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- 20% OFF Caudalie Instant Detox Mask (75ml) – £17.60
- 25% OFF Teeez Desert Metals Mascara Midnight Skinny Dip – £12.75
- 20% OFF Mio Skincare The Activist Firming Active Oil (120ml) + FREE Exfoliator (50ml) – £23.60
Monday, 14 September 2015
The Libbie Club September Box
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Looks a great box! I'd be intrigued to see how that mascara fairs in volumising, I'm a huge fan of my Maybellene lash sensational at the moment.ReplyDelete
I've always been interested in trying a beauty box subscription but could never decide on one! The products you've received look really good. I'd love to try the oil!ReplyDelete
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I love the look of all 3 products in this box, the mio skincare range is lovely but I've not tried this particular product.ReplyDelete
I love trying new mascaras, and that one looks really interesting. I'll be keen to hear how you get on with it :-)ReplyDelete
I have never heard of this beauty subscription box company before until now, but it looks promising! I'd love to try that Teez Desert Metals Mascara in Midnight Sky. I bet that looks beautiful on!ReplyDelete
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I don't use any beauty boxes but this one is making me think that I might just have to subscribeReplyDelete
I can't wait to try the Caudalie from this box it sounds amazing. xReplyDelete
Such a great idea for people to can't decide what brand to get. The mascara looks fab! Love the brush design.ReplyDelete
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Oh wow these look great. I really need to find a good mascara, and this one looks great!ReplyDelete
I got that mascara in a beauty advent calendar at Christmas and I absolutely love it. I've used it ever since and love the volume it gives my lashes xxxReplyDelete
This box looks awesome. Anything that tends to have an ounce of Caudalie in it, I am hooked. I absolutely love that mask and I totally want to try the MIO brand. Great box and thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
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When I go back to buying beauty boxes, this is one that I'm going to try out. Had a bit of a clear out over the weekend and discovered I had some unopened ones from months ago >_<ReplyDelete
I have never heard of the libbie club box at all but the caudlie instant detox mask sounds like something my skin needsReplyDelete
That bottle of mascara is the prettiest ever! I would just hold onto it even after the mascara ran out :)ReplyDelete
I love the looks of that mascara -- so pretty and fancy! This is a pretty awesome box!ReplyDelete
Oooh, what a cool idea - using influencers to spread the word about the products! It reminds me of the old Klout perks that use to run a couple of years ago. Great quality products too. xReplyDelete
I love the packaging on the mascara as I am always drawn to pretty things thank you for sharing your goodies!ReplyDelete
I'd never heard of Libbie box before but I actually love the sound of these products! The packaging for the mascara is so cute (I am a sucker for pretty things!) and the mask sounds amazing, like it would leave your skin feeling really fresh and rejuvenated. I will be looking out for these brands whine payday comes around xxxReplyDelete
Had not heard about this box but looks great , never tried one either but have have read some lovely reviews xReplyDelete
Ooo, I do like the sound of this detox mask. This is something I would love to try.ReplyDelete
Very tempted by the Caudalie product but I must resist, looks good though!ReplyDelete
Seems like lovely box :) I have tried few Teeez products and have to say I like it so far and the packaging is always so cute xReplyDelete
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This looks like a great box of goodies! The mascara sounds great - I constantly search for a good one! Kaz xReplyDelete
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If I didn't have such a ridiculous number of face masks already I would definitely be ordering the Caudalie one, I really want to try it and that's a brilliant deal!ReplyDelete
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Publication history
ORG (vol. 8, p. 5355) lists this as Verse No. 617, and records publication in The Jungle Book (May 1894), where it is linked to the story "Kaa's Hunting". It is also collected in:
In "Kaa's Hunting" the Bandat-Log capture Mowgli and carry him away by their tree-roads high across the jungle to the ruined city of 'Cold Lairs'. He is rescued by Baloo and Bagheera, and by the terrible Kaa, who wreaks a fearful vengeance on the monkeys. Here they sing of the wonderful things they are going to do, imagining that words are as good as actions, though anything they set out to do is rarely accomplished.
Some critical comments
Peter Keating (p. 97) observes:
Those who are outside the law are portrayed as the Bandar-log or monkeys, whose "Road-Song" is one of Kipling's more flamboyant rhythmic exercises. The rhythm of the lines follows the movements of the monkeys as they swing through the trees, reach for the moon, or drop to earth with their regular taunt thrown at anyone who is not with them: "Brother, thy tail hangs down behind!" So perfectly are sound and sense blended that even the curve of the monkey's tail, of which they are so proud, is reproduced in the movement of the lines. In the poem's final stanza, the monkeys continue to play, but the rhythm collapses into a clumsy prose which reflects the emptiness and vanity of their boasts:Marghanita Laski (p. 123), discussing the Jungle Books, stresses the importance of obeying the Law and...
…the need to avoid contamination by jabber, (See Verse 3.) rabble-rousers or dreamy intellectuals, here personified by the Monkey-Folk, the Bandar-Log….
She then quotes a few lines of the poem, all beneath a photograph of Kipling sitting on the deck of a Union Castle liner on passage to Cape Town, telling a Jungle story to Elsie and John and some other children.
[Strangely enough, as Charles Carrington, Kipling's first official biographer once remarked to this Editor, none of the people who knew him as children, either as a story-teller or in Southsea where he lived and first went to school (See "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep" in Wee Willie Winkie) has, as far as we know, ever come forward in later life with their memories. Ed.]
Roger Lancelyn Green (p. 120) says of the Jungle Books:
As with all stories of this kind, there are readers on whom the magic does not work. These presumably include the critics who have tried desperately to find political meanings in the Jungle Books and disagree among themselves as to whether the Bandar-Log represent the Americans or the Liberals or such 'lesser breeds without the law' ("Recessional") as they believe Kipling was most anxious to insult at the moment of writing.And Martin Fido (p. 78) has no hesitation in saying,
Intellectuals are consciously attacked as the Bandar-Log: chattering monkey-people who play with ideas – particularly ideas which offend other people – but achieve nothing themselves. The unflattering picture has, naturally, offended many serious adult readers and attracted for Kipling the unfortunate vocal admiration of anti-intellectual philistines. Yet as a comment on the parlour-pink aesthetes who valued their skill in the expression of supercilious malice without making any very obvious contribution to the quality of life around them, it should have been usefully provocative in 1894.These sentiments are reflected in Frankwell Midmore's rejection of Hampstead intellectuals in "My Son's Wife" (A Diversity of Creatures), and Kipling's poem "In Partibus":
... But I consort with long-haired thingsKipling and monkeys
Other references to monkeys are in "Collar-Wallah and the Poison-Stick", also the poems "The Legends of Evil" and "Divided Destinies."
See also Lockwood Kipling's Beast and Man in India (Chapter III) for more on monkeys and the respect paid to them by the Hindus who venerate Haunman, the monkey-god. Hanuman also appears in "The Bridge-Builders" (The Day's Work).
