin sought to transfer after he was suspended indefinitely at Providence, and that Altman and members of his staff "immediately and actively recruited" the player and allowed him to come to Oregon despite the fact he was accused of rape.
When asked what Oregon coaches knew, Austin's mother responded, "We told them everything. They knew everything," according to the suit.
Austin was prevented from playing immediately due to NCAA transfer rules, but the suit alleges that Altman placed no restrictions on the player after the transfer, which was concluded two weeks after the public announcement of his suspension for the season at Providence.
FOX Sports previously reported that Altman was quoted on Oregon's official athletic website as saying that he had looked into Austin's background and found nothing that dissuaded him from accepting the player as a transfer.
"That's always something that we consider very strongly," Altman said, according to a story on goducks.com. "But in talking with their coaching staff, we felt like this was something that was not of a serious nature and we'd be able to move on from there."
Title IX requires all colleges and universities receiving federal funding to promptly investigate alleged sexual assaults involving students and to take whatever action is appropriate. The guidelines issued by the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights contemplates that those investigations should be completed within 60 days in most cases.
But the lawsuit alleges that Oregon officials dragged their feet after learning of the woman's accusations on March 9, the day after the alleged incident and the day she reported it to the Eugene Police Department. Specifically, the suit alleges that Oregon officials didn't initiate action against the three until after basketball season ended in May – after Artis and Dotson "went on to play key roles in UO's basketball games in the Pac-12 Conference Tournament and the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, and defendant Altman was awarded large bonuses for the wins in the tournaments."
"During this time, UO failed to take effective corrective action to end the hostile educational environment plaintiff experienced because of the rape and her continued exposure to the perpetrators, or to ensure plaintiff's full and equal access to educational benefits and opportunities," the suit alleges. "Rather, UO delayed taking any action on the sexual assaults for over two months while it prioritized winning basketball games over the health, safety, and welfare of its students, including plaintiff."


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I don't even know where to start! When Vanessa reached out to me to work with her company, I checked out her site and I couldn't believe what I saw…
Everything from the template of the actual site to the clothes themselves were completely my style! The adorable prices, the quality of fit and fabric, their customer service and easy to navigate site, their classic pieces that are essential to everyones basic wardrobe needs!!!!
I can and absolutely will go on and on about this company, but I will make sure I do it slowly and throughout each post I make featuring their designs 🙂
This look features their faux crocodile moto skirt. I love the tailored, sleek look of this skirt. It's a modern take on the mod mini that's a big trend right now as well as the wrap detail. I am a big fan of faux leather and crocodile prints!
I also love the shade of this skirt. I had been wanting to pair lots of navy and black this Winter season and even though this skirt is black, the sheen is can make it appear navy!
And what better shoes to wear with a mini than thigh high boots?! My favorite H&M over-the-knee's make another appearance, but this time I wanted to show them off a little bit more. Pairing those with a long sleeve blouse keeps it appropriate, even more so when it's buttoned up all the way and finished off with a skinny scarf bow tie!
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long grey coat: Forever 21 // silk shirt: H&M // boots: H&M (similar) // skinny scarf: Zara (similar, similar) // sunglasses: Rayban // gold hair cuff: Nordstrom
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Gundagai 30 April 2017
The weekend of 29/30 April we enjoyed the glorious Gundagai ride with 5 of our horses & riders and our A team of strappers. In the 80km we had: Cabrillas Heir - Cherry Cummins OSO Bettina - Amelia Napier AM Final Cascade – Tahnaya Merceica (presented for Best Condition) 40km: OSO Ngaire - Tayla Hadzi OSO Evita successfully completed the first leg of the 80km with Sorsha Stuart-Rovkic however we decided to retire her there as we felt she was not 100% herself. Another weekend of fabulous endurance with a group of Amazing people. Big thanks to Rick and all his volunteers, vets and officials and congrats on their biggest ride yet with 118 entries.


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Precinct Properties NZ Ltd has borrowed $US110 million ($NZ162.8 million) for 10- & 12-year terms through a US private placement (USPP) issue.
The NZX-listed commercial property investor, which is developing Commercial Bay at the foot of Auckland's central business district, will use the proceeds to repay bank debt. The 2 issues will increase Precinct's weighted average debt maturity profile from 3.4 years to 4.7 years. The weighted average term remaining on secured drawn debt also extends significantly, from 3.6 years to 6.7 years.
