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Hakeem has excellent strength and is a very smart route runner. He has hands so soft that dairy cows are begging him to milk them the old fashioned way. Hakeem is one of the strongest WR's in this draft and understands how to use his body to shield the defender from intercepting the ball. He reminds me a lot of Hines Ward (WR Steelers). He is very dependable and will come up with the big play when his team needs him. He is a #1 WR and will be a Pro Bowl player, core player and a fan favorite for the team that drafts him. Hakeem is just the type of WR you build your passing game around. He understands situational football and can read defenses as well as most QB's. This kid is going to be one hell of a player.
He is not the fastest WR in this draft, but we all know how speed is overrated when a player truly loves to play and knows how to play the game. By the way, I think he is at least as fast as Larry Fitzgerald (WR Cardinals) when Larry came out in the draft as the third pick in the first round of the 2004 draft.
Question. Who would you trade for right now if you had the option of Larry Fitzgerald or Hines Ward? I would take Hines Ward. Hakeem plays more like Hines than he does Larry because he is mentally tougher. He is also stronger. Hakeem looks for contact. In fact, he initiates contact. The kid has big, soft hands but he is still able to make contact then catch the ball. He has good quickness and can get deep with double moves. When he catches the ball, he is very tough to bring down. Hakeem plays with good passion and looks on film to be a very good teammate. He doesn't take your head off when he is blocking, but something tells me it's just a matter of time before he learns to do that just like Hines. Hakeem, in my opinion, is a franchise player and most will rate him lower than me because he does not have that blazing speed, but I know that speed can be overrated. Ask the Pittsburgh fans when they watch Hines Ward and Santonio Holmes! You want speed or do you want toughness and good hands? You must know what I think. I call him Hakeem (Blue Velvet) Nicks because he has that steely black and blue style of play to go along with those velvet hands. A very dangerous combination for a DB to try and cover.
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The pick: Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
What he brings: Nicks gained 14 pounds between the combine and his pro day and that is reason for concern. However, we still believe he has the ability to make an immediate contribution. He doesn't have great initial quickness, but he shows good footwork getting in and out of his breaks, and he isn't going to get pushed around by corners. Nicks also flashes fly-trap hands and the ability to make spectacular catches. His catch during the Meineke Car Care Bowl was one of the year's most impressive.
How he fits: This Giants need to provide Eli Manning enough weapons to threaten opposing defenses and Nicks will help. Steve Smith is an adequate complementary receiver, Domenik Hixon lacks consistency and Mario Manningham is a big question mark for a lot of reasons. This pick addresses an immediate need on what is otherwise a very talented roster. While Nicks may lack some of the explosive upside of some other receivers in this draft, he has the frame and tools to contribute in the Giants' offense right away.
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13. (45) New York Giants (from New Orleans)
The pick: Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia
What he brings: Sintim's going to have a hard time matching up with tight ends and running backs in the NFL, and there are also concerns about his instincts. The good news is that at 256 pounds he's big enough to set the edge and does a good job using his long arms to keep blockers off his frame. He's also an effective pass-rusher who can put his hand in the dirt and rush off the edge.
How he fits: This is an interesting pick because many personnel executives thought Sintim's best fit would in the 3-4 at the rush linebacker position, which is the same system he played at Virginia. Sintim is capable of having an impact on special teams immediately and will compete with Danny Clark and Michael Boley at the outside linebacker positions.
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28. (60) New York Giants
The pick: William Beatty, OT, Connecticut
What he brings: Beatty has all the tools; he possesses the length and agility to be a consistent pass-blocker. However, there are major concerns because Beatty is physically underdeveloped at this point. He could have problems anchoring against more powerful defensive ends at the NFL level.
How he fits: Beatty is a kid with all the tools and tremendous upside, but there are concerns regarding his physical and mental toughness. He will be forced to mature on a solid offensive line in New York. He can compete to be the swing tackle immediately and possibly grow into a starter if his mental toughness catches up to his physical ability.
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The perfect musical birthday treat, Stella Homewood invited me to her candlelit album launch gig in Lewes (in the upstairs room above the Lewes Arms pub).
Support came from Stella's best friend Louise's housemate Matthew Bird (a couple of powerful songs) and Jaime Regan (a mini-set of John Martyn-meets-Thom Yorke emotive songwriting, sounding perfectly fine without the loop pedal he usually uses, but which wasn't working that evening).
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She was accompanied throughout on acoustic guitar by old friend and local luthier Richard Osborne (whose workshop is across the road). Matthew Bird returned to play Spanish guitar on "In My Mother's Garden" (in lieu of Stella's harp playing). I joined in for the last song, "Rainbow Skies" (after hurriedly relearning it from the CD in Stella's kitchen an hour or so earlier!), happily sat on a sofa along the side of the tiny stage. No covers — just songs from Ordinary Day (and one new one about birds, which I'd not heard before), all as beautifully rendered as could be. The audience listened attentively (a nice change from what seems to be the norm these days), and even the noise from the street below (Stella suggested opening the windows as it was getting quite stuffy up there) just seemed to anchor the magic of Stella's words and melodies in the "real world", rather than being annoying or distracting.
