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Marseille – Bordeaux : Preview & Prediction
Very entertaining game that awaits us this Sunday at the close of the 26th day of Ligue 1 when Olympique Marseille receives the visit of a hard team like Bordeaux in play to play at the Stade Velodrome.
News from Marseille
Those led by Rudi García are doing an excellent season in both Ligue 1 and the international level, so Marseille comes from an excellent 3-0 victory against Sporting Braga in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 a result that practically makes it a foot in the next stage of the competition. But that's not all for Marseille that in Ligue 1 with his draw at two on his visit to Saint-Étienne added a streak of seven games without losing where five of them were wins to keep the third place in the standings to a point of Monaco in that fight for the second place that gives direct qualification to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League.
Playing at home Rudi Garcia have been one of the most entertaining teams of the competition and so have lost only one of the twelve played so far where eight of them were wins and against Bordeaux are determined to maintain that performance.
News of Bordeaux
On the other hand, those run by the Uruguayan Gus Poyet have also had a good season and this is how they are ranked 7th with 35 that is far from UEFA competition qualifying positions and therefore they are playing relaxed, something that seems to be he has made it dangerous because with his 3-2 victory over Amiens the team added a streak of four consecutive victories and this ease also showed playing away from home to the point that they come from winning in their last three outings and has done so without receive any goal and in his visit to Marseille we do not believe that he will change the plan.
Forecast Marseille – Bordeaux
The clashes between these teams have always been well fought to the point that the last five games have ended in a draw, but if Olympique Marseille is determined to take that second place that leads directly to the group stage of the UEFA Champions League has no other than winning their games at home and then adding some away from home, the season has been good for them but it will be useless if in this final stretch does not maintain that performance, that must be careful because Bordeaux is playing very relaxed and that has led him to be a cheerful team without worries and that is coming out to propose in these last dates.
Therefore we expect an entertaining game where we believe that the best alternative to bet is the More 2.5 Goals something that has also been regular to see in the games of Marseille this season.
Marseille – Bordeaux : Betting Tips
Marseille – Win Odds: 1.65
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70


text: News Xerox India Names Ritesh Gandotra as Director – Global Document Outsourcing 3 years ago Shantanu Chatterjee Follow me Tweet #ITVoiceNews Tweet to @ITVoiceNews Xerox announced today the appointment of Ritesh Gandotra as Director, Global Document Outsourcing at Xerox India. In this role,Ritesh will be responsible for leading the Document Management Services business in India and South Asia that includes Xerox's portfolio of Next Generation Managed Print Services, Document Supply Chain Management Services, Communication &Marketing Services and Document Transaction and Processing Services. Ritesh will play a pivotal role in implementing strategies for incubating and augmenting India business in the document management services space across verticals. With over two decades of experience, Ritesh brings with him a deep understanding of the Indian Technology Industry, with a focus on business transformation through consulting services. "Ritesh has a strong track record in delivering business growth and creating growth opportunities. His in-depth understanding of the local market will be a great asset for the company to expand its hold in the document and managed print services market. We are very happy to have Ritesh lead our Global Document Outsourcing vertical in India" Ashraf El-Arman, Managing Director, Xerox India said. Commenting on his new role, Ritesh Gandotra, Director, Global Document Outsourcing, Xerox India, said, "This is a wonderful opportunity for me to drive the Xerox GDO business in India, to not only leverage the brand legacy and value proposition that company has built over the years but also expand on the strong MPS and DMS offerings we have in India. I am confident of our continued success in this highly promising market." Ritesh joins us from IBM where he worked for over a decade. In his most recent role,he led the Services Business in Distribution and Industrial sector for India & South Asia. Prior to this, he was associated with Tyco International and GS1 and holds a strong background in solution and services sales. Ritesh has Masters in International Business from Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and an MBA from Symbiosis Institute, Pune. TweetShareShare0 Shares Related Tags: Xerox's portfolio Continue Reading Previous Reliance Jio's Mukesh Ambani demands highest penalty for Airtel over misleading adsNext Sony PlayStation 5 may arrive next year: Report

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In less than one week, no one will be publicly celebrating the sesquicentennial of one of the oddest events in American history: General Grant's expulsion of the Jews from his military district on December 17, 1862.
Jonathan D. Sarna, who teaches history at Brandeis University, has written a book on this event, one which gets no space in high school and college textbooks on American history: When General Grant Expelled the Jews (2012).
In the weeks prior to Lincoln's issuing of the Emancipation Proclamation, which emancipated no slaves, General Grant grew weary of Jews who violated the government's price controls on cotton. He wrote a letter to C. P. Wolcott, the Assistant Secretary of War, dated December 17, 1862.
I have long since believed that in spite of all the vigilance that can be infused into Post Commanders, that the Specie regulations of the Treasury Dept. have been violated, and that mostly by Jews and other unprincipled traders. So well satisfied of this have I been at this that I instructed the Commdg Officer at Columbus [Kentucky] to refuse all permits to Jews to come south, and frequently have had them expelled from the Dept. [of the Tennessee]. But they come in with their Carpet sacks in spite of all that can be done to prevent it. The Jews seem to be a privileged class that can travel any where. They will land at any wood yard or landing on the river and make their way through the country. If not permitted to buy Cotton themselves they will act as agents for someone else who will be at a Military post, with a Treasury permit to receive Cotton and pay for it in Treasury notes which the Jew will buy up at an agreed rate, paying gold.There is but one way that I know of to reach this case. That is for Government to buy all the Cotton at a fixed rate and send it to Cairo, St Louis, or some other point to be sold. Then all traders, they are a curse to the Army, might be expelled..
I mean, what can you expect from people who had decided that fiat money issued by Congress -- greenbacks -- was not as good as gold? Just because the greenbacks traded at a discount to gold's price was not proof that they were not as good as gold. No, sir. It was the fault of "unprincipled traders," who in some way -- no one is quite sure -- colluded with one another, thereby driving the price of greenbacks down.
These people refused to let the government buy cotton at a fixed price. They bid up the price and bought it out from under the military. Can you imagine anyone doing such a thing?
So, Grant decided to nip this in the bud.
General Order Number 11, December 17, 1862
1. The Jews, as a class, violating every regulation of trade established by the Treasury Department, and also Department orders, are hereby expelled from the Department.
2. Within twenty-four hours from the receipt of this order by Post Commanders, they will see that all of this class of people are furnished with passes and required to leave, and anyone returning after such notification, will be arrested and held in confinement until an opportunity occurs of sending them out as prisoners, unless furnished with permits from these headquarters.
3. No permits will be given these people to visit headquarters for the purpose of making personal application for trade permits.
The Wikipedia article on this order goes into considerable detail on the background of this order.
On November 9, 1862, Grant sent an order to Major-General Stephen A. Hurlbut: "Refuse all permits to come south of Jackson for the present. The Israelites especially should be kept out." The following day he instructed General Joseph Dana Webster: "Give orders to all the conductors on the [rail]road that no Jews are to be permitted to travel on the railroad southward from any point. They may go north and be encouraged in it; but they are such an intolerable nuisance that the department must be purged of them."In a letter to General William Tecumseh Sherman, Grant wrote that his policy was occasioned "in consequence of the total disregard and evasion of orders by Jews."Grant tightened restrictions to try to reduce the illegal trade. On December 8, 1862, he issued General Order No. 2, mandating that "cotton-speculators, Jews and other Vagrants having not honest means of support, except trading upon the miseries of their Country ... will leave in twenty-four hours or they will be sent to duty in the trenches."
Grant was not alone in his disgust for Jews "as a class," who continued to seek out ways to satisfy free market demand in cotton. His colleague, William Tecumseh Sherman, had spotted the same practices. In a letter from Union-occupied Memphis, July 30, 1862; he wrote:
I found so many Jews and speculators here trading in cotton, and secessionists had become so open in refusing anything but gold, that I have felt myself bound to stop it. The gold can have but one use -- the purchase of arms and ammunition. . . . Of course, I have respected all permits by yourself or the Secretary of the Treasury, but in these new cases, I have stopped it.
Gold had lots of uses, both north and south of the Mason-Dixon line. Both domestic currencies sold at a discount to gold. Residents on both sides recognized that gold was sound money and fiat money was not.
Grant's order was enforced.