The private placement issue is in 2 tranches, a $US80 million 10-year note with a coupon of 4.28% and a $US30 million 12- year note with a coupon of 4.38%. To remove all currency risk, Precinct has fully swapped the proceeds back to $NZ.
Chief financial officer Richard Hilder said when the deal was done on Thursday: "This is the second successful USPP issue Precinct has undertaken since late 2014. This transaction demonstrates the strong demand from US investors and further reinforces investor confidence in the quality of our business.
"Consistent with our proactive approach to capital management, long -erm funding via the USPP market has been secured at very competitive pricing levels. The USPP issuance continues to add valuable funding diversity to Precinct's borrowings, increasing the weighting of non-bank funding while also improving tenor."
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I did this illustration for a friend to display at her mother's funeral. I felt a strong sense of angels and Jesus coming to receive her. Later after I sent the image to her she said her mother believed in angels and Jesus. I felt a strong connection with her mother as I illustrated this image. The amazing energy was so profound that it brought tears to my eyes. The feelings were so powerful. She was a woman who was very connected in her life with her Divine God. To step away from a body that walked a long path on Earth and to enter into another dimension with these wonderful beings is truly a blessing. I never knew her mother until I actually put together the illustration. I felt great awe to have met her in the way that I did, through psychic connection to her Soul.
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After stellar performances in his first two caps for the USMNT, San Jose Earthquakes defender Nick Lima was ranked No. 1 on Matthew Doyle's list of the biggest winners from January's U.S. Camp. The MLSsoccer.com senior writer gave Lima high praise for fitting seamlessly into U.S. head coach Gregg Berhalter's new tactical system.
"Lima played the position in a way it's basically never been played for the US, and in a way it's only played by a few teams on the international level" said Doyle.
In his USMNT debut against Panama, Lima drew the attention of U.S. fans everywhere when he orchestrated the team's second goal of the match .
WHAT. A. TACKLE.— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) January 28, 2019
WHAT. A. BALL.@nick__lima with an assist in his #USMNT debut!pic.twitter.com/BI8o0m1JWU
Following Lima's Man of the Match performance against Panama, the thought of him starting in the USMNT's second friendly against Costa Rica was nearly guaranteed.
Lima went on to start against the Ticos and helped the U.S. secure a clean sheet in their 2-0 victory at Avaya Stadium, home of the San Jose Earthquakes.
"Lima has gone from 'wow, I'm surprised to see he got the call for January' to 'wow, I'll be surprised if he doesn't get the call for the Gold Cup come June.' Nobody made a bigger leap this past month than Lima did." To read MLSsoccer.com's full article on Lima, click here.
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Paula Triana is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN, LDN) who has been with The School District of Palm Beach County and School Food Service Department for over 18 years and is the Wellness Promotion Manager. She received her Bachelor Degree of Science in Food & Nutrition Sciences from the University of Florida. She has a strong background in Public Health, having worked with the Florida Health Palm Beach County for 7 years prior to her employment with the School District. Paula has chaired the District's Wellness Promotion Task Force and has overseen the Wellness Promotion Policy and its Annual Reports since 2006. Paula leads the District's Hunger Relief Collaboration Team which has been established, one year ago, to assist schools that have additional hunger insecurity issues by providing connections with programs that provide backpacks, food pantries and/or any other food distribution that supports students and families. She serves on the School Health Advisory Council of Palm Beach County and holds many other professional affiliations. She has been practicing in this field for over 24 years. Paula loves spending time with her husband and two children. She is an avid athlete having completed numerous competitive events and enjoys the arts and traveling.


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A small freshwater pond hosts animals and plants of a special ecosystem almost disappeared in wild. Luckily, in recent years there is an increasing re-evaluation of wetlands and an important effort in preserving these areas to protect the species living there: from the magnificent floating flowers of the water lily to the glossy water beetles. An informative board shows the plants living in the different areas of the pond:
-At the bottom of the pond, there are plants living in wetlands such as sedges (Carex pendula Hudson, Carex riparia Curtis) and hemp-agrimony (Eupatorium cannabinum L.).
