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The cocoa industry is under pressure to reduce its contribution to deforestation.
Over the past few years, a series of damning reports by NGO Mighty Earth have highlighted the cocoa sector's role in forest loss in key producer countries. Along with child labour and farmer poverty, deforestation has become known as one of the 'dark sides' of chocolate.
According to the World Cocoa Foundation, 2.3 million hectares of rainforest were cleared in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana to make way for cocoa farms between 1988 and 2007.
The multi-stakeholder Cocoa & Forests Initiative is an attempt at addressing the problems.
It's signatories – 33 manufacturers, suppliers and retailers – are now steadily releasing their individual action plans and the governments of Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Colombia have also signed up to the Initiative's principles and published their own national plans.
By signing up to the Initiative, the companies and countries promise that no further forest land will be converted for cocoa production and commit to restoring forest land and shifting towards sustainable cocoa production and social policies.
However, it is down to each company to decide how it will work towards these shared objectives, something which will be outlined in individual company plans for the 2018-2022 period.
So what are all these plans promising and how far do they go in addressing the problem?
Deforestation: Cocoa production in numbers
The production of agricultural commodities is widely recognised as a major driver of global deforestation, with the palm oil, soy, cattle and wood industries the biggest culprits. One study found that in the period 2000–2011, the cultivation of these four commodities was behind about 40% of total tropical deforestation [1]. This translates to an average annual loss of 3.8 million hectares.
Against this backdrop, the cocoa industry's contribution to global deforestation may seem modest. However, zooming in on the major cocoa-producing countries reveals a much bleaker picture.
About three quarters of the world's cocoa comes from Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana. In these two West African countries, deforestation is rife.
Total forest cover in Côte d'Ivoire has fallen from an estimated 16 million hectares in the 1900s, to 7.8 million hectares in 1990 and 3.4 million hectares in 2015.
One study of Côte d'Ivoire's five national parks and 18 forest reserves found cocoa to be the main driver of deforestation in these so-called protected areas, accounting for 93% of illegally-grown agricultural products.
Of the 439,250 protected hectares surveyed, about 74% had been transformed into cocoa plantations. According to the study published in 2015, seven of these 23 protected areas had been entirely converted, with cocoa farms accounting for between 80 and 100% of their land mass. This conversion is thought to have had a catastrophic impact on the number of primates in the country.
Côte d'Ivoire total forest cover (million hectares)
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Facilitated by the World Cocoa Foundation, IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative and the Prince of Wales' International Sustainability Unit (ISU), the Cocoa & Forests Initiative began in March 2017. Originally, 12 companies signed a Statement of Intent committing to working together, pre-competitively, to end deforestation and forest degradation in the cocoa supply chain, with an initial focus on Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Following the Statement of Intent, Frameworks for Action have been signed by government and leading chocolate and cocoa companies in Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Colombia.
There are now 33 companies signed up, accounting for about 85% of global cocoa usage:
- Arysta Callivoire
- Barry Callebaut (published plans for Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana)
- Blommer Chocolate Company
- Cargill Cocoa and Chocolate (released an initial action plan)
- Cémoi
- Chocolats Halba (published its initial action plan)
- Cocoanect
- Cococo Chocolatiers (published its action plan)
- ECOM Group
- Fazer
- Ferrero
- General Mills
- Godiva Chocolatier
- Guittard Chocolate Company
- The Hershey Company (released two separate plans for Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire)
- Indcresa
- Lindt & Sprüngli Group
- Mars Wrigley Confectionery (release an action plan)
- Meiji
- Mondelēz International (released two infographics for its plans in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire)
- Nestlé (released one action plan for Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire and two separate documents listing its suppliers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire)
- Olam Cocoa (released a joint plan for Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire)
- PBC Limited
- Toms Group
- Touton (published separate action plans for Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana)
- Tree Global
- Unilever
- Valrhona
- J.H. Whittaker & Sons
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco
- Marks & Spencer Food
So, who is planning what?
At the timing of writing, about ten companies had published individual plans. These are only initial plans, however, and will be updated as the governments finalise revisions of land use policies as well as protected areas, boundaries and land use maps.
Mapping the cocoa supply chain
All companies committed to mapping their supply chains in their initial plans This is the main consistency across the individual plans published so far.
Barry Callebaut says it will map all 30,090 farms within its direct supply chain in Côte d'Ivoire and conduct deforestation risk assessments in all 60,180 hectares of its direct sourcing areas by December 2019. In Ghana it will do this for all 100,000 farms and risk assessments of 40,000 hectares.
Olam says it has already GPS-mapped its supplier network in Ghana (30,200 farms) and expects to complete mapping in Côte d'Ivoire (117,070 farms) and other supplier countries by the end of 2019.
Cargill says it will map all 25,000 farms in Ghana and 57,534 in Côte d'Ivoire and conduct deforestation risk assessments in all 57,500 hectares of its direct sourcing areas in Ghana and 187,749 hectares in Côte d'Ivoire, although it gives no deadline for this.
Nestlé plans to map all 70,000 farms within the Nestlé Cocoa Plan in Côte d'Ivoire and 17,000 farms in Ghana by the end of 2019.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery says it will map all 130,970 cocoa farms within its Responsible and Sustainable programmes by 2022 (93,897 farms in Côte d'Ivoire and 37,073 in Ghana).
Mondelēz says it will have 96,000 farms mapped and 787,500 hectares assessed for deforestation risk in Côte d'Ivoire and 60,000 farms mapped and 279,000 hectares assessed in Ghana by 2022.
Touton says it will have 32,000 farms mapped and 20,000 hectares assessed in Côte d'Ivoire and 24,000 farms mapped and 260,000 hectares assessed in Ghana by 2022.
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Our guide looks at the imperative issues facing the planet and the food and drink industry as defined by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. We analyse on which goals the food and drink private sector is focused, as well as the players pulling their weight.
Cutting ties with farmers
The majority of the company plans already published contain plans to "exclude" farmers from supplier networks if they are found to be growing cocoa in protected areas. The companies will also report these farmers to the government. Nestlé has put a deadline of 2020 on its exclusion process, while Mondelēz says it has already completed this in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Yet it is not clear what will happen to these cocoa farmers after they have been cut out of the international cocoa market. Most of the companies reference plans to support these farmers in their "transition to alternative livelihoods". However, this remains vague in terms of deadlines, funding and what exactly this will entail.
Replanting forests – but what is being planted?