[Verse 1]
festoon an ornamental garland of flowers, fruit etc. suspended between two points – a line of monkeys swinging through the branches would look similar.
branchy monkeys sitting in rows on branches – a word probably invented by Kipling.
pranceful an omnibus word perhaps also invented by Kipling from 'prancing' and 'ungraceful' signifying 'skipping along in an ungainly manner.'
extra hands momkeys can grip with their feet and use them as an extra pair of hands.
Cupid's bow The curve of the upper lip in a woman may resemble the bow used by Cupid, the Roman God of Love, to propel his arrows.
[Verse 3]
Jabber to speak volubly, making little sense.
[Verse 4]
scumfish there has been much speculation as to the origin and meaning of this word which Kipling also probably invented – perhaps a combination of 'skirmish,' 'skim' and 'flourish.' See KJ 243/42, 328/03, and 332/07.
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Thien An Sandwiches is one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants inside the loop, but I find myself not eating there as often as I'd like due to its hours. I don't work close enough to visit for lunch, and by the time I get home it's closed. So I found myself with a day off and a leisurely afternoon for lunch, Thien An was the first place I thought to go.
At 12:30, it was the lunch rush, and a small line formed outside the door. I was asked if I would mind sharing a table with another single diner, and stomach growling, I agreed. My go-to dishes at Thien An are the Pho (a 2008 Best of Houston winner), the Banh Xeo (a crispy Vietnamese crepe stuffed with pork and shrimp) and, of course, the Banh Mi. Normally I order to-go, so I've never really looked at the menu, but I noticed something else that day -- the Banh Mi Xiu Mai Dia, literally translated as Meatball Sandwich Plate ($3.50).
The dish is basically a deconstructed version of the meatball sandwich. All the usual ingredients are served in a bowl -- three large meatballs swimming in the broth in which they're steamed are topped off with the pickled carrots and daikon, cucumber slices and springs of cilantro. A small bowl of soy sauce with fresh jalapenos accompanies it for seasoning and dipping. And of course, it comes with toasted French bread.
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My first order of business was to break off a piece of the warm crusty bread and dip it into the clear broth. It wasn't what I expected. Not at all greasy, it was full of pork flavor, and there was a hint of sweetness from the onions as well as a tang from the pickled vegetables. To create the perfect bite, I spread the soft meatball onto a piece of bread, topped it with some of the vegetables and dipped it into the broth. It was all the flavors of the Banh Mi, but the addition of the broth took it up another notch. This is definitely a dish I will add to my list of regulars at Thien An.
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On the 5th of July Inqubator Leeuwarden has successfully organised a multiplier event in the Kanselarij. The Kanselarij is a multi-tenant building where education, businesses and government meet. JOF (foundation Young and Entrepreneurial Friesland) has supported us in promoting the event. Most of the participants had a migrant-related background, which is a group which is not targeted directly by most support organisations for starting a new company. However, everyone who was interested, could join. The most important "selection criterium" was interest in becoming self-employed.
During the event the participants were guided through the Three Questions of T3QM in two ways: By the experience of Tarek Hashemi (successful restaurant owner, migrant background) and by answering the questions for their own (potential) company. After the preparation of the three questions, the participants were asked to prepare a pitch. The pitch was evaluated by a jury and the prize was free coaching of Inqubator. The winning pitch was from a family which would like to organize weddings mid-east style in the Netherlands. In the meantime, they already visited the Inqubator and follow-up steps have been taken towards the start of their company.
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Farewell Address, December 27, 2001
Restoring Accountability to City Government, December 19, 2001
Revised City Budget in Response to the Attack on the World Trade Center, October 9, 2001.
Address to the United Nations General Assembly on Combatting Terrorism, October 1, 2001
Citywide Prayer Service at Yankee Stadium, September 23, 2001
Remarks at the Fire Department Promotions Ceremony, September 16, 2001
Presentation of the Citywide Accountability Program, August 15, 2001
Remarks at Naturalization Ceremony on Ellis Island with President Bush, July 10, 2001
Presentation to the Mayors' Conference on E-Government, June 27, 2001
Announcement of the Charter School Fund Awards, April 30th, 2001
Fiscal Year 2002 Executive Budget, April 25th, 2001
Opening Remarks to the N.A.R.A.L. "Champions of Choice" Lunch, April 5th, 2001
Addressing the Need for Long-term Reliable Energy in NYC, March 27th, 2001
Remarks at the Administration for Children's Services 5th Anniversary Conference, March 26th, 2001
Remarks at the Funeral Service for Mayor Abraham Beame, February 13th, 2001
Preliminary 2001 Mayor's Management Report, February 8th, 2001
Remarks at the Memorial Service for Mayor John V. Lindsay, January 26th, 2001
January 2001 Financial Plan, January 25th, 2001
Remarks on the Future Status of Jerusalem, January 11th, 2001
State of the City, January 8th, 2001
2000Keynote Address at the New York City Conference on School Choice, December 13th, 2000.
Remarks at the Dedication of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse, December 4th, 2000
Announcement of HealthStat Initiative, June 14th, 2000
Remarks to the Conference of Mayors on Restoring Accountability to City Government, May 9th, 2000
Remarks on the Passing of Cardinal O'Connor, May 4th, 2000
125th Anniversary of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, April 25th, 2000
Executive Budget, April 18th, 2000
New York, New Media, and The New Economy, March 27th, 2000
Announcement of the Elimination of the Sales Tax, March 1st, 2000
State of the City, January 13th, 2000
World Champion Yankees Celebration Speech, October 29th, 1999
Remarks at the Re-opening of City Hall Park,October 7th, 1999
Reagan Lecture, Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, September 30th, 1999
Remarks at the Manhattan Institute Conference, June 21, 1999
Remarks at Joe DiMaggio's Memorial Service, April 23, 1999
NYPD Graduation, February 18, 1999
State of the City, January 14, 1999
Strengthening Biomedical Research and Development, December 8, 1998
Rethinking America's Misguided Drug Policies, October 22, 1998
Opening of Richmond Job Center, July 1, 1998
NYPD Memorial Day Service, May 8, 1998
Immigration: The Progess We've Made and the Road Ahead, March 31, 1998
Address to Forum Club: Restoring the Centrality of Work to New York City Life, March 25, 1998
United Jewish Appeal's 11th Biennial Young Leadership Conference, March 24, 1998
Public/Private Partnership to Fund New Bulletproof Vests, March 10, 1998
The Next Phase of Quality of Life: Creating a More Civil City, February 24, 1998
State of the City Address, January 1998, available via Real Player, in a full text version or summary.
Second Inaugural Address, January 1998, available via Real Player, and also as text.
Restoring Work to the Center of City Life, July 1998, available via Real Player, and also as text.
1997The Entrepreneurial City, December 1997
Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani's Victory Speech, November 1997
Freeing the Economy from Organized Crime and Restoring Open, Competitive Markets, October 1997
- Removing Drugs from our Neighborhoods and Schools, October 1997
- New Urban Agenda, September 1997, also available on RealAudio.