A recording of this may eventually surface (mine was lost due to file corruption, but Colin was filming, and someone from the local Oyster Project was recording so that disabled residents of Lewes could also hear our Stella!)
The whole event made me feel incredibly proud of her for what she's accomplished in recent years (having drifted away from songwriting and performance for quite a long time after the Spacegoat years). The next day we wandered around a village-fête-type event in The Paddock across the road from her cottage with Colin and Louise. This was a fundraiser for the Waterloo Bonfire Society (these Bonfire Societies being a big part of Lewes local culture). All the traditional English stuff: hoopla, tombola, coconut shy, crockery smashing, etc. (but no Dwile Flonking, sadly!)...and persistent drizzle (of course). Stella suddenly remembered that it was at the same event a couple of years ago where she timidly asked Porchlight Smoker, a Brightonian country/bluegrass-type band, if she could sing "Wildwood Flower" with them, the first time she'd sung in public for quite a few years. A satisfying way to complete the loop before getting the train back to Canterbury.


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JUPITER, FL, May 27, 2015 – Scientists from the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) have been awarded nearly $2.2 million by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to advance an innovative approach to the treatment of obesity, a serious health problem that affects more than one-third of all Americans.
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Obesity, especially when combined with type 2 diabetes, leads to conditions including coronary heart disease, stroke, hypercholesterolemia, fatty liver, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, certain cancers and various other diseases. If current trends continue, the number of Americans who are obese could reach 50 percent by 2030, according to the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. According to Britain's Fiscal Times, the estimated cost of obesity in the United States is already $305.1 billion annually. Current medications have limited success.
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Singapore, 5 August 2009 – Sentosa's largest cluster of attractions at Imbiah Lookout just got bigger with the launch of the eleventh attraction today, which is aimed at nature lovers, families, students and anyone with a keen sense of curiosity!
The Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery is an information hub for guests of all ages to learn skills to become a "nature detective". From interesting facts and colourful exhibits spread out in a two-storey indoor information gallery, to the wildlife and habitats thriving in the great outdoors, there are tools all around on Asia's Favourite Playground to help guests sharpen their instincts and enable them to uncover intriguing surprises that nature has in store.
"Nature and Fun go hand-in-hand at the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery to create delightful experiences and take learning to a new level", said Mike Barclay, CEO, Sentosa Leisure Group.
"Located on the fringe of the Imbiah forest, the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery is our portal to the great outdoors for all generations to discover and enjoy. The forest is full of life and guests will likely uncover something new each time they venture out, so every visit will be different."
At the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery, our guests become "nature detectives" by using their senses to observe, classify, compare, and infer from the surroundings. They can learn to identify species of birds and insects through the sounds that the wildlife make, as well as the 'clues' they leave behind. Our "nature detectives" can also get acquainted with the various habitats and rocks that are found on Sentosa. Sentosa will be rolling out a series of educational programmes targeted at schools. These programmes incorporate activities to promote skill-based and experiential learning. The hands-on activities are designed to evoke critical and creative thinking amongst students while they have fun.
Set within a diverse environment, the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery is literally a 'living classroom' for experiential learning. Everything in and around the forest can be used in each educational journey. Even the building that houses the information gallery has a story to tell as it is a former monorail station that has been preserved and transformed into the S$5.5 million dollar nature attraction.
The former monorail system took visitors on a scenic journey over the forest canopy, and it is then ostalgia of this popular ride through the greenery that inspired the design of the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery. What was once the monorail track now also forms the bridge that links the nature gallery with the Imbiah rainforest.
Over the years, Sentosa has committed to preserving the island's historical landscape and nature heritage amid many new developments on the island. Many of the older buildings on Sentosa have architectural and historical significance and play an integral role in our history. These historic icons have been thoughtfully conserved, giving them a new lease of life. Some of Sentosa's conservation partnerships include the Tourism Academy at Sentosa, Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa, the Sentosa Resort and Spa, and more recently, Capella Singapore, which comprises two restored 1880s colonial-era buildings.
Sentosa is also committed to keeping the island 60% green by actively preserving and enhancing the island's natural environment. Sentosa is home to more than 30 heritage trees, Singapore's largest collection. There are eight different nature reserve habitats, 134 species of birds and dozens more rare species of flora and fauna. Efforts are also underway to enrich the forested areas on Sentosa and restore them to a primary status where increased biodiversity creates a lush environment for wildlife to thrive.
Since November 2007, over 20,000 plants and native species have been planted in aid of this cause. About a dozen schools have sown the seeds for a greener future by actively participating in this tree planting campaign under Sentosa's "Grow Our Nature Heritage" programme. Through this process, we hope to nurture in the young a sense of ownership and stewardship for the environment.
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Housed in a former monorail station within Sentosa's largest cluster of attractions, the Sentosa Nature Discovery gallery is a hands-on journey of discovery, where nature and fun go hand-in-hand.