The companies have all committed to varying levels and ways of replanting. In fact, according to Lumina Intelligence, 21% of cocoa sustainability pledges from the food & drink industry tackle deforestation and agroforestry – making it the most pledged-against issue for cocoa. This ranges from replanting 'native' trees off-farm to on-farm planting of 'improved' cocoa seedlings and shade and fruit trees as part of agroforestry systems. Agroforestry is increasingly earmarked as a sustainable way to safeguard farmer livelihoods while tackling deforestation and soil degradation caused by monocropping. It involves the planting of other shrubs and trees around cash crops, in this case cocoa trees.
Cocoa commitments from the food & drink industry – by issue: Top 2
One study in Indonesia found growing cocoa and coconut in combination could lower land use, acidification and eutrophication and improve soil quality and combined yields. The use of shade trees has also been tipped as a way of helping reduce problems like cocoa swollen shoot virus disease (CSSVD).
However, it is questionable whether this constitutes as 'restoring' forests. Overall, there appears to be a significant bias among the company plans towards forest restoration via agroforestry and planting more cocoa as opposed to planting native trees on and off farm.
Barry Callebaut committed to several cocoa agroforestry initiatives including the distribution and planting of 59,5782 trees for agroforestry by 2022 in Côte d'Ivoire, but its targets for native trees planted off-farm is pending an agreement with the government. In Ghana it also plans to distribute agroforestry trees and cocoa plants, however its plans for replanting native off-farm trees are more specific at least in terms of numbers. It says it will plant 10,000 native trees off-farm and help restore 50 hectares of forest via public-private partnerships.
Olam is investing in 921,000 "multi-purpose" shade trees for on-farm planting in Côte d'Ivoire and 203,000 in Ghana as well as 1.95m cocoa seedlings. In both countries it has set targets for training farmers in agroforestry, biodiversity and crop diversification.
Chocolats Halba cites its certification of 98% of its cocoa with either Fairtrade, UTZ or organic as one way of reducing the risk of illegal logging. Much of the company's plans revolve around its involvement in the Sankofa Project, a joint programme with the International Trade Centre, Kuapa Kokoo Farmers Union, Max Havelaar Foundation, Fairtrade Africa, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), South Pole and the Yam Development Council. The 3.5m CHF (€3.1m) project, running 2019-2023, will focus on income diversification and climate-smart agricultural practices such as agroforestry.
Nestlé says it will invest in sustainable agricultural practices to grow "more cocoa on less land", while Mars will "support the distribution and planting" of 1.7 million "multi-purpose" trees in Côte d'Ivoire and 250,000 trees in Ghana.
Nestlé went further than most by disclosing its cocoa suppliers in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire.
Mondelēz plans to encourage farmers to protect and restore forests through Payment for Environmental Services (PES) agreements, which it hopes to have with 33,000 farmers by 2022.
Regulatory backbone?
Industry-led, these measures are of course all voluntary. However, interestingly, the Initiative also brings in governments of producer countries. What these governments write into legislation could provide a solid base for change for years to come.
While all the governments have released documents about their involvement in the Initiative, there are still aspects that remain undefined, and this is reflected in some of the more floating commitments made by the companies.
Many of the companies say they are waiting on the details of Côte d'Ivoire's new Forest Code and its implementation decrees on deforestation and forest degradation in National Parks and Reserves, Forest Reserves and Forests in the Rural Domain as well as the creation of the National Forest Preservation and Rehabilitation Fund expected by June 2019.
The Ghanaian government is also expected to announce land and tree tenure reforms. Some companies, such as Cargill, have made provisional commitments without deadlines to support farmers with tree registration and land tenure documentation. Others have already made specific commitments. Barry Callebaut has committed to helping 10,000 farmers with tree registration and up to 500 farmers to acquire land tenure documentation by 2022 in Ghana.
Olam says it has already supported over 6,000 cocoa farmers to acquire land tenure documentation in Ghana.
A national register of farms and trees is expected by June 2019.
It is hoped that the acquisition of tree tenures, meaning the farmers will officially own the trees growing on their land, will both empower farmers to look after their trees and help protect against illegal logging. This, of course, is based on the assumption that farmers will choose to keep the trees once they own them, instead of selling them for timbre.
The Cocoa & Forests Initiative is a positive step towards freezing deforestation rates in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire and shifting cocoa farms from full-sun monoculture to agroforestry techniques. However, it is difficult to untangle commitments made under the Initiative from company programme commitments already in place and to know whether suppliers and manufacturers are discussing the same land.
Several key points within the commitments also remain unclear, namely what reforms the governments of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire will introduce and what happens to farmers excluded from the international cocoa market.
How this plays out on the ground also remains to be seen. In a field report published at the end of 2018, nearly a year after companies were supposed to have stopped sourcing from protected areas, Mighty Earth said implementation remains poor. It said while the commitments made by the governments and companies were promising, farmers on the ground were still clearing land for cocoa later sold onto the international market without repercussions. The report Behind the wrapper: Greenwashing in the chocolate industry says in Côte d'Ivoire's Southwest cocoa heartland alone, the equivalent of 15,000 football fields were lost in 2018, compared to 21,000 in 2017 and 13,000 in 2016.
The report also calls on the whole industry to extend its Cocoa & Forests Initiative plans to the global cocoa market. While Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire are by far the most significant global suppliers of cocoa, there has been increasing investment in other producing countries such as Indonesia where deforestation is a major problem.
The bulk of company commitments also concern companies' direct cocoa supply – the portion from company programmes – whereas around half of the cocoa supply of the five largest global chocolate companies is purchased on the international market.
Legislation in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire is likely to compel local traders not signed up to the Cocoa & Forest Initiative to comply with its spirit.
However, a local trader's capacity to comply and guarantee cocoa from protected areas does not make it onto the international market is far from clear-cut.
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Heineken has launched a campaign called "Champion the match" night this UEFA Champions League season. It aims to redefine the way Malaysians view late-night match times by turning those hours into an early mornings, when they make an effort to celebrate the UEFA Champions League matches together with their friends.
The brand is set to rally its consumers and change their behaviour towards match nights.
"Turning adversities into opportunities, each match night would not be seen as a late night but as the start of an early day. The brand will reward those who step out of their comfort zone and make the effort to transform their behaviour to champion the match nights with their friends," said the brand in a press statement.
