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United States face Fed Cup mountain to climb in final
Outranked and under-strength going into this weekend's Fed Cup final, the United States will have to break new ground if they are to deny holders Italy a third title in five years today.sports Updated: Nov 07, 2010 10:27 IST
Outranked and under-strength going into this weekend's Fed Cup final, the United States will have to break new ground if they are to deny holders Italy a third title in five years on Sunday.
Deprived of their top players Serena and Venus Williams because of injury, the Americans trailed 2-0 after Saturday's opening singles, a deficit from which no team has come back to win the final.
"Down 0-2 is not the best situation," US number one Bethanie Mattek-Sands told reporters after falling to Italy's Flavia Pennetta 7-6 6-2 in the second match of a possible five at the San Diego Sports Arena. Sands added, "But tomorrow is a new day. I'll be up first I think tomorrow, barring how I feel tonight. We have a chance still. We just have to play great."
Mattek-Sands, who suffered from leg cramps during the match, was scheduled to take on Italy's top player Francesca Schiavone in Sunday's reverse singles.
"We'll first have to see how Bethanie is doing," US team captain Mary Joe Fernandez said. "But we have the option to change. We can have the option for (Melanie Oudin) to play first or Mel to play against Pennetta.
"Mel's game matches well against Pennetta's - her consistency, her speed. Pennetta doesn't have the ball that can totally outplay Mel. So it's a very big possibility that if we get to that stage that Melanie would probably play."
The initial plan was to have American teenager Coco Vandeweghe take on Pennetta in the second of the reverse singles before Liezel Huber and Oudin play Italians Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci in the concluding doubles.
However Fed Cup debutant Vandeweghe was crushed 6-2 6-4 by Schiavone on Saturday and could make way for Oudin.
"We're just going to play it by ear," said Fernandez, who has led the US to the Fed Cup final both years she has been in charge.
Asked what sort of pep talk she planned to give to her team going into Sunday's matches, she replied: "Hopefully I'll come up with a real good one. "It's about not so much the outcome but the process, how you play the game, how you're playing your points, controlling what's in your power. If they do that, that's all I can ask for."
Mattek-Sands, who has been remarkably upbeat while representing the US at the Fed Cup over the last two years, maintained a positive outlook for Sunday's matches.
"We're not completely out of it," said the 25-year-old who wore long red stockings, a red headband, a white vest and a blue skirt on Saturday.
"It's just like any other tournament during the season: you lose and you got to play again. Everybody loses every week unless you win the tournament, and there's not that many of those."
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COMING SOON – A sermon on the first Sunday in Advent 2010
Children's Time: Here's a bowl of popcorn! Don't you love eating popcorn when you go to the movies? And if you get there in time you'll see the previews – all those movies "coming soon to a theater near you!" Are there any movies you want to see this holiday season? There's a new Narnia movie coming out (The Voyage of the Dawn Treader) and a new movie about Rapunzel (Tangled)! Did you know that Jesus also wants us to look forward to his coming? "Be ready!" he told his followers "Keep awake!" We look forward to Jesus coming each Christmas, as we remember the baby Jesus, born in a manger, to be the savior of the world! But we also remember Jesus who said, "Be ready, for the son of man is coming at an unexpected hour!" The next time you see a movie and get excited about the previews… remember all we have to look forward to in Jesus, who's "coming soon" to each one of us!
Intro: Dear friends in Christ: grace to you and peace, from the One who is and who was and who is to come: our living Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
The night is far gone, and the day is near… That line from our 2nd lesson today just seems to be the case for much of what I'm going through these days. Mom's health continues to worsen as her vital organs shut down and she slips in and out of sleep more and more. My brothers and our wives have been keeping a bedside vigil to comfort her and care for her in these final days.
A new day is dawning for mom and she's been the first to tell us "I'm ready." She got a call this week from a boy she was a nanny for years ago. "Carol, aren't you afraid of dying?" "No, not at all," she said "are you?" "Well, a little." he said. "Why should I be afraid of God?" was Carol's reply.
Mom is showing us the way through the night to the dawn. She has the best guide on that journey: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," has been her favorite saying. We still don't know when her time will come. I hope I'm able to be with her when she breathes her last… to hold her hand and to bid her farewell. But I know that she knows she won't be alone, come what may.
As we hear in our gospel lesson today: "About that day and hour no one knows." Jesus said, "You must also be ready… for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour."
That's where I'm coming from, with my walk with mom through cancer… and let me tell you, we've been watching the signs all along that her cancer might be going back into remission: blood counts, hemoglobin, platelet levels, you name it… for thirteen years we've been watching and waiting for "the signs."
What signs are you watching for in life? Are you watching for a job opening? Maybe you're watching for a buyer for your home? Are you watching out for "Mr. Right" to come along? Are you watching for the faces of your grandchildren or great-grandchildren to brighten your day? Or for that phone call or text from that special someone? Are you watching for the new face in worship who has come to journey with us in mission at Holy Cross? Are you watching for God to surprise you this day?
A lot has been said (and even more has been written) about Jesus' reference to "being left behind" in this text from Matthew 24. A lot of folks worry about being "left behind" rather than taken up at Christ's coming. But I think if we spend too much time watching for the 2nd coming and worrying about ourselves… we've missed the point of what Jesus said. What if the 2nd coming really is like "in the days of Noah" as Jesus said? What if we are the ones who "want to be left behind" like Noah and his family – left to make a new start – to build a new society, the way God intended.
What if we had a chance to envision a day where war is learned no more (as we heard from God's Word in our 1st lesson from Isaiah ch. 2)? What if we had an opportunity to start all over and make a society that turns its weapons of war into farming tools ("They shall beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks" said Isaiah). Is it too much to hope for – a world where people learn war no more?
As I write this, the US continues so have troops deployed in Afghanistan, fighting to stabilize their country so they can govern themselves after years of oppression under the Taliban. Across the globe, North Korea is stepping up its aggression toward South Korea, after attacking an Island in the south this week with missiles. The US has sent a warship to the region to survey the situation, stressing its support of South Korea and calling on China to put pressure on the North to stand down. Who needs more killing in this world – more war and bloodshed? Isn't there more to watch for and pray for?
Granted, we may not see "international peace" in our lifetimes… but if we never pray for it… hope for it… believe in it… and watch for it… it certainly won't come. As Gene Tucker said in his New Interpreter's Bible commentary: "Wishing, and even praying, will not necessarily make it happen. But it certainly will not come unless we imagine it, unless we believe and articulate the vision that God wills the end of war."
The good news is that God is in charge – God is the one brining about a better future – a peaceable kingdom. We are the watchers and the waiters… we are the ones receiving this vision for a new tomorrow. It's for you and for all who believe!
Remember that when you come for communion today – you who wait and watch for a sign. That you don't have to wait to receive Christ's promise to "be with you" and to "be in you."
As Martin Luther said it in the Small Catechism:
Fasting and bodily preparation are in fact a fine external discipline, but a person who has faith in these words, "given for you" and "shed for you for the forgiveness of sin," is really worthy and well prepared.
One of the last things mom said before she slipped into deeper sleep is "you can't take anything with you when you go except the love of Jesus." That's all it takes to "be ready" – to simply have a faith that God is coming – and there's nothing to fear. God is with you… and God is for you. Let us pray: O God, we thank you for sending us your son, who gave himself as a sacrifice for sin. Make us ready to receive you now and at the last day, in Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

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Massive Fees Coming!
Airlines and their passengers would pay up to $32 billion in new air traffic and security fees over 10 years, and grants to big airports would fall sharply under White House budget proposals on Monday aimed at deficit reduction.
The Obama administration wants major carriers, their passengers, business jets and airports to pick up more of the costs of air travel and airport improvements that for years have been borne by taxpayers.
New fees are sure to trigger strong opposition from airlines and other aviation groups who argue that the industry is already over-taxed and over-regulated.
Ideas quietly floated and then discarded during congressional budget negotiations last summer reemerged in the fiscal 2013 transportation and homeland security portions of the White House budget sent to Congress that outlines $4 trillion in deficit reduction.
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I found this chair at a consignment store for $20 and I just loved the shape of it and the way it curves. So I bought it and brought it home and asked Luci if he could do anything to make it look better. I never dreamed he would make it look so good. He spent and entire day sanding it down, he used an electric sander and he hand sanded then little nooks and crannies. When it was all done I went to the craft store and bought the fabric and recovered the seat and now I have a beautiful chair.
