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Casualty has cleared up fan confusion over the future of Connie Beauchamp on the medical drama after star Amanda Mealing shared a mysterious Instagram post.
Amanda, who has played Clinical Lead Connie since 2004 and has had stints in both Casualty and its sister show Holby City, shared a photo of a rainbow over some fields and captioned the post: "Never in my life have I sat under an entire rainbow! Going to miss this place. #Wales".
As Casualty is filmed in Wales, her post led many fans to speculate that her saying she would "miss this place" was a hint that she is leaving the area – and therefore potentially the show.
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"Hope this doesn't mean you are leaving Casualty," one follower wrote, while another commented, "You'd better not have left Casualty, 2020 will just collapse altogether".
However Casualty has confirmed to Digital Spy that there are no plans for Amanda or Connie to leave and that "it's all just fan speculation".
Casualty is currently on a break from our screens due to the pause in filming caused by the COVID-19 pandemic but filming on the show resumed earlier this month, with work commencing on a special episode which will shine a light on the work of the hospital's Emergency Department staff during the pandemic.
Connie will find her leadership skills pushed to the limit when several of her team fall ill with the virus and she also struggles to keep her personal feelings in check when her lover Jacob Masters (Charles Venn) contracts the virus.
Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) will also be struggling as he is devastated by the impact of the virus on local care homes, while paramedic Lev Malinovsky (Uriel Emil) decides to temporarily move out of his family home to protect his vulnerable young son.
The show will also be airing an episode tomorrow (September 26) which was due to be shown in May but which the BBC decided to skip at the time due to parallels with the coronavirus pandemic.
The episode, named 'Code Orange', was postponed after careful consideration but fans will now have the chance to see the episode, which shows the Emergency Department going into lockdown following a chemical attack.
The previously unseen episode will feature Marty Kirkby (Shaheen Jafargholi) being tested for HIV and some never before seen dramatic scenes between Ethan Hardy (George Rainsford), Fenisha Khatri (Olivia D'Lima) and Will Noble (Jack Nolan) as they clash over Fenisha's pregnancy.
Casualty will air its missing episode on Saturday, September 26 at 9.20pm on BBC One.
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A funny article on the increase of crimes against women in Germany:
And yet it is important that feminists try to walk this line and start to take seemingly impossible positions: defending the religious freedom of Muslim women who want to wear head scarves, while helping girls who are forced to do so, and addressing the fact that some men newly immigrated from Arab countries hold misogynist views — while stressing this is probably not the key factor that leads to crimes against women.
The number of "and yets" and "buts" is off the charts. Of course, it's all the fault of feminists who aren't too good at contorting themselves into "seemingly impossible positions." They just need to contort more actively, and it will all be fine.
It's also funny that the difference between "Muslim" and "Arab" seems to elude the article's author.

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Michael May is emeritus professor Emeritus (research) in the Stanford University School of Engineering and a senior fellow with FSI. He is the former co-director of CISAC, having served seven years in that capacity through January 2000.
May is emeritus director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he worked from 1952 to 1988, with some brief periods away from the laboratory. While there, he held a variety of research and development positions, serving as director of the laboratory from 1965 to 1971. May was technical adviser to the Threshold Test Ban Treaty negotiating team; a member of the U.S. delegation to the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks; and at various times has been a member of the Defense Science Board, the General Advisory Committee to the AEC, the Secretary of Energy Advisory Board, the RAND Corporation Board of Trustees, and the Committee on International Security and Arms Control of the National Academy of Sciences. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Pacific Council on International Policy, and a Fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
May received the Distinguished Public Service and Distinguished Civilian Service Medals from the Department of Defense, and the Ernest Orlando Lawrence Award from the Atomic Energy Commission, as well as other awards. May's current research interests are in the area of safeguarding the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear terrorism, energy, security and environment, and the relation of nuclear weapons and foreign policy.
Chaim Braun is a vice president of Altos Management Partners, Inc., and a CISAC science fellow and affiliate. He is a member of the Near-Term Deployment and the Economic Cross-Cut Working Groups of the Department of Energy (DOE) Generation IV Roadmap study. He conducted several nuclear economics-related studies for the DOE Nuclear Energy Office, the Energy Information Administration, the Electric Power Research Institute, the Nuclear Energy Institute, Non-Proliferation Trust International, and others.
Braun has worked as a member of Bechtel Power Corporation's Nuclear Management Group, and led studies on power plant performance and economics used to support maintenance services. Braun has worked on a study of safeguarding the Agreed Framework in North Korea, he was the co-leader of a NATO Study of Terrorist Threats to Nuclear Power Plants, led CISAC's Summer Study on Terrorist Threats to Research Reactors, and most recently co-authored an article with CISAC Co-Director Chris Chyba on nuclear proliferation rings. His research project this year is entitled "The Energy Security Initiative and a Nuclear Fuel Cycle Center: Two Enhancement Options for the Current Non-Proliferation Regime."


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I was sat on the bathroom floor, having just been sick, when a BBC news alert buzzed on my phone in my pocket: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Are Expecting Their Third Child." 'How the hell are you doing this for a third time, Kate?' I thought, as I staggered back to bed.
I'm currently 31 weeks pregnant with my second child and, like the Duchess of Cambridge, have suffered from hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) during both of my pregnancies—this is actually the second time she and I have been pregnant at the same time. But, unlike Kate, I won't be doing this a third time. The condition is just too relentless, and I am literally counting down the days until our baby is in my arms, and I can put this chapter of my life behind me.
When I first had HG back in 2013, it hit me like a train. What I thought was normal morning sickness rapidly descended into being sick 20 times a day and three admissions to the hospital for severe dehydration. Imagine a combination of food poisoning, a terrible hangover, and seasickness all at once—but for months on end rather than a couple of days—and you can start to imagine what women with HG go through.
Back then, the treatment was patchy at best. Doctors were reluctant to prescribe anything too strong, and I had to fight to be admitted to the hospital and be put on a drip. One doctor actually offered me an abortion rather than further treatment. I never spoke to that doctor again—or the one who called me Princess Jo because she thought I was copying Kate.
Thanks to the high-profile royal case of HG and the amazing work of the HER Foundation in the U.S. and Pregnancy Sickness Support in the U.K., things are changing. But with little research into the cause and the unlikely scenario that a cure will ever be found, treatment is all about damage control. HG only stops when you are no longer pregnant.