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"UEFA Champions League match nights are worth making the extra effort and Heineken aims to inspire that amongst Malaysian fans. We looked to local consumers to understand the challenges fans have towards match nights," said Loh Ee Lin, marketing manager of Heineken.
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Paul Merson predicts where Newcastle will finish in the Premier League
Paul Merson has given his verdict on where Newcastle United will finish in the Premier League this season.
Going down through his predictions as he selected from Champions downwards, I was curious to see just how low he would be going with NUFC…
As it happens, Merson has predicted Newcastle to stay up, but only just!
He says 'I worry for them (Newcastle)' and has accused Mike Ashley of 'cutting corners' when it comes to the transfer budget this summer.
The net result is that Paul Merson believes that United have been left with 'A Championship team' and says 'I worry about Benitez getting frustrated'.
Whilst it is through gritted teeth, difficult not to argue with what Merson is saying this time, especially as after Sunday's friendly win against Hellas Verona, Rafa Benitez himself made clear that transfers he expected hadn't happened as yet.
Paul Merson has actually predicted the same three clubs to get relegated, and in the same order, as Matt le Tissier did the other day. A bit predictably going for promoted clubs Huddersfield and Brighton to finish bottom and second bottom, then last season's fourth from bottom club, Watford, to fill the other relegation spot.
Merson says that with Rafa as manager and the backing of 50,000 fans every home match, Newcastle should 'Go out and sign two £30m players!'.
Paul Merson predicting the Premier League positions for Sky Sports (his write up on Newcastle below):
Man City
Man Utd
West Ham
Crystal Palace
West Brom
"Newcastle 17th.
"They won't be happy with this, but they haven't really recruited yet.
"I worry for them, and I think the fans will keep them up.
"This is a Championship team, and they haven't really added much top-flight quality.
"They get 50,000 every week, they have Rafa Benitez as manager, go out and sign two £30m players!
"They haven't done that, and I think they're cutting corners.
"I worry about Benitez getting frustrated."
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PS4 Originally Had 4GB Of RAM
The initial amount of RAM in the PS4 was only 4GB. Shuhei Yoshida told GameSpot that the change came about due to developer feedback, stating it was a "business decision."
"And because we chose expensive memory…we really liked the performance, but it's pricey, right? So going to 8GB was a bit of a business decision. But we were able to make that decision because of a lot of the feedback from developers," Yoshida said.
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- For the Filling:
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- 1 package dry taco seasoning ( homemade taco seasoning mix)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (freshly ground, to taste)
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 green or red pepper (sliced into rings)
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- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 (16 ounces) jar thick and chunky salsa
- 1 1/4 cups milk
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
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Recipe Variations
- If you prefer, use chopped bell pepper in the beef mixture instead of the pepper rings.
- Add some jalapeno pepper to the beef mixture for extra heat.
- If you don't have a Mexican cornbread mix, use regular cornbread mix or a combination of 1 1/2 cups of regular cornmeal, 1/2 cup of flour, 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1 scant teaspoon of salt.
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(October 2016) The three main confederations - CGIL, CSIL and UIL - jointly organised a national demonstration on 30 September which was well supported by employees of Chambers of Commerce from around the country. The publicly run system is set to be restructured (see epsucob@NEWS 10) and the unions are campaigning to defend the jobs and the employment rights of the workers affected.
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I found a raptor what should I do?
When you come across a raptor in distress, it is necessary to take into consideration certain actions in order to intervene safely while optimizing the chances of its rescue.
Raptors encounter a multitude of dangers during their lives. In some cases, difficult conditions during migration can cause extreme fatigue. It is thus possible to meet tired or injured raptors who may die without intervention.
In other cases, raptors in distress are due to poisoning, electrocution or even persecution of poachers -raptor hunting is illegal in Morocco.
Faced with a raptor in distress, it is necessary to take into consideration certain actions to intervene safely while optimizing the chances of its rescue:
- The first thing that is necessary to ensure is that the raptor is really in distress: the young nocturnal raptors (owls) who experience their first flight are sometimes clumsy and may give the impression that they are in distress while they are not. Faced with a young nocturnal raptor, it is best not to approach and give it the time and space to take off. If the young raptor is exposed to an immediate danger (cats, car …) the only intervention to be done is to position it in height (a tree, perch).
- If you have to handle a raptor, you must take precautions to avoid its beak and its claws. Start by covering its head with a cloth allowing it to breathe, but without seeing. Grab it by the back at the height of the shoulders, wings affixed to the body. Hold its arms outstretched with heavy gloves or cloth, be careful not to get too close to people in your immediate vicinity. Be careful not to damage the feathers of the bird during handling.
- Put it in a cardboard and avoid stressing it. Then put it in a quiet dark place. Do not feed it or give it to drink, and immediately inform the MAFRC (Moroccan Association for Falconry and Raptors Conservation) at: 0666922219.


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Well I went with the Westin Pro Traxx 6" black oval. I really didnt find one I liked that was full length/wheel to wheel and I didn't want an electric one do to where I live in the country. I appreciate everyone advise!!
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This just had to be fixed! Kind of cheesy, if you ask me. For the money you pay it shouldnt be this way. Lol That is why I ordered a better cap. This is why I am asking if there is anything else I should replace.
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Well finally got my 2019 Tradesmen with the Aisin six speed, 4:10 gears and love it! I couldn't pass up the deal. I was debating over this model or the 2020 Chevy Silverado HD with the Allison 10 speed, but I rather wait and see how the 10 speed does for the first year. Now for the question. Have any of you changed anything on them or know of anything I should change? For example, I ordered a better aluminum fuel fill cap to replace the cheesy plastic red cap that the truck came with from the factory. Do any of you have a pedal enhancer on your truck? Does it leave a foot print to void w
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I also reused my pitman arm and I have a few 01 3500's 4x4's that are converted with no problems.
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mopar440cu replied to Silverdodge's topic in 2nd Generation Dodge Reliability / PerformanceWill someone please explain why the 320 pop instead of a higher pop off number, like per say for example 400 on the injectors. If I remember the lower the PSI pop the worse atomization is and it doesn't burn the fuel efficiently. which leads to poor performance and mileage. So if I am guessing the higher the numbers in bar the more advanced the timing is?? Thanks!
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mopar440cu replied to Silverdodge's topic in 2nd Generation Dodge Reliability / PerformanceVery nice! Did you change the injectors? I thought you had smaller ones before,. Either way its great being near 500 HP!