The order went into immediate effect; Army officers ordered Jewish traders and their families in Holly Springs, Oxford, Mississippi, and Paducah, Kentucky to leave the territory. Grant may not have intended such results; his headquarters expressed no objection to the continued presence of Jewish sutlers, as opposed to cotton traders. But, the wording of the order addressed all Jews, regardless of occupation, and it was implemented accordingly.
There were about 150,000 Jews in the United States.
Immediately, a group of Jews in Kentucky sent a telegram to Lincoln. Other Jews did, too. In December, the Kentucky group sent a delegation to Washington. They met with Lincoln on January 3. He told General Halleck to have Grant repeal the order. Grant complied. He revoked it on January 17.
Jews, as specialists in the market, saw profit opportunities in the discounting of fiat money. In sophisticated markets, this is designated as arbitrage. It means buying low and selling high. Jews bought and sold for sound money, giving up fiat money in exchange. For this, the military authorities despised these entrepreneurs.
The South's politicians had similar views. The issue was the same: cotton. The South, in the greatest bonehead move in the history of the Confederacy, had imposed an embargo on cotton exports. This order came on November 17, 1861. The South's politicians thought they could force Great Britain to recognize the Confederacy if the South stopped exporting cotton. They knew this would bankrupt cotton goods manufacturing firms. But British manufacturers had been stockpiling cotton, expecting the war. Then they started importing cotton from India, Egypt, and Brazil. The embargo tactic failed. It was allowed to lapse by the summer of 1862.
There is a scene in Gone With the Wind where Rhett Butler returns Scarlett's gold wedding ring. Rhett was a blockade runner. But what the fans never knew was that Rhett and his peers were initially running two blockades if they were running cotton: the Union's blockade on the ocean and the Confederacy's on land.
Jews were involved in this trade, and they were hated for it by the bonehead politicians who had voted for this law.
If I knew how to use Photoshop, I would get a photo of Clark Gable in his Rhett Butler clothes, and paste a yarmulke on his head. That might get the idea across. What Rhett Butler fans forget is that Rhett was a black marketeer. That was why he had the money that Scarlett wanted to marry. (When I think of Scarlett and Rhett, I always visualize this. It is fixed in my memory.)
What was really going on in the North in 1862? A form of "cotton-running."
Cotton also spawned a series of federal regulations during the war. The North needed cotton for its textile mills, and it wanted to deprive the South of its financing power. Therefore, federal permits issued by the Treasury Department were required to purchase cotton in the Confederate states. The system was rife with corruption, particularly in the Mississippi Valley. Confederate cotton that was subject to confiscation by the North could not be distinguished from legitimate cotton grown by planters loyal to the Union. Cotton could be purchased for as little as 12 to 20 cents a pound, transported to New York for 4 cents a pound, and sold for up to $1.89 a pound. One observer noted that the "mania for sudden fortunes in cotton" meant that "Every [Union] colonel, captain, or quartermaster is in secret partnership with some operator in cotton."
The federal government was trying to buy low in the South (by price ceilings) and sell high in the North. It was theft, pure and simple. Military officers were cashing in on the deal. Northern citizens wanted in on the deal. This included Jews. The military deeply resented this intrusion into their economic territory. So, Grant and Sherman singled Jews out as the visible representatives of the competing trade.
This incident is representative of the resentment that middlemen who have been granted favors by the civil government show toward "unpatriotic" outsiders who attempt to squeeze into a controlled market by means of price competition. This reduces the profits of the favored few -- "the chosen."
For a defense of how Jewish businessmen view money and business, which upsets liberal intellectuals, whether Jews or gentiles, read Rabbi Daniel Lapin's book, Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money (2002). Commandment 1: "Believe in the Dignity and Morality of Business." The other nine are subordinate to this one.


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Inciting Event: After meeting the wizard Howl (although she doesn't know that's who he is), plain Sophie, a hat maker, meets the Witch of the Waste who places Sophie under a curse that turns her into an old woman.
I'm a little conflicted about which is the true Inciting Event here—Sophie's being rescued from the soldiers by Howl, or the Witch of the Waste's curse. Obviously, Sophie's meeting Howl is her first brush with the conflict, and it's also what prompts the Witch's jealous curse. However, the curse is both properly timed at the 12% mark and the obvious turning point.
Note how Sophie starts out by panicking about the curse ("rejecting" the Call to Adventure), before finally coming to terms with it.
First Plot Point: Sophie treks out to the Waste, looking for a cure. An animated scarecrow leads her to shelter in Howl's moving castle. Exhausted, Sophie enters and strikes a bargain with Howl's fire demon Calcifer, promising she will help break Calcifer's bond to Howl in exchange for his help in breaking her spell.
Although this is actually a less dramatic moment than her being cursed at the Inciting Event, this is a clear entrance into the physical "adventure world" of the Second Act.
First Pinch Point: This is a busy pinch point. While shopping with Howl's apprentice Markl, Sophie (who has nominated herself Howl's cleaning lady) sees the Witch's blob henchman while the harbor is being bombed by the kingdom's enemies. She returns to the castle to discover Howl having a meltdown because Sophie had mixed up his potions and his hair changed colors. He admits to both vanity and cowardice.
The exterior antagonistic forces in this section are really just blinds (and pacing tricks to keep the story interesting and moving forward). Howl's own strangely contradictory vices are the true antagonistic force endangering him and all those in his protection.
Midpoint: Howl convinces Sophie to answer the king's summon on his behalf, since he claims he's too much of a coward to go himself. Sophie pretends to be his mother. She meets with Madame Suliman, the king's head sorceress, who reveals she wants to capture Howl because he is dangerously "heartless," having given his heart to a demon. Howl arrives to rescue Sophie (and, incidentally, the Witch of the Waste, whom Suliman turned into a doddering old woman), and Suliman tries to show Sophie that Howl is really a "monster." All three (and Madame Suliman's dog) escape.
This scene presents the Moment of Truth—the revelation about Howl's true dilemma—that changes the scope of the conflict for Sophie. She begins to admit she's in love with him and to move forward deliberately to try to save him.
Second Pinch Point: That night, Sophie dreams Howl finally returns home, having turned himself into a monstrous bird through too much magic use. It turns out to be only a dream, but when she wakes, Calcifer tells her Howl "looks terrible." Although dreams are always a tricky technique (especially in books), note how the pinch here comes almost entirely from the tone provided by the characters' fears rather than from actual events.
Third Plot Point: After Howl rearranges the castle to give Sophie a hat shop in the city, the war—and Suliman's henchmen—reaches them. With the threat of death all around, Sophie must also risk the thing she fears most when Howl throws himself into the battle to defend them.
Climax: After the Witch steals Howl's heart and Sophie unthinkingly throws water on Calcifer, the castle falls apart. Sophie uses the portal to revisit Howl's past and see the truth about his symbiotic bond with Calcifer. She returns to discover a monstrous Howl dying.
Climactic Moment: Sophie returns Howl's heart and frees Calcifer. Both survive.
Resolution: Sophie's curse is broken. The cursed scarecrow turns out to be the missing prince from the kingdom they're at war with. With his return, the war ends.


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Sunday we went out again and when we were back we shared our experiences! We had an amazing time with many laughs, amazement and happiness about what God had done!
Here's one funny testimony , sadly to say but it's just the start of the 15 min. testimony because I do not have all on video!
I went out with Tobia and we had an amazing time together! We first met a guy from Africa who was very interested in what we had to tell so we sat down and explained him the gospel in "cups and cookies" style. He wanted to get baptised in the end of our conversation so we gave him our phone number and told him that he should contact us so we could make plans and make it happen. A nice start!
Than we met a youngster who was on his way to work but had some time left and wanted to know what we had to tell. This guy was a Christian and wanted to follow Jesus! He was baptised in water when he was 15 years but didn't speak in tongues yet. I asked him if he wanted to speak in tongues. He said "yes". So we baptised him in the Holy Spirit and after I prayed for him this guy spoke in new tongues. It was a bit mechanic in the beginning but after a while it was flowing. This guy was very happy and we encouraged him to practise his new language as much as he could and felt led too. We said goodbye and let the guy go to his work.
Later we met some youngsters where one of them had some pain. I asked him if I could pray for it and all his pain left after the first prayer. All the youngsters were amazed! I told them that Jesus was real. The guy who was just healed was now very open and I could explain him more about the gospel. I gave him a card with some links and we left.