News of my second diagnosis of HG was met with a varying levels of sympathy. One person commented, "It can't be that bad if you decided to get pregnant again."
But the reality is that preparing for a second HG pregnancy took a lot of time, financial planning, and belief that I could get through it. It's no exaggeration that I knew I would be giving up nine months of my life to be a mother again and to give our son a sibling. With a 75-85% chance of having HG again, I knew I was doomed.
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Sure enough, the sickness and nausea started at 3.5 weeks. Overnight, I went from a busy and energetic mother, juggling freelance work and looking after my son, to being bedridden with a sick bucket constantly next to me. My new GP, horrified at what I went through last time and how quickly I was deteriorating, started me on anti-sickness medication, but it wasn't enough to stop me from being admitted to hospital at six weeks with severe dehydration. In two weeks, I had lost 8 lbs, and I was discharged from the hospital with a prescription for Ondansetron, which is normally used to prevent nausia and vomitting in chemotherapy patients.
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Fast forward to 31 weeks, and I am relieved to have made it through the hot weather of summer. But there's been no summer holiday for my family, as I am not well enough to travel. There have been weeks on end when I couldn't leave the house. I'm still reliant on my anti-sickness medication, and the hospital has become my second home. I have not been able to work because what little energy I do have is saved for my son. I'm hugely reliant on, and eternally grateful for, family stepping in to help when I've been too ill to even make it downstairs. And when I finish writing this, I'll be heading back to bed for a lie down and more medication.
Thanks to HG and the added bonus of gestational diabetes, I'm currently preparing for my baby to be born early. The harsh reality is that I'm simply not well enough and strong enough to get us both to the 40-week finish line. HG has done a number on me physically, and I know from my first pregnancy that I'll spend the first few months post-partum building up my strength again, getting over food aversions, and paying for expensive dental treatment to repair the damage to my teeth.
The Duchess of Cambridge is probably able to manage the condition differently to me. And perhaps the best medical care and nannies and staff to help take the slightest edge off. But there is definitely no royal glamour about what she, I, and 1% of pregnant women go through. Together, we are all counting down the days until the HG nightmare is over.


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Re: I need help with Google AdsenseLUCKIEST Jan 11, 2008 6:49 AM (in response to adhonep)Yes, We have many ideas. Tell us more about you and your website??
What do you want to advertise ?? and to whom??
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Re: I need help with Google AdsenseTGA000 Jan 17, 2008 5:07 PM (in response to adhonep)Well, I don't want to be rude, but you don't really have a site... You have an ad farm. Nobody will want to land on that.
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Re: I need help with Google AdsenseTGA000 Jan 17, 2008 5:11 PM (in response to adhonep)Hey, it's me again.
Here's how to solve your problem:
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To promote all you have to do is search for "Article Submission Software" and let those people know you've launched a new article site.
Hope that helps!
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Course record falls as Richards and Matthews conquer Great Yarmouth CC 25m course
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With two of the fastest riders in the region teaming up to ride the Great Yarmouth CC 25-mile course as a pair it was no surprise that their time of 52:59 was a course record.
DAP CC pair Mark Richards and Harley Matthews both live nearby and know well these pine-shaded Lothingland roads and, most importantly, the tight corners of the course.
Conditions, at least for the early starters, were cold and solo winner Mark Arnold, now riding for the East Anglian Vets, was over two minutes off his previous best for the course. However, his 57:41 was well clear of second-placed John Bradbury (CC Sudbury).
Top lady was Denise Hurren (Sole Bay, 1:03:57) while best from the promoting club was Jonny Hawes (1:01:57).
Though the skies were gloriously clear, it was also chilly for the CC Breckland evening 10 on the Attleborough-Snetterton and back course.
A north wind meant the longer return leg was the headwind one. Nevertheless, Matthew Senter (VeloVelocity) won in 19:52 ahead of Matthews (20:15) and Richards (20:32), while Becky Murley (Wisbech Whs) was first lady in 23:00.
In round three of the Lotus Series, Polly Mason (Strada Sport) took a seven-second win over Cindy Berry in the women's race.
Among the men, Thomas Heal (Strada) and Mark Richards, opened a six-second gap on the bunch. The sprint for third was won by Josh Andrews (DAP CC) from Taverham rider Jack Bracey (Strada).
Seb Herrod (Strada) returned to the scene of his CC London Road Race win – the Wendens Ambo circuit near Saffron Walden.
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Monroe County's State legislative efforts are incremental and focused on issues that are built upon throughout several sessions. These efforts include funding for water quality infrastructure and land acquisition and protecting Citizen's wind insurance affordability. The session started on March 5, 2019.
The 2019 Florida State Legislature concluded May 4, 2019. Here are the final 2019 state appropriations for Monroe County:
- Florida Keys Stewardship – Water Quality: $6 Million
- Florida Keys Stewardship – Land Acquisition: $5 Million
- Vessel Pump Out program: $750,000
- 2019 State Legislative Priorities Tracker Post Session Report
The County's number one priority for the 2019 State Legislative Session was to secure appropriations through the Florida Keys Stewardship Act (FKSA) for water quality projects and land acquisition.
The FKSA authorizes an annual $5 million set-aside of Florida Forever funding for the next 10 years. It is dedicated specifically to enable the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to renew an aggressive land acquisition program in the Florida Keys.
As the number of development permits shrinks due to state limits for growth in the Florida Keys, and the County reaches "build-out," there is a need to keep our State legislators mindful about the impacts and consequences of Monroe County's challenge of protecting both environmentally sensitive lands while balancing private property rights.
The State of Florida, having designated the Florida Keys as an Area of Critical State Concern (ACSC), is a partner with Monroe County in this challenge. The County continues to work closely on these issues with the Department of Economic Opportunity (the State's ACSC oversight agency) and the Department of Environmental Preservation (the State's main environmental regulatory agency).
Monroe County and the State are facing the first joint takings judgment in the Galleon Bay case. With this judgment, the cost of takings is no longer theoretical. County and State officials have been jointly defending the litigation and operating under the long-standing assumption that the State would partner equally with them in the payment of the judgment, however, that assumption has not been formalized. The judgment was entered against the State and the County, jointly and severally, which means that each is fully responsible for payment. To that end, the County will seek an avenue for codifying this joint responsibility, clarifying that the County and the State are separately obligated to pay half of such judgments (including interest, attorney's fees, and costs).
