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CHICAGO (Reuters) - A political scandal that led to the arrest of Illinois' governor has become an unwelcome distraction for President-elect Barack Obama as he tries to keep his focus on preparing to run the country.
Republican officials are having a field day, suggesting that the incoming Democratic president has been less than forthcoming and forcing his team on the defensive just over a month before he takes office.
Obama's transition aides are attempting to piece together what contacts, if any, his advisers had with Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich about filling the U.S. Senate seat that Obama vacated after he won the presidency on November 4.
Blagojevich was charged this week with plotting to sell Obama's Senate seat in a jaw-dropping corrupt move that has shocked Americans and put a spotlight on political shenanigans in Chicago, the city that mobster Al Capone once ruled.
The controversy is proving to be an early test for Obama and his pledge to run a far more open and transparent government than in the recent past.
There has been no suggestion that he or his advisers have done anything wrong. In fact, the U.S. attorney who brought the charges against Blagojevich, Patrick Fitzgerald, made clear there were no allegations about Obama in the criminal complaint against the governor.
"I have never spoken with the governor on this subject," Obama told reporters on Thursday. "And I am quite confident that no representatives of mine would have had any part in any deals related to this seat."
Democrats who want to see Obama get off to a good start in his presidency are urging him to put out as much information as possible about the case in order to put it behind him.
"The president-elect and his team have handled this difficult matter very well so far. President-elect Obama has done the right thing -- commit to get all the facts out early about all contacts with the governor or his aides," said Lanny Davis, an attorney and legal crisis manager at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in Washington and a former special counsel to President Bill Clinton.
Doug Schoen, a Democratic strategist who worked in the Clinton White House, said Obama needs to get the information out "sooner rather than later."
"I think he needs to wrap it up quickly and he needs to resolve it quickly and he needs to be completely transparent because his government is supposed to work with a higher level of transparency than the average administration," he said.
Questions have arisen that are putting pressure on Obama to release more information.
For example, top Obama aide Valerie Jarrett was identified as having been a candidate for the Senate seat. In a wiretapped conversation, Blagojevich said he had rejected the person identified in the indictment as "Senate Candidate 1" -- and later revealed to be Jarrett -- because "they're not willing to give me anything except appreciation. them."
Back in November Jarrett had withdrawn as a Senate candidate and Obama has named her to a top White House job.
Senior Obama adviser David Axelrod said on Thursday at an election forum at Harvard University that she withdrew from consideration from the Senate seat because Obama wanted her to serve with him in the White House.
But the question remained whether Jarrett or anyone around her was aware that Blagojevich was seeking money for the seat. In Illinois, the governor has sole power to fill vacant Senate seats.
In addition, Obama's chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, a long-time member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois, has been cited in various news accounts of having contacts with Blagojevich over the years.
Did he talk to Blagojevich about the Senate seat?
Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell, a Democrat, said the Obama team can take care of the issue quickly.
"It's easy. Just say, hey, folks, here it is. Of course, we had contact. We talked about this. But they've made the mistake of making it into a four-, five-, six-day story," Rendell told
Presidential scholar Stephen Hess, a political science professor at George Washington University, said the controversy is a test for Obama "to see how he does deal with a political crisis, which happens to all presidents over time."
Editing by Jackie Frank
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Recently the wireless industry in the US has become a lot more competitive, and in the past six months AT&T and Verizon have seen that competition first hand. This has led to MoffettNathanson deciding to downgrade their stocks. Changing Verizon from Buy to Neutral and AT&T from Neutral to Sell. While both carriers have continued to add customers – albeit not the usual smartphone customers – in recent quarters, they don't see that continuing. They did note that shares for both have "very substantially outperformed" in the past six months.
There are plenty of hardships facing US carriers right now, and the biggest one is the price war that is currently going on. This has led MoffettNathanson to lower their outlook for the wireless sector as a whole to Neutral. In addition to the downgrades for Verizon and AT&T we spoke about already. These analysts seem to be a bit more optimistic about Verizon because they've been able to keep the majority of their customers without having to launch price-cutting or aggressive campaigns to keep their customers and bring in new customers. Like we've seen from Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T. They also stated that the Go90 platform is "more promising than widely appreciated". While Verizon said that Go90 won't break even this year, it will in a few years, once they've built up a decent sized customer base for Go90.
AT&T is also trying their hand at mobile video service, with their recent acquisition of DirecTV, although they haven't launched anything just yet. MoffettNathanson stated in their research note "Our sum of the parts valuation for AT&T remains meaningfully below the stock's current trading range." Hence why they are being downgraded to "Sell".
ARPU or Average Revenue Per User, has started to decline as well. Actually it has moved over to the Equipment column, as more carriers and customers are going over to the EIP or Leasing segment. The current price war has also negated any increase in ARPU for many of the carriers in the US. Between T-Mobile and Sprint dropping their prices, and AT&T and Verizon struggling to stick it to them, ARPU has suffered.

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ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Students and parents will attend Minnesota School Choice Day featuring a
rally in the State Capitol Rotunda and attendance at multiple committee
hearings throughout the day.
A rally for school choice amid legislative hearings on a school choice
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Event planners include Opportunities for All Kids.
Held every January, National School Choice Week is an independent public
awareness effort designed to shine a positive spotlight on effective
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Re: Word of Mouth...berrycustom May 16, 2008 11:49 AM (in response to designer)I agree with you. This is definitely a challenging task to accomplish.
Have you tried advertising via a magnet on your car? You can get them for free right now at www.vistaprints.com.
Just a thought.
Re: Word of Mouth...MRFINANCE May 16, 2008 12:02 PM (in response to designer)Money talks! Offer a cash referral for every valid sale referred.
Hand out business cards to everyone!! I mean everyone. Leave a card at the grocery store post center, resaurant counter, with your tip. Everyone needs to know what you do.
If its an interesting business, strike a conversation at every event you attend with everyone you meet
Re: Word of Mouth...RealGa May 16, 2008 12:31 PM (in response to designer)
I hear what you are saying. Word of mouth is great, but it is one of the hardest thinks to generate.
Most of my business now comes through word of mouth. I have started being much more pushy than I am naturally. I not only give 2 or 3 business cars to everyone I talk to, but I ask them for their friends phone numbers and promise to call them within the next 24 hours. I don't always get the number, but it makes an impression on the person I am talking to. I often return to my office and find a message on my machine from someone I have never seen or talked to.