The exploration takes place indoors and outdoors. A gallery of interactive exhibits will whet appetites for all things nature, before guests go out into the forest via a linked walkway to feed their curiosity about the birds, insects, wildlife and the different habitats and plants that can be found on Sentosa. Guests will pick up nature detective skills which they can use anywhere they go. Sentosa Nature Discovery, a portal to the great outdoors for all generations to discover and enjoy!
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I've been in a horrible, horrible book drought. With all the changes going on, I haven't had time to seek out new titles, and the one I did find, I couldn't make myself pick up. So, I wasn't reading. At all.
Thankfully, this past Friday, a teacher friend and I went to Scholastic's Warehouse Sale. Browsing among all those books, with a clear purpose in my head (finding books that will appeal to my new student population) re-energized me about reading young adult literature. I tried to focus on finding relevant titles to my new population along with beefing up my historical fiction and mystery sections in my classroom library.
I spent over 150 dollars. I got 25 dollars off with my coupon, but still. I came home with a big 'ole box of new stuff. Once I got home, I didn't even wait to start reading. So, without further adeiu, here's what I read over the weekend:
Runaway Twin, Peg Kehret
Sunny finds herself longing to find the twin she was separated from at age 3. So she runs away from her foster home, the first one she's felt good about in years, and sets off on a cross-country adventure to find her twin. She finds her twin, but the reunion leaves much to be desired in Sunny's mind. A good, quick read.
Stalker Girl, Rosemary Graham
This title has been on my radar for a bit, but I never picked it up until I saw it at 50% off at the warehouse sale. This book is intense. I sucked me into the character, Carly, right away, but not because I related with her, or because I wanted to be her friend (a measure I often use with characters) but because I wanted to take her by the shoulders and shake some sense into her. The downward spiral she takes is terrifying.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Mark Haddon
I'm still working my way through this one, but It's been around for a long time and I never got around to reading it. Is that bad of me? I'm enjoying it so far.
The Truth About Truman School, Dori Hillestad Butler
A book about bullying, specifically, cyberbullying. A good, quick read, which points the redundancy of the term cyberbullying. As one character states "Isn't bullying bullying regardless of the form it takes?"
What are YOU reading?
It's Monday What are you reading hosted by Teach Mentor Texts and Book Journey.


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Nick Jonas Can Sing Lady Gaga Too!!!!!! [Video]
Lady Gaga's song 'Edge of Glory' is getting even more publicity now that Nick Jonas has gotten to it, but with his twist of course........Looks like the youngest of the Jonas brothers is building his fan even MORE now that he did a cover to Lady Gaga's song 'Edge of Glory'. According to Popcrush Lady Gaga 'Swooned' over it on Twitter saying it was just so dreamy!!! Looks like Nick has got himself a really big fan........good job Nick, good job. What do you think?


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1. Re: Simple text hyperlinking and selectable textthx1138 Jun 6, 2010 6:32 PM (in response to oladu)
I don't think you can do that. I think the only way to get that behavior is to convert it to a component and then add the interaction "go to url."
I don't want to upset you but the reality is you can't edit the mxml. If you could all you'd have to do is go into the mxml and change RichText to RichEditable text to allow selection. Before you think you can just open the file with another editor, get ready for this, they've bundled it into a fxpl project. I want to use this program more but as it is now it reminds me of a mermaid... when you want a woman you get a fish and when you want a fish you get a woman.
2. Re: Simple text hyperlinking and selectable textoladu Jun 6, 2010 8:22 PM (in response to thx1138)
Ha!ha! No worries. Just wanted to confirm the program is still not ready for prime time.
3. Re: Simple text hyperlinking and selectable textMusix4me Jun 10, 2010 7:22 AM (in response to oladu)
It is very unfortunate that in a full release program like this (even version 1), editing text and adding a hyperlink to it is relegated to secondary programs and coders. It really makes me scratch and shake my head at Adobe.
I love the idea of Flash Catalyst, but am disappointed at the limitations built in. They are often simple and basic things one would think a company as experienced and professional as Adobe would be able to include even in the beta versions.
For now, I am going to explore the published files to see if I can edit the text to add a link.
Addendum: I write this as an addendum because it is merely a partial work around that I discovered that is unique to my needs. I still have the same opinion of the situation with Adobe releasing a product inferior to their standards.
I needed a single file to be linked to within the text of my "About" page (I would have liked more, but the single PDF file suffices for basic functionality). What I did was to finish editing my text and change the text area to a button. After that I could add an interaction to the entire "About" text so that if my customer clicks anywhere in the text, it will open the PDF in another window.
Sad...even in this Forum it is so simple to link out to another page or file from within my text.
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4. Re: Simple text hyperlinking and selectable textAnsury Dec 13, 2010 7:41 PM (in response to Musix4me)
Geez. I'm truly saddened to find this thread and I'd say it's probably good proof that Microsoft/Silverlight has indeed passed Flex by in terms of design capabilties and designer tools. I never thought I'd see this happen.
5. Re: Simple text hyperlinking and selectable textarcticcoconut Jun 3, 2011 3:59 PM (in response to oladu)
Just put a button over the text. Use multiply mode to keep the text visible underneath.
InDesign sucked in v1.0 sucked, but now it's incredible. Catalyst will get there!


