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What was your best birthday memory?
Mine was on this day exactly 10 years ago. ? ?In China, most adults don't really celebrate their birthday until maybe they are more than 60 years old. I was quite surprised at how crazy people in America go for birthdays. Even little kids have huge parties and piles of gifts. When I was growing up, your birthday was pretty much just another day. There were no parties, no cake, no candles and no gifts. The best birthday memory I have from childhood is when my mom cooked two hard boiled eggs for me. For a family that was lacking food, eggs were absolutely the best things that we could imagine. The high school I went to was far from my home so I stayed there in the dorms. It was hard for my family to come visit so I often spent my birthday by myself. Eventually my birthday became a painful day for me. I would have loved my family and friends to remember this special day and do something. But more often than not it was just another day, except with a more disappointing ending than usual. I pretty much learned to not think about this day any more. ? ?
But then I met a foreign man who gave me the first real birthday party in my life. We had met about 10 months before and by the time my birthday was getting closer we had become a pretty serious couple. He had heard that I never had a birthday party and decided it was time to change that. The day we met I was with my best friend, so my boyfriend thought he would contact her to try to help with the surprise. As I said, the Chinese didn't usually make a big deal out of birthdays and we really weren't all that familiar with the idea of a surprise party. My boyfriend was hoping to get the whole party together at one of our favorite Shanghai restaurants without me knowing anything. But my friend decided that if the party was for me, I should be the first one to know. So she told me! My boyfriend is now my husband and he's also still a bit mad at my friend; 10 years later! But I didn't really care about the surprise. I was just so happy that he had tried to do it. He had contacted my friends and some other people that we had met together and arranged for them to all meet for dinner and birthday cake. And I even got a few presents! I got to play all the normal party games like the truth or dare questions on Pluc, charades, etc. It really made me feel I was loved and special!
Of course, now that I've been in America we always celebrate my birthday. Maybe not with a party but having a nice dinner with my family every year is wonderful! My first birthday here my stepdaughter even secretly baked a birthday cake with my name on it! Nobody had ever done anything like that for me! It really made me feel that I am important to someone. And I'm happy to say that 9 years after his plan failed, my husband finally pulled off the big surprise party he wanted for me on my birthday last year! And that's just one of the reasons this foreign man became my dear husband. So now when they ask me what's on my birthday gift list, I can honestly say that I already got everything I want. But, just to make sure I don't hurt their feelings, I still give them some suggestions!
So, since it's my birthday, I'm taking a day off from using my own pictures. And starting today I'm going to change up my Wednesday posts a bit. I'll be sharing the top picks of current fashion trends, past week's fashion news and pictures that grabbed my attention. I'm always hoping to have a dialogue with my readers and hope these picks of the week can get some comments going. Please let me know what you think. Do you agree or not? What did you see that made you stop and take another look? Thanks so much again for going on this crazy ride with me and now if you'll excuse me, I have some candles to blow out!
We are going to Cancun for my Spring break vacation soon, so my first Weekly Fashion Picks will be about a beach vacation:
1. Wink Pink Shift Dress: $49.00 Take 17% Off Sitwide with the code LUCKY
This fun dress is loose enough to hide all the extra pounds we gain during vacation. And the color is so Springtime and girly, It is a perfect conversation piece.
This classic pattern always reminds me of the beach and ocean.
3. Chevron Bow Back Strapless Maxi: $30.99 Take 17% Off Sitwide with the code LUCKY
A chic maxi dress is a must have for a trip to the beach.
4. Sealed with a Kiss Clutch: $50.00 Take 17% Off Sitwide with the code LUCKY
This will be another eye catching statement piece when you go out for a romantic dinner.
5. Sasha Tusk Pendant Necklace: $24.00 Take 17% Off Sitwide with the code LUCKY
This delicate necklace with it's beach vacation color and chic city vibe is a great combination to wear with your vacation T shirt or dress.
6. Nora Beaded Statement Necklace: $27.00 Take 17% Off Sitwide with the code LUCKY
This necklace can be your statement piece for your maxi dress or also go along with your simple beach cover.
7. Coastal Stone Necklace: $22.00 Take 17% Off Sitwide with the code LUCKY
I love the small fun starfish design to add the perfect pop of color for your T shirt and shorts outfit.
8. Annabell: $9.99 There will be a giveaway from My Arm Charms starts on 3/16 and ends on 3/30. Don't forget to check it out later!
This bracelet can go with any sporty casual outfit for that jog down the beach.
9. Beach Shimmer: $11.99 There will be a giveaway from My Arm Charms starts on 3/16 and ends on 3/30. Don't forget to check it out later!
This beach themed statement bracelet adds a sophisticated look to any outfit.
10. Bonita: $9.99 There will be a giveaway from My Arm Charms starts on 3/16 and ends on 3/30. Don't forget to check it out later!
This versatile bangle looks great on it's own or mixed in with an arm full of bling to complement your vacation wardrobe.
These are my picks. I really hope to hear about yours! Please let me know what you like, and don't!
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Wednesday, 15 November 2017 07:32 AM
Papa John's apologized Tuesday night for comments made by CEO John Schnatter blaming sluggish pizza sales on NFL players kneeling during the national anthem.
The company is a major NFL sponsor and advertiser, and Schnatter said on an earnings call Nov. 1 that "NFL leadership has hurt Papa John's shareholders" and that the protests "should have been nipped in the bud a year and a half ago."
The company tweeted a statement offering to "work with the players and league to find a positive way forward."
"The statements made on our earnings call were describing the factors that impact our business and we sincerely apologize to anyone that thought they were divisive," it said. "That definitely was not our intention.
"We believe in the right to protest inequality and support the players' movement to create a new platform for change. We also believe, as Americans, we should honor our anthem. There is a way to do both."
The movement was started last year by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who kneeled to protest what he said was police mistreatment of blacks. More players began kneeling after President Donald Trump said at an Alabama rally last month that team owners should get rid of players who protest during the anthem.
Papa John's added that it is "open to ideas from all. Except neo-nazis." It has previously tried to distance itself from white supremacists who praised Schnatter's comments, saying it does not want those groups to buy its pizza.
The company's stock has fallen by nearly 13 percent since Schnatter's comments.
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Adria Perez focuses her practice on representing both corporations and individuals in white collar criminal defense matters, government enforcement issues, as well as internal, criminal and SEC investigations. Her experience includes handling issues relating to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, False Claims Act (including government contracting, healthcare and tax matters), environmental crimes and Civil Investigative Demands. Ms. Perez assists clients in responding to inquiries from and government investigations conducted by the DOJ, SEC, OCC and Office of Inspector General from a variety of federal agencies. She also counsels clients on developing and strengthening compliance programs and policies.
