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Grab food at any of the Bay Area's 18 Pizza My Heart restaurants today (Tuesday) and you'll be helping out the family of an injured Giants fan.
Pizza My Heart says 30% of today's proceeds will go towards Bryan Stow's medical bills. Stow is in a medically induced coma in Los Angeles. He was attacked on Thursday as he was leaving the Dodgers home opener. Stow was dressed in Giants attire. Police say he was attacked by a couple of men dressed in Dodgers attire.
Officers are still looking for those fans. They are now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to their arrest. $25,000 was put up by the Dodgers organization. $10,000 was put up by the Giants.
Stow is from Santa Cruz. He is a paramedic for AMR. The company will hold its own fundraiser for Stow tomorrow. For more information about fundraisers for Stow click here.


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The art of engineering is finding solutions.
Engineering is applied science. The scientist will find out that a high enough force applied over a small area will provide tremendous pressure: the engineer will use the knowledge to fashion the sword. The scientist will discover that magnetic fields, when cut by cables, will produce electricity: the engineer will design the generator with this information. The scientist will posit e=mc2: the engineer… (Well, you get the drift. No need to go into that.)
Mark Watney is an astronaut, a botanist and an engineer – but primarily an engineer, as evinced by his sheer glee of fiddling with machinery and recording his antics faithfully in a laconic fashion, even when faced with the prospect of a lonely death on Mars. The Martian is Mark's valiant tale of survival in an inhospitable terrain beyond imagination. I would have called it Robinson Crusoe on Mars, but old Rob had nothing as challenging Mark had in odds against survival – so calling Mark Crusoe would, I feel, be sort of demeaning.
Watney is part of the Mars mission Ares 3, and is left for dead when the crew does an emergency evacuation in the face of a sudden deadly dust storm. The good news is that he does not die – the bad news is that he is the only person in the universe who is aware of it.
Actually, this is the backstory. The novel properly begins with Mark alone on the red planet, opening his log with the following passage:
I'm pretty much fucked.
That's my considered opinion.
Of course, being the engineer he is, Mark is not willing to let go of life without giving it a shot at staying alive. What follows is his attempt to do so, and makes up pretty much the lion's share of the story.
From an engineer's point of view, the novel is terrifically exciting – as Mark ponders each problem threatening his continued existence and works out solutions to each one of them. I was pulled into the tale, and literally devoured each technical tidbit, rooting for Mark as I did so. But I think someone with a non-technical background might get lost unless they skip all the details and take it on faith that whatever the protagonist did was within the realms of possibility. With my Chemical Engineering background, I can assure you that almost all the engineering described in this book is not even stretching the imagination – most of it is business as usual (I especially loved the making of water inside the hab).
Suspense is maintained throughout by making the survival neither too difficult nor too easy – and the helplessness of NASA, even after spotting their man on Mars, to do anything urgent due to the sheer distances involved. Andy Weir has put in a lot of effort to make his world believable.
And therein lies the novel's major weakness – it's all Mark Watney and Mars. The other characters, even though tantalizingly sketched, are never fully fleshed out. We don't know what makes them tick. Commander Lewis, Martinez, Vogel, Beck , Johanssen, Venkat Kapoor, Mitch, Bruce Ng – we feel that these characters have a life, but that Weir was not much interested in showing it to us.
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Another month has passed and actually I am so happy that this one has ended. It´s been a top month I witch I haven´t had a much time to read, the majority of my time have been speeded studying, so you can figurate it out why I am happy that this one is over.
This month I haven´t read as much as I used but considering all the things that I´ve done I am pretty happy with my mark: 8 books. It might be 9 if I do not have a tone of thing to do today but I have only read the 45% of the book that I am currently reading so I won´t be finishing it today becuse despite being on vacation i don´t have time.
But enough of me rambling and let´s go with all the books I have read this month. It happens that this month I've been posting reviews of the books I read last month because there was so many of them that I want to talk about. But reviews for the majority of this are coming soon, starting tomorrow with a book review and a Giveaway so stay tuned for that.
This was the first book I read this month and even when I read the book in Spanish I decided to put the title in German in case some of you are from there. The title, at least for what it´s called in Spanish would be something like Thirteen Runes. I do not know if that stands for its real title, so if you know some German, leave a comment down below and tell me if the translation is correct. And yes, I am the girl who is going to be living in Germany and speaks not a single word of it.
I wrote a full review for this book but it´s in Spanish, in case you are interested on it, it´s liked on the title of the book as usual.
In this book we follow Sir Walter Scott who was a very well-known Scottish actor back in the day. He is trying to figurate out a series of mysterious events that lead him and his family to great danger.
As I said in my review I loved this book and gave it 4 out of 5 stars.
The second book read this month was a reread for me. But it was so great, because even when I read the book last year I did not remember most of the details. This book was a birthday present because I tried to start Sky Key and did not remember a single thing. And because my mum it´s so nice and sometimes she listens to me she bought the book for me.
I wrote a full review, in this case it´s on English, with all my thoughts on the book and it´s linked on the title of the book. Overall I will say that it´s a very fun book to read because there is a lot of action happening. You do not have time to breath. i gave it 4 out of 5 stars.
Sky Key by James Frey
This book I bought it a while ago, the same day I bought Lady Midnight and I was really looking forward to see how the things continue after all what happened on The Calling. To be honest I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars because its last 100 pages are so good.
But I talked about this book with a friend and he actually liked the whole book so I guess I might be the only one with those issues. Anyway a full review for this book it´s coming next week so staid tuned for that.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
I´ve finally read Outlander!! I´ve been meaning to read this book for such a long time, but I wasn´t able to find a copy anywhere. Finally I went to my favorite book store and there it was one of its shelves: calling me, waiting for me take it home. And so I did it.
My thoughts on Outlander are basically that I've loved the book but because I've seen the TV show I knew what was going to happen overall. Actually Outlander TV show it´s one of the greatest adaptations I've never ever seen. It´s faithful to the book on its majority.
I gave this book 4 out of 5 stars and I am really looking forward to read the second book on the series, as soon as I have money to buy it.
Song of the Blackbir by D.B. Michaels
I am not going to say nothing about this book, because you have a full review for it coming tomorrow. Well I will just tell you to stay tunned for this one!!
The Lesson of the Master by Henry James
So I´ve been trying to read more diversely and I decided I will read some classics this year. I haven't completed those just yet but I will eventually. But I should have included some American classics because I am really enjoying those.
The lesson of the Master is a short novel in which we follow Paul Overt a young and successful writer. He gets to meet his idol, Saint George, who tries to teach him a lesson and in between he meets Marian Fancourt who he feels in love with.
I gave this book 4 out of five stars, but I do not like to review classics because I am pretty sure that they are classics for something. However you do not have to like them just because.
Then I decided to reread The Mortal Instruments series because I've been meaning to do it for a while now and a reread it´s always easy that the reading of a new book and with the hardest finals at the end of the month I needed all my brain focus on econometrics, financial statement analysis and that stuff.
