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Most personal injury cases that solicitors deal with are relatively straight forward both in terms of issues and extent of damages sought and therefore require very little technical expertise and/or understanding of the needs of the injured person. Indeed, many solicitors firms will assign you an individual with very little experience.
However, serious injuries, whether they are spinal injuries, head and brain injuries, psychiatric injuries or serious orthopaedic injuries, cannot just be dealt by anyone. It requires a through understanding of the law, the ability to master the various complex issues with a forensic eye to detail, ongoing attention to the clients needs and a lot of patience. Ultimately, this is not just a simple soft tissue injury; it is a life changing experience and one which needs to be handled with utmost care and sensitivity.
We appreciate that following such a traumatic event, aside from the continued pain & suffering, the injured person may also feel one or many of the following symptoms:
At AML Solicitors, we have access to specialist serious injury experts who not only possess the necessary technical expertise in handling such complex cases but also understand of the type of practical help the injured person will need soon after the incident. The ability to combine and balance these two skills is vital given the nature of issues and potential compensation to be procured. It is an appreciation of these two skills that sets AML Solicitors apart from other solicitors.
Here is what we will do for you:
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We can offer Conditional Fee Agreements (CFA) for some of our serious injury cases. This means you do not pay us anything upfront to make a claim. In the event you win, we recover our fees from the other side and in the event you lose we recover our fees from after the event insurance policy. In short, we may be able to guarantee the following:
Do not take chances with a serious injury. Use only the most qualified solicitor otherwise you run the risk of creating more problems and turning your serious injury into a catastrophic injury.
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This investigative show takes a look into dramatic stories of the paranormal. Sightings reporters investigate claims of strange and unexplained phenomena -- everything from UFOs to ESP. If it's spooky, weird, or just plain haunted, you can peer behind the dark curtain of the unknown right here.
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(4 / 5) 5 Reviews
Mike GrillMesa, AZ US
August 5th, 2013
Light Duty Harness
My Service Dog Moses, has been wearing this harness for almost a year. It is comfortable for him and sturdy enough to assist me in supporting me and helps me keep my balance. I used leather softener on the straps for his comfort. I also have two sheepskin sleeves I can use depending on how long we will be out. I have been doing business with ActiveDogs for over a year and they stand by their products.
Bruce Hannemann on October 21st, 2016
Where did you get the sleeves for the added comfort?
Jeanne on March 13th, 2017
Ones made for halters for horses work.
Leah, Ar US
October 28th, 2010
Great, Sturdy harness
I purchased this harness a few weeks ago for my mobility service dog. The harness is very sturdy - The handle is virtually unbendable (I suppose if you REALLY tried, you may be able to bend it, but putting normal weight on it, it doesn't budge at all in any direction). I think they said it's all leather, but as sturdy as it is, it feels like there's steal in the handle, whatever they do with the leather works. One of the other reviews mentioned that the straps cut into the dogs chest causing discomfort and sores. To avoid this problem, I purchased the washable sheepskin strap covers and they defintely are well worth the few extra bucks. I can see how this harness could be uncomfortable for the dogs without them. With them, my dog does not seem to have any issues. I first put the harness on her without them to see how it fit, then added them - it looked more comfortable with them on and she seemed happy with the addition of the nice soft covers. I purchased two for the front girth strap and will be purchasing two more for the back girth strap as well. The strap covers that I got are pretty thick - they do change which hole I use when buckling the straps, so if you're at the max end of a size range, be really careful with measurements!
Allison M. J. Brooks on August 18th, 2016
It is So Very Good to Hear of Your Great Concern for Your Dogs Comfort.
I Often Believe I'm The Only One Who Worries about The Chaffing and Discomfort Our Dogs Can Suffer While Wearing Their Working Gear to Assist Us.
And Of Course, I Know My German Shepherds would NEVER Complain Even If They Were in Pain, if I Needed Their Care & Focus to Be On Me.
I Am ALWAYS EXTRA CAREFUL to ASCERTAIN My Dogs' Comfort Prior To Purchase and Then Again Before Each Outing.
I Strongly Believe We OWE THIS MUCH IN RETURN To Our Loyal & Loving Dogs That Help To Give Us So Much More Than Without Them.
I Simply Wanted to Commend You For Making it a Very Clear Point in Your Comment How IMPORTANT Your Dog's Comfort Is to YOU.
KUDOS TO YOU ! May You and Your Dog Always Be Well -
Hannah JOnesgloucester, ma US
April 17th, 2010
thanks for a wonderful harness
I purchased this harness because I have balance problems. You modified the length of the handle since the standard length was to low for my use. It came last night and both Steady, my service dog, and I are delighted with it. The materials are of excellent quality. And I find it so helpful to use. Thank you for your kindness. I highly recommend your product. Hannah
Angela ClarkMobile, AL US
August 17th, 2009
I got this harness because I have Ehlers-Danlos and I lose my balance easily as my joints can slip at any time. I can use the middle handle to catch my balance or to have Joker brace to help me out of a chair or off the floor. The D ring works great with a 12 inch lead so he can pull my wheelchair with it. Joker loves this harness and eagerly wears it. He is a Rottweiler mix. My only complaint is the 2 D rings need to be in the front so I use the handle. In the back I do not have as much control as I would like. For me it made the handle a waste of money.
Su Watson on October 8th, 2018
Thanks for your feedback. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome too and need this for my dog for the same reasons. I'd love to hear of any other tips you might have as I'm just beginning to use my service dog for mobility reasons. I can be reached at email@example.com should you also want to share. Thanks!
M RutherfordBerkeleyUS
March 16th, 2010
I got this for my GSD to help me with balance. It worked well for me--but it cut into the sides of my dog because you must strap it on really tight in order to make sure it is stable on your dog's back. My dog would run away when I would get it out and cry when I put it on--I thought he was just not used to it, but after rubbing him down one afternoon I discovered some very large scabs behind his elbows. It is unfortunate because the harness seemed to work pretty well (for me) but was clearly hurting my boy. It is difficult because I purchased the pack and extra handle for it and I am currently in college and cannot easily pay for a custom made balance harness from Texas. This design needs to be improved upon immediately because the current one also places ALL the person's weight on the dog's spine--which is not good for the dog's back. If it is activedogs who designed this harness I'd be happy to work with them on something more ergonomic and comfortable for the dog who is going to be wearing it all day.
Irma on July 6th, 2017
I would NEVER put MY WEIGHT on my dog's harness (or his back/spine). You could seriously hurt your SD. The harness is for balance, NOT weight bearing. Take care and I hope you find another solution to help you bear weight.
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On New Years Eve, 1973, Warren Williams Jr. of Duluth received a phone call he had been hoping for his entire life.
Williams, better known as Butch, had been called up to the National Hockey League (NHL) to play for the St. Louis Blues. After many years of hard work and dedication, Williams' dream of playing in the NHL had come true.
Butch Williams was born in Duluth on September 11, 1952, and grew up playing hockey in Lower Chester Park.
The youngest child in the family, Williams grew up in a house right next to a hockey rink in Lower Chester Park, which is now named after his father, Warren "Rip" Williams. Butch Williams played for the Lower Chester team, which was notorious for winning.
Tom Wheeler, a Duluth native who grew up playing hockey for Congdon Park, recalls the old teams from Lower Chester Park.
"Lower Chester was always at the upper end and was respected and feared," Wheeler said. "They knew how to play the game."
Williams decided to forgo playing high school hockey at Duluth East to play Junior Hockey. Junior Hockey is generally for players between the ages of 16 and 20 and is considered to be Amateur Hockey.
Williams left his senior year of high school and headed to Oshawa, Canada, which was an uncommon move at the time.
"Out of all the players in Junior Hockey in my league, which was the top league in Canada, there were only two Americans," Williams said.
Williams played for the Oshawa Generals, a prestigious Junior Hockey team that has produced some of the NHL's greatest players, including Bobby Orr and Eric Lindros.
Williams chose to take correspondence classes at the University of Minnesota from professor Harry Brown, who was also a professional hockey scout for the Boston Bruins. Williams said that Brown would send his class work to him in Canada.
Williams finished his Junior Hockey career in Niagara Falls, Canada, playing for the Niagara Falls Flyers.
"To give you a taste of how good the hockey was, there were about seven or eight guys off of each of those teams that ended up playing in the NHL," Williams said.
In a time where scouting players for the NHL was run strictly by word of mouth, Williams had something in his favor: his brother. Tommy Williams had already been playing in the NHL for a number of years.
From the time he was 10 years old, Williams was confident that he would make it into the NHL. But while he was growing up, Williams had teachers and friends tell him that his aspiration of playing in the NHL was just a dream.
"Personally, I took great offense to that; that they thought I couldn't play or that I wasn't good enough, and it seemed to drive me with more inspiration," Williams said.
Butch joined his brother in the NHL, and right away, they had already made history. They were the first ever American brothers to play in the NHL together.
Williams recalls his first shift in his first ever NHL game that he played against a couple of his brother's old teammates and NHL greats, Phil Esposito and Bobby Orr. Both players welcomed Williams to the NHL in a friendly fashion.
"Phil Esposito said, 'Welcome to the NHL, Butch,' and then Bobby Orr said, 'Yeah welcome, Butch, good to see you here,'" Williams said.
Williams played 31 games in his first NHL season with the Blues and scored 3 goals, paired with 10 assists.
The following year, Williams was scheduled to be sent to the Indianapolis Racers, a deal that would have made him a teammate of NHL great, Wayne Gretzky. However, at the last minute, Williams was traded to the California Seals, where he played 63 games and scored 11 goals with 21 assists.
Williams finished his professional hockey career in 1977 with the Edmonton Oilers. However, after his season ended with the Oilers, Williams played with the U.S. team in the World Hockey Tournament where he was named the most valuable player of the U.S. team.
After Williams ended his career as a player, he took up coaching. Williams coached a semi-professional team in California for a few years before he eventually moved back to Duluth and coached youth hockey from 1983 to 2001.
Although his professional career has ended, Williams still enjoys playing the game. He will be playing in the U.S. National Hockey tournament in Florida this April for the 60 and over age group.
"I still play all the time," he said. "I play every day, and I love it."
Click here to read about Rip Williams Memorial Rink, a rink on Fifteenth Avenue East in Duluth that was named after Butch Williams' father.