- The Association of Housing Redevelopment Officials, July 1997
- TWA Flight 800 Memorial Mass, July 1997
- Fresh Kills Exportation Announcement, July 1997
- Crystal Apple Awards, June 1997
- New York City Conference on Immigration, June 1997
- Smart Schools Announcement, May 1997
- 90th Annual Meeting of American Jewish Committee, May 1997
- Annual Memorial Service for the Liberation of the Ghetto Lodz, May 1997
- Twentieth Annual National Legal Conference, March 1997
- House Committee on Government Reform, March 1997
- Citizens Crime Commission, March 1997
- Police Academy Probationary Graduation, March 1997
- Announcement of Immigration Coalition, January 1997
- Address on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., January 1997
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- Annenberg Arts Education Initiative, December 1996
- ANCHOR Initiative, November 1996
- New York Yankees Celebration Speech, October 1996
- TWA Flight 800 Memorial Speech, October 1996
- Kennedy School of Government Immigration Speech, October 1996.
- Hearing on Insurance Commission, October 1996
- Mayor's Statement on Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 1996
- Conference on New Immigrants, September 1996
- Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996,
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- Address at the Montoursville Memorial Service, August 1996
Speech Honoring Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel, July 1996
Memorial Service for the Passengers of T.W.A. Flight 800, July 1996
Address on Tolerance, March 1996
State of the City, January 1996 (44k)
Domestic Violence Rally, January 1996 (44k)
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A Vision for Education, August 1995
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- Adjustable spring travel of 160 mm (off road) or 120 mm (street)
- Simple and easy handling because of lightweight: only 6.7kg
- Single wheeled design enables dynamic riding qualities with a load
- Center of gravity optimization of luggage for different usage models. Lower balance point and reduced ground clearance for street usage, higher balance point and ground clearance for off road usage
- Can be easily disassembled and stored flat
- Compatible with 29" bikes
- Permissible maximum weight 45 kg
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This suspended and single wheeled bicycle luggage trailer is a unique product for off road and on road cycling and ideal for bicycle touring. Its also great for mountain bikers who are crossing the Alps or those who just want to take their bike on an unsupported trip with luggage or even just out for the day. The Mule is the perfect means of transportation. Because of its width of only 45 cm and its single wheeled design even serpentines can be coped with little efforts.
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On the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center Incident
Beginning on February 5, 2016 hackers seized control of Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center's (HPMC) data systems using sophisticated encryption technology in one of the largest ransomware attacks ever. The hackers then contacted the hospital's staff and demanded an undisclosed monetary payment in exchange for restoring the systems to normal.
For approximately two weeks, the hackers had control of the systems. During that time, the hospital had no access to ePHI, had to write records by hand, and had only the use of telephone and fax machines. On February 15th, the hospital paid the hackers roughly $17,000 in the form of 40 Bitcoins.
Two days later, HPMC released a statement concerning these events. In that statement, Allen Stefanek, President and CEO of the hospital said, "The quickest and most efficient way to restore our systems and administrative functions was to pay the ransom and obtain the decryption key. In the best interest of restoring normal operations, we did this."
Considering what was at stake, HPMC paying just $17,000 to resume normal operations seems justified. But succumbing to a ransom demand may encourage copy-cat crimes and repeat offenses. Additionally, it's unlikely that this will be the last we hear of HPMC's troubles – the attackers most likely left themselves an entrance for later use. On the bright side, to date HPMC has not reported that the hackers accessed any ePHI however, further investigation is needed to be certain.
For a few years now, the fear that hackers could impact patient care has been in the back of the minds of many in the healthcare IT industry. With the development of the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart devices such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, etc., the threat has never been more real. So far HPMC has not reported any adverse patient events that can be attributed to the recent loss of access to their systems. But the threat of hackers interfering with patient care – even costing lives – still stands as a potential future reality.
Hospitals have long lagged other industries in the maturity level of their security posture. It has been abundantly clear that simply meeting and maintaining HIPAA compliance does not necessarily equate to a lowering of the risk of data breach. HPMC is very likely HIPAA-compliant but that did not prevent the recent attack. Increased investment in security is needed across the board, in products, services, and expertise.
A recent IDC study shows healthcare providers heading in the right direction. Smaller hospitals are prioritizing "infrastructure and datacenter security", while larger hospitals are prioritizing "cloud security requirements". The increased spending and additional security resources are a much needed and welcomed change. Now the hard part – use those resources and expertise to drive down real security risk.
It is not an easy task. The complexity of healthcare security as well as the diversity of emerging attack vectors is truly a force to be reckoned with. Worse, the recent hacking attack was successful in crippling the operations of a health provider, rather than simply stealing patient info. Hopefully, other providers will take note. The risk is far greater and potential repercussions enormous. It is time to make network, application, and personnel security a mission-critical priority.
Should HPMC have given in to extortion demands? It is not for us to say. The moral of the story is that it could happen to you. Now more than ever, it is imperative that the healthcare industry goes above and beyond HIPAA compliance to effect security management.


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You have to eat this video right now, it's an emergency.
UPDATE: Apparently, not all online multiplayer games on Switch will be behind the paywall. In the FAQ, Nintendo listed a few Nintendo first party games that require the paid service for multiplayer, but then add that other games will "vary". Does this mean third party games will be playable without the paid service? It's hard to say, but for now, that's an interesting tidbit.
Nintendo has detailed their online service for Nintendo Switch today, finally revealing what people will have to pay for in September. Good news, we got cloud saves!
The first thing your membership covers is online play, which is a given. Previous online services on Nintendo consoles were completely free, but this time Nintendo is joining PS+ and Xbox Live and charging for access to all multiplayer games.
Luckily, Nintendo isn't stopping there. Cloud saves will be coming to Switch consoles, so if your saves get wiped from your console or if it gets stolen, you won't be completely out of luck. This is also a first for Nintendo, and it's extremely welcome. Anyone who has lost a console to damage or theft only to have to restart something long like Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will breathe a sigh of relief.
The dreaded Switch online app will still be included in the package, with in-game voice chat and party making handled on your phone instead of on the console. Sure, you can just use Discord to talk, but partying-up will be a bit of a headache in the long run.
Finally, the last confirmed addition is the games selection. Instead of previous rumors of NES games getting added and subtracted from the service month-to-month, it truly sounds like Nintendo is embracing a Netflix-style approach to their classic games. Included in the launch period of the service will be twenty NES titles, with ten confirmed so far: Soccer, Tennis, Donkey Kong, Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros., Balloon Fight, Ice Climber, Dr. Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros. 3. While this seems like a paltry selection of the same games we usually get, this is a good sign for the future of Nintendo's classic game services. Even if this is just NES titles so far, the prospect of having to spend a few dollars a month to access a growing roster of titles whenever you like is an exciting deal by itself. The online is basically a nice bonus here.
Pricing is reasonable, with one month costing $3.99, three months $7.99, and a year costing $19.99. One interesting detail is the family plan, that lets up to seven other people join your subscription. Each sub is tied to a Nintendo account, so if you know a group of people who want to use Switch online, this seems like a good investment. Nintendo confirmed family plans can work on multiple Switches, so a group of friends can split the bill for their separate Switches and save a good amount of money each year on Switch online. Family memberships are $34.99 a year, Or around $4.38 per person if all eight slots are claimed.
Nintendo claims more features will be announced, so stay tuned for E3, I suppose!


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Vietnam – Vietnam – Vietnam
A small country
The burning example of devotion
In the modern world.