As I said in my review (that is in Spanish just for the moment and link on the title) I was kind of disappointed by it because I remember to like it better the first time I read the book. But the main reason of my disappointed I think it´s because even when this book it´s not bad it´s less good that Clockwork Angel and Lady Midnight that are just two stunning and amazing first parts.
Overall this time I gave it 3 out of 5 stars.
To keep going with my reread I went for City of Ashes because I loved the Shadowhunters universe and if you have been following the blog for a while you might have notice it.
Reading City of Ashes I realized how much everything has grown. Not just the story and the characters but Cassandra Clare as an author.
I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.
So those have been all the books that I have read during June What have you read? Do you have any
recommendations for my July TBR?
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It's taken quite a while for the Acer CloudMobile S500 to actually make it to market — it was first demo'ed back in February — and this shows up somewhat in the version of Android that' it's running. Instead of using the latest Jelly Bean release, as found on the likes of the Samsung SIII Mini, it comes with Ice Cream Sandwich instead. Seeing as getting OS updates on Android is so hit and miss we always like to see mid and high-end phones arrive with the latest version, so it's a bummer that Acer has missed the boat with this one.
Nevertheless, the company has introduced some changes to the standard Android user interface. For example, the lock screen has shortcuts at the bottom for the dialler, camera messaging app and Gmail, so you can launch them directly without first unlocking the phone. Also the unlock animation has a neat venetian blind effect and the shortcuts are customisable via the My Style app.
The phone uses the Swype keyboard by default, so you can glide across the letters in a word in a single motion to enter them rather than having to type each one individually. There are some annoyances though. For example, you can't flick away alerts in the notification menu, as you're supposed to be able to do in ICS,.
The S500 includes software linked to Acer's Cloud service, hence the Cloud Mobile reference in its name. This basically allows you to automatically sync photos, music and documents to the cloud from either your computer or the phone so they easily accessible from any connected device. It's a good idea, but the problem is that it's not all that well implemented and basically you can get pretty much the same type of service using Google's own apps, which are more mature and stable.
The brains of this handset come courtesy of a dual core 1.5Ghz Snapdragon processor and this has 1GB of Ram to play with. It makes the phone pretty nippy to use, but because it lacks the Jelly Bean version of Android, it doesn't feel as silky smooth as the Galaxy S3 Mini to use, even though that phone has a slower 1Ghz dual core processor. Jelly Bean does make a massive difference, simply because it makes the Android UI so much more responsive. To be honest the lack of Jelly Bean on this phone is really off putting as it suffers the same interface stutters as most other ICS phones – something that Jelly Bean has thankfully seen the back of.
Its benchmark scores are pretty rapid though. It completed Sunspider in 1610.8ms and posted a score of 1692 in Browsermark V2.0. In Linpack it returned a result of 204.693Mflops, while in the GLBenchmark Egyptian Standard test it held a steady 50fps.
Unfortunately, the camera is a real let down and just not up to the quality we'd expect on a handset in this price range. Colours tend to look rather weak and anaemic in pictures taken outdoors. It also struggles with exposure when you've got stuff like a bright sky in the background and darker objects in the foreground.
Another annoyance is that when you're taking shots with the LED flash enabled in very low light it's extremely difficult to get it to focus properly. Most cameras light the flash to help them with focus, but the S500 doesn't seem to do this properly and as a result it only randomly seem to get low light shots into proper focus. This is something that Acer needs to address with a software update.
Its battery performance isn't amazing either. You'll just about get about a day out of it with normal usage, but a lot of other Android handsets will stretch to an extra half a day. We had no problems with signal strength or call quality though. In fact, the phone performs admirably in this area.
The screen is also ace. It may be smaller than those found on the Galaxy S3 and Nexus 4, but its 4.3inch size arguable makes the phone more manageable and comfortable to hold. Also its resolution matches that of the Nexus 4 at 1,280 x 720 pixels, but because it's a smaller display its pixel density is actually higher. It's bright too, and colours are very bold and vivid, without veering into the slightly unnatural look you get on some phones with OLED displays.
The Acer CloudMobile S500 is in many ways a likable handset. It's got a fairly speedy processor, a stunning screen and a gorgeous design. However, it's hugely disappointing that it only comes with the older Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, its camera is weak and its battery life is below par.
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El Annabi House was built in the end of the 18th century. It was improved and redeveloped during the 20th century as a Summer Resort by Taib El Annabi, son of Mohamed El Annabi.
The visitor of Dar El Annabi has access to the intimacy of a typical residence of Sidi Bou Said with its Arab-Muslim architectural spacious setting.
This visitor is able to discover the atmosphere of a Tunisian family where a certain theme is animated by wax figures wearing their traditional clothes of festivities. The chosen occasion is the "Henné" ceremony which preceds by a few days the wedding. The antique design of the residence is enriched by an exposition of recent craft objects. The space Dar El Annabi offers the possibilty to discover the paintings, antique relics and other artistic decorative objects as well as a better understanding of an Arab style house's layout and its Andalusian interior garden's style.
The "Patio" is of an Andalusian style centered by a foutain, in bloom with a large jasmin garden and bougainvilles; a tree is located at the bottom of the stairs leading to the terrace which overhangs both the souk and the guests' room.
In Dar El Annabi, just on the right of the entrance, you can visit a first summer room ideal for summer nap, which is largely open to the patio. Then, behind the studded gate, there is a wide room of "mauresque" architecture for the reception and the welcoming of the master's visitors, and which is currently animated by wax figures wearing traditional clothes.
From the garden's side, there is a big billar glass where they gather in the evening under the cover of the dew, and another summer bedroom where the scene of the bride's "Henné" is celebrated. The Andalusian garden is centered by an "Impluvium", an ancient underground tank collecting terraces' water. Exotic plants grow arround a big cage of Sidi Bou Said and where they save oil reserves and semolina. The stairs on the left lead to the family's prayer room. At the end of the garden on the right, there is another room sheltered from the sun by "Moucharabiehs" .Currently, this space shelters a sale expostion of sought-after craft objects chosen or carried out by the master of the place.
At the end of the garden on the right, you can discover the family's library which is rich in ancient documents and supplemented by the choice of more recent books and objects concerning Tunisian arts, history and traditions.
By leaving the garden, you can access to the first floor of the residence, go through the kitchen and then reach the highest terrace in order to admire the bay of Tunis and the suburbs of Carthage with 360° view of the village.
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Kelly's Korner - Christmas Traditions
Kelly's Korner is one of my favorite blog to read and this week is her "Show Us Your Life - Christmas Traditions". I thought I would use this as an opportunity to reflect on the four Christmases that Jeff and I have shared together as a married couple and to look forward to this Christmas, by far the most special to come. I feel like our Christmases have been shaped by a lot of monumental events in our life since we have been married. It seems as if a lot of milestones in our marriage have all occurred around the holidays. Let me explain.