Elections in November brought significant changes in personnel in leadership positions in the state, including a new Governor and a majority of new Cabinet members. These new officials and their staffs will have to be brought up to speed on the unique development issues that exist in Monroe County, and the State's role and responsibility.
Wind insurance affordability is yet another critical need for our constituents and a key component in preserving the Keys' strong local economy that is a valuable economic engine for the State. At the State level, this requires working with and monitoring Citizens Property Insurance Company's windstorm insurance to find ways to enhance affordability, with the Office of Insurance Regulation to address annual rate increases, and to oppose efforts to increase premiums, reduce coverage, and reduce eligibility. Affordable flood insurance is another important issue, but mainly a federal one. However, Monroe supports any efforts that may be made by State Legislature on behalf of the 1.8 million Floridians who are policyholders in the National Flood Insurance Program, to preserve the NFIP and affordable flood insurance.
State and local investment in affordable housing construction and land acquisition remain a priority especially as we continue our post-Irma housing recovery.
The spate of preemption bills introduced in recent legislative sessions such as those related to vacation rentals, single-use plastic bags, fracking, business regulation, use of county rights of way, represent a significant challenge to home rule. We expect these State legislative efforts to continue with respect to preemption, revenue reductions, cost shifts, and unfunded mandates.
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- Support efforts to codify a shared 50%-50% apportionment of State-County responsibility on takings judgments, a consequence of state-designated Area of Critical State Concern, limited growth requirements and hurricane evacuation requirements.
- Support a statutory change to the Green Utility Fee to lower the population eligibility criterion to enable Monroe to avail itself of this funding opportunity to help cover land management costs associated with land acquisition.
- Support legislation that provides a "carve-out" for Monroe County from preemptive vacation rental regulations to enable the County to amend/update its vacation rental regulations in order to preserve its supply of workforce housing; or legislation that would allow local governments with grandfathered ordinances to amend and update their regulations without losing their grandfathered status.
- Support a statutory change to limit the storage time of a vessel at anchor in one location on public waters of the State to not more than 60 days, to reduce the number derelict vessels and removal costs.
- Support a $500,000 appropriation to support the County's vessel pump-out program to protect Keys' waters.
- Support legislation to limit Monroe's annual wind insurance rate increase maximum from 10% to a COLA-based increase, recognizing Monroe's unique affordability issues, strong building codes and overall importance to the State of Florida.
- Support legislation to lower wind insurance premiums on multifamily affordable units by re-categorizing them to "residential" from "commercial residential."
- Support request for SAIL funding and housing tax credits from FHFC to aid in Monroe's post-Hurricane Irma affordable/workforce housing recovery.
- Support DEP, DOT and/or legislative efforts to fund the construction of Sugarloaf section of the Overseas Heritage Trail.
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I have never known any box on earth where a full factory reset is sugested after an upgrade.It isnt and should not be needed.And yes you will lose every recording you have.
My 2 boxes are no better with this upgrade than before.If anything the remote response is slower.This box has from the very start been a lemon although I have been luckier than many.
14-08-2017 06:27 PM - edited 14-08-2017 06:30 PM
Okay, so I got this email this morning from my friend who has a satellite iQ3.
Im wondering if anyone else has this issue since the update, as it may need to be escalated to tech support.
Thanks in advance for any help that can be given on if this is an isolated incident everyone.
As we all know, no two iQ3's are the same.
The message is as follows...
My IQ3 has been doing strange things.
Recordings not in the list when I know they have recorded.
Its like the library is taking a long time to update itself as there was one in the list that said it was still recording when it actually finished recorded 4 hours earlier.
Another one said it was recorded yesterday when it recorded 2 days ago.
Also recordings are not dropping into the Recorded list, but are viewable in scheduled.
The iQ3 appears to have become somewhat laggy since the s/w update also.
I need help with this but will definitely not call offshore technical support.
iQ3 Satellite - Perth
15-08-2017 05:11 PM - edited 15-08-2017 05:12 PM
Maybe part of the problem?
I set the series record on all the Bond movies. A couple had signal interupted errors, but played back fine.
and yes, the library has become slower to respond. I'll look out for the other errors.
Sat box, perth.
Edit: My BT remote refuses to pair now. Also very annoying.
Seems like they have changed the behavior. Before I could press the back button while watching a recording and then had the option to delete the recording by selecting the yellow button. Now, pressing the back button does nothing, however if I press the stop button then I get the options such as delete.
15-08-2017 05:51 PM - edited 15-08-2017 05:52 PM
Cheers for the feedback mate.
Thank you for your continued help.
Hi @Rayzor
So you've still got that back button issue, when mine is working fine, but I'm Cable, not that it should make any difference at all.
A full system reset will completely wipe your scheduled and library so I only recommend that when you've watched everything.
The full system reset is tucked away under the hidden installers menu.
I can send you a link if you want to do this, but i do warn you it will reset everything on your iQ3 to factory default.
15-08-2017 06:05 PM - edited 15-08-2017 06:10 PM
Thanks for the offer, but I have a near full drive. I think pressing the stop button to get to delete options is not so bad, it's not an extra step it's the same.
Hi again @Rayzor
I just thought I'd give you an update.
I finished watching Kingdom tonight on FX, pressed the back button and nothing like yourself.
So I pressed the stop button and it took me back to the library.
I actually prefer this change as it stops the recording and I can delete the tile much faster.
I agree, it's a lot smoother operation.