Another point, I sell Health and Life Insurance. My most common client is a self-employed woman. I find that women are much better at spreading the word. I find my-self going into business with several women employed in one manner or another. As I pass through I am introduced as the insurance guy. I pass cards and joke as I go through. This often stimulates a call or two later.
Re: Word of Mouth...Lighthouse24 May 16, 2008 1:46 PM (in response to designer)
There is a lot of research and psychology underlying the answer to your question.
"News" and "gossip" (divorces, layoffs, etc.) are information-based. The "impact value" of the information being passed along is essentially the same (the first time someone hears it) whether that person hears it from an actual observer or from a friend of a friend of a friend. It spreads quickly because a sizable percentage of U.S. adults (30 to 65 percent, depending on the topic) have a psychological need to be the "first to know" something, and the "first to tell" someone else.
Business "word of mouth" is a somewhat different dynamic because it's based on an experience, not a piece of information -- and for someone to be psychologically motivated to tell someone else, it has to be an unusual experience. The "impact value" of an unusual experience can be high if the person talking about it is the person who experienced it -- but unlike information, the value of an experience declines exponentially with each degree of separation between the person who experienced it and the person who is talking about it (most people don't care what a friend of a friend of a friend experienced, unless it is the stuff urban legends are made of).
The more unusual a business experience is, the more likely the person is to share it. Unfortunately, "bad" unusual experiences happen to customers more often than "good" unusual experiences. Socially, many of our acquaintances respond to us better when we talk about bad experiences (they secretly like it when we have to struggle or encounter a problem -- only our loved ones want to hear about how great everything is going for us!). So people share their "bad" experiences more readily.
There are at least three types of "good" unusual experiences that have a chance of spreading via word of mouth.
The first is an experience that gives the customer an unusual sense of power or control (an example would be a car buyer who believes he totally nailed the negotiation and made the dealer give him everything he wanted -- he'll tell people about that).
The second is an experience that entertains, amuses, inspires, or touches a customer to an unusual degree (Pike Place Fish in Seattle is often used as an example of this -- people tell other people about experiences like that, and those people often pass it along).
The third is an experience that is radically better than the customer expected, and significantly better than anyone else is offering (for example, if someone started selling gasoline for $2.00 a gallon at lunch today and continued through the afternoon, the resulting word of mouth would probably get them on the evening news tonight -- lots of people would tell lots of other people quickly).
Creating word of mouth is largely about creating an unusual positive experience for customers -- an experience they'll be motivated to talk about.
Re: Word of Mouth...Bemore May 16, 2008 9:43 PM (in response to Lighthouse24)We really rely on WOM Marketing. I am a member of several networking groups, but I don't run around handing our business cards. If I find a person I feel I can connect with or is a channel market for me, I suggest meeting for a cup of coffee or lunch to get to know them better, not to sell!. Building the relationship aand being specific as to what or who I am looking for helps a lot.
One of the networking organizations I am heavily involved in here in Central Indiana is Rainmakers. (www.gorainmakers.com) The core values of Rainmakers are Strategic Relationships, Hospitality, Accountability, Recruit and EnSpire/encourage. Referrals from this organization have steadily grown to the 6 - 10 referrals per week. A lot of the referrals are larger jobs. With the Strategic Relationship we are all finding new and better business opportunities. It is a great feeling to be talking with a client and be able to refer someone to help them in other areas of their business.
It does take time to sit down with people one on one and learn about them and their business, but it does pay off in the long run!
Re: Word of Mouth...Tygirrr May 17, 2008 12:20 AM (in response to designer)IMO, word-of-mouth is one of the easiest ways to generate business. Let me explain...my partner Emily and I started our mobile grooming business in December 2005. By July 2006, we had more clients than we could handle. The reason? WOM of course. I firmly believe in making our clients happy each and every time we do business. It's all about the service we give. I make it a point, EVERY TIME I speak to one of our clients, to make sure that they have a positive experience. I also ask for feedback every chance I get on how we're doing AND what we can do to make their experience and the experience of their pet better. Of course, in our line of work (we play with dogs and cats all day for goodness sake), our clients see how we interact with their animals and one of the biggest compliments we get is that the animals REALLY get excited when we come to groom them. Our business grew so fast because of the positive experiences our clients had. They are like family to us and we're available to answer their questions and concerns...even during our days off.
Of course like any business, there are always the PITA customers. The nice thing about our business is that we get to choose our clients now because we're so busy and don't have to deal with people like this.
In response to Designer's question, "How does a business owner actually get "word of mouth' to work?" I say this: Make it a point to give your clients genuine customer service EVERY time you do business and I guarantee that they'll start talking about you to their friends and anybody who'll listen...I would say that about 98% percent of our new clients heard about us from a friend or relative. The other 2% found us because they saw our grooming trailer somewhere in their neighborhood or while they were on their way somewhere. We spent quite a bit of money putting graphics on our trailer in order to generate business, but ironically, we don't get very many calls from our signage...go figure! But I'm not complaining!
Re: Word of Mouth...Tygirrr May 17, 2008 12:21 AM (in response to Tygirrr)One more thing that I forgot to mention is that networking is also another good way to generate WOM business.
Re: Word of Mouth...Iwrite May 17, 2008 4:05 AM (in response to designer)Exceed the promise you are offering your customers. Wow, that sounds like some new age, self-help stuff, but it is really true. Give them more than they expect. There are a lot of great answers here but in the end, there is nothing like an excited customer, some call them brand evangelists, to get the word out.
Now, there has to be a component of "real" to this effort, if it is phony they will know and you will pay.
Designer, the way you talk about your jewelry reflects a passion for what you do, keep letting the passion out.
I advise my clients to "mean what they say," to be honest with the people they are interacting with. It is hard for others to be excited about your business when you aren't.
Let it out.
I can buy a pizza on every corner but I go to my favorite pizza parlor
because the owner loves making great pizza, he talks about how good the
dough is or how fresh the toppings are. He asks how your last pizza
was. He suggests that you try the new item because it is a family
favorite. They show the pizza to you before you leave. You better
believe I tell people about this place.
Word of mouth is about transferring your excitement, passion, love or drive or whatever it is to others. Sell the experience of doing business with you.
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How does a business owner actually get "word of mouth" to work? I have a feeling that 9 out of 10 people absorb something and then the buck stops there.
