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The Juneau Empire reports a bear fell through a skylight Saturday at Alicia Bishop and Glenn Merrill's home as they were preparing for their son's first birthday party.
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The couple also took refuge and watched as the dazed bear recovered enough to sample some cupcakes intended for the birthday party. They were then able to shoo it off.
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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. -- As far as Roland Russell was concerned, he wasn't far enough along in his golf game to take a beating.
The decision to play the PineHills course at Myrtlewood Golf Club turned out to be a wise decision for Russell and his two travel partners from Leominster, Mass. What they found was a golf course that would make them want to play more, not give up the game altogether.
"I think it is very golfer friendly," Russell said. "Based upon your handicap, I think it has its own challenges ... I think there are advantages for each type of player."
At any point during a round, two or three consecutive great shots can be the difference in five or six strokes on the card. Manipulating this course, however, is a start-to-finish affair. The slightest slip-up can affect your overall feel of just how well -- or poorly -- the day went.
"My game is to play bogey golf," said Russell, a 25 handicap. "So, for me, to get bogey is a great thing. To get par, it's another range. To get birdie, it's another range. I think this golf course definitely has opportunities for every person who wants to play it, depending on your skills."
For most, those skills better include accuracy.
PineHills at Myrtlewood Golf Club: The course
The average player on the PineHills course at Myrtlewood Golf Club doesn't have the knowledge it took Denny Watson roughly a year to figure out.
For as tempting as it is to want to hammer the driver off the tee, you're better leaving it in the bag on some of the longer holes.
"I hit a 3-wood all last year," said Watson, a Myrtle Beach resident and Myrtlewood regular with a 15 handicap. "Playing last year, I realized I didn't need a driver on those holes, if not the whole course. I didn't even play with a driver the last two years."
It's a message the course regularly hands out.
"You don't need to hit a driver a lot of the times," said Keith Bloom, assistant general manager at Myrtlewood Golf Club. "You just need to keep it in the fairway. We try to warn them. The average golfer, they get on the tee box -- it doesn't matter if it's a par 4 or par 5 -- they have the driver in their hand. You need to hit it a little straighter, more position golf."
A handful of holes fit that bill.
Doglegs on Nos. 1, 3, 7, 8, 13 and 15 neutralize much of the distance of the 6,112-yard course (from the whites; it's 6,640 from the tips and 4,906 from the women's tees). Those holes level the playing field for the not-so-big hitters.
The golf course's last major renovation came in 2003, when it was switched to Bermuda grass from bent grass. It brought a much more consistent year-round feel.
The primary selling point of PineHills, though, hasn't changed since a redesign in the early 1990s.
"It's not a long golf course," Bloom said. "But it's a target-oriented course ... Most people say it's the tougher of the two, even though it's rated the easier of the two (vs. neighboring Palmetto) in course and slope. That has to do with the length. PineHills will not beat you up by being too long for the average player."
Myrtlewood Golf Club: Facilities and instruction
Myrtlewood Golf Club offers full-service individual instruction, split among three teaching professionals, a large driving range, and putting and chipping greens located steps from the pro shop.
Unlike the Palmetto course at Myrtlewood Golf Club, PineHills has a more traditional feel to its turn, with the pro shop and restaurant coming between No. 9 and 10. There are also four self-standing restrooms located along the course and a readily appearing beverage cart.
PineHills at Myrtlewood Golf Club: The verdict
One of the advantages of playing the PineHills course at Myrtlewood Golf Club -- located blocks from the Atlantic Ocean -- is that a lack of elevation variants makes it easier to judge distance, club, etc. Once on the green, players will find some extremely true surfaces.
Added together, it gives PineHills an easier slope and rating than Palmetto, even though Bloom admits it may be the more difficult of the two Myrtlewood courses. For the most part, repeat golfers tend to agree.
"It's challenging without being impossible, in terms of the approach to the green, the open fairways and large greens," Watson said. "I'm a fan of those.


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The leadership team provides strategic direction, oversight and guidance for the partnership.
Chair: Bill Simmons, CEO of American Leprosy Missions
Prior to joining American Leprosy Missions in 2010, Bill Simmons served as president and CEO of two nationwide retail chains. His two decades of business experience serve him well as he leads American Leprosy Missions to bring care and a cure to those affected by leprosy.
Having spent his teenage years in Democratic Republic of the Congo (then Zaire) with his missionary parents, Simmons developed a heart for those suffering from curable illnesses like leprosy and the societal persecution that often accompanies these types of diseases.
Simmons is vice president of the ILEP board of directors, an advisory board member for the Nippon Foundation's funding of the WHO Global Leprosy Program and a founding and executive member of the Leprosy Research Initiative. Also active in his local community, Simmons is part of Leadership Greenville Class 44 and chair of a local non-profit, All Good Things.
He holds a degree in political science from the University of Tennessee.
Vice Chair: Takahiro Nanri, Executive Director, Sasakawa Health Foundation
Professor Nanri is currently working as Executive Director, Sasakawa Health Foundation and Associate Professor, Faculty of Tourism and Community Studies, Atomi University, Tokyo, Japan. Other social activities include Board Member, Sasakawa India Leprosy Foundation, Board Member, Japan Society of Social Design Studies. Previously worked for Program Advisor and Program Director, The Nippon Foundation (Tokyo, Japan), Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc. (Washington D.C. U.S.A.), Deputy Director, Sasakawa Peace Foundation (Tokyo, Japan), Director, Sasakawa Central Europe Fund (Tokyo, Japan), Convener/Executive Director, NGO Forum on Asian Development Bank Inc. (Manila, Philippines), etc. He holds a Ph.D. in Community Development.
Jan van Berkel, Chair Executives Group, Leprosy Research Initiative
Jan is chair of the Executives Group of the Leprosy Research Initiative. As CEO of NLR, Jan leads an international team of 200+ staff working from 5 country offices in leprosy endemic countries. Prior to this position, Jan was in consulting and management positions in marketing, fundraising and communications for NGOs in Netherlands and Belgium. He also worked at Oxfam Novib for 15 years, where his titles included head of fundraising and director of campaigns.
Jan serves as President of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Organizations (ILEP) and chairs Goede Doelen Nederland, a Dutch Charities Branch Organisation. He is board member of the Trust Fund Dutch Haendel Society. He holds an MA in economics from Erasmus University in Rotterdam.
Arielle Cavaliero, Global Franchise Lead, Leprosy, Novartis
Arielle Cavaliero has dedicated five years at the Novartis Foundation to Leprosy. She led the coordination of the Leprosy Post Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) program. Working in close collaboration with the leprosy control programs of eight countries and their implementation partners, Arielle provided strategic leadership and technical direction for various aspects of this large and multifaceted international program.
Prior to joining the Novartis Foundation in 2012, Arielle gained experience working at the World Health Organization in Beijing and in Geneva, respectively. She received her Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Business from Brandeis University and studied in Argentina on Human Rights and Social Movements at the University of Buenos Aires.
Arielle holds a Master of Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, with a concentration in low and middle-income settings.
Erwin Cooreman, Team Leader, Global Leprosy Programme, WHO (observer)
Dr Erwin Cooreman studied medicine at the University of Ghent (Belgium), where he graduated in 1994. Following a short period as family physician in his home country, he worked as a volunteer for the Red Cross in a refugee camp in Burundi. He completed the Diploma course in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the Liverpool School in 1995 and immediately after that took up the role of Project Director of a newly launched leprosy and tuberculosis control project in Bangladesh, supported by Damien Foundation, a Belgian NGO.