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On behalf of the entire College family, I am pleased to welcome you to the T. A. Marryshow Community College. Congratulations as you begin or continue your tertiary education! We are here to help you realize the dream you have and find those yet to be discovered.
We strive to create a learning environment where our students are able to acquire knowledge and advanced skills in their specialized fields, enabling them to fulfil their aspirations. We seek to maintain a student-centered ambiance and a service oriented culture which treats you like an individual, not simply "another student."
It is imperative that students understand that they have a role in the learning environment and that they are active rather than passive recipients of their education. We encourage you to develop a sense of responsibility with self-discipline.
Please, study and learn! Spend more time in the library; engage in active research and constructive academic discussions. Do not be confused by the "apparent freedom" away from the pampering and watchful eyes of secondary school Principals and staff. You are now in an environment of freedom to think critically and act responsibly. T.A.M.C.C. will be for you and to you what you make of it.
I wish you continuous success in your studies and future endeavours.
Role of the Principal,
The Principal of the College is appointed by the College Council after consultation with the Minister for Education. He is the academic and administrative head of the College and shall generally supervise and direct the academic work of the College, the academic and administrative staff and other staff of the College.
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This summer's animated robot superstar Wall-E threatens to squash us under his mammoth treads and obliterate us with his laser blast. In these new screens from the upcoming game to coincide with the film, the cuddly bot has whipped out some sort of a beam weapon and he's using it to destroy something just offscreen while a terrified Other-Bot cowers in the rafters above. Does cute little Wall-E have a vicious streak that we weren't aware of previously? Click through for more game screens, which showcase some key moments from the film and give more clues to Wall-E's unsuspected abilities.
Wall-E: The Video Game will be out on June 27th, for just about every gaming platform you can imagine. Probably even on your car's computer navigation screen, or your internet-ready can opener.
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Domestic Apparition
by Meg Tuite
A phantom in life can become a ghost. I had my own paint-by-number vision of Aunt Helen. She was a thick slab of beige that looked like my Mom, except not outlined. She came to visit once. Mom and her talked about the weather. They talked about their kids. Their eyes jumped around like crickets in a paper bag. My Aunt had hair wig-piled on her head. Sometimes she stopped eye-flailing and stared at the rug. Her sausage-link legs sandwiched into pantyhose. Her hands shuddered and clutched each other and she never smiled. I wanted to hug her hell away. I wanted to unhinge her skull and see what it was that kept her alive. Sometimes she tugged and pulled her long, brown skirt down over her knees as though there was something under there she didn't want to know. She sniffed before she spoke, rustled her words and looked troubled. I deadlocked her until I could barely see. My Mom, pale and empty, embraced her before she left. Aunt Helen's slackened face stumbled around itself. She groped for my hand. Her dry fingers brittle-cold. I narrowed my eyes until she was a blur of washed out bone swallowed up by the world. Mom, I said, as I watched her leave. Don't let her go. My Mom looked vacant and smiled at the door.
A scream shook with the annihilating beat of a death rattle. It came from downstairs. It was Mom. I'd never heard her scream. She was a brow-beaten housewife who Dad terrorized into a zombie. Her owl eyes rarely blinked anymore. I descend. Maybe she jumped, or better yet, plunged a kitchen knife through his gut. Step by step. Whimpering echoes from her room. I push the door open and it creaks, like in the movies. She rocks, teetering on the edge of the bed. Her marble eyes stare into a place I'm afraid I'll go. "Mom?" The phone is off the hook in her lap. "Mom?" The phone starts beeping and Mom moans. She looks at the wall and whispers to herself, Aunt Helen killed herself.


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I'm going are you? It's in June in Portland, OR. I'm very excited and can't believe I will be going to the West Coast. check it out:
March did come in like a LION. It snowed here. I don't know the official amount that we rec'd, but it was really beautiful. I took a couple of pics, I will try to get them on. It's suppose to be in the 70's this weekend. Go figure the weather if you can.
I hope to get some fiber washing done.
I know I keep promising pics. I will try and do better.


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Eaton's Aubergine
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EATON'S Downtown Winnipeg
Department Store
1905 - 1999With nearly 900,000 square feet, Winnipeg's Eaton's store was the second largest in the company chain, the largest being in Toronto. This and the Toronto store were the only ones still in existence until its insolvency. Comprising 895,000 square feet, the Winnipeg store was the second largest Eaton's outlet in Canada and was opened personally by company founder, Timothy Eaton, in 1905.
More about the Winnipeg store HERE.
In the late 1990s, Canada's Eaton's Department stores were on their last legs, unable to compete with low end Walmart, medium-range Sears or the high end Hudson's Bay Company (The Bay). In a last ditch effort to save the 130-year-old company from bankruptcy, some innovative – and expensive – advertising was commissioned.
Heavily influenced by the movie "The Hudsucker Proxy," ad executives came up with a spectacular TV campaign called "Aubergine." To start, there was a four-and-a-half minute ad extravaganza splashed across all three Canadian national television networks. The story line mirrored Eaton's own situation – a department store chain in trouble.
Alas, in the end, it was all for naught and the Timothy Eaton Company faded into history when the last Eaton's store closed its doors on February 26, 2002.
Cell C – South Africa
Optus Cell – Australia
Hyundai – France
4 Euro Commercials
Nando's Chicken – SA
"The Last Dictator Standing..."
Nando's Chicken – SA
"Our's is bigger..."
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"More Change..."
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"No fries..."
Wienerschnitzel – USA
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Broadbeach Waters QLD
Orangina – France
Centraal Beheer Insurance
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Viagra – USA
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Nolan's Cheddar Cheese – USA
Madison Avenue Classics
Jeno's Pizza 1966
Pepsi Cola 1961
Do you think Angelina Jolie
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from this babe?
9 Lives Cat Food 1978
Spicy Meatball Commercial 1969
Pepsi Cola 2001
Alka Seltzer
Spicy Meatball Commercial 1969
7Up - The Un-Cola 1975
Introducing the 1958 Edsel
Okay, this isn't advertising greatness
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LOWER SOUTHAMPTON � A fire of unknown origin damaged a township business late Thursday.
At least one person was injured, but reportedly declined medical treatment, according to officials.
The fire was reported about 9:15 p.m. in the 100 block of Sterner Mill Road off Trevose Road.
Police arrived first and reported fire in the building and an adjoining trailer.
The owner of the property said he believed the fire started in or around the trailer, but had not seen the damage and could not comment further.
Firefighters began returning from the scene about an hour later.
Lower Southampton Fire Marshal William Oettinger is investigating. No further information was available.
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This past week with the dawn of spring and milder temperatures on the horizon I decided to move my training from the ease of controlled pace, limited inclines, and comfortable conditions on the treadmill in the basement to the rural road and the reality of spring potholes, rough gravel, uneven pavement, melting ice, snow, and wind. My first outdoor 4-miler of 2017 is in the books with a time of 46:04 and I am quite happy with this because I didn't push myself and I didn't need a walking break – even on the hills.
During my winter training sessions on the treadmill I have gradually improved my endurance by doing 3 or 4 mile runs at least three times a week. Additionally, without focussing on time, I have lowered my pace from over 12 minutes per mile to slightly under 11 minutes. In April, I am planning on increasing my long run to 5 miles and doing 4 miles on the other days. I would also like to improve my pace, but at this point my main focus will remain on endurance.
In other news, this little deer has been hanging out in my backyard for a week or so and this is a solid sign that spring is here.
I am going to sign up for the Miramichi Rock 'n Roll 10K on June 25, so I have approximately 3 months to get ready.


text: Edible Plant Shop was founded in 2015 with the intention of creating sustainable and organic urban farms and edible landscapes in as many homes, offices, schools and restaurants as possible. Access to fresh and local produce is an issue especially in urban areas, Edible Plant Shop seeks to address the issue of food security with the installation of raised garden bed planters and perennial herb, fruit and vegetable gardens. We also have an exciting future project in the works - details coming soon!


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By SETH STRINGER
NICEVILLE — Round 3.
From Steve DeMeo's viewpoint, the 12-game Panhandle Conference slate can be broken down into three four-game rounds. Eight tilts down, the final round begins Saturday night in Pensacola.
DeMeo's top-ranked men are 8-0 following a 79-71 win this past Saturday in Tallahassee. With a 3 1/2-game cushion on second-place Chipola, the Raiders have already secured a winning record against every Panhandle foe and can shore up their fourth straight league crown with one more win.
And, oh yeah, did we mention they're 25-0?
Bart Walker's women, meanwhile, are 6-2 following Saturday's 62-56 victory over the Eagles, who have fallen 2 1/2 games back of the Raiders. NWF State (21-2) trails first-place Gulf Coast State (18-2, 6-1) by a 1/2 game, although the Commodores own the tiebreaker with a 2-0 record against the Raiders.
Both NWF State programs enter Saturday's road trip a perfect 2-0 against Pensacola State.
The fourth-ranked women needed overtime in a 78-74 road win over the Pirates on Jan. 6, but cruised to a 60-49 victory on Jan. 27 at The Arena.
The No. 1 men beat the Pirates 74-64 on the road and later 79-46 at The Arena.
Saturday's Panhandle Conference Doubleheader
NWF State at Pensacola State, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.
While DeMeo's crew has been tested over its last two conference games in six- and eight-point wins, they enter Saturday night outscoring league foes by an 88-69 average margin. Six of the wins have come by double digits as the Raiders have stretched their conference regular-season win streak to 23 games.
Depth has been the center of it all.
Sophomore guard Andres Feliz has all but shored up Panhandle Player of the Year honors with 21 points a night on 61-percent shooting to accent five rebounds and five assists per game in league play.
Tray Boyd III follows with 15 points a night on 3.4 3s per game, and freshman sixth man Chris Duarte contributes 12.4 points (59-percent shooting) and a team-best eight rebounds per game.
Freshman forward Derek Funderburk, recently named the fourth-best prospect in NJCAA, adds 12 points (56 percent) and five rebounds per game, while sophomores Kelvin Robinson and Karim Ezzeddine each average eight points a night.
Collectively, the Raiders are shooting 53 percent from the floor, 44 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the charity stripe.
Walker's crew, meanwhile, continues to find a way to win against teams not named Gulf Coast State.
The latest triumph against seventh-ranked Tallahassee (18-4, 3-4) featured much of the same: A suffocating defensive effort. The Raiders forced 26 turnovers, held a 33-15 edge on the glass and limited the Eagles to 43-percent shooting and just four 3-pointers.
On the season the Raiders are holding conference foes to 57 points per game and all opponents to 44 points per game. Conference foes are shooting just 36 percent from the floor and 26 percent from beyond the arc while being forced into 20 turnovers a night.
While the turnover rate needs work along with the outside shot, the Raiders have been making inroads recently with its offense. After following up a 50-percent shooting effort against Pensacola State with a conference-best 44-point first half against Chipola, the Raiders shot 48 percent against Tallahassee, delivered 16 assists and jumped out to a 22-10 first-quarter lead.
Jade Lewis and Trinity Baptiste each had 13 points, Georgia Gayle delivered 11 points and Ann Jernigan chipped in nine points, seven assists and four rebounds in the win.
The Pensacola State women (17-6, 1-6) enter Saturday's tilt ranked 16th in the country.


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As usual, I picked 3 gorgeous accounts for this week! Here are a few of their pictures, so if you're on Instagram and not following them already, do so now! Put a smile on their face and let them know how beautiful their pictures are! :)
German_bookgirlThe first account I want to show you today is Laura's! She's from Germany and such a lovely girl with many, many awesome books! She's also part of the Star-Crossed book blog where she and 4 other ladies write great reviews! Please follow her IG account and be sure to check out their blog as well, if you're interested!
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_Halfbl00dprincessI'm pretty sure most of you - at least the ones that have been on IG/#bookstagram for a while - know Andie and her gorgeous feed with all those fantastic and unbelievably perfect pictures! She's pretty known around the community and definitely deserves all her followers! Seriously, just check out her account and you'll know what I'm talking about! <3
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OwlslovebooksAnd last but not least is Michelle! I spotted some german books on her pictures so I guess she's from Germany. Either way, her feed is perfection. I mean, come on ... just looking at those pretties should be enough to convince you to follow her. Right? Give her some love and comment/like her pictures and follow her - she deserves it! :)
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If you have an Instagram account, be sure to check out these beautiful people and follow them! Are there any awesome bookstagrammers out there you'd like to tell me about? You can also let me know about YOUR Instagram and I'll gladly check it out! Maybe you'll be in one of my posts then! :D


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By David Englander
DOGGED BY CIGARETTE-TAX hikes, weak economies in eastern Europe and a faltering euro, shares of (ticker: PM) have gone nowhere this year, but the near-term outlook isn't as cloudy as some investors seem to think.
Spun off from tobacco giant (MO) in 2008, Phillip Morris International is the largest non-U.S. cigarette maker. Sixty percent of its revenue comes from Europe and the Middle East; 29% comes from Asia; and 11% comes from Latin America and Canada. The company's top-selling brands include Marlboro, Parliament and L&M.
At a Glance
Philip Morris International (ticker: PM)
|52-Week Range
|$53.91 - $36.18
|Market Value
|$91.5 billion
|Philip Morris International
|Est 2010 Revenue
|$27.5 billion
|Est 2010 Net Income
|$7.1 billion
|Est 2010 EPS
|Est 2011 EPS
|Est 2011 PE
|Dividend Yield
|Data as of
Visit Company Research for more on Phillip Morris International.
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PM's shares took a hit a couple of weeks ago after the company announced that first-quarter cigarette volumes declined 2.3%. But while eastern Europe was weak, stung by sharp tax hikes in the Baltics, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine, other emerging markets were strong, as smokers traded up to pricier brands. Volumes in Asia jumped 11.4%. Latin American sales also lit up. The company missed analysts'-earnings estimates for the quarter by a couple of pennies, reporting 90 cents versus an expected 92 cents, but management kept its forecast for 1.5% volume growth in 2010 intact.
We published an upbeat Alert on PM in January, when the stock was at $48.19. On Friday it closed at $49.56, up 3%, compared with a 8% gain for the Dow Jones Total Stock Market index. We still think the shares could reach $57 by the end of the year. They yield 4.7%.
Among the worries four months ago was a 15% tax increase in Japan, scheduled to kick in in October 2010. Phillip Morris planned a price hike to offset the impact of higher taxes, then canceled the plan in mid-April to stay competitive with rivals Japan Tobacco and British American Tobacco. Last week Japan Tobacco blinked, announcing that it would raise prices by 110 yen ($1.17). That clears the way for Phillip Morris to raise prices as well.
Thilo Wrede, who covers the company for Credit Suisse, sees operating profit per pack increasing 54%, to 37 yen per pack. Japan is the world's fifth-largest tobacco market.
This year, the company is expected to earn $7.1 billion, or $3.84 a share, on revenue of $27.5 billion, rising to $4.20 in 2011. Phillip Morris generates a ton of free cash—over $7 billion last year. In the first quarter, the company repurchased $1.8 billion worth of stock, or 2% of shares outstanding, putting it well on its way to achieving its $4 billion repurchase target for 2010.


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Farmland Preservation Plan Review Meeting
Joint Meeting of County Committees to Review Farmland Preservation Plan
The Portage County Planning and Zoning, Land and Water Conservation, and Agriculture and Extension Education Committees will be meeting jointly on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 to continue their review of the Portage County Farmland Preservation Plan draft. This meeting will focus on the last 20 pages of the draft document, which contain the trends, issues/challenges, and goals and objectives sections of the Plan.
The August 23rd meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in Conference Rooms 1&2, County Annex, 1462 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI.
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Designer Robert Shields personally customized every inch of this 1,300-square-foot, two-bedroom penthouse on Prospect Street, creating an open layout and modern minimalist vibe by raising the ceilings, adding pivoting and pocket doors and built-in Expect to see softer lighting, pronounced angles and classic and modern furniture toward an uncluttered space with minimalist accents. Focus on the windows: Say no to artificial lighting by allowing a bedroom window to become a main focal point Using the footprint of a mid-century modern split level skirting the edge of the mountain, architect Fadi Coussa has created a four-level dwelling that is both minimalist and welcoming the house also contains five bedrooms, three on the upper floor Now, after chopping off the roof, gutting the building, and adding a multi-level loft, which Koop and architects Peter Schiønning and Heather Spinney have dubbed "the pod," what started as a standard bungalow is now a bunga-loft, a contemporary metal reinvented for the bedroom. Victoria + Albert's double ended Monaco bath is the perfect addition to any chic room, adding contemporary sophistication through minimalist elegance. Featuring a stylish yet compact design, this luxury bath tub is formed from a These buildings are modern and comfortable, though many are cut from the same Nestled in hard up against a train line, the building houses 24 two-bedroom apartments, whose residents enjoy a ten-step wander to bike path connected to the city's network .
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Last weekend, we dedicated most of our CCPT radio show to the Draft. I must confess, I'm fascinated by all the "mock" drafts leading up to the real deal. I never really thought about trying to predict which teams will take which players (aside from the top picks, of course). As guest Nick Giglia from Hockey Independent talked about strategy surrounding the draft, then shared his own mock draft, I realized I'm more than ignorant about the process, I'm downright clueless. How much skill does it take to boldly predict that the team with the #1 pick will pick the #1 prospect (or the #2, as the case may be). I was more fascinated with the projected wheelings and dealings of teams picking 10th or lower. And what about these supposed trades and other strategies? I know there are hockey experts who spend a great deal of time researching all the nuances and delve into the mindsets of those who hold the futures of more than 200 hopeful players in their hands.
My interest in this year's draft lies solely in the fact that 4 players from our local WHL teams are eligible: Goalie Calvin Pickard from the Seattle Thunderbirds, and goalie Kent Simpson and D-men Radko Gudas and Alex Theriau from the Everett Silvertips. I'm also interested to see where Nino Neiderreiter (Portland Winterhawks) and Brooks Macek (Tri City Americans) end up, as well as which young players the Pens and Kings will pick.
Hearing Nick's picks (and reading up about the various teams that may take Calvin Pickard) intrigued me so much, I ordered a copy of McKeen's NHL Hockey Draft Guide and read the scouting reports on the top 90 prospects. Here's a LINK to more info about the guide. I also delved into the various mock drafts posted online by various hockey bloggers and writers. I've linked some below. See how your picks match up, then let's meet back here after the draft to see whose mock draft came closest to the real thing!
B.D. Gallof & the Isles blogosphere - Hockey Independent
Scotty Wazz - The Strangest One of All
SB Nation's mock draft (submitted by John Fontana of Raw Charge)
Joe Correia - Bleacher Report
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E-Guide: Revamp IT with a Project Management Office
A project management office can help IT and business work together to make the most of project portfolio management tools and maximize the efficiency of IT departments during this economic downturn. Check out this e-guide to learn how IT can be a key player in accelerating business revenue.
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Spec Ops: The Line Made Me A Bad Person
Patrick Lindsey isn't the only person who doesn't like shooters around here.
It's been a long time since I was able to call myself a fan of the genre, having seen it become a stagnant pool of mediocrity and clichés. I've gotten pretty tired of filling the shoes of all these archetypes. These alpha males with their crew cuts and harsh demeanours. These tabula rasas. At this point, it's always genuinely a little bit exciting when something like Bulletstorm can come along and at least try to do something different – even if that particular game couldn't decide whether it wanted to be funny or deeply sombre.
So when Mr. Lindsey suggested last week that Spec Ops: The Line is just a shooter, you'd think I would struggle to disagree with that. And he is right, to a certain degree. Its genre is pretty much an out-and-out shooter, a fantastically generic one at that. Run from point A to point B, shoot X amount of soldiers/insurgents on the way, pause here to recover your health. It's all very Gears of War. To even attempt to argue the point that The Line pushes the genre forwards mechanically is fruitless because it is and always will be simply untrue. If violence is the only meaningful action you can make in a shooter, then the consequences of that are unlikely to be anything other than more violence.
And don't think for a second that The Line presents any other choice. Violence genuinely is your only meaningful action in Spec Ops: The Line and, yes, it only ever begets more violence. To perceive of the game from only that perspective, however, is short-sighted at best. In Spec Ops: The Line, the actions you make frame the story and not the other way around. It is purely a context to convey a message. That message? As a gamer, you are a Terrible Person.
(Fair warning, kids – spoilers are coming.)
It's not until quite late in the game that the loading screens weigh in with their messages rather than tips. "You are still a good person," they tell you. "You cannot understand, nor do you want to." "This is all your fault." If it feels like mockery, even for a brief moment, that's because it is. A taunt. The point of these messages, however, is to highlight what this game is about.
Not Walker, our hopelessly well-intentioned protagonist. Not his chums, getting dragged along every step of the way. You. You're what's important here. Like Bioshock before it, Spec Ops: The Line is pointing out the well worn path of so many games before it. It's all about the player, not the protagonist. It's about conventions and then the subversion of those conventions. It's Yager relying on our conditioning from so many other games to want to be the hero of our stories. To save the day. For The Line, that's not an option.
How it achieves this is relatively subtle. Unlike the Mass Effects and Fables of this world, the choices you make ultimately have to be performed by you. You don't select an option from a menu. The choices are presented and you enact one of them. It's a simple process but that one is remarkably impactful.
The white phosphorous scene, for example. Mere minutes after its torturous deadliness is portrayed to us, the game puts you in a situation where you have to use it to proceed. If, like Walker, you're in for the long haul, you do not have a choice. However, the game doesn't allow this action to take place in a cut-scene. Agency is forced upon you, without you realising what it is you are about to do. Only after the event are you able to register the enormity of what you've done, even if placed just in the relatively consequence free sphere of video games. Lugo, bless his heart, screams out, "He turned us into fuckin' killers!" Really though, he didn't. It had nothing to do with Walker.
But you are still a good person, and so you push on.
A man lies crushed under the weight of a crushed truck that he has stolen, filled with all that remains of the water for the people of Dubai, now leaking, wasted. The people are doomed. You helped enact this. You manipulated Walker into committing these actions. And now you can choose to let this man – this villain – die, or to murder him. Merciful Death or Apathetic Death. Those are your options.
But you are still a good person, so you can push on.
Konrad lies dead by his own hand, decayed beyond recognition. Walker finally realises the depths he has sunk to. The voice that he hears in his head as Konrad, his conscience, has been telling him to turn back. That he can't save the day. He is not a hero. He always had a choice to not act. What are the consequences for him now? He is broken beyond repair, both physically and mentally. Suicide. Death by soldier. Murdering sociopath. These are the only paths left to him.
But you are still a good person.
"Do you feel like a hero yet?," the game asks. It's more a derisive barb than an actual question, but its still one worth asking. Everything you do in-game makes things worse. Violence begets violence but much like Walker, the player always had the choice to not act whether they believe they do or not. Sometimes the heroic thing isn't necessarily to push on. It's to accept your limitations, do what you can, and then move on. What that means for The Line…well, that's up to the player. If there is a right decision to be made, it's not obvious. Yager made sure of that.
And maybe that's exactly what they thought was the point. As a shooter, it does embrace the conventions of the genre and then reinforces our preconceptions of it. However, by creating a war story that's actually focused on a person's experience of war rather than explosions/dictators/dogmatic propaganda/whatever, The Line is a game that should be celebrated everywhere. Plus it ultimately serves the function of being a morality lesson. A lesson that sometimes, just maybe, you'll feel better if you turn off the game.


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The fact that Nancy M. West finds herself focusing so heavily on the visual in her research and teaching may at first seem to be "a sort of a curious thing," but for the associate professor of English this fascination for the visual extends all the way back to a childhood devoid of photographs. "I love thinking about what photography means to people. Having grown up with very few photographs in my household, I've always been drawn to them," she admits. It was no surprise, therefore, that West stumbled upon her first book project while scrounging through the bargain bin of an antique store: "I came across all of these old Kodak ads from the turn of the century, and I thought they were amazing. The images were just breathtakingly beautiful. The captions were unlike those we see now in ads. They were much more elaborate, much more descriptive. They addressed the consumer in very interesting, clever ways, and I just fell in love with them." And at that serendipitous moment, the idea for Kodak and the Lens of Nostalgia (2000) was conceived.
West also works in the field of Victorian Studies, yet even in this regard her work still revolves around visual culture. Recently West researched how Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations was serialized in the American magazine Harper's Weekly from 1860-1861. Specifically interested in some of the trans-Atlantic issues involved, West considered how an American audience might have read the novel differently from a British audience and how an American illustrator drew decidedly American scenes for the British story. West argues that scholars need to pay more attention "to the places where novels were originally serialized…to look at how the stories were illustrated by different artists, and pay serious attention to those artists as collaborators on the work of the fiction."


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#60 No Conflict Between Religion and Science
God is the author of ALL truth. The same God who is the God of our Faith, the God of the Bible, is the creator of the universe and everything in it. Because of this, there can be no true conflict between faith and reason or between science and religion.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church says: "Though faith is above reason, there can never be any real discrepancy between faith and reason. Since the same God who reveals mysteries and infuses faith has bestowed the light of reason on the human mind, God cannot deny himself, nor can truth ever contradict truth... because the things of the world and the things of faith derive from the same God." (#159)
Pope John Paul II had this to say about the relationship between science and religion:
"Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes."


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The mission of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest Pennsylvania is to provide food to those in need within eleven counties of northwest Pennsylvania while creating awareness and educating the community on the realities of hunger.
Second Harvest serves 11 counties in northwest Pennsylvania, including:
* Cameron * Clarion * Clearfield
* Crawford * Elk * Erie
* Forest * Jefferson * McKean
* Venango * Warren
Second Harvest is a member of Feeding America, a network of food banks and food distribution programs in the United States. This membership allows Second Harvest to cooperate with other member food banks, to receive food from national corporate food donors, and to benefit from national publicity and mutual support.
About Feeding America
Feeding America's mission is to feed America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage the country in the fight to end hunger.


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Italian Style Meatloaf I food recipes
Many are used to savoring their leftover meatloaf as a sandwich. This time, add a new level of class to your comfort food by topping meatloaf with a Caprese/Bruschetta topping. There's a reason the combination of the fresh bold flavors of Mozzarella cheese, Basil and tomatoes has become one of the most popular menu items in Continental as well as Italian restaurants.
Enjoy two great dinners with the effort of one this week.
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 teaspoon Italian-style seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs and ketchup. Season with Italian-style seasoning, oregano, basil, garlic salt, diced tomatoes and cheese. Press into a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and cover loosely with foil.
3. Bake in the preheated oven approximately 1 hour, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
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If a house is sold STC
There is a house that I have fallen in love with and really want it, it is sold STC, can I still make an offer, or have I lost my dream home, what can I do?
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Sold STC means that the sale is going through the solicitors so unless it fails to complete then you have unfortunately missed out on this property. It is worth keeping an eye on it thought, just in case it comes back onto the market.Answered on Jul 17 2014, Report content
Prior to exchange of contracts the selling agent has a legal obligation to pass on all offers, in writing, to the seller. So yes, you can make an offer and the agent must communicate it to the owner. BAD advice Martin & Co!
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Traveling between countries is not uncommon these days. In fact, despite being able to accommodate thousands of passengers every day, airports will sometimes have a line of passengers waiting to buy a plane ticket. However, even though there are a lot of people traveling, there are still some general facts out there that a traveler may not know about the said subject.
Here are some questions that even you yourself might ask if you ever went traveling abroad.
Misspelled Names
One of the most common questions that a traveler may have would be something that goes like this – Would I be able to board a plane if my name was misspelled in my ticket? Well, the answer to that depends on which airline company you took. There are others which are lenient enough to turn a blind eye on that mistake, so long as it's only a simple one (a misstype or interchanging positions of the first and surname).
But if you think you can't board your plane ride with that ticket, then you might want to apply for a name change, but you'll most likely pay for this service, especially if you're the one at fault. A U.S domestic airline company, Allegiant, will do that for free though.
Refund a No-Refund Ticket?
So, can you ask for a refund for an unused no-refund plane ticket? No, obviously. That's the difference between these tickets and the refundable ones. However, that doesn't mean you can't use those tickets – you can still apply for a change fee for it, but it's not free though.
There are however, special cases in which you can be availed of a refund on your non-refundable ticket, but that's still based on the policies of the airline company you booked. These can be possible in such emergencies like a death of the traveler's direct family member, traveling companion or the traveler himself/herself. Spirit, is highly adamant with their no refund policy to the point that it caused a big uproar when they refused to refund the non-refundable ticket of a dying veteran. The airline company eventually yielded.
Are Passports Needed or Not?
That depends on the country that you're visiting. There are some where mexico viagra prices. a Visa is needed or a Passport, or even both. To make sure, just bring those two.
Should Resort Fees in Hotels be Paid?
There are mixed opinions about this, but it depends on the hotel you're staying. Normally, hotels that impose resort fees usually have low room rates – these are the prices that will show up on their websites. Hotel booking sites don't usually don't post these resort fees either – you'll only be able to know about them once you've booked in. Many have protested against this rather underhanded move by the various hotel management but some have expressed positive reviews as well.
You'll have to pay for those resort fees, whether you like or not. You can then tell them that you're not staying in their hotel ever again or somewhere along those lines as a payback.
Is it applicable to miss a cruise ride and ride another one later?
If you're referring to riding a different cruise than the one you've booked then no. What you need to do is to go to the cruise terminal so that you can contact the ship personnel and meet the ship on its next drop-off point. But the best way to not miss the cruise ride is to not be late at all. Unfortunately many travelers have failed to do this – be sure you're not going to be one of them.
There are a lot more questions to be considered and you need to take those into account as well. Try to see to yourself to always answer it when going out to travel. That way you'll be able to cushion and prepare yourself a bit for what's to come when you're finally boarding the plane.


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Greetings Mountie Nation!
Welcome back to the 2018-2019 school year. I am very excited about what we have accomplished as TEAM Northwest as well as what is in store for the future of our Mountie Nation.
We know what makes a school district great is having high expertise in each and every classroom. Our leadership team has taken the hiring process very seriously, and, in turn, we have been able to bring additional professionals of excellence to the Mountie Nation. Each level of the district will be positively affected by our many new hires. The result of this process will continue to move Northwest in the "Direction of Greatness."
Follow the Twitter Feed at #nwcs1819 for all information pertaining to Northwest Community Schools.
As always, YOU are the foundation of Northwest Community Schools and WE are, as ever, rock solid with a positive, nurturing culture that ensures the highest quality of learning.
We are Northwest!
Go Mounties!
The Direction of Greatness!
Geoff Bontrager, Ed.S.
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Kindergarten Roundup is coming soon. Please plan to attend the parent meeting on March 19th. Call 517.817.4705 for information. More details...
The drinking water at Kidder Middle School has been tested for lead. View the report.
The Band Boosters Annual Craft Show is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th. Click here for more details and vendor registration.


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Laad Bazaar in Hyderabad
Laad Bazaar Overview
Laad Bazaar, also known as Choodi Bazaar, is a quaint marketplace located in Hyderabad, which has been in existence since the time of the Nizams and Qutub Shahis. Famous for bangles, this market is popular among tourists as well as locals. The term Laad means lacquer, which is an important part of making bangles.
The market, apart from its fascinating crystal creations, offers a wide range of inexpensive and artificial jewellery, sarees and other items you might need if you are going wedding shopping. A typical Indian local market, it is built in a narrow lane that stretches up to a kilometre.
The colourful articles on sale and the vibrant atmosphere are the highlights of this market. An assortment of paintings, gold embroidered fabrics, traditional clothes, silk fabrics, semi-precious stones and pearls are the best buys. During the festival of Ramzan, the market remains busy till midnight.
Keep the market on your check-list and get prepared for all the hassle and bargaining, as shopkeepers will beckon you the moment you step in the lane.
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I am glad you were able to address these last few modifications so quickly. Your paper is now accepted for publication, congratulations!
You have done a great job in addressing the reviewers comments. I think the addition of the 3D models is a very good idea.
Before accepting your paper I would like you to quickly address the following important issue: you cite two publications by Yates (2003) without differentiating them. Please, go through your manuscript one last time and differentiate them as Yates (2003a) and Yates (2003b), without forgetting the reference list.
While you are at it, please also address the following:
- Line 3 in the Abstract: 'sauropodomorph', not 'sauropdomorph'
- Line 130: a space is missing before 'Chinsamy-Turan, 2005'
- Lines 374–379: add a note saying that these 3D models are provided as supplemental files 1—4
- Lines 771–783: please, consider thanking Adam Yates and Alejandro Otero for their comments.
You should be able to address these minor issues fairly quickly, then I will formally accept your manuscript for publication in PeerJ.
Both reviewers provided detailed and constructive reviews of your manuscript. Their comments are reasonable and you should incorporate them into the revised version of your paper. Particularly, I think the following comments should be addressed in priority:
Reviewer 1:
- Incorporate the figures of the juvenile neural arches in the main paper. Current figures illustrating complete skeletons (Figs 1, 2, 3) can be sent to supplementary material.
- Consider the other option that the closure of the neurocentral sutures occurs when adult size is reached or nearly reached. This is the first thing that popped up into my non-specialist head when I first read your paper, so please discuss this in your revised version.
Reviewer 2:
- Provide more details regarding your assignment of these juvenile specimens to Plateosaurus engelhardti.
Please note that Reviewer 2 provided an annotated version of your manuscript. Be sure to check this thoroughly, including figure captions. Although PeerJ does not enforce strict formatting rules for the Reference section, please try to quickly short your references by Author, Year, Title, as suggested by Reviewer 2.
Additional comments from the Editor:
- I agree with Reviewer 2 that a map of Plateosaurus localities would be a great addition to the paper. I encourage you to add such a figure to your revised manuscript.
- You should slightly rephrase the Objectives of the study. You do not strictly 'test the hypothesis' of developmental plasticity. Developmental plasticity is rather one of the explanations (see comment from Reviewer 1) for your results. Similarly, you do not 'test the miring hypothesis' of Plateosaurus bonebed origins. As you say later in the manuscript: 'we evaluate the implications of the finds of juveniles for the miring hypothesis'. You may want to check the abstract and introduction for similar overstatements.
- In order to improve readability, I would suggest splitting all of the items from Introduction to Anatomical abbreviations into two primary headings: Introduction and Material and Methods; with your original headings becoming secondary headings. You may also want to consider moving the anatomical abbreviations just after the Institutional abbreviations.
- You may also want to add a statement somewhere about the limited sample you use for your morphometric analysis. Three specimens, including one for which the femur is actually missing, is not a very large sample.
- Could Figure 4 be improved to look more 'professional'? Follow the style of figures provided as supplementary material.
- Line 13: 'at the Heroldsberg' should be 'at Heroldsberg'
- Line 41: 'Geological setting' not 'Geologic setting'
- Line 44: 'geological' not 'geologic'
- Line 102: 'onmire'?
- Lines 117, 169, 546 (twice): 'osteologically' not 'osteological'
- Line 159: 'sometimes' not 'sometime'
- Lines 544, 546: 'histologically' not 'histological'
The article is clear and on the whole well-written. There are however a few typos which I've listed in my general comments below.
I also wonder why the figures illustrating the juvenile neural arches (which are central to the whole paper) are treated as 'supplementary figures' while the far less important figures of the whole adult skeletons are included in the main paper. Consequently I had to download these sepparately and presumably that would be the case with the final publication. Given that peerJ is an electronic publication, there are no limits on space and it makes no sense to sepparate out these figures (except for the foil map which may be too large to include in the main pdf) so please include them in the main paper.
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Generally I agree that the results support the conclusions however I think that the authors fail to emphasize the possibility that closure of the neurocentral sutures could have occurred particularly late in ontogeny, when adult size had been reached, or nearly reached. This reduces the amount of developmental plasticity that can be inferred. In particular I think the statement that the immature individuals would have reached a size greater MSF 5B is unsupported. It is entirely possible that growth in these late stage juveniles was already slowing drammatically and that size did not increase all that much while the neurocentral sutures closed.
There are a few minor points that need revising but do not affect the results or conclusions of this paper:
1. Juvenile Plateosaurus has been found before. The MCZ at Harvard have a nice juvenile Plateosaurus skull from the Fleming Fjord Formation of Greenland. However I do not know if this skull was illustatrated and /or reported in the account of the fauna:
Jenkins, FA et al. 1994. Late Triassic Continental Vertebrates and Depositional Environments of the Fleming Fjord Formation, Jameson Land, East Greenland (Meddelelser om Grønland - Geoscience No. 32)
I do not have access to a copy of this paper at the moment. The authors should check to determine wether or not the juvenile was reported before making the claim that the remains reported in this paper are the first juvenile Plateosaurus remains to be reported.
2. On line 31 Yates 2003 is cited as the authority for Plateosaurus gracilis. However I did not describe the species (Huene 1908 did that), I merely re-enstated the species as a member of the genus Plateosaurus (repeating an action already taken by Huene in 1926). Additionally the Yates 2003 paper cited in the references is the wrong one. It should be:
Yates AM. 2003. The species taxonomy of the sauropodomorph dinosaurs from the Löwenstein Formation (Norian, Late Triassic) of Germany. Palaeontology 46(2): 317-337.
3. On line 35, Prieto-Marquez and Norell (2011) should be cited as they have also weighed into the Plateosaurus species debate and ressurect the old name Plateosaurus erlenbergiensis (not that I agree that it is distinct from P. engelhardti).
4. The phrase 'ossification centre' as used (on lines 569 and 595-596)is potentially confusing as it is generally used to indicate a point or region within an individual bone around which ossification occurs during development. I would rewrite the sentence on 569 along the lines: "This indicates a pattern of suture closure spreading from more than one vertebral position." The sentence on 595-596 also needs to be rewritten for clarity.
5. Lastly there are a few typos that need correcting (there are probably more that I didn't catch)
Line 8. Sauropodomorpha needs to begin with a capital letter.
Line 154. Should read "how many animals are represented"
Line 156. Should read "two juvenile animals"
Line 302. should read "not preserved"
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The manuscript of Hoffman & Sander presents the description of juvenile specimens of the basal sauropodomorph Plateosaurus engelthardti, from the locality of Frick, Switzerland, and attempting to add support to the current hypothesis of developmental plasticity in this species and also the taphonomic scenario surrounding the bonebed this specimens were found.
The manuscript is well written, clear and concise, and the descriptions are accurate.
I find this manuscript interesting because juvenile specimens of basal sauropodomorphs are scarce. To date, embryos or juvenile specimens of basal sauropodomorphs are known only from few taxa (Mussaurus, Massospondylus, Lufengosaurus, and Yunnanosaurus). Hence any new study of basal sauropodomorph juvenile specimens adds valuable information. Besides, if the taxonomic validity of juveniles presented in this contribution is correct, this is the first report of P. engelthardti juveniles.
Considering all the above exposed, I recommend the publication of this manuscript in PeerJ after a minor revision.
I found, however, some minor issues that the authors must consider before publication in PeerJ.
As the authors pointed out, a key issue surrounding hypothesis of developmental plasticity is that the sample derived from the single species. There is consensus that the identity of the Frick specimens belong to a single species (regardless of the nomenclatural controversies) with some variations related to intraspecifc variation, sex dimorfism, etc. (e.g., Klein and Sander, 2007). Nonetheless, as the material described herein has not been published before (as far as I know), it would be reasonable that the authors devote some lines to justify the assignment of the material studied to Plateosaurus engelthardti and not just saying: "it belongs to P. engelthardti because all the material from Frick was previously assigned to P. engelthardti". What I mean with this is: if you notice similarities between this new material and the previously published material from Frick, just pointed out in the paper. This is of parmount importance when attempting to test/reinforce such interesting hypothesis like the developmental plasticity. To solve this, you can either add a new heading like "Assignment of juveniles to P. engelthardti" (or something like that), or just make some comment within the descriptions when necessary. This will give more support to the developmental plasticity hypothesis.
Apart from this, I noticed no comparisons with other taxa in the descriptions. Again, pointing out differences (if present) with other taxa, or with other Plateosaurus species will give more support regarding the assignment of the juveniles to P. engelthardti, and hence, more support to the developmental plasticity hypothesis.
The remaining comments are inserted in the PDF file.
I think there will be not necessary another round of review, but, if necessary, I will be glad to make a final review.
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Chelsea representatives have reportedly met with the adviser of Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini as the west London club look to find a suitable replacement for interim boss Rafa Benitez.
While there has been plenty of speculation that Jose Mourinho would be approached about a return to Stamford Bridge, it seems as though it is a former Real Madrid manager who could end up in the Chelsea hot seat.
The Telegraph reports that the representatives of the 59-year-old had a meeting in Paris last Friday with Chelsea officials in order to find out whether he would be prepared to make the move to the Premier League.
Pellegrini has done a fantastic job with Malaga, last season leading the side to a top four finish and this year helping the club reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
They were just minutes away from sealing a place in the semi-finals but two late goals from Borussia Dortmund broke Spanish hearts.
However, it is not just with Malaga that Pellegrini has excelled as he previously enjoyed great success with Villarreal as he turned the minnows into a side regularly competing in Europe's elite competition.
Having excelled with Villarreal he was handed the reins at Real Madrid but was given just a single season as an all-conquering Barcelona side made it a season to forget for Los Blancos.
Pellegrini, who hails from Chile, has never managed in a country where Spanish is not the native language but he does speak English and it seems Chelsea are prepared to test his skills in England.
The Telegraph has stated that he has a €4m buy-out clause in his current contract with Malaga which runs until the end of next season.
There is also the fact that he would be a much cheaper option than Mourinho, with reports suggesting that Pellegrini would look to receive around €5m a year, while the former Chelsea boss would demand an annual salary close to €14m.
With Malaga still suffering from financial problems, and with reports emerging that Pellegrini is owed wages by the club, it could be that the Chilean sees Chelsea's interest as the perfect opportunity to move to a club who are financially secure and can offer him the chance to compete for major honours.


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Some clients are regulars, many are on fixed income, some come just once or twice and then life gets better. "It's great and it's sad that our program is successful" says coordinator Susan Tupling. "It meets a community need, and it's rewarding for the volunteers. We know almost all the clients by name."
Ev's Kitchen feeds body and soul the last Friday of every month with a hot lunch and warm hospitality. Just three guests showed up for the first meal in March 2012; now there are at least a dozen who enjoy everything from stew to soup and sandwich to a turkey dinner in December. Everyone from any walk of life is welcome. Some come with empty stomachs, some, including a widower who came one day last year just to talk, because they're lonely and love the company. One satisfied guest, suffering from illness and depression, remarked before Christmas "that's the one good meal I'll have this month."
Ev's Kitchen and Food for Life constantly improve as we listen and learn from our guests. In December, everyone went home with a tin of homemade baking. Over 50 people received warm winter coats donated by the church. Soon there may be a community cooking project. As word spreads about these programs, we're seeing many more ways to share with hands and hearts.


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Equity funds have missed out on the £1.7bn net retail sales for UK products in the month of August, instead suffering £629m of outflows, according to the latest Investment Association figures.
In contrast, fixed income saw £1.2bn of inflows.
The flows figures comes as the FTSE 100 continues to rally, edging towards 7,000 on Monday as the pound plunged in response to Prime Minster Theresa May setting a Brexit deadline.
Hargreaves Lansdown senior analyst Laith Khalaf says bond funds were the winners from the post-Brexit fund bounce, despite the asset class yielding very low.
"Investors clearly decided not to fight the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, and to just go with the flow.
"That has certainly been the right call since quantitative easing was introduced seven years ago, though bonds are yielding ever less, while monetary policy is surely bumping up against the law of diminishing returns."
Equity outflows, which were led by European and specialist products, have slowed from £2.2bn outflows in July. For the same month last year, equity funds experienced £890m.
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Tilney Bestinvest managing director Jason Hollands agrees with Khalaf but says bonds might not look as appealing as they used to be in the next months.
He says: "With share price valuations looking quite rich across most developed markets, caution by investors is understandable but with bond yields at very low levels, indeed negative in some cases, traditionally defensive asset classes are also unappealing and may not prove quite the safe haven many assume.
"The gush of liquidity provided by central banks in recent years has led to a very high degree of correlation in equities and bonds and this could in turn also lead to a synchronised sell-off at some future point."
The most popular sector in August was Targeted Absolute Return, which saw £480m of inflows.
Overall, industry funds under management reached a record high of £1trn in August, but IA chief executive Chris Cummings warns that caution remained a trait among investors.
He says: "Net retail sales were £1.7bn [in August], reversing the Brexit related outflows of the past few months. However, caution is still evident as retail investors continue to prefer fixed income and absolute return strategies to traditionally more risky equity products."


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Above: An aerial view of the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands covered in snow right down to sea level on Feb. 7, 1976—the last time measurable snow fell at sea level in the San Francisco Bay Area. Image credit: Courtesy of Art Frisch, San Francisco Chronicle.
A strong flow of cold air filtered over California on February 18-21, 2018, prompting the National Weather Service to issue rare snow advisories for coastal portions of the state, even saying that "snowflakes in the air may be possible at sea level". Due to a lack of moisture with the system, the expected snowfall at sea level never materialized (although non-accumulating snow fell at Eureka for an hour on the evening of February 18).
So just how rare is accumulating snowfall at sea level in California? In fact, snowfall at sea level locations in California is even more rare than snowfall along the U.S. Gulf Coast (aside from coastal Florida). In the climate of the past several decades, one can expect to see snowfall somewhere along the U.S. Gulf Coast about once every five years. The return rate for snowfall at sea level in central and southern California is probably more like once every 20 years, and that span appears to be getting larger (see below).
The synoptic (large-scale) situation usually in place when snow does fall at sea level in California is a powerful upper-level low sliding down the U.S. West Coast and retrograding just far enough offshore to enhance the flow of moisture from the Pacific inland and atop the low-level cold air. Figures 1 and 2 show an example of these surface and upper-level features in early February 1989. This storm resulted in the heaviest sea-level snow event in modern California history, with the coastal town of Klamath (18 miles south of Crescent City) picking up an astonishing 19.5" of snow on February 3-4, with a maximum depth of 8".
|Figures 1 and 2. Surface (left) and upper-level (right) weather maps valid at 12Z (7 am EST) February 4, 1989. The upper-level map shows the height (in decameters) of the 500-millibar pressure surface . Note that Eureka is reporting snow showers at this time (4 am PST) and that a 1056-mb surface high pressure dome sits over British Columbia. This is the type of scenario that can bring coastal snowfall to northern and central California. Image credit: NOAA/NWS.
|Figure 3. The 500-mb map valid at 0Z (4 pm PST) January 21, 1962, the last time that snow fell in downtown Los Angeles. This rare configuration is the type one might expect to see in association with snow falling at sea level in southern California. The 500-millibar heights are shown here in feet rather than decameters. Image credit: NOAA/NWS.
The records
Below is a list of the greatest single snowfall events for sites along the coastline (or bays) of California. All locations are at or below 100 meters in elevation (about 330 feet). The periods of record vary for all the sites, but all go back at least 75 years. Because measuring snow accurately can be a challenge even where snow is a frequent occurence, the veracity of the reports for some of the lesser-known locations is open to question, although the figures do appear on the official COOP forms as submitted by local weather observers. The list is arranged geographically from north to south.
|Figure 4. Table of single-storm record snowfall events for selected locations along the coast of California (or near sea level in the case of Berkeley).
Of course, snowfall in the coastal mountain ranges above 1500 – 2000 feet is almost an annual occurrence. What IS rare is snowfall at sea level, even in northern California.
Los Angeles
Needless to say, the snow history for both Los Angeles and San Francisco is quite detailed, with plenty of photographic and anecdotal evidence.
The biggest L.A. snowstorm in official records occurred on Jan. 19-20, 1949. A series of intense cold waves swept across the entire West during that month, with most sites in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho experiencing their coldest month on record. Not only did it snow (twice!) in southern California that month, but Las Vegas picked up an amazing 16.7" of snow.
|Figure 5. A rare color photo of the snowstorm of January 19-20, 1949, in the Monterey Park community of San Gabriel (elevation about 750 feet). The three inches of "snowfall" reported in downtown L.A. was actually mostly graupel, or soft ice pellets produced by intense updrafts in relatively cold air. Image credit: Courtesy of the Monterey Park History Collection, Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library.
Another famous month for cold and snow in coastal Southern California was January 1932. Los Angeles picked up an official 2.0" of snowfall on January 15. Curiously, December of the same year also brought record snowfall to portions of California, including coastal sites such as Big Sur and Fort Ross well north of Los Angeles. Bakersfield, in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, experienced its all-time greatest snowfall of 4.0" on Dec. 11, 1932.
Climatologist Maximiliano Herrera notes that snowfall occurred in Los Angeles in 1882 (when snow was also reported in San Diego), January 1922, and February 1937.
|Figure 6. The campus of the University of California, Los Angeles, was blanketed under a couple of inches of snowfall following the storm of Jan. 15, 1932. Note how the campus appears to practically be in the countryside at this time! Image credit: Courtesy of the Security Pacific National Bank Collection, Los Angeles Public Library.
San Francisco
Not surprisingly, San Francisco has experienced more snowy days than Los Angeles, although most of the city's greatest snowfalls occurred in a relatively short period—the 1880s and 1890s. Here is a list of those accumulating snows during those two decades:
3.5" on Dec. 31, 1882
1.5"-2.0" on Feb. 7, 1884
3.7" on Feb. 5, 1887 (the city's greatest snowfall, with 7" reported in the western part of the city)
0.1" on Jan. 16, 1888
1.0" on March 3, 1896
Since 1900, there have been only two official reports of accumulating snow in downtown San Francisco: Dec. 11, 1932 (0.8") and Jan. 15, 1952 (0.3"). However, photographic and anecdotal evidence shows that measurable snow fell at low elevations in the city on Feb. 28, 1951, Jan. 21, 1962, and Feb. 7, 1976. Mr. Herrera notes that accumulating snow was reported in downtown San Francisco in 1858 as well.
Peter Hartlaub put together an excellent recap of San Francisco snow events, published by the San Francisco Chronicle in 2011.
|Figure 7. A rare photograph of San Francisco's greatest snowstorm in progress on Feb. 5, 1887. An official total of 3.7" was reported downtown, with up to 7" in the hills west of the city center. Image credit: San Francisco Chronicle Archives.
What does the future hold?
It has been a long time since snow fell in San Francisco (February 1976, when a 1.0" accumulation occurred) and Los Angeles (January 1962, when flurries brought only a trace of snow).There is some speculation that sea-level snowfall in Los Angeles is unlikely to occur ever again, or at least in the foreseeable future, as a result of the city's urbanization combined with global warming. A 2016 entry by Nathan Masters in KCET's Lost LA series provides a superb analysis of the reasoning behind this idea, as well as an excellent recap of Los Angeles snowfall history.
Unfortunately for snow lovers living along the coast of California, you may have to wait a long time until the next opportunity for snow arrives!
Christopher C. Burt
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|Swedish Yule Goat. Bit small, isn't it?
Well, it's not far away. I have been mainlining Christmas songs in my singing groups (one of them since October) and I thought I'd share a few of my favourites here, after the rip-roaring success of The Bitter Withy. Panic ye not, no folk music here - we are in the popular music world.
I have few traditions at Christmas, and most of them have fallen by the wayside. I used to play two albums on Christmas morning. On a turntable, obviously. One song from each of those for you - first, from Phil Spector's Christmas album, here are The Ronettes singing Sleigh Ride. (I do like it when people post videos of artists singing a different song.)
And from Bing Crosby's White Christmas, here are Bing and the Andrews Sisters singing Mele Kalikimaka.
Isn't that festive?


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My sister was pondering the question "Where to buy mason jars?" Then after a while she came to me with it, but I didn't know either. We got to talking about when our grandmother used to can everything when we lived in Virginia and that really added fuel to the fire. Then, we got our other sister in on it. It's funny how memories can make you want to recreate something from the past. As far as where to buy mason jars goes, we had no idea, so we started by asking friends. Luckily that got us a start and we were off and running in three different directions. It helps when there is more than one person looking. Going to stores and calling can be very time consuming by yourself.
Where to Buy Mason Jars
One of the easiest places to find mason jars is at the local grocery store. Just take a look while shopping for food. No need to make a special trip and you can ask the manager to special order them if you want more. However, some grocery stores don't carry mason jars or any type of canning jar.
The next place is a Walmart Super Store and Target, although some carry them and some don't. It is wise to call if you're not going there for anything else. The ones by me had them, but those by my sister didn't. Also, check out Hardware stores and Dollar Stores we saw some at Dollar General, however, they only carry a few you know how crowded it is in there.
If you're a second hand store junkie then why not add mason jars to your list. My sisters and I love flea markets and thrift stores. So, we went together on this trip. We even found some of the old blue mason jars and many different sizes of mason jars. There were Ball jars too! It is best to go and not call because the people who work there are usually too busy or whatever to look.
Where to Buy Cheap Mason Jars
You can buy cheap mason jars at several places online. The first place we looked for cheap mason jars was on ebay. There we found some antique mason jars and other interesting finds as well. It's just plain fun to shop at the ebay antique auction!
Craigslist is another great place to shop for cheap mason jars and other types of canning jars. Placing an ad for mason jars is a good idea too. There are people who have oodles of canning jars gathering dust in their basement who would love to sell them to you, but they don't know you want them.
One more place to try is Freecycle. They are a non-profit organization whose goal is to divert reusable goods from landfills. You never know what other goodies you might find at Freecycle.
Now, if someone asks you where to buy mason jars you know what to tell them.
Mason Jar Uses
When you buy mason jars keep in mind that they have many uses. For most people canning is what comes to mind, but with some creative thinking it's hard telling what you can come up with. Here are some ideas for uses of mason jars:
*Fill with favorite treat as a gift
*Plant a plant or replant a plant
*A centerpiece for parties
*A vase for fake or real flowers
*Fill with potpourri
*Make candles
*Holder for pens, pencils, office supplies
* Saving change
*Storing most anything
Now, you not only know where to buy mason jars, but also ideas on how to use them.