His name is Vietnam
Where patriotism is exist
In each drop of blood corpuscle
Flowing at the vein of every person
Of that country.
His name is Vietnam
Where immense energy exist
At the both hands of the people
And never trembling
To fight against the enemy
With indomitable courage.
So, being a small one
He was able to defeat at a moment
The impregnable energy
Of the world
With the help of unity
Of the common people.
Who always desires the Win
Do not know the terminology of defeat
Whose name is pronounced mouth to mouth
Of each revolutionist of the world
So, everyone says that
You are unconquerable Vietnam.
About the author: Ajit Khataniar is a poet, lyricist, writer, social worker and director of 'Angkia Bhaona' – a kind of classical drama of Satriya culture of Assam. He is engaged in Satriya culture since 1991. He has been a member of a literary forum, namely, 'Sahitya Parishad' through which they organize creative activities including poetry writing and recitation, etc. 'Jeevan Trishna' is his published book of 27 songs. Moreover, several articles, poems written by him have published in various souvenir and magazines. An employee of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., he is also engaged in audit work in different academic institutions. [Read More]


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Namaste as Growing Up On OM officially welcomes you to summer!
Today was the Summer Solstice – the first official day of summer (although, I don't know about you, but I feel like summer started a while ago). The first day of summer comes simultaneously as a relief (Yay! There is time still!) and a sign that it's time to put the pressure on those intentions for new beginnings. As a yoga teacher, the Solstice – especially in NYC – feels even more salient than a national holiday; it's the yogi's international holiday!
The following is how I spent the longest day of the year.
6am Wake up to Sun Salutations.
8:30am Open up Harlem Yoga Studio for Solstice-celebrating yogis.
9am Teach a Vinyasa yoga class set to the tune of summer beats and reconnecting with our breath as a means of reconnecting with the body's natural rhythms.
1pm Take a yoga class at my beloved Laughing Lotus set to the tune of French music (to celebrate the World Cup) and listen to teachers in the lobby chat about how easy it is to teach during the Solstice (a built-in theme!). I also purchased a "Pitta-pacifying" t-shirt a la Ali's request so that I wouldn't kindle that Times Square fiery personality while giving hands-on assists.
6:45pm Prep and glitter everyone up in the middle of Times Square for Sri Ali Cramer's Solstice Yoga class.
8pm Provide hands-on assists to hundreds of bodies during the most inspiring assisting mOMent of my life.
I would like to close this longest day of the year by re-reading the quote that I read as my students transitioned out of savasana this morning, by Sara Avant-Stover, author of The Way of the Happy Woman (this was not-so-coincidentally also the book Ali had us read for Ayurveda training…and it all comes full circle):
Bare feet, watermelon, sunburns, and sipping Chardonnay on the deck under the stars: all reflect summer's freedom, joy, and playfulness. On June 21 in the northern hemisphere (and on December 21 in the southern), the summer solstice burns brightly as the longest day of the year — so bright that in northern lands such as Alaska and Scandinavia, the sun never even sets that evening. From this point onward, the sun's yang energy slowly wanes, as do the daylight hours, until we reach the darkest point in the yearly spectrum, the winter solstice. The impermanence of this bright day signifies the earth's biggest inhalation of the year and reminds us to celebrate and relish all of life 's pleasures by drinking them into every cell of our bodies.
Just as a child savors each day of her summer vacation, counting down the days until her return to school, we also must become more present and more attuned to the warmth, colorfulness, fecundity, and juiciness of this season through even the simplest of pleasures. It's time to partake in nature 's flourishing and to celebrate all the ways in which our lives are blossoming too.
Namaste and may your Summer flourish and bloom,


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From: Joerg Sonnenberger <joerg%britannica.bec.de@localhost>
To: gnats-bugs%NetBSD.org@localhost
Subject: Re: pkg/39159: libtool problem while compiling libiconv on solaris
Two important questions first. What compiler are you actually using and
On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 07:30:02PM +0000, Guillaume Infantes wrote:
> Indeed the problem is that my solaris linker does not understand
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This awards season has already been one of the most politically aware yet—from musicians speaking out at the Grammys to the SAG Awards' many political speeches, artists of all stripes have maintained the rage, using their platforms to protest and highlight important issues.
Even host Jimmy Kimmel—albeit in a lead-up to a joke about Matt Damon—alluded to the political situation. "There are millions of people watching right now," he said, "and if every one of you took a minute to reach out to one person you disagree with, someone you like and have a positive, considerate conversation, not as liberals or conservatives, but as Americans, if we would all do that, we would make America great again. We really could."
Here are the most political moments of the Oscars:
1. Ava DuVernay wears a dress by a designer from a majority Muslim country
The gorgeous grey Ashi Studio dress the 13th director wore on the red carpet was a "small sign of solidarity"—a clear reference to Donald Trump's divisive travel ban, since the designer, Mohammed Ashi, is "a designer from a majority Muslim country."
2. 'Suicide Squad' Best Hair and Makeup winner Alessandro Bertolazzi dedicates award to immigrants
When three people collect an award, it makes for short shrift on stage, but Suicide Squad makeup artist Alessandro Bertolazzi found the time to shout out immigrants and their contribution, in the night's first political moment. Bertolazzi said, "I'm an immigrant, I come from Italy. I work around the world. And this is for all the immigrants. For the immigrants."
3. 'O.J.: Made in America' director Ezra Edelman dedicates award to the victims of police violence
O.J.: Made in America might be one of the longest ever films to win an Academy Award; director Ezra Edelman's speech was much shorter and sweeter, and dedicated his award to Ron Goldman and Nicole Brown, the murder victims in the O.J. Simpson case. Edelman, the son of civil rights activist Marian Wright Edelman added, "It is also for others: the victims of police violence, police brutality, racially motivated violence, and criminal injustice. This is their story, as well as Ron and Nicole's. I am honored to accept this award on all of their behalf."
4. President of the Academy Cheryl Boone Isaacs says "art has no borders"
What stronger statement could there be about solidarity and unity than one by the president of the Academy herself? In congratulating the gathered nominees and winners, Cheryl Boone Isaacs said, "You are part of a community that spans a century. Not just a Hollywood community, or an American community, but a global one, filled with storytellers, domestic and international, one that is becoming more inclusive and diverse with each passing day. I am proud to be part of the evolution of this art form and to see all the new faces among this year's nominees. Tonight is proof that art has no borders. Art has no single language, and art does not belong to a single faith."
5. Asghar Farhadi skips the ceremony in protest of Donald Trump's travel ban
The director of The Salesman had previously announced that he was planning not to attend the Academy Awards in protest at the unacceptable conditions that accompanied Trump's executive order aimed at preventing people from seven countries from entering the United States. When The Salesman won Best Foreign Film, Iranian-American engineer Anousheh Ansari delivered a statement on his behalf. "I'm sorry I'm not with you tonight," it read. "My absence is out of respect for the people of my country and those of other six nations whom have been disrespected by the inhuman law that bans entry of immigrants to the U.S."