Ms. Perez was selected as one 2017's "Top Lawyers Under 40" by the Hispanic National Bar Association. In 2019 and the seven years immediately preceding, Super Lawyers magazine recognized Ms. Perez as a Georgia "Rising Star" in the area of White Collar Criminal Defense. She was named one of Georgia Trend's "40 Under 40" for 2017. Ms. Perez was selected as an "On the Rise" honoree in 2016 by the Daily Report. In 2013 and 2014, she was listed as a Georgia Trend "Legal Elite" in the area of Criminal Law. Ms. Perez was recognized as a 2011 "40 Under 40" Rising Leader by the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
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Performed an internal investigation with regard to alleged FCPA, fraud and export issues for a company's Audit Committee with regard to conduct all over the world, including Kuwait, Vietnam, Costa Rica, and Egypt. Also, aided in strengthening the company's compliance program.
Conducted a privacy assessment concerning the maintenance of customer data in Mexico after a Fortune 50 company acquired two Mexican companies.
Obtained a complete declination by Department of Justice and SEC of an FCPA matter for a public company client. Conducted a multi-national FCPA investigation and provided a voluntary disclosure to DOJ and SEC on behalf of an Audit Committee. Also assisted with training and instituting compliance improvements.
Advised corporate clients, including manufacturers, oil and energy companies, information management corporations and retail companies, on potential and actual sales and transactions in Iran, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Russia, Myanmar, Libya, Venezuela, Cuba, and Sudan.
Conducted an internal investigation and represented a healthcare practice in responding to a civil investigative demand and investigation into whether the practice violated the False Claims Act. After over two years of investigating, the DOJ decided to close the matter without taking any action against the practice.
Represented an executive at a public construction company during parallel investigations by the SEC & DOJ and convinced the DOJ to use the executive as a cooperating witness during a criminal trial.
Conducted an internal investigation in the United States, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Dubai into anticorruption issues for a Fortune 100 company in response to a government inquiry. Assisted company with government disclosures to DOJ.
Represented a former broker during the DOJ's largest antitrust investigation and convinced the DOJ to use the client as a cooperating witnesses as well as successfully obtained a lenient sentence for the client.
Conducted an internal investigation into alleged FCPA, conflict of interest and code of conduct violations in Mexico for a public company.
Persuaded the Department of Justice not to take any action against a financial institution for alleged violations of fair lending laws despite a referral to the DOJ by the FDIC.
Conducted an internal investigation for a public company concerning potential bid-rigging and bribery.
Performed an internal investigation for an international public company into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues in Brazil, Portugal and Africa.
Advised top management of a Fortune 500 company on potential recourse due to alleged criminal activity by an employee.
Persuaded U.S. Attorney's Office not to indict a government contractor after a two year False Claims Act investigation.
Conducted an internal investigation for a company concerning alleged fraudulent conduct in the Philippines by company employees and third-party agents, and recommended measures to further improve the company's compliance program.
Represented a group of employees in an investigation by a U.S. Attorney's Office, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Immigration & Customs Enforcement relating to the export of medical devices to sanctioned countries.
Performed an internal investigation in India concerning potential crimes and advised the public company's Audit Committee on next steps and remedial measures.
Internal investigation for special committee of board of directors of a bank related to misuse of bank resources by executive officers, including reports to special committee, board of directors, outside auditors and regulators.
Conducted an internal FCPA investigation for a manufacturer relating to conduct in Argentina. The investigation included reviewing materials in Spanish and conducting interviews of Argentine and Chilean employees in both Spanish and English. The investigation's findings were favorable to the client.
Conducted an internal investigation into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues in the Caribbean for a public company and later, provided extensive training to executive officers, the legal department as well as employees.
Represented executives and employees of a pharmaceutical manufacturer in an off-label marketing investigation initiated by a False Claims Act lawsuit.
Led an internal investigation into a fraudulent scheme conducted by an officer of a medical group.
Advised an international consumer goods manufacturer on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues as well as assisted in drafting its FCPA policy, guidelines and contract language.
Conducted an internal FCPA investigation for a public company relating to conduct in Argentina. The investigation included reviewing materials in Spanish and conducting interviews of Argentine and Chilean employees in both Spanish and English. The investigation's findings were favorable to the client.
Performed an internal investigation for an international construction company into Foreign Corrupt Practices Act issues as well as conducted training for employees.
In less than four months, convinced the Civil Division of the Department of Justice that a whistleblower's claims against a company did not merit the Government's intervention into a sealed qui tam litigation. Soon after, the whistleblower voluntarily dismissed her litigation.
In less than three months, we convinced the Department of Justice not to take any action against a client employee for allegedly stealing trade secrets from a competitor. During the investigation, our client continued to be a witness and did not have any criminal exposure.
Convinced the Department of Justice to decline prosecution of a construction company, after the DOJ had previously identified the company as a target of an environmental crime investigation.
Assisted corporate clients with responses to Civil Investigative Demands issued by U.S. Attorneys' Offices and state Attorneys General.
Reached a favorable settlement with a relator, the federal government and State of Georgia for a medical practice in a Federal False Claims Act litigation brought by a former employee.
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Florida State University, B.A., International Affairs and Spanish (2001) summa cum laude
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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, Board of Directors, Member
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American Bar Association Forum Committee on the Construction Industry, Member
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San Diego Scott Tulloch, director of San Diego's Metropolitan Wastewater Department, believes that the 2.66 inches of rain on October 27 showed how effective improvements to the city's sewer system have been over the past three years. In a November 3 report to the California Regional Water Quality Control Board's executive officer, John Robertus, Tulloch wrote: "I am pleased to inform you that other than an issue with the influent screens, the system functioned as designed through a period of unprecedented high rains and flows." But the claim appearså in the middle of the second page of the three-page letter, whose main purpose is to describe a 2.26-million-gallon raw sewage spill.
Before the workday of October 27 was over, deputy city manager Richard Mendes had written to Mayor Murphy and the San Diego City Council describing what happened. "The most serious event occurred at the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant around noon today when increased flows resulted in a shutdown of screens used to remove material from the incoming sewage." Mendes went on to note that 175 million gallons per day is the normal flow at the plant, and 432 million gallons is its capacity. "Flows had reached 428 MGD," he writes, "when the screens shut down.... (For reference, the previous historic peak flow at the plant was 413 MGD).