The Holy Spirit is in control and will direct his ways!
We had more good conversations and spoke about what the Jesus had done in our lives! We felt really connected being togehter on the streets and sharing the gospel! Like two soldiers feel connected having fought in the same war.
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Growth Trends for Related Jobs
"Sales personnel" refers to those who works as part of the sales team either in a retail store, call center or individually from home. Sales personnel are employed to sell to other businesses or to individual consumers. Working in sales can be demanding or stressful, as much of the role involves working toward sales targets.
Generally, sales personnel employed in a retail store require a high school diploma, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Employers place greater emphasis on personal attributes than academic qualifications. Those looking to gain entrance to a company trainee management position, however, generally are required to have a college degree. Most employers offer on-the-job training, which involves learning company procedures, how to use computer systems and sales techniques.
All sales personnel should have good communication and listening skills. Sales personnel should be able to explain product or service benefits in a clear and structured way. It is important that sales personnel have the ability to build relations with customers, have a professional appearance, good negotiation skills and the ability to work toward sales goals and targets.
Responsibilities vary for sales personnel. Those who work in a call center environment must listen to customer needs and then make an appropriate suggestion with the aim to make a sale. Some sales personnel have room to negotiate on terms and price, so they must come to an arrangement with a customer effectively. Retail sales workers personally explain product features, answer questions and operate the cash register.
According to Indeed, the average annual salary of sales personnel in June 2010 was $50,000. However, salary varies greatly depending on experience, location, industry and level of responsibility. The BLS reports, for example, that retail sales workers often earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. Often, sales personnel earn commission on sales made, although this varies among companies.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment is expected to grow by about 8 percent until 2018. Because of the 24-hour nature of call centers and the late evening and weekend opening hours of stores, many opportunities exist for part-time and shift workers. However, during periods of economic downturn, sales jobs can be hit hard as consumers spend less and the demand for sales personnel decreases.


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Bobcat Makes Effortless Jump Over The River
OutdoorHub Editor: Keenan Crow 05.19.20
Given the current lack of sporting events to watch, we've been forced to find entertainment elsewhere lately. Thankfully, a number of outdoor brands have stepped up to the plate and created ways to keep people entertained, but wildlife all across the world has really stolen the spotlight these days!
In the footage below, a bobcat is seen crossing a weir in Pecan Island, Louisiana when it comes to a wide gap. The bobcat pauses for a moment, and then makes a remarkable leap across from one side to the other.
The video was uploaded to YouTube by user Ryan Olivier, who titled the video "Does the bobcat make it?"
Lets watch and find out:
Not even a running start. That's just incredible. Notice how the cat not only sticks the landing, showing remarkable prowess, but continues in stride hopping to the next stump and the next before eventually reaching the other side.
This one might even top the famed "Parkour Bobcat" we saw a couple of years ago!
This type of behavior in the middle of the day is rare for bobcats because they are typically nocturnal predators. However, after briefly scrolling through the comments under the video, the cat has performed this stunt before. Perhaps this is just the route he takes back to his den each day, until it's time to come out again at night to hunt. I imagine making that leap in the dark isn't much fun at all, though.


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Jamaal Lascelles has hailed the influence DeAndre Yedlin has on the Newcastle squad, saying the 'energetic' American is 'friends with everybody' and often makes an effort to bring the squad together off the pitch.
At a time where the club has been really struggling both on and off the pitch, it's great to hear about individuals like Yedlin who are clearly key in keeping the player's morale high.
Here's what Lascelles had to say about Yedlin during the pair's chat with 90min this week:
"He's a great player, he's an amazing athlete.
"He brings so much energy to the changing room, he's friends with everybody and gets everyone together. He's just a good person to have round.
"I play next to him as well, I'm centre half and he's right back. He's a good human being."
He often comes across as a charismatic character in his posts on social media, but it is interesting to see the skipper mention just how well liked he is in the dressing room.
A total lack of togetherness within the squad has been a big contributing factor towards our two relegations in the last 10 years, so it's great to see we now have a group of lads who get on, care about each other and the club.
Here's the full clip of Lascelles and Yedlin from 90mins:


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Siófok, the largest settlement on the southern shore stretches for 15 kms.
IMRE KÁLMÁN (1882-1953), composer of the Queen Csárdás and other world-famous operettas, was born here. His MUSEUM is at Kálmán Imre promenade 5.
All Balaton boats stop off at the PIER, and cruises also depart from here. Summer programmes include OPERETTA performances, ORGAN CONCERTS, HISTORICAL MILITARY AND EQUESTRIAN FESTIVALS, international and local SPORTS COMPETITIONS, POP CONCERTS and noted international fine art EXHIBITIONS.
The Whitsun SEASON OPENING CELEBRATIONS and ARANYKAGYLÓ (Golden Shell) International Folklore Festival are held here every year.
On this page you can find selected hotels in Siofok
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The OCB100-Kit from TT electronics OPTEK Technology, Carrollton, TX, has a driver board with three different optoelectronic circuits to let you calibrate optoelectronic devices, provide a consistent output signal, and shorten the design cycle. The board is configured to calibrate reflective or interruptive optoelectronic devices and requires an external power supply and the optical device to be tested. You can compensate for device variations due to manufacturing differences, temperature changes, power fluctuations, and device aging. The kit includes the board, the OPB350C125Z fluid sensor, OPB732CZ reflective object sensor, the OPB885CZ slotted switch, a 0.125 in. tubing sample and a label/liner sample.
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text: JadeOfMaar 7,963 Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 (edited) OPT Legacy | Reconfig 2.0 There's no day like Patch Tuesday / No update can be this thicc! View album here: https://imgur.com/a/fyt1BVx All VTOL engines compatible with @Angel-125 Kerbal Actuators for balanced thrust and other proper VTOL functions. Some of these engines can change between LF+Air and LFO + IntakeAtm/WBI Atmosphere in air breathing. View album here: https://imgur.com/a/oRtoHLW 3 of these wings can hold fuel. Leading edge elevons?! The part description will help you a bit. Crap! I actually did it! But I am still not making custom IVA! The journey is longer, more costly, more rewarding, and just prettier with the upgrade coin things. Thermal upgrades provided for some parts. SAGE Variable Isp provided for all WarpJet engines. Variable Isp provided for Egg Dog engine. ... Spoiler K inline RCS, my dudes! Better custom category icons Egg Dog variants (obsolete look) HUGE. WINGS. 3.75m tank for scale Kerbalism fixes and feature pass. K lab (left) and crew compartment (right) Full changelog: Spoiler Legacy 2.0 Added 'brake' tag to airbrake parts. They were not search-able. Added K Drone Core with RCS. Added RCS thrusters to K, KH Inline SAS parts. Added K crew compartment and science lab. Added new suites of parts: 16 VTOL engines. Compatible with WBI Kerbal Actuators and are feature-rich. 2x "Questor" series main wings (types D, E). 2x Stabilizers (canards, type C, D). 4x "Fighter" series winglets (types D, E, F, G) (and associated elevons). Moved ARI-73 engine from Aerospace Tech to Nuclear Propulsion tech node. (Advanced Nuclear Propulsion if CTT installed. The LPR-02 "Irradiance" VTOL engine is there with it.) Normalized and lowered EC demands in cockpit RCS thrusters...Unless they're using IntakeAtm, apparently. Rebalanced engines: Made ARI-73 and air-breathing engines stronger (or appropriately strong) in thicker atmospheres. Made J-81 closed cycle very EC demanding. Nerfed J-60D closed cycle Isp. Normalized EC ratios and Isp of LFO+EC engines. Other air-breathing performance changes. Removed single quotes and "class" from part titles...except for the engines. Misc part stats adjustments. Updated OPT flag. Updated DepthMask meshes to always be transparent. (Hopefully makes them friendly or unobtrusive in KSP 1.7 and older.) Updated radiator potential on Nebula Shock Intake. Updated drop tank heat tolerance selection to not use tank-bearing B9 options when MFT or RF are present. Reconfig 2.0 Added drag cube fix for stock Mk2 drone core. Added drag cube fix for H bodies. Added lift surface and 2nd RCS module (set to use throttle) to aerodynamic OMS thruster. You may need to replace this part on very craft that has it so that it behaves properly. Added (Upgraded) support for Allista's Configurable Containers. Added Kerbalism buffs for science data and samples storage. Added Covert Aero II tech node for even more advanced OPT engines. Compatible with CTT and Unkerballed Start. Moved Dark Drive and its new friend, the Bubble, into there. Added tank options for Stail Drone Core and Stail Fairing MonoPropellant Tank. Added/updated subcategory icons. Added thermal upgrades for J nose, Stail Drone Core, Mk2 nose. Made upgrade nodes themselves more informative in RnD view. Deprecated redundant RCS parts. The remaining parts now include all RCS mix options and color change where applicable. (Soft-deprecation. Craft files will not break.) Fixed Kerbalism detection, NF Propulsion detection and erroneous Xenon tank type settings. Fixed erroneous static thrust problem on HAE-02 and J-92 Nebula jet engines. Moved J linear aerospike and HAE-02 jet engine to Hypersonic Flight tech node alongside the Stail linear aerospike. Reduced EC demand in all MonoPropellant RCS. Several tiny tweaks. Updated Dark Goo: Boiloff rate is 0.2x as fast as before. Dark Drive now holds 3x as much. Its mileage should be quite great now. KerbalX Craft files: Spoiler OPT Striker A OPT Striker B H Skylight H Bubble Valkyrie's Shadow Questor 1 DOWNLOAD LEGACY :: SPACEDOCK :: GITHUB DOWNLOAD RECONFIG :: SPACEDOCK :: GITHUB Edited June 3 by JadeOfMaar Quote Link to post Share on other sites


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What to do about an expiring or expired Canadian Permanent Resident Card
Canadian Permanent Resident cards (Canadian PR cards) are valid for a period of five years and need to be renewed in order for someone's permanent residence status to remain valid.