6. Gael García Bernal says no to Trump's wall
The actor, who was presenting Best Animated Feature Film with Hailee Steinfeld, made sure to note his opposition to Donald Trump's proposed Mexican border wall: "As a Mexican, as a Latin American, as a migrant worker, as a human being, I am against any form of wall that wants to separate us."
7. 'The White Helmets' directors ask the audience to stand up for Syria
Orlando von Einsiedel and Joanna Natasegara accepted the Documentary (Short Subject) Oscar for their short The White Helmets. The White Helmets are a group of civilian volunteers who have saved more than 82,000 lives in Syria, and the directors thanked the brave members of the organization. "I invite anyone here who hears me to work on the side of life," urged von Einsiedel, "to stop the bloodshed in Syria."
8. Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney speak out for those who feel unrepresented
While accepting their award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Moonlight screenwriters Barry Jenkins and Tarell Alvin McCraney both took precious moments to acknowledge those who might be feeling alone. "All you people who feel like there's no mirror for you, the Academy has your back. The ACLU has your back. We have your back, and for the next four years, we will not forget you," said Jenkins. McCraney, for his part, dedicated his award to "all those black and brown boys and girls and non-genderconforming [people] who don't see themselves."


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Can a Company Deduct the Dividends That Are Paid on Bonds?
When a small business issues a bond, it is borrowing money. The person who purchases the bond loans your company money in exchange for a return on his money. Your company does not give up any ownership as it would with stock shares. A person who buys stock owns part of your company; a bondholder does not. You pay interest on bonds. On some occasions, companies issue bonds as a dividend to bondholders, but this creates a different tax situation. You should be aware of the tax treatment of interest and dividends on bonds.
Bond Interest
Any bond interest your company pays is tax-deductible. You count it as interest expense on your balance sheet and on the Schedule C that accompanies your tax return. Interest expense is a recognized deduction, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will not be likely to question it.
Dividends Paid
If you pay a dividend on a bond, that dividend is not tax-deductible. A dividend would mean you issued more bonds to the bondholders instead of cash. You get no tax deduction for issuing this dividend.
Interest Paid on Bonds Issued as Dividends
The interest you pay on the new bonds you distribute is tax-deductible. In effect, you have borrowed the bondholder's interest payment that you owed them, and now must pay interest on that loan.
Escalating Interest Payments
If you issue a new bond as a dividend to bondholders, you are increasing your interest payments. Your debt is going up. You need to make sure you invest the borrowed money in assets that will produce income that can help you pay off your debt.
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Garanti Payment Systems: Digital Transformation Strategy (B)
Keywords: Loyalty programs; campaign management; campaign enrollment; branding; customer acquisition; regulations; regulatory changes; bank; retail bank; banking; payment systems; installment; mobile app; call center; Data Analytics; digital transformation; digital; technology; Banks and Banking; Business Subsidiaries; Mobile Technology; Credit Cards; Brands and Branding; Governing Rules, Regulations, and Reforms; Decision Choices and Conditions;
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The Department of Philosophy welcomes Gunnar Björnsson
We're pleased to announce a new appointment at the department of philosophy: Gunnar Björnsson (practical philosophy).
Gunnar Björnsson was previously Professor of Philosophy at Umeå University. His main interests are metaethics, moral responsibility, and moral agency, including collective moral agency.
In spring 2017 Gunnar Björnsson will be teaching our course in Metaethics within Practical Philosophy II.
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Practice trenches were constructed to allow troops to train in trench warfare at every level from platoon tactics to Brigade scale manoeuvres and also to some extent to allow troops to train in the actual construction of trenches. One Brigade War Diary describes the lessons learnt from entrenching training in Kent during 1915:
The whole layout of the line to be dug, including shelters, sump holes and communication trenches should be laid out in advance so excavated earth could be despotised in suitable locations and not have to be moved a second time.
Men should be trained in the use of all tools
Before excavation has advanced to any extent all wires and stumps for the support of pickets to hold the revetment should be fixed and laid firmly across the surface of the earth so that they have a proper and straight strain when finally attached to the pickets.
No excavated earth should be deposited onto traverses until the revetment is complete.
When the trench line is laid out, levels should be given for the depth of the trenches to allow correct falls for drainage.
Sump holes should be one of the first things to be excavated so they could be completed by the time the trench is finished in case of a heavy fall of rain.
All upright surfaces should be reveted as soon as possible as work proceeds, and great care should be taken to see that walls are true and pickets lie with a good bearing for the whole of their length.
Revetment material should be the same size and diameter as far as was possible.
Practice trenches in Suffolk are known to have existed at Ipswich, Stowlangtoft and Beccles. The trenches at Stowlangtoft were used by second-line battalions based at Bury St Edmunds. One War Diary notes troops marching from Bury to Stowlangtoft and remaining in the trenches for 24 hours, one party defending and one attacking.
Above: Practice trenches, Purdis Heath (Ipswich) including mock shell holes
Above: Practice trenches, Beccles, on a much smaller scale than above
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What is Debt? Should I pay it off?
We knew better. Well, we should have known better. The problem wasn't that we had never considered that credit cards and debt might be a little risky. We had heard rumblings and rumors of the "evils of debt.†My great-grandfather, who we called Papaw, sat me down once at the age of ten and looked me square in the eyes and said, "Clint, never buy something you can't afford. Don't put anything on credit. Save up and buy it when you have the money.†Like most people, somewhere deep inside, we knew better. But, there we sat at our kitchen table surveying the bleak financial landscape of our lives. We were only in our twenties, yet we had accumulated in excess of $50,000 in debt…student loans, car payments and credit cards. We were in a deep hole and had no idea how we could ever climb out. You talk about stress in a young marriage. We looked up to realize that we were drowning and we had barely even started our life together.
It's been said that before you can break out of prison, you must first realize you're locked up. You can't be saved unless you realize you're in trouble. The 12-steppers realize this and assert that the first step to getting help is admitting that you have a problem. We had a problem! It's the same problem many of you have. The lending industry, the media, and practically our entire indoctrinated society have sold us on the idea of using debt since we were children. "Buy Now and Pay Later†was the common practice in my home growing up and seemed completely normal. Besides, everyone in those credit card commercials looked so happy.  The reality, however, never looks quite like the commercials. Â
If fifty million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing (Anatole France). Your mom probably said it this way: If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it too? Forest Gump said, "Stupid is as stupid does.â€Â It's time to wake up and recognize that the mere fact that everyone else is doing it doesn't mean it isn't incredibly stupid. Take a look around. The sheer amount of debt in our nation is staggering. Government debt, business debt, and personal debt are at all time highs. The average American household is spending $1.10 for every $1 of income. And the result of this madness? More than 1 million Americans will file for bankruptcy this year, and 56% of this year's divorces will be the result of financial stress.
Do you think we have a problem here? It just might be time to WAKE-UP and stop believing the Gospel According to Madison Avenue. Buy Now…Pay Later…I can get anything I want with easy monthly payments. Unfortunately, the advertisements never tell the full story about what debt really looks like.Â
What is Debt?
Modern man drives a mortgaged car over a bond-financed highway on credit-card gas.