In 2000 he joined the World Health Organization as Medical Officer for tuberculosis, leprosy and Buruli Ulcer and was posted in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Other WHO assignments, all in the areas of tuberculosis and/or leprosy, brought him to the Regional Office for South-East Asia, again Bangladesh and Myanmar.
Through distant education, he obtained the degree of Masters of Science in Global Health Policy from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In October 2015, he took up his position as Team Leader of WHO's Global Leprosy Programme. He is based in New Delhi. His main responsibilities include overseeing the formulation of global policies, strategies and guidelines; advocacy; partner coordination; monitoring and evaluation.
Alice Cruz, UN Special Rapporteur (observer)
Alice Cruz is External Professor at the Law School of University Andina Simón Bolívar – Ecuador. Her doctoral work in sociology focuses on the biosocial dimensions of leprosy and identifies, in countries where leprosy is an endemic neglected disease and in countries where it is an imported and rare disease, the different barriers to access to early diagnosis and to high quality care by persons affected by leprosy, as well as their social, economic, familiar and personal life conditions. She has worked with the Brazilian non-profit organization Movement for the Reintegration of Persons Affected by Hansen disease (MORHAN), where she was involved in the organization of the First International Symposium on Leprosy and Human Rights (Rio de Janeiro, 2012). Ms. Cruz participated in the elaboration of WHO Guidelines for Strengthening Participation of Persons Affected by Leprosy in Leprosy Services. She served as a member of the International Leprosy Association's Council (2014-2016). Ms. Cruz has conducted fieldwork in Portugal, Brazil, South Africa, Bolivia (Plurinational State of) and Ecuador, and has researched and written on the subject of eliminating leprosy and the stigma attached to it. She has interacted with various stakeholders including public health professionals, medical doctors, civil society as well as persons affected by leprosy.
Roch Christian Johnson, President, International Leprosy Association
After obtaining his medical degree in 1997, Dr. Johnson opened a Buruli ulcer center in Lalo,
Department of Couffo in Benin. From 1998 to 2003, he organized the management of Buruli
ulcer and leprosy patients in the Mono-Couffo region (detection, management, training of
health staff and participation in Buruli ulcer and leprosy). At this time, little was known about
Buruli ulcer. In order to improve the control of the disease, it was urgent to learn more about
its epidemiology and treatment. With the support of the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM,
Antwerpen, Belgium), Dr. Johnson started a research program, with the possibility to start a
PhD studies on the human and environmental factors related to Buruli ulcer.
In 2003, Dr. Johnson was appointed as Manager of the National Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer
Control Program in Benin. This position gave him the opportunity to develop the program
both for control and research. In 2005, he defended his PhD thesis at the University of
Abomey-Calavi with the support of the ITM, Antwerpen. After seven years as Manager of
Buruli ulcer control program in Benin he was recruited in 2010 by the Raoul Follereau
Foundation as regional advisor for Buruli and leprosy control in francophone Africa.
In 2016 Dr. Johnson was elected President of the International Leprosy Association at the last
International Leprosy Congress in September 2016 in Beijing, China. In addition to this
position, he is Associate Professor in Public Health at the University of Abomey-Calavi.
Mauricio Lisboa Nobre, Technical Advisor, The Brazilian Leprosy Program
Mauricio Lisboa Nobre is a physician who specializes in dermatology and leprology working in Natal (Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil). He has a Master of Science and Ph.D. in Tropical Medicine by the Oswaldo Cruz Foudantion (Rio de Janeiro). At Giselda Trigueiro Hospital in Natal he runs a state reference outpatient clinic for leprosy where doctors in medical residence are trained. Additionally, his main activities include the training of doctors and nurses from the Family Health Program for leprosy management and the support for field researches conducted by the Tropical Medicine Institute of Rio Grande do Norte Federal University, especially on leprosy epidemiology and contact tracing. In the past he worked as the Brazilian Representative for LEPRA (UK) and developed consulting for others ILEP members in Brazil (NLR and ALM) and for the Pan-American Healh Organisation (PAHO). He is member of the Brazilian Hansen's Disease Society and integrates the Technical Advisory Board for National Leprosy Program in Brazil.
Benedict Quao, Program Manager, National Leprosy Elimination Program of Ghana
José Ramirez, President, International Association for Integration, Dignity and Economic Advancement (IDEA)
José was born and raised in Laredo, Texas by loving parents and 12 siblings. When he was in high school, he was diagnosed with leprosy after multiple visits to medical doctors in Laredo and San Antonio and curanderos in Mexico. Once diagnosed, he was then involuntarily transported in a hearse to the U.S Public Health Hospital in Carville, Louisiana, where he was a patient for 7 years. His treatment involved experimental drugs that led to multidrug therapy (MDT). Persuaded by the Carville Medical Director, Louisiana State University suspended the policy of not allowing anyone with leprosy to work or attend school there, and José graduated with a bachelor's degree and master's in social work.
Since then, he has published his autobiography and made presentations on stigma in 18 different countries, including Vatican City. He is an international advocate for persons with disabilities and has experience in mental illness, autism, medical (liver transplant), trauma, and more. He also is the Managing Editor of "The Star," a journal started by patients at Carville in the 1930's. José is a board member for the International Association for Integration, Dignity and Economic Advancement (IDEA) and is a former board member of the American Leprosy Missions.
W Cairns S Smith, Emeritus Professor of Public Health, University of Aberdeen
Professor Smith is Emeritus Professor of Public Health at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences, University of Aberdeen. He was a member of the 7th WHO Expert Committee on Leprosy in 1998 and he was chair of the 8th WHO Expert Committee in 2012. He is a member of the WHO Guidelines Development Group and was a member of the WHO Technical Advisory Group on leprosy and formerly chair of the ILEP (International Federation of Anti-leprosy Associations) Technical Commission and the Leprosy Research Initiative steering committee. He was chair of the Scientific Committee for the 19th International Leprosy Congress in Beijing, 2016. He is a member of the LPEP steering committee and the scientific steering committee for PEP++. He has published around 300 scientific papers including over 100 on leprosy.
Geoff Warne, CEO, ILEP
Geoff has been involved in the leprosy world since 1981 in a series of management, leadership and governance capacities. After ten years in financial management for The Leprosy Mission in the 1980s, he spent 16 years in senior management roles with the leading organisation providing services for blind people in New Zealand, and acquired an MBA degree during this time. He then returned to London as General Director (CEO) of The Leprosy Mission International during 2006-2016.
Since August 2018 Geoff has been based in Geneva, Switzerland as CEO of ILEP, the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations – a federation of NGOs working on achieving a leprosy free world through focusing on zero transmission, zero disabilities and zero discrimination.


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Vibe magazine, the urban-music magazine founded in 1993 by Quincy Jones, is the latest victim of the media recession.
FROM DAILY FINANCE: A source with knowledge of the situation tells DailyFinance that the staff has learned the magazine is ceasing publication, and an assistant in the office of editor in chief Danyel Smith confirmed the news. No further information was immediately available. A call to Vibe Media CEO Steve Aaron was not immediately returned, nor was a message left for Smith.
Vibe enjoyed significant success in the late '90s and early part of this decade as hip hop and R&B became the nation's predominant forms of pop music. But in recent years the title has fallen on hard times under its new owner, the Wicks Group, which bought it in 2006. In February, it reduced its circulation and publishing frequency, cut salaries and moved employees to a four-day workweek to save money.


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The National Weather Service (NWS), Guam Weather Forecast Office advise trade-wind waves and swell will continue to produce hazardous sea conditions.