Expiring Canadian PR Card
Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that a person with a Canadian PR card about to expire applies for a PR card renewal at least two months before the PR card expires.
The immigration officer who receives your application for PR card renewal will review your employment history, address and any travel outside of Canada in order to ensure you meet the residency requirements (living in Canada for 730 days within the past five years) for having your PR card renewed.
After the PR card is renewed, applicants will receive a notice in the mail telling them their new card is ready, upon which they have 180 days to pick up their new Canadian Permanent Resident card.
Expired Canadian PR Card
In some cases, a Canadian Permanent Resident may have to leave the country unexpectedly or have a personal emergency and be unable to renew their PR card before it expires.
If this happens, you must apply for a Travel Document at the Canadian office in the country you are currently in, but you must still meet the residency requirement and have lived in Canada for 730 days within the last five years. However, you can also try humanitarian and compassionate arguments if you have not met the residency requirement.
If you do run into this problem, it's a good idea to speak to a qualified immigration lawyer.
Refused Canadian PR Card Renewal
PR Card renewal forms can be refused if an applicant has not lived in Canada for at least 730 days during the past five years, or the immigration officer did not receive all of the information that was necessary. To ensure that you qualify for a Canadian PR card renewal and that all of the necessary documentation is enclosed, contact a qualified immigration lawyer to avoid PR card delays or the refusal of your Permanent Resident card renewal application.
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Is Apple Losing Its Edge?
Yesterday's less-than-explosive earnings report from Apple Inc. has left the tech world speculating about the future of everyone's favorite tech giant (well, maybe not everyone).
Stocks are up after news that the iPhone maintains its solid lead in the world market, with record U.S. sales, and shipments soaring in the third quarter. But without any groundbreaking products on the horizon, Forbes worries that April-June's numbers actually reflect growth that has plateaued.
Sales of iPhones and iPads bring in less revenue-per-unit than they have in the past, while competition from Samsung and Android-powered smart phones could start to eat away at their share of the market. Though profits came out ahead of Wall Street analysts' conservative predictions, these were not the "Which small country can Apple afford to buy" headlines of yesteryear. (No really, those were a thing.)
"Apple is now worth more than the GDP of Sweden"
"Is Apple Really Worth More than Poland?"
"Apple Now Has $137.1 Billion In Cash, More Than HP's Annual Revenue And Vietnam's GDP"
"Apple Now Has $121.3 Billion In Cash: More Than Amazon's Market Cap Or A Space Station"
The point? Time's ticking until they come out with a new iWatch.


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Critical Ops APK (C-OPS):
Critical Ops or also known as C-OPS is a Multiplayer First Person Shooter Video Game. This Game was Released for IOS on May 2016 and for Android in September 2015. You can visit the Google Play Store, Apple App Store or Amazon App Store to download this Critical Ops Apk for Free. Download the game here.
Critical Ops is developed and Published by Critical Force Ltd. NHN Entertainment Corporation has funded the Critical Force to publish the game in South Korea. When this game was first released in September 2015 it was in Beta until its full version that is C-OPS Version 1.0 which was released later in November 2018. Critical Ops is a shooting game inspired by Counter-Strike. You can enjoy a similar PC game on Mobile if you play C-OPS.
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If you like this game so much and wish to play Critical Ops on PC, then there is an option by using it you can download the Critical Ops on PC absolutely free. There are 7 types of Weapons in C-OPS and 4 types of game modes that you can play.
Critical Ops GamePlay:
The Critical Ops Game Play is quite interesting, there are two teams as Coalition and The Breach; 4 Game Modes like Defuse, Team Deathmatch, Gun Game, and Ranked Defuse; along with this there are two game Types Quick games and Custom Games.
This is not finished yet, there is another mode which is Practice Mode where Players can play against bots, some bots are Enemy Bots and some are friendly bots similar to Counter-Strike Offline GamePlay.
You can Play Quick games any time but you will not have any option to choose the team, game mode, game time limit, etc. But Quick Games can help you to gain XP points and increase your level. Once the Quick Game is over you will get kicked out of the room and you need to play the new quick game again with new players with similar conditions.
Whereas in Custom Games you can choose your Players, Players limit, Time Limit, Game Mode and much more settings. You will not get kicked out of the room unless you remove yourself. Ranked Defuse is not available under Custom Games. Additionally, players may spectate instead of playing
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In Custom Games you can create a Public or Private room which will be Password Protected. This mode is useful where you want to play with your friends and want to beat the opponent team.
Critical Ops Game Modes:
As I said it before there are 4 Game Modes in Critical Ops. Except this, you can also have a practice mode where you can improve your skills while playing with bots. Let's discuss the other four modes of Critical Ops.
Defuse: This mode keeps its name because the enemy team breach has the mission to plant a C4 on a given location while team Coalition has the mission to stop Enemy Team Breach from planting C4 or defuse C4 before the time. If C4 Blasts or team Coalition gets eliminated, then team Breach will win this match. Whereas if team Breach gets eliminated and or C4 get Defused then Team Coalition will win.
Based on the game Performance Players and teams will be provided some currency by using that currency you can purchase and unlock new Guns and skins.
Team DeathMatch: This mode is quite popular because each team has the mission to kill the opponent player and gain maximum kills in a limited time period. Suppose the team Breach gets maximum kills before the Coalition team then the team Breach will win this match and vice versa.
Gun Game: This Gun Game Mode is quite difficult and it has a total of 15 Levels. This Mode starts with an SMG MP5 for a player and similar SMG but Different Guns in other teammates' hands. Once you kill an enemy you will get the rank update and unlock the other weapon. In this mode, if the enemy kills you then you will get demoted to the lower level similar to the rank update as you kill an enemy.
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In the final Level 15, you have to kill your enemy with a knife if you successfully kill the enemy with a knife then your team will win. But the team must complete the objective before the enemy team.
Ranked Defuse: With most rules being similar to Defuse, players can compete against similarly skilled players in teams and work towards their personal rank, starting from Unranked, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Master, Special Ops and eventually Elite Ops. Elite Ops is a rank only available for the top 250 players worldwide.
Critical Ops Weapon List:
- Pistols: P250, GSR 1911, MR 96, XD.45, and Dual MTX.
- Submachine Guns: MP5, MP7, P90, and Vector.
- Assault Rifles: SA58, M4, AK-47, HK417, Aug, and SG 551,
- Shotguns: FP6, Super 90 and M1887.