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Supply chain managers should live by the credo that no question is a stupid one. By asking about all areas of the organization's manufacturing process, a manager gains a better knowledge of its inner-workings and becomes empowered to make improvements where they are required.
According to a recent Insurance Journal report, Rhode Island-based insurance provider FM Global highlighted several such questions that all companies should ask when tackling supply chain management improvements.
Has risk been assessed and addressed?
All companies should look into the drivers of supply chain risk, as such threats can cause disruptions and delays that are costly in terms of both time and money, the report stated. By highlighting problem areas, companies will have a better idea of what may affect the performance of the supply chain and what can be done to mitigate and prevent the incidents from occurring in the future.
Can products be designed to reduce risk?
In some cases, according to Insurance Journal, the products themselves can help reduce the effects of numerous risks. Obviously, a simpler product will be better prepared the weather delays as its parts can most likely be manufactured quickly. However, it's important that companies don't lose sight of product quality when addressing this area.
How high of a priority is collaboration?
Hopefully the answer to this question is something to the equivalent of "very high." These days, collaboration can serve as the No. 1 factor in improving supply chain community management. That's because working more closely with suppliers and vendors, often through business integration initiatives, will give an organization greater visibility into the supply chain's inner-workings.
Does the company have a backup or disaster recovery plan?
Unfortunately, companies can plan, mitigate, collaborate and identify all the risks they want, but the truth is that disasters happen. That's become obvious this year with the incidents in both Japan and Thailand. What matters, however, how a company responds when it's put in a tough spot. It has to be sure that contingency plans are in place and ready to pick up the slack.
While it's important that companies keep up with supply chain management practices, that may not always be the case. According to the recently released Trends and Issues in Logistics and Transportation Study, the average company has integrated just 6.3 percent of key customers with collaboration systems and just 7.5 percent of key suppliers for sales and operations planning.


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Immune Reconstitution to Measles Virus of HIV Infected Children in Zambia
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02058927
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 10, 2014
Last Update Posted : September 18, 2014
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|Condition or disease
|Drug: Measles vaccine
This is a prospective, observational cohort study of 230 HIV-1-infected children initiating ART at public clinics in Lusaka, Zambia to measure the magnitude and quality of general immune reconstitution and pathogen-specific immune reconstitution to measles virus. Non-specific immune reconstitution will be assessed by serial measurements of the number and percentages of CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocytes, number and percentages of activated CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocytes (using cell surface staining for HLA-DR and CD38), changes in the proportions of naïve and memory CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocyte subsets (using cell surface staining for CD45RA and CCR7), and changes in thymic output as determined by TREC levels. Virologic responses to ART will be assessed by serial measurements of plasma HIV-1 RNA levels.
Within the observational study, there is a nested study of revaccination against measles virus of HIV-1-infected children receiving ART who lack protective antibody titers to assess the proportion of revaccinated children who develop protective immunity and the duration of protective immunity. Anti-measles virus IgG antibodies will be measured 9 months after initiation of ART. The results will be available at the 12-month follow-up visit and measles revaccination will be recommended to those children lacking protective antibody levels to measles virus.
|Study Type :
|Actual Enrollment :
|203 participants
|Observational Model:
|Time Perspective:
|Official Title:
|Immune Reconstitution to Measles Virus of HIV-1-Infected Zambian Children Initiating Antiretroviral Therapy
|Study Start Date :
|May 2011
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|February 2012
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|February 2012
HIV-1 infected children
HIV-1-infected children initiating ART
HIV-1 uninfected children
control group of HIV-1 uninfected children matched by age
HIV-1 infected children revaccinated
nested study of revaccination against measles virus of HIV-1-infected children receiving ART who lack protective antibody titers
Drug: Measles vaccine
measles revaccination administered at 12 months from start of ART
- Memory immune responses to measles virus [ Time Frame: 0, 6, 12, 24, 30 and 36 months from start of ART ]Memory immune responses to measles virus will be measured to characterize the magnitude and quality of immune reconstitution in HIV-1 infected Zambian children initiating ART and determine pathogen-specific immune reconstitution.
- Humoral and cellular immune responses to measles virus before and after revaccination [ Time Frame: 12, 15, 24, 30 and 36 months from start of ART ]Humoral and cellular immune responses to measles virus before and after revaccination of HIV-1-infected Zambian children receiving ART who lack protective antibody titers will be measured.
Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|9 Months to 10 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Probability Sample
Inclusion Criteria:
- Boys and girls 9 months to 10 years of age residing in Lusaka, Zambia are eligible for enrolment.
- initiating ART
- history of measles vaccination confirmed by examination of the Immunization Card.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT02058927
|Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia
|Lusaka, Zambia
|Principal Investigator:
|Carolyn B Moore, MD
|University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Carolyn Bolton Moore, MD, Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT02058927 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
R01AI070018 ( U.S. NIH Grant/Contract )
|First Posted:
|February 10, 2014 Key Record Dates
|Last Update Posted:
|September 18, 2014
|Last Verified:
|September 2014
Keywords provided by Carolyn Bolton Moore, MD, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Morbillivirus Infections
Paramyxoviridae Infections
Mononegavirales Infections
RNA Virus Infections
Virus Diseases


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|File: Altz UI for Legion08-25-17
Re: Red arrow returned ...
