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Emmie and I recently had the pleasure and privilege of spending a whole weekend with friends, and their working horses. Up to this point I though my horses had a job, but it turns out that may be more of a hobby.
This small glimpse into the old school, western world, opened my eyes to the benefits of having a horse. To this point the benefit to me, was solely for the sake of having them as friends to carry me places for fun, which has been great. Getting to see working horses not only under saddle but in harness as well, has made me realized just how spoiled my horses are.
During a driving experience behind the incredibly large backside of Big Ernie, a Suffolk Punch Horse, the concept of chore horses was brought to my attention. Imagine, having your horse tacked up and ready to go when you are. Just the thought of being able to do my chores with my pony makes me all warm and fuzzy inside, never mind having him hooked up and ready to go, to be used during the course of the day as a wheelbarrow or tiny Tonka tractor.
The riding portion of our fun filled weekend gave us the opportunity to experience not just, one but two trail rides, with Double Star Ranch. The horses were unbelieveable! I was incredibly impressed at how well they knew their jobs and performed them. From bushwhacking to babysitting that herd works together as a team to take people out for unforgettable rides.
Something that caught my attention was how the horses at Double Star Ranch were trained much in the same fashion as the chore horse. They stood tied and tacked ready and waiting both before and after rides. No one pawed or made a fuss, they just stood there making the occasion face at their neighbour and waited for the next job to come up.
This made me think it might be a good idea to start putting my horses to work doing chores around the farm. Having a purpose for doing things might just be the answer to get to that next step in our relationship. This would allow us to apply the skills we practice while doing something that has meaning and worth in both of our eyes. As much fun as it might be to go out for a ride or see what we can accomplish in the arena sometimes a purpose for it all can make all the difference in the world.
Chore days our now in effect over here at The Bird House and let me tell you we don't get nearly enough of them right now. They start with everyone being caught, brushed, an hooves cleaned. Then we wait. Standing tied, patiently waiting to see what will happen next, brings a certain amount of peace and clarity to the situation. The attitude which I'm so grateful to have learned during my driving lesson with the Suffolks is "we have all day". Even if we don't, pretending we do sure helps get into the relaxed mood that helps sets the atmosphere for a fun and purposeful chore day.
The first chore I choose for the horses, was to mow the lawn. As ridiculous as this may seem I thought it would be a good low stress way for them to get used to being tied up waiting, then taking turns out doing something. It also gave Tonka and I a chance to practice some of the new skills we're learning with Carolyn McTaggart to help his confidence levels before I hook him back up to his cart.
Now we can apply all those years of lessons, accomplishing something around the farm instead of just pretty circles and serpentines in the arena. When my non horsey friends come over I can say "Look what I did with my horse today!", and they will actually be able to see something they understand.
Happy Horsing Around
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Are you looking for an easier way to show and share your photo collections on occasion of a family reunion or a friend get-together? Photo Slideshow Director HD Pro brings your search to an end. This amazing iOS slideshow app turns your photos and music into fantastic slideshows, exports them to HD movies so that you can show your photo slide shows on HDTV, or share the HD movies by uploading to Dropbox, YouTube, Facebook directly.
Photo Slideshow Director HD Pro is a perfect assistant for showing fabulous photos on HDTV in full screen. With this cool iPad(iPhone, iPod touch) photo app, you can make a slideshow out of your favorite photos. Like other slideshow makers, background music is also enabled. Besides, there are a variety of transition effects and themes to choose from, which will surely make your slideshow dynamic and professional. Sometimes, photos only cannot fully deliver the story behind. In this case, you can add a subtitle or a short text to the photos to help your audiences understand better what the slides are showing. Last but not the least, you can use pan&zoom effects and gestures like rotate/pinch to bring your photos to life in minutes!
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When you carry a hefty balance on a credit card, it may be smart to shift the balance around to a card with a lower interest rate. Although balance transfers are an ideal way to avoid higher interest rates, credit card companies often charge significant fees for this service. Do a little homework and get ready to negotiate cheaper balance transfers. You might even go for broke and get the fee waived altogether.
Read the fine print details and guidelines for balance transfers for all of the credit cards you currently hold. Pay close attention to fee caps -- they can save you money for high-dollar transfers. Make a list of your credit cards with the best rate at the top.
Research other credit card balance transfer details online to see if you can find better rates. Often credit cards will try to attract new customers with low or waived balance transfer rates for a period of time. Add this information to your list along with telephone numbers to enable you to call the credit card companies.
Call each of your current credit card companies and inquire about balance transfer rates. Call the new credit card companies that you researched also. Take notes about the rates the representatives quote you.
Use effective negotiating tactics to try to secure a better rate. For example, try asking the representative if she will waive a balance transfer rate altogether. You never know unless you ask, and this is a strong place to begin negotiating. If you are a high-volume charger, mention how much you use your card and your long-standing history of timely payments. If you don't use your card often, try to get the representative to entice you back with low rates. If it's a new card, mention your strong credit score (if applicable).