Jeff and I were married in August of 2005. Our first Christmas together was so special. We were living were in Jeff's home, our first home as a married couple, and I wanted to make it special by throwing a fun holiday party for our family and friends. I remember I bought out Target, JoAnn Fabric's, and any other holiday decor store I could get my hands on. I was starting from scratch as a married woman and needed some really festive holiday decorations.
Christmas 2006 and brought us our first pregnancy loss and the start of our very long journey with infertility and loss. Christmas of 2006 certainly had a dark cloud over it, we had planned on telling our families that we were expecting our first child and ended up having a miscarriage and d&c on December 10th. We were really not feeling the holiday spirit but were thankful that we had each other and looking forward to trying again for a baby in the new year. Looking back at my New Years Resolution, it amazes me at how far we have come from that point. I was already dreaming of a new home and a sticky baby, at least one of those dreams came true in the upcoming year for us.
Christmas 2007 was nothing short of craziness for us. We FINALLY moved into our new home on December 22, 2007 after six months of going through the building process and moving three times that year. We signed the contract with the builder July 2007, we sold our house in September 2007 and then moved into a vacant friend's house which was also for sale. Our friend eventually sold their home and we had to move in with Jeff's parents for a month until our home was being completed. After a very long and crazy fall which consisted of several moves and daily visits to our new home under construction, moving day was finally here. Right in time for Christmas! Needless to say, I didn't do a lot as far as Christmas decor was concerned and only displayed a pre-lit mini tree in our front living room window. I could barely find our Christmas decorations amongst all of our boxes, let alone, find the time to decorate!!! Even with all of the chaos of building a new home, selling our first home, and moving several times, our hearts still dreamed of having a baby. It had been a year since our first miscarriage and we were on the horizon of seeking infertility treatments.
The big move, we didn't even have a concrete driveway that day! Note the empty lot next to us, the whole cul-de-sac was empty except for our home. How our neighborhood has grown.
Our Christmas card picture that year:
Our fourth Christmas together was by far the hardest. If you followed our journey, back then, we were in the middle of an emotional roller coaster for most of the month of December. We found out we were pregnant in November of 2008 after going through a year of infertility treatments, tests, and a laproscopy surgery. We were so thrilled when we found out that our prayers had finally been answered. We sadly found out in December that our baby might not make it. Several emotional weeks later at our next ultra sound, we had a healthy heartbeat and it looked like our miracle was finally going to happen. We tried to remain hopeful and pray for our baby, but again it was another loss. I didn't even have the heart to send out Christmas cards that year. We still managed to decorate and I tried to distract myself from the uncertain fate of our pregnancy by decorating our home. I had a d&c on December 26th, the day after Christmas.
A few photos of our holiday decor that year:
This Christmas chapter in our lives is still unwritten but we are so full of excitement and hope for the arrival of our little girl. We love her so much already and I can't believe that we are finally going to be parents!!! Our dream has finally come true and it couldn't be more fitting that her arrival will be around the Christmas holidays. What will next Christmas bring for us?
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Karen I have tears reading about your Christmas miracle and past stories! I am so happy for you all. I can't wait to see her precious baby photos posted on here.ReplyDelete
Many more blessings my friend, ~Melissa :)
I've been following your blog but didn't realize that you had suffered losses. I've been there and wish you nothing but health, happiness, and a perfect little baby this holiday season!ReplyDelete
Yay for your Christmas miracle! So happy for you! :o)ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing your past Christmases and traditions. I always read those posts on Kelly's Korner, but haven't gotten my stuff together to add my own blog to her list! Maybe next time!
After reading this post, I'm even more excited for your special delivery this Christmas season.ReplyDelete
Aww, Karen, reading this gave me chills. What a journey you've been on. I'm so incredibly excited for you. What a miracle Christmas gift you're getting!ReplyDelete


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I taught my first year students the effects of an import tariff in a small open economy. I used the standard diagram (from Mankiw, Kneebone and McKenzie). It looks like this:
If Canada imposes a tariff t on imported bananas, the Canadian price will rise to Pw+t. Canadian production will rise to Q2, Canadian consumption will fall to Q3, and imports will fall to Q3-Q2.
The tariff will cause a loss in consumer surplus of the red trapezoid, a gain in producer surplus of the green trapezoid, and a gain in government tariff revenue of the blue rectangle. Subtracting the gains from the losses leaves a net welfare loss of the two black triangles. Therefore import tariffs are a Bad Thing. Standard stuff.
A bright student came up to me after class. He said "Hang on prof. When you taught us taxes, last week, there was also a net welfare loss triangle. But you said the government needs tax revenue to buy stuff. And you said that the benefits of $1 of government spending might exceed $1. And if so those extra benefits of government spending might be bigger than the net welfare loss triangle. Which might mean taxes are a Good Thing. Couldn't we use the same argument to say that an import tariff could be a Good Thing too?"
He was right, of course. We could. And if import tariffs were the only source of government revenue, they would be a Good Thing.
If we want to argue that import tariffs are a Bad Thing, we need to argue that import tariffs are worse than other taxes. Here's a simple diagram that shows they are worse:
This diagram shows what happens when you put a tax on all bananas, both imported and produced in Canada.
The price paid by Canadian consumers rises to Pw+t, and their consumption drops from Q4 to Q3, and the loss in consumer surplus is the red trapezoid. As far as Canadian banana consumers are concerned, there is no difference between a tax and a tariff.
One big difference between a tax and a tariff is that the tax has no effect on Canadian banana producers. They continue to get a price of Pw (net of tax), and so continue to produce Q1, exactly the same as under free trade.
The second big difference is that the Canadian government gets more tax revenue with a tax than with an import tariff. The blue rectangle in the tax diagram is bigger than the blue rectangle in the tariff diagram.
Which leads to the third big difference. The tariff created two net welfare loss black triangles. The tax only creates one net welfare loss black triangle.
The tax generates more tax revenue for a smaller net welfare loss than the tariff. Compared to a tariff, the tax is a Good Thing. Compared to the tax, the import tariff is a Bad Thing.


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JP University VC to face trial on molestation charges
In the Bihar's JP University VC molestation case the Gaya chief judicial magistrate (CJM) RNS Pande has taken a cognizance of the case. The cognizance came after the police has filed a chargesheet against JP University, Chhapra, officiating VC Dinesh Prasad Sinha. The officiating VC has been charged with molesting folk singer Devi at a private function at a Bodh Gaya resort in Varanasi.
The cognizance against Sinha has been taken under Sections 341, 342, 354, 323, 504, 506 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code. After taking cognizance, the CJM transferred the case to the court of first class judicial magistrate Prabal Dutta.
According to court sources, formal framing of the charge is the next step in Sinha's trial. The trial will now take place in the court of Prabal Dutta. During the course of trial, Sinha will have to stand in the dock. Gaya SSP Vinay Kumar has already made it clear that police have got vital evidence to seek Sinha's conviction in the court and a request for speedy trial has been made in the court.