Hi, I don't know why, how, when, but my red arrow came back yesterday. A amazing news. cheers:) Anyway to auto update? Kinda like Curse / Twitch? maybe not.
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-19-17
Re: Rogue action bars
I only see one action bar when i play my rogue? Is this standard? ESC→Interface→Actionbars
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-08-17
Re: Import profile not working...
I haven't been able to figure out what I'm doing wrong, but ideally what would happen with this is I situate AltzUI exactly the way I want it, I change to a different class specialization (E.G. Ret pally > Prot) and the settings are identical. As it stands, it appears all settings are different for each spec I switch to. What I hav...
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-08-17
hello I like your interface a lot b...
hello I like your interface a lot but something that bugs me is the opacity in the spellbook etc, I'm really not a fan and prefer blizz style of spells, social panel (basically all panels) is there a way i can revert only the panels to the default? Aurora's function was been used in lots elements. so if you disable it, Altzui wi...
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-05-17
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Problems with red mark over the enemies
Could it be possible any keyboard shortcut to change the style of the plate? To go from big Number and arrow to traditional bar. no. you can switch style between number-style and bar-style in AltzUI config.
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-05-17
Re: Re: Re: Problems with red mark over the enemies
Sorry, but I can tell you anything more. The arrow is missing after two days. the only thing you make me know is "your arrow went to travel". and then?
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-04-17
Re: Problems with red mark over the enemies
Hi, Suddenly the red mark, red arrow, over the enemies has dissapear in my UI but only in one PJ, the other one get it yet. what what what?:confused:
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-03-17
Re: Blocking Addons
I am trying to open WeakAuras using this UI and i cant seem to do it. Am I missing a setting that needs to be toggled or what? Thanks. not sure what happened for you. :confused: Author-Paopao is a heavy WA user.
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-02-17
Re: Re: Re: Nameplates
I'm wanting the number nameplate style. https://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info19881-InfinityPlates.html https://www.wowinterface.com/downloads/info24109-EKPlates.html
|File: Altz UI for Legion08-02-17
Re: Nameplates
Hi - are these nameplates something you borrowed from somewhere else? I'm wanting JUST the nameplates, without any of the other stuff. Would you consider making a standalone package? I'm trying to separate them for my own uses, but haven't had much luck yet (I am very proficient in Java, C# and VB.Net but this is my first foray into...
|File: EKPlates08-02-17
What would I change in the config f...
What would I change in the config file to have Bar display for the nameplates above enemy units head but still show a numeric personal nameplate under my character? number style config is a global setting, so there's no config for your request. you can try to separate, or maybe i'll add this next time _(:3 」∠ )_ i...
|File: Fibonacci07-27-17
oh well, so cool
oh well, so cool
|File: Altz UI for Legion07-26-17
Re: Re: Re: Personal Resource Display
I'm just worried that if I change the resolution the UI won't look the same (a.k.a. break). If you know an alternative to keep the UI the same no matter the resolution please tell me. /fstack can see frame's name, then you can anchor it. but need to edit lua file by yourself.
|File: Altz UI for Legion07-25-17
Re: Personal Resource Display
Hi, I've been using Altz UI for a couple of months now. Very great UI. :) What I've been struggling recently is that I want to anchor the action bars to the Personal Resource Display Bar. I don't know the name of the anchor or where to find it. Thanks! dont do that. personal resource is a dynamic frame.
|File: NDui (Added some Addons/Tweaks)07-10-17
Re: UI Colors
There a way to alter the colors for the UI? I know it's based off of class colors, but is there any way to change it? try update by yourself, offical site: https://github.com/siweia/NDui
|File: QuickQuest07-08-17
http://wow.curseforge.com/addons/quickquest/localization/zhTW/ sorry for late reply (for years), i've check zhTW on curseforge, fix wrong translation will translate zhCN later
|File: rCompassCastbar07-03-17
|File: Altz UI for Legion07-02-17
Re: Scale
Anyway to scale this UI down more? Everything is rather large. Running 2560 x 1440 may need a new formula(?) for uiscale. in plan but paopao busy now again, wont be fast.
|File: Altz UI for Legion06-30-17
Does this auto update or how do I g...
Does this auto update or how do I go about updating it? not sure minions(WOWI updater) include or not. https://www.minion.gg/
|File: Altz UI for Legion06-23-17
I also am getting issues when the a...
I also am getting issues when the action bar is meant to change on turrets and basically anything that requires it to change. It's hit and miss if it works. I'm having the same issue with my Pandaren farm, when I jump on the plants to pull them out instead of the two button interaction interface I get a weird hybrid of what it sho...
|File: Altz UI for Legion06-23-17
Re: Help.