Many residents are off today and tomorrow due to the Christmas holiday and may have plans to be near the beach. To avoid serious injury, the Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) caution residents and visitors to remain out of the water or at the very least, to avoid east and north facing reefs and beaches until hazardous conditions subside. Rip currents will be life threatening. The following NWS advisories are in effect:
A beach hazards statement remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Tuesday afternoon. Persistent trade-wind swell has pushed large numbers of Portuguese man-of-war jelly fish toward the eastern and northern shores of the Marianas. The jellyfish have been seen on both the beaches and in the water.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay away from the waters and avoid touching jelly fish washed up on beaches as this can cause extreme pain.
A high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan along east facing reefs through at least Thursday morning. If caught in a rip current, yell for help. Remain calm and stay afloat while waiting for help. If swimming out of a rip current, swim parallel to shore and back toward the beach when possible. Do not attempt to swim directly against a rip current. Rip currents will be life threatening.
A small craft advisory remains in effect for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan coastal waters until 6 a.m. Thursday. East winds of 15 to 20 knots and combined seas of 8 to 10 feet will create hazardous conditions for operators of small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid sailing in these conditions.
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Technical Assistance Programme
Programme description
Main objectives
The programme aims to enhance the implementation of structural interventions undertaken by the other national sector- specific and regional programmes. Its objective is to set up and ensure the organisational conditions which would allow the smooth implementation of the ESIF interventions.
Funding priorities
The Programme will focus on three main priorities:
- the reinforcement of systems and processes of management and coordination including anti-fraud actions;
- the enhancement of human resources, administrative organisation and operation of entities involved in the implementation of ESIF interventions;
- the upgrading of the managerial and delivery capacity of beneficiaries.
Expected impacts
- As the OP "Technical Assistance" is a programme that supports the other national and regional OPs in terms of tools, procedures, human resources and capacity building of beneficiaries its impact can be reflected in the successful implementation of the other programmes.
- 933 staff will be supported to ensure the implementation of all OPs, on the basis of a sustainable Human Resources action plan;
- Publicity and information should be supported by approx. EUR 7,9 M;
- About 1,000 management checks and control system and payment checks as well as 2,300 quality controls should take place.
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- Cohesion Fund (CF): 60,836,342.00 €
- Regional Development Fund (ERDF): 154,045,398.00 €
- European Social Fund (ESF): 68,868,901.00 €
Thematic priorities
Financial information
Total OP budget: 359,158,577.00 €
Total EU contribution: 283,750,641.00 €View the data
CCI number: 2014GR16M3TA001
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How can I apply?
Qualified applicants must submit an application through ERAS (AAMC's Electronic Resident Application Service) before December 1st in order to be considered for the following academic year beginning July 1st. Learn more about the application process, and other information for applicants.
When is the interview deadline?
Interviews are offered typically by the end of September into October. Applications loaded late after this period may not reviewed because interview spots fill quickly. Interviews begin in early October and continue through the mid-January.
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For each interview date, there are typically four interview slots. The day of the interview, applicants should arrive at 7:00 a.m. The interview process begins at 7:30 a.m., with conference at noon. A tour of the facility follows conference and the interview process is completed between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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Will I meet any of the current residents?
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Studies show that this herb has antibiotic action.
how to: For tea, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon powdered root per cup, steeped 10 minutes. Up to 2 cups per day.
The "hip" is the part that remains when the petals fall off the flower. Rose hips contain vitamin C.
how to: For tea, 2 to 3 teaspoons per cup, steeped 10 minutes. Drink as needed.
This popular beverage herb can calm jangled nerves, relieve stomach distress, prevent ulcers,
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When chewed or chopped, garlic is a potent natural antibiotic; it also has anti-viral properties.
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Historically used to soothe sore throats, coughs, and upset stomachs, this beneficial bark is still
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Ginseng stimulates the immune system, helps protect the liver from toxics, and increases
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Despised as a weed, dandelion can help relieve premenstrual bloating.
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Several studies confirm feverfew's value in preventing migraines.
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This premier pregnancy herb is widely used to treat morning sickness and uterine irritability,
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Reheat if desired. Up to 3 cups per day. For a relaxing bath, fill a cloth bag with a few handfuls
of dried or fresh leaves, and run water over it.
This plant contains allantoin, which promotes the growth of new cells and gives it value as
a wound treatment. how to: Place a bruised leaf on clean cuts or scrapes. Cover with a bandage.
Warning: Do not use internally.
This herb is a powerful laxative. Senna tastes terrible, so most herbalists r allmend a
tincture or a allmercial product. To avoid abdominal distress, do not take more than the
package directions specify.
Research has shown that this bitter herb has diuretic and urinary antiseptic effects.
Use it in addition to mainstream medical treatment.
how to: One teaspoon per cup, boiled 10 minutes. Up to 3 cups per day.
Ginger prevents motion sickness and may help prevent the internal blood clots that trigger
heart attacks. how to: For motion sickness, take 2 to 3 capsules of 500 milligrams 30 minutes
before departure. For tea, 2 teaspoons powdered or grated root per cup, steeped 10 minutes.
Up to 3 cups per day.
allmonly used to treat colds and asthma, Chinese ephedra (Ma Huang) can also raise blood
pressure and cause insomnia and other problems. warning: Prior to using Chinese ephedra, seek
advice from a health care practitioner, especially if you arepregnant or nursing.
It should not be given to children under 13.
Licorice can soothe sore throats and treat ulcers.
how to: For sore throat, add a pinch of root to tea. For ulcers, 1/2 teaspoon of powder per cup,
boiled 10 minutes. Up to 2 cups per day. warning: Large doses can be dangerous.


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Lending Facilities
What is Margin Lending?
Margin lending enables an investor to borrow money, add it to their own savings or equity, and use the total for investment purposes.
When an investor borrows funds using a Margin Lending Facility, they choose their investments from and extensive list of approved managed funds and listed equities.
Why use a Margin Lending Facility?
By adding borrowed funds to your own funds, ie, by "gearing" your investment, the potential for greater returns is increased.
In general terms, a Margin Lending Facility will benefit the investor when the returns from the investment exceed the cost of borrowing. The greater rewards come from capital growth of the investments over a period of time.
In addition, some taxation benefits may be possible whether or not you are paying the highest marginal tax rate.
However, we strongly recommend investors seek professional taxation and financial advice before establishing a Margin Lending Facility.
Understanding the Risks
Just as gearing an investment has the potential to increase returns, it can also increase the losses.
A Margin Lending Facility needs to be supported by the investor's cash flow during times when the value of the investment falls. If the value falls, you may be required to invest further capital or reduce the loan balance – this is a margin call.
If you receive a margin call you will be advised of the alternatives available to you to restore the loan to security ratio to an acceptable level.
Investments need to be chosen carefully to take into account capital growth and tax effective income. A Margin Lending Facility should be used as a long term investment, rather than for short term speculative gain. It is the time in the market rather than the timing of the market that is important.
Example of a Geared versus Non-Geared Investment
This illustration uses an equity based managed fund for a Regular Gearing Facility.
Non Geared Investment
Invest $1,000 upfront, then $250 per month.
Total personal investment contribution = $31,000 (over 10 years)
Geared Investment
Invest as above, plus borrow $2,000 upfront, and an additional $500 per month
Total personal investment contribution = $31,000 (over 10 years)
Key Features
Two types of Margin Lending Facilities are offered:
Gearing Facility – for the larger, one-off or irregular investment amounts.