Unfortunately, if you do something bad or have problems....word seems to travel real, real fast. For example, "Hey, Barb...did you hear Joe Smith down the block filed for divorce"? or another example: "Hi, Sarah....did you hear Mary got laid off yesterday?"
But how do we get people to talk so fast about our Web sites and businesses? I hope we can share some really great ideas that we can use to spread like wildfire...What can we do to get people to TALK????
Unfortunately, if you do something bad or have problems....word seems to travel real, real fast. For example, "Hey, Barb...did you hear Joe Smith down the block filed for divorce"? or another example: "Hi, Sarah....did you hear Mary got laid off yesterday?"
But how do we get people to talk so fast about our Web sites and businesses? I hope we can share some really great ideas that we can use to spread like wildfire...What can we do to get people to TALK????


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World renowned architecture firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects is working on yet another project on the Upper West Side, and this time it's the restoration and interior design for 225 West 86th Street, aka The Belnord. The building is just off of the 1 subway line between 86th Street and 87th Streets, and Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue.
The 14-story building was originally designed by Hiss & Weekes in 1908 using an Italian Renaissance style and large Indiana limestone blocks. The residential complex occupies the entire lot,thanks to a large landscaped courtyard in the center, which is also being restored along with the exteriors. The work was previously approved by the Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Developed by HFZ Capital Group and Westbrook Partners, the entire project calls for 95 newly renovated residences ranging from two- to five-bedrooms starting at $3 million, and a 9,000 square foot state-of-the-art amenity space. Rafael De Cárdenas, the founder of Architecture at Large, will be taking part in the interior redesign for the public spaces. Douglas Elliman is leading marketing and sales.
There are currently eleven units up for sale, and the most expensive available is asking $8.9 million for four bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, totaling approximately 3,100 square feet on the eleventh floor.
Residents can enter through the main gated and arched port-cochere, eventually set to be covered in ornate frescoes, directing them into the central courtyard with four entrances at each corner. Or, through discreet access on 87th Street, complete with its own concierge.
The kitchens come in a range of materials like oak floors, Calacatta Gold marble counters, lacquer-painted or oak cabinetry designed by Molteni.
The bathroom uses the same idea of a wide open space like the kitchen space, and comes in materials like Siberian White book-matched marble and platinum-finish Dornbracht fittings and hardware. Double sinks, a large mirror illuminated on the edges, a separate shower and a freestanding soaking tub come with every bathroom in each residential unit.
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New York Times: 4 Ways to Keep an iPad Secure and Private
Here's something fun for the weekend. If you've bought an iPad, the New York Times gives tips on how to protect the privacy of your data on the Apple tablet.
The iPad is a new and wonderful plaything, but it's also a mini-computer that holds large amounts of your personal and private information in e-mail messages, contact lists, photos and apps for social networks and other services. And so it's wise to think about how to keep this private information private should you lose your iPad or leave it unattended for a spell, or if it gets stolen. […]
Lock your iPad
This is basic security from prying eyes that's free and easy. Tap the "Settings" icon on the home screen and then select "General" and "Passcode Lock." Then set the four-digit code you want to use to unlock your iPad when you turn it on or wake it up. […]
You could also buy a case with a physical lock on it to keep co-workers, classmates and family members out. […]
Find or disable a lost or stolen device
Apple's MobileMe service has a feature called "Find My iPad" (or iPhone) that can help users locate a lost device.
Using your computer, sign up for MobileMe and activate the feature by logging into your account and following the on-screen instructions to see the approximate location of your lost property on a map.
If you discover that you left it at a bar, say, you can remotely set a four-digit passcode and lock it (if you haven't already) by clicking "Remote Lock." Then you can write a message that will be displayed on the screen to whoever may have found it — like, "Oops! Left my expensive, coveted iPad at your bar. Please call me at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Coming to pick it up now!" — even if it is locked.
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Rusev defeated Shinsuke Nakamura to capture the WWE United States Title at tonight's SmackDown tapings from the Save Mart Center in Fresno, CA.
The match will air next Tuesday night on the Christmas edition of SmackDown.
This is Rusev's third run with the United States Title. Nakamura won the title from Jeff Hardy back at Extreme Rules on July 15.
Below are a few photos of the the new United States Champion with Lana:
New US Champ! Rusev pic.twitter.com/kiHe3G1Sie— BIGTONYLX (@THEBIGTONYLX) December 19, 2018
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Chronic Asthmatic Bronchitis: Asthmatic Bronchitis
Acute bronchitis is a respiratory disease that creates inflammation in the bronchi, the passageways that move air into and from the lungs. If you have asthma, your risk of acute bronchitis is increased due to a heightened susceptibility to airway irritation and inflammation. Treatment for asthmatic bronchitis contains antibiotics, bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory drugs, and pulmonary hygiene techniques such as chest percussion (medical treatment by which a respiratory therapist pounds gradually on the patient's torso) and postural drainage (medical treatment in which the patient is put in a somewhat inverted place to encourage the expectoration of sputum).
What is Asthmatic Bronchitis?
You have asthma; and additionally you have chronic bronchitis, asthmatic bronchitis can be turned into by it. Then, it takes over more Both asthma and asthmatic bronchitis can be categorized as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD. When the bronchial membranes become The symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis: breathlessness, a tightness in the chest, the medications neglect to improve the instance, and If someone has had previous respiratory ailments, it might mutate into this worse form.
Asthma and Bronchitis are Two Inflammatory Airway Conditions
Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the lining of the airways that generally resolves itself. The illness is called asthmatic bronchitis when and acute bronchitis happen together. Asthmatic bronchitis that is common triggers include: The symptoms of asthmatic bronchitis are a mix of the symptoms of asthma and bronchitis. You may experience some or all of the following symptoms: You might wonder, is asthmatic bronchitis contagious? Yet, chronic asthmatic bronchitis generally is just not contagious.
What is chronic bronchitis and what are its types
Bronchitis? acute and chronic causes, picture, and overview . , . . . . In most cases, the infection is viral in origin, but sometimes it's caused by bacteria. If you are ...
Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) include colds, flu and diseases of the throat, nose or sinuses. Saline nose spray and larger volume nasal washes are becoming more popular as one of several treatment choices for URTIs, and they've been shown to have some effectiveness for following nasal surgery and chronic sinusitis. It was a well conducted systematic review and the decision appears not false. See all (14) Outlines for consumersCochrane writers reviewed the available evidence from randomised controlled trials on using antibiotics for adults with acute laryngitis. Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) contain colds, influenza and diseases of the throat, nose or sinuses. This review found no evidence for or against the use of increased fluids in acute respiratory infections.
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Tobacco smoking is the most common cause of COPD, with several other variables including air pollution and genetics playing a smaller job. The most common symptoms of COPD are a productive cough, shortness of breath, and sputum production. COPD is more common than some other lung disease as a cause of cor pulmonale. Poorly ventilated cooking fires fueled by coal or biomass fuels including wood and animal dung, lead to indoor air pollution and are among the most common causes of COPD.
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We offer appointments in Florida, Arizona and Minnesota and at other places. Our newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health issues. Most cases of acute bronchitis resolve without medical treatment in a couple of weeks.
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Exhausted from Being Feared – Subconscious Sorting
I experience microaggressions as subtle insults communicated by white people to nurture their insecurities and substantiate the falsity of my alleged inferiority. Few are self-destructive enough to be overtly racist – a price too steep to pay nowadays. Microaggressions are safer; easily conflated with seemingly reasonable things. Continue reading Exhausted from Being Feared – Subconscious Sorting


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Rachel Odem began blogging while she attended beauty college as a way to journal about what she was learning. As a former editor of her school newspaper, she loved to write so blogging felt like a perfect fit. Her blog and YouTube channel began to grow organically from there.
Meet Rachel of Rachel O. Beauty
"I used to be a professional model and I also attended beauty college, which made my blog stand out when I first started," says Rachel pictured here on the packaging of Organic Root Stimulator. "Think about what makes you and your experiences unique and bring that into your blog and your conversations with brands."
Leverage Your Background
"I started the Chicago Naturals Meetup Group, which has been the primary way I have connected with brands and earned an income from blogging," says Rachel, who runs the largest natural hair meetup group in Chicago with 3,200 members and has hosted over 40 events since its inception. "Brands have contacted me from my blog and they will ask if they can be a sponsor for my events. I highly encourage new bloggers to get connected with a community."
Create a Community
"Find local brands in your area and reach out to them," says Rachel. "I work with a lot of Chicago-based brands, such as Organic Root Stimulator and the local Sally Beauty. Whenever they have an event in my area, it's great to work with them and have that relationship. Master your market and connect with brands in your area."
Be a Star Where You Are
"Make sure your blog is something you are passionate about," says Rachel, pictured here with celeb stylist Kim Kimble. "Your blog will be a lot of hard work and it should be a part of your lifestyle. You should always be looking for opportunities to connect with your readers, so pick a topic that will come easily to you."
Follow Your Bliss
"Contrary to popular belief, it can take a long time to build a following and make money from your blog," advises Rachel. "Make sure you are posting consistently and finding creative ways to post to multiple platforms, including not just your blog, but various social media accounts, too. It's a lot of work, so be sure to stay organized with your postings."
"Blogging is a business, especially when you begin to work with brands and do travel and events," says Rachel. "You should be doing research every day and treating your blog like a full-time job. It's one thing to post photos, but the best approach is to stay engaged. Go on social media and interact with your fans, followers and other brands you'd like to work with."
"If there is a brand you want to work with, follow them on Instagram and keep up with what they're posting," advises Rachel. "Often times, brands will post about events or casting calls right on social media. Those are great opportunities for you to attend in person and meet their publicists or marketing managers."
"Don't compare your blog to anyone else. It can get overwhelming if you're looking at how many followers or subscribers other bloggers have," says Rachel. "Just remain consistent, work hard, and God will open the right doors for you."
Jodi LaMont started her YouTube channel, The Brilliant Beauty as a hobby while she was a college student. From there, her blog began to grow organically and now she runs her channel and social media accounts full time as an influencer for beauty and hair brands.
"I didn't start with a huge budget. I used a good-enough camera that filmed in HD, and was more cost-efficient than a DSLR for me at the time. These days, even iPhones can shoot great video if you have good lighting. There are a lot of free resources online and YouTube that can show you how to get started on a budget."
"When my channel started to grow, I pinpointed what kind of content my viewers responded to," says Jodi. "I started doing cool, trendy hairstyles which was different from other bloggers and helped me stand out."
"When you first start out, don't keep up with the Joneses," advises Jodi. "I was in college when I first started, so I didn't have the resources or connections other bloggers had. If you're first starting out, be realistic about your goals and don't envy other bloggers. Focus on learning and mastering your craft."
"I was able to quit my job when I reached about 30,000 subscribers on YouTube," reveals Jodi. "If you want to make an income from your blog, develop a business model where you have multiple revenue streams. You can make money through affiliate programs, advertising, sponsored posts and events or speaking engagements, to name a few."
"I am consistent about responding to comments and talking to my followers," says Jodi. "Sometimes, I will even ask my subscribers what videos they want me to film and I'll let them vote on my next hairstyle. I definitely recommend building a personal connection to your followers."
"Have at least three types of content and sources of income for your blog," says Jodi. "There are a lot of changes in the digital world and when working with brands. At any one time your traffic or revenue can fluctuate. If you have multiple projects going on, you can stay afloat if there are slow seasons or when the unexpected happens."


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Perl, Jeffrey and Karaboyas, Angelo and Morgenstern, Hal and Sen, Ananda and Rayner, Hugh C and Vanholder, Raymond C and Combe, Christian and Hasegawa, Takeshi and Finkelstein, Fredric O and Lopes, Antonio A and Robinson, Bruce M and Pisoni, Ronald L and Tentori, Francesca (2016) Association between changes in quality of life and mortality in hemodialysis patients: results from the DOPPS. Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association. ISSN 1460-2385.Full text not available from this repository.
Cross-sectional health-related quality of life (HR-QOL) measures are associated with mortality in hemodialysis (HD) patients. The impact of changes in HR-QOL on outcomes remains unclear. We describe the association of prior changes in HR-QOL with subsequent mortality among HD patients.
A total of 13 784 patients in the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study had more than one measurement of HR-QOL. The impact of changes between two measurements of the physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component summary scores of the SF-12 on mortality was estimated with Cox regression.