"Sewage overflowed into the ocean for approximately 21 minutes while emergency bypass gates were being opened.... In addition, an overflow structure in the San Diego River released an estimated 1200 gallons of sewage into the river adjacent to the Pacific Coast Highway bridge....
"Another incident," Mendes continues, "occurred in a canyon downstream from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar due to inflow from sewer and storm drain systems located on the base.... Crews responded to alarms early this morning, but while preparing the pumps, storm flows washed away a pump inlet hose, and an estimated spill of 10,000 gallons occurred while crews were restoring the bypass operation."
At the end of his letter, Mendes speculates that people opening manhole covers to relieve flooding in their neighborhoods might have caused the "enormous surge in flow" that caused all the problems. He finishes by telling councilmembers that the San Diego County Health Department was already posting signs alerting citizens to stay away from the spills. The rains on October 27 started at 1:00 in the morning. Documents on file at the wastewater department show that at Lindbergh Field they increased to their highest point of the day, a little over .7 of an inch per hour, between 4:00 and 5:00 a.m. After that the rains fell off rapidly but continued at a rate of approximately .2 of an inch per hour until close to 9:00 a.m.
In its November 6 edition, the San Diego Union-Tribune's Terry Rodgers quotes Dave Hanson, a sewer-spill investigator for the Regional Water Quality Control Board, as saying, "Any spill that goes to surface water [sic] and results in contamination postings would automatically get a notice of violation." And that means that the incident at the Point Loma treatment facility will cost San Diego's wastewater department a fine. The amount of the fine has yet to be determined.
In the opening paragraph of his report to the water-quality board on the October 27 sewage spill, the wastewater department's Tulloch says that he was taking the opportunity to "cover actions initiated to determine the cause(s) of the incident and to prevent further problems in the future." He starts by mentioning how rains earlier in the month had "already saturated the ground and established conditions that would magnify the effects of any additional rain." Indeed, at 4.98 inches, the month had the heaviest rainfall ever in San Diego history.
Tulloch then acknowledged the work of his staff on the day of the spill at such pump stations upstream from Point Loma as those in Sorrento Valley, on South Harbor Drive, and on Harbor Drive near Lindbergh Field. The references make the point that employees did all the right things. Tulloch finally gets around to the spill site. "At 0930 hours, Point Loma staff prepared for high flows by making both influent channels available to take flow. They also put all five of their influent screens on manual mode to insure constant cycling of the raking mechanism....
"Because of the very high flow level, debris started accumulating on the screens, slowing down the flow going through them," writes Tulloch. "When this happened, the control system to the plant went into a high-level alarm at the screens and shut them down to protect the motors. Within one minute, the screens had built up enough debris to limit the flow going through them, forcing flows to escape rapidly at the screen structure. Point Loma Operations personnel responded and manually released the bypass gates so that flows could go over the screen structure, thereby bypassing the influent screens.... Within 20 minutes, they had all five bypass gates open, and the spill ceased."
In other words, we should be grateful that the spill was not a lot worse. But what happens in the next big storm? At the time of this writing, no one at Metropolitan Wastewater was available to answer my question. But Tulloch's report does contain a hazy indication of the department's thinking. "[The Point Loma] staff," he says, "is assessing potential changes to the operation of the screens and/or bypass channel in extremely high-flow situations. Distributed Control System monitoring systems are also being evaluated for additions or operational changes that could reduce the possibility of overflows by additional alarms or modified operational protocols."
And what about the two other incidents that city manager office's Mendes called to the attention of the city council? Tulloch mentions the San Diego River spill in his report to the Water Quality Board but calls it "a small spill...as the system became surcharged." He fails to mention the 10,000-gallon canyon spill that resulted from storm drains and sewers emptying out of the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. Perhaps that's because the spill didn't go into the ocean, and his department can't be fined for it.
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Klas Lusth is the Executive Creative Director of the communications agency Perfect Fools in Stockholm. He started his career as a designer and programmer during the dotcom era, seeing the rise and fall from within Razorfish. Moving on as a creative he has worked in Stockholm, Los Angeles and London creating award winning work at agencies like Grey, DDB, Acne, Fallon, Dentsu and Naked.


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Changmin Lee has always had a passion for real-estate. Being the son of a real estate agent, it was only natural that he was to follow in his father's footsteps and stamp his own mark on the industry. Born in Seoul, South Korea before migrating to Auckland in 2000, Changmin was educated locally and holds a Bachelor in Commerce from Auckland University. The unique combination of a New Zealand education with his Korean heritage enables Changmin to truly understand what it takes to meet the needs of his clients. With a proven track record in negotiating transactions of various scale and complexity and the ability to adapt to a constantly evolving market, Changmin offers value to his clients by providing in-depth insights and targeted strategies to maximize their outcomes. Whether you're a buyer or seller, first home or developer; Changmin is looking forward to engaging with you.


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Mailbag: Did Media Hype Fuel Debate Over Beef Filler In School Lunches?
We waded into the debate last week over a kind of beef product found in meals served in schools — a debate that may have flared only because of a nauseating nickname for the product: "pink slime."
We wrote the ammonia-treated beef filler, which industry says consists of meat that couldn't be previously removed with a knife, has become a centerpiece in the latest round of a debate over the cost and nutritional value of school lunches.
Several commenters pointed out the term "pink slime" is a euphemism critics coined for the product, designed to elicit a response from readers… and the media.
Georgiaprof writes:
The term "slime" is a complete misnomer and I presume is used by some news media to add sensationalism to an otherwise non-story. The fact is that the product is not slimy at all. It's usually found in firm cylinders and looks and feels like regular ground beef except it's a lighter red. The ammonia that's lightly sprayed over it is nothing new to meats of all kinds and is often present in vegetable products as well… I don't understand why the news media has decided to attack this product, but I can guess… the term PINK SLIME sounds scary and adds a strident punch to a story that otherwise has no news value at all.
Commenter 'pdh' concurs:
I see zero evidence this stuff is any worse for you than the hamburger its mixed with. Why not do a story on all the other food additives — the stuff that goes into hot dogs and bacon and cold cuts? Or do you just have to jump when someone comes up with the flavor of the week that we're all supposed to get in a tizzy about?
Other commenters weren't as concerned about media sensationalism as they were about the practical problems that make current school lunch offerings — burgers, fries, chicken fingers — so popular.
Commenter 'md' writes:
It may seem cheaper, but it is also easier — throw some patties on a sheet and through it in the oven. So there is a fight at staff level who say they don't have time. There are solutions. Growing up, moms volunteered once a quarter to help prepare and serve lunch.