                                                                                ~Earl Wilson
The dictionary defines debt as "something that is owed or that one is bound to pay to or perform for another.†Credit card balances, student loans, auto loans, business loans, and past-due medical bills are all examples of debt. And, look at that definition again. Did that say "boundâ€â€¦as in bondage, captivity, enslavement? Debt is essentially an agreement you make to give up your freedom. In fact, Proverbs 22:7 says, "the borrower is servant to the lender.†This is because a portion of your time and money are now devoted to repaying the debt you promised to pay. I am reminded of the old song, Sixteen Tons, and the line that says, "I owe my soul to the company store.†The idea was that these old mining companies would virtually own the small, secluded mining town, including the town's general store. These caring and benevolent companies would allow their workers to purchase their overpriced items on credit. You see, they knew that if they could keep their labor force indebted to them the workers would have no choice but to continue to work for the company to pay off their debts.
The borrower is servant to the lender –and the deeper in debt we are, the more like servants we become. We give up the freedom to decide where and how to spend our money because it is already spoken for. Most people are never able to realize their full financial potential because they are shackled by payments, interest rates, creditors and "keeping up with the Jones's.â€Â In fact, in many cases we are forced to continue working at jobs we hate to pay for the stuff we didn't really even want. We are citizens of the wealthiest country in the history of the world. And yet, we spin our wheels year after year hoping that some day we will be able to get ahead.
Open Your Eyes
If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost every other area in his life.  ~Billy Graham
One of the biggest barriers to getting ahead with money is in the way we view debt. Most of us have bought the lie so wholeheartedly that we can't even imagine a life without payments. But take a moment, close your eyes, and imagine with me. Envision your life with no debt. What would life feel like if you had no payments and no more money arguments with your spouse. Imagine never again being stressed about past-due bills, harassing creditors, or the possibility of a repossession or foreclosure. Picture yourself having no worries about your children's financial futures. Envision having money in the bank set aside for emergencies, and knowing that you will be able to retire in style. Imagine the impact that being financially free will have on your family for generations to come.
Are you starting to understand that debt carries a price much higher than the low monthly payment you were promised? You need to recognize that this is not a mathematical problem. The idea of "spending less than you earn†is a concept that that is usually understood by third grade. If the problem could be fixed with head-knowledge and mathematical understanding, no one would be in debt because everyone would realize how ridiculous it is. However, taking control of your income and expenses requires you to take a deeper look inside what you believe.
Insanity has been defined as doing the same thing over and over, and expecting a different result. To get a different result, we must learn to look at things a little differently.
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Bob Watkins was introduced to the game of rugby by his Welsh father but it wasn't until he attended San Diego State University in the 1960s that he actually took the field. Bob enjoyed a good playing career but it was off the field that he left his mark on US Rugby. Bob is a past two-term president of the United States of America Rugby Football Union. He also served in a number of other capacities for the USARFU, including manager of the National Team, the Eagles. Bob was also the three-term president, founder and first commissioner of the USA Rugby Super League. Along with being a Trustee of the Foundation, he also serves as its Chairman.
Bob established R.J. Watkins & Company, Ltd. in 1980, an executive recruiting firm in San Diego. He serves as the company's President and Chairman. He is currently President of the San Diego County Board of Education and serves on the Board of Trustees for National University, the San Diego Economic Development Corporation, San Diego International Sports Council, Corporate Directors Forum, La Jolla Institute for Molecular Medicine, Regenesis Biomedical, Inc. and the Hubbs Research Institute.
Bob is a partner in Unigate Technology Ventures, a tech-transfer company, and Tollbridge Ventures LLC; Aztec Venture Network, LLC, a seed capital venture fund. He also serves as an Executive Committee Member and Trustee of the San Diego National Sports Foundation, the organizer and builder of the US Olympic Training Center in San Diego. Bob previously served as Chairman of the Board of the San Diego County American Red Cross; on the Board of Directors of the YMCA; and President of the San Diego Natural History Museum's Board of Trustees.


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Garrett Snodgrass committed to Nebraska on Nov. 24, 2017, three days after he received his scholarship offer.
Snodgrass met with Nebraska coach Mike Riley at midfield about thirty minutes before kickoff against Iowa and informed him of his decision to commit.
Snodgrass chose Nebraska over offers from South Dakota State and South Dakota. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound junior also had strong interest from Minnesota and Iowa State.
Snodgrass rushed for 209 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries in the Class B state championship game on Monday night. It was the first football title in York history.
Snodgrass plays multiple positions for York. That was evident in the 31-0 win over Omaha Skutt. Not only did he have over 200 yards rushing, he had five tackles, one sack and three pass breakups from his linebacker position.
He had taken game-day visits this season to Nebraska, Minnesota, Iowa State and South Dakota. Last summer he camped at Nebraska, Duke, South Dakota and North Dakota State. Wyoming and Central Florida had expressed interest as well.
Snodgrass becane the second player committed to Nebraska's 2019 class, joining Scottsbluff's Garrett Nelson.
These are the players who built Nebraska football.
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Old, buggy ( it was removed from v2, as developer did not to intend to rewrite the whole) it (afaik) will run, but do NOT use images next to the links.(you may...but layout will be destroyed)
You can achieve something similar with sitelink > alt sidebar.. (or alike archive links customised etc..).
No substitution into a plugin that is...
Ok hands on :
Go to admin/content/ Pages/Menus
Create Page/menu > Select tab MENU >
(give name = name FOR menu, Title = what is displayed for user)
In editor post the following shortcode : {NAVIGATION=alt4} (or 5 etc, you will understand when using) ; (that is ALL for now) > DONE > save and exit and head on to admin/menu-manager .
FIND your menu (name used) and put i where the menu will be displayed eg area1, 2 ?? ); DONE
Head on to admin/Sitelinks.... Now (normally column 3 'or when in edit mode) see word/field TEMPLATE It will display a setting like Home TEMPLATE = 1-Main. This 'templ..' sets the position 'view'.
Now click on that setting (from link that should appear in your sidebar if menu is in there);
and change it (dropdown field) to 4-Alt.... (save done) (You do it either directly/or by edit).
All the links you have set using this method should display in your menu as simple links.
NOTE ! the only links that display are those with that setting !!! need others?
Change ONLY through edit mode menus admin/cont/page-menu > menu > paste same shortcode but with diff ending eg {NAVIGATION} or/and {NAVIGATION=alt5} per line etc.. play around and you will get it, i am sure. use your imagination for extras... (also peek in sitelinks options to play with...).


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For members new and past of The Nocturnal Reader's Box Community. We will include: Contests, Giveaways, Book Discussion, Future box suggestions and Support.
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Free forum : A forum for the Tales Translation group: Nocturnal Creations.
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This is the Nocturnal Gaming Roleplay Forum
Free forum : White-Wolf Vampire the Requiem pbp, forum-based game.
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The Treeing Walker is one of the greatest coonhound breeds created. This site is created with a love for the breed and the history of the breed. Finley River, Spring Creek, Banjo, House Bloodlines.
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People who don't get a normal sleep at all, sleep disorder 101. Insomniacs, vamps, freaks, schizophrenics, coffeeholics, and all that doesn't sleep.