-Going to the center of the pond, there are emergent plants with submerged root, this is the area with reed bands with common reed (Phragmites australis L.) and cattails (Typha latifolia L.), amongst these great willow-herb (Epilobium hirsutum L.), water flag (Iris pseudacorus L.), purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria L.), marsh euphorbia (Euphorbia palustris L.), the fern Telipteris palustris L. and the bulrush (Schoenoplectus lacustris (L.) Palla). It is worth to mention Senecio paludosus L., typical species living in the wetlands of Pianura Padana and in alpine valleys, almost disappeared for land reclaims and pollution.
-Where the water is deeper we find rooted-floating plants that have underground stems (rhizomes) from which new plants can sprout. Their leaves and flowers float on the water's surface. Examples of these plants include waterlily (Nimphaea alba L.) yellow waterlily (Nuphar luteum (L.) S. et S.).
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Paris attacks spark interest in CHDS thesis
Even before the November Paris attacks, Center for Homeland Defense and Security master's degree graduate Todd Bensman believed a conversation was long overdue about the potential links between terrorist travel and so-called extreme distance human smuggling.
Bensman's prescient award-winning master's degree thesis on the topic is titled, "The Ultra-Marathoners of Human Smuggling: Defending Forward Against Dark Networks that Can Transport Terrorists across Land Borders." It analyzed a rare form of human smuggling network that clandestinely transports residents of far-flung countries such as Syria and Iraq to U.S. land borders – and which could carry terrorist actors as well. The recent events in France, where some of the attackers reportedly crossed European borders hidden in refugee flows, have raised questions similar to those Bensman addressed in his thesis.
Bensman's thesis tackles how "special interest aliens" from 35 countries in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa, where terrorist groups operate and pose a potentially exportable product, are able to make it to the American land border despite law enforcement efforts to stop them.
Seeing the potential for an attack like Paris in which terrorists moved with refugee immigrants, Bensman produced a paper for his CHDS comparative policy class, seven months before the attacks, "Protecting Schengen Borders from Terrorist Infiltration: Lessons for the United States." He ultimately incorporated research from that paper into his final thesis.
"It's completely unstudied territory," Bensman said during a recent phone interview, regarding the ongoing long-distance smuggling of such migrants to the American border. "I was hoping to put down a foundational starting point … for people to think about questions like how much (SIA migration) is enough? Is anybody tracking how many are coming, and how many are prosecuted."
The research traced the human smuggling organizations that transport migrants from the Islamic world over oceans and continents to places such as South America, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico, from which their smugglers routinely move them to the U.S. southern border. Legislation crafted after 9/11 established the groundwork for the SIA designation and a secretive American effort to counter such smugglers from dozens of U.S. embassies. But during intervening years, the American effort has fallen short as political emphasis shifted to concerns about illegal Hispanic immigration, according to the research.
"These human smuggling operations move people across continents and oceans and countries and border after border. That's why I call them 'ultra-marathoners'" Bensman said. "If you were ISIS and wanted to get here these are the organizations that enable it. This is the terror travel highway."
The thesis deconstructed SIA smuggling networks as systems and identified the variables that made them successful in a search for clues as to how law enforcement stationed abroad could become more successful against them. To do so, he analyzed thousands of court records from the 19 federal court prosecutions he could find of SIA smugglers between September 2001 and September 2015. He employed qualitative analysis software to drive his conclusions about how SIA smuggling is organized and functions. The thesis identified seven of the networks' fail points where law enforcement pressure might work well. It recommends 15 specific strategies to leverage those fail points.
A national debate has been underway since the Paris attacks about the resettlement in the United States of Syrian refugees, and it is true that screening vetting processes for them are layered and lengthy, if still inadequate, Bensman said. But he said the migrants at the heart of his ultra-marathoners thesis are not those kind of refugees but, rather, asylum seekers who show up, smuggled and uninvited, at the border and receive little systematic vetting. Bensman found numerous cases in which migrants associated with terrorism arrived unannounced at the southern land border and later navigated the bureaucratic process to win asylum through trickery and deceit.