Section 354 of the IPC, dealing with the use of force against women with the intention of outraging her modesty, is punishable with two years' imprisonment and the nature of the offence is such that the complainant and the accused cannot even make compromise in the case. So, the trial of Sinha now becomes inevitable.
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A four hour cruise and we have arrived on the eastern outskirts of Burton-on-Trent. The weather was warm and still which resulted in an almost mirror surface to the water. The only lock for the day (Stenson Lock) gave us quite a fright. Jan only raised one ground paddle yet the current was so strong it dragged Waiouru towards the front of the lock despite me having the boat going full astern with maximum rev's.
Entering Stenson Lock.
Of course we would frighten ourselves in front of an audience. The former lock keepers cottage is now a tea rooms and a number of the patrons immediately left their seats to see what all the excitement was about.
I still think we are being stalked. Although Jan tells me they are just following us around. Ten faces through the side hatch. It's starting to become too much!
Even the CRT grass cutting contractors have been following us since Shadlow. Each time we stop and moor they pass us. Even when we motor away from them they reappear in front of us cutting in the opposite direction.
On a more positive note we've been trying to take a photo of a Heron for ages but every time the damned thing flies off before we can get it into focus. Not today… We finally succeed.
Of course this one is made of concrete!
The moorings in Willington looked rather attractive and we were tempted to moor until a couple of trains noisily passed on the other side of the tree line. We topped up the water tank on the CRT facilities opposite the small park (water pressure was OK once I'd removed the kinks from our hose!)
As we crossed the canal aqueduct over the River Dove both of us commented on the adjacent stone bridge.
If my research is correct then this bridge dates from the 14th century and is now only used for foot traffic. If we come back this way I'd like to have more time to have a closer look.
We'd only been moored a short time when nb Chuffed passed with Debby calling out to Jan that she reads our blog (someone else with too much time on their hands ). It was one of those fleeting chats when boats are passing each other. Debby, Dave & Tess (the dog) have their own blog. The link is here <click here>.
Later in the afternoon I took a long walk down the towpath and then into Burton-on-Trent where I wandered around finding nothing of significance except the local B&Q where I managed to purchase two snap coupling. The reason for this will be explained in a later post.
Back at Waiouru and the white dome can't find the 'dot in the sky'. I can't be bothered erecting the terrestrial aerial so we will watch a few things on the Network Media Tank tonight instead.
Another cruising day tomorrow, but Paul I can't see us reaching bridge 68!


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American Airlines flight 587 crashed into a Queens neighborhood because the plane's vertical stabilizer separated in flight as a result of aerodynamic loads that were created by the first officer's unnecessary and excessive rudder pedal inputs after the aircraft encountered wake turbulence, according to a final report adopted by the National Transportation Safety Board today. The Board said that contributing to the crash were characteristics of the airplane's rudder system design and elements of the airline's pilot training program.
At about 9:16 a.m. on November 12, 2001, flight 587, an Airbus A300-605R (N14053), crashed in Belle Harbor, New York shortly after taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport on a flight to Santo Domingo. All 260 people aboard the plane died, as did five persons on the ground. This is the second deadliest aviation accident in American history.
The aircraft's vertical stabilizer and rudder were found in Jamaica Bay, about a mile from the main wreckage site. The engines, which also separated from the aircraft seconds before ground impact, were found several blocks from the wreckage site. The Safety Board found that the first officer, who was the flying pilot, inappropriately manipulated the rudder back and forth several times after the airplane encountered the wake vortex of a preceding Boeing 747 for the second time. The aerodynamic loads placed on the vertical stabilizer due to the sideslip that resulted from the rudder movements were beyond the ultimate design strength of the vertical stabilizer. (Simply stated, sideslip is a measure of the "sideways" motion of the airplane through the air.)
The Board found that the composite material used in constructing the vertical stabilizer was not a factor in the accident because the tail failed well beyond its certificated and design limits.
The Safety Board said that, although other pilots provided generally positive comments about the first officer's abilities, two pilots noted incidents that showed that he had a tendency to overreact to wake turbulence encounters. His use of the rudder was not an appropriate response to the turbulence, which in itself provided no danger to the stability of the aircraft, the Board found.
The Board said that American Airlines' Advanced Aircraft Maneuvering Program contributed to the accident by providing an unrealistic and exaggerated view of the effects of wake turbulence on heavy transport-category aircraft. In addition, the Board found that because of its high sensitivity, the A300-600 rudder control system is susceptible to potentially hazardous rudder pedal inputs at higher speeds.
In particular, the Board concluded that, before the crash of flight 587, pilots were not being adequately trained on what effect rudder pedal inputs have on the A300- 600 at high airspeeds, and how the airplane's rudder travel limiter system operates.
The Safety Board's airplane performance study showed that the high loads that eventually overstressed the vertical stabilizer were solely the result of the pilot's rudder pedal inputs and were not associated with the wake turbulence. In fact, had the first officer stopped making inputs at any time before the vertical stabilizer failed, the natural stability of the aircraft would have returned the sideslip angle to near 0 degrees, and the accident would not have happened. (The Board estimated that the sideslip angle at the time the vertical stabilizer separated was between 10 and 12.5 degrees.)
The NTSB issued eight recommendations in today's report. Among the seven sent to the Federal Aviation Administration were those calling for adopting certification standards for rudder pedal sensitivity, modifying the A300- 600 and A310 rudder control systems to increase protection from potentially hazardous rudder pedal inputs at high speeds (a similar recommendation was issued to the French equivalent of the FAA, the DGAC), and publishing guidance for airline pilot training programs to avoid the kind of negative training found in American Airlines' upset recovery training.
Because this crash occurred two months after the September 11 terrorist attacks, there was initial concern that it might have been the result of an intentional criminal act. The Board found no such evidence, nor did any law enforcement agencies provide evidence that the accident may have stemmed from criminal conduct. The Board said that witnesses who reported observing the airplane on fire were most likely observing misting fuel released from broken fuel lines, a fire from the initial release of fuel or the effects of engine compressor surges.
A summary of the Board's report may be found under "Publications" on the agency's website at www.ntsb.gov. The full report will appear on the website in about four weeks.
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It's "summertime, and the living is easy…" the perfect time of year to relax, and spend some quality time both inside and outside at Norman Rockwell Museum.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll (or picnic) across the Museum's bucolic grounds, followed by a delicious lunch on the terrace; to cool off, head inside to view memorable favorites from Norman Rockwell and other masters in the field of illustration (William Steig: Love and Laughter opens Saturday, June 12!). Complete your trip with a visit to our Museum store, where you will find plenty of seasonal gifts to keep the fun going all summer long.
Norman Rockwell Museum is a "must-see" during your visit to the culturally-rich Berkshires— for more information on upcoming programs and events, click on the links below.


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We are a social media consultancy with a passion for training up your staff in order to manage the business's own social media. We also offer social media account management and also a mix of training and social media account management if you just want a little bit of help until you're fully-trained and confident with running with it on your own!