He loves working with his hands and creating things, especially if he is working with wood. I think he could do stuff like this all day long and not get bored. Not me, I sand for a little while and get bored with it and hand it over to him and tell him I am taking a break. I don't know if he has caught on the I never come back from my breaks. LOL
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Home at Last
The kids came home a few days early. In the past this would have mess with my plans or invaded my time of being alone. Not this time, I guess as I have got older it doesn't matter as much that I have so much time alone. They aren't as needy as they used to be and I don't feel like they demand as much. They are good boys, they have there moments when you feel a little overwhelmed, there are 4 of them. Like when they all want something at the same time and you don't know where to start. LOL Most of the time they listen and follow instructions. Now that 3 of the 4 can read it makes life so much easier. I just make a list of what I want them to do and they do it. This way they don't forget something and I don't have to keep telling them what to do. They also feel like they are accomplishing something every time they can mark something off. Something about putting the line through a task on paper makes you have a little more pap in your step. It also shows them that there is an end in sight. All they have to do is what is on the list and then they are free to do what they want. Within reason. I am so glad to have them home. I guess I am not as tough without them as I thought.
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
I'm Free
On Sunday my sister in law asked if ALL the kids could come over for the week. All thoughts flew out of my head and I started packing. I didn't remember that Josh was supposed to cut grass or that Steph has VBS at her church this week or that Saturday is a birthday party. I just packed them up and sent them on there way. The thought of having a whole week to my self is like heaven. I plan to finish up the arrangements for the VBS at our church and do a lot of scrapping. Yesterday I cleaned the whole house and did all the laundry so that I wouldn't have to worry about any of that until they get home. I am going to pick them up on Friday so they can go to the birthday party on Saturday but not a moment sooner. I know that most Mothers can't be without there children for that long but I guess because I don't work and I have them all the time that it doesn't bother me at much. I totally trust my Sister in law and Brother to keep them safe so I have a stress free and worry free week. Now as the week passes I will start to miss them more and more. Especially the little guy. What would you do if someone offered to take your children for a week? Do you think you could handle it?
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Sunday, June 15, 2008
Bubble Wrap
We went to the store to look at a new mouse for our desktop. Our old one had finally given up on us. Don't ever take me to a office supply store, next to a scrapbook store it is my favorite thing to look at. I love all the organizational stuff. While there, we walked by the rolls of bubble wrap and Luci said that he was going to get some for the kids to play with. He said that if got it for them he would be the coolest Dad ever. What kid (or adult ) doesn't like to pop the bubbles in bubble wrap. So we got some, he wasn't satisfied with the 25 foot roll, no he had to get the 200 foot roll. Heaven help me.
As we made our way around the store, our arms are getting tired because we didn't get a buggy, we were only supposed to be getting a mouse remember? We came to the laptops. I have been wanting one for a while now but we have the desk top and it didn't seem like something that we needed at the time. We were looking at them and of coarse they are all on sale and I found one that I loved, it's a Dell and it has tons of memory space and while it is small, it is not tiny. I wanted one that would be easy to carry with me when I meet the girls at our lunch spot (they have wifi in there). I thought I would have to wait a few months to save up the money for it, but my dear sweet husband told the man we would take it and he got me the pink mouse and router to go with it. I also got the 2 year warranty, it covers everything, even if I leave it on the car and drive down the road and smash it into a million pieces. Sounds crazy? Not if you knew me. LOL All I have to do it take in the pieces and they will give me a new one. I even named it "Blue". Love it and love the husband.
So we get home and I brought in all the purchases except the bubble wrap. I told the kids that there Dad had bought them something and that they were going to love it. Of coarse they were bouncing off the wall wanting to know what it was. Luci pulled in about 5 minutes behind me and brought it in and they went crazy. I thought they were going to tackle him to get to it. Here are a few photos of the two events.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I wasn't really wanting to cook tonight and so we decided it was a pizza night. I went online to get the number to order the pizza and decided to order it online. I have never done this before but thought why not, I hate calling down there to be put on hold anyway and then you get a teeny bopper who you have to repeat everything to anyway. So I ordered the pizza and the tracker came up. So I called the kids into the room to see and they thought this was the best thing since sliced bread. They sat there and stared at the screen watching as the time went by and each piece became highlighted. I had to get a photo. On the screen it told us that Nate was bringing our pizza, so when the pizza man got there my nephew, Josh had to ask him his name, and sure enough it was Nate. I am sure that the guy thought we were neanderthals but it really was kinda neat and it kept them busy for a half hour. Here are a few photos of the great event. Don't mind the mess on the desk.
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Sunday, June 8, 2008
I have been having an inner struggle lately. I am trying to do what is right and not be bitter about some things but at odd moments the bitterness just creeps up and hits me. I do not want to be bitter towards this person but I just start to think about things in the past and things in the present and I just get angry. When I start to think about it, I just have to stop and say a prayer for the person. If I don't it starts to get out of control and take over my life. Do you know what I mean? If I let myself keep the bitterness for one person, it starts to creep into other areas of my life. I have been having a spiritual battle lately and I just have to remember that after the rain comes the rainbow. So when you say your prayers tonight, say a short one for me. Thanks
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Peter Rabbit (2018) BRRip 720P 400MB English ESubs – HEVC
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Star Cast: James Corden, Fayssal Bazzi, Domhnall Gleeson
Synopsis: Based on the books by Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit (James Corden;) his three sisters: Flopsy (Margot Robbie,) Mopsy (Elizabeth Debicki) and Cotton Tail (Daisy Ridley) and their cousin Benjamin (Colin Moody) enjoy their days harassing Mr McGregor in his vegetable garden. Until one day he dies and no one can stop them roaming across his house and lands for a full day or so. However, when one of Mr McGregor's relatives inherits the house and goes to check it out, he finds much more than he bargained for. What ensues, is a battle of wills between the new Mr McGregor and the rabbits. But when he starts to fall in love with Bea (Rose Byrne,) a real lover of all nature, his feelings towards them begin to change. But is it too late? Peter Rabbit 2017 Full Movie Download Free Watch Online 300MB


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Give the mistletoe a miss... and avoid glandular fever
The nasty virus can cause horrible flu-like symptoms that linger for some months. Dr Sarah Brewer explains ways of spotting and treating symptoms
A raging sore throat and headache, soaring temperature and horrible tiredness you just can't shake - if it's not the self-inflicted 'symptoms' of a stinking hangover, it may well be that you've caught glandular fever.
The dreaded illness mostly affects teenagers and young adults, although you can still catch it later in life, if your body hasn't built up a hardy immunity against it.
This highly infectious virus can leave you utterly exhausted and bedridden - and as is the cruel nature of life, it's particularly rife during the festive period, when people begin locking lips under the mistletoe, as it's passed from person to person through saliva (hence why it's often referred to as the 'kissing disease').
Here, GP and Healthspan medical director Dr Sarah Brewer explains more about glandular fever and how to avoid it this Christmas - and what to do if you are unlucky enough to catch it.
What actually causes glandular fever?
Also known as infectious mononucleosis, or 'mono', glandular fever is caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Once a person catches it, it's generally thought that the virus remains in their system for life, though it usually does not cause further illness.
However, it can leave people very poorly for months - and it's also linked with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME), which may sometimes, it's believed, be triggered by the virus.
The main reason you feel terrible when you catch glandular fever is because your immune system goes into overdrive to fight off the virus.
"Many of the worst symptoms associated with the fever are due to the body overreacting to the infection and attempting to flush it out as fast as possible," notes Dr Brewer.
So you get it from kissing?
Yes, you can get it from locking lips, but that's not the only way it's spread. "UEBV is passed on in saliva, so it can also travel by coughing, spluttering, sneezing and by sharing toothbrushes," says Dr Brewer.
"Someone who has recently had glandular fever can remain infectious for several months, but only half the people who catch the virus develop symptoms."
What are the symptoms?
Anyone who has suffered with this nasty virus will tell you that it isn't pleasant. Glandular fever mainly produces flu-like symptoms and can be quite severe, with aching, fatigue, a high temperature, severe sore throat that isn't getting better as quickly as you'd normally expect, and swollen glands, especially in the neck.