Terry32792 says the problem doesn't start on the lunch line — it starts at home:
The change in menu will take much longer than we like to wait for results. Our school attempts to include fresh vegetables and salads but much of it ends up in the waste bins. Teaching healthy eating habits has to start well before the children go to school.
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Today I want to share an idea for integrating two subjects students love- Science and Creative Writing! At first, it may seem the two are not the best match, but I've found they are a perfect fit when used to assess understanding of a science concept students have studied.
What makes these subjects a perfect match when used as an assessment? One simple reason- science and writing projects are much more engaging for students than a traditional test! They get EXCITED each time a new project is introduced. Students collaborate with others, apply knowledge learned, and show creativity!
To plan an integrated science and writing project, think about the concept you are assessing. For example, when studying forms of energy I wanted to students to be able to identify the forms of energy and how each is used. I also wanted them to apply their knowledge of specific forms of energy to create something original. In this case, it was a robot! I developed a rubric, making sure this information was included. I then added expectations for the writing piece, including points for correct sentence structure, capitalization, and punctuation.
When you are ready to introduce the project to your class, I recommend the following tips:
- Review the concept being assessed by revisiting anchor charts or discussing the main points.
- Show excitement when introducing the project. Students will build on your enthusiasm!
- Explain the expectations for the project. I recommend using a rubric and displaying it while students are working.
- Make sure you have allotted time in your schedule. Most of my projects take at least two class periods to complete, as they include both a planning page (rough draft) and project page (final draft).
- Group students together in pairs or small groups to edit and revise after completing the rough draft.
- After revising, allow an extended time for students to complete the final project page. Provide colored pencils, markers, and crayons to make the designs come to life!
The most important tip of all- make sure students have an opportunity to share their designs and writing. Other students will learn by hearing how the presenter applied the concept studied. You will be amazed at the creativity of the students. Just provide the expectations and framework for the project, and let them do the rest!
One of my favorite science and writing projects is available free from my TpT store! If your students have studied Forms of Energy this year my Robot Project would be a great review. To grab a copy, just click the image below!


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Helping Your Loved One Prevent A Second Stroke
When you have a loved one who has suffered from a stroke but survived, you may be equally relieved and worried about them at the same time. If a person has suffered from a stroke once, they have a higher chance of having another one than a person who has never had a stroke. In fact, even five years after surviving a stroke a person will have around a 40 percent risk of having another stroke. Because of these facts, you should get to know some of the ways that your loved one can work to prevent another stroke in their future.
Stop Drinking Alcohol And/Or Smoking
If your loved one is a smoker or a person who tends to drink alcohol on a regular basis (or in high quantities), one of the best ways that they can prevent a future second stroke is to stop partaking in these unhealthy habits. Both can have a major effect on the risk of suffering from a stroke as well as contribute to other health conditions that cause strokes.
Smoking tobacco products has a major effect on your cardiovascular system. It damages blood cells and increases a person's risk of developing blood clots. It can also cause the buildup of a waxy plaque in the arteries that makes it harder and harder for the body to properly circulate blood. The development of blood clots that could cause a stroke is possible and the cardiovascular symptoms and conditions smoking can cause all increase the risk of suffering from a stroke.
Alcohol, on the other hand, is high in sugar content and can contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes. A person with type 2 diabetes is at high risk for a stroke because the condition can cause high blood pressure and cholesterol. Both of these issues can cause a stroke. As such, the cessation of alcohol and tobacco products can significantly reduce your loved one's risk.
Consider Vascular Surgery
If your loved one already has significantly clogged or blocked arteries, one of the best ways to prevent another stroke is for a surgeon to perform vascular surgery to open up the arteries and get rid of the plaque and blockages. One such vascular surgery, known as a carotid endarterectomy, removes moderate to severe blockages from the carotid artery.
The carotid artery is one of the major arteries in your body and runs through your neck to supply the blood to your brain, neck, and head. There are two carotid arteries on either side of your neck, one of which supplies the blood to the brain. This is the artery that a vascular surgeon focuses on in a carotid endarterectomy. A small incision in your neck allows the surgeon to put a small tube (catheter) in your vein and get to the blockage. They will then remove the plaque in your carotid, graft the artery closed and close your incision.
Other similar vascular procedures on other arteries can also help with the risk of repeated strokes. However, a blockage in the carotid artery puts a person at high risk for strokes and should be dealt with immediately if found to be an issue.
Now that you know a few of the ways that your loved one can prevent suffering from another stroke after they made it through the first one, you can be sure that you are doing everything you can to encourage them to take care of their health and take stroke prevention seriously from now on.
For more information, contact a company like Cedar Surgical Associates PC.


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To help you get your artwork into the hands and eyeballs of the people (collectors) who would buy it…we've polled some of our favorite art world pals to get their advice for you.
Before you get a gallery working for you, you should be hitting up contest watchers and Bay Area Art grind. Apply to everything. Especially New American Paintings. I got so many collectors and gallery inquiries from my feature in that publication.
-Jessica Hess, artist (art site)
Do you. Make your art visible. Be happy. Make friends. Make sacrifices. + Do you.
-Joanne Ludwig, curator, artist, and arts-events-maker (All Lady Warrior Zine + Art Show | Saturday, July 26)
…One thing Oakland likes/needs to some extent, needs, is free programing. By offering free space (in my shop/gallery) to host a free book shop, I created a "free program," if you will, for my shoppers. They can buy and the can shop for something for free!
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Counterfeit, metaphysical gibberish, professional mystification
Just came across a profile on Kieslowski written by Ewa Nawoj and Jan Strekowski more than 2 years ago for Polish Culture.
Kieslowski is generally revered all over the world as one of the greatest directors. But he remains a controversial figure within his own country. Read, for example, how the authors end the profile:
This penchant for using signs is equally evident in Kieslowski's other films of this period. Kornatowska perceives this last stage of Kieslowski's oeuvre as the director's effort to join in the "fashionable, world, pop-metaphysical current." And she is hardly alone in holding this view.
Kieslowski was a controversial director. This is something that even such a great enthusiast of Krzysztof Kieslowski's cinema as Stanislaw Zawislinski readily admits, writing in the previously cited book:
"What delights some about Kieslowski's current cinema annoys and repulses others. What appears to some to be fresh, innovative, wise, moving, penetrating, to others seems 'counterfeit,' 'metaphysical gibberish,' 'professional mystification.'"