Utilize the best rate you found during your research as an example of rates you've found available to you. Ask the representative if his company can beat this rate.
Inquire about fee caps for each credit card company. If a representative throws a high cap at you, counter back with a lower one to see if the representative will accept it.
Find out about future offers each credit card company is planning. You may learn about a waived balance transfer fee special that a company is planning for the next month. This will enable you to put off your transfer to take advantage of the special.
Ask to speak with a supervisor if a standard representative won't negotiate with you. Supervisors usually have more bargaining power than reps.
Offer to pay a slightly higher interest rate in exchange for a waived balance transfer fee, after crunching the numbers to ensure that this benefits you. As long as you plan to pay the balance quickly, a higher interest rate shouldn't hurt you.
- Pay attention to the offers you receive from your current credit card companies. Balance transfer offers are common, but they are usually only available for a specific time. Take advantage of balance transfer offers with reduced or waived fees when they arrive.
- Don't forget to bundle balance transfers, if necessary. If you have more than one transfer you want to execute, bundle them and ask for one fee.
- Read the fine print carefully for the credit card where you want to transfer your balance. Make sure you won't take a hit down the road in shifting interest rates. Pay attention to grace periods and other variables such as late fees as well.
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Keen Harvests Rice Sacks for Bags
Well-constructed and surprisingly sturdy, Keen's Harvest series of bags and accessories is yet another way the footwear manufacturer is stepping out with more-sustainable product offerings. Made from delightfully crinkly repurposed rice sacks and excess factory materials, the collection comprises eight unique styles—including wallets, day packs, and tote bags—in dark beige and white, with occasional splashes of red, green, and orange for emphasis.
"We realized that there was an excess of this used material being added to landfill and that we could repurpose the material into beautiful and unique bags," says Eric Groff, national sales manager, Bags and Packs for Keen, in a company press release. "Since it was used to carry heavy bags of rice the material is extremely durable and perfect for everyday use." To find a store near you that carries Harvest, simply visit Keen's Web site and punch in your zip code. ::Keen


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My nickname is my full name, including the pretentious middle initial. This is what very close friends call me. Not "Lightning" or "Caveman" or "Starbuck" or "Captain Inappropriate."
Okay, sometimes, "Captain Inappropriate."
Like most nicknames, I didn't choose it for myself.
Our campus pastor was an amazing man who remembered everyone's name despite knowing hundreds of students. He called me "young Jason." Pastor was amazing in other ways. Whether you were at every Bible study or hadn't seen him in months, you felt like he was your best friend. Because he actually was.


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From 'drunken dragons' tottering the street to traditional Catholic processions, Macao's festivals offer a thrilling glimpse into the dual heritage of this remarkable destination…
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Later in the year, Macao's sights turn towards the spectacular Macau Grand Prix (15–18 Nov); away from the racetrack, however, it is preceded by another big event on the calendar. Mid-autumn Festival is a China-wide harvest folk ritual marking the full moon, but it has taken on a wider meaning over the years, even in modern cities like Macao. It's a time of moon cakes (hefty sweet/savoury pastries stuffed with lotus seed and red bean), colourful lanterns and family reunions, while visitors will find a friendly welcome and a chance to explore the city's Chinese roots.
Nam Van Lake is a good place to start, with firework displays typically sounding out over the water, while the black sands of Hac Sa beach are filled with strolling families taking in the moon. The eve of the event is usually the most festive, as children heave lanterns around the town and every landmark is typically lit up in celebration. Just grab yourself a moon cake and soak up the atmosphere.
No event dominates in this part of the world quite like Chinese New Year. The celebrations are incessant, fuelled by enough firecrackers to keep you jittery all day, with locals allowed to set off fireworks in two locations: the waterfront at Estrada Almirante Marques Esparteiro in Taipa and Avenida Dr Sun Yat-Sen, near Macau Tower. Needless to say, it's glorious chaos as the night sky lights up in a thousand personalised, unique displays.
For something more organised, the biggest parade usually bursts into life between Sai Van Lake and Senado Square, as lion and dragon dancers tousle their manes and scales, frolicking the streets in a riot of colour. But be sure to also visit the region's temples (try the ancient A-Ma or Kun Iam Tong) to see the season's traditional side. During this period, locals typically offer incense for good luck, and the scents and colours make it a sensory experience like no other. An incredible time of year to visit.
One of the more unusual celebrations in Macao sees local fishing communities take to the streets to perform a 'mock' drunken dance while parading a ceremonial wooden dragon. As they stumble the streets, they hand out 'longevity rice' and shower the air in beer and Shaoxing rice wine, typically spraying it from their mouths in a downpour of Tsingtao.