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The African Union Commission (AUC) has said it will support geothermal exploration in Kenya currently being done by Akiira Geothermal Ltd. AU says it will offer US$ 2m to finance the exploration of steam energy in Kenya.
The AU signed a grant agreement with Akiira which is currently undertaking some drilling activities in Akiira Ranch south of Ol Karia geothermal fields in Naivasha, Kenya.
With the funds, Akiira will now be able to embark on the exploration project and proceed to the second stage of exploratory drilling works with an aim of finding at least 77MW of steam energy sufficient to drive the power plant for 25 years.
Akiira commenced on exploratory drilling in August 2015 and it is yet to outset on drilling its third geothermal well thanks to the funds from the AU. In the same year, Akiira signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Kenya Power and Lighting Co Ltd to supply base load power from a 70MW power plant that it will construct once exploratory drilling has been completed.
This initiative is part of the AU's pledge to support the objectives of Africa's infrastructure investment and it is also part of Akiira's Geothermal Risk Mitigation Facility that is intended to mitigate financial risks that early stage private sector developers bear when drilling in the search of geothermal steam.
According to a London based audit firm Ernst and Young (EY), Kenya is one of the leading countries in the world in investments in renewable energies like wind, solar, hydro, biomas and geothermal energy.
Akiira Geothermal Ltd is owned by a Danish company, Frontier Investment Management renewable energy Private Equity fund and Centum Investment a Nairobi Securities Exchange listed investment company.
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Green Day is facing a backlash after announcing earlier this week that the band has authored a graphic novel called Last Of The American Girls in collaboration with illustrator Frank Caruso.
The problem seems to be that the book, which is described as "celebrating true rebel girls -- girls who push back, girls who use their voice, girls who say no," has been penned by an entirely male group of creators.
A number of users on Twitter have argued that this is not an appropriate subject for four white males to tackle. One user wrote, "Don't you think the main 'rule' to being an independent woman in punk should be to, well, not be told how to live their lives by men who have no experience in what its like to live as a woman?"
Another added, "If you're going to claim to empower women with your book you should probably consider the optics of having no women involved in creating it."
Named after a single from the trio's 2009 album 21st Century Breakdown, the graphic novel will arrive October 29th. Green Day has yet to comment on the backlash.


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Basel, Switzerland serves as host to a long-running and highly respected international trade fair that serves as a launch pad for numerous advancements in the manufacturing sector. Swisstech is where to fund the latest in materials, components and system construction. You join 560 exhibitors and counting for a packed program and introduce your brand to an audience numbering 20,000 trade visitors. That's incentive enough to get started on your business travel arrangements well in advance. Travel 2 Fairs ltd secures hotel accommodation for trade fairs at every price point and in every location.
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Since 1965, Senior Corps, a branch of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that connects people age 55 and older with volunteer opportunities, has operated its foster grandparents program, through which retired volunteers mentor and support some of the most vulnerable children in America. More than 31,000 people currently serve approximately 262,000 kids in the program, helping children learn to read, providing one-on-one tutoring and giving general guidance.
Foster grandparents serve from 15 to 40 hours a week. They typically work individually with kids at schools, hospitals, drug treatment centers, correctional facilities and child care centers. In exchange for their service, foster grandparents receive pre-service and continued training, transportation reimbursement and supplemental accident and liability insurance while on duty. Additionally, foster grandparent participants are eligible for a small, tax-free stipend [source: Senior Corps].


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WVU students looking to make the most of their upcoming winter break can now take an online course during WVU Online's new "Winter Intersession," Dec. 14-Jan. 4.
With this accelerated format, students can earn up to three credits in just three weeks.
Registration is going on now and is available at https://online.wvu.edu/winter.
Whether you are looking to fit that extra course into your schedule, boost your GPA, get caught up, get ahead, or fulfill scholarship or financial aid requirements, the Winter Intersession offers a flexible, online environment.
"WVU Online is pleased to give students an opportunity to earn additional credits during a down time on campus," said WVU Online Dean Keith Bailey. "Students who are looking to quickly earn credits in a GEF, or those wanting to lessen their Spring 2018 academic course load, would benefit from taking a Winter Intersession course.
"Winter Intersession allows students to satisfy degree requirements while helping them move towards graduation."
Courses available during the Winter Intersession include:
Communication Studies 305: Appreciation of Motion Pictures (3 credits)
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Humanities 101: Intro-Western Civilization (3 credits)
Music 100: Music Fundamentals (1 credit)
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Udhayanidhi is playing Fahad Faasil's role in the Tamil remake of Nimir. Veteran director Priyadarshan has remade the Malayalam hit Maheshnite Prathikaaram as Nimir.
Udhay says that his wife appreciated him for Nimir, he says "One day, I got a call from Priyadarshan sir asking me to act in his direction. In fact, he hadn't watched any of my previous movies, which in one way I would say is good. When we are performing along with renowned actors, we remain awestricken. Such was an immense experience working Mahendran sir.
I was yet more fascinated to hear him say that he got many opportunities to act after 'Theri', which he refused. But he gave a nod to 'Nimir' only for the sake of Priyadarshan sir. I am really lucky to have shared the screen space with him. After watching the film in preview, my wife appreciated me saying that I have done a better job than Manithan, but only halfway to Fahadh Faasil's performance.
I am so much happy that she approved me of my performance. Everyone who saw 'Nimir' has acknowledged it as Priyadarshan sir's best till the date. We are planning to release the film on January 26".


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Invitation-Only Pilot Program – Organized by the Nashville Health Care Council – Leveraged Peer Mentoring to Enhance Leadership Skills in the Health Care Field
NASHVILLE, TN (12/2018) – endevis, a leader in professional recruitment services, is pleased to announce that Chris Nichols, Client Solutions Manager, has completed the pilot for the Greater Nashville Leadership Health Care Cohort Mentoring Program for Marketing & Communications professionals.
The invitation-only program was organized by the Leadership Health Care, an initiative of the Nashville Health Care Council to nurture the talents of future leaders. The program was designed to facilitate peer mentoring in a small group setting centered around a common focus area. Additionally, they would cover substantive health care topics, such as opportunities and challenges in a focus area, as well as leadership skills and career advancement.
Nichols was chosen among 12 out of dozens of applicants to participate in the "Health Care Communications and Marketing Cohort." The group was led by mentor Kearstin Patterson, Vice President of Creative Services, at HCA Healthcare. The co-lead was Scott Saunders, Senior Manager – Population Health, of LifePoint Health. Twelve additional applicants were selected for the "Health Care Technology Cohort," led by mentor Tod Fetherling, CEO of Perception Health and co-lead by Meagan Brasher, Director of Product Management at naviHealth.