Thankfully, for most people, the worst symptoms usually resolve within three weeks, although sometimes complications can occur.
"The spleen and liver can also become enlarged and tender," says Dr Brewer. If you develop difficulty breathing or swallowing fluids, or severe abdominal pain, she advises that you go to A&E or phone for an ambulance.
How is glandular fever treated?
Like many illnesses, there is no cure for glandular fever, so you'll have to wait out your painful throat with the old-fashioned combination of rest, fluids and painkillers.
"A short course of steroids are sometimes prescribed if tonsils are very swollen and affect breathing," says Dr Brewer, although these will be prescribed by your doctor after an assessment of the symptoms.
If you're someone that's always on the go, make sure you take things down a notch. "It's important to take things easy for several months after glandular fever, to allow the immune system time to recover," says Dr Brewer.
Children and teens will need some time off school, while adults should take some time off work to get a few days of undisturbed rest - and then gently ease yourself back into your normal schedule.
"During convalescence, it is common to feel tired, depressed and lacking in energy for six months or more," says Dr Brewer. She recommends trying a magnesium supplement (Healthspan's Magnesium, £9.45 for 90 tablets, also contains B vitamins), which may also help to reduce your fatigue.
If your appetite is reduced, you can take a multivitamin and mineral supplement to help support your immune system while the worst of the symptoms pass.
"Avoid kissing and sharing utensils for at least two months after your symptoms begin," advises Dr Brewer.
It's also a good to be vigilant with your hand hygiene - frequent washing with antibacterial soap is important, especially after coughing or sneezing - and clean any areas in your house that you've been around, to avoid spreading the virus.
Finally, it might not be the news you want to hear just before Christmas, but going teetotal will also help the recovery process along. "During this time, the liver is not functioning properly," says Dr Brewer, "so avoid drinking alcohol where possible."
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A new presentation about the UAE Mars mission. Includes quite a few technical details.
Don't get the wrong idea. The science orbit/instruments are intended primarily to support a means to study longitudinally surface/atmospheric processes, not Deimos in detail.The moons of Mars are interesting for the dust associated with them.
Note that the other spacecraft are much closer to the planet. MRO's HiRISE resolution is enhanced at the cost of a narrow FOV. Likewise, MAVEN can "deep dip", but at the cost of a narrow sampling "slice" each time.If you want a comprehensive view of processes, you need to observe more of the planet, in context, at once. Perhaps you might even see mass/particle flows/effects.For a desert planet. Very apropos.
Quote from: Space Ghost 1962 on 02/06/2017 08:16 PMLikewise, MAVEN can "deep dip", but at the cost of a narrow sampling "slice" each time.Curious to see how Hope's science could complement MAVEN's. A different vantage point can yield surprises.
Likewise, MAVEN can "deep dip", but at the cost of a narrow sampling "slice" each time.
Atmospheric science is certainly the main goal, but if you are close to Deimos and can take images nobody else can, that's a big deal in itself. Seeing Deimos up close with modern instruments would be very useful, and certain to get people's attention. Inspiration is also one of their goals. I will be trying to find out more about their plans.
My Apollo 11 mission with my colleagues, Neil Armstrong and Michael Collins, symbolised the ability of a nation to imagine a truly path-breaking idea, prioritise it, create the technology to advance the idea and then ride it to completion.Now the destination some 55 years later is the red planet, Mars.I am gladdened that the United Arab Emirates has Mars in its sights, not only moving forward on its own robotic Mars orbiter, Hope, but also establishing the first inhabitable human settlement on the planet by 2117.
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I've been working with SCSS for quite some time now and can't code without it anymore. The main reason I'm using it is because of the ability to have seperate files, each with its own purpose. Besides that mixins and placeholders make it easy to extend code so you can come up with a structure which keep your code clear and maintainable. At least… when you do it the right way.
I'm not writing this article to convince you to use SCSS but instead I want to give you a good impression on how I think people should set up their project structure. When writing SCSS you have to deal with a lot of stuff. Think of reusable buttons, typography, external assets, responsiveness, cross-browser compatiblity and so on. All these aspects need a clever way of developing to keep your code clean and more important; to keep it readable for your fellow front-enders.
At Blocklevel we have a default folder structure to keep everything ordered. The
screen.css contains a table of contents, it looks something like this:
Normalize.css makes browsers render all elements more consistently and in line with modern standards. It precisely targets only the styles that need normalizing.
This file contains all global mixins. A mixin lets you make groups of CSS declarations that you want to reuse throughout your site.
This file contains all global functions. Instead of outputting lines of Sass the way mixins do, functions return a value. This can be useful when you have to do calculations.
We've set up some mixins and functions which are used in almost every project, more about those later.
This file contains all global variables used in the project. The default
variables.scss would look something like this:
Source paths
Source paths are used to load assets (for example fonts and images). Having these paths in a variable is really useful because these paths are used everywhere in your project. Imagine you have to move your assets to a different folder or even a different server (CDN). Now you can easily change just one variable and all your assets will load from the correct location. You can use a variable like this:
Fonts, sizes and colors
Font variables are very useful too. Not only to avoid repetitive font-family styles but also for clearer namings.
$fontHeading makes more sense than just a font-family like 'Verdana'. More about typography later.
This also goes for sizes (and colors). Imagine having a 2 column layout. When you want the content section to be 980px and the sidebar should fill up the remaining space in our wrapper you can do something like this:
Managing z-indexes through a function is definitely needed. Since the z-index is accepting a unitless value between (-infinity) and infinity it gives you plenty of occasions to screw things up. Often you see things like z-index: 9999. Never do this. In fact: never use z-index without the awesome z-index function.
variables.scss we defined
$layout. This is a list of elements. Now when we use the z-index function it returns the index of the array item. Adding an item in the middle of this array will change all z-indexes of the arrays items automatically. Now we can do something like this and never have to change a dozen of z-indexes anymore when we add a new element:
Since most of our websites are responsive and target desktops, tablets and mobile devices we use a media query manager. In our default project there are 4 default sizes:
Now with the
respond-to mixin you can do the following:
This way you have all the breakpoints at one spot and they can easily be changed for the whole project. You might wonder why the breakpoints are not set up to be "mobile first". This is because most of our clients focus on desktop. This means development for desktop already starts while mobile designs are not delivered yet. I know this is not ideal but changing these breakpoints to "mobile first" is quite easy and depends on the project you are working on.
This file contains some extendable
%placeholders and
.classes. A good example is the
%reset-input which resets the browsers default input styles. It can be used like this:
Managing typography can often be a tricky issue since we have to deal with different fonts, different sizes and exceptions for smaller screens. Having a good approach to modular typography will provide a solid foundation for all projects. In
font.scss all font assets are loaded through the
@font-face mixin. This mixin takes care of loading all needed assets, this way you don't have to write repetitive code to load a font:
Once you've loaded all needed fonts and defined the font variables in
variables.scss we can start setting up a base for all type styles:
Notice the use of classes instead of elements. The main reason for this is because you should avoid styling HTML elements directly. Imagine a website with content provided by a Content Management System. Most of the time clients are able to fill in their sites content through a Rich Text Editor. Most of these editors output raw HTML so titles are rendered like this:
Now when we styled the
<h1> element the clients content will adapt the h1 styles. You don't necessarily want this so stick to classes if you're awesome:
The asset file contains all assets needed across your project. In here we define our global icons, buttons, form elements and list elements. Keep in mind that these are global styles which only correspond to the individual assets so these styles should be as clean as possible. Let's start with a bad practise:
A few things go wrong here. You don't want exceptions for the sidebar to be in your button styles since the
button.scss should only represent the buttons global styles. A better way would be:
Of course the same goes for icons, form elements and lists.
Once all assets are there it's time to setup the global layout styles. Think of the header, content, sidebar, footer etcetera. Don't go too crazy on defining layout. Think of it as the shell of the website. After finishing layout it's time to fill in the sections with modules. A good
layout.scss would look something like this:
This represents a really simple website but I think you understand the purpose of layout now.