Okay, so I'm trying to figure out how to disable the personal resource display. I can get it to shut off but then when you reload UI, it's automatically back on. Is there a way I can permanently turn it off. Next thing is I want to disable the unitframes, like my players frames. What would be the easiest way to go about shutting them...
|File: Altz UI for Legion06-23-17
hey guys, a feedback said ESC butto...
hey guys, a feedback said ESC button bug. do you anyone get same issue since patch 7.2.5/version 7.22b? I'm getting the ESC button bug since patch every so often. Have to open my character pane and then a larger pane like talents to "clear" it still dont know whats going on. https://us.battle.net/forums/en/wow/topic/2075571739...
|File: Altz UI for Legion06-22-17
ok, working on bug fix, but maybe n...
ok, working on bug fix, but maybe not fast.
|File: Altz UI for Legion06-17-17
hey guys, a feedback said ESC butto...
hey guys, a feedback said ESC button bug. do you anyone get same issue since patch 7.2.5/version 7.22b?
|File: OwD UI06-17-17
surprise update:banana:
surprise update:banana:


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Denny's Burkemount Avenue
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Martes de 4PM a 10PM. Pregúntale a tu mesero/a por detalles Restricciones pueden aplicar.
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Sobre Denny's Burkemount Avenue
Denny's is America's Diner. Where guests have come for over 60 years to sit back, relax and enjoy classic American comfort food and everyday value 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Over the years, Denny's has gained a cult association with its popular all-day signature items like Moons Over My Hammy,® Sizzlin' Skillets, hand-dipped Milk Shakes, 100% Beef Burgers and the world-famous Build Your Own Grand Slam®. Its expansive menu features delicious, innovative options for appetizers, lunch, dinner and dessert, catering to the taste and dietary requirements of every guest that walks in the door - which makes us a great place to bring the kids and family. Denny's and Solo: A Star Wars Story have teamed up! Come in now and try the new menu with flavors from across the galaxy. Don't miss out on the bold flavors like the New! Blaster Fire Burger and the New! Co-Reactor Pancake Breakfast, available for a limited time only.
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- ●Round-the-clock breakfast
- ●Lunch & Dinner
- ●Walk-ins welcome
- ●Good for groups
- ●Good for kids
- ●Take out
Reseñas recientes para Denny's Burkemount Avenue
- Rating 4.03/7/18The food is always amazing!! The staff is a bit inattentive. We have visited several times, for eating in and takeout. We tend to wait alot, for service... But that aside, the orders are always correct and oh so yummy! Also, aside the staff, aside from the afore mentioned comment, are always very friendly. This really is a great place to eat, as long as you aren't in a huge hurry.
- Rating 1.01/31/18Horrible. Burnt food and rude staff
- Rating 2.01/30/18The food was good and prepared in a timely manner, however, I had ordered on-line due to a promotion which would allow me to receive a free grand slam breakfast with an on-line order. I did not receive the free promotion and when I contacted the local restaurant, they were unaware of how to receive the meal. The literature said that a coupon could be uploaded within 24 hours but this never became available to me.
- Rating 5.01/9/18E z order online n was ready when I arrived for pick up. Nice staff in was pleased with my online order :)


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Construction/Contractor Company Website (Increased budget)
Budget $1500-3000 USD
Hello Designers and Programmers!
This is the second and final bid for this project. If you are bidding on this job, we require a general mock up of the website. It can even be an image file, but we need to see an example before awarding the winner. If you already submitted a mock up on the previous bid, you do not need to submit another. After bidding, you will have to email or send a private message about your interest in the project.
We are a General Contractor in Southern California and have been in construction for over 30 years. We have a very functional website, but the design and layout have become outdated. We need your help to make our website modern, easy to navigate, and one that stands out from the crowd. We have a general idea of the direction we would like to go, but also require some guidance and expertise from the designer.
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The pictures of the divine 'Triad' are popularly known as 'Sri Khetra Pati', the triad being Sri Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra. In a unique representation, which is dictated by popular trends, the three are depicted as one integrated with the other. On a three-layered pedestal, Jagannath in the form of Narasimha sits cross-legged with Subhadra holding a long stemmed lotus, placed in his lap. The white figure of Balabhadra, emerges from behind Jagannath, holding a plough in one hand, beside other attributes. There is snake-hood over his head. Jagannath holds all the attributes of Vishnu, whose incarnation he is.
If there is piety in the image there is beauty in the architecture around it - the partially visible pillars, the arch, the layered canopy, all containing the beauty of colour and pattern. The color scheme itself is extremely vivid and bright, with the resplendent flame rising beautifully against the rich blue ground.


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"Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters." - Albert Einstein
Fire Starter read with great interest the latest diatribe from Johnson City resident and dissolutionist, John Sullivan. We have addressed Mr. Sullivan's prior diatribes and really have no interest in revisiting these issues. He really offers nothing new in this latest screed.
To read Mr. Sullivan's column, you would have the impression that he is clean as the driven snow. You would never suspect that his wife is an Endicott school teacher who "feeds at the public trough" to borrow Mr. Sullivan's lexicon. You would never know that he receives a Veteran's credit on his property taxes based upon his military service for a home which is in his wife's name only. And you would never know that perhaps his interest in "secession" of a portion of JC could be at least in part fueled not by his sense of civic duty but rather his frustrated attempts to launch a development project.