Among those cases, for instance, was a Somali couple who crossed from Mexico into Texas in 2008. The wife was able to lie to pass screening and settle in Wisconsin with asylum status. The husband, while in detention at the border, serendipitously found himself confiding to undercover FBI informants that he was actually planning attacks in the U.S., which unraveled his spouse's story and landed both in prison.
That case and others illustrate the challenge about vetting SIA migrants smuggled to the border. Just how many of these wolves in refugee's clothing is a big unknown that homeland security authorities must start sorting out.
Bensman offers a wealth of recommendations generally centered on targeted foreign intelligence operations and more staffing for federal agencies working in America's foreign embassies, all of which will have to be enabled by ramped up foreign security aid and a diplomatic influence campaign in six named Latin American countries.
His CHDS thesis research showed how academic research on SIAs and their smugglers is lacking and how, at least until the Paris attacks, elected officials had lost focus on that issue over the years, despite a variety of national legislation requiring attention to it after 9/11.
"I believe the original effort has been neglected," Bensman said.
Since graduation, Bensman has been seeking to remedy that by writing and briefing the right audiences.
In November, for instance, he briefed staffers from an array of congressional senators and representatives, including Sen. Ted Cruz of Bensman's home state of Texas. Later this month, he is scheduled to personally brief U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke, who represents the El Paso area, and also an audience at the El Paso Intelligence Center.
In addition, the former award winning journalist with The Dallas Morning News is penning a series of columns for the new website PJ Media in which he expounds on his thesis work, and he has been invited to write the January 2016 cover story for Homeland Security Today magazine. He hopes elected officials and policy makers from all ends of the political spectrum will take notice of his policy recommendations.
"The day we have an attack like Paris you can guarantee the American public is going to demand swift, decisive action to fix it," he said. "I've created, with this thesis, a blueprint for the day that happens."


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Asian stock markets turned in a mixed performance on Friday despite overnight gains on Wall Street for a third straight session following upbeat corporate earnings results and U.S. economic data.
Worries about U.S.-China trade tensions continued to weigh on investor sentiment after the Trump administration banned Chinese telecom giant Huawei Technologies from buying U.S. technology without prior approval from the U.S. government.
China's Shanghai Composite Index plunged 73.41 points or 2.5 percent to 2,882.30 amid worries about the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China following U.S. President Donald Trump's move to block Huawei. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index tumbled 328.61 points or 1.2 percent to close at 27,946.46.
Meanwhile, Japanese stocks closed higher as the safe-haven yen weakened, lifting exporters' stocks. The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index added 187.11 points or 0.9 percent to settle at 21,250.09.
Shares of Sony Corp. gained 9.9 percent after the company said Thursday that it will buy back shares worth up to 200 billion yen, or $1.82 billion, and also announced a new partnership with Microsoft. In February, the electronics conglomerate had announced its first ever stock repurchase of 100 billion yen.
Other major exporters also closed higher. Canon advanced more than 2 percent, Panasonic rose 1 percent and Mitsubishi Electric added 0.5 percent.
Among tech stocks, Tokyo Electron rose 0.4 percent, while Advantest declined more than 2 percent. In the oil sector, Inpex advanced 1.6 percent and Japan Petroleum gained 2.6 percent after crude oil prices rose to a two-week high.
Australian stocks also closed higher after touching an eleven-year high in morning trading, with higher iron ore and oil prices boosting resources stocks. Rising optimism about a possible interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia also boosted sentiment.
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 Index rose 37.50 points or 0.6 percent to 6,365.30, after rising to a high of 6,398.30 earlier. The broader All Ordinaries Index climbed 42.70 points or 0.7 percent to 6,460.20.
Mining heavyweights Rio Tinto and BHP Group both rose more than 2 percent, while smaller rival Fortescue Metals surged up 6.6 percent.
Oil stocks advanced after crude oil prices rose to a two-week high overnight. Oil Search and Woodside Petroleum added more than 1 percent, while Santos rose 0.1 percent.
In the tech sector, WiseTech Global rose more than 4 percent, Afterpay Touch edged up 0.5 percent and Altium advanced almost 1 percent. In the consumer staples sector, Coles advanced 2.9 percent and Woolworths gained 2.2 percent.
Meanwhile, the big four banks closed lower. ANZ Banking lost 3 percent, Westpac fell almost 2 percent, National Australia Bank declined more than 1 percent and Commonwealth Bank declined 0.7 percent.