Mean age was 62 years (standard deviation: 14 years); 59% were male and 32% diabetic. Median time between HR-QOL measurements was 12 months [interquartile range (IQR): 11, 14]. Median initial PCS and MCS scores were 37.5 (IQR: 29.4, 46.2) and 46.4 (IQR: 37.2, 54.9); median changes in PCS and MCS scores were -0.2 (IQR: -5.5, 4.7) and -0.1 (IQR: -6.8, 5.9), respectively. The adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for a 5-point decline in HR-QOL score was 1.09 [95% confidence interval (CI): 1.06-1.12] for PCS and 1.05 (95% CI: 1.03-1.08) for MCS. Adjusting for the second QOL score, the change was not associated with mortality: HR = 1.01 (95% CI: 0.98-1.05) for delta PCS and 1.01 (95% CI: 0.98-1.03) for delta MCS. Categorizing the first and second scores as predictors, only the second PCS or MCS score was associated with mortality.
In our study, only the most recent HR-QOL score was associated with mortality. Hence, the predictive power of a measurement of HR-QOL is not affected by changes in HR-QOL prior to that measurement; more frequent HR-QOL measurements are needed to improve the prediction of outcomes in HD. Further studies are needed to determine the optimal frequency and appropriate instrument to be used for serial measurements.
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To celebrate National Vegetarian Week 2013 we've trawled our colleagues' recipe folders and come up with seven fabulous veggie dishes that we hope will inspire and encourage you to go easy on the meat and discover something new, if not all the time then perhaps now and again.
Rather than suggesting that everyone give up meat and fish, a significant factor in our own personal carbon footprints, cutting down on meat (especially red meat) can offer a range of benefits – it's good for your health, your carbon footprint and even your bank balance!
Starting from Monday we'll bring you a recipe each day – provided by our very own Changeworkers. Some of the contributors are vegetarians and some aren't, but all agreed their recipes were firm favourites and stand up on their own as great dishes.
We hope you enjoy, make and share these recipes and try something new during National Vegetarian Week 2013.
To whet your appetite, here's a quick and easy recipe to get you started - this is a pretty intense flavour so best used as a 'drizzle' rather than a sauce:
Evelyn's Charmoula
2 tablespoons fresh coriander
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 ½ teaspoons powdered cumin
½ red chilli, seeded (or some of that Cheating Chilli stuff from a jar)
½ teaspoon saffron strands
8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (put in more if you want it less intense)
Juice of 1/2 lemon (or to taste)
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
pinch of salt
Liquidise all ingredients with hand blender or in food processor. Drizzle onto mixed roasted vegetables (e.g. parsnip, sweet potato, butternut squash, potatoes, carrots, onion….) NB the Charmoula is pretty intense so use as a drizzle rather than a sauce. Serve on a bed of couscous or quinoa.
Any leftovers can be stored in a jar in the fridge for a couple of weeks so if you freeze some extra roasted veg when you make it the first time, you'll have a handy, quick dinner another time.


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Feature Story: SaskPower helping U of R go even greener
(External Relations, University of Regina, 2015-05-25)
The University of Regina is becoming more energy efficient – saving money and resources. The projects are happening with support from SaskPower's energy efficiency programs. The first bright idea is the $1.68 million ...
Feature Story: Team explores solutions to extreme climate
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Researchers part of a University of Regina based project are seeking solutions to challenges posed by extreme climate affecting people who live in agricultural areas of the prairies and South America. "All the communities ...
Feature Story: 2016 Campus Master Plan under construction
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Faculty, staff, students, alumni, partners, neighbours and the public are invited to a public forum on May 12, 2015 to initiate discussions on future development of the University of Regina's physical features and provide ...
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Graduates of Treaty 4 territory celebrated their academic achievements with a special powwow held at First Nations University. The powwow featured over 130 post-secondary and high school graduates. The students came from ...
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The University of Regina has received substantial funding from the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation in the amount of $1.475 million. The funding will go toward the Fedoruk Chair in Nuclear Imaging ...
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Today, the University of Regina launched the planning and consultation process for the University's next five-year strategic plan, to be released in fall 2014.
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Did you know that income from land purchased with a self-directed IRA flows back into that retirement account tax-deferred?
Buying land investments with your IRA diversifies your retirement portfolio and can offer better returns on investments. Land could be a great investment that offers better stability than other assets and has low maintenance costs.
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These types of investments include:
Farmland is generally considered a viable investment vehicle. It's potentially a fixed resource that provides the means to grow and harvest crops, raise cattle, chickens, and other critical food sources. The risk in these investments can be minimal and the returns solid, offering a hedge against inflation and stock market assets.
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Some we just don't know yet. The following three areas of the housing market are critical to understand: interest rates, building materials, and the outlook for an economic slowdown. 1. Interest Rates. One of the most important things to consider when buying a home is the interest rate you will be charged to borrow the money.
Century Communities Announces Closing of its New Issuance of Senior Notes due 2027 UCP Reports First Quarter 2017 Results – Net new home. to expand its return on equity and assets. On April 11, 2017, UCP and Century Communities, Inc. ("Century") (NYSE: CCS), a leading homebuilder of single-family homes, townhomes and.Lake Forest residents organize against property owners association – Lagniappe Mobile Gulf Coast – Mobile, Happy Hill housing project to finally be torn down: Lake Forest residents organize against property owners association (S). With the knowledge and experience necessary to move property through every phase – from acquisition to leasing to grand opening and successful.THE DOWNLOAD: Home Builders, Global Coffee, NCAA Track and Field New Georgia Possible program creates partnership between UGA and Clarke County Schools – Chosen students in each of the two clarke county high Schools now have the opportunity to participate in a three-year program preparing them for the future. Through the Georgia Possible program,What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 10th, 2019 – Kenny Minkel – Mortgage Consultant – Ventura County Mortgaegs discount points averaged 0.40 percent for fixed-rate mortgages and 0.30 percent for 5/1 adjustable rate mortgages. First-time jobless claims fell to 207,000 claims filed, which was lower than the expected reading of 224,000 new claims filed and the prior week's reading of 215,000 new claims filed. What's Ahead
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3 Things to Know in the Housing Market Today! Posted: June 13, 2019 / Under: Real Estate / By: langgle. A lot is happening in the world, and it's having a direct impact on the housing market. The reality is this: some of it is positive and some of it may be negative. Some we just don't know yet.