It's not just what we do but the way that we do it. We like people. We like to get to know people and build relationships. Daft as it may sound we think this makes the difference between an ordinary training company and a great one. We want to get to know you so we can adapt to your style of learning and achieve your goals with little fuss and bother.
Social Progress has a team of trained and talented individuals to call upon at a moment's notice and we are all excited by how effective social media can be for business. Our chief social media trainer was selected as one of only eight digital experts to travel to Facebook, Dublin to be a Facebook #SheMeansBusiness Certified Trainer. We want to show you how teeny tiny changes can make the world of difference and get your social media working for you. You can read more about our SoPro Team on our Team SoPro Page.
For social media that works like a dream, give us a call or meet for a brew with the Social Progress Team!
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Janet is one of only eight Accredited Facebook #SheMeansBusiness Trainers in the UK. Janet Bebb, She was hand picked along with seven other specialists for their knowledge and expertise in online digital marketing and is now officially a Facebook #SheMeansBusiness Certified Trainer (and the only Adviser in the North of England).
The #SheMeansBusiness programme covers all aspects of Facebook and Instagram, and is designed to help female entrepreneurs (pre-start, startups or existing businesses) in how to leverage these social media platforms.
You can read more about this on our blog here: Facebook She Means Business Programme
Digital Enterprise Voucher Scheme and Digital Knowledge Exchange:
Official Funded Programme Trainers
Social Progress is one of the official training consultancies involved in delivering social media training and social media consultancy through the Digital Enterprise Programme. The First Phase of the Voucher Scheme has been successful and the Second Phase is due to commence in September 2017.
The Digital Enterprise is also launching the Digital Knowledge Exchange which is a series of funded training events and sessions for eligible businesses in the Leeds City Region (Europian Union ERDF Funding). Janet Bebb will also be presenting, supporting and training businesses through this new Programme.
Find out more about the Digital Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange on our Funding Page here: Funding
We're also active members of Local Community Groups and Networking Organisations:
Holme Valley Fairtrade Members
Did you know that we're a Fairtrade business? We support Fairtrade by providing Fairtrade tea, coffee and sugar for all our visitors and clients when they come for an appointment or attend one of our business networking events. We like to snack on Fairtrade bananas – which we often hashtag and use on Twitter #fairtradematters #BananaSmiley #BananaArmy.
We are also an active member of the Holme Valley Fairtrade Support Group which consists of a variety of businesses, schools, organisations and individuals local to the Holme Valley. We meet on a regular basis and work together to raise awareness about Fairtrade.
Honley High School Trust Partner
Janet Bebb is one of the Honley High School Trust Partners. Honley High School is a local school, just up the road from the Social Progress office and Janet is involved with the Trust Partnership. She attends quarterly meetings and has a passion to see the school grow and develop their students. Did you know that Honley High School is also a cooperative school? They are active advocates of Fairtrade and their Fairtrade Forum are also members of Holme Valley Fairtrade.
Kirklees Business Hub Advocate
Kirklees Council have launched a Kirklees-based support tool called Kirklees Business Hub. Janet Bebb is also one of the official Advocates of Hub Kirklees. You can find out more about Kirklees Business Hub on their website: www.kirkleesbusinesshub.com
Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Members
Social Progress is also a member of Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. We've not only attended various events that the Chamber have organised and hosted but we have been involved with them too! Janet and Esther have attended and exhibited at the past three MY Business Conferences (Calderdale and Kirklees) which were located in Wakefield and Huddersfield. You can find out more about MYCCI on their website: www.mycci.co.uk
MYnetworkHUD Partners
Social Progress is a Partner of MYnetworkHUD a free business networking event held on every third Wednesday of the month. Located at Café Ollo (in The Media Centre, Huddersfield) from 09:00-11:00.
It's very informal. Simply buy yourself a brew at the counter and then say "hello" to fellow networkers. If you're a little unsure where to start, come find one of us from in the photo below and we'll happily show you the ropes and introduce you to people.
BNI Members
Janet Bebb is a members of Business Networking International (also known as BNI). Janet is a member of BNI Terriers for the category of Social Media Specialists. If you'd like to visit one of our BNI Groups, do get in touch with us on firstname.lastname@example.com. You can find out more about BNI in this area here: http://www.bnionline.co.uk/terriers/
Honley Business Association Members
Social Progress is a member of the Honley Business Association – a group of local businesses, schools and individuals from the Honley area dedicated to developing and supporting their local community. Janet has been involved in the organisation of various community events and initiatives to raise money for the CCTV cameras for Honley in Huddersfield. You can find out more about HBA on their website: www.honley.info and they also have an active Facebook Page keeping everyone up to date with events and news around the Honley area: What's Happening In Honley


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Officer Jason Fogleman
The Streetsboro Police Department has a long standing DARE program in partnership with the Streetsboro schools. Each school year, the assigned DARE Officer is involved with teaching the DARE cirriculum for the 5th grade students at Defer Elementary School.
2011 was the 19th consecutive year for the DARE program here in Streetsboro.
On April 14, 2011, 160 5th grade students graduated from the 2010-2011 DARE program at a graduation cermony held at Streetsboro High School.
You may contact the Streetsboro Police Department regarding the DARE program at (330) 626-4976.
In February 2006, the Streetsboro Police Department implemented a School Resource Officer program. The School Resource Officer (SRO), when assigned, spends his/her day at Streetsboro High School as a resource for both staff and students to utilize.
The school environment is a community unto itself. However it remains an integral part of the larger community of society in general. Although the members of the school community are younger, the code of conduct in both communities remains the same. School Resource Officers will enforce the law in the same unbiased and impartial manner as in the community at large.
The primary mission of the SRO is three fold: Instruction and presentations to students/staff; informal consulatation pertaining to law enforcement and community resource issues; and law enforcement. The SRO does not play the role of a school disciplinarian.
For further information or questions regarding the School Resource Officer program, please contact the Streetsboro Police Department at (330) 626-4976. Or, click on the following link to the Ohio School Resource Officers Association web sitehttp://www.osroa.org/sro/all.html for detailed information regarding SRO.
The Streetsboro Police Department is a member of the Ohio Police Juvenile Association.


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Our Client: A leader in FMCG / Liquor Industry; owning and operating duty free travel retail shops at airports and seaports worldwide, as well as involving in brand development, marketing, and sales.
Industry: Duty Free Retail / FMCG
Job Title: Asst. Manager – Accounts
Type of Hire: Local
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: Negotiable
Job Responsibilities:
- Handle day-to-day Accounting functions at the location you are in charge
- Cash flow projections
- Handle cash & banking
- Liaison with the company's bankers
- Bank reconciliation
- Draw annual budgets, Prepare and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements.
- Submit Daily Operations reports on daily basis, Inventory management and controls.