What was most interesting in this latest piece was his indignation regarding the union's lawyer calling Mayor Dennis Hannon a liar. Recently, the Press & Sun Bulletin ran an article regarding Hannon's "investigation" of former Fire Marshal Dempsey. In that article, the Union's lawyer, Gene Faughnan said that Hannon's assertions regarding the destruction of documents was untrue. Faughnan said: "He's saying that things were improperly not where they're supposed to be. I'm saying that's patently false. He's lying,". In it's online edition, the Press provided copies of documents that were allegedly "missing". A review of those documents reveals that at least four of the incidents referenced by Hannon were expunged from the records of the fire fighters by agreement with the Village. If he lied about this aspect of his report, what else did he lie about?
Suillivan is upset with Hannon being called a liar. He says "the language used by Johnson City Fire Department union lawyer Gene Faughnan in reference to our elected officials is highly offensive on its own".
But did Hannon lie??
Sullivan says "calling our mayor a "liar" in print (without being established in court) also tarnishes the excellent reputation of his law firm".
But did Hannon lie??
He goes on to suggest "maybe the general partner of HH&K should communicate with Mayor Dennis Hannon about the veracity of Faughnan's allegations."
But did Hannon lie??
No where in Mr. Sullivan's latest screed does he try to defend Hannon's falsehood. Maybe he already knows there is no defense. And to the likes of John Sullivan, it really does not matter whether Hannon lied so long as it advances his dream of dissolution.
And this sort of situational ethics is exactly why Hannon, Sullivan and their ilk are so dangerous.
Monday, December 13, 2010
But Did Hannon Lie??
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Are you the type of person that whenever you feels stressed out, or something depressing happened to you, makes you want to dance and shake it off? Well, turns out, dancing does have positive effects on you especially the cardio dance class Zumba.
In a study by the University of Derby, patients with depression problems were given eight weeks of salsa dance lessons and undergone a massive shift in their own moods. Researchers explained that it was the mix of practice, human interaction, and the focus needed in learning new skills helps participants mood changed positively considerably. Even though it may not be conventional salsa, Zumba courses are all about encouraging community to have a strong awareness , need lots of attention, and provides an amazing fat-slaying and sweat session in.
Exercise has long been associated with a rise in the body's release of endorphin, plus a few preliminary study indicates a correlation between regular exercise and the less famous neuromodulator norepinephrine, which might assist the mind cope with anxiety better. Any sort of exercise that gets your heart rate up and allows you to sweat will give huge advantages for your mind and body, but Zumba transforms any older, boring cardio routine into a major dance party!


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"It's (Value investing) like an inoculation. If it doesn't grab a person right away, I find that you can talk to him for years and show him records, and it doesn't make any difference. They just don't seem able to grasp the concept, simple as it is." - Seth Klarman
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Journey of a portfolio
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- Dennis The Menace said...
I have a website where I research stocks under five dollars. I have many years of experience with these type of stocks. I find that the best measurement of how undervalued a stock is is the price to sales ratio of a companies stock. The price to sales ratio is the market cap of a companies stock compared to the amount of sales the company does on an annual bases. A good example of a company with a low price to sales ratio is carrols restaurant group the company has a market cap of just 240 million dollars but does over 800 million dollars in annual sales the company is solidly profitable. In other words the price that the market is valuing the company at is 240 million dollars this is only about one fourth of what the company does in annual sales 800 million dollars. The stock currently trades at about 11 collars a share under the symbol {TAST} I think the stock could get to 55.00 dollars a share over the next five years. I base this on the current net profit margin of around 1.75% or 14 million dollars on sales of 800 hundred million dollars. If the companies sales were to increase by 50% or 400 million dollars to 1.2 billion dollars over the next five years. And if the companies net profit margin were to expand from 1.75% to 5% or 60 million dollars over the next five years. Than if the companies stock increased in price to where it was trading at a price earnings ratio of 20 this would put the stock at 55 dollars a share. This may seem to be a somewhat optimistic scenario but not really that much. There are many stocks that trade at much higher price earnings ratios when they become popular than 20 times earnings. I find that companies like carrols restaurant group are very rare. I also find that companies that have low price to sales ratios that are profitable or of decent quality tend to become takeover targets or get taken private by private equity firms or the management of the company or other companies in the same business. A good example of a popular stock with a very high price earnings ratios is whole foods market it trades at 35 times annual earnings. If anyone has any question as of the validity of the information presented here. I know that it may seem hard to believe but I would not post anything that I could not backup believe me' any stock broker financial planner or CPA that knows how to value stocks will confirm everything presented here.
- MO said...
Hi Brian,
Would you be able to chare your porfolio holdings?
Also how to compare against STI fi you are holding US stocks? USD vs S$ change?
- Brian Chan said...
Firstly, on like-for-like comparison between SG & US stocks is easy. The variable is the exchange rate to make both comparable on the same basis. Example, how do you compare, say UOB against Wells Fargo since the start of the year? UOB was SGD18.2 then and now SGD15.1. Wells Fargo was USD30.99 then and now $25.3. Exchange rate was 1.283 then and now 1.306. So converted to SGD, Wells Fargo is traded at SGD39.76 then, and now SGD33.04. Same goes for portfolio comparison whereby all the holdings are converted to the same basis.