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Torrington man pleads guilty to molesting girl for years
LITCHFIELD >> A man who obtained a family's house key and molested a teenage girl for years pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual assault, Tuesday.
Stephen Dzurnak, 42, 99 Starview Drive, Torrington, is accused of making a copy of a female friend's key to the family home, and letting himself in to molest a 14-year-old girl from June 2008 to July 2011. The girl reported the alleged abuse when she was 18 years old.
"Over several years this defendant had sexually assaulted her," said state's attorney Terri Sonnemann. "He would tell her not to say anything not to tell anyone."
The girl reported sometimes wanting to "punch" Dzurnak, but said she, "had no idea what would happen," Dzurnak's arrest warrant says.
Dzurnak is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 3, and will likely face 10 years in prison, execution suspended after two years and one day, as per the terms of a plea agreement reached between state's attorneys and Torrington-based attorney William Conti. Dzurnak also faces 15 years probation and will have to register as a sex offender according to the plea agreement.
Dzurnak is currently released on $50,000 professional surety bond.
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Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is Africa's southernmost biosphere reserve, situated in the Western Cape Province, within 40km of Cape Town. The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve covers 103,629 hectares – consisting of more than 80% mountainous landscape with the remaining area made up of a gently rolling coastal plain as well as a marine section that covers some 24,500 hectares.
1. Go hiking in Kogelberg
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is a combination of three things – conservation areas, sustainable development and logistical support. The conservation side of things incorporates the Kogelberg Nature Reserve – an untouched area surrounded by buffer zones of natural vegetation and environmentally friendly recreational areas. The mountain slopes within the nature reserve are closed to the public and strictly protected, however, there is a portion that is open for hiking along the valleys and waterfalls of the Steenbras River Gorge and the Palmiet River. Keep an eye out for the small animals that call this area home, such as the water mongoose, bat eared fox, common duiker and even the Cape leopard.
2. Take a drive on the R44
The R44 is a famously scenic road. The section that runs between Gordon's Bay and Kleinmond skirts the mountainous coast of the Kogelberg reserve. Whales and dolphins can regularly be seen from this road and there are many interesting stops along the way such as Stony Point in Betty's Bay – one of only two land-based breeding colonies of African penguin.
3. Visit the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is the location of the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden, which features over 700 species of indigenous South African plants and close to 100 species of birds. The Harold Porter National Botanical Garden allows visitors the opportunity to explore this piece of paradise with 10 hectares of cultivated fynbos garden and 190.5 hectares of pristine natural fynbos incorporating several kilometres of nature trails that provide scenic views of forests, mountains and coastline.
4. Work those green fingers
The Nusery Project in Grabouw aims to grow seedlings for local community farmers, propagate trees and shrubs for planting in public spaces, and replant indigenous trees along river areas that have been cleared of alien vegetation. Nu Sun Farm is a community-based vegetable farm located in Grabouw's Slangpark Community. The farm is an excellent example of reclaiming waste land for a good use and focuses on providing high quality fresh vegetables for local community members and farm stalls. The Green Phoenix Nursery, which grew out of the Nu Sun Farm, is a community-based retail nursery that assists community and household gardeners in developing home-gardens. Visit and plant a tree at one of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve community projects in Grabouw with Nu Sun Farm and Green Phoenix Nursery.
5. Buy some local crafts
The Elgin Wood Crafts Project focuses on manufacturing children's toys and novelty items from recyclable products such as apple bins, pallets and alien vegetation. Visitors to the area can stop in at Play to Learn, a company that manufactures wooden educational toys using recycled wood, or pay a visit to Overberg Crafts that make handmade glassware from recycled glass bottles.
6. Stay at Oudebosch eco-cottages
These five eco-cabins are set on stilts within the Kogelberg Nature Reserve and are constructed of locally sourced alien timber and stones. Adorned with roof gardens, the cottages were intentionally designed to blend in with their pristine surroundings. Boardwalks weave the way from building to building, through the indigenous landscape. The cabins are the perfect base from which to go hiking, mountain biking, kayaking and bird watching.
7. Go winetasting, cider sipping and craft beer buying
Travel through the Kogelberg area, sampling some of the wines, ciders and craft beers of the region while taking in the idyllic views. Taste the Cluver Jack Cider at Paul Cluver Wine Estate, sip on some of Windermere's pure apple ciders or pop in to pet-friendly Honingklip Brewery on the road to Hermanus, where you can taste seven belgian inspired ales made using pure mountain water. The Elgin Wine Route also has some delightful gems up its sleeve including Beaumont Wines, Winters Drift and Oak Valley Estate.
8. Stop at a farmstall
The Kogelberg area is known for its agriculture and rich abundance of natural products. Pop in to try the home-baked goodies of Houwhoek Farmstall or Peregrine and know you are also supporting a good cause as Peregrine Farm Stall buys all the excess vegetables from the Kogelberg's Sustainable Veggie Garden Project – contributing them back to a local soup kitchen in the community.
10. Something for the foodies
Stop for lunch at one of the amazing restaurants in the area that pride themselves on working with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients – such as Fresh at Paul Cluver or The Pool Room at Oak Valley. GaBoLi Chocolates in Betty's Bay is also worth a stop, for a taste of some delicious handcrafted delights while the Bee & Kie Honey Factory in Kleinmond offers 100% South African raw honey.
The Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve is the first biosphere reserve in the SA Mint's new Man and the Biosphere series and it is no surprise that they found such incredible inspiration in the Kogelberg.
"The incredible richness of the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve provided endless inspiration for the limited edition coin series," explains Tsehlo. "We are thrilled to be offering a coin series that is purposefully linked with a global initiative to promote and protect our planet's biodiversity as well as its sustainability."
Following the Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve coin series, another seven biosphere series will be created by the South African Mint over the next seven years. South Africa's other biosphere reserves can be found at the Cape West Coast, Waterberg, Kruger to Canyons, the Cape Winelands, Vhembe, Gouritz cluster and the Magaliesberg.


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We are very pleased to bring you part 2 of our engaging conversation with Cheryl Liew Chng, Entrepreneur, Coach, Author, and the 24-Hour Woman.
Cheryl Liew Chng keeps the value high by sharing when she would outsource different tasks. Cheryl says the best time to outsource work to other people is as soon as possible! It is also a good idea to look at they type of work and if it is not your forte, then hire someone else to do it. One of the key things to keep in mind when hiring people is not only 'are they a high performer' but also 'do we get along with eachother'.