- Control cost of the location
- Maintain a Fixed Assets register
- Costing of product
- Ensure your location maintains optimal stock levels
- Liaison with External Auditors to conclude stocks
- Handle and deal on Insurance matters
- Payroll administration and ensuring statutory deductions compliance
- Ensure that Bond-in and Bond out Entries are done on monthly basis
- Any other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor or top management
Mandatory Requirements:
- CPA Finalist
- Registered member with ICPAK
- At least 5 years working experience in senior management level
Preferred Skills:
- Must have working experience with a multinational Company
- Must be willing to travel from time to time on assignments to various locations across Africa.
- Working experience in retail will be an added advantage.
- Must be proficient in computer application especially Excel and any other accounting packages.
- Excellent communication skills – both verbal and oral (English);
- Strong interpersonal skills and highly presentable with professional demeanor;
- Passionate towards work, self-motivated, takes initiative and responsibility; and
How to Apply:
Genesis Consult observes strict recruitment protocol.
Please submit your application if you satisfy "Mandatory Requirements", otherwise your credentials will not be retained for future openings.
All candidates must specify their current salary and expected salary.
Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Send your CV (in PDF format) titled with your name, to firstname.lastname@example.com
The subject line of the application should read, "Asst. Manager - Accounts."
Please do not call the recruitment firm or its respective client, doing so will forfeit your application.


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An Evaluation of the Getz - Roanoke County School Division's School Counselor Peer Group Clinical Supervision Program
Agnew, David T.
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(G-PGCS) was designed and implemented for K-6 school counselors. G-PGCS began in the fall of 1994 and has continued to the present; however, there have been no studies on the effects of the program. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to conduct a qualitative evaluation of G-PGCS. The evaluation participants included current Roanoke County K-5 school counselors, and selected administrators. The sources of data for the evaluation were interviews, an informal observation, program documents, Semantic Differential Scales (SDS) designed for this evaluation, the Job Satisfaction Blank (JSB; Hoppock, 1935), a counselor burnout SDS (Cummings and Nall, 1983), video tapes of G-PGCS sessions and responses to an anonymous memorandum. As a result of participation in G-PGCS, the K-5 counselors interviewed reported gains in counseling skills, positive professional changes, and personal growth. JSB and burnout SDS means of the G-PGCS counselors indicated that they have a high job satisfaction and low counselor burnout levels. G-PGCS could have contributed to high JSB and low SDS burnout scores, but further study is needed in this area. Strengths of G-PGCS were increased peer support and self-awareness, learning new counseling techniques and skills, G-PGCS supervision feedback, and a greater sense of professionalism. In addition, administrative support, training, and structure were cited as strengths. The SDS also confirmed the gains and strengths of G-PGCS. Group membership and/or dynamics was cited as a weakness because some of the counselors wanted to change group membership periodically. The other two weaknesses were the lack of adequate time for clinical supervision and the need for more clinical supervision training. No weaknesses of G-PGCS were found in the statistical analysis of the SDS. With administrative support and modifications, G-PGCS can be replicated to meet the clinical supervision needs of school counselors. Further research including an experimental pre- and post- observation study is needed to find specific G-PGCS program gains.
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In T4X 0A6 - Nearby to Millet.
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Couples Counsellor
Mallory Becker, M.A., R.Psyc.
Registered Psychologist
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Joanne Koopmans, Registered Psychologist, MSc MFT
Registered Psychologist, Marital and Family Therapist
In T9E 7H8 - Nearby to Millet.
When two people come together, their individual beliefs and expectations form the background of what could eventually become a committed relationship. Couples therapy at Karunia helps couples communicate effectively their personal stance to each other. From there the couple can work on their common goals and strategies to work together effectively in their daily setting. Are you frustrated with your partner's behaviour? Hurt by expectations in the relationship? Unappreciated by your spouse? We can work with you to clarify what is most helpful to you and how this can benefit you both as a couple.
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And now, a brief word from the Ministry of Health.
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Being a vegetarian in Northern California is almost clichéd; however, being a vegetarian in Vietnam is no small feat. The Vietnamese diet is based largely around white rice and noodles, with meat in almost every vegetable dish (and most noodle bowls are cooked with a meat-based broth.)
There are plenty of fresh vegetables and filling starches, but the real challange is finding adequate and varied nutrition in the protein camp. However, all is not lost! There are plenty of restaurants in Ha Noi (where I am currently located) that serve or exclusively cater to vegetarians. But what I am more interested in is finding ways to build complete-protein-rich, simple but delicious meals right in your very own pagoda.
I should preface this: I am not a chef, in the smallest sense of the word. I have no background whatsoever. But I like to eat, and I'm creative (if a little strange) in my tastes. Usually, I try and work with what's left over in the fridge.
I will be sharing stories and recipes from my pursuit to be both a healthy vegetarian and a happy, adventurous eater.
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Going on a day-long bikeride? Have a pilates class in three hours? Here's a recipe for a super-filling, nutrition-packed brekkie, or some delicious comfort-food when you're feeling homesick. Created this morning from what was in my roommate/host's cupboard.
Powerhouse Breakfast Porridge
- Put 2- 2 1/2 cups water on the stove in a small-medium sauce pot to boil
- Add 1 egg* to boiling water until yoke is thoroughly cooked, approx. 30 seconds (chicken egg recommended, but if you accidentally bought the wrong kind of egg, a duck egg will do)
- Turn pot to low. Add 1-2 packets of instant cereal (or whole-grain oatmeal if ya' got it)
- Add 1 cup rice (preferably brown, but not all of us are so lucky) pre-cooked from your leftovers last night
- Stir well
- Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I made it with cashews & peanuts but would recommend almonds, too)
- Add 2 tbs. white sesame, whole (toasted if you're fancy)
- Add 2 tbs. mười vầng or make your own: (4 parts crushed black sesame seeds, 2 part peanut, 1 part salt)
- Stir well, remove from heat, and let cool 5 mins. Porridge will congeal somewhat. Add more boiling water if you like it thinner.
If your instant creamer didn't already have sugar and non-dairy creamer from China in it, add to each bowl:
- Honey, sugar, or maple syrup to taste
- Soy, regular, or sữa tươi milk (if you have the Mộc Châo brand of boxed milk, I do not reco using the orange or strawberry flavors… it's a little strange with the egg)
As they say in Vietnam (in English): Good Appetite!
*can omit for vegans


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Dr. Elliot P. Foster: Rutherford Chiropractor
Making Sense of Life with Chiropractic
Another valuable lesson during his school years was a realization that success and doing the right things were synonymous. "Success comes when you do the right thing. It's not about making a living; it's about making a life. And the only way to make a life is to serve everybody." Dr. Elliot has founded a dozen different chiropractic offices, later selling them and deciding to put his focus into Wellness One of South Bergen. He's been in practice for over three decades.
Involvement in the Community
It's important to Dr. Elliot to give back, and he's involved with many area organizations. He is a board member and vice president of the Kipp Center, New Jersey's only federally accredited senior center. He's also on the board of directors for his synagogue and began our local Chamber of Commerce. One of his life's goals was to teach at a college level, which became a reality when he was a visiting professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He's also coached kids' sports teams in our area.