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During our second class, I heard these reactions; "I didn't know that.", "Wow" and "I can do that now!" This was in reference to Paul Ingram's list of "do and don't" throughout his cooking presentation. "Wok" means "pan" in the far East and it can be used for almost all types of Oriental cuisine. However Paul insists that it needs to be used correctly. Here is his "Do" and "Don't" list:
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An Evaluation of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Optometric Services Provided to 19 Pueblo Indian Communities
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The Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Optometry Program provides eye care services to a large Indian population comprised of twenty-six Indian Tribes. The overall goal of the program is to take both preventive and treatment measures to address vision or eye conditions which adversely affect the academic, vocational, professional, or physiological well-being of Tribal members. The evaluation was initiated by the Pueblo tribes to review and assess optometric services provided to them by the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service. The evaluation was designed as a consumer evaluation to highlight the common problems with, and barriers to eye care services, to outline consumer needs, and to recommend alternative solutions. The evaluation team used a combination of methods in collecting data. Questionnaires, on- site interviews and observations, review of relevant descriptive information and review of relevant literature were the primary means of data collection. The team identified a stratified sample that included Service Unit health boards, community health representatives, governors and other Tribal officials, patients. and individuals who did not utilize eye care services provided by IHS. Optometry services were limited in terms of both the types of services provided and accessibility to members of the nineteen Pueblo Tribes. Shortages of professional manpower, combined with the great distances which patients have to travel to get to clinics, result in waiting lists where patients have to wait for treatment for as long as two years. Restricting eye care services primarily to school-age youth and older adults precludes many individuals from receiving needed eye care. Inadequate eye care facilities compound existing problems. Uniform operational policies and procedures were lacking and as a result service priorities and quality control are left at the discretion of the individual Service Units. The evaluation recommended that the scope of services be expanded to include areas presently neglected such as contact lens programs, diabetic screening, trachoma screening, glaucoma screening, and a community optometric education program. Present appointment and scheduling procedures are inefficient and need to be revised in order to accommodate more effectively, the needs of the respective Tribes. If restrictions on eligibility of eye care services must exist, then the Tribe's must be consulted with regard to establishing Priorities. Thorough visual analyses and appropriate prescriptions must be provided especially for the elders. Adequate financial support must be sought from Congress in order to maintain adequate levels of manpower.
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Indian Health Service, Staff Office of Planning, Evaluation and Research, Rockville, MD 20857 (E-30).
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Toya JL. Reid KL. Evaluation of the Albuquerque Area Indian Health Service Optometric services provided to 19 Pueblo Indian communities. Indian Health Service, Staff Office of Planning, Evaluation and Research, Rockville, MD 20857 (E-30). 1979


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We love the fact that billions of records from around the world are now available to us in one form or another, to access with or without our device of choice. That convenience comes with an inconvenience: citing the stuff can be so doggoned confusing.
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- If we eyeball the original as online images, we cite the original in Layer 1; in Layer 2 we cite the website that published the image. Then we add, as Layer 3, whatever source-of-the-source data our provider gives us.
The fourteen chapters of Evidence Explained cover just about every type of original document in existence. With that, we can ace Situation 1.
Every source-type chapter demonstrates how to cite microfilm and online images. That takes care of Situation 2.
Situation 3 is more complicated. In addition to all the examples in EE itself, our website's QuickLesson 19 explores the concept of "layers" in much more depth. Our QuickLesson 25 demonstrates how to deal with websites that require ARKS, PALS, and/or paths. Those two lessons help us understand the complexities of Situation 3.
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HOW TO CITE: Elizabeth Shown Mills, "Citing Everything: Your 1-2-3 Guide," QuickTips: The Blog @ EvidenceExplained.com (https://www.evidenceexplained.com/quicktips/citing-everything-your-1-2-3-guide : posted 8 December 2019).
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Spring is here and it is the perfect time to start thinking about planting your pots outside. Whether for added curb appeal or a quiet retreat to your patio or deck, I have you covered with all the tips you'll need. Gone are the days of simpling picking out a few red Geraniums or pink Begonias. The pressure is on to have your planters on point! So in prep for getting my hands dirty this weekend (literally) I have done a little research on just what to do. I always show up to the garden stores wandering isles, picking pretty plants and flowers, not knowing exactly what I was doing and hoping for the best. Instead of holding my breath and praying it all turns out, I have made lists and armed myself with the knowledge to knock this project out of the park. Check out all I have dug up so that you too can have sensational planters this season.
Here is a list of Thrillers, Spillers, and Fillers.
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Here is a bit of inspiration along with what is used. I always like a little visual stimulation to get a project going.
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We also think all the biotech companies highlighted below represent interesting opportunities where sentiment is negative ( Gilead Sciences, Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals ) or under significant debate ( Tesaro, Gilead).
Besides what are they going to buy, our most popular Gilead (ticker: GILD) conversation is how to think about the worst case. Our Grey Sky valuation is $58 a share (13% downside from current market price) versus a Blue Sky scenario if we had greater visibility into their pipeline of $85 a share (25% upside from current market price). Our worst-case scenario assumes 2020 revenue of $12.8 billion for HIV and $2 billion for hepatitis C virus (HCV) versus our base case of $14.8 billion in HIV and $5.4 billion in HCV. Our base-case assumes $2.1 billion in 2022 adjusted sales for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and 2022 adjusted sales of $850 million for filgotnib. Our Blue Sky scenario assumes an acquisition that is likely dilutive (raised expenses) but adds $3.5 billion in sales to our 2020 base-case estimate. We believe this scenario analysis suggests that shares are likely range-bound until we know what the company will do strategically in building an external pipeline.
Although the company is now viewed as a show-me story for investors, we think Alexion (ALXN) shares are pretty close to reflecting a worst-case scenario for the company long-term. Our Grey Sky scenario of $101 a share assumes 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion versus 2017 revenue of $3.6 billion (about 0% growth). We understand that investors generally are viewing Alexion as a show me story over the first half which is probably fair. However, this stock remains an out-of-favor top pick for the franchise as we think ALXN 1210 remains a significant value driver for the company. Biosimilars and competitors remain a risk for the franchise, but we also view these as a show me story as well though we do model 20% price cut and 15% share loss in our base case. In the near-term, we are focused on quarterly performance, potential MG approval in October (additional $700 million in peak sales), and timelines for ALXN 1210.
If all three poly (ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) assets split the market by one-third, our Tesaro non-merger and acquisition (M&A) valuation is $104 a share (32% downside from current market price) versus our M&A valuation which is $160 a share if share is split evenly. We still believe that these companies will not evenly divide in second-line ovarian though that is the point of focus for investors. However, it is our most popular investor question around Tesaro so we are highlighting our sensitivities. Our Grey Sky scenario for Tesaro assumes 35% market share across all ovarian and breast cancer lines of therapy versus our Blue Sky scenario that assumes 65% across all lines of therapy and some additional credit for PARP expansion. If we assume no M&A, our Grey Sky scenario for Tesaro is $104 a share versus our base case of $131 a share versus Blue Sky scenario of $160 a share. For the three scenarios, our Zejula sales are $2 billion, $3 billion, and $3.7 billion, respectively. If we assume M&A synergies, our Grey Sky scenario for Tesaro is $160 a share versus our base-case of $198 a share versus Blue Sky scenario of $239 a share.