Once all layout styles are defined it's time to start styling modules. Modules represent independent blocks which can be implemented anywhere in the project. A good example for a module is a carousel:
Depending on the project you will have several modules. Let's say you have two carousels on your website. One on the homepage which has a 100% width and one on a subpage with a 50% width. You can accomplish this by making a variant class in your module:
And the HTML:
In our project structure each page gets its own unique class. For example: The homepage will have a wrapping class called
.view-home and the about page will have a class
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Numerical study on a three-dimensional turbulent flow in a turbine stator/rotor passage is presented in this paper. The standard k-ε model was used for the first phase of the turbulence computations. The computations were further extended by employing the full Reynolds-stress closure model (RSM). The computational results obtained using these models were compared in order to investigate the turbulence effect in the near-wall region. The governing equations in a generalized curvilinear coordinate system are discretized by using the SIMPLEC method with non-staggered grids. The oscillations in pressure and velocity due to non-staggered grids are eliminated by using a special interpolation method. The predicted midspan pressure coefficients using the k-ε model and the RSM are compared with the experimental data. It was shown that the present results obtained by using either model are fairly reasonable. Computations were then extended to cover the entire blade-to-blade flow passage, and the three-dimensional effects on pressure and turbulence kinetic energy were evaluated. It was observed that the two turbulence models predict different results for the turbulence kinetic energy. This variation was identified as being related to some non-isotropic turbulence occurring near the blade surface due to the severe acceleration of the flow. It was thus proven that the models based on the RSM give more realistic predictions for highly turbulent cascade flow computations than a Boussinesq viscosity model.
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Peepli Live co-director Mahmood Farooqui acquitted in U.S. researcher rape case
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Chelsea Gray gives Sparks thrilling Game 1 victory over Lynx
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We need to talk about Myanmar
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Ghana beat Nigeria to lift 2017 FOX-WAFU Cup
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Middlesex's Roland-Jones suffers stress fracture in back
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Producer Karim Morani sent to judicial remand till 6 October
Karim had produced hits like " Chennai Express " and "Dilwale". Popular Bollywood producer Karim Morani , who was accused of raping a 25-year-old girl repeatedly in Mumbai and Hyderabad , has surrendered after his anticipatory bail was cancelled by the Hyderabad High Court. [Full Article...]
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Heavily modified antibody attacks 99pc of HIV strains, preventing infection
These proteins are capable of killing off numerous HIV strains at once, so for this joint study between NIH and Sanofi , researchers set out to find a way to harness this natural defense. The research included contributions from scientists at Harvard Medical School , The Scripps Research Institute and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. [Full Article...]
Mexico seeks quake survivors three days in
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- Above is part two of Xavier Woods, Aiden English, Fandango, and Tyler Breeze playing home run derby in MLB: The Show 18. Woods finished with 12 and Fandango picked up 1 in the Semis. The finals were Woods vs. Breeze with Woods winning, 11-10.
- Today is "Pay it Forward" Day, which encourages people to do random acts of kindness for others. For the second year, Titus O'Neil is an Ambassador for this cause and was supported by a number of other WWE Superstars including: Samoa Joe, Apollo Crews, Dana Brooke, Drew Gulak, Drake Mvaerick Epico, and Curt Hawkins.
Proud to be an Ambassador for @pifdayusa for the second year Today We show Others what Love can Do!! #payitforwardday is here and 81Countries are going to #stand4kindness through random acts of Kindness ?? #TitusWorldWide @WWEApollo @DanaBrookeWWE and the rest of @WWE that help pic.twitter.com/8WvFh7L0Mm— Titus O'Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) April 28, 2018
Proudly supporting @TitusONeilWWE and Millions around the world for #Payitforwardday On April 28 we'll unite to create the worlds largest ripple of good&make the world a better place— Samoa Joe (@SamoaJoe) April 28, 2018
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Sliding headfirst into today supporting @TitusONeilWWE and Millions around the world for #PayItForwardDay. Share a photo with a ?? on your?and tell the world you #StandForKindness. pic.twitter.com/LogNYdFgXr— Drew Gulak (@DrewGulak) April 28, 2018
Joining @TitusONeilWWE & @WWE superstars for #PayItForwardDay. We shall all unite to create good vibes & make the world a feel a better place.— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) April 28, 2018
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- Tonight, Natalya and Alexa Bliss are at a Make-A-Wish Gala in Connecticut.
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JOHANNESBURG - Statistics SA said yesterday that mining production had increased 2.4percent year-on-year in January and above market expectations of a 1percent gain.
It said the output had increased faster for iron ore, non-metallic minerals and diamonds but slowed for platinum metals groups (PGMs), manganese ore and building materials. Investec economist Lara Hodes said iron ore had made the largest contribution to the topline growth since the beginning of 2018, followed by PGMS: "Miners have been supported by robust commodity prices, with the Economist metals index averaging highs over the last few months last seen several years ago, shielding them to some extent from the strong rand."
Stats SA also reported that mineral sales had increased 1.8percent year-on-year in February compared to an increase of 3.4percent on a yearly basis in January.
It said the largest contributors to this increase were coal and manganese ore. While mining output inched up in the period, economists believe that the sector risked being a negative contributor to first-year growth.
FNB senior economic analyst Jason Muscat said that for the three months to February, output was down 2.4percent quarter-on-quarter and was likely to detract from first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) growth.


text: Holly - now formally known as "Hollywood" or "Holly GoLightly" - has become the first canine addition in my small, yet growing animal family. Her sweet disposition and kind nature have made me so very happy. I never knew how much company dogs could really be. She and her brother Gus (my somewhat crazy siamease cat) get along quite well and every so often I catch them snuggling with one another or playing in the house.Holly has truly been a blessing for me and she now has the reign of the house. As you can tell by the picture, she already as a couch all to herself. I love her little waddle when she walks and the excitment she has when I come home from work or just the grocery store. I can't imagine her not a part of my life, she has added so much joy already. I know we have a lot of adventures ahead of us!


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Bird watching is an increasingly popular pastime. At Afonwen our lake and grounds is home to many rare species and is a haven for the wild bird population who migrate to the North Wales coast every year. The bird hide next to the lake is open to any enthusiastic bird watcher. In January 2013, the RSPB reported that there were around 80,000 starlings nesting in the reed beds by the lake. The evening displays were fantastic as the starlings swept around the sky.
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BBC Radio 3 has presenting a series focused on birdsong, included recordings of musicians dueting with the natural sound of birds singing. Gorgeous stuff you can listen to here.
Sad new: Anne Morgan Guilbert, who played the Petrie's neighbor, Millie, on "The Dick Van Dyke Show" died at age 87 on June 14.
More sad news: Janet Waldo, the actress who provided the original voice of daughter Judy on "The Jetsons," passed away at age 96 on June 12.
Waldo also provided the voice of Penelope Pitstop and of Josie from "Josie and the Pussycats."


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One determined girl. One resourceful boy. One miracle machine that could destroy everything.
After an unexplained flash shatters her world, seventeen-year-old Eyelet Elsworth sets out to find the Illuminator, her father's prized invention. With it, she hopes to cure herself of her debilitating seizures before Professor Smrt—her father's arch nemesis—discovers her secret and locks her away in an asylum.
Pursued by Smrt, Eyelet locates the Illuminator only to see it whisked away. She follows the thief into the world of the unknown, compelled not only by her quest but by the allure of the stranger—Urlick Babbit—who harbors secrets of his own.
Together, they endure deadly Vapours and criminal-infested woods in pursuit of the same prize, only to discover the miracle machine they hoped would solve their problems may in fact be their biggest problem of all.
About the Author
Jacqueline Garlick loves strong heroines, despises whiny sidekicks, and adores good stories about triumphant underdogs. A teacher in her former life, she's now an author of the very books she loves to read: young adult, new adult, and women's fiction. Lumière, the first novel in her Illumination Paradox series, won the prestigious 2013 LYRA award for Best Young Adult Novel and an Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion. The book also received the title of B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. Jacqueline lives in a house with a purple wall or two, and dreams of one day having a hidden passageway that leads to a secret room. Visit her website at www.jacquelinegarlick.com.
This is officially my fav self published book! I am not really one for SP but this one I can see why Amazon snagged it up. It was AWESOME!!
Magic, Talking Ravens, Sentient Bikes what more could you ask for right?
Well I want book two now please.
This has a head strong girl who thinks she is full of light madness. She grows and becomes the woman that I think her mother and father would be proud of.
The love interest in this book is also suffering from thinking that he is not good enough.