Regular Gearing Facility – for those wanting to make regular payments.
These facilities are available to individuals, companies and trustees.
Flexible repayment arrangements at competitive interest rates.
Choice of variable or fixed interest rate terms.
Extensive range of managed funds and share investments to choose from.
Quick settlement of loan applications.
No application fees.
Additional Information
|Gearing Facility
|Regular Gearing Facility
|Credit Limit
|Minimum $20,000
|Minimum $20,000
|Initial Loan Advance
|Minimum $20,000
|Minimum $2,000
|Initial Equitiy Contribution
|Minimum $10,000
|Minimum $1,000
|Cash and/or existing investments which are on our approved securities list.
|Cash and/or existing investments which are on our approved securities list.
|Additional Loan Advances
|Minimum $2,500
|Minimum $5,000 per month
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By Sara Sjolin, MarketWatch
LONDON (MarketWatch)—European stocks ended at their highest level since early June 2011 on Thursday, rising in a volatile trading session that saw a mixed bag of U.S. data and earnings reports send bourses swinging between gains and losses. .
The Stoxx Europe 600 index (STOXX:XX:SXXP) rose 0.2% to close at 276.18, fourth, consecutive daily gain.
European firms offer global clues
Earnings seasons in Europe is about to hit full speed and many of its bellwethers will provide clues about the pace of the global slowdown. MarketWatch's Sara Sjolin suggests five companies that merit closer inspection.
"We've had a very good week because of Spain. The problems are not over, but we're going in the right direction," said Koen de Leus, senior economist at KBC Group.
"I think investors think, if Spain is safe, then maybe Italy will follow as well. But it could also be the other way around. If Spain is safe, then the market will attack Italy," he said.
Among notable movers, Swiss food major Nestle SA (SWX:CH:NESN) (ETR:XE:NESM) dropped 1.7% after nine-month results showed a slowdown in growth in emerging markets. See: Nestlé sales beat expectations
Dutch painting firm Akzo Nobel NV (AMS:NL:AKZA) lost 4%, as it swung to a loss in the third quarter?due to a 2.5 billion euro ($3.28 billion) impairment on its decorative paints business. See: Akzo Nobel swings to net loss on impairment.
The broader stock market struggled for direction in afternoon action, after a round of U.S. data gave different assessments of the economy.
10 lessons from the market crash of 1987
The more things change, the more they stay they same, except they happen a lot faster now. Here's some wisdom from investors who were in the trenches 25 years ago when the stock market saw its biggest one-day percent drop.
See: More tips for market downturns:
• How do you take the plunge after a plunge?
• Stock crashes are money-making opportunities
• David Rosenberg: Protect your money
• Another crash like in October 1987 is inevitable
• The next market crash will be tweeted
• Crash memories aren't what you'd expect
• Crash of 1987 takes investors back to the future
• The 10 greatest market crashes
• 'Black Monday,' from those who were there
• How another market crash could unfold
• Take our poll: Do you expect another crash?
Initial jobless claims rose by 46,000 to 388,000 last week. Analysts were expecting a claims total of 365,000. See: U.S. jobless claims climb 46,000 to 388,000 and See: Ignore volatile jobless data: Hiring still slow
In addition, the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's index for manufacturing activity rose to 5.7 in October from negative 1.9 in September, beating analysts' expectations. See: Philly factory activity improves in October
U.S. stocks were mixed on Wall Street. See: U.S. stocks fall as jobless claims climb
After the European market close, attention turned to Brussels, where the European Council meets for a two-day meeting at 5:45 p.m. Brussels time, 11:45 Eastern, with analysts expecting few major developments.
"Of the current hot topics it is only the time path towards a genuine banking union that is on the agenda," analysts at Danske Bank said in a note. See: Euro rises, but don't credit the EU summit
"A Spanish request for a precautionary program and a two-year extension of the Greek program will be discussed on the sidelines, but we do not expect any clarification on the 'hot topics' before November," they said.
Chinese data
Investors also digested data from China, where third-quarter gross domestic product figures showed the economy grew by 7.4%, as expected, down from 7.6% in the second quarter. However, September data pointed to a pickup in economic growth, suggesting that the slowdown in third quarter could mark the low point in activity. See: China's GDP growth slows but may mark bottom
Mining firms moved higher after the data, with Rio Tinto PLC (LON:UK:RIO) (NYS:RIO) (ASX:AU:RIO) up 2.4% and BHP Billiton PLC (NYS:BHP) (ASX:AU:BHP) rising 1.7%.
The FTSE 100 index (FTSE:UK:UKX) added 0.1% to 5,917.05, although food and drinks makers were on the decline.
SABMiller PLC gave up 2.1%, after it flagged slowing demand in Latin America as it reported half-year earnings. See: SABMiller sales up, but Latin America demand slows
Unilever PLC (LON:UK:ULVR) (NYS:UL) fell 1.1%.
Royal Dutch Shell PLC (LON:UK:RDSB) (NYS:RDS.B) dropped 1.4%, after Goldman Sachs lowered its view on the European oil sector to cautious from attractive and added the U.K. oil major to its sell list.
The bank further reiterated its sell rating on French oil group Total SA (PAR:FR:FP) (NYS:TOT) , its shares declining 0.4%. Oil prices hovered around the flat line. See: Oil holds steady as dollar inches higher
Also in France, Pernod Ricard SA (PAR:FR:RI) gave up 2.4%. Peer firm Rémy Cointreau SA (PAR:FR:RCO) slumped 8% outside the main index in Paris, after the liquor producer reported that second quarter organic revenue growth slowed to 5.3% from a strong first quarter. Growth in sales of Remy Martin cognac slowed in Europe.
The CAC 40 index (PAR:FR:PX1) closed 0.2% higher at 3,535.18, with Société Générale SA (PAR:FR:GLE) up 2.5%.
In Spain, the yield on 10-year government bonds dropped 14 basis points to 5.32%, according to electronic trading platform Tradeweb.
The Treasury sold €4.6 billion in a debt sale, topping the target range at €4.5 billion, while borrowing costs dropped across all maturities on sale. See: Spain tops target to sell 4.6 bln euros of bonds
The IBEX 35 index (1058:XX:IBEX) , however, lost 0.3% to 8,100.30, with Banco Santander SA (MCE:ES:SAN) (NYS:SAN) down 1.6%.
Among German shares, ThyssenKrupp AG (FRA:DE:TKA) gained 1% after Exane BNP Paribas lifted the stock to neutral from underperform.
The DAX 30 index (XEX:DX:DAX) picked up 0.6% to 7,437.23.
Among other notable gainers, Nokia Corp. (NYS:NOK) inched 1% higher, after adjusted operating profit beat expectations. See: Nokia swings to adjusted operating profit in Q3.


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Radio personality, television host and producer Ryan Seacrest has been accused of sexual harassment. During the past month, women and men alike in Hollywood have been coming out against sexual abuse and harassment in the entertainment industry, accusing powerful, big name stars and producers like Harvey Wienstien, Kevin Spacey, James Toback, Roy Price and more.
Now, another name has been added to that growing list former American Idol host Ryan Seacrest. The star, who is also known for the countdown program American Top 40, the KIIS-FM morning radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest, and currently co-hosting Live with Kelly and Ryan with Kelly Ripa, has been accused of inappropriate behavior by a former E! News wardrobe stylist. Seacrest co-hosted E! News from 2006 to 2012 with Giuliana Rancic, but was eventually replaced with Jason Kennedy due to his busy schedule. He has also starred in a few films as himself, as well as executive producing multiple reality programs via his company Ryan Seacrest Productions, including Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Jamie Olivers Food Revolution. He is also set to return as host of American Idol when the singing competition returns to TV on ABC next year.