Because we are confident in Alnylam's (ALNY) upcoming familial amyloidotic polyneuropathy (FAP) readout, we think risk/reward is favorable. We see downside scenarios of $30 a share (down 40% from current market price) if study fails or Ionis Pharmaceuticals (IONS) looks more competitive versus upside scenario of $70-$100 a share (up 40%-100% from current market price). Alnylam Phase 3 patisiran FAP data is expected in the third quarter, but Ionis's competitive FAP readout is 2Q17. We think Alnylam shares will be volatile into this event but because we remain very confident in their own FAP success we think the risk/reward is favorable. The company has other late-stage programs beyond FAP so it is highly unlikely that it trades to cash if FAP is unsuccessful. If we assume credit for porphyria and PCSK9 (no hemophilia and FAP), our fair-value estimate is $33 a share. Alnylam cash value is $13 a share. Our Grey Sky scenario of $30 a share for Alnylam highlights a scenario where Ionis takes greater share in FAP if data are clean on efficacy and safety because it's a weekly subcutaneous injection. Our Blue Sky scenario of a $108-a-share case assumes Alnylam is successful in Phase 3, maintains dominant share, and that investors give some further credit to the pipeline.
A word on our other top franchise picks ( Celgene (CELG) and Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX)) where Blue and Grey Sky scenarios are focused on the potential success of new-product cycles and clinical data.
For Celgene, our focus remains on the Inflammation & Immunology (I&I) readouts in multiple sclerosis (MS), ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. Our Blue and Grey Sky scenario analysis suggests $172 a share versus $114 a share based on the success and market potential of these upcoming readouts. We think the new I&I opportunities will add $3.3 billion in 2023 revenues on-top of Otezla using our probability adjusted numbers. In our Blue Sky scenario, if we assume 100% success for all three indications, we think I&I opportunities will add $5.5 billion on top of Otezla.
For Vertex after positive VX-661 data, we do feel more like it's a matter of when not if Vertex is successful with a triplet. Blue Sky scenario for the triplet is $148 a share versus Grey Sky of $70 a share. Blue/base/Grey Sky cystic fibrosis (CF) revenue is $6.4 billion, $5.2 billion, and $4.1 billion in 2025, respectively. If we added M&A to our base case or Blue Sky scenario, our M&A valuations are $157-$194 for Vertex.
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VALDOSTA, GA (WALB) - Valdosta State University will offer a new degree starting in the fall.
Students will be able to earn a bachelor of science in health sciences.
University officials say this prepares students for a wide range of careers in the healthcare industry, which is currently one of the strongest job markets nationally.
This also lays out a foundation for graduate-level studies in things like athletic training, chiropractic medicine, and dentistry.
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Is your home too small for your needs? Not a question you ask yourself too often but Furniture Village, the national retain chain has done just that.
A recently commissioned survey by homeware chain, Furniture Village have found that OVER A THIRD of us Brits think our home is too small for our every day needs, not only that but it could also be affecting our mental wellbeing.
Of the 2,000 adults that were questioned whom either rent or own a property, more than half were worried that lack of living space is a major contributor to their moods whilst four in ten of us feel the house we currently occupy is smaller than that they grew up in.
Children sharing a bedroom with their sibling reached one in ten whilst more an eighth of people in The Capital slept in the same room as a friend or family member.
Whilst a staggering 30% thought they didn't have enough living space to have children.
The main culprit for these results was the kitchen area which most considered inadequate in size followed by the bathroom and finally the master bedroom.
More than a quarter of those questioned would like a more spacious bathroom, garden and more storage space.
If you are reading this and find it completely relatable, maybe it's time for a move? We at Space4Living are here to help and it starts with our completely free of charge, instant valuation tool. Find out how much your home is worth today, you may be surprised. If you've started outgrowing your home, we can find the perfect abode for you.
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A property industry trade body claims 85 per cent of agents believes a 'staged' property sells three times faster than a non-staged home.
The Home Staging Association says research for a new report shows that staging costs of £500 to £5,000 will produce higher sale prices.
"Seventy per cent of agents stated home staging increased the offer value by one to 10 per cent, with 16 per cent reporting a seven to 10 per cent rise in offer value" it says.
"In addition 77 per cent of developers saw a return in their investment, reporting that the sale of the property paid for the cost of staging, highlighting how professional staging often is the best choice financially for homeowners" it continues.
The association's research suggests that 74 per cent of agents consider the reception room as the most important to be staged for a sale, with another 10 per cent choosing the kitchen, and a further 10 per cent stating the master bedroom.
So what do you think? Is it worth staging your home to maximise revenue?
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In the week that review service, allAgents.co.uk announced they were suspending Purple Bricks' account due to repeated threats of legal action to remove negative reviews, we asked a number of clients past and present, just how important are online reviews?
Since 2006 with 300,000 reviews, allAgents.co.uk is the UK's largest independent customer review website for estate agents, letting agents and suppliers to the industry.They offer customers the chance to search for Estate Agents up and down the country with an unbiased view of what their previous clients have said about them. From here, you can also compare selling fees and view league tables but how much of an impact does reviews have on making your decision?
In a world, completely dedicated and besotted by social media, whether it be Facebook, Google or Youtube, you usually can't breathe without someone taking a selfie, tagging you into a comment or tweeting a review of the restaurant they frequented a few weeks back. Just ten years ago, recommendations were from friends and family whom may have had a positive experience but in this day and age, you can search for independent reviews by complete strangers.
As the younger generation enter the property market, estate agents will be increasingly judged through online reviews. Yet trust in the reviews themselves is evidently very important to these savvy consumers. Estate agents should therefore consider ways to guarantee that legitimate and transparent reviews are readily available to potential customers.
Trust is a major factor for 28% of consumers when choosing an estate agent, with knowledge of the local market seen as the dominant factor by 42% of consumers when they have their properties valued. The value of trust is reflected strongly in the younger consumers' preference of selecting an agent through its reviews, with 70% of 25-34-year-old clients relying on reviews when selecting an agent.
The research also reveals that consumers have more positive attitudes towards estate agents than commonly supposed, with 88% of consumers saying they were satisfied with the service they received from the last agent they used. However, paperwork was identified as a grievance that the largest proportion of customers (46%) would love to see technology sort out for them. Next on the list was reference-checking (36%), followed by booking appointments (34%).
When arranging a valuation or booking a viewing from ourselves, we always ask 'why us? How do you know about Space4Living? What's the reason for using us over a competitor?' Just this week, we have had a client arrange a valuation, and practically decide there and then that they will be using us. I asked the reason for this and he said he had a look at our reviews on both Google, Facebook and the Space4Living site and made a collective decision that we were the agents for him.