This book is a great tale of learning that being different isn't always a bad thing. Being different doesnt mean that your sick or that there is something bad or wrong about you. Being different doesnt mean that you should be locked away. It doesnt mean that you shouldnt be able to live a normal life. I mean look at our world. There are millions of people that live with anything from Limb Loss to Seizures and they are all living lives that in this book they would be committed or murdered.
The story is fast paced and wonderful! I really need book two and I can't wait to chat it up with the author on my show #AuthorChat.
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Wednesday, 18 November 2015
– Mark Twain
In a place without an overlord, everyone fights, however unfairly, for their share of the pie, since the rules are set and written only by those who get to the top and claim power. History is written by the winners. Justification to annihilate the enemy at all cost is key; this is a winner takes all place.
Such is our world of nations, the perpetual Hobbesian state of pure nature.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the intravenous (IV) Tygacil (tigecycline) a Black Box Warning Label, the strongest warning given to a drug due to an increased risk of death. The safety concern originated in 2010, but the FDA recently added the warning label to the drug.
Tygacil is used to treat skin structure infections, complicated intra-abdominal infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Meta-analysis data showed an increased risk of death when Tygacil was used compared to other antibacterial drugs. The Heath Research Group stated "[Tygacil] should only be used as a last-resort antibiotic in the treatment of serious infections, and then only in combination with one or more bactericidal antibiotics." The FDA warns that Tygacil should be used in situations where other safer alternative treatments are not suitable.
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I have been experimenting with the camera on my mobile phone, and I am delighted with the results; I can now post better quality close ups of my flowers. The following are a few of my best blooms during September… James Galway Rose Nasturtium and Cosmos are still flowering. The Nasturtiums are creating LOTS of … More The Garden in September


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� � (Stafford Springs, CT)—Hometown drivers Al & Cliff Saunders have announced that they will move from the Limited Late Model division to the Late Model division for the 2018 season at Stafford Speedway and compete for NAPA Rookie of the Year Honors. � �Both Saunders twins are former Stafford track champions with Cliff winning the 2012 [...]
(Stafford Springs, CT)—Hometown drivers Al & Cliff Saunders have announced that they will move from the Limited Late Model division to the Late Model division for the 2018 season at Stafford Speedway and compete for NAPA Rookie of the Year Honors. � �Both Saunders twins are former Stafford track champions with Cliff winning the 2012 Street Stock title and Al Saunders taking the 2015 Limited Late Model crown.
'We were going to make the move for the 2017 season, but we both wrecked at the Fall Final in 2016 and with having to fix the cars along with changing divisions was going to be too much,' said Al Saunders. � �'We ended this past season good so we're making the move now.'
The Saunders twins will once again continue a hometown theme in 2018 with sponsorship from American Sleeve Bearing in Stafford, which is also where both twins are employed.
'Our sponsor, American Sleeve Bearing, has been asking us for a couple years now if we wanted to move up to the Late Model division and they'll be back on the cars again this season,' explained Cliff. � �'ASB and Howard Buckland have sponsored us since we got started and we're happy to be able to continue our partnership with ASB. � �They've been on board with us since we started racing at Stafford and knowing that they're back with us each season keeps us from having to go out and search for sponsors during the off-season. � �Also, they've been great working with us so that we can get our hours in earlier in the week so we can take off early on Fridays to get to the track.'
In addition to both twins having a track championship to their name, they are also both familiar with Stafford's NAPA Victory Lane, with Al having racked up 20 career wins (12 Limited Late Model, 8 Street Stock) and Cliff has 17 wins (8 Limited Late Model, 9 Street Stock). � �Despite their successes, both Saunders twins know they face an uphill climb in learning a totally brand new car.
'We know that things are going to be a lot harder than they look in the Late Models,' said the Saunders twins. � �'Maybe towards the end of the season we can start to be a contender for race wins, we'll see how things go for us. � �One of the biggest challenges for us will be to get the car perfect every week with the setup and trying to not make any mistakes.'
One area where the Saunders boys will struggle is a lack of experience compared to some of Stafford's Late Model teams that have been around for years and have a wealth of experience already built up. � �That's where the twins will lean on their crew chief and car owner Barry Fluckiger, who has helped Corey Hutchings and several others to reach NAPA Victory Lane in the Late Model division.
'The Late Model division has a lot of guys who have been racing a long time with a lot of experience with good cars and if we're off just a little bit, we're going to be pretty far behind those guys on the track,' said the Saunders twins. � �'Working with Barry will help make things easier for us. � �When we first made the move from Street Stocks to Limited Late Model, Barry really helped make the car better after a couple of races and he's won Late Model races with a couple of different drivers in the past, so working with him will be a big plus for us. � �We're not really sure what to expect because we've never driven a Late Model car before. � �Those first couple of practice sessions are going to be real important for us to get a baseline to work with for the season.'
With the brothers both making the move into the Late Model division at the same time, they will be directly competing with each other for NAPA Rookie of the Year honors. � �While one might think that things could get heated between drivers who are also brothers, the twins say that is the furthest thing from the truth.
"I think we'll be fine, we're both out there to beat everyone else and not focus on each other,' said the twins. � �'If we can do something to help each other beat everyone else, that makes a lot more sense for us than racing each other. � �So far we've never both had a good season in the same year. � �The way it's gone is one of us is good but not really consistent and the other is consistent but not really that good. � �Usually one car would be up in the top-3 of the standings and the other car would be around 6th �in the standings. � �We've never really battled each other in the points so that could be something new for us this season.'
Al & Cliff Saunders along with the rest of the Late Model division will get their first taste of action in 2018 during the 47th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler � on April 27-29. �The NAPA Spring Sizzler � gets underway Friday, April 27 with a practice session for Stafford's weekly divisions, Mr. Rooter Trucks, and Vintage All-Star cars. �The practice session will be open to the public at no charge. Action continues on Saturday, April 28 with Coors Light Pole Qualifying for the Whelen Modified Tour cars, along with heat and consolation races. Saturday will wrap up with feature events for the Limited Late Model, DARE Stock, Mr. Rooter Trucks, and Vintage All-Stars. NAPA Spring Sizzler action continues on Sunday, April 29 with the NAPA Auto Parts Pit Party from 11am-12noon followed by Stafford's SK Modifieds �, Late Models, and SK Lights joining the Whelen Modified Tour in feature action.
Tickets for the 'Greatest Race in the History of Spring' are on sale now at the Speedway Box Office. Tickets are priced at $40.00 for adult general admission tickets, $5.00 for children ages 6-14, and children ages 5 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Reserved seating is priced at $42.00 for all ages. All ticket prices include 10% CT Admission Tax. � �Discount tickets will be available in March at participating NAPA Auto Parts Stores.
