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1,000mph Bloodhound car will need superwheel
By Jonathan Amos
Science correspondent, BBC News
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The British Bloodhound car will need "bullet-proof wheels" when it tries to break the land speed record in 2012.
The 97kg aluminium discs that will act as its wheels will have to resist being blasted by a stream of grit thrown up from underneath the vehicle as it races across a dry lake bed at over 1,000mph.
Researchers are trying to identify the best alloy for the task.
This has resulted in them firing pieces of grit at samples of metal using a gas gun at Cambridge University.
It is a critical investigation. The discs will be spinning faster than any wheel in automotive history; at top speed, the wheels will turn at about 10,200rpm, or 170 complete turns each second.
This will produce stresses at the rim that could be as high as 150 megapascals (about 1.5 tonnes per square centimetre), says Dr Glenn Miles, from Lockheed Martin UK, who is leading this research.
"Surface damage to the wheels is inevitable because they will be in contact with the floor of the lake bed," he told BBC News.
"But what we don't want to see is that any cracks generated at the surface then flow through and into the wheel. If a crack travels into the wheel, we may see large-scale catastrophic failure or plastic collapse of the wheel, and that's something we've got to avoid at all costs."
To claim the land speed record, Bloodhound will have to better the mark of 763mph (1,228km/h) set by the Thrust SuperSonic Car in 1997.
But the team behind the new project believes the latest car's superior aerodynamics, allied to the immense power of its Falcon hybrid rocket and Eurofighter-Typhoon jet engine, will take the blue and orange vehicle beyond 1,000mph (1,610km/h).
Three people who worked on Thrust are also engaged in the Bloodhound project.
They are driver Wing Cdr Andy Green, project director Richard Noble and chief aerodynamicist Ron Ayers.
Mr Ayres has defined a shape for the 90cm-diameter wheels, but Lockheed Martin has been asked to establish the best aluminium alloy from which to make the discs.
The investigation has included a series of gun experiments at Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory. Small chunks of grit are stuck to the front of a carrier cylinder, or sabot, and loaded into a barrel just ahead of a pressurised reservoir of helium gas.
When the 37 atmospheres of gas pressure are applied, the sabot accelerates to the far end of the three-metre barrel where it is abruptly brought to a halt, allowing the piece of rock to travel onwards to strike an alloy sample at 450-500m/s - the speed at which a bullet from a handgun would hit its target.
As the grit disintegrates, it digs out a small hole in the surface of the aluminium. Diagnostic tools and a super-high-speed camera are trained on the impacts.
"We're taking a frame - an image - every 20 microseconds. That's every 20 millionths of a second," explains Dr David Chapman from Imperial College London.
"The impact makes a crater which is the plastic deformation, but also we're looking for damage within the material.
"We recover the sample, we section it and then we look at it under a microscope to see if there are any tiny cracks that have opened up within the body of the aluminium that could pose a potential problem in the wheel on its second run."
To break the land speed record, a vehicle has to make two runs through a measured mile within one hour. The official record authorities will accept only the average of the two runs.
It is essential therefore that the discs are able to complete at least two journeys across Hakskeen Pan in South Africa's Northern Cape Province, the planned site of 2012's record bid.
The turn-around team already has a long list of tasks to prepare Bloodhound for its second run, including having to swap its spent rocket motor for a fully primed one. Changing the wheels as well is a job the team would like to avoid.
"Do we need to change the wheels after one run, five runs, 10 runs? When do you make that decision? The analysis we are doing will help determine when we should retire a wheel and put on a new one," said Dr Miles.
The forces the wheels will be subjected to at 1,000mph mean they have to be solid. The inflated rubber tyres used on conventional cars would be ripped to shreds in seconds.
The "low-speed" tests that will be done on a UK runway prior to Bloodhound being shipped to South Africa are a different matter, however.
For these shake-down tests, which will see the car travel at speeds up to 200mph, the specialist tyres used on aircraft will be sufficient. Bloodhound will be fitted with tyres that were originally designed for the old British Lightning fighter.
Twelve spares have been located for the purpose. They have an outer diameter of about 76cm but, importantly, they are slim enough to be used on Bloodhound.
"The Lightning required a very narrow tyre; the gear retracted up into a thin wing so there was a width restriction on the tyres," explained David Barker, the chief designer at Dunlop Aircraft Tyres.
"We still have the moulds for the tyres but they would need some conversion work to fit them in our modern manufacturing processes. It's cheaper to buy up spare stocks."
These tyres are probably 15 to 20 years old. Dunlop will give them a full service before they are fitted to Bloodhound.


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Port Lions help out the Men's Shed
Portarlington Lions Club presenting a lathe to the Men's Shed community group. Shane O'Neill (Lions PRO), Glen Ankers (Men's Shed), Noel Brennan (Port Lions president), Darren Byrne (Men's Shed co-ordinator). Willie Murphy (Lions Club zone chairman).
The valuable wood turning machine was funded by the lions club (through the community) to enable the "shedders" expand the variety of projects they can take on.
Port Mens Shed members were delighted with the generous donation, one of many made by the Lions since the shed was founded 15 months ago.
Mens Shed groups are non profit voluntary organizations, formed to offer men with time on their hands a place to work on projects, learn new skills, and most importantly enjoy some company over a cuppa.
The Port group meet up every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm in the Alert training centre, Botley Lane.

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The resurgence of completely new set of models that can cope with the advancing technology may have rendered your old Android tablets useless. These obsolete tablets can never give the value that you are expecting by selling them online. It can leave you in a situation where you abandon the usage of the old device completely. Still, old tablets have other good uses as well, that will be of much help to you. Here are some of the best possible uses you can find in an old Android tablet.
Universal Remote Control
It will be surprising for you to discover that your old tablet can aid in home automation. Using it as a universal remote can help in controlling many of the appliances in your homes. Any devices connected over Wi-Fi can be controlled using the tablet. You can make use of any remote control apps for this, such as Peel Smart Remote, AnyMote Home, etc.
Security Camera
The front and rear camera in the tablet can act as a security camera for your homes and offices. There are many apps available that makes this possible such as AtHome Video Streamer. You just have to make sure that you mount it on a stand and place it at the best vantage point for good coverage.
Digital Photo Frame
Rather than relying on costly digital photo frames the tablet is a good alternative for this very purpose. It offers a lot of functionality than conventional digital photo frames. Apps such as Photo Slides available for download at the Google Play Store will enable displaying the photos automatically. Just make sure to keep it near an outlet for charging and use a stand to ensure proper support for the device for easy viewing.
Digital Library
With eBooks gaining immense popularity nowadays, your old tablet can be modified to use as a storehouse of information. Large memory capacity and the big screen will make reading and reference interesting. Meanwhile, connecting to the internet opens up a whole world of information that is easily accessible through the tablet.
Wi-Fi Extender
Setting your old Android tablet as an extender for Wi-Fi is yet another useful function. This will provide numerous benefits, as it will help in providing increased coverage of the Wi-Fi network across the home. Installing them is easy, as you just have to connect the tablet to the router. Then using apps like Hotspot Control or FoxFi will help you convert the tablet into a hotspot easily.