Under the leadership of the mentors, the groups met six times between early September and late December. Nichols, who completed the final meeting on December 18, was thrilled with the many insights gleaned from the program, and excited about opportunities to utilize what he learned to the benefit of endevis clients. "Without question, this was time well spent and educational," Nichols said. "The group delved deep into timely topics such as Change Management, Market Research, and Executive Coaching and worked together to develop workable solutions that I can't wait to share with my colleagues. The worlds of heath care and recruitment are constantly evolving, and innovative programs like these are vital in terms of staying ahead of the trends and continuing to provide value for our clients."
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About 25,000 old and new cancer patients have registered to receive free herbal medicines from Mr Saengchai Haelerttrakul who is better known under the name of Mor (Doctor) Saeng, prompting him and his volunteers to accelerate the production of the medicines for February distribution.
The sudden surge in the number of recipients for the free herbal medicines concocted by Mor Saeng followed tests conducted by the Ministry of Public Health which have proven that the medicines have the quality to treat cancer.
Of the 25,000 people who have registered, many of them have never received the medication from Mor Saeng before. Also, several of them are hopeless cases as they are at the final stage of the disease.
Officials of the Department of Thai Traditional Medicines and Mor Saeng are in the process of discussion about including Mor Saeng's concoction of herbal medicines to treat cancer into the list of traditional medicines.
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Earlier this week, I crossed the 50,000-word mark in the first draft of my newest novel. I've set a target of 1,000 words a day, which I have been meeting and exceeding. I'm enjoying the process of getting to know characters and their challenges, and at this pace, I'll have the first draft complete by the end of November.
This is a perfect time for me to be working on a first draft: Autumn is a metaphor for my writing process. Hey, you're thinking: Linda Rodriguez is the acclaimed poet on Writers Who Kill, I'm the numbers guy. Let me try anyway—Autumn is a time for planting seeds, and only in Spring do we discover which ones will grow into something.
Rocks, once hidden by ferns and grasses are now visible, poking from morning-frosted ground. I can see the mosses and lichen, indicators of clean air, covering the now visible rock. These rocks are a physical reminder of the region's geology, of how glaciers scraped topsoil from the ground and dropped erratics (rocks from other areas) as the ice melted.
This is the ancient history of my woods. I can "see" them today without knowing the effect of glaciers, but I can't know them and understand the hows and whys of their existence without this deep knowledge. Glaciers are to my woods as the Irish Famine is to the McCree family as it brought Seamus McCree's ancestors to the New World. Nothing that comes after will be the same.
Some trees are survivors of earlier trauma. Trees that years ago had their central shoot broken have a crook in their trunk where a branch turned upward to become the new central lead. A few seem to grow straight from rocks, their long roots exposed before they plunge into the ground. A half-dozen trees grow in a straight line. Not planted by humans, they came into existence because a long-dead nurse tree that crashed to the ground fed them with its rot, allowing this next generation to fill the space its falling created.
The evergreens stick out from their deciduous brethren: two separate survival strategies on display. The ground and water determining which will work better for this acre or that.
What a dull forest (novel) I would have if every tree (character) were the same. How shallow my understanding if all I can see is their Summer finery.
Insect-feeding birds migrate south where they can still find bugs. Geese pass overhead in long, honking skeins. Ducks and kingfishers leave the lake before it freezes over. Sometimes a few stay too late and the ice catches them, forcing them to wait for an Indian Summer to give them one last chance.
Autumn brings with it tiny disasters that suggest how the plants and animals will react when Winter comes: the early snow when leaves are still on the trees; heavy rains that flood low-lying areas; hunters looking for food or trophies. These character tests set the stage for Winter's ultimate challenge to survive. But that's a blog for another day, another season.


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An authentic Greek getaway
15th of July. 38 Celsius Degrees. It's a busy Monday morning and you are sitting at your office desk, wondering when your summer holidays will come. And then suddenly you realize that "Summer holidays" means expensive and overcrowded hotels, beaches, restaurants and pretty much everything else. No thanks, right?
Well then, let me tell you about a place. Close your eyes and imagine – actually, don't, otherwise, you cannot read… But yeah, you got it.
I'm talking about long and white sand beaches, crystal clear sea water, little fishes swimming around you and great (but cheap) typical restaurants, where you can eat feet into the sand… No, I'm not kidding and yes, this place exists for real! And I've been there, three years in a row! How lucky, huh?
Well, keep on reading and you'll be the next one!
Elaphonisos. This is the name – but you will also find Elaphonisi, Elafonisos etc, so just pick one and it will work. This five-square-kilometers tiny island is located in Greece, or precisely in the Aegean Sea, just under the Peloponnese and it is reachable only thanks to the little blue ferry that goes back and forth every fifteen minutes from Pounta's coast. There are no airports on the island, so unless you don't own your personal helicopter, that's the only way. But you are probably wondering "Okay, thank you, but I live in Germany. How do I get to the coast?" That's a good point.
Alright, you've got two possibilities: by air or by water. And by car of course, but it will take you the whole duration of your holiday probably, so here is what I recommend you from my personal experience.
OPTION 1: fly from anywhere in the world to Athens, and then drive all the way down to the island;
OPTION 2: take one of the huge overnight ferries that set sail almost from any big harbor and dock at Salonicco, and then again drive down to the island.Pros and cons:
- Flying by plane is undoubtedly faster than the ferry;
- But then you need a car anyway, and having your own instead of the wheeled-boxes they rent you at the airport is way better – say, dad and bro, respectively 190 and 185 cm height;
- Yes, 30 hours on a boat could be a bit boring, but when you have your own night cabin and a good book, time goes pretty fast – and to be kept in mind, you can drive your own car once disembarked (that means you can bring whatever you want aboard, grandma and surfboard included).
'SOGNO GRECO' AND GREEK SALAD: YES, PLEASESleep, eat (and repeat) like a local. That will be your one goal for the whole duration of the holiday. Counting not even 100 inhabitants during winter but more than 4000 among locals and tourists in summer, on Elaphonisos you'll find a huge offer (like, really huge) of accommodations, among hotels, B&B, apartments, shared houses and flats, cottages, camping and many more, that you can choose according to price, location, facilities, and availability. And your own preferences, of course. If you're asking me, "Sogno Greco" is one of the best in town: beautifully furnished 'greek style' apartments, central position, lovely personnel and very good value for money. Thumbs up.