A Lifestyle of Health and Wellness
Dr. Elliot has three beautiful daughters who all practice a wellness lifestyle. He was a triathlete for many years, and is probably the only person you'll know who swam from Alcatraz the same summer he swam around the Statue of Liberty! Outside of the office, Dr. Elliot practices the life he preaches to his patients. He's passionate about music, the theater, opera and ballet. An avid reader, he devours 2-3 books a week and enjoys cooking and eating. "As long as I get in a mile-long swim every day, I'm a happy camper!"
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Federal Budget Outlook: It's Worse Than You Think
The Congressional Budget Office has released its new budget outlook, and there is some good news about the recent decline in the deficit. However, the long-term fiscal outlook remains grim. Senator Johnson is leading efforts to focus Washington's attention on the debt crisis that will occur in coming years without major spending reforms. He advocates using 30-year projections to judge proposed fiscal policy changes, and he will illustrate his findings in a PowerPoint presentation. Chris Edwards will discuss why the fiscal outlook is worse than shown in official projections and how an unreformed budget will sap growth and undermine future living standards.


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UNIVERSITY presidents have reacted angrily to cuts in a €97 million access and innovation programme introduced by the Department of Education. The department has ordered a spending pause in the Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) as well as ordering universities not to enter into new SIF contracts.
The development means that a majority of initiatives planned are now under threat.
One such initiative is the Dublin Region Higher Education Alliance, a joint initiative among third-level colleges, which was rewarded €44 million to reform undergraduate teaching and boost international student recruitment.
One of the aims of the SIF fund is to widen access for those from disadvantaged economic backgrounds and for students who are entering higher education who have a disability, particularly if they are entering courses that require high points in the Leaving Certificate examinations.
The SIF had been promoted by the government as a fund that would boost teaching standards and the management capacity of universities. The fund also rewards universities that modernise their institutions.
Higher Education Authority Chief Executive, Tom Boland, told colleges that they have been advised by the Department of Education that no further SIF contracts should be commissioned.
The move has been seen as very worrying for third-level institutions as they have already committed significant resources with the expectation that these would have been supported by the fund. There has also been concern that the cut in funding will undo the previous investment that has already been committed to various projects.
UCD President, Dr Hugh Brady argued against the severity of the funding cuts, stating, "we need a major leap forward in funding terms, both to do right by our students and to underpin future jobs and growth. This is urgent."
University presidents explained that without additional funding, teaching posts across the sciences and humanities would be suppressed which will lead to increased class and tutorial size. They added that the lack of funding served to curtail capacity for postgraduate supervision, leading to serious consequences for national targets.
Warning that library opening hours would be curtailed, they stated that there would be cutbacks in student services, such as access and medical services. The presidents also warned of a possibility of introducing fees for some student services, while they acknowledged that all but the essential maintenance work would be eliminated on campus buildings.
A similar incident occurred five years ago when it was announced that a pause in research funding for universities would occur. The decision was later reversed after intense lobbying by university presidents.
The news follows a recent meeting between university presidents and Minister for Education, Batt O'Keefe to discuss the reintroduction of third-level fees. Possible solutions discussed included a student loan scheme similar to one currently operated in Australia.
Mr O'Keefe had previously implemented a three per cent payroll cut, which university presidents claimed created a tipping point, which made it impossible to shield students and frontline services from its impact.
These funding cuts came after UCD was revealed to have a deficit of €15 million for the academic year 2007-2008, while other universities are experiencing a combined debt of €20 million for the same period.


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Florida CDL Services
Florida CDL licenses are for those drivers who operate vehicles commercially under the direction of employers. This includes taxi drivers, truck drivers and delivery drivers, to name a few. Any Florida driver who would like to obtain a commercial drivers license should fully investigate what is involved before proceeding. A separate license is required in order to operate a commercial vehicle because the level of skill required is greater than for an ordinary car or truck. The CDL drivers license in Florida also requires the driver to pass vision and hearing tests, and he or she must have a driving record that does not have any major traffic misdemeanors reordered the last 10 years.
Florida CDL licenses come in several types, or classes. The licenses are designated as CDL Class A, B, or C types of commercial licenses. Depending on the type of vehicle that is being driven, the driver will want to select the CDL drivers license that corresponds. In order to apply for a CDL license in Florida, the operator will first have to have his or her regular driver's license (called a Class E driver's license), and be 18 years of age, or older.
Endorsements can also be added to a CDL driving license in Florida, which allow the commercial driver to drive specific function vehicles (such as school buses, HAZMAT vehicles, etc.). Once the CDL license has been issued, there still may be restrictions placed on the license pertaining to what types of vehicles may be operated with the class license possessed.
Drivers who have had their CDL DMV credentials suspended will be required to do a number of things before the license suspension will be lifted. This can be anything from paying a fine, to attending traffic school. Suspended CDLs often reserved for repeat offenders, or for those drivers who have committed particularly serious traffic offenses. Suspended CDL licenses in Florida can be reinstated in a number of ways, even if the license is a commercial license. More information about the Florida CDL licenses, how to apply, CDL license requirements, as well as taking CDL tests in Florida, are all covered in the upcoming sections:
- How to Obtain a Commercial Drivers License in Florida
- CDL Endorsements in Florida
- Commercial Driving Courses in Florida
- Florida Commercial Driver License Exams
- How to Reinstate a CDL in Florida
How to Obtain a Commercial Drivers License in Florida
Getting a commercial drivers license (CDL) in Florida is a requirement for drivers who intend to operate tractor/trailer vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds. In order to obtain a commercial drivers license in Florida, there are several important pieces of information that interested drivers need to know. Read More
CDL Endorsements in Florida
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Commercial drivers license suspension in Florida is similar to that of license suspension for those who drive small, personal vehicles. Many of the same offenses are grounds for commercial driving license suspension, including driving while intoxicated, texting while driving and leaving the scene of an accident. In addition, suspended CDLs in FL can result from refusal to take a blood alcohol concentration exam. Read More


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Saturday, February 28, 2015
(No.283) "Manulife, due diligence & core earnings"
"Manulife's approach to due diligence and core earnings"
by Alastair Rickard
After the announcement in the second half of 2014 of Manulife's purchase of Standard Life of Edinburgh's Montreal-headquartered Canadian subsidiary (the oldest life operation in Canada dating from 1833) I commented, inter alia, that at $4 billion Manu was overpaying once again, as it had done in 2003 buying John Hancock in Boston.
I also referred to the disinclination Manu has demonstrated over the years to conducting adequate due diligence involving such investments of its funds. I cited the example of Hancock's heavily promoted and sold but woefully under-priced book of Long Term Care business.