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"A world of love, loneliness, and despair, where the desolate forever roam. " Nocturnal Illusion, an Estiah guild where strangers meet and slowly get to know each other.
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Let Scene Group can take the hassle out of your Payroll! Through freeing up your time so you can focus on other important aspects of the business, outsourcing your payroll doesn't only save you time, money and headaches, it also eliminates technology problems and keeps you up to date with all legislative requirements. Our benefits include:s
1. Free up time to focus on other things
Outsourcing your payroll allows your business to free up time to focus on other important aspects of the business. It can be a time consuming and monotonous task, that lowers productivity. Often payroll is the number one task for companies to outsource.
2. Reduce Costs
You can spend thousands every year on direct labour costs alone to perform payroll tasks. A professional provider will work out cheaper than employing a dedicated payroll employee. The cost of systems to run payroll can also be a costly exercise with updates and costly maintenance fees.
3. Expertise From Outside
With regular changes to government forms, legislation and withholding rates, it can be difficult for a business to keep on top of the latest requirements. Our experts know the current industry requirements and ensure we are always up to date. With the use of fast and accurate software, along with sound experience it will reduce time spent on your payroll.
4. Avoid ATO Penalties
If you choose to do payroll in-house, any errors can result in penalties from the Taxation Office. Having a professional firm undertake payroll for you will ensure accurate reporting and no costly fines from the Australian Taxation Office.
5. Eliminate Technology Problems
Our experts use the latest payroll software, and will have the most relevant and recent tax tables installed.. You can save yourself the headaches of installing payroll software yourself and having to perform time consuming regular updates and of course general issues that can come with technology.
6. Avoid Payroll Knowledge Leaving You
An employee doing your payroll can be a risk when leaving your organization. All payroll and intellectual knowledge goes with them. Outsourcing means you eliminate the worry of losing your valuable asset.
We can manage everything relating to your payroll including;
- Process your payroll
- Pay wages via EFT
- Produce electronic pay reports and pay envelopes which can be emailed
- Provide Gross Salaries and PAYG figures for your BAS
- Provide you with a detailed summary report on wage costs
- Manage Employee Payroll Records
- Leave Management
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46% of newly-hired employees will fail within 18 months according to Leadership IQ research. How do you combat the mistake of hiring the wrong fit? By hiring for dispositions and cultural fit rather than solely technical skills and years of experience.
Of the thousands of applications Digital Creative receives each year, less than 1% become apprentices eligible for placement at our partner companies.
Save your organization valuable time and resources by hiring the right candidate, right away.
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All candidates pass through the DCI 22-Point Advanced Certification to thoroughly vet in the 4 categories above. Because of their extensive background and skills check, partner companies experience a 93% retention rate after the first 12 months of hiring.
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it seems that you are afraid too much and ready to accuse all muslims..something that happened to the japanese before. too much exaggeration make many people in this forum less credible than one person harrak, who admits his wrong many times as i followed with some of his comments, not like arrogants who attack him from a weak position using nothing...
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Southampton insist they will turn down bids for highly rated young left-back Luke Shaw, who has attracted interest from Chelsea and Arsenal.
The 16-year-old has been linked with a host of top clubs in the past, including both Manchester teams, but it seems the Blues have stolen a march on their Premier League rivals and are readying an offer of £4million.
Shaw is the latest young talent from Southampton's academy, which has produced current Gunners duo Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Theo Walcott , and Spurs winger Gareth Bale .
All three players moved to their current teams soon after making their debuts for the Saints first team.
But the club are reluctant to let the same thing happen with their latest prospect, who has represented England at under-16 and under-17 levels.
The teenager has made one appearance for the senior Southampton team, against Millwall in the FA Cup last season.
But it is believed the full-back will get more games for the south-coast club next year after the newly promoted side said he would join up with the first-team squad for pre-season training.
Shaw will begin a three-year professional contract at Saints when he turns 17 next week.


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Amiquote V3.1 is a companion program to AmiBroker stock charting/analysis software. Amiquote simplifies with automation of downloading financial data from the various datafeed sources like google finance(EOD & Intraday), yahoo(EOD and Intraday) finance, MSN. And very recently Amibroker had came up with a upgraded version which auto downloads EOD dataset from Quandl.
Quandl data plugin for Amibroker
Quandl offers free and unlimited access to 9 million time-series datasets from 400 sources spanning finance, economics, society, health, energy, demography & more. And now it is possible to Visualize those 9 million dataset in your amibroker software


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Forms of Joint Home Ownership
Owning a home is a big undertaking, not only financially but also from a personal responsibility standpoint. Whether you're a newlywed, first-time homeowner or you're looking to break into the real estate flipping market with a business partner, you should become familiar with the types of joint ownership of a property. Sharing ownership can have significant legal implications.
Joint Tenancies
A joint tenancy form of homeownership must meet certain formalities. Specifically, a joint tenancy arises by deed to two or more owners, who receive their interest at the same time and share the rights equally. Joint tenancies have a "right of survivorship." While the tenancy remains intact, ownership is owned equally among each joint tenant for the life of each tenant until there is one tenant remaining, at which point that surviving tenant owns the home outright.
Deeds of Trust and Homeownership
Mortgage financing arrangements may also be considered a type of co-ownership. California is a deed of trust state, for example. Under a deed of trust, a lender loans money to a borrower, while a neutral party (the trustee) holds equitable title in the property for the benefit of the lender. The borrower holds legal title to the property, meaning he is able to use the property and live in it. The trustee's equitable title, however, allows the trustee to execute a power of sale and foreclose on the property if the borrower defaults on his repayment obligations.
Marital Property
Some states, such as California, are community property states with regard to their property-distribution scheme in the event of a divorce. Under a community property doctrine, property owned or acquired during the marriage is considered to be the property of both spouses equally. Here, a home in the name of one spouse may actually be considered to be property of both spouses for purposes of divorce and property distribution.
Other Issues
While several types of co-ownership exist, the specific legal implications of ownership revolves around many factors. For example, a joint tenancy may be severed and converted into a co-tenancy if one of the joint tenants transfers his interest to an outside party. Because of the legal and financial implications, you should seek independent advice to resolve any specific questions.


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Returning to North Sea Clothing for our latest Studio Visit. Founder Neil Starr introduces us to some new additions as well as some fresh takes on established models. The label is best known for their hardcore Naval Submariner Sweaters, heavy British wool turned into classic roll necks "Used to keep out the bitter chill of the North Atlantic by convoys of WWII". Shawl necks and leather accessories soon followed and today we get a closer look at what's new. Beautiful unlined waxed carriers, new colours in English bridle wallets and carabiners, soft henleys, naval plimsols and cotton takes on wool classics for Spring weather. Head to the gallery and look out for Part Two of our studio visit featuring Neil's incredible Vintage collection.