Personally, I would recommend you any of those family-run, cozy small hotels, with a beach view balcony and the old lady who doesn't speak a word of English, but who gives you warm homemade biscuits and fresh figs every morning. I know, I'm spoiled. You'll find out by yourself, but if there's a thing that does not miss on the island is the kindness: everyone is extremely welcoming and wants to make you feel at home, they really make an effort to satisfy all your needs.
Now, talking about important stuff. RESTAURANTS.
If you are true holiday aficionados, you know a holiday could not be called 'holiday' if you don't gain at least 3 kilos in two weeks. That's the rule. And trust me, it won't be difficult on Elaphonisos. At every corner – literally – of the streets, there is a typical Greek cuisine restaurant, which offers you everything and more: from beautifully cooked fish to the classic tasty meat skewers and so on. Just to make you drool a bit, here are some "must- try" you really… must try: babaganoush and tzatziki, edamame beans and Greek salad, grilled octopus and fried sardines, lobster pasta and moussaka. 101% satisfaction granted.
Didn't I mention the beaches yet, did I? Well, you know when you keep the best part of your dessert for the end? That was exactly my aim.
Just have a look here.
This is Simos Beach and yes, the water is as you see it. No filters, no tricks.
Park your car (or your bike) next to Simos Bar and just follow the wooden path that leads to the beach. You can choose to rent an umbrella and some beach chairs for the day -which will cost you the price of an iced coffee- or if you prefer some more privacy, there is a two-kilometers long beach where you can place your stuff and be free. Easy peasy.
Beach #2. This is Limnitsia. And that's me, hello! The story is repetitive folks, same blue water, same white sand. How boring, huh? There is a car park here too and an equipped area for umbrellas and chairs, but also some shade under the bushes to place your lazy self for the whole day. Oh, and bring your diver's mask because it's plenty of fishes and beautiful shells.
Okay, by this point, I'm sure you are googling some plane tickets to get here. Hehe, I know you, my friends.
Let me tell you then, that the best periods to book your holidays here are two: from the end of May to mid-June and from the end of August to the whole month of September. Hot and sunny but not overcrowded, no rain or thunderstorms but warm water. And furthermore prices are dropped because of the low season and it is definitely easier to find an accommodation.
Great fish, great sea, few people. Win-win!
So, both if you have an adventurer spirit or a… lazy adventurer one, you won't be disappointed by Elaphonisos. It is the perfect holiday destination for everyone: couples, families, groups of friends or retirees, lone travelers, and nature lovers.
Give it a try!


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My granddaughter Alyssa has a birthday in October. Heather asked her, "What she wanted to do for her birthday party this year?" Heather was probably expecting the normal answers that kids give. I am not normal but here is what I would guess that kids would like. Bowling party, going to a movie, sleep over, video games, discovery zone, bonkers, World's of fun, going to a concert, etc.
Alyssa threw her Mom a curve ball. She wanted to bring her friends over to Grandpa's house and record a song in my studio. Each girl could sing a song with an instrumental track and take home their own cd. Today I spent some time recording and finding instrumental tracks on Spotify. I had a list of seven or eight songs that the girls liked. I was able to find three that would work.
Not all of the songs had instrumental tracks but maybe less will work out better. They can hear the other girls sing their songs and this will help them to learn their parts. It should be fun. Happy birthday, Alyssa!


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ALBANY — In 2014, while cruising to re-election, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's efforts to help his fellow Democrats were, to be polite, understated.
The governor, known for often working closely with Republicans in Albany, did spend some money on behalf of Democratic candidates and endorsed a few just before the election. But he did little stumping for anyone other than himself, and all of the candidates he endorsed lost.
But in recent days, Mr. Cuomo — perhaps mindful of criticism that he has not been particularly effusive or effective in his support of Democrats — has practically become a campaign carnival barker.
On Monday, Mr. Cuomo endorsed two of his party's State Senate candidates on Long Island.
The governor also has three Democratic fund-raisers planned between now and Sunday, including a big-ticket event in Manhattan on Tuesday. The beneficiary of that appearance will be the New York Senate Democrats, who have long growled about not holding the majority despite having enormous advantages in voter registration statewide and, technically, having more members in the 63-seat chamber. (More on this later.)
Indeed, in nearly six years as the state's top Democrat, Mr. Cuomo has never headlined a fund-raiser for the campaign committee for the Senate Democrats. So it is that Senator Michael N. Gianaris of Queens, who serves as the Senate minority's chief political strategist, is very pleased with the governor's newfound willingness to step up.
"We're very appreciative of the governor's support," Mr. Gianaris said in an interview. "And look forward to an ongoing partnership with the unified Democratic Party and the Senate majority."
Mr. Cuomo would argue that he has always wanted Democrats in charge, but that the power dynamics in Albany made working with Republicans pragmatic. "If you're not willing to talk to a Republican," he said in July, "I have news for you: You're not going to get a bill passed."
But the divided Legislature, with Democrats holding a large majority in the Assembly, has also served a political function for Mr. Cuomo, allowing him to shelter himself from liberal policies that do not jibe with his centrist approach.
"This governor has fancied himself as a sort of fiscal hawk but willing to deal with other issues from a more moderate or liberal perspective," said Blair Horner, the executive director of New York Public Interest Research Group, citing Mr. Cuomo's conservative-minded moves, like the property tax cap, and his more progressive policies, like same-sex marriage.
And having a divided Legislature, Mr. Horner noted, means always having the ability to negotiate one chamber against the other. "He's able to push — sometimes successfully, sometimes not — the recalcitrant house to agree," he said.
Democrats like Mr. Gianaris feel strongly that a full majority in the Senate is within that party's reach, especially if it can maximize anti-Trump sentiments in places like Nassau County.
Though, as with many things in Albany, the situation is complicated. There are 32 Democrats in the Senate, but one Democrat — Simcha Felder of Brooklyn — sits and votes with Republicans, giving that party the leadership.
Adding to the intrigue is the Independent Democratic Conference, a clutch of six breakaway members who will probably be needed to form any majority coalition. Candice Giove, a spokeswoman for the conference, said it would "remain a separate conference focused on fighting for the people of New York and continuing our record of success," citing votes for a $15 minimum wage, paid family leave and the Safe Act, a set of tough gun-control measures that passed in 2013.