- Sniper Rifles: U-Ratio, M14, and TRG 22,
- Knife: Default, Tac-Tool, Kara bit, Kukri, Remix and Tactical Axe. (every single knife does the same amount of damage and has the same range)
- Grenades: Frag grenade, Practice Grenade, Flashbang, and Smoke grenade. (practice grenade is only for the tutorial)
- Armour: Kevlar & Helmet.
Minimum System Requirement to Play C-Ops on Mobile:
- Android V 4 or above
- Minimum 2 GB Ram
- Minimum 1 GB Free Internal Storage
- 8Ghz Snapdragon Processor
- High-Speed Internet
Minimum System Requirement to Play C-Ops on PC:
- OS: Microsoft Windows 7 and above.
- Processor: Intel or AMD Processor.
- RAM: Minimum 2 GB Ram
- HDD: 5GB Free Disk Space
- You must be an Administrator on your PC
- Up to date graphics drivers from Microsoft or the chipset vendor
- High-Speed Internet
How to Install Critical Ops on PC?
- You can Install any Emulator or Android OS to Play Critical Ops on Your PC.
- Download Bluestack Emulator or Phoenix Android OS.
- If you need guidance on how to play Mobile games on PC then Read this article Click here.
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Cody Whitehair from the Bears called me today to chat all about his favorite country star Luke Combs, the Bears' #SaluteToService week, their efforts towards recognizing all the great work our veterans have done for our country, why the 30th annual Bears Coat Drive is so important at this time of year + much more >>>>
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0 Cody Whitehair From The Bears Talks Salute To Service With Drew!
Ahead of the Bears/Packers game this Sunday, Cody called me this morning to chat about this weekend's "Salute to Service" theme & why it's so important to the Bears to recognize our veterans + how Cody spent his bye weekend off & much more >>>>>
0 Kyle Long Surprises Hoffman Estates Police Officer With New Truck!
Bears star Kyle Long has a love for police officers who make their community a better place, even moreso when it involves youth football.
Hoffman Estates officer Mark Mueller works nights so that he can coach during the day (for the last 26 years!), so when Long heard about Mueller's rusted-out 1999 pick-up truck, he asked his friends at "Tackle My Ride!" to step in >>>>
Father, police officer + longtime youth ? coach Mark Mueller needed a new ?@Ky1eLong knew just what to do.
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0 Bears Star Cody Whitehair Is Ready For Football & More Country Concerts!
Are you ready for Bears vs Falcons this Sunday? The Miller Lite Chicago Bears Block Party on Saturday afternoon too?
I am, and so is Cody Whitehair, our star offensive line rookie who's back in 2017!
Listen as Cody shares with us their philosophy this season, why his jersey is on Page 2 (not 1!?!?!) of NFLShop.com, which country stars blew him away this summer when he took his wife on an anniversary #RoadTrip & much more …
0 LISTEN: Chicago Bear Pat O'Donnell Calls Drew To Chat Country Music & The Bears 5K!
The PNC Chicago Bears 5K is coming up Saturday, June 24th and you can still register HERE (click)!
Punter Pat O'Donnell called Drew this afternoon to chat about his favorite country stars, the song he sings on the field every day (and how the guys keep telling him to can it!), which backstage atmosphere was incredible last month, how he's going to take on my son Roy in the Bears' Kids Dash & much more >>>>>>>
0 LISTEN: Chris Young Calls Drew To Chat Sports, Burgers & More!
Always fun to chat with Chris Young, and this time around, I had no idea why he was calling the show!
Listen below to our full conversation about why he loves Cassadee Pope so much, his feelings on his Dallas Cowboys from the NFL draft last weekend in Chicago, his #TBT fashion regret and much more ——>
0 Jay Cutler & Kristin Cavallari Welcome New Baby Girl !
Our Chicago Bears just added another member to their roster, as quarterback Jay Cutler & his wife Kristin Cavallari announced the birth of their daughter Saylor James!
Kristin heard the name from a family friend's pet and thought it sounded perfect.
Are there any pet names that you've loved, that would work well for your next baby?
0 Matt Forte & Kyle Long Make Us Laugh Out Loud!
For the Chicago Bears' latest edition of "Big Guys in Compact Cars," running back Matt Forte and right tackle Kyle Long join Spice Adams for absolute hilarity!
During the car ride, Matt rags on Kyle, Kyle then makes his pitch to "all the ladies" and Spice adds his two cents about his years running ahead of Matt … I love ALL of this! You too?
0 Guess Who's On Forbes' List Of America's Most Disliked Athletes?
Forbes just released their rankings of the top ten most disliked athletes … no surprise that Lance Armstrong and Manti Te'o are at the top, but Chicago has the #4 slot?
Yep, Jay Cutler!
Also included from the NFL are Michael Vick and Tony Romo (full list here).
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Oakland City Workers Call out Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf's Administration for Union Busting
ONN – City of Oakland Workers march on City Administrator Sabrina Landreth and Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf for union busting and starving city services. The City of Oakland has understaffed its civilian workforce by almost 20 percent.
City of Oakland workers sought a wage increase of between 4 percent and 5 percent from the Oakland City Council last night. But the recently passed City of Oakland 2019-2021 Budget promised only the restoration of some jobs the Mayor of Oakland wanted to cut.
As mentioned here at Oakland News Now, before, having a position with the City of Oakland is not always the automatic middle class gig that it was in the past. This is because the City of Oakland has failed to keep its worker wage levels up to the cost-of-living needs in the City itself.
One of the Local 21 representatives said this: "The City of Oakland prematurely declared an impasse and have threatened layoffs because they are furious that workers were advocating for a budget that wasn't the Mayor's. "
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Diversity will be one of the hottest and most important issues of the immediate future and the new world emerging. After centuries of cultures seeking to create mono societies, leadership, housing and even crop production, we are now taking a look at the sample set by nature in biodiversity --- the more diverse structures are, the stronger they are. http://www.globalissues.org/article/170/why-is-biodiversity-important-who-cares
But the conversation of human diversity is now becoming more nuanced. There was a time where companies, organizations and communities felt that you could solve diversity issues by plugging in people who looked differently than you did, but thought the same way. In other words, you still had the same mono culture, but in different shades. The problem with this version of diversity is that it doesn't lead to the greatest level of innovation and possibilities an organization or society can enjoy. This form of "mono-diversity" usually leads to the same kind of results you'd have if you didn't diversify at all. Mono-diversity or faux diversity is like leaving money on the table: why would any organization settle for less when there is more available? True and effective human diversity takes into account other people's lifestyles, experiences, thought processes and visions. This kind of true diversity of thought in leadership very well could have avoided the extinction level event we face today called climate change.
There are those who will seek to mount a campaign that will negate incorporating people from different ethnic cultures into their organization by saying "we don't need the 'cultural other'. We have diversity of thought within our ranks". This, again, is faux diversity and often is used as a cover for subtle racism. True diversity recognizes that, using a foundational framework, organizations become stronger, more adept at figuring out global terrains and, quite frankly, less boring and more dynamic. Here are some of the other gifts that true diversity, leveraging diversity of thought, bring to the table:
More unconsidered solutions. In mono cultures, all solutions come from the same source, which may be exactly what caused the problem in the first place.
Valuing the feminine. There is little value in a woman thinking like a man. But there is great value in a man recognizing a woman's ancient and matriarchal problem solving skills.
Reduces racism. It's hard to make an enemy of someone you depend on for your success and your future.
Incorporates wisdom. Valuing the sacred wisdom of the elders by eliminating ageism can help an organization not make the same mistakes over and over again.
Imports the solutions of the Global South. All shoulders at the wheel.
There must be a rethinking of what true diversity looks like by copying nature and incorporating the many different ways life expresses itself. This trend is happening and may save the day from the immediate challenges the world of the past few centuries has visited upon us to today.
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From Heli drops to cat skiing and snowmobile tours in Hokkaido, the Hokkaido Backcountry Club has developed the best of the best for chasing powder via mechanized travel. After years spent seeking out the perfect terrain in Hokkaido we worked closely with the local town governments and forestry service for exclusive guiding permits in these areas. Now every season we are expanding our terrain and working to educate the public in avalanche safety.
It is not just helicopters, snow cats, and sleds that make us great. Our guides have seasons of experience under their belts as professional certified ski and snowboard guides. This ensures that while you are out in the backcountry having fun and making memories you are in the best hands possible. We like to keep things just the right amount of serious around here.