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Thomas has a long-standing history with Findex, having served for almost 10 years. After graduating with a Bachelor of Business, Banking & Finance and a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Print Media, Thomas made the decision to pursue a career in the Financial Services industry. With a bold vision to transform the traditional delivery of financial service offerings,
Thomas believes that the better harnessing of technology can significantly enhance a business' relationship with the market and prospective clients. As such, Thomas has been behind the creation of the Findex Digital division of the business, and its focus on producing products to improve both organisational efficiency and client experience. Thomas was also pivotal in leading the development of the MOVO project – the first (and only) comprehensive, fully tailored and compliant Financial Advice delivered entirely online. Importantly, the MOVO project landed Findex a place on the BRW's Top 50 Most Innovative Companies list at number twelve overall, and second in the Financial Services category.
Today, as Chief Marketing & Digital Officer, Thomas plays an integral role in building and expanding Findex's Marketing and Digital capabilities, and integrating these functions into all facets of the business' operations. In his position, Thomas not only heads up the digital growth strategy for the business, but leads the group's marketing function, encompassing its brand, communications, events, sales and public relations activities. His passion for technology and innovation has, and continues to, pave the way for Findex to remain at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry.


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Test-Optional Admissions List Surges
Four more colleges recently dropped all ACT/SAT testing requirements, and another extended its no-tests option, which previously applied only to applicants with top high school grades, to all applicants. The new policies at Gettysburg, Franklin & Marshall, Mitchell, Nazareth and Union colleges bring the number of accredited, bachelor degree-granting institutions on FairTest's "optional" list to 732 (see the full list here). That total now includes 27 of the nation's 100 "Best Liberal Arts Colleges," according to U.S. News & World Report.
After two years of study and debate, the Gettysburg faculty voted to adopt the new admissions policy by a two-to-one margin. "There was lots of healthy discussion," explained Vice President for Enrollment and Educational Services Barbara Fritze. "We had an opportunity here to provide greater access to many students who may not even consider the college based on one single application criteria." Director of Admissions Gail Sweezey added, "We know that there are strong students who are very creative and who don't do as well on the SAT as they would like."
At Franklin & Marshall in Philadelphia, all applicants now have the option of submitted two graded writing samples instead of scores from standardized exams. For the past decade, this policy has applied only to students ranking in the top ten percent of their high school classes or who had a 3.8 cumulative grade point average. The official college announcement explained, "Under the new option, the Office of Admission will take a more flexible approach to recruit students from underrepresented groups who demonstrate potential for success at the college level. The new option is expected to better highlight good candidates whose SAT scores would otherwise have excluded them from consideration."
Kevin Mayne, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing at Mitchell College in New London, Connecticut, said the school's decision to go test-optional reflected decades of admissions experience. "I've found over the years students who score high on SATs aren't successful in college unless they're motivated," Mayne concluded. "As a small college, we take a personal approach and place a lot of emphasis on the 'total' student."
The president of Nazareth College, Daan Braveman, led the move to test-optional admissions at his Rochester, New York, campus. The college website explained the new policy, "The goal is to attract larger numbers of talented, motivated, and interesting students, with high secondary school grade point averages, who believe their standardized test results put them at a competitive disadvantage in the application process. This policy will provide prospective students with choices in presenting their best academic profile."
Since 1987, Union College in Schenectady, New York, has allowed applicants to submit results either from the SAT, the ACT or the College Board's Subject Tests. Beginning this year, no test scores of any sort will be required before admissions decisions are made. "We have learned that the best predictor of academic success is a past record of academic achievement in a demanding, rigorous class," noted Admissions Dean Dan Lundquist. "By deciding to make SATs optional we hope to continue to broaden our reach, and we will certainly not lower our standards."
The growth of test-optional schools - more than a dozen and a half in the last year - indicates the movement may be reaching critical mass. In a front-page article marking the beginning of this year's college admissions season, The New York Times profiled the trend and noted "for many small liberal arts colleges, the SAT may have outlived its usefulness."
FairTest continues to work closely - and confidentially - with admissions professionals and other leaders at more than a dozen institutions considering whether they should continue requiring ACT and/or SAT scores. The number of colleges engaged in this process is growing. At the recent National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) annual conference, Inside Higher Education asked a workshop of undergraduate admissions officers how many worked at colleges which were rethinking their testing requirements and reported "several dozen" "shot up their hands." The Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the use of ACT and SAT scores for admissions and scholarships was a dominant issue at the 4,000 person NACAC event, with hundreds of participants jamming into standing-room-only sessions on that topic.
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Feel the tension as Zombi U for all out survival horror where you'll face countless enemies with limited supplies. You'll need to keep your wits about you as you roam the City streets in search of items and safety in this exclusive title for Wii U.
Meet BOB
Built specifically for the Wii U, you'll use your Wii U Game Pad as your Bug-Out Bag, aka BOB. The ultimate all-in-one survival kit, BOB will house the tools you find, your inventory med kits and any other useful items you may come across, like guns and ammo. But guns and ammo are in short supply so you'll need to use them sparingly!
You never really die…
Should you fail to reach safety, where ever that may be in Zombi U, you'll be reborn as a new character that must again reach safety in the over run Zombie streets of London. But you'll need to find your now undead character that will have your old BOB still full of items that you will need.
For the Horde!
You'll need to stock up on guns and ammo as you prepare for the inevitable onslaught of Zombies that will try to enter your Safe House. How will you fair against the overwhelming undead force that Zombi U will throw at you?
Who needs enemies?
If you become infected whilst running from the Zombie horde, your online friends will be alerted to your condition. But instead of leaving you be, they can come after you to put you out of your misery and loot your BOB!
Survival Horror Multiplayer
Using the Wii U Game Pad and the Classic Controller two players can take part in an original spin on Zombie Multiplayer! With one player armed with the Wii U Gamepad they'll watch from a top down view, controlling when and where Zombies and traps spring. Whilst the second player, armed with the Classic Controller tries to overcome the traps and hordes sent their way, using the standard FPS view on the TV.
TWO SCREENS, TWICE THE FEAR – Feel the tension mount as you try to keep an eye on your TV and controller screen.
SURVIVAL-HORROR AT ITS BEST – Resources are in short supply while your enemies are legion; you never know when you will find more weapons, ammunition, first aid and food. Use them wisely!
DON'T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT YOUR BOB - The Wii U new controller becomes your Bug-Out Bag; the ultimate all-in-one survival kit for your tools, inventory, med kits, maps and more.
UNIQUE DEATH MECHANIC – If you die, you wake up to play an entirely new character who is another survivor in the same terrifying position. You will want to recover your old BOB, now worn by the last character you played...who is now a zombie!
HORDE AT YOUR DOOR – Prepare yourself for the inevitable onslaught. Stock up on guns, ammo and supplies, and lock down your Safe House! It's time to defend your home against the ravenous, infected horde!
SURVIVORS VS. ZOMBIES – An adversarial multiplayer mode where one player takes over the role of Zombie Master (top-down view) spawns enemies and springs traps with a simple touch on the Wii U new controller; while a second player (first-person view) fights for survival with the Classic Controller!
MERCY KILLER – When your character gets infected, your online friends are alerted of your death and can come and hunt down your zombified character to loot the gear in your BOB and put you out of your misery!
BASED IN LONDON – A city steeped in grisly history, royal secrets and bloody tales, where the medieval fortress of the Tower of London and the stately Buckingham Palace contrast with the modernity of the world's most cosmopolitan city!