"When the dust settles on the election," Ms. Giove said, "we will work with legislators who share in our commitment to getting things done on issues impacting New Yorkers."
Mr. Cuomo has suggested that a full Democratic majority could help him pass stalled ethics reform, though appetite for such legislation has proved wan in recent years, despite several high-profile corruption scandals.
And Mr. Cuomo's efforts may not appease liberal groups such as the Working Families Party, which exacted promises from the governor in 2014 in exchange for an endorsement, only to watch him do what they considered meager work on behalf on Democratic candidates.
Mr. Cuomo has proved to be a potent fund-raiser for his own campaigns; his re-election fund had $19 million at last report in July. And the Working Families Party state director, Bill Lipton, suggested that Mr. Cuomo's donations from that fund on behalf of five Senate candidates — some $55,000 — were not enough in expensive and competitive races where millions will be spent.
"The jury's still out on whether Cuomo will spend even $1 million of his $19 million war chest on behalf of a more progressive New York," Mr. Lipton said.
On Long Island, Mr. Cuomo endorsed two Democratic candidates for the Senate on Monday: Adam Haber, who is running for an open seat in the Seventh District, and Todd Kaminsky, who won a special election in April in the Ninth District. That is the former seat of Dean G. Skelos, a Republican who served as majority leader before being arrested and convicted of federal corruption charges last year.
In his remarks on Monday, Mr. Cuomo seemed aware that his endorsements were coming close to the end of a long campaign.
"Election Day is around the corner, and the closer you get to Election Day, the clearer the choice becomes, right?" he said. "And I vouch for them personally."
Mr. Cuomo is also planning to endorse James F. Gaughran, who is trying to defeat the incumbent, Senator Carl L. Marcellino, a Republican in the Fifth District; and Ryan Cronin, who is running in the Sixth District against the incumbent, Senator Kemp Hannon, also a Republican. But with time running out before the Nov. 8 election, it is not yet clear when those endorsements will happen.
Republican leaders, however, seemed unfazed by the sudden attention paid to Democrats by Mr. Cuomo, their frequent ally.
"We're happy that the governor is helping us shine a light on who these candidates really are, because a close examination of their records shows they each would be catastrophic for Long Island," Scott Reif, a spokesman for the Senate Republicans, said. "Everyone knows that the Senate Republicans have saved Nassau County and Long Island, while the Senate Democrats tried to destroy it."


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A rainbow is an optical phenomenon produced by illuminated droplets of water. Rainbows are caused by reflection, refraction and dispersion of light in individual droplets and results in the appearance of an arc of spectral colours.
- Rainbows can be produced by meteorological phenomena, waterfalls, lawn sprinklers and other things that create water droplets.
- A rainbow is formed from millions of individual raindrops each of which reflects and refracts a tiny coloured image of the sun towards the observer.
- It is the dispersion of light as refraction takes place that produces the rainbow colours seen by an observer.
- If the sun is behind an observer then the rainbow will appear in front of them.


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A rebroadcast of a Jimmy Kimmel Live episode on a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus is scheduled to air at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday, June 12th, on ABC.
During the show, Kimmel and his band board a 40-foot Big Blue Bus as it travels along its regular route in Santa Monica.
Along the way, Kimmel welcomes celebrity guests and a musical act aboard, while also picking up unsuspecting regular pas- sengers at city bus stops, according to Big Blue Bus.
The front of the bus serves as Kimmel's "studio," where he interviews guests Paula Abdul, rapper and reality-show star Flavor Flav and recording artist Feist. He does the interviews from a specially-rigged desk while his house band plays from the back seats.
Regular Big Blue Bus passengers who appear during the show include a student from Santa Monica College who is studying with the goal of being a heart surgeon and who also serves as Kimmel's assistant during the show, as well as a young couple out on their first date, according to Big Blue Bus.
Also featured on the show is veteran Big Blue Bus driver Erskins Robinson, who serves as the evening's motor coach operator.
Big Blue Bus General Manager Stephanie Negriff said everyone involved with the program was happy to be a part it.
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Staying ahead of wedding planning surprises
Staying ahead of wedding planning surprises
Planning a wedding can have you come across plenty of surprises, being prepared for them in advance will have you see in advance what is coming your way. Remember what you plan on paper is going to see variations, the more flexible you are the less you will be stressed out.
The degree of difficulty in sourcing materials, vendors and services remain the same for anytime of wedding. Planning a casual wedding would take the same type of effort and time. Unfortunately there isn't a default setting here as there a plenty of factors such as time of the year, your likes, your dislikes when it comes to setting out a causal or even an over the top wedding customized wedding.
When you think of it, did you notice your close friends shrug when you missed a day out with friends citing that you were picking out the flowers for the wedding or your home has now turned into a library of wedding catalogues, sample folders and wedding material? Take a step back, planning has its stresses and going overboard or obsessing about with your friends and family will be a little too much that what they can handle.
Being able to express your thoughts and ideas to your planner or vendors have your do less of duplication in work, making them to be able to source the right requirements that matches your tastes. Often in the process ideas change every now and them, finalizing on a theme or venues or flowers after clarity with pictures, videos or references will avoid everyone wandering down the wrong road
You will those tin-winy moments when you will cry due to the stress of things when things aren't going as planned or the planning is not how it should have been. Letting things play out and let it go is the best way forward. You families would add to the stress of wedding planning with their own difficulties, and keeping calm will see you sail through.
Building a buffer to the weddings budget will take care of the last minute unavoidable expense and climate panic. Allocating a 3%-5% buffer to the budget at the start of the planning will not have you worried just in case you need to spend on additional expense
There often comes a point where you feel that your fiancé isn't very interested in the planning process and you seem to be the only one doing all the heavy lifting. Truth be told he is but he just does want to make a big deal about it. Certain decisions like choosing the color or picking out the flowers would be better simply taken by you. The music that the bands play or the bar menu or maybe even the honeymoon is what you could delegate at the beginning of the wedding planning. Taking it a step at a time would mean that you fiancé will slowly take on handling the other aspects that need to be looked into.
The co-worker saying "the band isn't great" or the uncle saying "these dates don't cut it", well, there are plenty of opinions flying around and also a lot of advice, so of which you may like and some of which you may not. Keeping away from the negative chatter and using their positivity to good use in planning the wedding pays off.
The bridezilla moment is an exception you can't make or sometimes can't avoid. The good news is that it has happened to almost every bride, you are going to look back at it and have a hearty laugh.