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Peter Jackson's ghostly encounter
Wellington film-maker Peter Jackson says he saw a real ghost once. In London for the premiere of The Lovely Bones – a film he has directed from Alice Sebold's story in which a murdered teenage girl gives her viewpoint from heaven – Jackson said he did not know what a real soul was like. But he told Britain's Channel 4 TV that while he could not swear the spirit in the movie was 100 percent accurate, he had seen a real ghost. More..Posted in Peter Jackson, PJ's Other Films on November 26, 2009 by xoanon


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Media Advisory: For Immediate Release
NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2012 – The first-ever examination of the Internet's impact on adoption, released today, concludes that social media and other elements of this modern technology are having "transformative" effects – positive and negative – on adoption policy, practice and millions of people's lives, while raising serious legal, ethical and procedural concerns that have yet to be addressed.
"Untangling the Web: The Internet's Transformative Impact on Adoption" is the initial publication of a multiyear research project on the subject by the Donaldson Adoption Institute. Its key findings include:
- There is a growing "commodification" of adoption on the web, replete with dubious practices, and a shift away from the perspective that its primary purpose is to find families for children.
- Finding birth relatives is becoming increasingly easy and commonplace, with significant institutional and personal implications, including the likely end of the era of "closed" adoption.
- A growing number of young adoptees are forming relationships with birth relatives, sometimes without their adoptive parents' knowledge and usually without guidance or preparation.
- A rising number of websites offer useful, positive resources and expedite the adoption of children and youth who need families, notably including those with special needs.
"We hope this report will serve as a wake-up call that something historic is happening that demands the attention of legislators, practitioners, law-enforcement officials and the affected parties themselves," said Adam Pertman, Executive Director of the Adoption Institute. "In the longer term, our intent is to help shape policies and practices that respond to the shifting landscape in ways that protect vulnerable children and parents, while taking full advantage of the benefits that this new technology can bring."
Among the recommendations in the Institute's 70-page report are:
- Professionals who deal with expectant and pre-adoptive parents should get training reflecting the certainty that many, if not most of their clients. will be able to find each other at some point, and should educate them about the benefits of openness and the realities of such relationships.
- Practitioners should get additional training and resources to enable them to better assist the growing number of adopted individuals and others who seek help with search and reunion.
- Policy and law-enforcement officials should routinely review online adoption-related sites/activity for fraud, exploitation or other illegal/unethical practices, and should take action as warranted.
- Laws that impede the parties to adoption from gaining significant information, including "closed records" statutes, should be repealed since the Internet obviates their main contemporary rationale (i.e., preventing the affected parties from learning about and finding each other).
For additional information about "Untangling the Web" or to schedule an interview, contact April Dinwoodie at 212-925-4089 or firstname.lastname@example.com. The Adoption Institute is the leading research, policy and education organization in its field. Its mission is to provide leadership that improves laws, policies and practices – through sound research, education and advocacy – in order to better the lives of everyone touched by adoption. To learn more about the Institute, go to https://www.adoptioninstitute.org.


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As we celebrate another anniversary of our declaration of independence from Great Britain, many genealogists are aware of the part their Scots-Irish (often called Scotch-Irish in America) forebears played in the Revolutionary War. Tying their immigrant ancestors to their origins in Northern Ireland and then in Scotland, however, can be difficult. To help researchers find that elusive connection, David Dobson began compiling data on Scottish families who may have settled in Ulster and whose descendants may have participated in the exodus to North America. Dobson recently completed his third volume in his new series, SCOTLAND DURING THE PLANTATION OF ULSTER: THE PEOPLE OF LANARKSHIRE, 1600 - 1699.
As Dobson reiterates in his introduction to this volume, seventeenth-century Scotland was a country in transition after its union with England in 1603. Major transformations in the relationship between the two nations led to some degree of collaboration. Through cooperation, Scotland and England eliminated reiving (cross-border rustling, which had existed for centuries), expanded trade, and joined in colonial ventures, such as the "planting" of Ulster. Under King James, Scottish "undertakers" received large estates in northern Ireland, which they were required to develop and to bring in colonists. Because many of the "undertakers" were from southwestern Scotland, they typically recruited from among inhabitants in the area, which included Lanarkshire, once known as Clydesdale. Although most Scots probably moved to the Emerald Isle for economic reasons, some of the region's residents were Covenanters (militant Presbyterians) who fled to nearby Ireland to avoid religious persecution.
Using the same format as his earlier volumes, Dobson arranges the names of the main men and women alphabetically. Entries generally give the name of an individual and a place (usually a town or parish), a date, and the source of the facts. Information about John FREELANDS, for instance, states that he was "a mason in Glasgow" in 1620. Some entries provide additional facts, as in the case of Gabriel COCHRANE of Glasgow. Cochrane was admitted as a burgess in 1614 and as a guildsbrother in 1627, "by right of his father Thomas Cochrane a burgess, and by the right of his wife Elspeth, daughter of William Love a skinner guildsbrother."
Dobson discovered names of some Lanarkshire residents who definitely moved to Ulster, such as Andrew BAIRD and Hew (sic) BROWN of Glasgow and the heirs of John FRAME. A few individuals from Lanarkshire went voluntarily or were banished to the New World. Several Covenanters from Cambusnethan, for instance, were transported in the mid-1600s to North America: Gavin MUIRHEAD to New York and James FORREST to East New Jersey. Other people went to "Carolina" and various islands in the West Indies.
Since the backbone of Scottish genealogical research is the Church of Scotland parish records, the county of Lanark is fortunate because the survival of fifty-three church registers, dating from 1576 into the eighteenth century, is better than average. Supplementing the religious material is information extracted from the Register of Deeds of the Court of Session, Lanarkshire Sasines, the Register of Testaments for Lanark and Glasgow, the Register of Burgesses and Guildsbrethren of Glasgow, the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, and Monumental Inscription lists. The accumulation of data in SCOTLAND DURING THE PLANTATION OF ULSTER: THE PEOPLE OF LANARKSHIRE, 1600 - 1699 will aid numerous researchers in locating crucial familial links overseas. Dobson's latest volume is another worthy additional to library genealogical collections.
The 159-page paperback has interesting illustrations, maps, and a key to references. Particularly helpful to Americans is the glossary (crealman, for example, is a "man who carries goods to market in a basket"). An index to other people mentioned in the entries would also be useful to family researchers. Genealogists tracing MCCONNELL lines, for example, may not realize that Katherine MCCONNELL (a surname that does not appear as an entry) was the wife of Walter ANDERSON. Unless researchers already know the name of Katherine's spouse, they will overlook the connection.