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If you're a fan of Boracay's D' Talipapa restaurants or seaside, dampa in Sucat and Daang-hari, you will definitely love the sosyal version of seafood (paluto) market at The Boiling Seafood located in Alabang Town Center (In front of Marygrace). Every seafood are freshly delivered from "The Philippines Seafood Capital" Roxas City! For sure, family and barkada will enjoy this place!
I like how customers can customize order in 3 steps:
- Step 1: Choose your kind of seafood – Crab, shrimp, clam or mussel,
- Step 2: Choose a sauce Sweet Chili Garlic, Butter Garlic, Cajun, Coconut Curry, or "Crab Fat",
- Step 3: Choose level of spiciness, you may want it tame, mild, or get "wild."
I enjoyed everything (shrimp, crab, calamari, clams, mussel, pork ribs steak, buffalo wings, Mr. Paul Genito (the owner) served!
The Boiling Seafood is more than just a seafood, they served other pork, chiken and beef too! Check here for their complete menu.
This is surely a "Must Try" for people down South!
The Boiling Seafood is located at Alabang Town Center, opens from Mon-Sun 11:00 AM to 10:30 PM, and they deliver call them at (02) 511-8232.
Thank you Paul for inviting us to have a taste of The Boiling Seafood best sellers!


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Useful online reading resources
There's a wealth of authentic reading material available to teachers and learners online. News reports, blogs, reviews, social media posts, advertisements, shopping sites and magazine articles allow us to create lessons that give learners access to language used authentically. There is also a range of useful reading materials specifically for learners of English that teachers and learners can exploit.
Below are four useful resources that teachers can use to create interesting and level-appropriate online reading lessons for their learners, as well as websites that learners can access themselves. Click on the link to each one and answer the following questions.
- What level of learner is it appropriate for?
- What age of learner is it appropriate for?
- Does the site provide a complete reading lesson or do you need to build a lesson around a text?
- Might it be useful for your learners?
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Reflect and share
- Which website would you use the most, do you think? Why?
- What other online resources do you use or know of where teachers and learners can find useful reading material?
Share your answers to both these questions in the comments. If you can, share links to any useful online resources you know, and say a little bit about why the resource is useful and/or how you use it on the Padlet wall here.


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Graham is a Fellow of Oxford Leadership.
He is a senior course leader and an expert facilitator who has over 25 years of diverse experience in the field of executive learning and leadership development. Graham is also a qualified Executive Coach specialising in leadership and team development. Based in the UK Graham works in English.
Graham has been at the forefront of Oxford Leadership's open Self Managing Leadership® programmes across Europe and in the UK for over a decade. His most recent activities include the delivery of leadership and team development programmes to Oxford Leadership's clients BASF, Akzo Nobel, Metro, SEB Bank, Roxtec and Telefónica O2, Teito, Lufthansa, Ferrovial, Novartis, Vedior, Pepsico and more recently, Damen Shipyards Group. He is also involved in delivering Senior Leadership Programmes at the Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands and major cultural change programmes across NGO's, including the British Red Cross and Oxfam.
Graham is a certified Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, holds a Diploma in Business Coaching, has an advanced certificate in Executive Coaching, and also holds an Advanced CIPD Certificate in Psychology for Trainers. He also holds a post-graduate diploma in Leadership and Change, awarded by the University of Exeter Business School, where he is currently studying for a Masters Degree.
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National Retail Properties Earnings Preview
National Retail Properties (NYS: NNN) hasn't been able to establish an earnings trend, bouncing between beating and falling short of estimates during the past fiscal year. The company will unveil its latest earnings on Friday, Aug. 5. National Retail Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust.
What analysts say:
What our community says:
The majority of CAPS All Stars see NNN as a good bet, with 71.9% giving it an "outperform" rating. The majority of the Fools are in agreement with the All Stars, as 75.9% give it an "outperform" rating. Fools have embraced National Retail Properties, though the message boards have been quiet lately, with only 29 posts in the past 30 days. National Retail Properties' bearish CAPS rating of two out of five stars falls short of the Fool community sentiment.
Revenue has now gone up for three straight quarters.
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Your overselling Buffy's strength, Braugi. She's no where near 3 to 4 ton lifting strength. If she was that high, she wouldn't have struggled breaking chains, hand-cuffs and what not. She's barely above comic Cap's strength level, IF that.
Hulk (TV)
Wonder Woman (Linda Carter)
Steve Austin (6 Million Dollar Man)
Buffy Summers
Wonder Woman (Linda Carter)
Steve Austin (6 Million Dollar Man)
Buffy Summers
Hulk (TV) (Never did see him run, so who knows how fast of a runner he is. I've seen him jog, but not run. Then again, I only watched a few episodes of that borefest TV show).
Wonder Woman (Linda Carter)
Buffy Summers
Steve Austin and Hulk (TV)
Hulk (TV) Vs. any of them on the above lists. I think Hulk wins against any of them one-on-one.
Wonder Woman (Linda Carter) Vs. beats everyone one-on-one, except Hulk.
Steve Austin Vs. Buffy or Angel. I think Steve beats either one-on-one due to his superior strength.
Buffy Summers Vs. Angel. Didn't they already fight? Buffy wins, but loses to everyone listed above.
It's interesting that a hero/villain performs one amazing feat, or use a power they haven't used for 20+ years, and that automatically propels them to a high status despite scans and evidence to the contrary. I don't know what is worse, selective feat picking that has only been done once or twice 20, or more, years ago or ignoring evidence from scans or the lack thereof. We need to stop putting our favorite heroes/villains on pedestals and start putting them where they really belong. But it's evident that people never will because they would rather accuse others of cherry picking feats, when they don't, and being 'morally superior' when they aren't. I guess being honest and as fair as possible only opens one up to being the target of childish accusations and fault finding by those who insist on acting petty and childish. What happened to a good debate between two civil, mature, adults?
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Study: Magazine Readers Like Food
There are tons of ads in magazines, but which ones actually work? That is, which ads get consumers to go buy the stuff being advertised? Citing a study by a print advertising research firm, Ad Age says that above all, people respond the most to food ads.
The study took into account reader reaction to over 90,000 print ads, and logged which ones moved consumers to purchase the item after seeing the ad. Of course, the stats are a bit flawed because most people would take a chance at buying something that isn't expensive, but no matter! Studies are fun.
The number one ad? This one on the right, for Kraft Natural Cheese. 86 percent of the people surveyed said that they'd get crazy and buy some cheese after seeing the ad. The rest of the top five involved either a food or a beverage, and they were all inexpensive.
Apparently we are a nation of hungry risk takers.


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Thanks to Wrestling Inc. reader Doug F for sending in these results from last night's WWE live event in Evansville:
* Apollo Crews, Goldust, Rhyno & Slater beat The Club & Miztourage
* Asuka beat Alicia Fox
* WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore beat Cedric Alexander to retain
* Elias sang. Kane came out and choke-slammed him. Braun Strowman then came out and he and Kane brawled which ended with Braun putting Kane through a table
* Sasha Banks & Bayley defeated Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville and Alexa Bliss & Nia Jax in a triple threat tag team match after Sasha made Mandy tap.