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Update: HARP expires December 31, 2018.
Do you owe more on your home than it's worth? If you've been keeping up with your payment and riding out the storm, there's relief in sight. However, the opportunity to get this relief won't last forever.
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) was put in place by the Obama administration after the crash of the housing market. Its goal is to allow homeowners that can't refinance under other programs because of low equity to take advantage of today's much lower rates by finally getting into a new loan.
If you're going to take advantage of this, now is the time to do it. HARP is expiring at the end of 2016. Let's go over the program requirements so you can get started.
Who's Eligible?
While this program is very helpful, there are some specific guidelines for qualification that homeowners need to know about before they move forward:
- The mortgage must be owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and sold to them before May 31, 2009
- The loan-to-value (LTV) – the ratio of the outstanding balance on the house compared to the home's value – has to be between 80% – 200%
- You have to be current on your mortgage. You can only have one late payment in the last 12 months and none in the six months prior to refinancing
- You can only refinance under HARP once unless you previously refinanced a Fannie Mae loan between March and May 2009
If you're interested, you can use this tool to help check your eligibility.
Why Do It?
According to the most recent available data from HARP.gov, the average homeowner saves $179 per month on their payment. It's also important to note that mortgage rates are still near historic lows so you have the potential to save money.
Let's say you got your loan in 2008 and you paid one point in prepaid interest (equal to 1% of the loan amount). With those terms, you could expect an interest rate around 6% for a 30-year fixed mortgage. Today, you can easily get a rate at 4% or lower with minimal or no prepaid interest.
Just think of what you could do with the extra money you'd save on monthly payments. You can put extra away for retirement. Maybe you want to put aside more money for your child's college fund.
I'm sure you could find something to spend the money on that's better than interest. Who doesn't like more money in their pocket?
If you're going to take advantage of this program, you'd better hurry. HARP expires December 31, 2018.
Interested in HARP? Check out more details or get started. If you have any questions, we'll be happy to answer them in the comments below.
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I would like to see if you have a convential mortgage with a fixed rate,see what int. Rates are avaiable. I have a house in az,built in 72,I would like not to have pm I on it.
Would it be worth refinancing on a home bought about a year ago with current rate of 4.8 fixed 30 year. I am a military veteran as well.
Talked b 4 about refi , please contact me again
With HARP expiring soon does that mean that Quicken Loans® will be going out of business?


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March 26, 2006
IA Summit 2006: Day Two
More interesting thoughts than I can capture right now, but here are a few for starters:
"Electric chairs are less chair-y"
Donna Maurer gave a good overview of George Lakoff's Women, Fire, and Dangerous Things (David Weinberger posted his notes). I think what's really needed is a children's book version. If you are a publisher who can give me a substantial advance on such a project, please get in touch. (I may have already been beaten to the punch.)
Personal information workflow
Thomas Vander Wal opened his session on information use and resue with this reality check:
"Most people do not live their lives on the web, they live in the real world."
The central point of his talk was about making information available in ways that people can make use of in various contexts. Having your phone number, event information, or address on your website is good, but being able to send it from there to my phone, calendar, or GPS navigation system would be even better.
The content factory
Dan Brown explored some interesting ideas about the future directions that content management systems should take, working against the metaphor of business as a factory with workers producing a product. His theoretical system allows greater flexibility and collaboration amongst content creators by removing much of the rigidity of current systems. His slides [PDF] may explain it more clearly.
AOL's Mountain View podcast has interviews with a few people from the summit available.


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The week began normally, but promised to get exciting by the end of the week, as Mum was visiting for the first time since she had come off Maatsuyker Island. On Thursday morning, I checked in with home to see if Mum was well prepared for her visit to the UK, only to discover that she was already on her way and landing in a few hours. Panicked, I readied some things and headed out to the airport to pick her up. While her plane landed on time, she had a slow going through the immigration queue, so I was stood waiting outside the international arrivals for about an hour. When she eventually did arrive, we went down to the train station and headed up towards Cambridge.
I explained that I hadn't quite anticipated her arrival, and was due to play tennis in the East Anglian Pennant at Hatfield House that evening. So before we could even head back home, we turned around and took a train down to Hatfield from Cambridge. I gave Mum detailed instructions on how to find the tennis court, as we were running a little late, then raced up to the club to make sure I wasn't too late. Eventually, Mum joined, and I got changed and warmed up for my match. In my singles, I played well, beating my Hatfield opponent 6-2. By the time my doubles match came around, Cambridge had already at least drawn the fixture, and Richard and I put the result beyond doubt with a 6-4 victory over a husband and wife pair. They were still nice enough to put on a lovely dinner of sausages and mash potato. Finally, we took the train back up to Cambridge to let Mum finally get some rest.
Because I had been expecting Mum to arrive on Friday, I didn't have anything planned for her. I went to work to get some stuff done, while she went and explored Cambridge for a bit. On Saturday, We met up with Annalise for lunch at Trinity college, which Mum enjoyed a lot, as the master of the college had recently won a Nobel Prize and he was having lunch at the same time. That afternoon, we took Mum out punting on the river Cam. It was likely the last time I could go punting for the year. Annalise, Jacqueline and Danny came along with his friend from Wisconsin, Hannah. We took the punt up the river, pushing it up the slipway and heading out into the meadows. Last time she was here, we had taken her through the colleges. We brought along some food, and saw lots of people on the banks of the river. Though there was a bit of wind about, the punting was fairly straightforward, helped by the fact that it was the last warm day of the year. We made it pretty much all the way to Grantchester before turning around and racing back towards the city. Along the way home, we saw Nora going for a walk as well. We saw a few people kayaking and a few people swimming, and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves.
Even though Saturday had been lovely and warm, Sunday was cold and rainy. Nonetheless, Mum agreed to taking a bike ride to Ely. She borrowed Jacqueline's bike and dropped the seat a little, and we set out when it was still dry. We rode out along the river, and headed for Bottisham. But when we turned up into the Fens proper, the rain started. We got completely soaked as we came through Wicken Fen, and stopped briefly there for a look at the landscape. But the rain didn't let up, and by the time we could see the towers of Ely Cathedral on the horizon. Mum had to take her glasses off as they were covered in water. We parked our bikes by the cathedral and had a walk around and inside. Finally, we went to a takeout place to get some warm and much needed food before taking the train back to Cambridge.


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