To the book's price of $18.50, buyers should add the cost for postage and handling charges. For U. S. postal mail, the cost is $5.00 for one book or the first volume of a set and $2.50 for each additional copy or each additional volume of a set; for UPS, the cost is $7.00 for one copy and $2.50 for each additional book. The volume (item order #9019) may be purchased by check, MasterCard, or Visa from Clearfield Company, 3600 Clipper Mill Rd., Suite 260, Baltimore, Maryland 21211-1953 (for phone orders, call toll free 1-800-296-6687; fax 1-410-752-8492; website www.genealogical.com).
Bonnie Bright Johannes, 5594 North 10th, Apt. 103, Fresno, CA 93710-6586 (e-mail: email@example.com) would appreciate information about Elizabeth PERRY, who was born in Mississippi in the area of Holmes and Yalobusha counties. She first married a LANE, but they had no children. Then she married a CADE, by whom she had a daughter, Alice. On the 1870 census, she was listed as a widow and was living with her brother's family in West Carroll Parish, LA. Next, Elizabeth married Enoch FLEMING in 1870 and they had two sons. Dr. William H. BERRY became her husband in 1880 and they had one son. Her daughter Alice CADE, who would have been about thirteen years old, was not listed on the 1880 census. What happened to her?
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June 30, 2018
The Oakmark International Small Cap Fund declined 0.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, slightly outperforming the MSCI World ex U.S. Small Cap Index, which declined 0.9% for the same period. Since the Fund's inception in November 1995, it has returned an annualized average return of 9.5% per year.
The largest contributor to the Fund for the quarter was U.K.-based IWG, a global flexible workplace provider. IWG's share price soared in May, following news it had received three separate indicative takeover proposals. The three prospective buyers were given until June 8 to announce a firm intention to make an offer. However, since the May announcement, one of the firms has walked away from the takeover and two new suitors have entered the picture. At the request of IWG, the deadline for offers from these remaining firms has been extended by the U.K. takeover panel twice and the deadline is now July 21. The company currently trades at an attractive discount to our estimate of its underlying value, given its strong returns and attractive growth opportunities. We continue to monitor the takeover situation closely and find IWG to be a compelling opportunity even with the recent share price increase.
The largest detractor from performance for the quarter was Italian-based Azimut Holdings. Azimut offers financial and investment management services through financial consultants in northern and central Italy. In May, the Timone Fiduciaria (a trust composed of Azimut employees) issued a press release indicating that it intended to proceed with its previously announced plan to increase its current 15% stake in the company by up to an additional 10%. In June, the deal completed and the Timone Trust raised enough capital to increase its stake in Azimut to 24%, a transaction which we viewed very favorably. However, investors were displeased with the results from Azimut's first-quarter earnings report, including selling, general and administrative expenses that were on pace to exceed our estimate for the full-year period. Additionally, the recent Italian elections created uncertainty over investor confidence, which in turn affected Azimut's cash flows and asset performance. Despite the recent share price weakness, our investment thesis for Azimut remains intact.
We initiated positions in two European-based holdings this quarter—ISS and Duerr. Denmark-based ISS is a global provider of outsourced facilities management services, including catering, cleaning, facility management and property services, directly operating in 44 countries and with the ability to serve more than 70 countries. German-based Duerr is a global mechanical and plant engineering firm consisting of five main divisions. While new to the Fund this quarter, Duerr was previously held in the Fund from approximately 2007 to 2013. Since we last owned the stock, the company completed a value-accretive takeover in October 2014 of HOMAG Group AG—the world's largest maker of wood processing machines for wood-based furniture. We eliminated positions in Amplifon (Italy), ALS Limited (Australia) and QIAGEN (U.S.) during the quarter.
Geographically, we ended the quarter with approximately 15% of our holdings in Asia, 69% in Europe and the U.K., and 9% in Australasia. The remaining positions are 4% in North America (Canada) and 3% in Latin America (Mexico and Brazil).
We continue to believe the Swiss franc and Norwegian krone are overvalued versus the U.S. dollar. As a result, we defensively hedged 19% of the Fund's franc exposure and 26% of the krone exposure.
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The securities mentioned above comprise the following percentages of the Oakmark International Small Cap Fund's total net assets as of 06/30/18: IWG PLC 4.2%, Azimut Holding SPA 3.5%, ISS A/S 2.5%, Duerr AG 1.0%, HOMAG Group AG 0%, Amplifon SPA 0%, ALS Ltd 0% and QIAGEN NV 0%. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice and are not intended as recommendations of individual stocks.
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When I was first diagnosed with breast cancer, I didn't know what I was going to do. After the devastation subsided, I decided to take a very standard, western approach to my healing. Although initial efforts were successful, my cancer recurred a few months later. I endured many additional months of treatment before I started focusing on myself. I decided it was time to incorporate complimentary alternative treatments into my healing regimen, including massage therapy. I can't even begin to tell you how much it changed my life. My healing became a process, instead of something I simply had to endure. I hope that the articles on my website can inspire you to stay open-minded about your own healthcare.
For certain sufferers of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), surgery targeting the upper throat area is often seen as the best way to improve or eliminate symptoms. Although there are other methods that are often recommended first, targeting the upper throat for surgery is something you should consider exploring when other methods are not producing the results you want. Here is an overview of surgical methods available for the upper throat, how they're beneficial, and even information about the risks involved to help you make the best decision possible.
Sleep Apnea Basics
Sleep apnea is a serious threat to your health, and involves cessation or slowing of breathing and can strike hundreds of times over the course of the night. Not only can this condition leave you fatigued and drowsy, but can lead to stroke, high blood pressure and heart disease. For many people, their sleep apnea is caused by different factors, which means sleep apnea requires a sleep study and examination by an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor who can help determine exactly where your sleep apnea is stemming from.
Most of the time, you will be provided with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. You may be advised to lose weight, but often an ENT doctor will also recommend surgery, especially if other methods haven't worked for you. Often surgery can also complement other methods, such as CPAP, to provide more comprehensive relief.
Upper Throat Surgery Options
Although ENT's can target many areas of your respiratory system for sleep apnea surgery, such as the nose and lower throat area, the upper throat area is a relatively common culprit for sleep apnea issues. The upper throat area consists of the uvula, tonsils and palate area. These areas can often collapse or narrow when you experience an apnea event. As a result, ENT doctors will usually try to enlarge this area and create a more favorable environment for your airway to remain open while you sleep.