A new report on Yahoo! Entertainment reveals that the TV personality is currently under an open investigation, but Seacrest has denied all allegations that he sexually harassed the aforementioned E! News wardrobe stylist. The details of the allegations have not been made public, but Seacrest has released a statement. See his statement below:
Recently, someone that worked as a wardrobe stylist for me nearly a decade ago at E! News, came forward with a complaint suggesting I behaved inappropriately toward her. If I made her feel anything but respected, I am truly sorry. I dispute these reckless allegations and I plan to cooperate with any corporate inquiries that may result.
I treat all my colleagues with kindness, dignity, and understanding, as this is a principle thats core to who I am. Throughout my 25 years in the entertainment industry, the majority of my co-workers have been women, and Ive endeavored to foster a positive work environment of mutual respect and courtesy, as thats how I believe it should be. Im distraught that anyone or any situation would call that into question. Im proud of my workplace reputation, and believe my track record will speak for itself. Im an advocate for women. I will continue to support their voices.
Seacrests situation is a bit unlike the majority of the recent sexual misconduct allegations in Hollywood, as he seemingly chose to head off the story eventually becoming public by making it public himself now. Considering the amount of career damage suffered by other accused Hollywood figures such as Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, one wonders if these allegations will cause similar damage to Seacrest. Of course, with the details not publicly revealed, its impossible to know if what Seacrest is accused of would merit such a punishment, should E!s investigation not go his way.
Seacrest is of course just the latest prominent name to be accused of sexual harassment, assault, or misconduct in the last several weeks. Also recently added to that list were Sylvester Stallone, Jeffrey Tambor, U.S. Senator and former actor and comedian Al Franken, prolific director and producer Brett Ratner, and Tom Sizemore. At the rate things are going, Seacrest may be the latest to be accused, but he probably wont be the last.


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Herman and RosieBook - 2013
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Herman and Rosie are lonely in the big city. Will jazz music bring them together?
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This is one of my all time favorite picture books. Herman, a crocodile, and Rosie, a deer, both live in New York City but have never met each other. Each are on a journey to pursue what they love... which just might end up including each other. A perfect story, creative illustrations, and hope. <3
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City life can be busy, bustling . . . and lonely. Two musicians find a satisfying friendship in this musical journey set in the always exciting Manhattan, New York.
I loved the illustrations in this book about finding friendship in a big city. It was honestly kind of more an adult book about friendship than a children's book -- in that I think adults would relate more to the action in the story -- but it works for kids too.
Written by an Aussie, author Gus Gordon has created the first picture book I've ever seen to successfully put its finger on the simultaneous beauty and soul-gutting loneliness of big city life. The fact that it just happens to be a fun story about an oboe-tooting croc and deer chanteuse is just icing on the cake.
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Herman and Rosie are city creatures through and through. Herman is a croc with a penchant for hotdogs and yogurt and playing his oboe out the window of his 7th story home. In a nearby building, Rosie the deer likes pancakes and jazz records and singing in nightclubs, even if no one's there to hear her. Neither one knows the other, so they continue their lonely little lives unaware of the potential soulmate nearby. One day Rosie catches a bit of Herman's music and not long thereafter Herman manages to hear a snatch of a song sung by Rosie. They like what they hear but through a series of unfortunate events they never quite meet up. Then Herman gets fired from his job in sales and Rosie's favorite jazz club goes belly up. Things look bad for our heroes, until a certain cheery day where it all turns around for them.
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Fidel Dungeon Rescue is a cute and lean puzzle crawler
A lovely little dog goes down into a deadly dungeon in Fidel Dungeon Rescue [official site], a dungeon-crawling puzzle game released last night. It looks a lovely lean little one, with each level being a one-room grid with monsters, power-ups, and treasure activated by moving onto them. But it's a puzzle game really, about optimising a route to hit as many monsters and treasures as possible without dying. I'd be playing it now if I didn't have ugh work.
Fidel is a good dog, off to rescue grandma from this terrible dungeon. Fidel moves square to square, automatically picking up or fighting whatever's in there, but cannot return to a visited square. It's like, er, what's the name for these puzzles? You know the sort: you plan a route through a place, touching each square only once. Loads of games do this. Surely it has a name, or at least a mother game used offhandedly as a genre name? [Update: like a Hamiltonian path, expect Fidel doesn't make you visit every square.] Anyway! Fidel does that. That's one puzzling element.
Combat is another. Each monster behaves differently, with some only vulnerable from certain angles or by attacking smaller parts, or being peaceful until you spill blood near them, or… that's more to figure out and take into account when planning your routes. Killing enemies levels you up, which gives more health and therefore expands your range of possible moves, and coins fuel items too. Lots to consider as you dive into dungeons. Plus boss battles!
Each level is short but they're procedurally generated, so there's plenty to return to.
I'm reminded a bit of 868-Hack, another lean and puzzle-y dungeon crawler.
Fidel Dungeon Rescue is out on Windows and Mac through Steam for £5.09/7,64€/$7.64, which includes a 15% launch discount available until the 8th.
Fidel is made by Daniel Benmergui, Jeremías Babini, and Hernán Rozenwasser, with financial help from the Indie Fund. You might remember Benmergui from drowning word-rearranging puzzler Today I Die and story-creating puzzler Storyteller, which- oh hey! Storyteller is back in development! Last I heard, it was on hold but Benmergui's website lists it for a 2018 launch. Nice.


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Annika Fehling & Dana Cooper
Visby, Texas
Dana Cooper from Texas and Annika Fehling from Visby met and they decided to make an album together. They recorded this album in a day and the results are very convincing.
Their voices seem to be made for each other and the sparse backing is perfect. Cooper's "Bird On The Wing" is intimate and uses bird-metaphors to describe love. "When The Rain Comes Down" sees Fehling take the lead convincingly and Cooper harmonizes with her. "Good for You" sees the pair being perfectly in synch and elevating the song. Fehling and Cooper have a synergy that makes the listener feel right at home.
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Clearly, the Marines are looking to send a strong message to the Taliban, hedging their bets that most of the local fighters will either melt away or be defeated, allowing ISAF and ANSF forces to be viewed as the winner for the first time in years. The jury is still out on whether Nicholson's gamble to announce the operation ahead of time will pay off. So far, initial reports state that most of the residents (up to 90%) have yet to leave Marjah, likely because of intimidation from heavily entrenched Taliban forces. Additionally, insurgents have reportedly constructed tunnels and bunkers, brought in heavy weapons, set booby traps and strewn landmines around Marjah. One local Taliban commander, Qari Fazluddin, told Reuters some 2,000 fighters were ready to fight in Marjah, the group's last big stronghold in the southern province. "We don't have jets and tanks but we have already planted hundreds of roadside bombs to inflict high casualties on the invading forces," said Fazluddin, the Taliban commander. This may indicate that the Taliban's stranglehold on the town and desire to maintain this control/influence is stronger than initially assessed.
- BG Nicholson and Afghan Brig. Gen. Mahayoodin Ghoori held a shura, or leadership council, several days ago with Marjah's most important district elders where they encouraged them to convince residents to stay inside once the fighting begins
- Beginning on 04 Feb 2010, Afghan and British troops launched a helicopter and ground advance south through Nad Ali towards Marjah
- On 06 Feb 2010, the British press reported that U.S. Navy SEALs and British Special Forces began infiltrating the town, airlifting in on "kinetic" missions during the night. It was later reported that as many as fifty specifically targeted insurgents were killed during the raids. The following day, coalition forces dropped leaflets which were aimed primarily at the militants, listing several of their commanders by name and warning fighters to leave the area or be killed.