None of this would matter though without our mastery of snow forecasting. Hokkaido is an island bordered by the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean; this island effect mixed with mountains and flat valleys creates a multitude of micro-climates. Our understanding of the nuances in storms systems mixed with our weather resources around Hokkaido ensures that we know where the best snow is for all of our operations.
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Hispanic-style cheeses offer unique varieties, tastes It's "hasta la vista" to mozzarella and cheddar and hello to Hispanic-style cheese, now one of the fastest-growing food segments in the U.S. From hard-textured and strongly flavored Cotija (pronounced koh-TEE-hah) to soft and crumbly Queso Blanco (KAY-so BLAHN-ko), these cheeses offer unique flavors and textures that are far different from typical American-style cheeses. Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have recently conducted the first comprehensive chemical analysis of Hispanic-style cheeses, a development which could lead to improved quality and marketability of these cheeses as they make their way into mainstream cuisine. (AGFD 90, Tuesday, March 15, 8:50 a.m.)**
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Everything you wanted to know about trivets, and more
Trivet intentions: A history
A combination of the Middle English word trevet, for cooking vessel, and the Old English Word trefet, for three-footed, today's modern trivets have deep roots. Wrought iron or cast iron trivets with longer feet were originally used to elevate pots from the coals of a fire. As cooking implements advanced, so did the trivets. They become smaller, more attractive, and streamlined for stovetop and tabletop use.
Trivets today: Not just for fires anymore
Today's trivets are a far cry from the bulky, metal trivets of the past. Now, the purpose is to keep hot dishes from burning or leaving marks on dining tables or counter tops. But while saving tabletops is a noble cause, adding a delightful accent to with the practicality of trivets is just as fun.
Trivet Pursuit: Different types of trivets
Whether you're a collector or you simply need to keep your table top pristine, there are multitudes of choices for everyday needs. Here are a few to help:
Tea Trivet: These trivets are normally about 6 inches across, and are an elegant accessory on which to place your teapot. A ceramic trivet, or a ceramic tile trivet, is often the most attractive for teapots.
Casserole Trivet: Normally slightly larger than tea trivets, these trivets will safely keep your casserole dish from scorching the table. Casserole trivets look great in wood or even cast iron for a dramatic effect.
Electric Warming Trivet: Just as it sounds, this trivet is more for keeping dishes warm. These trivets plug in, and are safe and easy to use.
Scented Trivets: Wonderful for the holidays, scented trivets are often fabric, crafty designs.
Straw Trivet: These woven mats are a give the table top soft, natural look. And don't worry, the straw trivet is strong, and won't burn under those hot dishes.
Sandstone/Fired Clay Trivet: These beautiful trivets have the look and feel of a Southwestern feast, and hold up well under even the heaviest pots.
Collecting trivets
Authentic, older iron trivets and iron tile trivets and wrought iron trivets can be identified by their casting marks, the area where the material was poured into the mold. Casting marks are on the reverse side of the trivet, and are either circular or rectangular in shape. Older tea trivets were made from delicate porcelain, and are an exciting find if one is found intact with minimal scratches. Auction houses and thrift stores are often great sources.
There are plenty of trivet styles today to choose from, perfect to fit your personal style. Trivets can be season-specific, like resting that holiday roast on top of a beautiful, framed poinsettia trivet. Or they can be funky, and fun, like the popular cat or dog trivets, shaped like your favorite animal.
Whichever you choose, let the trivet reflect your own style. Match it to your décor, and keep it fun and simple.


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17 Dogs Ashamed Of Their Humans –
1. This guy truly wondering how he ended up here.
When you finally get rescued from the shelter but this is your new owner pic.twitter.com/8QOC5UAiZa
— Homo posts (@Homoposts) March 20, 2016
2. This newly groomed lady who is not so pleased with her new look.
3. This dog enraged that his human had the audacity to give him a bath.
4. And this fellow who doesn't think the martini thing is funny or cute.
5. This corgi who is ashamed his human created a business suit onesie.
6. This pup, so confused by humans and their weird clothing habits.
7. This embarrassed, restless soul.
the dog is so embarrassed to be in that thing 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ojiUaxIdwQ
— Baby Animals (@BabyAnimalsPic) April 21, 2016
8. And this small dog, bearing the marks of his shame.
9. This dog, wondering when his human will take it down a notch.
When you're in eighth grade and love your dog but your dog is embarrassed to be seen with you pic.twitter.com/RbQWgDMxQz
— Maggie Rapp (@RappMaggie) April 27, 2015
10. And this dog, who is so, so done.
11. This dog, looking upon a portrait of disappointment.
12. And this dog not too enthused that his human has a giant blanket of his face.
13. This pup who is clearly not into DIY grooming.
14. This pal who remembers what you did last night, even if you can't.
15. This little fellow, who didn't ask for this and is not going to succumb to it.
I was trying to take cute spring pictures with my dog but look at his face pic.twitter.com/KqsCZ1TFzr
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16. This dog, just wondering WHY.
17. And finally, this guy who hates Minions just as much as the rest of us.
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University engulfed in flames as anti-Trump supporters cancel Trump event
Milo Yiannopoulos, a Breitbart news editor, was due to speak to students at the University of California at Berkeley yet the event was cancelled after student groups pledged to shut the event down.
Police barricades being disassembled and windows broken at Milo at Berkeley pic.twitter.com/D5lWmI38Sw
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In response to the violent rampage, the UC Berkeley police department tweeted: "Milo event cancelled. Shelter in place if on campus. All campus buildings on lockdown."
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Anti Austerity Alliance – leading the resistance
The government hope that the signs of economic recovery will signal a recovery in the polls for Labour and Fine Gael. But the reality is, any recovery will not mean an easing of austerity. Indeed austerity is here to stay, and the Anti Austerity Alliance is here to resist it.Read More »


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Divorce and Refinance Considerations – WomansDivorce.com – Rhonda's Question: My divorce states I was awarded the home and associated debt and that I would refinance and receive cash out and divide the cash out 50/50 at closing (or sell and split the proceeds 50/50). After 3 years, I am now ready to refinance as I want to keep my home.
Mortgage During And After Divorce On Home Purchase And Refinance – Mortgage During And After Divorce On Home Purchase And Refinance. This BLOG On Mortgage During And After Divorce On Home Purchase And Refinance Was PUBLISHED On December 7th, 2018. Divorce Rates among Americans have surpassed the 56% mark. All marriages has a 56% probability of eventually ending up in divorce
Refinancing After a Divorce – A.S.A.P. Mortgage Corporation – Divorce is a difficult experience for everyone involved, and the details of sorting out property can be overwhelming. One of the items you will likely have to deal with is the refinancing of your home if both people were listed on the mortgage.
What to do with your mortgage debt after a divorce – finder US – What to do with your mortgage debt after a divorce 20 August 2018. We value our editorial independence, basing our comparison results, content and reviews on objective analysis without bias.. To refinance your home, you may need to provide to your lender:
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Medicare Supplement 5 Helpful Tips
Learn how to pick the right Medigap plan
Medicare Supplement insurance, aka Medigap, is actually quite simple. Here are five helpful tips for choosing the right Medigap plan.
1) Choose Medigap Plan by Price
When choosing a Medigap plan you want to compare prices from different companies. Each Medigap Plan F is equal to Plan F from any company, same goes for any lettered plan. You can just get a quote for Medigap now, if you like, or continue reading to learn more tips.
2) More Comprehensive Medigap Plans Can Save $$
This seems counterintuitive, but a comprehensive Medigap plan like Plan C or F can actually save you a lot of money if you have a chronic illness or emergency, even though the monthly premium is higher.
3) Travel Abroad? Choose a Medigap with Foreign Emergency Care
6 Medigap plans cover foreign emergency care when traveling outside of the United States. Each plan has a separate foreign travel care deductible of $250 and covers up to 50k in emergency care, if the emergency occurs within the first 60 days of your trip.