For some sleep apnea sufferers, the tonsils and adenoids may be the sole reason why you may be suffering sleep apnea and snoring. This is particularly the case for children who are suffering from sleep apnea, as their tonsils and adenoids are often enlarged and responsible for blocking their airway. Once the tonsils and adenoids are removed, you may experience a complete remission of their apnea, including cessation of snoring and other sleep apnea symptoms.
Your ENT may also identify an even larger area of your palate area to remove, and will perform an Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP). This can include removing the uvula, parts of the soft palate, and the pharynx in addition to the adenoids and tonsils. This is a more serious surgical procedure utilized for more severe cases of sleep apnea, and may be combined with other types of ENT surgeries to target different areas responsible for your sleep apnea.
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All of these surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, and may require an overnight stay in a hospital. Your recovery and the severity of complications depend on the areas targeted for surgery, how much tissue is removed, and which types of tissue are removed. You may have to take time off from work and school to recover, as well as temporarily modify your diet due to pain, swelling and even potential infections that can arise after surgery.
There are risks involved with some surgeries, including bleeding, acid reflux, and a swelling of the targeted areas that leads to a return of sleep apnea. It's important to speak with your ENT doctor about potential benefits and risks of each surgical procedure to get the results that are best for you.
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UT Austin Office of Technology Commercialization, Graphic Design Intern, Application Deadline, BTT Gateway Job ID 7883
Wed, February 12, 2014
The Office of Technology Commercialization at The University of Texas at Austin www.otc.utexas.edu is looking for a graphic design intern to work on a variety of digital and print projects within the Marketing Department. The chosen candidate has the opportunity to build their portfolio and gain valuable professional experience.
Essential Job Functions
-Maintain a consistent look and feel for all marketing pieces
-Design flyers, banners, and other signage
-Design pieces for email and web campaigns
-Manage in-house printing and production process for all marketing collateral
-Check accuracy of file formats, proofs, and final copies of all collateral
-Contribute to other graphic and production projects as assigned
Required Qualifications
-You must be a current UT graduate student who is able to commit to working a minimum of two semesters
-Previous graphic design and print production experience
-Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
-Possess strong composition, color and design, typography, and layout skills
-Must be able to think creatively when conceptualizing design pieces
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Iraq/Iran/Kuwait: tens of thousands still missing long after conflicts end
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Baghdad/Tehran/Kuwait City (ICRC) – The impact of wars is still being felt by people in the greater Gulf region years or even decades after the guns fell silent.
Thousands are still hoping to receive news of their relatives who went missing in connection with the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War or the 1990-1991 Gulf War, or after armed conflict broke out in Iraq in 2003.
Ahead of the International Day of the Disappeared (30 August), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) renews its call upon governments in the region to pursue their efforts to provide information on the fate of people who went missing. " The ICRC supports the families'right to know what happened to their missing relatives, " said Magne Barth, head of the ICRC delegation in Iraq. " It reminds the authorities on all sides of their commitment to fulfilling their obligations under international humanitarian law, clarifying the fate of all persons still unaccounted for and providing answers for the families. The ICRC will carry on doing its utmost to help the Iranian and Iraqi governments provide them with answers. "
Tens of thousands of soldiers who took part in the Iran-Iraq War, including some former prisoners of war, remain unaccounted for today. " The fate of those who went missing in the Iran-Iraq War and the suffering of their families are a matter of deep humanitarian concern for the ICRC, " said Pierre Ryter, head of the ICRC mission in Iran. " The families on both sides have been hoping to find out what happened to their loved ones during all these years. They have never given up hope. The ICRC will continue to do everything in its power to help the Iranian and the Iraqi authorities bring news of the missing to their families. "
Various mechanisms set up under ICRC auspices have helped the countries to exchange information. The ICRC's status as a trustworthy neutral intermediary is fully recognized, especially when repatriation operations take place. The ICRC helps to train forensic professionals in the identification and management of mortal remains, and provides specialized equipment for forensic laboratories. It carries out all these activities with the sole aim of alleviating the suffering of the families and bringing answers to them.
The cases of people who went missing in connection with the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War are addressed in the framework of a memorandum of understanding signed in 2008 by Iran, Iraq and the ICRC. The document establishes a clear framework for collecting and sharing information, and for handing over mortal remains. The cases of people who went missing in connection with the 1990-1991 Gulf War are dealt with by the Tripartite Commission – Iraq, Kuwait and the Coalition at the time (United States, United Kingdom, France and Saudi Arabia) – and its Technical Sub-Committee, set up in 1991 and 1994, respectively, which have so far provided information on the fate of more than 300 individuals. " Families in Kuwait are longing to know what happened to their missing loved ones, " said Moayed Golabi, deputy head of the ICRC regional delegation in Kuwait. " Little by little, case by case, the Tripartite Commission is unearthing the answers they so earnestly desire and need. "
For further information, please contact:
Dorothea Krimitsas, ICRC Geneva, tel: +41 22 730 25 90 or +41 79 251 93 18
Layal Horanieh, ICRC Iraq, tel: +962 777 399 614
John Strick van Linschoten, ICRC Tehran, tel: +98 21 22 64 58 21 – 4 or +98 912 327 30 99
Fouad Bawaba, ICRC Kuwait, tel: +965 77 87 94 34</>


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Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition
Address: Village: Sasan,P.O. Jhaniari, Tehsil: Hamirpur,District: Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. Pin-177001
Phone: 01972-226103 Telefax: 01972-226102
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Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition Hamirpur is Located 5 kms from ISBT ,Hamirpur on Nadaun Road NH -70.Institute can be reached by a bus from Chandigarh via Una and also by Train till Una railway station.Theres a frequent bus service between Una and Hamirpur with a distance of 80kms.
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Nearest broad gauge train head is at Una (Himachal Pradesh ), at a distance of 80 Kms from Hamirpur. Una is well linked to all parts of India and journey is of nine hours from Old Delhi Railway Station. Taxi/Bus services are available from Hamirpur to Una.IHM, Hamirpur is around 5kilometers away from Hamirpur bus stand.
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The campus is situated at Jhaniari in Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh and is 5Kms from main bus stand of Hamirpur on Hamirpur – Nadaun road. The city of Hamirpur is well connected with the rest of the country by road. Hamirpur is at a distance of about 480 Kms from Delhi.
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Grand Haven's Olivia McMullen realizes U-M dream with rowing scholarship
The Grand Valley State University rowing coach instrumental in bringing a Division I and II level college rowing regatta – The Lubbers Cup - to Spring Lake is heading back to his home state of New Jersey to charge up another college's rowing
Dec 11, 2018 at 2:30 PM
The collegiate rowing regatta that's attracted numerous Division I athletes to the Tri-Cities area over the last decade will no longer be held on Spring Lake.
In just its third year as a club, the Spring Lake rowing team placed both their boats in the finals of this year's state championship races
Grand Valley rowing Coach John Bancheri said it is a weather trifecta that caused him to call off the 23rd Annual Lubbers Cup Regatta, planned for this weekend on Spring Lake.
UPDATE: Lubbers Cup regatta canceled for safety of athletes due to deteriorating weather conditions. Check back later for full story.
UPDATE: Thursday at 2 p.m.: Officials have announced a change in the race course because of anticipated high winds.
Grand Valley State University club rowers will compete against Michigan State University, University of Michigan, University of Illinois, Notre Dame, Case Western Reserve University, Ohio State University, Drake University, University of Minnesota and Purdue University.
FERRYSBURG — Students from Spring Lake and Grand Haven high schools took to the water recently for a rowing camp put on by the Spring Lake Crew Club and Grand Valley State University rowing team.
FERRYSBURG — A much smaller team forced Grand Valley State University coaches to focus efforts on the eight-seat boats for the 22nd annual Lubbers Cup Regatta Saturday and Sunday.
A combination of varsity and club rowing teams will descend on Spring Lake for the 22nd annual Lubbers Cup Regatta, April 8-9.
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Drake's New Album 'Nothing Was The Same' Is His Best Yet
Lucky for us, Drake's highly anticipated new album has leaked early on Sept. 15, and it's everything he promised it would be! There are no skippable songs on this album, which is a rare thing for any artist. I can't get enough of it!
"The album is coming September, just wait on it," Canadian-bred artist Drake, 26, rapped on a verse of "Versace" by Migos — and his fans and critics have been waiting patiently ever since. Nothing Was The Same, the most anticipated rap album of the year, was originally set to debut Sept. 24, but it's arrived early and it doesn't disappoint!
Drake's New Album Leak — 'Nothing Was The Same' Leaks
Drake's third studio album, Nothing Was the Same, leaked via Twitter on Sept. 15, and needless to say, I haven't been able to put my headphones down since! The album features 13 tracks, including his latest singles "Started From the Bottom," "The Motion" featuring Sampha, "All Me" featuring 2 Chainz and Big Sean, and last but not least, one of my absolute favorites, "Hold On, We're Going Home." The futuristic sound of this track is awesome!
Drake's Nothing Was the Same features R&B melodies woven around rap, true to Drake's recent promise to MTV News that "This album is not some straight rap album. I'll never do a straight rap album."
His dauntless, cocky lyrics will have you on the edge of your seat, taking no prisoners. Drake has been gearing up for the number one spot in the rap game for a while now, and this album totally secures his position at the top.
Drake Stuns With Bold New Lyrics
Here are some of the lyrics from one of my favorite songs on the album, "The Language":
I don't know why they been lying, but yo sh*t is not that inspiring
Bank account statements just looking like I'm ready for early retirement
F**k any n**** that's talking that sh*t just to get a reaction
F**k going platinum, I looked at my wrist and it's already platinum
With its up-tempo beat and undeniable lyrics to be reckoned with, the track is enticing, fresh and entertaining! The bold lyrics also show us a different side of Drake, whose raps tend to be more reserved.
"Pound Cake/Paris Morton 2" has definitely created the most buzz on the album, and it's no wonder since it features rap mogul Jay Z! It's a great collaboration, but even though the song is getting a lot of attention, it doesn't quite live up to the hype for me.
There's no doubt in my mind that Nothing Was the Same will be nominated for best rap album of the year — and it's totally deserved. If I can listen to an entire album without skipping a beat — or a song — that's one hell of an album!
Fans React to Drake's 'Nothing Was The Same' Album Leak
I'm not the only one who is amped about Drake's new album. Fans eager to hear the leaked album crashed several websites that launched it on Sept. 15. Drake lovers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Nothing Was the Same. Check out a few reactions below:
"After first listen, the boy Aubrey is a contender for best rap release of the year. #NothingWasTheSame," @SowMyaK tweeted.
"Nothing Was The Same is a good album. Drake is finally in that real creative space and stride," @NewTypeJosh said.
"Drake is too good at making music man. Nothing Was The Same is that album. Good work @Drake," @ErindBisha tweeted.
I'll definitely be purchasing my official copy of the album, Sept. 24th. It seems Drake can do no wrong! Hopefully the world is ready for what he has in store next! What do YOU think of Drake's new album, HollywoodLifers? Let us know in the comments below!
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Land Rover have just been revealed as the vehicle brand with the highest number of post warranty claims, according to a report that analysed claims from Warranty Direct customers over the past three years.
So what were the causes of these claims?
The most common authorised claims across all vehicle brands and makes were for suspension repairs, as well as repairs to vehicle axles – these made up 21% of claims.
Furthermore, Electrical faults and issues followed up in second place, taking a 20% share of claims.
Following in third place came claims for emissions related faults, such as problems with the catalytic convertors on vehicles and lastly, cooling system faults and issues caused 8% of all vehicle claims.
Whilst the luxury vehicle brand Bentley proved to have the most expensive authorised claims, averaging at £1,358, Land Rover were not far behind on their average cost per claim. Indeed, the figures showed that an average Land Rover claim followed an average of £1,324.
Other brands that saw a high percentage of claims were Jaguar, Vauxhall and Renault, as they also placed at the top of the spectrum for brands with the highest number of authorised claims.
As for why the costs are so staggeringly high, the analysis suggests that labour intensive part repair and replacement was the cause. As such, parts like gearboxes took the lead for the most expensive authorised claim after manufacturer warranty had run out. This is most likely due to the complexity of repairs, and the high labour costs associated with them.
These results were produced via analysis reports for authorised claims made across vehicles that were four years old. The range of the study was chosen due to the average manufacturer warranty lasting three years for new vehicles on the marketplace.
Over the past three years, approximately £250,000 was paid out for claims across the vehicle marketplace.
Simon Ackers, CEO of Warranty Direct, said: "Our latest information on the most common costs and claims for vehicles post-manufacturer warranty should offer valuable insight for consumers whose vehicles are approaching the four-year mark. Those who currently possess certain brands, which have displayed more issues or expensive repairs, would be wise to consider purchasing an extended warranty once their manufacturer's runs out. This could be more cost-effective in the long run and a good way to prepare for any future concerns."