At Space4Living, we pride ourselves on reviews, both positive and negative. A positive review usually means a pat on the back, keep up the good work but a negative review is equally important - how can you improve otherwise?
Is there really no such thing as bad publicity?
Sources include - www.propertyreporter.co.uk, Estate Agent Today
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In a world where we are continuously judged on the possessions we own, is there a more prized possession to boast about than owning your own home? So, as a First Time Buyer, what lengths would you go to in order to secure your first ever abode?
In recent news stories, we have seen a wide range of methods that savvy savers go to in order to put a deposit down on a home. One sharp-witted woman managed to save £15,000 and get herself out of a crippling overdraft by using.. wait for it.. voucher codes and coupons. And very recently you may have read that a clever couple from Oz quit their tenanted apartment, sold all their possessions and both worked and lived on a bus. Okay, so it's not the most conventional way of raising those pennies, especially on these shores.
This got us thinking, there must be an easier way of raising a deposit without using a steering wheel for a pillow or raiding the 'recently reduced' aisle frequently? Right?
Almost two thirds of first-time buyers plan to sell one or more valuable items to get on the property ladder.
A poll by The Nottingham Building Society found that 63% would sell high-priced assets such as jewellery to help buy their first home, with 14% expecting to raise more than half of the funds they need this way.
The Bank of Mum and Dad is also still very much alive, with 81% of would-be first-time buyers expecting some of the funds to come from here.
Half said they would rely on grandparents, while 62% are relying on an inheritance.
The research highlights a lack of use of savings schemes that help buyers build a deposit, with 40% having no intention of using the Lifetime ISA and a fifth said they would not take advantage of the Help to Buy ISA.
Tina Hayton-Banks, Director of member services for The Nottingham, said: "We know saving for a deposit is no mean feat for first-time buyers and our research echoes what we hear all the time across our branch network, that people are exploring every available route to get on the ladder.
"It's a shame there's still a relatively low awareness of products that can help them get there faster, such as the Lifetime ISA, but it's an account we're proud to be offering to support first-time buyers and expect to see its popularity grow and grow."
Sources include: Property Industry Eye
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At recent market appraisals in and around Tameside, homeowners have one question they all ask in common. What is the market like?
In what has been a trying year for Brits and Mancunians in particular with the Manchester bombings, the challenges of successfully negotiating Brexit talks and the looming threat of North Korea all at the back of our minds, Manchester has remained as resilient as ever witnessing the biggest house price increases of anywhere in the country this year - and it's fast becoming a sellers' market.
The surge in growth in Manchester has seen prices up 8.8% on last year - the fastest rise in the UK according to Hometrack, which tracks house price movements across the UK's 20 biggest cities.
Saying that, it really isn't as simple as putting up your own makeshift 'for sale' board and crossing your fingers and toes. Don't get me wrong, this has worked in the past and you may drop lucky once again but ask yourself: Am I getting my house out there to the whole market and ultimately achieving the best price? Below I have compiled a couple of helpful tips to get you though it!
1) Choose the right estate agent
Selling a house can be a stressful business and in this age, there are a number of options to choose from. Whether it be hybrid, online, high street or traditional - you've a number of preferences to get you going. You'll want an agent with proven and up-to-date marketing techniques, who can pull in maximum viewings – all the while remaining good value for money. Look online and research various agents in your local area by asking for recommendations. Have a look at a companies testimonial page, their Google Reviews and of course social media; Facebook and Twitter is a good place to find independent reviews.
The fee you are charged will either be a percentage of the sale price or a flat fee. Either way, don't be afraid to negotiate and let agents know what you've been offered elsewhere. There are a number of agents who will charge extra for additional services. Do you really want to pay extra for accompanied viewings or a replacement board? In my experience as a valuing agent, I like to be transparent. What you see is what you get - a fixed price fee with nothing upfront and nothing hidden.
If you want multiple agents to take the property on, it's important to note that you may end up paying more than one fee, regardless of who sells the property. Therefore always read the conditions of the contract before you instruct an agent.
2) Increase your property's kerb appeal
A potential buyer could be put off even before they have set foot inside your front door if they are given a bad first impression. You want them to walk up the drive or path already feeling impressed and excited to see more.
So do what it takes to create that lasting first impression. Make sure the exterior of your home is up to scratch and if your front door or fence is looking tired, brighten it up with a lick of paint. Put up hanging baskets to add colour and if you have a garden plant some bedding flowers. Move bins out of view and clear away anything unsightly.
3) Have a clear out and polish!
Making your home attractive to a buyer needn't mean an expensive décor overhaul. Chances are it won't be to the buyer's taste anyway and will be replaced as soon as they move in. But you should freshen up rooms with a neutral lick of paint in warm tones.
Make sure your rooms are clutter-free and as light and airy as possible. A mirror hung in the hall can give the illusion of space and a few vases of flowers or some plants can freshen up the house. Get in touch with us at S4L for a 'Home Staging Guide'.
A kitchen is a big selling point, so make sure all the worktops are clear and that it smells fresh and clean. If you do have pets, ask a relative or friend to look after them while viewings are taking place. While you love your furry friend, chances are your buyer won't – or worse still, they may be allergic.
4) Get that screwdriver out!
Don't forget the detail either. Chances are the buyer will be nit-picking as they will be looking at a number of properties and weighing everything up. So get around now to those annoying little maintenance jobs such as a long overdue light bulb change.
5) Most importantly, stay out of the way!
When potential buyers come to view your property, let them wander freely around the house with the agent. You want them to feel comfortable and as though they can spend time looking at each room freely. Be ready also to answer any questions after the viewing.
It really isn't rocket science selling your house but having the right team behind you, holding your hand every step of the way can make a massive difference. Get in touch with Space4Living on 0161 336 3030 to give you the upper hand.
Good luck with it! - David
Sources include: Manchester Evening News, MoneySupermarket.com


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The AW16 offering from much loved Melbourne label Thursday Sunday brings classic, minimalist cuts that are the by-product of combining two unique sources of inspiration; Icelandic landscapes and Kung Fu. Taking it's minimalist queues from Iceland's once empty land and it's resilient beauty that has surpassed volcanoes and glaciers. Silhouettes are inspired by the old Chinese martial art Kung Fu.