Virgin Australia said it expects to report a full-year underlying earning loss of at least A$35.6 million. The airline's shares fell more than 5 percent.
New Zealand-based infrastructure investment company Infratil reported a loss for the full year and its shares entered a trading halt as the company initiated a NZ$400 million capital raising to fund its joint acquisition of mobile operator Vodafone NZ, along with Canada's Brookfield Asset Management.
Citadel Group's shares plunged 39.8 percent after the information management company issued a profit warning.
Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals soared 14.6 percent after the biotech company said one of its drug candidates to treat neurodevelopmental disorders showed early promise in two preliminary studies.
South Korean stocks gave up early gains and closed lower, while the Korean won hit its lowest level in more than 28 months against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Kopsi declined 11.89 points or 0.6 percent to settle at 2,055.80.
Elsewhere in Asia, Singapore, Indonesia and Taiwan also closed lower, while New Zealand and Malaysia closed higher.
U.S. stocks closed higher overnight for a third straight session, reflecting a positive reaction to earnings news from retail giant Walmart and networking giant Cisco Systems as well as a batch of upbeat economic data.
The Dow climbed 214.66 points or 0.8 percent to 25,862.68, the Nasdaq jumped 75.90 points or 1 percent to 7,898.05 and the S&P 500 advanced 25.36 points or 0.9 percent to 2,876.32.
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In this episode Andy Davis talks to John Donoghue, Director of Development at Smart Communications, about the changing world of development over the last 10 years, keeping yourself educated and taking the step up to management.
Show Notes:
1.19 How John first became interested in technology and development
2.13 Gaming as a gateway into learning computers and coding
3.58 How John has seen tech and the internet change over 10 years
5.44 Is development work motivated by the outcomes?
7.34 More business acumen in younger generation of developers
11.01 The most challenging part of a management transition
15.03 What characteristics John looks for in a management candidate
17.07 Retaining staff, especially millennials
18.35 The importance of a work-life balance
24.05 Most exciting technological innovations around at the moment
26.47 How the team decides what to work on and where to spend the money
30.22 Choosing to work in an Agile way
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Of course, this isn't the earliest reboot. For that you'd need to look at some of the distinctive in different editions of the Gilgamesh epic. Still, this is a lovely way of illustrating some of the "continuity errors" in the larger biblical corpus. I also recommend James McGrath's post relating the latest debacle from Lucas to epic storytelling in the ancient world.
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New structure for USA's MAAFL - updated
Friday, February 02 2007 @ 08:49 am ACDT
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Football in the US is now over ten years old. The game is still currently evolving and trying to settle on workable formats. Clubs seem to ebb and flow in terms of their player and financial strengths and their ultimate strategies can change as they gain more experience of football life. Over the last two years the MAAFL looked like it was settling down with a pretty solid group of clubs competing for their Championship, but after rumours of changes over the offseason, more details of a new structure have been revealed, including greater flexibility and a possible new club.
We've also got further information from Atlanta's Wayne Kraska about the reasons for the change to the structure (an update since article first published).
The MAAFL has revealed its new structure for 2007 on their website; that structure will be in a two Division format. The Championship division will be running under a similar format as the past years under a set schedule with only Nashville, St Louis, Cincinnati, Chicago and Milwaukee competing to become the MAAFL Champions. Missing from the 2006 Championship competition are Atlanta and Dallas who have both switched their focus to local development, but will still be involved in the second layer of the league - the Regional Division. Atlanta are running the AARFL and Dallas seem to be having another go at jumpstarting the TXAFL.
The Regional Division will include clubs Baton Rouge, Atlanta, Dallas, Kansas City, Louisville, Minnesota and newcomer Mobile (in Alabama) who will "play games according to their own development and local needs".
The MAAFL aim to bring more teams into the Championship division in coming years and also bring other new teams under its banner "for the needs of publicity, development and support in all facets of the game." This will hopefully include Texan teams Houston and Austin as they develop and any new clubs. The league will also be holding its own conference to discuss future development as it applies to its member clubs. Certainly having a twelve team block overall gives the league a large member base and possibly more power to have their say in overall USFooty politics, as well as benefits that a larger organisation can offer their member clubs in terms of sponsorships deals.