It might sound like an alcohol-induced uprising, but it's an event that actually has its roots in a Buddhist legend from Guangdong Province, and it's no surprise that it coincides with the Bathing of the Buddha Festival. So it goes: a village appealed to the deity to save them from a plague, only for a sea dragon to emerge. A local monk slew it and the town miraculously recovered; then, believing the dragon to be divine, they set about honouring it in kind. The tradition has continued since.
For a pretty raucous parade, it actually begins rather sedately. Head to Kuan Tai Temple, near Senado Square, where prayers and blessings precede the festivities. Then, as things get louder and the rice wine flows, participants make their way to the centre in a shower of drink and rice grains. There's nothing quite like it, but bring an umbrella to avoid the spray!
Macao's Portuguese heritage is rarely far from sight, whether it's in the cobbled streets of The Historic Centre of Macao or the plethora of restaurants serving Portuguese classics. Yet its past is never more visible than in mid-May, when the Procession of Our Lady Fátima takes to the streets from São Domingos Church. Join thousands of local Catholics on the streets, as white-robed women parade the statue of the Lady up to the hilltop Penha Chapel.
Regardless of creed, the sight of this annual march is nothing short of spectacular. Its origins date back to the old country, in honour of a 1917 sighting of the Virgin Mary in Portugal, and last year was the 100th anniversary of the procession. At the end, it all culminates in a solemn mass, but it's worth catching a glimpse as it passes through the streets of Nam Van and Sai Van – a sight like no other in Asia.
Dragon boats are raced all over China, though the origins of this tradition trace back to the folk rituals of the south's fishing communities. This race, however, is part of a larger event, Dragon Boat Festival, which is said to commemorate the death of the 3rd-century poet Qu Yuan, who protested corruption by drowning himself – it is said his countrymen raced out to find his body, drumming to keep away the bad spirits. This morphed into an annual competition in his memory, though there is little history out on the water these days; instead, all eyes are typically on the teams.
Interestingly, dragon boat racing had rather fallen out of fashion in recent centuries, even though races were still held intermittently in Macao from the 1930s on. This festival was revived China-wide in 1979, and now annual races are held here on Nam Van Lake, with local and foreign teams taking to the water as the sound of drums batter the shores and eardrums of spectators. The festival is a lively, colourful event that stretches beyond the furious splashing of the paddlers, however, and well worth seeing.
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To enable the usage of an index you must not use the index expression (here: the column) in an expression.
From the way your query is written I assume the type of the new date_time column is VARCHAR2 (otherwise you wouldn't convert it, I guess).
The best solution would be to store the date_time column either as DATE or TIMESTAMP (not VARCHAR2). Then index the column and if you have all that, rewrite your query to use the column directly:
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Remote Auction House Beta Test - Update 06/07
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The beta has ended and the Remote Auction House is now live! Thank you to everyone who participated in helping us test this new feature. For more information on how to obtain the app and subscribe to the service visit http://www.wowarmory.com/wow-remote.xml
Cataclysm Beta -- Guild Contest
[blizzquote author=Zarhym source=http://blue.mmo-champion.com/t/25172043418/cataclysm-beta-guild-contest/]If you think you and your guildmates have what it takes to make invaluable beta testers, take a stab at our Cataclysm Beta -- Guild Contest. All you need to do is tell us in a short essay why you and nine of your guildmates should be in the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm beta test. We'll be picking 100 winning submissions each week for five weeks, for a total of 5,000 beta keys at stake!
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Beginning on the Commencement Date, you can enter the Contest by emailing a short essay (50 to 250 words) elaborating on why the World of Warcraft guild that the entrant is the guild master of should take part in the World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Beta Test to email@example.com. Your submission must be in English, and must be between 50 and 250 words in length to be considered for the Contest. You are limited to one (1) entry in the Contest. Any entries or submissions which depict or glorify overly graphic, lewd, obscene, vulgar or profane behavior, or which utilize lewd, obscene vulgar or profane language, either as part of the submission or as the name of the submission, will be disqualified at the sole discretion of Sponsor.
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Important - Adobe Flash Player Vulnerability
[blizzquote author=Lucytr source=http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=25170612979&sid=1]A critical vulnerability has been discovered in Adobe Flash Player 10.0.45.2 and Adobe Reader/Acrobat 9.x, and could potentially be used to target World of Warcraft players and accounts. The newest available version of Adobe Flash 10.1, Release Candidate 7 (available at http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/flashplayer10/), does not appear to contain this vulnerability, and we recommend that everyone upgrade their Flash player as soon as possible. Earlier versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat, specifically version 8.x, do not appear to contain this vulnerability, either.
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Curse Client Google Ad Scam
A few months ago a couple of people got hacked because of malicious google ads redirecting to fake armory pages. (See this news)
The same problem is now affecting the Curse.com client that many of you use to update and download addon.