We next change things up with Cheryl Liew Chng by figuring out what her outlets are. Cheryl loves to bake (but not so much the washing up!). She also loves to create floral arrangements. She finds these types of activities that permit her to create very energizing. Thankfully her family also knows that if she doesn't get this time, she becomes grouchy. And no one in her family is upset when she cooks and bakes.
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This afternoon my daughter added another doctor to her list. This one is voluntary and was not a necessity.
I decided to try a chiropractor for my daughter.
There are many opinions out there about chiropractors....either you love them or hate them. I have yet to find someone who is middle of the road. But each person has to make the opinion for themselves and that is exactly what I am doing....for my peace of mind and for my daughter.
I will say I didn't jump on this decision overnight. It has been on my mind for a while and I talked to one of my daughter's physical therapists who also has a daughter with special needs. She shared with me her experience with her daughter and gave me the name of the doctor they used. I of course want my daughter to be seen by someone who would understand her and the possibility of her getting upset...and I wanted someone who was understanding with the circumstances.
He was great. He was understanding. He was straight-forward. He was patient. He didn't try to tell me he would be able to "fix her" or "cure her". He said he would try and make her more comfortable with adjustments and let's see how she does.
I am willing to try just about anything to help her be comfortable and pain-free. I am willing to do anything to keep her moving. Where is the harm in trying this?!?
She was fantastic! As soon as he walked into the room she was all giggles and grins! She was very cooperative and laid down nicely on the table. She is so tense and tight it took her a couple of minutes to relax her neck and lay her head down, but once she did....she kept it down. She let him do the adjustments and he could feel exactly what I told him in our consultation. All the technical terms he used were the same her therapists were using.
Below are my "non medical" observations from her appointment:
- once she remained calm, head down, she was very relaxed
- as he was making the adjustments, at times she would look at me (I was on the floor at her eye level holding her hands) like...what was that...but also with a look in her eyes, that it felt good...felt right
- she always had a smile on her face
- she was in a "different" mood after the appointment.....
What I mean about a "different" mood is she was extremely happy....and loving towards me. It is like if someone does something really nice for you and it made you feel good....that type of mood. Which made me think and feel her adjustments, made her feel good.
It didn't stop there....her walking was better when we got home...not perfect, but much better. So much better...she didn't want to stop walking! This is huge!! You know she must be feeling better if she didn't want to sit down. And twice when she was standing WITHOUT shoes on she was flat footed...this hasn't happened in a VERY LONG TIME.
Overall, I am very happy with today's outcome...with his patience, her cooperation and her results from one adjustment. We are going to try to go once a week for 4-6 weeks and see what happens. If it helps her with her walking....than it is worth every second and penny!
Seeing her today after her appointment, it truly was like she had a different sparkle in her eye. Even at dinner, she leaned over to me, grabbed my face, on her own and gave me a big kiss....out of the blue! I think she was telling me....thank you mommy!
Here is a quote for today...
Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try- Author Unknown
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The University Union Gallery is putting an emphasis on the contrast between life and death for its current art exhibition entitled "Sweet Souls Remembered."
This new exhibition features colorful sugar skull sculptures by local artist Rob-O and paintings by San Francisco-based artist Francisco Franco.
The collaboration allows its audience to experience Dia de los Muertos through vibrant art pieces and enriches them with pop-culture references.
Both artists' works are also inspired by their past personal experiences.
For Franco, it was the passing of his mother when he was 10 in addition to witnessing the World Trade Centers tumbling down on 9/11 when he was in New York City for graduate school at New York Academy of Art.
"This show is for people to find ways to turn negative feelings and emotions and try to find a way to turn them into beautiful things," Franco said. "It is the idea of taking something from nothing and turn them into something positive."
According to "the Artist Statement" provided by the Union Gallery, Rob-O began his sculpting career after his mother's death. It was, for him, a way to celebrate her life and give others a vehicle to honor their loved ones and heal.
"[Sweet Souls Remembered] is a celebration of life because you can never forget them," Rob-O said. "It is the sweet of death. I wanted to [convey] the idea of taking off the reality that we all have to deal with one way or another by sweetening it through the sugar skull, through colors and lights or humors."
Rob-O tends to never name his shows but was asked to collaborate with Franco to come up with one for this particular exhibition by Rebecca Voorhees, the Design, Identify and Studio manager of the University Union.
"These pieces are generated by my mom passing away, and these are souls," Rob-O said. "These are sweet souls to remember. From Francisco Franco's art of [singer Selena Quintanilla] to Marilyn Monroe to my pieces."
Rob-O also said that when people come to the show, they should be able to relate to his and Franco's art pieces and be reminded of their own personal lives.
For him, it is all about the connection the audience can make with each art piece in the exhibition.
A reception for "Sweet Souls Remembered" was held on Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Union Gallery with the presence of friends, students, staff, faculty and other art-goers.
Selena Rodriguez, freshman biology major, said every piece in the show was nice and pretty.
"I didn't really know how they made [those sugar skulls] until I read [the description] on the side," Rodriguez said. "I never knew how much work went into making these."
For 2008 Sacramento State alumni couple Andres and Yadira Alvarez, it was their huge interest in art that drew them to the show.
"It was just the techniques of the work and it was just the way the colors stand out," Andres Alvarez said. "But then it also it plays on how each person depicted died. We have [singer Selena Quintanilla] dead of gunshot wounds, and [Rob-O] created bullets surrounding her. So that immediately stood out for me."
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Even though it earned mediocre reviews, The Nun had a very impressive showing at the box office this weekend. On a budget of $22 million, the horror flick raked in over $133 million during its opening weekend. Not too shabby. So it comes as no surprise that The Conjuring Universe will continue on, with confirmation from the series' producer that The Conjuring 3 should enter production next year.
Peter Safran has been one of the main producers helming The Conjuring Universe in addition to director James Wan. During promotion for The Nun's recent release, Safran confirmed The Conjuring 3 is progressing and should shoot next year:
"It's actually coming along great. David Lindsay Johnson is working on the screenplay, and I feel pretty confident they will have that one up and running next year."
While that's not concrete information, there really hasn't been much of a timetable announced for The Conjuring 3. So knowing that Safran and Wan intend to have it shot next year gives us a rough idea of when to hope to see it.