At this stage schedules have not been released but are believed to be close to being finalised.
The full announcement can be viewed here on the MAAFL website.
Further discussion courtesy of Atlanta's Wayne Kraska:
Both the Atlanta Kookaburras and the Dallas Magpies have stepped down from the main MAAFL competition both citing reasons to further develop their local competitions during 2007. In 2006 both Atlanta and Dallas were unable to travel with good numbers to remain competitive. Both teams perhaps and a few others around the US looking towards the Golden Gate League as an example of how to grow the sport locally.
The Golden Gate League in California with four solid teams appeared at the USAFL Nationals with two rep teams and over 80 players and assistants in their traveling party. Their main team seeded into the Nationals Div 1 without ever having played a game together during the year were very competitive beating Milwaukee and Boston convincingly for a 2-1 record. Their loss was to eventual tournament winners San Diego.
The five remaining teams now in the MAAFL Championship Division are the Milwaukee Bombers, Cincinnati Dockers, Chicago United, St Louis Blues and the Nashville Kangaroos. In the Divisional League are the Atlanta Kookaburras, Baton Rouge Tigers, Kansas City Power, Louisville Kings, Minnesota Freeze. New kids on the block are the Mobile Alabama Pirates believed to be generating out of the Australian maritime builders AUSTAL based in Mobile. Other teams out of Texas are mentioned also in the mix. Houston and Austin have both shown in recent times signs that the Dallas Magpies influence and development strategies are doing well in their state.
It has not been announced what criteria each division will have in the way of games played but its sure to be interesting reading. We noted the MAAFL website has a separate ladder for each division.
So in summary it's perhaps the MAAFL taking stock and teams being realistic about their travel obligations. The MAAFL does however look on paper to have jumped from 7 teams to 11 over the New Year and may have more to come.


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MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS- - With a name that symbolizes strength, Athena Mericsko says it took just one word to shake her to her core.
"It took me by surprise," said Mericsko. "I was training for a marathon."
Diagnosed with Leukemia in 2012, Mericsko says she was taking things day by day. Her rigorous treatment included multiple blood transfusions, 48 arsenic treatments and three rounds of chemotherapy.
"We tried to keep very positive try to keep very hopeful about everything," said Mericsko. "We were just trying to take it one step at a time."
The doctor who remained by her side is the director of the Leukemia Program at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Who often joked about the best way patients could say thank you.
"I always joke, gee, you should name the baby after me," said Dr. Sekeres. "No one has ever taken me up on that."
Mericsko is the one patient he says never heard the joke, the only one to his knowledge to make it a reality. After the years-long journey towards health, Mericsko was able to accomplish the one thing she always wanted.
Her son Henry now four months has two middle names, one to honor a beloved family member the other is Mikkael, after the doctor who helped make his life possible.
"There as this overwhelming sense of responsibility all of a sudden, that I really had to live up to something," said Dr. Sekeres with a laugh. "To earn this baby having his name the same as mine."
A doctor turned friend, who Mericsko says, will forever be woven into the fabric of her family and she continues to give thanks for all he helped her accomplish.
"It's definitely a life that my spouse and I are very grateful for," said Mericsko. "We definitely are sure to give thanks every day for it. We don't take any days for granted. and we really feel that we have lucked out."
This December marks six years since Mericsko's cancer went into remission.


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Markets were mixed on Friday.
The S&P 500 was essentially flat, the STOXX Europe 600 dipped 0.1 percent and the Nikkei 225 rose 0.2 percent.
Spain's IBEX 35 fell 1.2 percent after the separatist movement won parliamentary elections in Catalonia, raising fears of a return of political tension in Spain.
After a strong year, Capital Economics said that 2018 will not be as good a year for risky assets with earnings unlikely to surge and monetary policy poised to become a little less supportive.
It added that "while political developments are even harder to predict, the boosts from the prospects of U.S. tax cuts and the fading of protectionism fears were probably one-offs".
2017 is expected to end on a positive note though.
"It's hard to imagine equities not being held up going into December-end due to a bit of year-end portfolio fluffing," said Tim Kelleher, head of foreign exchange institutional sales at ASB Bank in New Zealand. "We're going to have a pretty good December on equities."


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