- On 09 Feb 2010, the pace of the shaping operations increased. Approximately 400 troops from 5/2 Stryker Brigade along with 250 Afghan Army soldiers and their thirty Canadian trainers moved to take up positions northeast of Marjah.
Additionally, the Afghan government plans to provide a more enduring security presence in the area. Yesterday, Hanif Atmar, the Afghan interior minister, told a group of about 350 elders from Marja's main tribes that when Operation Moshtarak ends about 1,000 police officers will be assigned to help keep the Taliban out – composed mostly of local residents. "Give me your sons," Mr. Atmar said, "and we will make a national police force with them." These ANP forces will be bolstered by US elements that will likely remain in the town for several weeks, occupying temporary outposts as they stand up local government councils, begin projects to improve essential services, and dissuade the Taliban from returning. With a limited number of troops available, however, ISAF will not be able to remain here in force for too long. Within 1-2 months, I would expect a minimal ISAF presence (maximum of 1x US BN), making it difficult to consolidate any gains in the long-term.
Whatever ISAF and ANSF forces stay behind will not only have to battle the Taliban for influence, but will also need to provide an alternative to poppy that can provide some sort of sustained, long-term economic support for the local populace. Although the Taliban may be brutal and extreme, they have served as good business partners for the people of Marjah for several years. A recent Reuters article highlights this challenge: "Our poppy business is booming under the Taliban. We don't want the government, we want the Taliban," said Abdul Ahmad, a farmer. "When the government destroys our only income, why should we support it?" Ensuring long-term economic (and political) support to locals is necessary to ensure the militants do not come back. "If this operation is a show of force then it is not going to work," said Haji Usman, a Marjah tribal elder. "The government needs to bring all public services that we are looking for -- schools, clinics, mosques, electricity and jobs for young boys to get busy instead of fighting for Taliban."
Let's hope that ISAF forces heed Haji Usman's advice and are able to achieve three critical and enduring effects with Operation Moshtarak: 1) clearing the town of Taliban fighters; 2) holding the physical terrain and retaining influence over the populace; and 3) building local capacity in terms of governance, economy, and essential services in order to provide an enduring alternative to the Taliban. Failure in any one of these difficult objectives will not only mean a loss in Marjah, but will also have strategic implications in terms of building momentum and support for the Afghanistan surge.


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Having already made headway into the digital frontier last year, video game subscription service GameFly is now ready to expand its sphere of influence into the world of mobile. The company's aspiring for greatness, announcing this morning that it plans to begin publishing iOS and Android titles as early as this summer. And that's not all, folks: we can expect to see the GameFly GameStore, a gaming-oriented competitor to the Play Store and Amazon AppStore, sometime this fall. In addition to its goal of being the biggest and baddest kid on the block, GameFly intends to don the role of philanthropist, setting aside a fund to assist struggling devs who might just need a few extra bucks to finish the next mobile masterpiece. If you fall in this category, the company's already accepting submissions, so read through the press release below to get all the necessary details.
GameFly to begin publishing smartphone apps, will launch its own Android game store
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LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GameFly, Inc., the leading video game service, announced today its plans to begin publishing mobile games for the iOS and Android platforms, as well as launching the independent GameFly GameStore for Android later this fall. Continuing its foray into digital initiatives, the company has set aside a game development fund to work with mobile developers that are in the process of making a great game, but need the extra resources to publish and promote their titles. GameFly will also expand its mission to be the top resource for all gaming needs, offering expertly curated Android games in the GameFly GameStore with thousands of the best games and daily deals. With its large social network for gamers, game discovery will also be made easier via friend recommendations, and ratings and reviews from fellow gamers.
"GameFly is dedicated to giving consumers the best user experience possible, and to be their single destination for console, PC and mobile gaming needs," said Sean Spector, GameFly co-founder and SVP of Business Development and Content. "We plan to be a leading player in mobile games by launching our retail GameStore for Android and helping to fund mobile developers of all sizes to publish, promote and sell their smartphone and tablet games."
GameFly is currently accepting submissions from mobile game developers at firstname.lastname@example.com, and expects to publish its first title this summer. The GameFly GameStore will be available for Android phones and tablets by this holiday season. GameFly's Game of the Day feature was launched on the popular GameFly mobile App in April, enabling iOS users to discover high quality games or find great deals on titles they may have missed.


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So your about to sign your apartment lease, but do you really understand everything that is stated in the lease? Don't be too afraid to ask any questions. Its better to be safe than sorry and the apartment manager should be more than willing to help you with any questions that you may have. If they are being too pushy, then maybe you should be looking elsewhere. You probably already know what the apartment is leasing for and what your deposit it, but there are probably a lot more details that you would be better off knowing.
So be sure and spend some time reviewing these lease. We recommend that you take a copy home with you so you can read it in its entirety. Here are some suggestions for you before you sign on the dotted line.
How Long Can Guests Stay
So you have an awesome apartment home and you plan on having guests over for extended periods of time. You will surely want to see whats written into the contract regarding the length of stay and the parking situation. Some leases will stipulate your guest can only stay 3 or 4 days. Also guest parking may be sectioned off into one area of the parking lot.
If you plan on having various parties during your stay, you may be fined for being to loud. You apartment neighbors may not take to kindly and may happen to call the cops. You best bet is to invite your neighbors over to have fun too.
Apartment Interiors
Keeping your apartment home undamaged should be a top priority of yours. Lease contracts will differ from one community to the next. Are you allowed to smoke in your apartment home? What about bringing in your own electric heater? Be sure and not exactly what you need to clean when you move out. Many apartment landlords are notorious for keeping deposits.
So just read over your lease and make a note of items you will want to know about.


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I know that a lot of people, especially the hibernate developers, say that you can use hibernate entity or domain objects as data transfer (dto) or value object (vo) when transfering data between layers of your application. In my experience this seldom works as you are bound to get lazy load exceptions (LazyInitializationException) at some point. Exchanges about how to handle dtos/vos can get quiet heated on the hibernate forums and personally I canŽt understand why they are so adament about their šuser hibernate entity beansš approach.
Value Objects to Entity/Domain Objects and back again
There is nothing more frustrating than trying to access a property only to be told that it canÂŽt be loaded. The situation gets worse if you use reflection and the object you get is not the object you expect because it has been wrapped in a proxy. Of course you can switch off lazy loading in different ways but this basically circumvents the whole purpose of lazy loading in the first place. To make sure that objects are properly intialized before being sent across layers I like to use the data transfer/value object pattern.
Using this pattern means that
- you only pass the data needed by the other layer, (value objects need not map every property of the entity/domain object and may be more course grained eg one class for person and address instead of two.)
- front-end developers or other layers won't get any nasty surprises,
- that you intialise all your required properties before leaving the data or service layer, and
- implementation details are hidden from other layers who don't need to know what ORM technology you are using.
Object mapping/copying frameworks
For a long time I used to use Apaches BeanUtils to help with copying entity to value object and visa-versa. The problem with BeanUtils is that it doesnÂŽt handle nested properties nicely if they are of different types. E.G. A nested PersonVO may contain a nested AddressVO, while the entity object is a Person with an Address object. I know some people use digester here but its a lot of work.