Natural and good quality fabrics such as cotton, wool, cashmere and silk are the hero of this collection, with a strong, clean silhouette. Perfectly cut pants that Thursday Sunday are known for return in luxe bonded wool cashmere, a firm fabric that keeps you warm and hides lines. A feature cuff detail at the hem is bold and emphasises the beautiful cut of the pant. A mini dress that is so sleek and so neat in it's silhouette, featuring an A-line mini shape, sleeveless with a centre front zip detail and circular zip puller.
Setting the scene for a warm, rugged up winter, Thursday Sunday have achieved sleek, minimalist cosiness in only the best cuts and fabrics.


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Traditionally, the oil and gas industry has relied on conventional corrosion monitoring techniques such as corrosion coupons or ultrasound monitoring probes for periodic integrity inspections of pipeline and refinery components. In contrast to FOX-TEK's system, however, many of these approaches lack the real-time ability to report representative corrosion rates. In some cases, conventional corrosion monitoring techniques can result in inaccurate, unrepresentative, or misleading information. These reliability issues, coupled with the high costs associated with accessing areas such as elevated refinery components and buried pipelines, point to the need for a permanent installation capable of directly and reliably monitoring wall loss. FOX-TEK's corrosion monitoring system satisfies these needs, is cost effective and, at its root, supports the philosophy behind a "best practices" approach to risk assessment.
Underscoring one of the key cost benefits, the six-month test required no shutdown time as FOX-TEK installed eight of its sensors in a Saudi Aramco gas processing plant in the Eastern Province. The non-intrusive nature of the system allowed for the sensors to be installed on the exterior of a 12-inch by 20-inch reducer during regular operations.
Chosen to prove FOX-TEK's unique ability to monitor corrosion in difficult-to-access areas, the scenario represented a complex configuration and continual exposure to non-uniform stresses. The raw data collected by the FOX-TEK's system was downloaded, archived and analyzed by FOX-TEK engineers using proprietary software developed in-house. This allowed FOX-TEK to report on changes in the reducer's pressure, surface temperature, and wall thinning while generating accurate trends.
"The strength of our technology lies in its proactive capability to minimize unplanned shutdowns and significantly reduce costs through accurate, real-time monitoring of corrosion-induced stress and strain on today's aging pipelines," said Essam Zaghloul FOX-TEK's President and CEO. "As exemplified by Saudi Aramco, oil and gas companies have a corporate responsibility to ensure the necessary steps are being taken to maintain pipeline integrity. The successful results achieved by this field test validate the reliability of our offering, but more importantly confirm for the industry, the availability of more precise and less intrusive technologies to monitor pipeline corrosion."
The main findings of the test installation included:
- FOX-TEK's fiber optic sensor technology was found to be in agreement with conventional ultrasound testing for monitoring and calculating reducer wall thickness losses
- FOX-TEK's technology was found to accurately measure wall thickness losses within a pressurized system in critical areas that require continuous monitoring
- FOX-TEK's technology is being considered by Saudi Aramco as a suitable technology for many other corrosion monitoring applications.
About Fiber Optic Systems Technology
Established in 2000, Fiber Optic Systems Technology, Inc. FOX-TEK has developed and patented a technology which uses non-intrusive fiber optic sensors to monitor the thinning of pipelines and refinery vessels due to corrosion/erosion, strain due to bending/buckling, and process pressure and temperature. FOX-TEK's system is extremely sensitive and measures changes in pipe wall thicknesses that are a small fraction of one percent. Its fiber optic sensors are permanently bonded to the outside of a pipe or vessel without the need to halt operations or penetrate the wall, as most other sensor types require. FOX-TEK's sensors are ideal for use near flammable and hazardous materials since they operate on light, not electricity. FOX-TEK's system provides continuous, real-time 24/7 monitoring, which allows an operator to better schedule maintenance operations, avoid unnecessary shutdowns, and prevent accidents and leaks. By allowing operators to know exactly when to perform maintenance on their infrastructure, FOX-TEK's system increases the productive capacity of a refinery or pipeline. In addition to its monitoring systems, FOX-TEK delivers a full range of professional services to its customers, including engineering design services, training, supervision of on-site installation and turnkey monitoring systems. FOX-TEK is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol "FOX". For more information, visit the company's Web site.
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on assumptions, uncertainties and management's best estimates of future events. Actual results may differ materially from those currently anticipated. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements are detailed from time to time in FOX-TEK's periodic reports filed with the Ontario Securities Commission and other regulatory authorities. FOX-TEK has no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The TSX Venture Exchange has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.


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Betsy DeVos and Title IX: What Has and Hasn't Happened Yet
Title IX and the issue of campus sexual assault continued to dominate conversations on college campuses across the nation throughout the summer. Groups representing the rights of both the victims of sexual assault and the accused remained sharply divided on what would constitute a fair and balanced approach from the Trump Administration and its Education Secretary, Betsy DeVos. Her decision to hold high-profile meetings with both sexual assault victims and accused students appeared to signal a willingness to consider all viewpoints in drafting a new policy.
What Is Title IX?
Title IX is a federal law which makes gender-based discrimination illegal at U.S. educational institutions that receive federal funds. It states the following:
"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
Violation of Title IX can result in termination of those funds.
What Has DeVos Said About Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault?
Despite criticism from both the left and the right, the Education Secretary's public statements about the Department's review of Obama-era policies have not yet signaled any radical departure from current practice. Although she has indicated her intention to replace those policies, she has not suggested that the Department will relax its enforcement of the law. Among her more important statements were the following:
- Her review will include "a transparent notice-and-comment" process to "incorporate the insights of all parties." This, according to Harvard Law Professor Jeannie Suk Gersen, is standard legal process for agencies making binding legal rules.
- She has been critical of the Obama Administration's decision in 2011 to send colleges and universities a "dear colleague" letter instructing them on methods of enforcement, writing, "Rather than engage the public on controversial issues, the Department's Office for Civil Rights has issued letters from the desks of un-elected and un-accountable political appointees."
- While insisting on rigorous enforcement in cases of campus sexual assault, DeVos has noted that previous enforcement efforts have failed regarding due process, and noted that schools discriminate both when they fail to take seriously a student's report of sexual misconduct and when they are biased toward finding a student responsible of that misconduct.