Source: Scott Running/Stafford PR


text: Background Mixture therapy is a essential technique for minimizing medication level of resistance, a common issue in tumor therapy. higher cytotoxicity with an IC50 worth of 0.88 nM, compared to each medication alone, 3.3 and 840 nM. This mixture caused G2/Meters police arrest, adopted simply by an boost in cellular amount in the sub-G1 caspase and stage BMS-740808 service. Furthermore, the outcomes of vincristine mixed with an HDAC6 inhibitor (tubastatin A), which acetylated -tubulin, had been constant with the results of vincristine/SAHA co-treatment, recommending that SAHA might change microtubule aspect through HDAC6 inhibition therefore. Summary These results reveal that the mixture of vincristine and SAHA on Capital t cell leukemic cells lead in a modification in microtubule aspect adding to BMS-740808 Meters stage police arrest adopted by induction of the apoptotic path. These data recommend that the mixture impact of vincristine/SAHA could possess an essential preclinical basis for long term medical trial tests. Electronic extra materials The online edition of this content (doi:10.1186/s13045-015-0176-7) contains supplementary materials, which is obtainable to authorized users. outcomes. As a result, we suggest that a SAHA and vincristine combination treatment could be used in the medical setting. Outcomes Cytotoxic results of SAHA and vincristine, only and in mixture, on human being leukemic MOLT-4 cells A 3-[4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl]-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay was performed to investigate the cytotoxicity of the microtubule-destabilizing agent vincristine and the HDACi vorinostat (SAHA) on human being ALL MOLT-4 cells. We 1st examined the cytotoxic impact of SAHA and vincristine only and in mixture. As demonstrated in Fig.?1a, there was zero significant cytotoxicity in concentrations up to 500 nM of SAHA. Nevertheless, SAHA got an IC50 of 840 nM for 48?l, when focus reached the highest level (1000 nM). In addition, vincristine showed cytotoxicity against human being leukemic MOLT-4 cells with an IC50 of 3.3 nM at 48?l (Fig.?1b). To determine whether an discussion between SAHA and vincristine got place, the cytotoxic strength of a mixture assay was tested. Cells treated with 500 nM SAHA and different concentrations of vincristine (0.3 to 3 nM) significantly inhibited cell success compared to each treatment alone (Fig.?1c). Fig. 1 Cell viability results of SAHA or vincristine only and in mixture on the MOLT-4 cell range. Cell viability was tested by MTT assay. a, n MOLT-4 cells had been treated with different concentrations of SAHA and vincristine only for 24 and 48?l, … Results of vincristine in mixture with SAHA on human being Capital t cell leukemic cell success To additional explore the synergistic cytotoxic results, we established the results on cell routine distribution. As likened with SAHA, treatment with vincristine caused an Rabbit Polyclonal to SH3RF3 boost in the G2/Meters stage of the cell routine. In particular, the mixture of vincristine plus SAHA triggered an nearly full police arrest of cells in the G2/Meters stage pursuing short-term treatment (24?l) and a subsequent induction in the sub-G1 stage following long lasting treatment (48?l) (Fig.?2a). Shape?2b displays the statistical outcomes. Next, the mixture index (CI) technique was utilized to assess the synergistic mixtures [25]. A CI worth of >1.0, 1.0, and <1.0 indicates an antagonistic, preservative, or synergistic discussion, respectively, between the medicines. In the G2/Meters stage, the CI ideals of vincristine (0.3, 1, and 3 nM) combined with 500 nM SAHA had been 1.63, 0.72, and 0.32, respectively, and the CI ideals in the sub-G1 stage had been 0.97, 0.77, and 0.28, respectively (Fig.?2c). And this synergistic mixture impact also was mentioned in the additional Capital t cell leukemic cell range, CCRF-CEM BMS-740808 (Fig.?2d), rather than in severe myeloid leukemic cells (Extra document 1: Shape S2). Furthermore, vincristine (1 or 3 nM) mixed with different concentrations of SAHA also displays synergistic impact (Extra document 2: Shape S i90001). These data reveal that vincristine and SAHA synergistically caused cell police arrest in the G2/Meters stage and consequently in the sub-G1 stage. Fig. 2 The mixture of SAHA and vincristine got synergic results on cell routine kinetic adjustments. a MOLT-4 cells had been treated with several concentrations of vincristine by itself or in mixture with SAHA (500 nM) for 24 and 48?l. c The quantitative data ... Results of SAHA in mixture with vincristine on mitotic criminal arrest in individual leukemic MOLT-4 cells To additional elucidate the synergistic impact system on the G2/Meters stage of cell routine development, we researched SAHA in mixture with vincristine on tubulin polarization transformation and mitosis-related protein. As proven in Fig.?3a, there had been zero apparent tubulin polarization adjustments following SAHA treatment under cell-free circumstances. Nevertheless, in mixture with vincristine, a significant induction of microtubule depolymerization was noticed (Fig.?3a). Extra document 3: Amount Beds3 displays a even more extensive result, including several vincristine- and SAHA-alone tubulin polymerization assays. To understand the results of microtubule design on mitosis pursuing medication treatment, the microtubule agreement in individual leukemic MOLT-4 cells.


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Tight end Rob Gronkowski is a new addition to the Patriots' injury report.
Ten Patriots, including tight end Rob Gronkowski (hip), are questionable for Sunday's game at Buffalo.
Gronkowski was a new addition to the Patriots' injury report on Friday.
No surprise in that both wide receiver Julian Edelman (hand) and tight end Aaron Hernandez (ankle) will miss the game.
Like Gronkowski, defensive end Brandon Deaderick (ankle), cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), defensive tackle Justin Francis (ankle), defensive tackle Kyle Love (knee), guard Logan Mankins (hip), offensive lineman Nick McDonald (shoulder), cornerback Sterling Moore (knee), running back Shane Vereen (foot) and offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer (back) are questionable.
The Bills will be without the services of wide receiver Ruvell Martin (ankle).
Running backs Fred Jackson (knee) and C.J. Spiller (shoulder) are questionable for Buffalo.
Cornerback Leodis McKelvin (groin) is listed as probable.


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Mining History Month Schedule of Events – January 2018
A regional observance of Anthracite Mining Heritage Month will take place during January 2018, at programs in Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Pittston, Port Griffith, Plymouth, Nanticoke, Wyoming, and Ashley. The annual event focuses on the history and culture of the anthracite region in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
This year's events will commemorate the 250 th anniversary of the Connecticut Yankees' return to the Wyoming Valley. Obadiah Gore Jr., a blacksmith who knew about hard coal, was among them. His early use of anthracite marked the beginning of The Coal Region.
The events are sponsored by the Anthracite Heritage Museum, the Anthracite Heritage Foundation, King's College, Luzerne County Community College, The University of Scranton, Wilkes University, Lackawanna Historical Society, Luzerne County Historical Society, the Boy Scouts of America-Northeastern PA Council, the Greater Pittston Historical Society, the Plymouth Historical Society, the Nanticoke Historical Society, the Huber Breaker Preservation Society, and the Knox Mine Disaster Memorial Committee.
The public is cordially invited to attend all events (except the first) free of charge.
January 6th – 9am
Boy Scouts of America-Northeastern, PA Council: "Mining in Society," Merit Badge Day, Open to Boy Scouts of the Northeastern PA Council, (Venue: Fourth Floor, Mulligan Science Building, King's College, 133 River St., Wilkes-Barre)
January 7th – 2pm
Lackawanna Historical Society-Public Program: Presenter: Charles Kumpas, "A Day in the Life of an Anthracite Miner: The Remarkable Coalmining Artwork of Remo Trieste Russo," Moderator: Mary Ann Savakinas (Venue: LHS, Catlin House, 232 Monroe Ave., Scranton), refreshments
January 11th – 6:30pm
Luzerne County Historical Society-Public Program: Performer: Robert Hughes, "An Interview with the Mineworkers' Union Leader, Johnny Mitchell—A One-Act Play," (Venue: Wyoming Presbyterian Church Institute, 40 Institute St., Wyoming), refreshments
January 16th – 7pm
Huber Breaker Preservation Society-Public Program: Presenter: Mike Mostardi, Wayne, PA, "A Demonstration Anthracite Mining Equipment and Objects," Moderator: Bill Best, (Venue: Ashley Fire Hall, Fireman's Park, 160 Ashley St., Ashley), members meeting at 6:30 pm, refreshments
January 17th – 7pm
Plymouth Historical Society-Public Program: Presenters, Georgetta Potoski and Steve Kondrad: "Plymouth's Coal Mining Pioneers: Abijah & John Smith, Freeman Thomas, and Other Stories," (Venue: Plymouth Borough Municipal Building, 162 W. Shawnee Ave., Plymouth), refreshment
January 18th – 7pm
King's College-Public Program, Annual Msgr. John J. Curran Lecture: Presenter: Mark Balik, Senior Editor, New York Times, Speaking on his book, "Sons of the Molly Maguires: The Irish Roots of America's First Labor War," (2014), (Venue: Burke Auditorium, McGowan School of Business, King's College, 133 N. River St., Wilkes-Barre), refreshments at 6:30 pm
January 19th – 7pm
University of Scranton-Public Program: Presenters: Sarah Piccini (1871, Scranton), Lucia Dailey (1877, Scranton), Michael Knies (1912, Luzerne & Lackawanna Counties), and Robert Wolensky (1928, Pittston & Old Forge), "A Discussion of Four Historic Anthracite Labor Strikes," (Venue: 509 DeNaples Student Center, University of Scranton, 900 Mulberry St., Scranton)
January 20th – 2pm
Anthracite Heritage Museum-Annual Public Program on The Knox Mine Disaster: Presenters: Erica Funke and David Brocca, "Two Knox Disaster Documentaries, 1984 and 2018: Screenings & Commentaries," plus folk music by Jay Smar, (Venue: The Museum, 22 Bald Mt. Rd., Scranton), refreshments
January 21st – 10am
Annual Knox Mine Disaster Memorial Mass: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Pittston (Venue: St. John's, 35 Williams St., Pittston)
January 21st – 11:30am
Annual Commemoration of the Knox Disaster: (Venue: at the PHMC Historical Marker, Main St., Port Griffith, Baloga Funeral Home), coffee
January 21st – Noon
Annual Walk to Knox Mine Disaster Site: (Venue: Gather at Baloga Funeral Home, Port Griffith, following the Commemoration; weather permitting)
January 22nd – 7pm
Nanticoke Historical Society-Public Program: Presenters: Robert Wolensky and Michael Chimola, "Who Killed Rebel Miners' Union President, Tom Maloney – The Wyoming Valley Good Friday Bombings of April 6, 1936," (Venue: Nanticoke Cultural Center, 38 W. Church St., Nanticoke), refreshments
January 25th – 7pm
Greater Pittston Historical Society-Public Program: Presenters: Carol Gargon (Lithuanians), Jim McFarland (Irish), Christine Patterson (Africans), Fiona Powell (Welsh), and Stephanie Longo (Italians), "Ethnicity in the Anthracite Region: An Appreciation of Five Local Heritage Groups," Moderator, Ron Faraday, GPHS, (Venue: St. John's the Evangelist Church basement, 35 Williams St., Pittston), refreshment
January 26th – 6:30pm
Luzerne County Community College-Public Program: Presenters: William Kashatus, Jack Smiles, Paul Browne, and Sean Carroll, "Professional Baseball and the Anthracite Region: Four Authors Discuss Players, Teams, Games, and Stories," (Venue: Educational Conference Center, lower campus, Room 132, LCCC, Nanticoke), refreshments


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Zahava Schwartz (admitted to practice in New York) began her legal career working on mass casualty torts and class action cases on behalf of claimants across the country. She draws from her experience, and attention to detail when working on behalf of the injured.
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As with anything, when it comes to universal remotes, you get what you pay for. Purpose built universal remotes like the Logitech series are often more expensive, but come packed with a variety of useful features and ofcourse warranty and a quality build. However sometimes you really don't need that much in terms of features and so a cheaper device may do the job for you. This can be a double edged sword though, because if a remote is under $10 then it may or may not last a year or it may not even be compatible with certain devices. So it's best to look for something in between, if you are short on cash. Don't go for anything too cheap, as it can be glitch and problematic. Here are some of the best universal remote's that are AFFORDABLE but not entirely "cheap".
1. The Logitech Harmony 350 Universal Remote Control
This remote is one of the entry models for the Logitech series. It is not as expensive as it's older brother the Logitech 650, but it retains most of the main features such as supporting up to 8 devices. So if you buy one of these, you will never need another remote control again. From all the remotes we are going to list here in the Affordable section this is the best value for money.
2. Sony RM-AV2500 Fully Editable Universal Remote Control
Sony has made a lot of great devices over the years and this is maybe one of the coolest. It's one of the cheapest remotes that comes packed with this many features, including a full LCD display, support for up to 12 devices and many other features. The design is very unique as far as remotes go, but it does the job and customers have all given it outstanding reviews. Its programmable which means you can set-up certain channels, and commands all on a single button press. All of this is detailed in it's manual.
3. The Harry Potter Remote Control WAND
Can you guess what this is from the name? Yep. It's a wand that you can use as a remote haha. You can literally flick the want left and right up and down and twist it to do different things on your tv/dvd/sound system. This has to be one of the coolest little twists on a universal remote we've seen. Coming in at under $50 it's not expensive either. It's compatible with all the major brands such as Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and so forth, anything that is controlled with IR can be controlled by this want. Again the only shortfall is the programming, which takes some time but once you do it it's easy going.
4. RCA RCRP05BR 5 Device Cable Replacement Universal Remote
The RCA universal replacement remote is the cheapest and best value-for-money remote you can get, while still being super compatible with all major brands and it supports up to 5 devices. It's a very standard remote, no wands or fancy LCD screens. Easily programmable, strong signalling and good battery life. It's overall a very durable and resilient remote that will work on all you devices. The only downside is it has none of the extra features such as back-lit buttons so you can see in the dark, but it can work with Blu-ray, DVD players, Dolby surround sound setups (volume control) as well as ofcourse your TV.


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Cheaper smaller 'iPhone Nano' in the pipelineFebruary 11th, 2011 - 8:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Feb 11 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The technology website, Bloomberg, has reported that Apple plans to come out with smaller and cheaper iPhone.
It is believed that Apple wants to beat off the challenge mounted by Android phones from the pricing angle. The website reports that the phone will be known as iPhone Nano when it gets to come out.
The website cited sources that have been briefed on the project for the information. The phone when it comes out would be selling for around $200 according to the report. The report also claims that Apple wants to develop a technology that will enable multiple networks to run on its iPhone 4 phones.
The report claimed that, "Apple also is developing technology that makes it easier to use the iPhone on multiple wireless networks."
iPhone 4 currently runs on the AT&T and Verizon carriers in the United States.
This is not the first time that it has been reported that Apple is coming out with a nano iPhone. In 2008, a Daily Mail report was positive that Apple would come out with a nano iPhone before the end of that year.
It is highly expected that Apple will release its iPhone 5 later this year.
- Apple to launch smaller iPhone - Feb 11, 2011
- Verizon iPhone: How Will It Affect The Users? - Jan 12, 2011
- Apple Launches iPhone On Verizon, AT&T Retorts - Jan 12, 2011
- Apple making new iPhone for Verizon - Oct 07, 2010
- Verizon iPhone Launch No Longer A Rumor? - Jan 08, 2011
- Verizon Announces iPhone Coming On Its Network, Users Excited - Jan 12, 2011
- Verizon to market iPhone soon in the US - Oct 10, 2010
- Apple iPhone 5 Speculations Running Riot - Jan 12, 2011
- Verizon Wireless to introduce tiered data plan in next four to six months - Sep 24, 2010
- Verizon, AT&T; crucial to BlackBerry tablet sales - Apr 22, 2011
- Apple iPhone 5 release eagerly awaited - Jan 12, 2011
- Samsung seeks sales ban on iPhone 4S in France, Italy - Oct 05, 2011
- Verizon iPhone: Will It Spell The Doom For AT&T? - Jan 11, 2011
- Verizon iPhone Announcement May Come on Jan 11 - Jan 08, 2011
- Google's Android outsells iPhone, threatens BlackBerry - May 11, 2010
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As we move further into 2018, signs point to a synchronized, though uneven, upswing in global growth. But which regions and sectors could peak first?
The investment professionals at American Century Investments discuss themes they believe will have the most impact on investors going forward. For each theme, they provide portfolio positioning ideas for investors to consider.
The market continued to reach new peaks in January 2018. While volatility increased in February, U.S. equity valuations are still relatively high. In this environment, investors should consider the level of risk they're willing to take in the equity portion of their portfolios.
U.S. equity valuations remain high by many measures, yet there's an argument that these valuations are justified by near-term tailwinds such modest growth, low inflation, low interest rates, and healthy corporate profits. It's certainly possible that those conditions could persist for some time, but we believe there is more uncertainty than perhaps markets are prepared for.
Investors don't have to abandon equities; we see opportunities in sectors that haven't seen the same level of performance as the information technology sector and other market darlings.
For example, financials and energy struggled in 2017, but we believe these two sectors are not likely to be repeat offenders. Financials may have more stability in their business models due to conservative balance sheets. While still relatively lower-return businesses, many of these companies could benefit from interest rate normalization, relaxed regulatory costs, and corporate tax rate changes. We believe energy companies can still return to historic profitability levels without higher oil prices. Specifically, efficiency gains and cost-cutting, which reduce production costs, can boost profits.
"The energy sector is adjusting to a new normal of oil and natural gas prices."
CPM, Global Value Equity
Cash return on capital invested (CROCI) measures the cash profits of a company as a proportion of the funding required to get them. Higher CROCI generally indicates more effective and efficient use of invested capital.
Energy companies generally had good returns on capital from 1991-2002, when oil prices were relatively low.
As the U.S. rally matures, we expect inflation, interest rates, and volatility to rise. It's during these times that the market starts to differentiate between high- and low-quality companies. Early in market cycles, lower-quality companies tend to do well; government fiscal and monetary stimulus is especially beneficial to businesses that survived the previous downturn but emerged with high debt loads, weakened fundamentals, and depressed stock prices.
As the bull market matures and governments withdraw stimulus, quality becomes more important. We look for higher profitability, strong management, and durable growth potential. These characteristics are key in a market downturn. Investors will likely seek companies with the fundamental strength to withstand the economic and business challenges of a bear market. We are not making a market call, but we believe this is an environment that accentuates the benefits of actively differentiating between high- and low-quality companies.
"High quality has enduring benefits and can be an essential element of investment portfolios."
CPM, Global Growth Equity
Strong Franchise
Growing market share can indicate strong competitive positioning.
High Profitability
Cash flow return on investment (CFROI) measures value-added potential by comparing the company's average economic return to the cost of capital. CFROI generally indicates whether the company is adding or losing value.
Quality Earnings
The higher the cash flow as a percent of earnings, the greater the probability that earnings quality is high.
Low Debt
The debt-to-asset ratio illustrates how much leverage a company is employing. The lower the ratio, the stronger its equity position.
The MSCI USA Index measures the performance of the large- and mid-cap segments of the U.S. equity market. The MSCI USA Sector Neutral Quality Index is designed to measure the performance of securities with stronger quality characteristics relative to peers in each sector.
Similar to growth and value, quality goes in and out of favor depending on market conditions. Historically, quality has won over time.
Thanks to the extended bull market, retirement account balances are hovering near record highs. But our view for stock returns is slightly negative relative to bonds over the intermediate term. Another market downturn from here could mean years of lost income for investors in or near retirement. Our latest analysis suggests a slight reduction in equity exposure may be prudent for late-career and in-retirement investors. Moving to a potentially greater level of risk management is most critical near and in retirement.
The attractiveness of stocks versus bonds is changing. In this comparison of earnings yield of stocks and the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield, we see that the difference (yield differential) is approaching the historical average after favoring equities for the last decade.
We may be in the midst of a synchronized upswing in global growth, but investors need to think in terms of cycles, or stages, of growth. The U.S. is in a later stage of expansion than are many European countries. Monetary policy around the world also is at various stages, which has important implications for returns across and within asset classes and geographies.
We believe a global economic recovery will continue, with broad growth (gross domestic product, or GDP) and corporate earnings still improving in developed and emerging markets. The eurozone is enjoying better growth and consumer confidence, while Japan's economy is healthier than it has been in a long time.
The U.S. has been at the forefront of global growth but is in later innings than other economies. In Europe, economic expansion and ongoing central bank accommodation continue to drive earnings gains. Emerging markets are benefiting from ongoing global growth and improving local demand.
We can evaluate the potential for growth in various markets by comparing forecasts for corporate earnings. Here we show annual earnings-per-share (EPS) forecast changes for the U.S., non-U.S. developed markets, and emerging markets. While the U.S. has enjoyed rising EPS estimates for some time, developed and emerging markets forecasts are rising for the first time since 2011.
See Glossary for definitions of S&P 500 Index, MSCI EAFE Index, and MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
Increasing Consumer Activity
Manufacturers of luxury goods, such as high fashion, jewelry, and premium-brand spirits
The Move to Digital Platforms
Online advertising firms, companies that facilitate digital exchange of payments, online travel planners, media providers
So-called "Amazon-proof" companies that provide unique products or superior customer service or have distinct distribution models
Factory Automation
Producers of robotics, software, measuring equipment, sensors, and other products aimed at improving efficiency
New Age in Biotech
Companies that provide gene-sequencing technology, firms that perform sophisticated analysis of medical records in electronic format, companies that develop innovative new treatment therapies
Despite the prolonged runup in emerging markets (EM) stocks that began in early 2016, we see room for EM stocks to continue to gain. The catalysts of synchronized global growth and improving local markets are sustaining the rally and helping companies generate earnings growth. Importantly, EM growth forecasts continue to be revised higher, which may widen the EM-U.S. growth differential in 2018.
While valuations have moved higher, we believe the potential for upside remains strong:
"The emerging markets rally is supported by underlying fundamental improvement. This is not a late-cycle change."
Because monetary and fiscal policies created the spectacular rise in China's GDP growth, it's logical to assume recent monetary and regulatory tightening will create the opposite. We expect a modest slowdown in the cyclical components of China's economy, but tightening should not have a material impact on the rapidly growing non-cyclical sectors, which are a bigger part of China's earnings bucket. China's market has evolved dramatically over the past decade, as illustrated by sector market capitalizations.
Long-term bond investors have enjoyed an extended period of positive performance. While we see few reasons to expect big changes in bond market fundamentals (at least in the near term), one challenge stands out: finding value among bonds.
Among major developed market central banks, the Fed remains furthest along in its normalization efforts, slowly raising rates and reducing the size of its balance sheet. Meanwhile, the Bank of Japan is maintaining its stimulus program, and, though it has begun tapering, the European Central Bank may extend its easing program beyond its September expiration. Inflation concerns prompted the Bank of England to hike rates for the first time in 10 years in November 2017, but overall central bank policy remains accommodative.
Against a backdrop of moderate economic growth, contained inflation, gradual Fed tightening, and tax reform, we expect U.S. rates to trend upward.But absent robust growth or significant inflation—and given the likely equity market volatility as the 10-year yield approaches 3%—we don't expect rates to move significantly higher than our ranges. There remains the possibility of U.S. and/or global political risks triggering a safe-haven trade, which could push rates to the lower ends of our ranges.
We believe economic fundamentals support moderate U.S. GDP growth (between 2% and 3%), which is in line with the Fed's expectations. We also believe U.S. tax reform will slightly improve employment and growth, a sentiment the Fed recently echoed in its latest economic growth forecast.
U.S. rates remain higher than rates in other developed markets, creating wide spreads. With global growth improving—particularly in Europe, where 2017 GDP growth exceeded that of the U.S.—we expect rates to eventually converge and spreads to narrow. Long positions in U.S. Treasuries and short positions in European government bonds may be beneficial in this scenario.
Among the greatest challenges for fixed-income investors is finding decent returns while maintaining an appropriate level of risk. The low-rate, low-volatility environment that's persisted for several years has led to growing demand and significant outperformance for higher-yielding segments of the global fixed-income market, including corporate bonds and emerging markets debt. However, these sectors are typically higher risk. We believe investors should exercise caution; investing in higher-yielding securities should be part of a well-diversified, professionally managed portfolio.
Bunds and gilts are government debt securities issued by Germany and the United Kingdom, respectively.
Tax reform may make municipal bonds (munis) more attractive. The new law leaves the highest tax brackets intact, so we expect continued demand from higher-income taxpayers. The elimination or reduction of high-profile deductions, such as state and local income taxes and property taxes, is likely to lift demand for tax-advantaged munis, particularly from investors in high-tax states.
At the same time, other provisions of the bill likely will reduce the supply of certain munis. A tighter supply could create the potential for muni outperformance versus other higher-quality fixed-income securities.
The opinions expressed are those of American Century Investments (or the portfolio manager) and are no guarantee of the future performance of any American Century Investments' portfolio. This material has been prepared for educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, investment, accounting, legal or tax advice.
Generally, as interest rates rise, bond prices fall. The opposite is true when interest rates decline.
International investing involves special risks, such as political instability and currency fluctuations. Investing in emerging markets may accentuate these risks.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor does it protect against loss of principal.
Investment return and principal value of security investments will fluctuate. The value at the time of redemption may be more or less than the original cost. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.


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Book design -- sample pages for attractive business handbook
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Purpose of contest
The purpose of this contest is to help me choose a book designer for a business handbook. The work required in this contest is just a small part of the overall job. The designer who wins the contest will be offered all of the work on the book layout and design.
The work is fairly urgent.
What I am looking for
I am looking for an experienced book designer who can do all aspects of the design -- overall concept, back and front covers, text, diagrams, and illustrations. I would like the final book created in Adobe Indesign.
The designer must have excellent English -- preferably as a first language. Ideally I would like a designer based in New Zealand or Australia so that we are in the same (or similar) time zone and can communicate easily by phone. However I will consider anyone who meets my other requirements and is happy to communicate by Skype or Go to Meeting.
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