I looked around for a general framework for copying entity to value objects and back and found serveral projects but they all seemed dormant. These projects included: (I canÂŽt remember all that I looked at)
In the end I went back to BeanUtils and had given up hope to find a simple but comprehensive DTO/Entity mapping framework. Then one day I stumbled upon dozer.
The solution is Dozer!
Dozer is simple to use and easy to configure. Why this projectÂŽs profile is not higher I donÂŽt know. Copying objects is easy as
This will work where the property names of the source class match the property names of the destination class. No extra mapping is required. You can have more course grained destination classes by leaving out unnecessary properties in the class definition. If you want to map two classes to one class you can defined more complex mappings uisng XML files. A simple class wrapper would look something like
public class ConversionServiceImpl implements ConversionService{
private static Log logger = LogFactory.getLog(ConversionServiceImpl.class);
private DozerBeanMapper dozer;
public Object convertObject(Object src, Object dest) {
dozer.map(src, dest);
return dest;
public Collection convertCollection(Collection src, Collection dest, Class destClass) {
if (src==null || dest==null) {
logger.error("Either the source or destination object was null");
return dest;
for (Object obj : src){
try {
Object destObj = destClass.newInstance();
convertFromTo(obj, destObj);
} catch (InstantiationException e1) {
logger.error("Instantion exception.");
} catch (IllegalAccessException e1) {
logger.error("Illegal access exception.");
return dest;
public DozerBeanMapper getDozer() {
return dozer;
public void setDozer(DozerBeanMapper dozer) {
this.dozer = dozer;
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March 13, 2009 at 1:16 am #28604
I have a new computer with vista. My husband has a laptop that is wireless. On my old computer with XP I connected his computer with a router. On this one when I connected the computers I did a network which I didn't mean to do I think. Anyway now the laptop is the main computer not the desk top and I want it the other way. I do not know how to do that and I do not know how that happened. The desk top is the main computer. I have software that will not load because of this connection. What do I do?March 13, 2009 at 1:32 am #31378
Hi nancyI have a few questions for you.Is your internet connection working on all computers?Are the two desktops connected to the router by a cable?When you set up the home network did you use the network connection wizard?March 13, 2009 at 12:46 pm #31379
Yes the internet connection works on both the desktop and the laptop, only the desktop is connected to the router by a cable, yes I did use the network connection wizard. When I disable the network then the desktop does not have internet connection.March 13, 2009 at 1:06 pm #31380
Hi Nancy and welcome to the forum!Thankyou for those details. Can we now assume that you have a wireless router, which the desktop is connected to via a cable, and the laptop accesses wirelessly via a built-in or addon wireless card?I also have a couple of quick questions.With the network enabled - If you shut down the desktop computer, can the laptop still access the internet?
Mitz from Tips4pcMarch 13, 2009 at 1:38 pm #31381
Yes when I shut down the desktop the lap top still connects, when the lap top is shut down the desk top still connects. the lap top is XP the desk top is vista, the software i am trying to load needs to connect to the internet to load completely and it will not. The software tec person that remotely connected to my computer to try and install it believes it won't because of the connection i have. When I disconnect the network i have not tried the lap t6op to see if it works. I will .March 13, 2009 at 1:50 pm #31382
when I disable the network connection this computer does not have a internet connection but the lap top does.March 13, 2009 at 3:08 pm #31383
Which software is it that you are having trouble with? Is this the only problem that is occuring - this particular software wont load?When you say one is the main computer, and one isn't, I assume the laptop is the 'main computer' because it will load this software using the internet and the desktop wont. Are there any other differences which now make the laptop the 'main computer'?Is there anything else the laptop can do which the desktop can't?
Mitz from Tips4pcMarch 13, 2009 at 3:55 pm #31384
The desktop is the Main computer the laptop is the wireless computer. I tried connecting the cable directly to the computer and not through the router and I still am connecting through a network. Why do I have a network? Why is my computer not connecting directly to the internet? The network is on private and I still can not load the software completely. The software is 4D embroidery program by Viking. I loaded it without any trouble on my old PC using XP.March 13, 2009 at 9:40 pm #31385
And this computer is using Vista…This is always a problem. Are you sure the software is compatiable with Windows Vista? Also what firewall are you using? The built in Windows Vista one or another one like Norton.Can you explain why you think it is the network causing these problems and what exactly happened when you tried to install the program? Did an error message come up? Sorry about all the questions... ;DMarch 13, 2009 at 11:59 pm #31386
To tell you the truth at this point I no longer think it is the connection causing the problem. I unhooked the cable and tried to install the program and it would not completely install at that time either. It looks like it is almost done then just stops. I looked at the task manager and there were 3 entries for windows installer which I don't understand. I am really at a lost right now as I have never had this kind of problem. I ran the dianogticMarch 14, 2009 at 12:03 am #31387
click enter to soon., I ran the diagnostic program that came with vista and it says everything is running OK. Windows 98 and xp didn't give me any trouble setting up and running. Vista sure doesn't like a lot or programs.March 14, 2009 at 9:56 am #31388
Ok. Do you know how to clean out your temp folder… Try this…1..Close any programs that are running: 2..Go to the run box in the start menu3..Type in %temp% This will open your Temp folder.4..Select all files and delete them. This is what would have happened if disc cleanup had worked...They are temporary files and not needed to run the computer.5..Close this window.Now go to control panel from the start menu..On the general tab under browsing history, click delete. Then press delete all.... These files are not needed either...this is also another method of cleaning...It will delete internet cookiis and saved passwords...etc... I know this sounds unrelated but sometimes if you have tried to install something and it goes wrong there are old files hanging around do bad things...LOLThen try installing it again...If that does not work we can try a few other things. If it turns out to be vista that is the problem, I think there might be a patch for this program to run under Vista but I am not sure. What is the exact name of the program...Like Viking etc etc version 5 ???March 15, 2009 at 12:38 am #31389
The software I am trying to install is 4D Embriodery Extra for Husqvana Viking. It is so I can put a design on a stick or floppy or directly to my machine and then have the machine stitch it out. Right now it is loaded but one part. I did delete all the temp files and history files.Please explain to me what this networking is. Is that what it is called to connect a wireless computer by a router?March 15, 2009 at 9:57 pm #31390
A network is formed when two or more computers are linked for the purpose of sharing files or sharing an Internet connection. They can be linked by cables or be wireless. It doesn't make any difference, the fact they they can communicate between each other deems it a network. Obviously all your computers have a common gateway to the internet, which is the router, and therefore they are networked. The communication just has to be enabled by using a wizard like you did. Which part of the program is missing? How do you know this? Does any error messages come up when you try to use it. Also have you tried to remove the program and then reinstall it?March 16, 2009 at 1:00 am #31391
That you for explaining networking. I did know what you said but it just confused me and hearing from you has helped. I believe my computer is set up right as I have done a lot of research and it seems to be right. Connecting by the router on XP was so different then vista. I just plugged the router in and all connected with the wizard.I don't know what part of the program did not load as all works with it except being able to connect to the internet when I click on the update option. Working the way it is, is just fine for now. After
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Band: Witness
Members: Mark Mongiovi (vocals/guitar), Phil Bryer (guitar), Doug Davisson (bass), Matt Canning (drums)
Location: Philadelphia, PA
The members of Witness have a long history in the Pennsylvania and Delaware hardcore and metal scenes. Tell us more where you guys are from, your background and how Witness was formed.