David Lindsay Johnson helped develop the script for The Conjuring 2 with Chad Hayes, Carey W. Hayes and James Wan. Wan directed the sequel but there's been no word as to whether he'll return for the third installment.
There are numerous films on The Conjuring Universe slate that have likely been reaffirmed following The Nun's incredible success. Anabelle 3 is scheduled to release on July 3, 2019. The Nun writer Gary Dauberman wrote that as well, and he'll be directing Anabelle 3 as well.
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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A former bit part child actor was convicted Monday of murdering three people, including Tom and Jennifer Hawks, a couple who was tied to an anchor and thrown off their yacht off the California coast.
An Orange County jury found Skylar Deleon, 29, guilty of three counts of first-degree murder and special circumstances for financial gain and multiple victims.
Deleon's attorney had conceded to the jury from the outset that Deleon was guilty but should not be put to death. The penalty phase of the trial will begin Wednesday.
Ryan Hawks, Tom Hawks' son, called the verdict a "warm up" for the penalty phase.
"It felt like a little tiny piece of the puzzle was put in justice," he said.
A troubled past
Deleon's attorney Gary Pohlson told reporters that he plans to convince the jury to spare his client's life by having Deleon's relatives and doctors testify during the punishment phase about his troubled past.
"He's had a horrible, horrible life," Pohlson said, noting that Deleon's father abused him and later died of AIDS.
Tom and Jackie Hawks were thrown from their yacht in 2004 during a cruise to show the vessel to Deleon, whom they believed was a prospective buyer.
Deleon, who had a small role on the "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" television series, was also found guilty of murdering Jon Jarvi, of Anaheim, in 2003. Prosecutors had said Deleon met Jarvi in a work furlough program while serving jail time for burglary, and killed him in Mexico after Jarvi gave him $50,000.
Prosecutors said Deleon feigned interest in buying the boat and took a test cruise where he and two other men overpowered the Hawkses, forced the couple to sign over ownership of the boat, tied them to the anchor and dumped them into the Pacific Ocean.
The Hawkses' bodies were never found.
Deleon's then-wife Jennifer Henderson was convicted in 2006 and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Three other defendants have pleaded not guilty. Two are accused of being on the yacht when the Hawkses were thrown overboard, and the final defendant is accused of planning the killings but not of being on the boat.
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If the superheated steam for the turbines is already generated in the collector, this is referred to as direct solar steam generation. If this is utilised, solar thermal power plants work particularly efficiently. Combined with a new storage solution, they can also deliver electricity at night and at times with low solar irradiation. The newly published BINE-Projektinfo brochure 11/2017, entitled "Night-time electricity from solar power plants", presents the system consisting of latent heat and cascade storage units.
The cascade storage system consists of three tanks with different temperature levels (527 °C, 400 °C and 306 °C). This multi-stage solution enables the heat energy from the collector to be almost completely stored. The tanks absorb the heat in molten salts through temperature increases. The molten salts are located in insulated steel tanks. The latent heat storage unit forms the fourth part of the overall system. This is used when the injected steam has cooled down to such an extent that only the condensation energy can be decoupled.
The storage system is designed for use in all solar thermal power plants with direct steam generation: it is suitable for parabolic troughs, linear Fresnel collectors and tower receivers.
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Eye For Film >> Movies >> Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2013) Film Review
Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me
Reviewed by: Amber Wilkinson
There is no doubt that Chiemi Karasawa has captured a five-star talent in her debut documentary. Broadway mainstay Elaine Stritch, who became a household name in the UK during the Seventies thanks to long-running comedy Two's Company, has lost none of her magnetism down the years. Now 88 - 87 when the documentary was shot - she suffers from hard-to-control brittle diabetes but it hasn't persuaded her to let the grass grow under her feet. As she puts it herself, "Everybody's got a sack of rocks."
Stritch grants Karasawa intimate access even when she is at her lowest ebb, first befuddled from the disease that dogs her and, later, in hospital as she recovers. Stritch may have vulnerabilities - evident in the emotionally charged Tribeca Talks After The Movie event - but she is not afraid of them. Her fearlessness in the face of age and illness dominates the film; whether she's ribbing 30 Rock screen son "Alec 'Joan Crawford' Baldwin" or berating cinematographer Shane Signer - "Don't you think you're awfully close to me?!" - her default setting is candid.
"Everybody is just loving everybody too much for my money," she archly declares while, in one of her many endearing contradictions, loving everyone around her and being loved back. Stritch is also not afraid to talk about her demons, such as alcoholism, cheerfully admitting that after being sober for 24 years she decided to allow herself a drink a day but adding when asked what scares her most, "Drinking, because it's such an escape."
Her long-time friend Julie Keyes brands her "a Molotov cocktail of madness, sanity and genius" and pretty much hits the nail on the head. All of this is in evidence here and Karasawa's film is at its strongest when Stritch is allowed to open up her life to us in all its intimate detail. The director also assembles an impressive cast list of those wanting to pay tribute to Stritch, from Baldwin and Nathan Lane through to James Gandolfini. More revealing, are segments showing her working, and struggling to work, with long-time collaborator Rob Bowman, which capture her indomitability and expertise when it comes to turning her showmanship up to stun.
Where Karasawa's documentary falls down slightly, however, is in terms of background information. She has a tendency to flit hither and thither within Stritch's career, meaning that unless you bring a good knowledge of the star with you to the cinema you are unlikely to come away having learned much about her personal history. Very little time, for example, is spent talking about her upbringing and it's left to Stritch to tell us most about her romantic liaisons - JFK, Ben Gazzara and the love of her life John Bay, who died of brain cancer in 1982 - "He made me happy, happy, happy," she says, simply.
It's hard not to recall how masterfully Annie Sundberg and Ricki Stern married the factual to the emotional in the similar biographical documentary Joan Rivers: A Piece Of Work, with the suspicion that the attractive orbit of Stritch may have occasionally overwhelmed editorial considerations. This film undoubtedly marks something of a swan song for Stritch who, while the film was shooting was preparing to scale back her work commitments and move back to Michigan. "It's time for me, I can feel it everywhere," she says. Time or not, she is sure to keep on pushing to the last and her bravery here is likely to inspire older people - and those who look forward to growing old disgracefully - for many years to come.Reviewed on: 21 May 2013
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