Final Thoughts
Although it's not clear at this point what the results of DeVos's review will be or what new policies she will implement, her statements on the subject do not suggest a radical departure from previous practice. As Gersen notes:
"Judging by DeVos's speech, what has been portrayed as a rollback of Title IX is really an embrace of a framework of compatibility: one in which Title IX seriously addresses sexual violence and also requires fairness to the accuser and the accused."


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The Greek meaning of "demos" isn't "people", but "armed people".
"People" in Greek is "laos".
In fact, the real meaning of "demos cratos", "democracy" in English, is not "people's power", but "armed people's power".
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As for our days, the legislation of only two nations in the whole world afford people to carry guns:
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Disney and Lucasfilm have announced a new game show for Disney+ that will give young contestants the opportunity to walk the path of the Jedi. Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge will test players' "strength, knowledge, and bravery" as they strive to become Jedi Knights.
The show, which premieres on Disney+ in 2020, will be hosted by Ahmed Best. He is not reprising the role of Jar Jar Binks, however, as best will be a Jedi Master in charge of mentoring the contestants. Best will be accompanied by a droid to be voiced by Mary Holland (Veep).
For more on Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, see the full press release below.
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is an exciting new game show set in a galaxy far, far away, which tests young contestants' abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight!
From lightsabers, to hyperspace, the Force, and the dark side, Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge transports viewers and contestants into the Star Wars galaxy like never before.
The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants. Known to many fans as Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars prequels, Best's unique set of skills as an actor, dancer, martial arts expert, STOMP musician, and Star Wars fan make him the perfect choice as the show's host and mentor.
Best is joined by a hilarious humanoid droid companion, voiced by Mary Holland (VEEP, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre).
"This is definitely a kids game show like no other," says Lucasfilm's senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri. "The various challenges will test a Padawan's connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi Temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition."
"Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge brings together the best of Star Wars – competitive spirit, harrowing obstacles and a hero's triumph over challenges – in a totally new format for the franchise," said Dan Silver, vice president, Originals – Unscripted Content, Disney+. "A game show set in the Star Wars galaxy is a perfect fit for Disney+."
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge is executive produced by Lucasfilm, Dean Houser, and David Chamberlin and Mike Antinoro from Endeavor Content.
The show will launch on Disney+ in 2020.


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Release : 2017-11-30
Language : En, Es, Fr & De
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For Introducing Comparative Politics: The Essentials, the driving force is the pluralist, objective stance on introducing students to core concepts in Comparative Politics. Authors Stephen Orvis and Carol Ann Drogus introduce key comparative questions while providing equal strengths and weaknesses of commonly debated theories, structures, and beliefs that push students beyond memorization of country profiles and ever-changing statistics and generate in-class debate over key concepts used in the science of comparative politics. While detailed case studies can go in-depth on specific countries and political systems, Introducing Comparative Politics: The Essentials, distills its country material into paragraph-long examples woven seamlessly into the narrative of the text, increasing diverse global awareness, current-event literacy, and critical-thinking skills.


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Laws of growth for the pioneer and the social collective are the same.
Pioneer represents the collective
The pioneer is one concentrated point of a vast collection. He becomes conscious by concentration or concentrates to become conscious.
Graded response to the pioneer
The response of the collective to the pioneer depends on the level of its social preparedness.
1.A pioneer who emerges in the appropriate time when the society is prepared is welcomed and celebrated.
2. Appearing far ahead of time, the pioneer will be crucified.
3. Appearing a little ahead of time, the pioneer has to struggle for existence and will be ostracized.
4. Appearing slightly after the collective is prepared for change, he will have a hero's welcome.
5.Examples of the gradation of responses depending on the level of social preparedness :
- The message of Jesus is not yet appreciatively received by the world. He was crucified.
- The Hellenic culture was a millennium ahead of its time, so it flourished for a century and then collapsed. Europe revived Hellenism 10 or 15 centuries.
- India developed the Spirit in the Vedic-Upanishadic period. As they were ahead of their time, the hegemony of the nation passed into the hands of the warriors known as kshatriyas and still remains with them.
- Edison was a scientist and technologist who developed more than a thousand patents. He lived at a time when America had entered into a prosperity because of high productivity in agriculture, the people had an enormous amounts of surplus money and craved for a better way of living. Labor was scarce and labor saving machines were in great demand. Every innovation of Edison found use in home. He was a pioneer who arrived at the right time and was received a great welcome. The company he started, General Electric, is still among the largest and most successful in the world.
- Glenn Doman started a school 60 years ago as a result of his war experience. He believed the brain damage resulting either from a wound or from birth could be rectified by appropriate educational methods. His success in treating brain damaged patients so they could function like normal people was remarkable. For sixty years he has been successfully working in Philadelphia, but is not even known to the inhabitants of that city. He was not physically punished. He was socially and professionally ostracized by educationists because he came ahead of his time.
6. For either the pioneer or the collective to succeed, it is not enough they offer the right thing at the right time. It is also necessary to adopt the right strategy for that time.
7. Both society and the pioneer pass through the gradation of survival, growth, development, and evolution. They can abridge the time spent in each stage, but no stage can be skipped.


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Australian beef sales to China are set to surge more than eightfold this year, providing a boost for farmers in the world's third-biggest exporter struggling with tougher US competition in traditional markets such as Japan. Chinese demand for beef is growing as the diet of wealthier consumers change to include more protein. But production has lagged domestically, where pork tends to be more profitable, boosting the outlook for overseas beef suppliers such as Australian Agricultural Company Ltd and Nippon Meat Packers' Australian unit.
China will become Australia's fourth-largest beef export market in the year to June 30, 2013, with imports jumping to around 50,000 tons from about 6,000 tons a year ago, data from government research group the Australian Bureau of Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) showed on Tuesday. Australian beef exports were already on the rise before a ban on imports from rival Brazil, and the longer-term demand outlook was encouraging, analysts said.
"In the last six months there has been a bigger jump in China's beef imports from Australia because China blocked beef imports from Brazil due to mad cow disease," said Jean Yves Chow, a senior livestock analyst at Rabobank in Hong Kong. "China doesn't buy from the US because of the same issue as Brazil, so you don't have many options but to buy from Australia. At the same time China's demand continues to increase." China, the world's third-largest beef producer, is likely to see output rose marginally to 5.58 million tons in 2013 from 5.54 million tons last year, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
Markets such as China are dominated by sales of lower value frozen beef, meaning while sales are rising sharply, returns are not going up as fast.
Source: AsiaOne Mar 2013