We've each been playing in metal and hardcore bands since the mid-1990s, and recorded and toured in bands such as Dark Day Dawning, Worth Dying For, Always the Victim, and Shai Hulud. In the mid-2000s, we joined forces under the name The Twilight Collective, where we crafted a unique sound by coloring progressive metal with a punk-influenced intensity. Together we toured the US for years before disbanding amicably. In 2015, four of the five members of The Twilight Collective formed Witness, drawing influences from bands like Botch, Burst, Cave In, and Converge. We entered Atrium Audio in May of 2016 to record Everyone Is Weak, a 5-song EP recorded by producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland (August Burns Red, Polaris, Texas In July, This or the Apocalypse, etc.). Sin and Sanctuary is the first track from the EP, which is a concept record about nightmares.
Seeing as you've been active in the scene for quite some time, how is the scene today compared to back in the day?
Scenes are scenes. Passionate people, great energy, etc. That's never changed; what's changed is how people digest music.
When we started out in bands, if you wanted your music widely distributed and heard, you needed to be on a label. I remember the first time I went into a record store in another state and found one of my band's CDs in a rack. It was mind-blowing. Now, you can do it yourself and upload it to a place where it's accessible by billions of people across the globe. The game changed and not only is music more available – with unique and interesting sounds virally rising to the forefront of the collective consciousness – but as an artist, inspiration is more readily available. A lot of people our age may not agree with this, but we think it's in many ways fostered a lot more authenticity. We've entered a world where good music finds its way to ears. Period.
The members of the band are spread out over two states and your way of composing music is very modern – using computers and sharing song ideas and arrangements over Dropbox so that me members can contribute on their end. Tell us more about why this works so well for you and how Toontrack's products help in the creative process.
Yes, Witness is a truly modern band in that the majority of our songwriting is done by digital means. Scattered across Pennsylvania and Delaware and with full-time jobs and children, we find ourselves in a drastically different situation than we did while living together and touring in years past. Ideas are typically shared via phone video and the band meets about once a month to refine and arrange songs. Matt records MIDI drums using an Alesis DM5 Electronic Drum Kit and sequences them using Toontrack's EZdrummer 2. Then all other instruments and vocals are recorded in the band members' home studios (mostly Mark's because he has a great setup) and workshopped using MP3s shared via Dropbox until final demos are completed.
Using the standard metal drum kit, EZdrummer 2 has made it possible to create professional-quality recordings at home. Each piece of the kit is bounced to its own individual track and then adjusted with EQ and subtle effects. The original samples are excellent and provide a solid basis for creating a rich mix that lets the band get a true sense of our vision for each song even during the early stages of writing. Witness also uses EZ Mix for drum, vocal, and guitar effects and to add flourishes to create a "producer's touch" and refine our vision for what will ultimately be recorded in the studio.
What's the best thing about being in a band and making music?
The release. There's nothing like turning up and letting it rip. The world and its problems become much quieter after playing.
Dream tour to be on?
If you ask the four of us, you're going to get four very different answers ranging from classic metal to 90s Revelation Records post-hardcore acts. But I think we could all agree on Steven Segal, who apparently tours with some sort of blues band. Just for the story.
What's next on the agenda for the band and what is your ultimate goal?
At this point in our lives, it is a journey, not a destination. We want to keep challenging ourselves and creating music that references our roots but takes us out of our comfort zones. We are currently working on songs for a new record that we will be recording sometime in mid-2018.
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To spend 30 years dedicated to one particular cause today is remarkable. But to spend that length of time working in the non-profit sector — and loving every minute of it — is truly cause for celebration.
Last week, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County marked a milestone when the organization celebrated 30 years of leadership by executive director Margie Grant-Walsh.
Born and raised in Pictou County, Grant-Walsh grew up knowing the value of hard work and determination. Her father was a coal miner, so there was certainly no extra money. Her desire for a university education was a distant dream, unless she could make it happen on her own.
So she did.
"I always knew I wanted to work with under-privileged or handicapped children, children who were challenged, in some way," Grant-Walsh said.
She worked hard in school. "There were not a lot of scholarships or bursaries to help me continue with my education. But I earned a few at graduation from West Pictou District High School."
She took a year off and worked, earning the money she needed to complete her education at Mount St. Vincent University.
When she finished, she took a job as program co-ordinator with what was then the Kinsmen Opportunity Centre and is now Summer Street in New Glasgow. She thoroughly enjoyed her time there, but became a victim of government funding cutbacks. She also worked as a teacher's aid as well as for Highland Community Residential Services before finally taking the job with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County.
Interestingly enough, she points out, when she interviewed for the job, current New Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks sat on the board. "Now, wherever I go, I can look around the room and there is always someone there who I can associate as having served on the Big Brothers Board or who was a Big Brother or Sister."
Looking back and shaking her head she laughed, "I thought I bombed that interview."
But she did not and the rest is history.
A lot has changed with the organization over the years. When Grant-Walsh first started with the agency she did the frontline work but everything in between as well. It went from being a one-woman operation located above the old TD bank in downtown New Glasgow where her only equipment was a telephone and an old, manual typewriter, to the current location on Stellarton Road which is bursting at the seams with several staff members caring for more than 345 'littles' and organizing fundraisers to try to keep up with the ever-increasing demand.
Through three decades, Grant-Walsh has worked hard to shine a light on the organization and the Pictou County children who depend on the services and supports it supplies.
The organization has continued to grow over the years. Standards for it have strengthened (with police checks and probation checks, etc.), parameters for making matches have changed from strictly traditional matches to couples matches and more, and new programs like In-School Mentoring, Peer Mentoring, Kids 'n Kops, Game On and Go Girls have been added to allow the organization to continue to provide mentoring to children and youth. Fundraisers have also increased, due to need, to include an annual dinner theatre and silent auction event, production of a calendar and the addition of popular the Big Bucks lottery to complement the perennial favourite Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser coming up April 8.
Still, the same challenges exist for the organization, as they do for other non-profit groups: the constant need for fundraising and dedicated volunteers.
Grant-Walsh is quick to credit others with the success of the organization she manages.
"I like to brag that I surround myself with competent people," Grant-Walsh praises her colleagues and her board. "It truly takes a village."
Today, Grant-Walsh is married to Vernon and they will celebrate a milestone in their lives in August — 30 years of marriage. "I was in the middle of planning my wedding when I took the job," she smiled.
She has two grown stepsons who live away and more than 345 children. "Maybe more when you consider the children on our waiting list," she laughed.
She is proud of the fact that she and her family were able to make a life here.
There is no slowing down for this dynamo.
"There are still some things I want to accomplish for the kids before I retire," she said. "I have some dreams for those kids, they have dreams of their own, and I want to help with them."


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CBSE Expression Series on Mahatma Gandhi (Topic: 'the Father of Nation' Mahatma Gandhi')
To pay tribute to 'the Father of Nation' Mahatma Gandhi, on his birthday on 2nd October, CBSE announces Expression Series on Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October, 2015.The details of this Expression Series are as follow:
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Germany central defender Mats Hummels has recovered from a neck injury and will be fit for their last World Cup Group F game against South Korea on Wednesday but midfielder Sebastian Rudy is doubtful.
Hummels, who missed their last-gasp 2-1 victory over Sweden, returned to training on Monday. Rudy broke his nose in that game and underwent minor surgery on Sunday.
"Sebi (Rudy) was operated on for the broken nose. He will undergo further checks this afternoon and we will see. We must be prepared that he will not be likely to play," assistant manager Marcus Sorg revealed.
Rudy started against Sweden after muscling his way past out-of-form World Cup winner Sami Khedira. Sorg said team doctors would also look into the possibility of him playing with a face mask for the game in Kazan.
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