4) Can't Afford Medigap Full Coverage? Maybe You Can
If you are on a fixed income but still want full coverage some insurance companies may offer Medigap's most comprehensive coverage plan Plan F with a money saving monthly premium. You can choose between Plan F High Deductible ($2,180 in 2015) or the much more rarely available Plan F Select. Medigap Plan F Select works by creating a PPO-type network of doctors and hospitals, therefore limiting your network, but reducing your premium. Both High-F and F Select offer the same comprehensive coverage.
5) Research Medigap Plans
Besides the initial price, remember Medigap plans can go up each year. Therefore you'll want to learn how each company's price increases with age. You'll also want to make sure you choose a reputable company. Click here to see a Medigap comparison chart.
For further questions call 800-930-7956 or click here to get a Medigap quote.
Reader Comments and Questions
By Braden Bills on May 08, 2017
I didn't know that there were different kinds of medigap plans. It seems like it's important to make sure that you get one that isn't too expensive! I'll be sure to find one that's comprehensive and offers lots of support.
By John Mahoney on November 22, 2016
My brother recently applied for medicare and was denied, I want to learn more about what I can do if mine ever gets denied. I didn't know some plans covered foreign emergency care, it is such a great thing to know about since I travel a lot. I would also think it's a good idea to speak with family and friends about their thoughts on getting the best coverage you can get.
By Wade Joel on May 18, 2016
It is going to be a while before I can use Medicare but, it can never hurt to plan for the future. I liked your tip to look around for the best Medigap plan that works best for you. I did not know about the Plan F select option for Medigap.
By Randy on March 19, 2016
Which Medigap plans offer foreign travel insurance?
6 out of 10 Medigap plans cover foreign emergency healthcare. Check out our Medigap comparison chart to see which plans offer it. Please call one of our licensed independent insurance agents at 800-930-7956, so, that we can help you find the right plan.
-Amy from https://www.senior65.com/
By Rachel Finn on February 24, 2016
I'm not very familiar with Medigap, so I really appreciate the explanations about the different kinds of coverage offered. It's good to know they offer the same comprehensive coverage. Would there be any kind of situation where a Medigap plan might not be the best option?
There are a few situations where a Medigap policy may not be the best option.1) For many Medicare beneficiaries who are under 65 years of age, Medigap may not be available in their area, or may only offer limited coverage. 2) If you are over 65 and still have job-based insurance, you may want to delay your enrollment in Medigap, because you will have similar coverage, and usually will not have to pay your Part B premium. and, 3) If the a Medigap plan's monthly premium is cost prohibitive, you may want to consider alternatives like Medicare Advantage.
-Eric from https://www.senior65.com/
By Hailey Renee on February 19, 2016
I like your advice about selecting a medicare supplement plan by comparing prices. I am glad to know that by comparing costs you can save a considerable amount of money. That is interesting that there are even options of care that you can get for traveling abroad.
By Bryce Trout on November 04, 2015
I have been looking for a medicare supplement for a while now and I thought your tips were really helpful. I had no idea that a more comprehensive coverage could help you save money. I think this will really help me moving forward. Thank you for sharing.
By Sandy Tull on October 23, 2015
I was not aware of the Plan F Select for health insurance! I think as long as my main doctor was within my PPO, I'd be alright with that. I need to do more research but if it brought down my deductible, I'd be a happy camper!
By Alex Jennings on August 25, 2015
Excellent, informative article, Amy! I've been thinking about getting medicare supplement insurance because my current coverage just isn't working. I'm glad that I stumbled upon your article because you've given us some really helpful tips here. I think you're absolutely right: it's important to research Medigap plans so you can make sure that you're getting the best price for your insurance. Alex Jennigns
By Luis on June 18, 2015
The old adage: You get what you pay for, seems to ring true here with Medigap plans that cost more per month can save you money in the end.
By Jamal on June 11, 2015
I have a question about the foreign emergency travel health care. Do you get 50k of coverage for every trip?
Great question. Unfortunately, no. The Medigap foreign emergency healthcare benefit covers 50k over the lifetime of the policy.
-Michelle from https://www.senior65.com/
By Jacob on May 25, 2015
If I'm traveling for 3 months do you think I should get travel insurance?
That might be a good idea for you, since generally Medicare doesn't cover any foreign healthcare emergencies, and Medigap only covers you if your accident happens within the first 60 days of your trip. Hope this helps.
-Jacima from https://www.senior65.com/


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Evora Sports Racer has the good stuff
This, says Lotus, is a car for Serious Drivers; the Evora Sports Racer, with sharp new interior and exterior trim and colours, teamed with Lotus' top 'street' specification, available in both naturally-aspirated or supercharged variants.
It's available in a choice of four colours: White, metallic grey, dark blue and bright red, with special gloss black graphics across the roof, front splitter, rear diffuser and side sills. The badges, mirror housings and rims are also blacked out, with either black or red brake callipers, depending on just how racy you want your Evora to look.
Inside, the 2+2 seating option is standard, with black leather sports seats, trimmed with red contrast piping and stitching - or you can ask for red leather with black contrast piping and stitching. The dashboard, door panels are lined in grey faux suede with red contrast stitching, with gunmetal dashboard panels, as is standard in the Evora S.
The mid-engined 3.5-litre V6 comes standard with all the chimes and flutes: the sports pack provides a switchable sports mode with sharper throttle response, increased rev limit and sportier settings for the dynamic performance management, as well as sports diffuser and cross-drilled brake discs.
The tech pack, on the other hand, includes upgraded speakers and stereo system, a DVD player, a 180mm touchscreen display, Bluetooth connectivity, mini-RCA and USB connections, tyre pressure monitoring, cruise control and rear parking sensors, electric power-folding mirrors and a reversing camera.
The Evora Sports Racer retails in the UK at £57 900 (R800 000) for the naturally-aspirated, 207kW Evora or £65 900 (R911 000) for the 258kW supercharged Evora S.
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The timezone in Canton Church of Christ is America/Rankin_Inlet
Morning Sunrise at 06:27 and Evening Sunset at 16:59. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 40.5592°, Longitude. -90.0331°
Morning Sunrise at 06:27 and Evening Sunset at 16:59. It's light
Rough GPS position Latitude. 40.5592°, Longitude. -90.0331°
Weather near Canton Church of Christ Last report from Peoria, Greater Peoria Regional Airport, IL 38.1km awayTemperature: 8°C / 46°F
Wind: 9.2km/h North gusting to 19.6km/h
Cloud: Few at 2900ft Solid Overcast at 4300ft
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Geographic features & Photographs around Canton Church of Christ in Illinois, United States
church a building for public Christian worship.
- Agape Believers Fellowship Church (0.1km)
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- Saint Peters Episcopal Church (0.2km)
- First Congregational Church (0.2km)
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- Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (0.9km)
- Church of God of Prophecy (0.9km)
- North Main Shopping Center (1km)
- Eastside Church of the Nazarene (1.1km)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (1.8km)
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (1.9km)
- West Side Sewage Treatment Plant (2km)
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- Anderson Park (1.2km)
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- Kellogg Park (1.4km)
- Wallace Park (1.6km)
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- Canton (0.2km)
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- Westview Acres (1.9km)
building(s) a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc..
- Parlin Public Library (historical) (0.4km)
- Parlin Ingersoll Library (0.6km)
- Ingersoll Gymnasium (0.9km)
hospital a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated.
- Coleman Clinic (0.8km)
- Graham Hospital (1km)
- Fulton County Mental Health Center (1.1km)
section of populated place a neighborhood or part of a larger town or city.
- Prospect Heights Addition (subdivision) (1.3km)
- Village Square (subdivision) (1.9km)
cemetery a burial place or ground.
- Saint Marys Cemetery (1.7km)
- Greenwood Cemetery (1.8km)
post office a public building in which mail is received, sorted and distributed.
- Canton Post Office (0.6km)
reservoir(s) an artificial pond or lake.
- Van Winkle Lake (1.9km)
dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
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How to Post Ads on Craigslist in Multiple Cities without getting Flagged? [2018 Method]
What is craigslist?
Craigslist Categories for Posting Ads
First there are the the categories of the countries > cities. As you can see in the Image there are various categories into that there are also sub categories
|Craigslist categories
There are multiple categories to post classified ads as you can see in the Image. Craigslist popular categories are like housing, jobs, personals and services. You can post to craigslist in multiple cities at once but by keeping a gap of time or else it will look like robot posting.
How do I Put an Ad on Craigslist in Multiple Cities Without Getting Flagged?