* "Woken" Matt Hardy beat Bray Wyatt
* Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan beat Samoa Joe & The Bar


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Android Nightmare: 2D Horror Uncanny Valley's Demo
We've had a gander at the android nightmare of Uncanny Valley before, at its dark laboratories draped in synthflesh and filled with mannequins and metal skeletons. Now you can wander those frightful places, ducking behind servers and fleeing from horrible things, as developers Cowardly Creations have release a demo for their 2D survival horror. Boo! Don't worry, that was just me attempting to startle you with onomatopoeia, not a robot trying to assume your identity… this time.
Uncanny Valley gives a small taste of life as an android research facility's night watchman, who's been having awful nightmares about shadowy figures coming for him. And then the androids start coming for him. At times you need to sneak and hide to avoid them, while others you're fleeing in terror. Replaying the demo, I was pleased to discover that one time when they'd caught me wasn't the only possible outcome. I hadn't known, because the game had kept on rolling, but if I'd kept my cool I could've done and seen more. Uncanny Valley shies away from outright killing players, see.
Dying and repeating bits over and over makes games not scary, Cowardly say, so they'll try not to do that too often and settle for crippling you at times. Eventually. The demo's lacking the health system (which will be a bit like Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth's locational boo-boos and treatments) as well as inventory limits.
It still shows the tone they're setting, flitting between overt nightmares and nightmarish–which is probably worse. It's wandering close to that "Is this all a dream?" territory without ruling out that androids are RIGHT HERE RIGHT NOW LOOK. Or a trailer. It's only a trailer. This time.
Uncanny Valley doesn't have a release date beyond "autumn" yet but pre-orders are open at the discounted price of €6.99 (about £5.50), with the promise of a Steam key.


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What are dermal fillers?
Dermal fillers are also known as "soft tissue fillers". They are a substance which is injected below the surface of the skin. The purpose of dermal fillers is for the patient to look more young or more beautiful after treatment.
What are dermal fillers used for?
Dermal fillers are used to enhance appearance or to treat ageing. They can be injected under most of the skin of the body, from the scalp to the toes. They can be used to for volumising or to treat folds or wrinkles, or to reshape the face. Popular areas for the use of dermal fillers include lips, cheeks, chin, nose, forehead, jawline, temples and hands.
Are dermal fillers safe?
Dermal filler injection is a medical procedure, and like all medical procedures it carries risks. Tens of millions of treatments have been performed world wide for many years. Complications do occur, see below for the potential risks
Are dermal fillers painful?
As there are needles going into the skin, the procedure is not without pain, but most patients will tolerate this because they love the results.
How to reduce the pain with dermal fillers?
There are multiple ways to reduce the pain associated with dermal fillers:
- Topical anaesthetic prior to procedure
- Ice during procedure
- Happy Gas inhalation
- Local Anaesthetic, is in most fillers, but can also be used on its own as a blocking agent
How to reduce the swelling and bruising with dermal fillers?
There is some evidence that Arnica and Bromelain may reduce the swelling and bruising.
Some people take antihistamines.
With their doctor's approval, patients can stop their fish oil and other drugs associated with bruising prior to treatment.
What are the risks of dermal fillers?
There are the common risks, which are swelling and bruising, which occur with a high proportion of treatments. Whenever the skin is penetrated by a needle there is a risk of infection. The rare but important risks include vascular occlusion, nodules and blindness.
What is the cost of dermal fillers?
Cost of fillers depends on type. Prices at a reputable clinic with experienced doctors typically start at $750 per syringe. Biostimulators range from $900-$1200 per syringe.
What is the satisfaction rate of dermal fillers?
The satisfaction rate is high. The retention rate reveals how much patients love filler ie once they have it, they want to have it again.
How to choose a good injector of dermal fillers?
You should choose a reputable clinic. First look at the website. It should have the names of the doctor/s responsible for the treatment. It should list their training and their professional associations. It should show the names of those who are injecting at the clinic. If in Australia please choose the name on the website and check that they are on the AHPRA register. If they are not on the AHPRA register, or are suspended, DO NOT GO THERE.
If it is a mobile number, do not go there.
Choose someone with many years of experience. The most experienced non-surgical cosmetic providers are those who are Fellows of the following 3 Colleges:
In Australia, there are only 3 Colleges which focus on non-surgical cosmetic medicine , CPCA (Cosmetic Physicians College of Australasia), ACAM (Australasian College of Aesthetic Medicine) and Australian College of Cosmetic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine. These Colleges list their Fellows online.
Look at the before and afters and the social media. Is it the style that you like?
Read the website. Do they have multiple doctors available? Is there a doctor onsite at all times.
For further information on this topic, please review the following post: "How to choose a good injector".
How often should I get dermal fillers?
This depends on where your face is starting and how much change you are wanting. Once you are satisfied, you should have dermal fillers every 6-12 months. Prior to that, in the building phase, you should have filler every 1-4 months until you reach your goals and change over to the maintenance phase
How does the doctor know where to inject the dermal fillers?
This is art and science, and your result is determined by where the doctor chooses to place the product, so the doctor's skill in face design is paramount to aesthetic success.
What other procedures can I have with dermal fillers?
Patients often combine fillers with antiwrinkle injections, laser and threadlifting
Can I get dermal fillers while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
How long do dermal fillers last?
Dermal fillers of different types have different longevity. Typically they may last 9 months to 2 years
Immediately after treatment with a dermal filler, there may be a slight redness, swelling, tenderness or an itching sensation in the treated area. This is a normal result of the injection and generally disappears in a few days.
The initial swelling after a lip, nose or tear trough treatment may last longer. If symptoms persist or other reactions occur, please contact your doctor at The Manse.
Where possible, please use the 3 Cs of post-treatment outlined below, as well as any other instructions given by your doctor.
- Apply a cool compress for 10 minutes every hour of the day or treatment (do not apply ice directly on your skin)
- Avoid strenuous exercise for 24 hours
- Do not expose the area to intense heat (eg solarium or sauna)
- Avoid pressure on treated areas for the first few nights (ie sleep on back if possible)
- Pain relief such as paracetamol may be taken as directed by your physician
- Consider a topical treatment such as Restylane Recover cream to help calm and sooth your skin.
- Consider in clinic or at home LED. (Available from The Manse)
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
- Do not use AHA, Retinols/Vitamin C therapy or oil-based makeup for 24 hours
- Avoid facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments and microdermabrasion for 2 weeks after treatment (unless advised by your injectable doctor). Please check with your physician before undergoing other facials within this time.
- Do no massage the treated area unless instructed by your physician.
- There is a small chance that a treatment may induce an outbreak of facial cold sores in patients with a previous history.
- No makeup until the day after the procedure is ideal
Lip Filler
- Do not smoke for at least 24 hours after having lip injections. Even better, take this opportunity to give up smoking altogether.
- Do not wear lipstick for 24 hours
Nose Filler
- Do not wear glasses for 24 hours after having nose filler injections
- Dermal filler products are long lasting but not permananent
- Clinical trials and practitioner experience demonstrates that the duration of a dermal filler increases the more frequently you repeat your treatment
- Most patients choose to have follow-up treatments 1-12 months after an initial treatment
- Lips are generally retreated after approximately 1-6 months. After several treatments some patients may only require lip filler treatment every 9 months to 1 year
- Further treatment within 4 weeks after initial treatment may be necessary to achieve an optimal correction
- There are some areas, especially including tear troughs, nose and lips, where for safety and aesthetic reasons, the treatment will be optimal if it occurs over multiple treatment sessions. For many patients with tear trough filler, at least 3 sessions will be required.