As for individual portfolio holdings, I've held many different stocks through the years, so it is hard to list all here and held specifically on which period. As a guide, the main contributor for the return came from Wells Fargo, Amex & Coca Cola. The others contributes to a lesser extent and to some other extent, came from arbitrage plays. I also regard cash as a class of investment which is the default class of investment if I find no good buys.
- Brian Chan said...
I see you just started your blog and you wanted to buy out of flavor stocks. It is a great start. As for the stocks you listed, Apollo Education and WPO, I don't think they are that cheap. APOL was even much cheaper some time ago when the industry was threatened with cutbacks by the DOE for reimbursement to private education. APOL plunged from $40+ to $35 or something. Not sure how things are since then but the stock have went back up to where it was before.
Here's another sector that is also very out of flavor - Medical Devices & supplies. Main reason is because of cutbacks as well and also partly to the new tax on medical devices applicable from 2013 onwards. Companies includes St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, Covidien, Baxter, Becton Dickinson, SYK, SNN, ZMH, etc. Some of them you can get for about 10x adjusted earnings and most of them are high margin businesses.
- MO said...
Hi Brian,
Thank you for your reply and additional inputs. Yes, you are right that it was b'cos i saw APOL go from $40+ to $35 (it was $90 before that) i decided to buy some.
Anyway, APOL is a large holding of Donald Yatchman and what attracted me was that i don't think you can go wrong on education. I think America needs education to recover and APOL may just be in the position to do just that.It was once high flying and now beaten to the pulp. Similarly for COCO and more so WPO.
I read WPO's recent annual report and I believe the CEO's very candid about the education situation but more so I have a strange respect for Kaplan..I believe this may be a temporary situation and things should get better.
Brain, thanks for the medical stocks. I'll take a look at the companies you've mentioned. I have looked AMED, GTIV.
I definately do not know if they will recover but i guess that's where we want to try to be...out of favour areas..
Anyway, I've read your blogs and must say that it's inspiring and thought I reply...Google offered a link to set up a blog and I thought I just try.
- Brian Chan said...
Yes, Donald initiated his buy when APOL plunged. Not sure he still has it. Got to check out his latest 13HR filings.
- Brian Chan said...
There's another that Donald bought - Avon Products. Half of its price since early this year. But I don't think is a very well managed company. Poor cash flow conversion rate, poor inventory management. But question is if the price has fallen by so much as to cater for the impact for such gross mismanagement or if the potential for fixing the problem is high such that if the company can improve on its conversion rate in cash flow to about what their peers are doing, then I think it is a good buy.
- MO said...
Hi Brian,
I'm not too sure I know much about Avon products here. It may fall in my "difficult to access" bucket.
Do you follow? Not much insider activity in the SEC filings.
Avp is a consumer product company selling beauty and personal care products. Competitors include pg and Estée lauder. But avp sells through direct selling or independent representatives. Think of it like Amway. Their stronghold is in latin America. But has also fallen short there recently. I don't specifically follow them but if the price falls a lot, I'll read as much as I can on them.
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- QUALITY STOCKS UNDER FIVE DOLLARS said...
Looks like an interesting journey.


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Westminster American Insurance Company makes Inc. Magazine's Annual List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies--the Inc. 5000
Aug 13, 2015, 15:05 ET from Westminster American Insurance Company
OWINGS MILLS, Md., Aug. 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. magazine today ranked Westminster American Insurance Company #3180 on its 34th annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America's independent entrepreneurs. Companies such as Yelp, Pandora, Timberland, Dell, Domino's Pizza, LinkedIn, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained early exposure as members of the Inc. 5000.
"While there are 67 organizations listed in the Insurance Industry, I am extremely proud that Westminster American is one of only three property and casualty insurance companies to make this year's list of the 5,000 fastest growing companies," says Westminster American Insurance Company President & CEO John Scott, Jr. "With the continued support help of our agents and employees, we hope to make the list for many more years to come."
The 2015 Inc. 5000, unveiled online at Inc.com and with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc. is the most competitive crop in the list's history. The average company on the list achieved a mind-boggling three-year growth of 490%. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue is $205 billion, generating 647,000 jobs over the past three years. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at http://www.inc.com/profile/westminster-american-insurance-company.
"The story of this year's Inc. 5000 is the story of great leadership. In an incredibly competitive business landscape, it takes something extraordinary to take your company to the top," says Inc. President and Editor-In-Chief Eric Schurenberg. "You have to remember that the average company on the Inc. 5000 grew nearly six-fold since 2012. Business owners don't achieve that kind of success by accident."
Founded in 1869, Westminster American Insurance Company is a Mid-Atlantic commercial property and casualty insurance company specializing in apartments, office buildings, condominium associations, retail centers and mixed-use buildings. Since 2005, Westminster American's direct written premium has increased 235% and policyholder surplus has grown by more than 150%.
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I will definitely return to this apartment again.


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