1) First Create an account, fill in details.
2) Now first select the country, than city and then select a suitable category according to your ad.
3) On the upper left side of the page there is an option of post to classifieds.
4) Now select the category like hosing services, personal, gigs,etc. After that at the top right side there is an option of post.
5) Now select the sub-category which is suitable for your Craigslist Ad.
6) Fill in the details suitable to the options.
6) You can edit your craigslist ad anytime, buy selecting the option of edit.
7) Enter the captcha for human verification.
8) You are done.
9) If you follow all the rules and post it , it will be live
Note : All sections are not free to post, some are paid.
How to post ads on craigslist in multiple cities without getting Flagged?
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Social Networking Site or Opportunity for Entrepreneurs?
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Facebook: Just a Social Networking Site or an Opportunity for Entrepreneurs?
In May 2007, Facebook embarked on a venture to expand free services for members. The company invited software developers to write software programs that Facebook members could utilize to inform and entertain one another. As of June 2008, a quarter-million developers requested Facebook's tools for building free software applications. Almost one-tenth (24,000) of those requests have resulted in actual software applications that enable Facebook users to play games, share movie preferences, and send each other virtual hugs, among many other things.
Some of the 24,000 software applications have been successful while many others have failed to arouse user interest. According to Ben Ling, director of platform marketing at Facebook, the Facebook platform doesn't turn something that is not useful into something that is useful. Ling also says that "[e]ntrepreneurs need to ask themselves, 'What is the problem I'm trying to solve? What is the need I'm trying to address?'"
One possible entrepreneurial venture that could use a platform such as Facebook to solve members' problems and satisfy their needs above and beyond social networking itself is group buying. This potential application focuses on group purchasing of products and services?something that started and failed elsewhere in the 1990s but which has arisen anew in a different form in China, where it is highly successful. The concept is called tuangou, and loosely translated it means "group buying."
In the 1990s, when online businesses were springing up overnight, online group buying companies like LetsBuyIt.com and Mercata.com followed a simple business model that enabled online shoppers who were hunting for the same items to consolidate their orders in hopes of obtaining sizable discounts. "It seemed like a great concept. The sites were free for consumers and made money by charging commissions and fees to the sellers of the products. Support was strong from investors, vendors and media. Within a few years, however, virtually all of the services failed. Traffic on the sites slowed after an initial boom. Most visitors didn't make purchases, and as the number of buyers went down, prices went up."
Like the group buying Web sites of the 1990s, China's tuangou is based on the Web. But, it has moved significantly beyond those earlier Web sites. China's experience with tuangou may help others to capitalize on Web-based social networking for group buying activities. "Lessons offered by tuangou suggest there are enormous opportunities for online services that are able to position themselves as intermediaries as people increasingly connect in online forums and social networks and demand more value via collective bargaining."
Facebook offers to group buying the same potential that it has accorded to advertisers. "Advertisers love the Internet because its mathematical and technological tools enable them to analyze anonymous data to detect patterns in peoples' interests and consumption habits and to match ads to them, adding precision, accountability and productivity [that] consumer marketers previously had lacked."
Two major entrepreneurial opportunities may be on the horizon for merging information gleaned from Facebook with various group buying activities. One opportunity involves businesses using text-analytic software to probe the content of member profiles and posted messages with the intent of identifying their interests in specific products or services. The buying groups would then approach these Facebook members with tailor-made, pre-negotiated deals on services and products. Another opportunity exists in analyzing Facebook profiles and postings to identify people who are opinion leaders and therefore more likely to influence others. Group buying services could then provide these opinion leaders with incentives to recruit new members to the buying service.
Are these two entrepreneurial opportunities an illusion or reality? The answer may hinge on how Facebook members react to their profiles and postings being used to glean the information needed by the group buying services.
Perhaps Facebook's previous experience with its Beacon feature in late 2007 provides an instructive perspective as Facebook, in conjunction with other entrepreneurs, seeks to mine, for commercial purposes, the wealth of information contained in member profiles and postings. Beacon, launched as an advertising scheme to provide the bang that marketers wanted from their advertising dollars, tracked Facebook members' activities and purchases on the Web, and communicated them to their friends. This provided a tremendous potential benefit to marketers by providing the means to pinpoint precisely the likes and dislikes of millions and millions of people. However, members very quickly complained about the invasion of their privacy, aruging that Facebook "was exploiting for commercial purposes personal information members hadn't intended to share." Under increasing pressure, Facebook altered its implementation of the Beacon feature.
Is the reaction to Beacon a harbinger of what may be in store for attempts to mine Facebook profiles and postings in order to serve the commercial interests of group buying services?
This case was written by Michael K. McCuddy, The Louis S. and Mary L. Morgal Chair of Christian Business Ethics and Professor of Management, College of Business Administration, Valparaiso University.
Discussion Questions:
1. From your perspective, is the use of the Facebook platform to host more and different applications an appropriate and viable way for contemporary businesses to capitalize on social networking? Explain the reasoning behind your answer.
2. How has change created opportunities for entrepreneurs to develop businesses that utilize the Facebook platform?
3. Would you participate in a group buying experience on Facebook if one were available? Why or why not?
4. Do you think the two group buying business opportunities are genuine given Facebook's previous experience with Beacon? Explain your answer.© BrainMass Inc. brainmass.com October 2, 2020, 2:46 am ad1c9bdddf
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Facebook, as a social networking site is a very useful and utilized platform by different people from different circles. For business people, it is important to capitalize on the networking site since by having a number of friends and with important applications, there is a business opportunity for marketers who would get to understand what a group of people like and don't like through advertisements. By doing this, they are able to understand the ...
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AdWords Campaign Success in 7 steps
By admin | November 9, 2017
Whats all the buzz about Google AdWords?
AdWords Campaign:
AdWords AdGroup:
7 Steps to create a Campaign
Before starting an AdWords Campaign, you should create an account. To create an account, go to https://adwords.google.com, find the get started button and sign up for AdWords account. Once sign up is complete, log in to your account, Click "Create your First Campaign" Button.
Step1: Select Campaign type and name:
First, select the campaign type based on your business goal. There are many campaign types available, we will learn about each campaign type little later. But for now, We highly recommend a "search network only" option and give your campaign a name. Next, you will find more campaign types to choose. You can tick an "All Features" Type, that helps to reach customers with any kind of ad format.
Also, remove the tick mark from "Include search partners" for now (based on your goals, can tick them later).
Step 2: Setting Geographic Location:
Step 3: Setting Up your Bid Strategy:
Setting your budget may be difficult at the start. First, Change the bid to "manual Bid Set up". By setting manual, you will have more control and will help learn AdWords better. You can always change the manual setting to one of the automatic settings later.
Step 4: Ad Extensions:
Your Ad Extensions and scheduling are an important part of campaign setup. But leave it for now, we will set up later.
Click "save and continue" button at last.
Step 5: First Ad Group and first ad Creation
You have to place your final URL. Once a user clicks your ad they should land to the page where they can make a purchase or sign up. You have to give path fields. The path fields is a display URL in Google search they give customers an idea of where they end up landing when they click your ad.
Here is a short version of your ad template:Final URL:Headline 1: 30charctersHeadline2: 30charctersDescription: 80charcters
Step 6: Insert your Keywords:
Step 7: Review and billing:
Once you have pasted the keywords, click "set up the bill later". Now your Campaign is ready. Review all the campaigns, AdGroups and Ads before making a payment. Once all done, go to the Billing section to make your payment.


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Front Desk/Chiropractic Assistant
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We have an immediate opening for a part-time Front Desk/Chiropractic Assistant to join our chiropractic clinic team! We are a busy Wellness Way Clinic and Chiropractic office. We are looking for someone who has a good work ethic, understands Chiropractic and what The Wellness Way does. We are looking are a person to be all in for this clinic. This is an hourly wage position with future incentives. This is a long-term position – serious inquiries only.
· Greet and assist patients at the front desk
· Schedule appointments
· Answer and make telephone calls
· Perform other office tasks
· Must be computer proficient (Word, Excel, Power Point) as most of our front desk tasks are on the computer
· Previous experience in office administration or other related fields is a plus
· Ability to prioritize and multitask
· Ability to problem solve
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
· Positive Attitude
· Team Player
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