- In general at The Manse, our recommendation is that patients have a treatment Today, then review at 1 month and further treatment on that day if improvement still wanted, then review monthly until goal is achieved and then retreat in 6 months then 6 months then yearly.


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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced plans to terminate a merger agreement with Marriott International in favor of an all-cash offer from a consortium led by Anbang Insurance Group.
STAMFORD, Conn.-- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) ("Starwood") today announced that it has received a revised binding and fully financed proposal from a consortium consisting of Anbang Insurance Group Co., Ltd., J.C. Flowers & Co. and Primavera Capital Limited (the "Consortium"), that the Starwood Board of Directors, in consultation with its legal and financial advisors, has determined constitutes a "Superior Proposal," as defined in Starwood's merger agreement with Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) ("Marriott").
Under the terms of the Consortium's proposal, which contains definitive documentation, the Consortium would acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Starwood for $78.00 per share in cash, an increase from the $76.00 per share proposal made by the Consortium on March 10, 2016. Pursuant to separate agreements entered into by Starwood, Starwood stockholders would additionally receive consideration in the form of Interval Leisure Group ("ILG") common stock from the previously announced spin-off of its vacation ownership business, Vistana Signature Experiences, and subsequent merger with ILG, currently valued at approximately $5.67 per Starwood share, based on the 20-day VWAP (volume weighted average price) of ILG common stock ending March 17, 2016. On this basis, the Consortium proposal and the ILG transaction have a current value of $83.67 per share. The Starwood Board believes that the binding and fully financed proposal from the Consortium provides a high degree of closing certainty.
Under the terms of the merger agreement with Marriott, Starwood stockholders would receive 0.92 shares of Marriott International, Inc. Class A common stock and $2.00 in cash for each share of Starwood common stock. Based on Marriott's 20-day VWAP ending March 17, 2016, the merger transaction has a current value of $65.33 per Starwood share, including the $2.00 cash per share consideration. Starwood stockholders will separately receive consideration from the spin-off of the Starwood timeshare business and subsequent merger with ILG of approximately $5.67 per Starwood share, based on the 20-day VWAP of ILG common stock ending March 17, 2016. On that basis, the merger with Marriott and the ILG transaction have a current value of $71.00 per share.
On March 18, 2016, Starwood notified Marriott that Starwood had received the binding proposal from the Consortium that Starwood's Board has determined that the Consortium's proposal constitutes a "Superior Proposal" and that Starwood's Board intends to terminate the Marriott merger agreement and enter into a definitive agreement with the Consortium. Consistent with the terms of the Marriott merger agreement, Marriott has the right until 11:59 p.m. ET on March 28, 2016 to negotiate revisions to the existing merger agreement between Marriott and Starwood so that the proposal from the Consortium no longer constitutes a "Superior Proposal". Starwood will negotiate in good faith with Marriott during this period, and the Starwood Board will consider in good faith any changes to the Marriott agreement that Marriott may propose during this period.
Starwood is not permitted to terminate the Marriott agreement to enter into the Consortium's binding agreement unless the Starwood Board has determined that the Consortium's offer continues to be a "Superior Proposal" once the negotiation period with Marriott has concluded, and taking into account any revisions to the existing Marriott agreement that are proposed by Marriott during this period. The Consortium has confirmed that its offer will remain outstanding until the expiration of Marriott's negotiation period.
In light of these developments and the resulting need for Starwood to be able to provide sufficient time for the filing or mailing of additional information regarding these developments to its stockholders, Starwood is postponing its Special Meeting of Stockholders, which was scheduled to be held on March 28, 2016, to a date that we will establish after consultation with Marriott. Starwood's Board has not changed its recommendation in support of Starwood's merger with Marriott.
Lazard and Citigroup are serving as financial advisors and Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP is serving as legal counsel to Starwood.


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How one Erasmus alumnus ended up at a big London bank and more about the power of networking
Alumnus Ibrahim Kaya felt Dutch universities needed something like EUR Connect, and he's glad the network is now operational. Kaya adds that coaching and networking are what got him his job as an Analyst with Citi. A conversation about his remarkable career, and a chat with one of his coaches, Marcel van der Kooij.
Ibrahim Kaya (1990) completed his bachelor Economics and Business Economics at the Erasmus School of Economics (ESE). Today, he's an Investment Banking Analyst at Citi, currently on a stint in Amsterdam after having spent two years in London. He voluntarily brings up the subject of networking and how useful it can be. 'I was very happy to get an invitation to join EUR Connect. I did my master's in the US, at the University of Rochester in upstate New York. Over there, it's very common to be part of an alumni network. I missed that in the Netherlands.'
In the end, it was networking that helped to land him a position at Citi. 'I wanted to work for a global bank in London, but I didn't know many people in banking. I took it upon myself to contact people who worked there.'
Personal investigation
How? Simply by looking them up on LinkedIn and the alumni database of the University of Rochester, finding out who went to the same university and where they were employed. 'Gradually, I'd become interested in investment banking. Especially mergers and acquisitions. I wanted to work for a big global bank. Many of them have their European headquarters in London. I needed specific knowledge to get a foot in the door, such as: how to distinguish myself during the selection process and what technical knowledge would be required?'
Even while completing his master's, Kaya started applying for jobs. 'It's not easy to get in, an internship is actually a requirement. I wrote to alumni from both Rochester and Erasmus University with a request for advice and guidance. During Christmas break I visited London and had a lot of coffee meetings with alumni in London.'
Trusting people
'Naturally, I had to do a lot by myself in the end. But guidance and advices from the people I connected with, were very helpful.' 'They'd all been through the same thing; had found themselves in a similar position at one point, and were very willing to help. Although it's not a common thing to do in the Netherlands, in the States it's perfectly normal. Rochester has widespread alumni networks and certain positions are mostly filled from these networks.'
Early last year, Ibrahim received an offer to come and work for Citi's Amsterdam office, and he accepted. Who knows which country is next. When it comes to big decisions, he consults with people he trusts. One of them is Marcel van der Kooij, his former high school economics teacher in The Hague. 'He played an important role in my development, he made sure I made progress in school and passed my finals. When he became CEO at Giving Back, I signed up.' The goal of this organisation is to provide students who are considered high potentials but can't rely on a professional network, nor role models in their immediate environment, with the tools they need. Ibrahim Kaya became president of the board of the student body in 2012. One who immigrated from Turkey at age five, who switched high schools at one point because he got into trouble and who now has a wonderful career at Citi.
Best advice
'To me, Marcel was a natural mentor, even though officially he wasn't. Everyone arrives at certain crossroads in life where they need someone's advice. When I need to make a decision, I consult with as many people as I can. I love sparring with Marcel. He's been involved in my personal development since my school days. He'll ask incisive questions that make me think.'
It's the most important advice Kaya can think of, to both students and recent alumni – always go to experienced people for advice. People who themselves have moved up in their career, who once were exactly where you are now. Says Kaya, 'Now Rochester and Erasmus students interested in investment banking are beginning to ask me for advice. Whenever I can help them, I'm happy to. It could be tips, or contacts. For me, it will be 30 minutes and a cup of coffee at the most, but for someone else it could be life-changing. Things start with coffee and you never know where they might end.'
'The most important advice I can think of, to both students and recent alumni: always go to experienced people for advice.'
Alumnus Ibrahim Kaya (1990), analyst with Citi
Marcel van der Kooij is course manager at Nova College (an institute for adult education) in The Hague. He went to Erasmus University to study Economics for one year ('not a resounding success') and subsequently became an economics teacher as well as team leader at a school in The Hague. That's where he met Ibrahim Kaya – the latter a so-called 'problem student'. Not to Van der Kooij's knowledge, however. 'The person I met was a polite, intensely driven young man who simply didn't feel he fit in.' Kaya made an impression because he wanted to combine Economics with his Science & Technology profile, an unusual choice. Van der Kooij says, 'I was impossible to plan, due to the fact that economics and physics were scheduled at the same time. I told him - if you really want to, you can go and take economics as an extra subject, but you'll have to do it on your own. He finished all his assignments in time and passed a great exam.'
Van der Kooij adds: 'I admired his ambition. Later on Kaya told me: "The fact that you believed in me got me through." He had no family members at hand to stimulate him intellectually.'
Marcel van der Kooij moved on to become CEO at a society called Giving Back; a mentor platform aimed at encouraging youth to help them realise their ambitions. It introduces students to people and companies that can either serve as an example or have the power to inspire them.
Marcel and Ibrahim stayed in touch on a personal level as well. According to Marcel, 'He wanted to improve his English, so I advised him to move to an English-speaking nation. He decided to enrol in Summer School in Boston, and then he wanted to stay on for his Master's. A big step, but he wrote such great papers that he was accepted for three Master courses, among which the one in Rochester. An attitude like his will get you far. He stands to conquer the world.'
Finding motivation
To see Ibrahim Kaya show an interest in international banking was a bit of a surprise for Van der Kooij – how would a likeable guy like Kaya survive in a world commonly known as a viper's nest? 'One day I asked him. He said: "But don't they have to have at least one person who's willing to do the right thing and remain honest?".'
On the subject of coaching, Van der Kooij says, 'The Dutch typically don't like to stand out from the crowd. Or ask for help. Even though a little bit of help can get you very far. Secondly, the educational system in the Netherlands is largely focused on knowledge transfer, whereas students need coaching as well. They need to become confident and find out what motivates them.'
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Ibrahim Kaya is a member of EUR Connect. You can also expand and leverage the power of your network, by connecting to present and future leaders found among Erasmus University alumni, scientists and students.


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Marvel Comics will run a storyline in which a prominent superheroine contracts cancer, according to a report.
Bleeding Cool claims to have heard from an alleged inside source that either Captain Marvel, Red She Hulk, Invisible Woman or Rogue will be stricken by the illness.
The plotline is part of Marvel's ongoing efforts to raise cancer awareness. The publisher teamed up with Komen For The Cure earlier this year to release a series of variant covers to highlight the issue.
Marvel also released the One Month To Live miniseries last year, the story of a man who develops terminal cancer and superpowers after being exposed to toxic chemicals.
The website notes that the Carol Danvers incarnation of Captain Marvel could be the most likely candidate to feature in the storyline as her predecessor Captain Mar-Vell died of the disease in a previous comic.
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Series of business activities that work to provide fresh white meat, bio energy fuel (biogas) and community transformation
Explain your project idea (2,000 characters)Ecogen is a social enterprise that works to provide fresh and well processed indigenous white meat and white meat products which is more nutritious. This will be made possible by engaging rural youth and women to supply the livestock to ecogen through contract farming and our rural partnership model which equips them with resources and trainings for them to become Agri-entrepreneurs. In this way, we shall create a win-win platform for the low income rural farmer, for us, and for the consumer. Providing a consistent supply of high quality chicken meat to the market will thereby alleviate the supply constraints faced by small holder famers in Malawi and the world, leading to provision of ready market for farmers, a reduction in poverty and hunger at large. EcoGen will also be providing to its farmers, the construction and installation and maintenance of biogas digesters. The Mission is to develop innovative ways of turning organic wastes into wealth and clean energy for our clients to contribute to a low carbon pathway for Malawi. This will ease pressure on our mothers, sisters, children and young brothers who face a daunting task of fetching firewood every day as this will provide them with clean energy to use for cooking and generating electricity and which is environmental and healthy friendly. The enterprise offers 6 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which include: No Poverty, No Hunger, Good Healthy, Renewable Energy, Climate Actions, Good Jobs and Economic Growth.
Who are the beneficiaries? (1,000 characters)rural women and youth will benefit from the trainings and resources given to them to become entrepreneurs and asked to supply the livestock to ecogen which will not create job opportunities for them, but also provide them with ready market of their livestock and ease the supply constraints hence providing fresh white meat people in Malawi at all times, reducing poverty and hunger at large. The biogas produced from this waste will give our youth and women farmers the opportunity to optimize their production and make it easier for anyone to fight against global warming. Biogas is also a cheap source of energy that reduces the destruction of trees while producing high quality organic fertilizer that farmers can use to improve crop yields. It is a clean source of energy and its one way of recycling wastes and reducing pollution.
How is your idea unique? (1,000 characters)Rural-partnership model: this equips vulnerable people, women, and youth in remote rural and areas with the training, and resources needed to become entrepreneurs. This will enable them to consistently supply the livestock for processing and sell to customers. The business will encompasses the whole value chain from the production to end market user. This will reduce the post-harvest losses of the farm produce, provision of ready market, reduction of the poverty and no hunger. The installation of the bio-digesters, will enable them to manage the wastes properly which offers clean environment and provide clean and reliable energy Job creation: EcoGen will be recruiting young qualified veterinarians and engineers as franchise holders to provide animal health services to farmers and technical services for biogas constructions, installation and maintenance.
Idea Proposal Stage (choose one)
- Prototype: I have done some small tests or experiments with prospective users to continue developing the idea.
- Pilot: I have started to implement the idea as a whole with a first set of real users.
Tell us more about your organization/company (1 sentence and website URL)provision of fresh white meat by engaging rural youth and women to consistently supply for processing, and in the process, providing installation, construction and maintenance of bio-digesters to the farmers for biogas production.
Expertise in sector
- 1-2 years
Organization Filing Status
- Yes, we are a registered social enterprise.
In 3-4 sentences, tell us the inspiration or story that encouraged you to start this project.11 million Malawians from rural areas (a majority of the Malawian population), live in poverty, spending less than a dollar for a living and do not have access to reliable and clean energy. However, this is due to inadequate financial resources to start profitable farming, and training needed to succeed and break the cycle of poverty.
Please explain how your selected topic areas are influenced, in the local context of your project (1,000 characters).The use of charcoal and firewood has resulted in cutting a lot of trees which in turn has led to soil degradation and this has resulted in reduction of crop produce. there has also been drought and flooding due to climate change and this has has affected amount of farm produce per family which has led to hunger and poverty as Malawi is Agro-based economy country.
Who will work alongside your organization in the project idea? (1,000 characters)Ecogen has a well-qualified and experienced team who have managed to join both local and international agencies. They have also clear track record in leading and establishing a number of businesses that are contribute to societal change. We have Clement Kandodo who is the Founder and the Chief Executive Director of the company, he has 3 years professional working experience. Victor Mhango is the chief technical advisor, he has 11 years professional working experience and he is the founder of ziweto vet shops and Honey Company in Malawi. Kevin Gomez works as Chief Marketing and Resource Mobiliser Advisor. He is a Global Health Corps Fellow and he has 4 years working experiences. Ras Lameck Machira works as a Project Manager and he has over 15 years working experience. We are also going to partner with two organisations namely: International Conservation and Clean up Management and Ecosystem Based Adaptation for Food Security in Africa (EBAFOSA).
Please share some of the top strengths identified in the community which your project will serve (500 characters)Provision of Clean energy to 90% of Malawians who don't have access to reliable energy and are forced to use charcoal and firewood which is a threat to the environment. Job creation: our rural partnership model will equip rural youth and women farmers with resources and trainings for them to become successful entrepreneurs. farmers will be able to make informed decisions and be able to produce more farm produce to feed their families and to support them financially.
Geographic FocusAfrica
How many months are required for the project idea? (500 characters)12 to 24 months
Did you submit this idea to our 2017 BridgeBuilder Challenge? (Y/N)
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A wind turbine abatement order issued to Kingston Wind Independence comes with an extra spin.
A wind turbine abatement order served to Kingston Wind Independence comes with an extra spin.
The issue before Kingston's Board of Health Monday night was to consider adopting an order that would mitigate acoustic annoyances for neighbors of the wind turbine Independence. Preliminary findings of a study conducted in March showed that the turbine exceeded the state's maximum allowable noise levels measured at a nearby Schofield Road home, reaching 10 decibels or more on two occasions. Turbine neighbors have complained ardently of excessive noise continually compromising their family life during the past two years. After several hearings on the matter the Board of Health charged counsel Jay Talerman with drafting an appropriate abatement order.
Talerman's draft order – made in consultation with stakeholders from the town, KWI, the state Department of Environmental Protection, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and consultants Harris, Miller, Miller, and Hanson (who conducted the study), and adopted by the board Monday – calls for "a modification at the very least if not an outright shutdown" of turbine operations from midnight to 4 a.m. when the wind is traveling from the south or southwest at eight meters per second or more at the turbine hub.
This order will be in place year round, although that is subject to future review. Talerman said arrangements were underway for another study to be conducted this summer. If favorable results are shown, the board could on its own or on KWI's initiative modify the order.
HMMH will conduct an ambience study this summer during planned shutdown maintenance. CEC representative Nils Bolgen said turbine sound then can be laid over that to determine whether the sound is too loud.
By "modification at the very least," Talerman intended that KWI have the right to put the Independence into "a so-called low noise mode."
Mitigating the turbine noise could mean it would have to shut down. But KWI will have the option of using technology to control the turbine during wind speeds around eight meters per second to slow it, reducing its noise level. Talerman said KWI is working now to effect that. He added that it is hard for KWI, at this time, to make quick decisions based on wind direction and speed. But, he said, if KWI can control when the low noise mode goes on or off based on wind speed, the turbine could operate 24 hours a day.
The order states that if KWI is unable to regulate the turbine appropriately, then it must shut down. If KWI does employ a low noise mode it must conduct a study within 90 days of implementation to confirm compliance.
The acoustic study showed that during the hours of 1 and 3 a.m., when ambient noise is diminished, sound from the turbine becomes more present. When other noise variables, Talerman noted, such as highway traffic or wind speed, increase, then the turbine sound becomes less present, to within state noise allowances. Talerman noted that while the hours in question ranged from 1 to 3 a.m., it was determined that conditions at that time could be extrapolated to additional hours, thus his recommendation of the midnight to 4 a.m. timeframe.
KWI attorney Alan Shoer offered his client's preference for a "mitigation strategy outside of an order of abatement," a negotiated arrangement with the town that would be worked into KWI's agreement to operate. He presented the position that KWI had taken on the project already sited, permitted and approved by the town. He suggested that the town's ordering a slowdown of the turbine would essentially also ask itself to change characteristics inherent in permitting the project in the first place.
Board of Health Chairman Joe Casna interjected that his board's charge was not to discuss permitting or the town's contract with KWI, rather it was to mitigate the nuisance factor created by excess noise under certain conditions.
Talerman made it clear that his proposed order was designed to be flexible – protecting the neighborhood while providing least interruption for the turbine operation. He said KWI had the right to operate the Independence as long as it didn't violate DEP regulations. He said the order provides mechanisms to revisit these issues.
Leland Road resident Sean Reilly challenged the appropriateness of KWI conducting its own study. Talerman said the study would be conducted within the same parameters. "It would enable us to compare apples to apples." He also said that if self-monitoring by KWI were violated, that would put the company at risk. "They haven't given us any reason to think they'd give false data."
Reilly's wife, Doreen, said the turbine should have been tested at maximum power. Talerman said that when the wind exceeds 11 meters per second the wind noise increases, raising ambient sound and lessening the turbine acoustic effect below the violation level. "You wouldn't even hear the turbine at all," he said.
Doreen Reilly concluded remarks with an impassioned plea for help in ridding the nuisance noise.
The board voted 4-1 in favor of adopting the abatement order, which was served to KWI Tuesday. Board member John Breen voted against it. During brief board discussion he said he thought the science may be incomplete.
"This is one of the most well written documents I have ever read," Casna said later. "The science and facts were there, the results of the study were there. It was well backed up. I'd be shocked if it was challenged or overturned."
Casna noted the support of selectmen, the Green Energy Committee and the state agencies.
"The important part is that the entire community was actively involved," he said. "If we go forward in this spirit we'll be just fine."
Town Administrator Bob Fennessy said the order would be posted at the town's website, www.kingstonmass.org.
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Kylie Jenner's Show Life Of Kylie To Be Re-Cut After It's Called Boring
Kylie Jenner's solo reality TV show is reportedly undergoing some adjustments to make it less dull
We never thought anyone would think that Kylie Jenner's life is boring. Like hello, she's literally living most people's dream life.
But after the reaction from fans and critics, the whole Kardashian empire is now reportedly in panic mode because the show has been branded boring.
"The show was a disaster – no-one liked it. The whole family is panicking and the rest of the series is now being re-cut to make it more exciting," an insider has told The Sun.
"Everyone's worried that Kylie's life isn't exciting enough for viewers who want drama and fighting. They want to include more footage of her sister, Kim, as they think people will tune in to watch then," the source adds.
More Kim! Probably not what Kylie wants to hear.
Publicly at least Kylie's momager, Kris Jenner, seems happy with the performance of the show. She's posted on social media about how well Life Of Kylie performed in the ratings.
Kylie has retweeted the message, in a not-so-subtle attempt to silence those people trying to throw shade.
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Research, development and trades concerning the powerful Proxmark3 device.
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No it does not revert back. The only change is the vendor & product id thats changed. I've mention on other threads that this change will confuse all "detection" of HID vs CDC. However rest assure that icemanfork is cdc. You need to go back ut subversion r750 or even older to have a HID device.
However when the vendor/product id changes, ususally the com port changes on windows, and for linux ppl, you may need to update your blacklist file. There is an updated one on github www.proxmark.org/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=28774#p28774
Tried changing VID/PID no difference. Only time it shows up as CDC on Mac is if i flash lua version boot room and flash. When I install the newest versions of boot room and flash. Shows up as hid on Mac.???
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Girlfriend bonding is equally as important as spending time by yourself. It's empowering to spend time with girlfriends sharing stories, swapping tips, giving opinions, and belly laughing for days in a row. I think I have found the perfect recipe for a just that!
It starts with a destination of your choice, add girlfriends for spice and mix in a few excursions here and there. Let the conversations marinade and Voila the recipe is complete!
Jacquie and I went for a road trip up to the Okanagan to spend time with our BFF and partner Bonnie for a little girlfriend bonding of our own. The road trip gave Jacquie and I lots of time to catch up and reconnect before arriving at Bonnie's house.
We started out with a day of stimulating conversations which really got our creative juices flowing. Being in the same room together allowed us to really get the others vibe!
We went to Genesis Designs Tattoo and made a memory together that can't be removed…easily! What a powerful moment that was for all three of us. If you missed it check it out, Tara Cronica Ink'd at Genesis Designs Tattoo.
What's a girlfriend bonding getaway without a Spa experience. We had ours at The Predator Ridge Spa. I chose a facial which was a combination of two, Aveda Green Science Facial & Enbrightenment Facial. If I had to describe my facial in one word it would be 'Spiritual'. For 60 magical minutes I was pampered by Michelle Snider. Michelle's hands and expertise made my entire facial heavenly and just when I thought it couldn't get any better…it did. My face, shoulders, chest, feet and scalp were massaged. My facial included hot lavender face wraps, essential oils, hot rock massage, brushed on luscious creams and gentle steam. I was massaged, cleansed, moisturised and reminded how wonderful it was to be a woman. I will definitely book an appointment with Michelle on my next visit.
The reconnecting with Bonnie and Jacquie made our bond even stronger than it was before. It's important to have a place you feel safe to express yourself and girlfriend getaways are the perfect venue. We hope that coming here to Tara Cronica to visit gives you a sense of that girlfriend bonding experience when you can't create an excursion of your own. We are all on the path to enlightenment and welcome you to join us on ours. We hope we make you feel comfortable to add your comments or let your voice be heard through this medium.
These moments together have reminded me how lucky I am to be surrounded by friends who are so amazing, non judgmental, giving and effortless to be around! Svaha !


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Shehla Masood murder: Women architect, contract killer nabbed
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New Delhi: Making headway in the Shehla Masood case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a woman architect and a contract killer she hired to kill the activist in Bhopal last August, said an official Tuesday.
The accused identified as Zahida Pervez hired a contract killer whose name the agency refused to reveal. Both were arrested from Bhopal Tuesday.
"They are at present in CBI custody and it is believed that Pervez had some personal rivalry with the RTI activist," said the official.
The 32-year-old Masood was shot dead in broad daylight in front of her house. The CBI took over investigations into the case three weeks after the murder.
A CBI team from Delhi arrived in Bhopal Monday to take over the investigations.
The team, comprising Joint Director Keshav and Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Arun Bosra, reviewed the investigation done so far.
The Bhopal unit of the CBI had been looking into Shehla's murder since the first week of September and even announced a reward of Rs.5 lakh for anyone giving information leading to the arrest of the assailants.
However, as it failed to make any headway in the matter, the probe was handed over to the Delhi team.


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Logo created for Circus of Magazines™, an online marketplace for magazines. It combines an open magazine and a circus tent in order to represent the online community and by extension the website, a place where magazine lovers gather to buy, sell and exchange magazines. The challenge consisted of avoiding any clichés while keeping in mind the client's desire to incorporate a classic circus feature in the mark. The final result is a simple and memorable logo and a mark that works well for stand-alone usage.
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Walter Maroney
Farmers Insurance Agent in Dixon, CA
Walter Keif Maroney, IVAbout Me
As your local Farmers® agent in Dixon, CA I am looking forward to 10 years in the business. I help customers like you identify the insurance coverage that best fits your needs. This process is straightforward and personalized to help make you smarter about insurance. I have the knowledge and experience to help you better understand your coverage options--whether that's auto, home, renters, business insurance and more. I am also a rotarian who is involved in the community and a proud member of the chamber of commerce.
Give me a call at (707) 676-2100 and I'll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
Languages Spoken: English
Insurance Products Offered
Auto Insurance
Comprehensive coverage? Collision coverage? Deductibles? Medical Payments? Where to begin? Your local Farmers agent can take the mystery out of selecting the right Car insurance coverage for your needs and budget. Get started with an online Auto insurance quote and learn about our insurance discounts that can help you save money.
Home Insurance
Your home is perhaps your most valuable possession, so you'll want to make sure your insurer has withstood the test of time. Farmers® has been providing insurance products for over 80 years, and will be there in the event disaster strikes and your home is damaged in a fire or due to another covered cause of loss. Plus, get competitive rates with our multi-line insurance discounts. Get a Home insurance quote now.
Life Insurance1
How much has your life changed in the last few years? Whether you've purchased a home, gotten married, had children or started a small business, it's a good idea to review your Life insurance policy. Call me today so you can create a plan to help provide financial support for those who depend on you.ADFL029AWS 9/17
Renters Insurance
Your landlord may have an insurance policy, but if there's a fire in your building, that policy may not cover your possessions. That's why there's Renters insurance. Get a Renters insurance quote to see how affordable it is to protect your personal belongings.
Business Insurance
Managing your small business can be complex, selecting the right Business insurance for your unique operation doesn't have to be. No matter the type of business, a Farmers agent can help you customize an insurance package to reduce your risk and protect your investment. Request a Business insurance quote today to get started.
Motorcycle Insurance
As a motorcycle enthusiast, you're all about adventure and fun. The last thing you want to worry about is whether you have the right Motorcycle insurance policy. Talk to a Farmers agent about Motorcycle insurance discounts such as rewards for responsible riders and insuring more than one bike with Farmers.
Recreational Insurance
When enjoying the great outdoors, you shouldn't have to be thinking about your insurance coverage. Make sure you have Recreational insurance coverage from an industry leader. Whether you own a boat, travel trailer, ATV or Motor Home, Farmers Insurance has flexible coverage options and insurance discounts. Contact a Farmers agent to get a quote.
Umbrella Insurance
You work hard for the things that are important to you. For added coverage above and beyond the liability limits of your Auto or Home insurance policies, a Personal Umbrella insurance policy can provide added protection for your assets and future earnings.
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What's in a catchy tune? Historically, everything from brand loyalty to revolution. Music is a central part of popular culture; it is entertaining and provides a socially accepted medium for the repetition of messages (popular songs are played over and over again). Music offers a powerful, yet largely untapped, medium to communicate messages and create positive attitudes around all types of issues, such as health, HIV/AIDS, conflict prevention, human rights, etc. Crucial to using music as a strategy for social change is the marketability of the product, good music and good messaging with the ultimate goal of creating a popular culture that internalises the message.