Now at hand is the official closing of the Manu deal to buy Standard's Canadian business. Given my comments last Sept. I was most interested to read the comments post- deal closing by Marianne Harrison, general manager of Manu's Canadian operation. They were in a Globe and Mail Report on Business piece, typical of its tradition of articles giving disproportionate coverage to Manulife and its activities in comparison with other large Canadian life insurance companies like Great-West and Sun Life (ROB Feb.3,2015).
Ms Harrison declared that "one of Manulife's first orders of business will be looking at the collection of wealth and insurance products both companies sell to make sure they are priced consistently and not competing with each other."
As a former executive who had a good seat from which to observe other Canadian life insurance company acquisitions ( especially Mutual Life's purchase of the Canadian operations of Pru of England and Met Life) I would have thought that prudent due diligence by Manulife would have covered these and other such matters involving Standard before the deal closed.
Apparently not. Ms Harrison now says that "we want to get in there and really understand those [Standard] products and the pricing behind these products [sic] and be able to put those on our shelves as well. ... I think we have a lot of work ahead of us in terms of achieving our synergies we're committed to in the Canadian division. And I don't think it's a slam dunk."
Given Manu's record in terms of careful due diligence before the fact, I don't think it's "a slam dunk" either. Far from it. Three cents a Manu share for each of the next three years predicted to arise from the Standard acquisition by Manu may well turn out to be a pipe dream even allowing for the industry reality of any life company's ability to 'adjust' its results by playing with numbers and related assumptions.
The financial media have long tended to be too uncritically accepting of Manulife's spin on its own results. An excellent example of this is Manu's continuing effort to have media focus not on its actual corporate results but rather on what are termed its "core earnings".
These, the ROB explains by parroting the Manulife spin, "separate Manulife's underlying business from the direct impact of interest rates and unsteady equity markets as well as some other material and one-time items [emphasis added]."(ROB Feb.13,2015). To paraphrase Thomas Carlyle it is an attempt to wrap reality in the gossamer gauze provided by corporate public relations.
When your 4th quarter net profit year over year falls from $1.3 billion to $640 million as Manu's has, it is easy to understand why its senior management is fond of a "core earnings" focus. In terms of meaningful analysis "core earnings" so defined have all the utility and staying power of farts in a hurricane.
Think of it this way using a sports analogy: the NHL coach who wants sports writers to emphasize even strength goals while ignoring goals his team gave up while they were playing short-handed.
As I have argued on several occasions in these columns one of the problems with much of the 'expert' analysis and reporting of life insurance companies and the industry itself arises from a lack of understanding of the realities of the business, including a failure to really understand the fundamental importance to a company's financial results of its mix and quality of new and inforce individual insurance business of product design, pricing and effective distribution.
Active retail life insurance companies are in the business of selling stuff -- and stuff that carries profitable margins. However, like the common cold incomplete analysis of the life insurance industry which fails to understand its realities will be around for the long haul.
[For a lengthy commentary on Manulife, Standard Life and the deal see "Manulife buys Standard Life's Canadian operation: some comments about obsequious insincerity and other matters", a RickardsRead column (No. 273) posted on Sept.30, 2014]
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Britney Spears' Ex Kevin Federline Talks Co-Parenting Their Two Children
Britney Spears' ex-husband Kevin Federline is opening up about co-parenting their two children.
The former couple share two sons – 11-year-old Sean Preston and 10-year-old Jayden James – who split their time between their parents.
"When you are co-parenting, you have to be willing to give up some of the things you would really like to do," Kevin explained to Bravo.
He added, "My boys will be gone [for Father's Day], their mom's off in Asia on tour. They are with me until the 15th, and then they are gone for the rest of the month. So I won't have the boys for Father's Day."
Kevin also explained that co-parenting "wasn't always easy, but it's a lot easier now" and spilled on Sean Preston and Jayden James' interests.
"Preston kind of knows how to DJ. He wants to learn more. I got him Ableton [music production app] on his laptop, so he kind of messes with that…He's really big in to the EDM trap music scene," Kevin explained.


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It may sound like a horrible rock opera featuring those 80's hair bands you love to hate/hate to love but the Heavy Metal Nutcracker is a cool kitchen helper. Like the new rollercoaster at Six Flags, it's a real ball dropper. This nutcracker uses the simple physics of gravity to crack the tough nuts; it drops a heavy ball on your nuts to break the shell. Fettucini, linguini, martini, bikini, you're gonna like my nuts. It's simple, yet modern and looks fun to use. I can picture my nuts in this thing. Costs around $55.
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Today is my first linky with Flashback Friday, and I wondered what I should publish for the first post.
I wanted to remember the wonderful time of my kids, who is and/or was at one time with my babysitter. Both of them spent and/or will spend their first few years with my babysitter as their mummy is a full time working mother.
Here is my elder daughter in July 2012 making her first appearance of her geeky look.
Here is my younger son in March 2013 making his first appearance of his geeky look.
|Taken @ 4 months old
Looking back at the picture and reminiscing the geeky photo of my kids, it feels so heartwarming. Time is moving so quickly, it has been 3 months since my girl waved goodbye to her babysitter, it feels like yesteryear.
Do you have memory of your kids with their caretaker to share?


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Kansas City Star Makes Up News… Puts Bush in Imus Camp
Well, they both are white.
And, they both do wear cowboy hats!
In an article at the Kansas City Star on Friday, writer Anita Dixon claimed that Bush said Imus was "his favorite radio show."
Not only is this completely fabricated but anyone who listened to Imus the last 6 years would know that he is one of the biggest Bush-bashers in the mainstream media.
This was just gross.
The Kansas City Star carried this on Friday:
AS I SEE IT | Our hair is a reflection of our pride and heritage
By ANITA J. DIXON
It was a decision I made about three years ago. To lock my hair. It was one of finally acknowledging that my hair was an extension of my heritage and should reflect the pride and strength I felt for being a black woman. Nothing against those who don't lock. Madame C.J. Walker made us powerful beyond measure for being versatile in our expressions of beauty. It was personal. Born out of the need to connect, to be unique within myself.
Don Imus had no idea what he had unleashed when he made his "nappy-headed hos" comment about the brave women of the Rutgers basketball team who had defied every stereotype that plagues black women in this society. They were in college, drug free, childless and striving to succeed. But they were demonized, vilified by a racist misfit with a plantation-overseer mentality; he only cracks the whip for the owners.
Remember, President Bush said this was his favorite radio show.
It was not just the statement, but the implication that being "nappy headed" makes one less a person, an object to be ridiculed. For this country is of the mind-set that black women are the most dispensable people on the earth. Africa and the AIDS virus overwhelmingly demonstrate this. Imus truly felt he was on safe ground. I am certain he was just calling himself "one of the brothers" because of the pervasiveness of the gangsta rappers to use the word "ho" or "whore." I am certain he felt a kinship to this misogynistic sickness that has invaded our country because, face it, hate sells.
Anita J. Dixon is director of tourism for the Kansas City Black Chamber of Commerce's newly formed Cultural Congress.
Thanks to Kitty Crouch for forwarding this outrageous article: