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MANIPAL – Doctors at Manipal Hospital in India have taken Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament Francis Zaake off oxygen support, his family has revealed.
Mr Zaake has been at the specialist hospital for nearly three weeks, seeking treatment following alleged torture he suffered at the hands of security operatives in Arua on August 13.
Although he has largely been on oxygen support in the hospital's Intensive Care Unit since he was brought there, his wife Bridget Namirembe on Wednesday said there has been a remarkable improvement in the MP's health.
She revealed that he is now able to breathe on his own but with a lot of pain.
"His current situation right now is that he is still unwell with pain around the neck, lower back, head and the lower limbs, he is off oxygen. So, let us hope for the best," she said in a telephone interview.
Last week, Ms Namirembe revealed that doctors had found foreign substances in the MP's blood and on Wednesday, she said a blood analysis is currently underway to ensure that the lawmaker receives thorough and complete treatment.
Zaake is among 35 people, including MP Robert Kyagulanyi, aka Bobi Wine, who were charged with treason following the stoning of the Presidential convoy in Arua during the chaos that marred the municipality by-election on August 13th.
Zaake was among the MPs, including Betty Nambooze, who were badly injured when security operatives stormed Parliament in the chaotic debate that surrounded the passing of the Constitution Amendment Bill, who led to the removal of the age limit of the president from the constitution.
At the time, Zaake spent several months out of the country for treatment and it is believed that the injuries he sustained then were reopened in Arua.


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my love, I'd like to be a poet…
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my love, I'd like to be a poet,
grand and brilliant and wise,
my love, I'd like to have a bit more,
then just a body I despise
my love, I'd like to write a book,
that would be oh - so successful,
my love, I'd like to have a future
that seems more than just distressful
my love, I'd like to be academic,
and read words upon words in my life,
my love, I'd like to have intellectual discussions,
and not alone with myself a strife
my love, I'd like to be oh - so beautiful,
with lips rosy and a pretty face,
my love, I'd like to catch your eye,
and have in your heart a place
my love, I'd like to find some peace,
some purpose, some happiness,
my love, I'd like to bring some calm,
inside my mind, that mess
My love, I'd like to be all yours,
but those are words that have been chewed,
in too many mouths, they lost their taste,
so I stay silent in my solitude
my love, do I have the right to call you that,
if you've never been a lover of mine,
with an aura so eerie and beautiful,
and a soul like sweet cherry wine
my love, I hope I am enough,
for you to love, for you,
and I hope my memory might never fade
into the unknown blue
my love, I hope, I love and like a lot,
and wish it to be true,
but honestly, I dream so much
because I need a way to get through
my love, I dream and wish and hope,
and imagine my perfect future,
but truth be told, I hardly know,
my way through current days torture
my love, I can't tell you that you're my sun,
for her fire is brutal and pained,
but the light you give, in my life at least,
burns away all the things that are stained.
my love, I'd like to be somebody,
and that's the human thing to aspire,
but to be somebody I have to have,
a heart, a heart full of fire
My love, how do I tell the world,
that that fire long burned to ashes?
My love, how do I tell the world,
the world that left me with gashes?
My love, I fear that I'll die unknown,
and I don't think I'd be able to cope,
because my writing shows fragments of my soul,
the last ones left that are able to hope
my love, today it's more than enough,
if you tell me I'm a poet,
and I need neither published book nor reviews,
in my heart, I feel and know it


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BOSTON, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Santander Bank, N.A. announced today it has raised its prime rate from 4.75% to 5.50%, effective July 27, 2022.
Santander Bank, N.A. is one of the country's largest retail and commercial banks with $102 billion in assets. With its corporate offices in Boston, the Bank's nearly 8,600 employees and nearly 2 million customers are principally located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Madrid-based Banco Santander, S.A. /zigman2/quotes/202859081/composite SAN +1.72% - one of the most respected banking groups in the world with 155 million customers in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. It is overseen by Santander Holdings USA, Inc., Banco Santander's intermediate holding company in the U.S. For more information on Santander Bank, please visit www.santanderbank.com .
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Creating independence with Social Security
On July 4, we celebrate our nation's independence. For nearly 85 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence. We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Today, applying online is a convenient way to apply for benefits.
You can go online to apply for:
►Retirement or Spouse's Benefits — You must be at least 61 years and nine months in age and want your benefits to start in no more than four months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retireonline.
►Disability — Apply for disability at www.ssa.gov/disabilityonline. You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you:
1. Are age 18 or older.
2. Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record.
3. Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
4. Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. If your application was recently denied, our Internet Appeal application is a starting point to request a review of the determination we made at www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/appeal.html.
►Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs — Some people need assistance with the cost of medications. Apply for Extra Help at www.ssa.gov/i1020.
►Medicare — Medicare is federal health insurance for people 65 or older, some younger people with disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease. If you are not already receiving benefits, you should apply within three months of turning age 65 at www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement.
►Supplemental Security Income (SSI) — SSI is a federal income program funded by general tax revenues, and it is designed to help aged, blind and people with disabilities who have little or no income. You may be able to apply online if you meet certain requirements. See if you can apply online for SSI at www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi.
Kyllé D. McKinney is an Alabama Social Security public affairs specialist.


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In You Are Never Alone, pastor and New York Times bestselling author Max Lucado will show you that you're stronger than you think because God is nearer than you know. You'll be comforted by the living, loving, miracle-working God who doesn't think twice about stepping into the thorny thickets of your world to lift you out.
When life feels depleted, does God care?
When I hear him say "No", does he have a response?
I'm facing an onslaught of challenges, will he help?
When life grows dark and stormy, does he notice?
I'm facing the fear of death, will he help me?
The answer to the life-giving miracles in the Gospel of John is a resounding yes. Do you know them? Do you believe in Jesus who has, not only power but a passionate love for the weak and wounded of the world? Do you think he cares enough about you to find you in the lonely waiting rooms, rehab centers, and convalescent homes of life?
You and I long for Someone who will meet us in the midst of life's messes. We long to believe in a living, loving, miracle-working God who won't think twice about stepping into the thorny thickets of our world and lift us out.
If this is your desire, take a good look at the words of John and the miracles of Christ and see if they don't achieve their desired goal: "That you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name" (Jn. 20:31).
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New movies, books and albums for summer 2022
We're all about music, books, and entertainment, but for some reason putting "summer" ahead of these things just makes them better. Summer music, summer books and summer entertainment are a whole new level of fun! Again movies and TV shows at music book drops and releases, there's a *ton* of projects coming out, so keep scrolling for everything you need to know about this summer's pop culture.
What to watch
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RevengeJuly 29
When radio host Ben travels to Texas from New York after the death of his girlfriend, he has more than he expected. When he learns that his whole family thinks she was murdered, Ben decides to help them investigate what happened. This dark comedy thriller stars BJ Novak, Ashton Kutcher and Dove Cameron.
Other Summer TV Shows and Movies
There are tons of movies and shows coming out this summer, from the long-awaited drop in stranger things 4 May 27 at Where the Crawdads sing the 15th of July. No matter what genre you prefer, this year's entertainment is packed with captivating worlds and characters, and we can't wait to dive into them. Discover all our summer movie recommendations!
If you like powerful women, check out our stimulating streaming guideand for adaptation fans, we have our favorite shows and movies based on books. If you're crazy about fashion for TV shows, check out our Emily in Parisand External banks style guides during your Netflix session.
What to listen to
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Tate McRae's i thought i could flyMay 27
With hits like "You Broke Me First" and "She's Everything I Want To Be", there are millions (including us!!) eagerly awaiting McRae's album. While his music is upbeat and pop, we love how relatable and vulnerable his lyrics are, and how they make us feel less alone.
Albums to be released summer 2022
Harry Styles' latest album released totally put us in a summer mood. And there are a lot of amazing albums coming out this summer. Head over to our Spotify profile for our Beach Days Playlist!
- June 3: Poste Malone, Twelve karat toothache
- June 3: Angel OlsenHighligths
- June 10: BTS, Evidence
- June 10: Grace Ives, janky star
- June 10: Carrie Underwood, Jeans & Rhinestones
- June 17: Yaya Bey, Remember your North Star
- June 24: Regina Spektor, House, before and after
- June 24: Conan Grey, super evil
- June 30: Blink-182, sunny days
- July 15: Lizzo,Special
- July 15: Noah Cyrus, The hardest part
- July 22: Her & Him,Melt Away: A Tribute to Brian Wilson
- July 29: Maggie Rogers, Abandonment
- August 19: Madonna, Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones
What to read
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counterfeit by Kirstin Chen, June 7
Ava is a rule-following Chinese-American lawyer who seems to have the perfect life. In reality, his world is collapsing. When Ava reconnects with her college roommate Winnie, whom Ava hasn't seen since Winnie dropped out 20 years ago, she learns that Winnie's newfound confidence and luxurious life are attributed to a counterfeit scheme: it imports near-exact replicas of luxury handbags. Winnie needs someone with an American passport to help her with her business. But when they get into trouble, Winnie disappears again and Ava has to pick up the pieces.
Other summer books
Whether you want an easy read on the beach or a completely bizarre murder mystery, there are so many titles to dive into this summer. We can't wait for our B+C book club to dig book loversbut if you get caught up in all things Emily Henry, ccheck out our full list of summer books. Looking for TikTok recommendations? We also have BookTok book recommendations! Do you like female authors? Thesestimulating readingsare only for you.
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You've met people who have won lots of awards throughout their lives. When they were young, they had awards and ribbons crammed onto every horizontal space of their bedroom, dripping from the shelves. If they were particularly accomplished, those awards were displayed on the mantel for visitors to see. Those kids walked with an extra spring in their step, because they knew they were winners.
I was not one of those kids. The only ribbons I won at the mandatory track meets I attended were green and labeled me "participant." Honestly, why even give out a ribbon that just says "I was there." I won plenty of certificates for exemplary reading (and one engraved award, in high school, that my mom still displays in the living room, if you can believe it), but there were no trophies or little statues to proclaim my worth as a human being.
But today, I'm a winner. My blog has been nominated for the Sunshine Award. I'm pretty sure that means I'm awesome. (I might be overcompensating for years of not winning anything, but I hope you'll forgive me my excess.) What is the Sunshine Award? It's an image of an orange gerbera daisy that bloggers give out to other "bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere."
And all I have to do is follow three simple rules:
- Thank the person who gave me this award in a blog post (this one, in case you were wondering).
- Answer the questions listed below.
- Pass on the award to 10 deserving and inspiring bloggers, inform them, and link to their blogs. That last bit might take me a while (I'm new to linking), but I'm determined to succeed. After all, I'm a winner!
So, first of all, I need to thank Life in a Notebook for nominating me for this award. It really made my day. I'm fairly new to the blogosphere, and it's nice to have positive feedback in the form of an orange gerbera daisy!
Now the questions:
- Favorite Color: It depends on my mood. Most of the time, green works for me, but I also love red, blue, and yellow.
- Favorite Animal: I think meerkats are pretty dang cool.
- Favorite Number: 4
- Favorite Drink: If you go by what I drink most often, that answer is iced tea (unsweetened). I also like scotch (which I don't drink very often at all) and good red wine (particularly syrah).
- Facebook or Twitter: I use Facebook to keep in touch with my family and share photos, but Twitter has its uses as well.
- Your Passion: My husband and daughters, for sure. I love to read, and I spend a lot of time with my nose in a book, but I'm passionate about my family.
- Giving or getting presents: Giving, although I'm pretty bad at it.
- Favorite Day: Tuesday
- Favorite Flowers: I love tiger lilies and daffodils.
Now the pass-it-on:
I want to recognize the bloggers who have positively and creatively inspired me. That's way more than 10 bloggers, by the way, so I arbitrarily chose 10 to list here. Other than #1, who got me started on my blog, these are in no particular order. 🙂


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Do you know about therapy treatments? What are the benefits of therapy and do you have any idea about its methods? If you have no experience with online therapy treatment then you should find out through this article. Below is a brief review of the benefits and importance of therapy. Therapy treatment can be used by any member of your family. This therapy is very effective for those who are constantly busy. If you suffer from any physical problem then you can take online therapy sitting anywhere in your busy life. I think this is a great benefit for you so don't miss this opportunity, learn more about our online therapy treatments here.
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Have you ever heard of the naming of this therapy treatment? Online therapy treatment is a term that is very familiar to you, but you have never reviewed it extensively. Online therapy treatment can be useful in your life in one way or another so you should spend a little time to know about this treatment. You or any member of your family constantly suffers from minor ailments for one reason or another. You may spend a lot of money just to buy medicine. I think it's completely curable even after using the medicine. So why are you wasting your money just buying medicine? The only way to treat these ailments is through therapy which you can do online at home. Many people think that therapy is very expensive. If you want to get physical therapy treatment then it may cost you a lot of money but online therapy treatment requires very little money. Spending this little money is not a difficult thing for you to get back to physical peace.
If you decide to take online therapy treatment for your disease then you should know about a trusted website. I am going to show you a website which is a very popular site for online therapy treatment all over the world. The website primetherapist.com is so popular that people who have undergone online therapy treatment know this site very well. This website plays a significant role in providing online therapy. Where thousands of clients flock every day to take therapy treatments. You can do your therapy treatment through this website. Because for a long time this website has been coming up with therapy treatments with utmost confidence and honesty. So if you take therapy treatment through this website then you will not suffer any financial loss. The only best choice for most people right now is treatment online. Now people no longer want to rely on drugs. Also, since it is under online service, anyone can avail this service very easily. Therapy treatment is suitable for people of any age so anyone in your family can take this treatment.
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I was absolutely appalled the first time I read this story:
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A T-ball coach allegedly paid one of his players $25 to hurt an 8-year-old mentally disabled teammate so he wouldn't have to put the boy in the game, police said Friday.
Mark R. Downs Jr., 27, of Dunbar, is accused of offering one of his players the money to hit the boy in the head with a baseball, police said. Witnesses told police Downs didn't want the boy to play in the game because of his disability.
Police said the boy was hit in the head and in the groin with a baseball just before a game, and didn't play, police said.
"The coach was very competitive," state police Trooper Thomas B. Broadwater said. "He wanted to win."
How sorry of a human being do you have to be to do such a thing? My heart just broke for the 8 year old and his parents. What would posess someone to stoop so low? It's a T-ball game for 8 year olds, for Heaven's sake! Is there no arena sacred any more, no place free of the disgusting influence of overly-competitive parents?
If it were up to me to mete out justice, Mr. Downs wouldn't be able to venture outside without fearing a ball inbound towards his head or groin for the rest of his life.
Fortunately, I don't run the world. I imagine it would be a far harsher place. Good thing God's in charge.


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POMONA (CNS) - A bicyclist was hospitalized in grave condition this morning after he was struck by a vehicle in Pomona.
The crash was reported at 9:31 p.m. Sunday in the area of Fairplex Drive and Arroyo Avenue, according to Pomona police.
Arriving officers found the man unresponsive and severely injured on the ground in traffic lanes, police said. Paramedics took him to a hospital for treatment.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigating officers, police said. The driver was determined not to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
The cause of the crash was under investigation. Anyone with information was asked to call the Traffic Services Bureau at 909-802-7741 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Love, Hate, & Pinterest
Pinterest. Do I love it? Do I hate it? I just can't decide. Before Pinterest, I stuffed my kids' backpacks with classroom donations like Kleenex boxes and Clorox wipes every August. I know how much teachers appreciate little gestures like this, and it always made me feel warm and fuzzy inside. Then I joined Pinterest… I truly had no idea that some families assemble "Back-to-School-Cakes" … Continue reading Love, Hate, & Pinterest


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'Twas the night before voting
and all through the land
the voters were restless
and thought, "the lever in my hand
can begin to change
the direction of the nation
back to the Founders' vision
and away from this Far Left abomination."
And so tonight we rest before tomorrow's hard work of turning the nation around. New Jersey, Virginia, and upstate New York, District 23: the eyes of the nation are upon you. You are the modern-day equivalent of Paul Revere, leading the charge, showing the way, and alerting the nation to what is coming. Say "no" to ballooning deficits, exploding debt, monumental taxes. Say "no" to a $2 trillion government takeover of health care. Say "no" to cap and trade, the biggest tax increase in the history of the world. Say "no" to bailouts and opt-outs and trillion dollar political buy-offs. Say "no" to the stealing of your freedoms and the rape of the Constitution.
Say "yes" to Chris Christie in NJ, Bob McDonnell in VA, and Doug Hoffman in NY-23. They are reformers who will act on the message we send by putting them in office.
Say "enough" to the ravaging of this country under the Democrats.
Your vote is the most powerful thing you have. Exercise it tomorrow, and with it, say "we're mad as hell, and we're not going to take it anymore."


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BARBARA MCMICHAEL | Powerful probe of our social safety net
While the City Slept — Eli Sanders
Viking — 316 pp. — $28
Years ago, I once got some grief for writing an unenthusiastic review of a book by a famous local crime writer. The book was rife with details, and to my mind it was nothing more than a gore-bloated exercise in degeneracy. Other than shock appeal, the effort didn't offer much. Since then, I've tended to keep my distance from the true crime genre.
But Seattle journalist Eli Sanders has written an exceptional new book that cannot be ignored. "While the City Slept" is an account of the 2009 sexual attack inflicted on a lesbian couple by a black stranger who had broken into their home. The horrific episode, which happened in a neglected neighborhood on the fringes of Seattle, resulted in the death of one of the women and the scarring of the other woman for life.
There's plenty of lurid grist here for a writer to exploit, but Sanders moves the narrative beyond turpitude and the "tsk-tsk" factor to explore a painful and damning story about three lives that might have been spared from this tragedy.
He begins by acquainting us with the two victims of this crime. We get to know and like Teresa Butz and Jennifer Hopper individually, long before they meet one another. By the time they do, it seems inevitable that they would find in each other their soul mate. But just as they are planning their commitment ceremony (this was before gay marriage was legalized in our state), the unthinkable happens when Isaiah Kalebu breaks into their home and attacks them, mortally wounding Butz.
Kalebu is caught, tried and convicted.
Sanders covered the crime and the trial for The Stranger and won a Pulitzer Prize for it.
He could have stopped there and rested on his laurels. But instead of leaving us with the comfortable conclusion that once the deranged young black man had been put behind bars for his crimes, society was a safer place — Sanders demonstrates that this is a fallacy.
As he did with Butz and Hopper, the author goes back to the beginning of Kalebu's life, tracing the trajectory of a bright little boy who was subject to repeated emotional and physical abuse, who had behavioral troubles that were red-flagged in school, who showed increasing signs of disruptive behavior as a youth and began engaging in criminal activity — and yet never received any meaningful intervention despite repeated pleas from his family and institutional observations that it was advisable.
Sanders exposes a tattered social safety net. He investigates our overburdened court system. And he questions a society that has adopted the penny-wise but pound-foolish approach of building more prisons instead of funding the programs that could provide early intervention and support services for people like Kalebu, keeping them out of trouble in the first place.
This was a tragedy of the first magnitude, and Sanders makes clear that it's on us to understand the problem and to find the will to fix it.
The Bookmonger is Barbara Lloyd McMichael, who writes on books, authors and publishers of the Northwest. She can be reached at email@example.com.


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In this special Regulatory 911 episode, we sit with 5 amazing guests representing Unincorporated Clatsup Couty Oregon, Atlanta Georga, Marco Island Florida, and Steamboat Springs Colorado to discuss the ongoing problems they are facing regarding short-term rentals in their municipalities.
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Rules are changing by whims and the hard hand of government and our guests talk about what it's like on the front lines.
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The expectations with regard to the forthcomming report of the RBI Board sub-committee - looking into the micro-finance industry and its working – are rapidly rising with even the Hon Finance Minister of India stating that he is also waiting for the RBI report in order to finalise the regaulatory structure for MFIs in India.
Talking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Friday, The Hon Minister said, "The Union government will finalize a regulatory architecture for microfinance institutions after a central bank-appointed committee submits its report in January. Despite the crisis the microfinance industry is facing in Andhra Pradesh in the wake of an ordinance aimed at prescribing stricter norms for the sector, it would be prudent to wait for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) report." Mr Mukherjee further said "the government's aim was to establish a framework for the microfinance industry where the interest rate on loans would not be exorbitant and coercion would not be part of the recovery process."
And never before has a committee assumed such significance, especialy from the perspective of the Micro-Finance Industry in India. Whether it is the Hon Finance Minsiter of India or The Orissa State Government or the Ministry of Finance, they have categorically said that, they are waiting for the RBI report and will look at it before deciding on the nature of regulation for MFIs in India.
So, what exactly are some of the expectations from this RBI report for various stakeholders? Here is what I hope will happen…in terms of the specific issues that the report will touch upon…and this has been compiled by talking to a wide range of stakeholders in India...
First and foremost, the RBI report is expected to provide substantive details on the cost of micro-finance delivery and the justification (or lack of it) for the supposedly higher interest rates for this 'door step banking' . And while doing so, I hope it demystefies the 'higher interest rate argument' as a myth and puts the interest rate arguments in proper perspective. It would also be useful if the report provides a range of interest rates according to an MFI's life cycle and identifies a suitable band where in interest rates are affordable for the client and yet sustainable for the MFI – all the while stressing that MFI operations need to become progressively efficient and benefits of this efficiency passed on to the end user client
Second, various stakeholders are hoping that it will provide information with regard to the actual lending and collection practices of MFIs. Here, the sub-committee must offer its opinion and clarify whether, the so called lending and collection practices are legally correct, ethically sound and morally approipriate – especially, given that MFIs are dealing with a very vulnerable set of clientele and selling a product that is (perhaps) the most attractive on the face of this planet. An additonal requirement here is that the RBI report will have to comment on extent to which MFIs have indulged in multiple lending (using shared JLG and clients) and also engaged in coercive recovery practices and also how widespread are these phenomenon in various parts of AP and India. In the process, the report must also define and operationalise relevant indicators for future use so that the above issues (of multiple lending and coercive practices) can be dealt with by clear cut regulatory/supervisory requirements (including mandatory financial literacy programs by MFIs to counter multiple lending led growth etc)
Third, the report is also expected to look into the Corporate Governance aspects of MFIs including prevalence of related party transacations, transparency on MFI ownership, opaquity (if any) in executive decision making at MFIs, board functioning etc and all other such Governance related matters and identify weakness and systemic laspses that would need redressal from a governance perspective. It will also have to recommend suitable changes to the (pending) RBI circular on corporate governance and also ensure that it is implemented by the NBFC MFIs.
Fourth, stakeholders are also anticipating that the committee look into the current state of the systems in MFIs – MIS, HR, Finance and Accounting and other required systems – and comment on their strengths and adequacy (from the perspective of the burgeoning growth in the last few years) and suggest minimum requirements for functioning as an MFI, gaining access to priority sector bank funds and tapping the secondary and primary markets.
Fifth, the committee is also expected to look at the Corporate Governance and Compensation relationship for the MFIs, especially, keeping in mind the lessons from the global financial crisis and current controversies with regard to MFI compensation in India.
Sixth, the report is expected to comment on whether self-regulation in micro-finance has worked and whether it can work – from the perspective of the 2005/6 AP crisis and the Sa-Dhan code of conduct, the Kolar crisis and MFIN code of conduct and the present day crisis etc.
Seventh and last but not the least, the RBI report should also look at the need for a credit bureau and examine whether a credit bureau maintained by the MFI Association is indeed a workable and practical idea from the perspective of conflict of interest and related issues
While the above are not by any means an exhaustive set of issues that need to be examined by the RBI sub-committee, they certainly represent a crucial set of aspects that the committee could use as a starter's set…I will post further on this, as and when more issues are identified...
Have a Good Weekend and I will make part 2 of yesterdays post tomorrow…
Tomorrow: The Key to Getting Micro-Finance in India Back on Track Lies with Establishing the Right Incentives for Various Stakeholders…Part II


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This is for the STL files needed to print Aloy's Spear – as used by Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn.
These files are the same ones we use for our 3D Printed kit – so you can be assured that these files actually print!
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Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes is not your average, run-of-the-mill food. In fact, we collaborated with top avian veterinarians, nutritionists and behavioral consultants to create a recipe that gives your bird the best of both worlds — taste and texture and solid nutrition, too. Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes' nutrition matches that of most pelleted diets, so it can be fed as a main meal. Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes has 50% pellets so it also makes the perfect "bridge" food to wean your bird off of seeds and onto pellets; many birds will eat pellets after eating Fruit Delight Avi-Cakes.
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The XRH01Z delivers 0-950 RPM, 4,700 BPM, and 1.7 ft. Ease-of-use and efficiency features include 3-mode operation (rotation only, hammering with rotation and hammer only), a large 2-finger trigger for more convenience and greater comfort, and a depth adjustment guide for increased drilling depth accuracy. The Makita 18V LXT® Lithium-Ion battery charges faster and works longer than standard lithium-ion batteries, giving you and your cordless tools unmatched performance and productivity to take on the most demanding applications. The Makita 5.0Ah battery has a category-leading charge time of only 45 minutes, so it spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger.
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The charger communicates with the battery's built-in chip throughout the charging process to optimize battery life by actively controlling current, voltage and temperature. The result is category-leading battery charge times, which means the battery spends more time working and less time sitting on the charger. (note: also charges 14.4V Lithium-Ion batteries). The item "New Makita XRH01Z 1 18V LXT SDS plus Brushless Rotary Hammer Drill 5.0 Ah Kit" is in sale since Thursday, June 11, 2020.
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This article is focused at explaining the differences and similarities between Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum Network.
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Just recently, Binance launched its own smart contract enabled blockchain network called Binance Smart Chain (BSC) which is parallel to the decentralized exchange focused chain, Binance Chain (BC).
Since after the launch, the common error has been users either sending binance coin (BNB) or BC based tokens (BEP2 and BEP8) to BSC.
Another common error is users sending BC or BSC tokens to an Ethereum (ETH) based network address instead of sending it through the BSC network address.
So we have arranged some similarities and differences between these two, to enable you, send and receive the BNB through the Ethereum network and the BSC without errors.
Similarities Between Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum Network.
- Both start with the address prefix '0x'.
- Both are compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
- Addresses of both networks work on both explorers.
- Both networks work on Metamask.
Differences Between Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum Network.
- BSC tokens are called BEP20 while ETH tokens are called ERC20 tokens.
- BSC address though it has similar address format with ETH won't bring out the ETH wallet balance of an ETH address on its chain explorer neither will BSC bring out the same for ETH on its network.
- We have etherscan.io explorer for ETH network and bscsan.com for BSC network, all built by Etherscan Team.
Quick Facts: BC is different from BSC Both don't have the same address format but both chains are based on Binance Coin (BNB). Sending or Receiving on Binance Chain will require address and memo but on BSC it doesn't require address and memo.
Read Also: Beginners Guide to Binance Spot Trading: What is Spot Trading and How to Use it on Binance.
How to Successfully Send and Receive Binance Smart Chain Tokens and Binance Chain Tokens
BC Tokens are known as BEP2 and BEP8 (mini tokens) while BSC Tokens are known as BEP20 Tokens.
BNB on BC is the same in value but not the same in network structure or tech with BSC. Sending or Receiving BNB on the BC to the BSC directly might lead to loss of funds or asset loss. You might as well get an 'Invalid Address Error'.
You can easily swap between both parallel chain networks by depositing either of the parallel network tokens on the Binance Exchange and withdrawing the needed chain token in return.
So now you have gotten a quick glimpse of all the blockchains involved including BC, BSC and Ethereum Network.
So while BC is focused on decentralized exchange trading, BSC is focused on smart contracts automation, DApps and building for the DeFi ecosystem.
BSC solves the underlying network gas fees synonymous with Ethereum network at a very lower fees and higher speed in transaction.
Things to Note About BSC and Ethereum Network:
Any DApp built on BSC will only take BEP20 tokens same way any DApp built on Ethereum Blockchain will only take ERC20 tokens and other compatible token standards based on Ethereum Blockchain.
For someone looking to trade Ethereum (ETH) on DApps like BSCswap, PancakeSwap, BurgerSwap etc and other BSC based Swap. The person will have to use BEP20 Ethereum, that is Ethereum created to run with BSC known as BEP20 ETH. Represented in one of the pictures above.
Same goes with other tokens like BTC, XRP, EOS, MONERO, TRON etc. All must be the correct BEP20 version of the needed token in other to work with the BSC network DApp (decentralized applications like BSCswap).
On Ethereum, DApps include Uniswap, Mooniswap which is only compatible with Ethereum Blockchain. If I'm to send BNB to it, I will need ERC20 BNB just like the one shown the picture above.


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Iran, Russia highlight importance of Syria talks
EghtesadOnline: Iran and Russia, the two allies to Syria, on Thursday discussed conditions in Syria and said Syrian talks in Astana, held on the initiative of Tehran, Moscow and Ankara, are significant.
In a video conference, Iranian and Russian parliamentary delegations, also discussed various aspects of Iran-Russia cooperation with Syria to fight terrorism and efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
According to ILNA, chairman of the Majlis (Parliament) National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, Ala'eddin Boroujerdi, and two MPs, Morteza Safari Natanzi, and Ramezanali Sobhanifar, represented Iran and the chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Federation Council (upper house) of the Russian State Duma, Senator Konstantin Kosachev, Upper House MP and the head of Russian parliamentary group of Iran-Russia friendship, Igor Morozov, and the First Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council Committee for International Affairs, Vladimir Dzhabarov, represented Russian in the video conference.


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Wednesday, 30 August 2017
Sacred Path Art
I put a call out on facebook recently looking for artists as I was seeking a particular image.
This lady was recommended to me - Amanda Lindupp who runs Sacred Path Art.
The wild boar is my life long spirit animal guide and I wasn't actually looking for an image of him but fell in love with this print.
The print was posted out to me extremely quickly and even included a little thank you note from Amanda on a green man card.
Highly recommend this lady and her beautiful artwork - you can find more information here:
and her etsy shop
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PAINTED IN 3 TALENTED LADIES. CHILDREN PLAYING IN THE COURTYARD.Height 24 ins or 61 cm tall. Rim 7 ins or 18 cm diameter. Base 6 ins or 15 cm diameter. Body 29 ins or 74 cm around / biggest part. P/S flowers and stand not included. Please see more oriental vases. The item "VINTAGE CHINESE VASE TALL SATSUMA MORIAGE PORCELAIN ORIENTAL 24 INS TALL" is in sale since Friday, May 1, 2020.
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- 1 JCPenney Customer Experience Survey
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American Ford Signs page 2
Genuine Ford Parts - Rare green, blue and white, 2 sided
porcelain. Ford oval in center. From Canada. 28" x 18".
Genuine Ford Parts - 2 sided blue and white porcelain. Marked
'Property of Ford Motor Co. Veribrite Sign Chicago'. 24" x
16-1/2". From the 1930-40s.
Genuine Ford Parts
- Oval 2 sided, blue & white porcelain. marked - 'Property of
Ford Motor Co. Samuels Signs, Chatanooga' 24" x
16-1/2". 1930-40s.
Genuine Ford parts - Oval painted steel. Blue & reflective
white. 20-1/2" x 27-1/2". From the 1940-50s.
Genuine Ford Parts - 2 sided, blue and white painted steel.
24" x 16-1/2". 1930-50s.
Ford - Oval 2 sided blue and white porcelain. marked 'Property of
Ford Motor Co, Veribrite Signs Chicago' 33" x 23".
Ford - Oval 1 sided blue and white porcelain with grey porcelain
on the back. Has 18 holes around the edge. 1930-40s.
Ford Oval - 1 sided blue and white porcelain, reverse colors.
39" x 25" 1920-30s.
Authorised Ford Dealer - Oval shaped, 2 sided blue and white
porcelain. Marked 'VEC.C.T.' 40" x 24" From the
Genuine Ford Parts - Ford is written in very thin script. Oval
blue and white painted steel. From Southeastern states. 24"
x 16-1/2". 1940-50s.
Genuine Ford Parts
Stockist - Two sided blue and white porcelain oval. 35" x
24-1/2". Used in Canada and Australia. From 1930-40s.
Mobiloil E for
Ford cars - 'Make the chart your guide' Black, white and red
porcelain with image of gargoyle. It is marked - 'This sign is
the property of Vacun Oil Company and is loaned only on condition
that the user guarantees to dispense from the container to which
it is attached only the genuine Gargoyle Mobiloil of the grade
indicated' It is 9" x 11". From the 1920s.
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11" tall. Smallest is 12" x 10". From the
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PSMO chain meat cheese steak kicked behind
2 Comments · Posted by beerorkid in me make food
So with the PSMO there is a hunk on the side that is really fatty, but the awesome meat is there. I got prob 10 ounces or good meat out of the first PSMO. I took the little bits for the sammich tonight and saved the meaty hunk for the next sammich.
some of it as a bit thick so I smashed it down with a mallet and some cling wrap.
A bit of clarified butter and olive oil mixture. I have tried many cheese steaks before and I try to keep them no too greasy. But when I eat a cheese streak the grease is what makes it good. So I hardly skimped.
Wrapped the slightly charred hunks in foil and moved to the mushrooms.
I hollowed out the ghetto Russ's sammich bun, squirted a bit of butter on it and broiled it to a golden brown.
chopped up the meat and tossed it in with the shrooms at the end to warm it back up. Assembled the sammich with some provolone and broiled it to melt the cheese.
The meat was amazingly tender and even though it had some fat in it you would never notice. I made it kinda small and did not finish since I had plans for my second attempt at scampi. I am looking forward to lunch tomorrow for sure.
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I think Darth Vader purposely severed limbs in order for the Inquisitorius to feel hatred, and push them further into the Dark Side of the Force. But I still find the image funny that he did so just because he's an amputee as well.
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NE 27, Steelers 24
It was a heck of a roller coaster. You go from a complete high, thinking you scored. The ball just bounced their way, that's it. It's one game. It's not the Super Bowl. We got a lot of games left. – Cam, from his post game interview.
If you are still feeling down after the loss, listen to Cam's interview-well worth it!
Steelers Nation went wild when they saw Ryan Shazier and his family at the game.
Cam was thrilled too saying, "I wish he was out there with us".
Wishing the best to the Ryan!
Cam had his 10th sack of the season today, along with two hits on Brady, and a pass defensed. He was considered for Steelers Player of the Week honors, which went to Le'Veon Bell.
Congratulations to Cam on his huge accomplishment. He is the first Steelers player since 2010 to reach double digit sacks in a season. And, there is still time to add that total this season!
Watch the sack HERE.
Read more on the game.
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No year is ever complete without the cliché of the clichés' "year in review." Here at Eye on the East, however, we don't like clichés and there will be no year in review. We are a blog that doesn't focus on what I like to call "bulk posting" (posting just to boost numbers and those cliché year in review charts) or so-called quantity, but rather hope to be targeting quality instead. Continue reading "Eye on the East Wishes you a Happy New Year (this is not a Year in Review)"
Light a Candle for Beirut…. and the World
Beirut is anything but a stranger to violence, yet the world (and even some Lebanese) have gotten used to Beirut being a synonym for bombs and destruction. However, when the violence hits other parts of the world, the world listens more closely, condemns more strongly and pledges to fight the source of this terror with even greater resolve. Continue reading "Light a Candle for Beirut…. and the World"
"Please Don't Forget Me!" "!بشرفكن ما تنسوني"
On September 16, yet again, Beirut's Martyrs' Square and some of the main roads leading to Lebanon's Parliament building came back to life. The families of the Lebanese soldiers kidnapped by Daesh were reiterating their endless calls for the government to bring their sons, brothers and fathers back alive. Others were protesting against the government's failure to resolve the garbage crisis in a sustainable and environmental way. But everyone was there demanding that the political class meeting under the guise of an unconstitutional, worthless, ineffective so-called national dialogue, start listening to its people, be held accountable, even step down and have mercy on a country they have used and abused for far too long. Continue reading ""Please Don't Forget Me!" "!بشرفكن ما تنسوني""
What Went Wrong in Libya? Everything.
Whether it is the rule of militias, the rising influence of the Islamic State (IS – Daesh) or the tragic fate of migrants fleeing the scourge of war off its coast, Libya is once again in the international headlines. Then again, Libya has always been newsworthy, but there always seems to be something else overshadowing it. Continue reading "What Went Wrong in Libya? Everything."
Time to Re-Evaluate the War against Daesh
We all knew that Daesh was capable of horrible things. However, the death by burning to which Jordanian pilot Moaz al Kasasbeh was subjected to broke through a morbid threshold I believe very few of us, if any, thought would happen. This isn't to say that the other killing methods (decapitation, execution, drowning, etc..) used by the so-called Islamic State are any less brutal. But we dealt with them by exercising a degree of denial, if only because of the sheer number of times they have and continue to occur and more importantly, as a coping mechanism to deal with the horrors of Daesh at our doorsteps. Continue reading "Time to Re-Evaluate the War against Daesh"
Eye on the East wishes you a Happy New Year
Having welcomed 2015 from the agitated waters of the Mediterranean Sea, especially when looked upon from Beirut, Eye on the East wishes a Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones. May 2015 be all that you wish for and more. And may it be a much better year for those who truly deserve it, those who battle sickness, misery and indignity, who have lost loved ones or are waiting for them to come back, wherever they may be, for those who flee death and violence and for the children who suffer, for childhood should be about anything by suffering.
Continue reading "Eye on the East wishes you a Happy New Year"
This is Tripoli
Last week, Tripoli was a war zone. Today, it is a city like any other.
Last week, Tripoli seemed a world apart from the rest of Lebanon. Today, some decided to bring it a bit closer to where it belongs, back to rest of Lebanon…
Operation X
Almost two months since the U.S. started bombing Islamic State (IS) targets in Iraq, less than a week since the U.S.-led offensive in Syria for the same purpose, and the operation appears to be nameless.


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There's more to Canggu's food scene than smoothie bowls and avocado these days. Between Berawa, Batu Bolong and Echo beaches, you can eat your way from Tahiti to Texas.
Vietnam: Pho Hwitta
Craving pho (Vietnamese noodle soup)? This quiet little fusion place, with views across Canggu's rice fields, serves some of Bali's best. Think a rich, meaty broth, slurp-tastic noodles and ample accompaniments with nary a hint of sweet soy sauce. 8 Jln Pantai Berawa; fb.com/phohwitta
Australia: Milu
Sibling of Umalas' evergreen Nook, Milu's breezy colonial-style space merges seamlessly into the stepped rice terraces around it. They're open into the night, but it's their breakfasts that shine, with eggs Benedict as good as you'd get in Melbourne. Jln Pantai Berawa; fb.com/milubynook
Tahiti: Mai Tai
Love poke? Take your South Pacific raw fish fetish to the next level with Mai Tai, which majors in Tahitian cuisine. Tuna arrives in styles such as carpaccio to Tahitian ceviche, while the sticky fruit and coconut cream pudding known as po'e is to-die-for. 100 Jln Batu Mejan; maitaibali.com
Italy: Pizza Fabbrica
You don't need to spend a fortune to eat pizza in the heart of Canggu. The sauce is on point and the wood-fired bases are thin; and if the prosciutto doesn't tell you the owners come from Italy, the Nutella dessert calzone (a type of folded pizza) certainly will.Jln Batu Mejan; fb.com/pizzafabbricabali
United States: Goodwood Smokehouse
From the saddles at the bar to the can in the cavity of the barbecued beer-can chicken, Goodwood could hardly be more Texan if it tried. The handmade pickles and sides add a hearty, down-home feel and the hot link sausages make for a spicy, salty and greasy feast. 21 Jln Pemelisan Agung; goodwoodbali.com
Indonesia: Satu-Satu Coffee Company
The great-value menu at this airy but urban-feeling café is thoroughly international. The coffee, however — brewed using methods from V60 to French drip — comes from the Sudana family, which has been growing the magic beans in Bali for over 30 years. 31 Jln Pantai Berawa; satusatucoffeecompany.com
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COMO cometh
The latest (and long-awaited) addition to COMO Hotels and Resorts' Bali portfolio, COMO Uma Canggu opened on Echo Beach in February. Opt for healthy fare at its beachfront restaurant, or check online for deals on their entry-level rooms. comohotels.com/umacanggu
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UPDATE: Bison softball team repeats as Class AA champs
BUTTE – Great Falls High softball coach Mike Coleman said it firmly after the Bison lost their semifinal game to Billings Senior on a walk-off home run by Kara Conway on Friday: "We didn't come here to finish third."
Or second, for that matter.
And they didn't.
The right arm of junior righthander Annie Toon worked 19 innings on Saturday afternoon, and the Bison bats came alive to help produce three straight victories, including a 7-0 three hit shutout of Billings Senior in the championship game of the Class AA State Tournament at Stodden Park.
The Bison finished the season with a 24-2 record and a 46-2 record over the past two championship seasons.
Toon pitched every inning of the three-game set, starting with the 13-0 blanking of Billings West to get them in the championship round against Billings Senior. She then she went the distance in the 5-4 win over Senior in the first title game, before she twirled the three-hitter in the finale, striking out six and handing out zero free passes.
So … when is her right arm going to fall off?
"I don't know," she said with a laugh. "I made a joke to my coaches that we maxed on Tuesday, and my arm was pretty sore then, but (trainer Judi) Rowe did an awesome job taking care of me.
"She messaged my arm out and everything."
She retired the first 11 batters she faced before Jensen Keller ripped a single up the middle of the diamond with two out in the fourth. She also gave up a safety to Jada Ontiveros in the fifth, and a leadoff double to Keller in the seventh.
And that was all. She got a pair of strikeouts from Lauren Gordon, who homered twice off Toon in the first title game, and retired Kara Conway all three times she came up, including a fly ball to Mady Ray to end the game.
Six of the seven Bison runs in the final came off the long ball, with Sarah Conway's solo shot on the second pitch of the game off Ontiveros putting the Bison ahead for good.
"Oh, I knew we knew we had it, right there," the senior outfielder said afterward. "I was just thinking that I messed up last game (she went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout).
"I didn't hit very good, and I had to make up for in the last game."
Being a senior, she appreciated the way her teammates battled back after Friday's 8-5 loss in the semis.
"It always feels better to come back and win it like that, after you mess up and lose," Sarah Conway added. "It was amazing."
Seniors Shea LaRocque and Ray also ripped big flies. LaRocque crunched a three-run job in the third inning that stretched the lead to 5-0, while Ray homered with Mo Sunchild aboard in the fifth.
"I just wanted to make sure I worked hard for them," LaRocque, a senior first baseman/pitcher, said. "I'm just so grateful for how much effort they put in and how welcoming they've been of me since I was gone last year."
The fact that this was her last high school game hadn't hit her yet.
"No, hasn't yet," she added. "I'm still riding this high right now."
Coleman, reminded of his comment of the previous day, summarized things in just a few words: "That's true, and they proved it, too."
Great Falls High 7, Billings Senior 0 (Championship Round, Game 2)
Senior 000 000 0 – 0 3 2
W – Annie Toon. L – Jaida Ontiveros.
GFH – Sarah Conway 1-4, Annie Toon 1-2, Morgan Sunchild 1-4, Rachel Porter 2-4, Mady Ray 2-4, Shea LaRocque 2-4, Skylar Anthony 1-2, Ryen Palmer 0-3, Stephanie Jablonski 0-1, Kylee Stoll 0-4.
Senior – Laurel Kilgore 0-3, Lauren Gordon 0-3, Jensen Keller 2-3, Dacee Zent 0-3, Cassidy Venner 0-3, Kara Conway 0-3, Jaida Ontiveros 1-2, Kennedy Venner 0-2, Allison Nyquist 0-2.
2B – Keller. HR – Conway, Ray, LaRocque. RBI – Conway, Ray 3, LaRocque 3.
Great Falls High 5, Billings Senior 4 (Championship Round, Game 1)
Rachel Porter cracked a two-run home run in the top of the seventh to provide the difference as the Great Falls High softball team forced a winner-take-all title game Saturday afternoon.
The Bison defeated Billings Senior 5-4 in the opening game of the title round to stay alive in the Class AA state tournament at Stodden Park.
Porter's blast came following an Annie Toon walk to lead off the frame, as the Bison rallied to defeat a Bronc squad that handed them a walk-off loss in the semis on Friday.
Senior's Lauren Gordon put the Broncs ahead 3-0 with a pair of homers in the first and third innings, including a two-run shot in the opening stanza.
A two-run home run from Skylar Anthony tied the contest at 3-all with two outs in the fourth.
Toon earned the victory in the opening game of the title round, giving up eight hits and four earned runs with two strikeouts and two walks.
Senior 201 000 1 – 4 8
W – Annie Toon. L – Kennedy Venner.
GFH – Sarah Conway 0-3, Annie Toon 1-3, Morgan Sunchild 0-4, Rachel Porter 3-4, Mady Ray 1-4, Shea LaRocque 1-4, Ryen Palmer 1-3, Skylar Anthony 1-2, Kylee Stoll 1-3.
Senior – Laurel Kilgore 1-3, Lauren Gordon 3-4, Jensen Keller 0-4, Dacee Zent 2-4, Cassidy Venner 2-4, Kara Conway 0-3, Jaida Ontiveros 0-3, Kennedy Venner 0-3, Allison Nyquist 0-3.
HR – Porter, Anthony; Gordon 2. RBI – Porter 2, Palmer, Anthony 2; Gordon 3.
Great Falls High 13, Billings West 0 (lo, West finishes third)
Junior Annie Toon twirled a one-hit shutout, while Sarah Conway and Mady Ray went deep as Great Falls High went back to the championship game of the Class AA State Tournament with a 5-inning, 13-0 win over Billings West Saturday morning at Stodden Park.
Toon took a perfect game into the third inning before giving up a two-out walk to Shea Dolan and a single to Lauren Blaschak.
The Bison (22-2) got all the scoring they would need in the first when Rachel Porter singles home Mo Sunchild.
Conway ripped a two-run homer in the fourth that made it 12-0, while Ray's solo shot in the fifth was the final run.
West 000 00 – 0 1 3
W – Annie Toon. L – Kinzee Koch.
GFH – Sarah Conway 1-3, Annie Toon 1-4, Morgan Sunchild 1-3, Rachel Porter 2-3, Morgan Sukut 0-1, Mady Ray 3-4, Ryen Palmer 0-2, Shea LaRocque 2-4, Skylar Anthony 2-2, Kasie Logan 0-1, Kylee Stoll 1-3.
West – Lauren Blaschak 1-2, Morgan Stoppel 0-2, Kinzee Koch 0-2, Mckinsey Matthews 0-2, Chloe Nelson 0-2, Emma Balsam 0-2, Sydney Nelson 0-2, Halle Spring 0-2.
2B – LaRocque. HR – Conway, Ray. RBI – Conway 2, Toon, Sunchild 3, Porter 2, Ray, Palmer, Anthony 2.


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49. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
> Genre: Adventure, sci-fi
> Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
> Starring: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester
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> Genre: Horror, sci-fi
> Directed by: Ridley Scott
> Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt
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"With the recent COVID-19 outbreak also known as the Coronavirus , I've been feeling petrified. This virus is a very scary outbreak that is killing thousands and hundreds by day. I feel as if I'm living history textbook content in real life. This outbreak not only scares me because NYC is being called the epicenter of the Coronavirus but, it puts those I love at a high risk. My Dad still has to go to work during these hard times. I look at it as a blessing but also a curse, I don't know what could happen which terrifies me. I respect those who are risking their lives everyday to help others. I believe we should all take precaution to keep ourselves and others that we love safe. We should follow everything the CDC suggests because it's the only way we will ever move forward from the pandemic destroying the world."
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–Genevieve Ramirez
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Regret is something most people hate
Regret is something most people fear
Then finding out what you could've been is something you never wanna hear
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Why didn't I do that
But you can't be mad at yourself
It's just not right
Everything happens for a reason and that's something you shouldn't fight
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Fed faces questions on 'data-dependence' heading into possible rate cut
The Fed looks poised to cut rates for the first time in over a decade in its next policy-setting meeting on Wednesday. If it does, Chairman Jerome Powell may have to clarify his explanation of "data-dependence" as the central bank weighs future moves.
Key data points appear to have improved since the Fed's June meeting where it held rates steady, meaning that Powell will be closely watched for how he justifies easing policy if the Federal Open Market Committee does cut rates at the conclusion of Wednesday's meeting.
UBS wrote July 24 that Powell "clearly wants to cut rates" and pointed to "downplayed" commentary from Fed speakers over the strength of data received since June.
"This data independence speaks of a desire to cut rates independent of the current state of the U.S. economy," UBS said.
An estimate-beating June jobs report and GDP print, in addition to data pointing to a robust consumer, have raised questions about whether the data truly warrant a need for lower rates for the time being.
Fed Vice Chairman Richard Clarida, who leaned on the "data-dependence" phrasing beginning at the end of 2018, has said the Fed does not need to wait until the "data turns decisively" before moving on rates.
For the Fed, telegraphing a coming rate cut as an "insurance" cut requires some judgment that data may not reflect coming risks, which aligns with the Fed's efforts to "act as appropriate" to sustain the economic expansion. But has the Fed's messaging on a rate cut been so strong that it requires overriding short-term observations in the data?
Communicating a cut
As of Monday afternoon, markets were pricing in a 76% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut, with a 24% chance of a 50 basis point cut.
UBS is one of the few shops on Wall Street predicting a 50 basis points on Wednesday. UBS said Clarida's speech right before the Fed blackout began was an effort to amplify a strong dovish tone for the July meeting.
"Communication, not data, drives our call," UBS wrote.
FOMC-voter and St. Louis Fed President James Bullard had an explanation along these lines on July 19. Downplaying the "good and encouraging data," Bullard said the economy still appears headed for a slowdown and said policymakers need to deliver on the rate cut that it had signaled in June.
"You do have to ratify that at this point and follow through," Bullard said.
Other analysts give more credit to the Fed's sensitivity to data received since June. Nomura wrote July 25 that "strengthening" data reduced the case for a 50 basis point cut in favor of a 25 basis point move instead.
"We do not believe the economy is on the brink of a recession," Nomura wrote.
Their note note pointed to voting members of the committee who some may consider hawks given their recent remarks.
Kansas City Fed President Esther George and Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren both hinted in recent weeks that the economy does not appear to need accommodation.
If the Fed lowers rates, George and Rosengren could both dissent if they feel it would have been more appropriate to hold rates steady at the current range of 2.25% to 2.5%.
Degrees of dovishness in 25 basis points
The Fed has another lever that it can move on Wednesday: the balance sheet.
If the Fed wanted to deliver only 25 basis points of cuts but send a slightly stronger dovish tone, it could also end its process of unwinding assets off of its balance sheet. Currently, the Fed is in the process of reducing its holdings of trillions of dollars of asset-backed securities and Treasuries that it accumulated to battle the financial crisis.
The Fed began "quantitative tightening" in late 2017 and had signaled earlier this year that the unwind would finish at the end of September.
But lowering rates may run counter to its goal of easier policy if it is still shrinking its balance sheet, which is generally associated with tightening conditions (although its impact on market liquidity is still being studied).
Powell left the door open to that possibility on June 19, saying "we'll always be willing to adjust balance sheet policy so that it serves our dual-mandate objectives."
Analysts are split on whether the Fed would also announce ending its balance sheet unwind early if it also cuts rates on Wednesday.
Goldman Sachs, expecting a 25 basis point cut, wrote July 22 that it expects the Fed to also announce that it will end quantitative tightening so that its actions do not "work at cross purposes."
But Société Générale's Stephen Gallagher, who also expects a 25 basis point cut, wrote July 25 that he does not expect the Fed to end the balance sheet unwind early since its planned end is just two months away.
"[A] a two-month speed up...may not be worth the mixed and confused communication after announcing wind-down plans earlier this year," Gallagher wrote.
Brian Cheung is a reporter covering the banking industry and the intersection of finance and policy for Yahoo Finance. You can follow him on Twitter @bcheungz.
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