CMFD's music is all written and produced by founder and director Daniel Walter, working in collaboration with talented musicians across the continent. Our music gets people moving, while passing along messages about everything from HIV to women's rights to preparing for a disaster.
CMFD produces original music for each radio drama. The music is used as the theme song, and also packaged and promoted as a single track that radio presenters can use to both publicise the drama and raise awareness of the issues. The music incorporates traditional and modern beats and rhythms, and the lyrics contain subtle messaging.
Thuthuzeleka Music
Be Ready Theme Music
Hungry Cities Theme
Crossroads Drama Theme Music
Zaphamban izindlela music
Mahlabathe Speaks music
Bravos do Zambeze music
Piste Croisee Theme
Along with ongoing music production, we've also developed several projects that use music as a central part of the communication strategy (see list to the right).
From Chamanculo HIV Campiagn
Cara Triste (live recording)
From Humbanane
Switha Hela
Alertos da Vida
Protege Sua Vida
From Musicians Against Xenophobia
Turning of the Tables
We prefer to whole songs, but every once and a while we shorten things up and create quick, catchy jingles
Senegal Reproductive Health campiagn
We believe that music for kids should be just as well produced as music for adult audiences. In some cases, we've even worked using a participatory process to include young people in every aspects of writing music and lyrics.
Vamos Ler Music
Desperta Mocambique
What's in a catchy tune? Historically, everything from brand loyalty to revolution. Music is a central part of popular culture; it is entertaining and provides a socially accepted medium for the repetition of messages (popular songs are played over and over again). Music offers a powerful, yet... Read More...
With musical influences spanning across the continent - from a new take on marrabenta to Senegalese mbalakh and Nigerian afro-beat, and even samba, with some smooth sounding jazz thrown in the mix, Sigauque Project is a pan-African musical journey on the Mozambique stage. With two singers and a... Read More...
Supported by the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) in Mozambique, CMFD worked with the residents of Chamanculo, a peri-urban community of Maputo, to create music and illustrated comic stories to promote HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention, and inspire youth to know their... Read More...
The community of Yeoville is home to a diverse and large migrant community, coming from every corner of the world. On 21 May, kicking off Africa Week, CMFD and the Africa Diaspora Forum, with support from the Foundation for Human Rights, hosted a pan-African celebration that included a music... Read More...
Musicians from Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe put xenophobia on the cultural agenda in a musical initiative to get people talking about discrimination. South Africa, especially Johannesburg, is home to thousands of foreign Africans. Some are refugees, fleeing persecution and seeking asylum;... Read More...
As part of efforts to combat violence against women and promote human rights, Community Media for Development/CMFD Productions and the Johannesburg-based Mozambican youth group Alertos da Vida - with funding from the Global Fund for Women - released an Afro-Jazz compilation, Humbanane. Produced by... Read More...
Undertaken while CMFD Director Daniel Walter was working with IRIN Radio the "Safe Journey Campaign, " and produced in CMFD Studios, the project used music and radio documentary production to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS, targeting Sesotho-speaking audiences of Lesotho and South... Read More...
Click here to read about Sigauque Project.
Click here to download an pamphlet about CMFD's Music for Social Change'


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Unique Gift Ideas under $15 - Gift Giving Without Busting Your Budget
When you are on a tight budget, but still want to give meaningful and unique gifts, whether it is a Mother/Father's day gifts, Christmas gifts, Birthdays, Valentine's Day or gifts for special occasions, here are some unique gift ideas under $15 that you may want to consider.
1. Unique Gift Ideas under $15 : Contact Lens
Go wild and look delicious all day and every day with new colors for the eyes. Give them contact lens.This unique gift will surprise your loved ones and they will thank you for it. Most contact lenses are now available in both prescriptive and non prescriptive lenses. Therefore, you can practically give it to anyone.
Bella Contact lens for instance, offers 2 lenses per box and is available in several colors at below $15 per box. There are other brands as well, but you might not be able to get them at below $15.
'The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides'
~Audrey Hepburn
2. Cool Gift Ideas Under $15 : Care for the Environment
Why not give your loved one membership to an organization that cares for the environment and its natural resources?
Sierra Club is America's largest environmental organization. Their $15 annual membership fee entitles you to a free backpack, subscription to their magazine, membership to the local Sierra Club chapter, invitation to outings near or away from your place of stay, and discounts on their other products and products and services of other companies that supports green energy. (You may also opt for annual membership higher than $15).
This is an added bonus in addition to protecting the country's environment and natural resources.
Offer on the free backpack is for a limited time only. Check their website for more details.
'Thank God men cannot fly, and lay waste the sky as well as the earth'
~Henry David Thoreau
About The Sierra Club
3. Gift under $15 for Kids & Adults : Giant microbes
If you have a great sense of humor, give a Giant microbe this season. They are bizarre toys based on actual microbes that cause everyday diseases. In fact, they have more than 75 different designs based on various bugs, viruses and microbes that cause common ailments such as cold, stomach ache, cough, hay fever, rubella, etc.
They come in various colors, sizes and form and some are priced below $15. Surprise your friend with this unique gift.
'Language is a virus from outer space'
~William S. Burroughs
4. Weird Gift under $15 : Break your own Geodes
Geodes is a geological rock formation which was once bubbles in volcanic lava. It contains cavity that is lined with crystals.
Giving Geodes as a gift is exciting as there is no way of telling the crystal formation that is inside the Geodes, not until you break it open. That is the part that gets everyone all excited!
The Geodes kit normally comes in a pack of 10 geodes measuring about 1-2inches.
To break, put the geode in a bag (or sock) and give it a steady smack with a mallet.
The kids will enjoy and love this.
Geodes are unique gifts and are available at below $15.
'To give and not expect return, that is what lies at the heart of love'
~ Oscar Wilde
5. Natural Gift under $15 : Grow your own Sprouts
If a person is into healthy food, then you may want to consider this unique gift - growing your own sprouts.
Fresh sprouts are healthy and is rich in antioxidants, protein, vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll and amino acids. Sprouts also contain enzymes that help digest themselves, thus leaving your body free to do other things.
It has also been claimed that sprouts are the absolute fountain of youth!
To eat sprouts, you can add it to your salad or soup and they also taste great on toast.
The Sprouter (sprout growing device) is available at below $15. You may have to pay extra for the seed and the price varies on the seedlings that you choose (alfalfa, broccoli, buckwheat, etc) The device is not bulky and is easy to use. It is only 6 inches in width and will look great in your kitchen.
"As long as there is life, there is a potential; and as long as there is a potential, there will be a success! You will sprout again when cut down! You will rise again even when you fall!"
~ Israelmore Ayivor
6. Cheap Gift Idea : Give a Field Guide to the Constellation
Jonathan Poppele's book " Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations" is an ideal gift for a peaceful and inspiring stargazing activity. The book organized the constellations by degree of difficulty in locating the constellation. Each entry features the interesting details, history and simple instructions for locating and recognizing the constellation.
Give this book as a gift and let your love one enjoy the night life!
"Nevada...a land that is geology by day and astronomy at night"
~ Richard G. Lillard
Stars And Constellations
My Other Hubs on Buying Gifts
If you are looking for electronic gifts, then check out this article for some cool and unique ideas.
If you are not sure what to buy for your man, then consider Perfume Gift for Your Guy.
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