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EU: Panasonic Must Sell Battery Units to Buy Sanyo
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Japanese electronics maker Panasonic Corp on Tuesday gained approval from European Union antitrust regulators to acquire rival Sanyo Electric Co Ltd on condition it sheds some units.
The European Commission, the competition watchdog of the 27-nation EU, said in a statement that Panasonic would need to sell battery production facilities in markets where the Commission identified competition concerns.
Panasonic earlier this month offered to divest some businesses to gain EU regulatory approval.
"In view of the remedies offered, I am satisfied that competition will remain vigorous after the merger and that purchasers of batteries will continue to benefit from choice and competitive prices," EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes said.
Without some unit sales, the merged entity would have a significant market share in batteries used in alarms and utility meters, portable rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries and rechargeable coin shape batteries based on lithium, the Commission said.
The companies will sell a battery production factory and one of the parties' portable nickel-metal hydride businesses to eliminate any increase in market share in this product market, the EU executive added.
Panasonic, the world's No. 1 plasma TV maker, said in December last year it would spend up to 400 billion yen ($4.34 billion) to buy Sanyo to strengthen its position in the rechargeable battery and solar power equipment markets.
Panasonic, which vies with Sony Corp for the title of the world's largest consumer electronics maker, won approval from Japan's antitrust regulators this month for the deal.
The Commission said it had examined consumer electronic product markets such as camcorders and flat panel televisions where Panasonic and Sanyo are active and found limited increase in market share after the merger and raised no competition concerns.
Panasonic plans to start the tender offer for Sanyo shares soon after it wins regulatory approval in 11 countries and regions including China, Europe and the United States.
Sanyo, the world's largest maker of rechargeable batteries, is developing lithium-ion batteries for cars with Volkswagen AG. Panasonic operates an auto battery joint venture with Toyota Motor Corp.
(Editing by David Cowell)
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Best Smartphone in 2019 | Best Android Phone
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There are new phones arriving all the time, especially when it comes to the world of Android phones. Apple's iPhone might be popular but handsets running Google's mobile OS provide you with a wealth of choice.
Here at Gadget Media we independently recourse each android phone thoroughly so we can bring you the very best ones you can buy at any given moment. Here we rank the top 10 but keep checking as new ones will be added regularly. Might be Samsung Galaxy S10 series Will be in this list, but we will give you feedback about this phone after 1 month.
In 2018 we've had some cracking Android phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S9, OnePlus 6T, Pixel 3 and Huawei P20 Pro. Hold onto your hats as 2019 should bring us some amazing new android phones.
Your buying guide for the best Android phones in 2019
You might still be considering an iPhone, but it's worth checkout out the amazing selection of Android phone before you make a final decision. While you only get to choose from a handful of Apple handsets, there's something for everyone when it comes to Android.
The top Android phones are made by the likes of Huawei, Google, OnePlus, Sony, Xiaomi and Samsung - with signs of its latest Galaxy S10 models sighted just recently.
They come in all shapes, sizes, colours and each has selling points – whether it's a sleek waterproof design, a massive display or no less than three cameras. Sometimes, you might get all of this in one android phone.
Since you're often paying in excess of Rs 50,000 for these android phones, you can expect to get tip top build quality and the latest hardware and software features. Differences between devices can be minimal so a lot will likely come down to personal preference.
If these are too expensive, then we also have dedicated charts for mid-range phones and budget android phones. So you'll find something no matter how much you have to spend.
We've done our best to rank the android phones in order taking into account build, value, performance and features. However, make sure you get the android phone that's right for your needs – it might not simply be the android phone in the top spot.
Note that where phones are very similar – like the S9 and S9 Plus – we've picked the one we think is better to appear in the chart. This is so the ten android phones are nicely varied, providing a wider choice, but the version not chosen is still a valid choice.
Clicking through to our in-depth reviews will help where we have detailed benchmarks, test photography and more.
So here they are, the best Android phones you can buy right now.
1. Google Pixel 3
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- MRP: From Rs 70,000
- Buy from Google
The Pixel 3 is the best phone you can buy right now. It has the best performance of any Android phone, the best camera on a smartphone ever and a newly premium design.
Google has paid special attention to the display, which is much better than the previous two generations of Pixels, and the Android 9 Pie software is best with this hardware. The all-glass back now allows for wireless charging, and Google bundles USB-C headphones in the box.
The Pixel 3 XL is exactly the same experience save for the larger notched display and larger battery.
2. Samsung Galaxy S9
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- MRP: Rs 48,000
- Buy from Samsung
There's no doubt that the Galaxy S9 is one of the best phones of the year. It offers an excellent all-round experience with Samsung expertly blending design, hardware and software to make a phone that will appeal to all kinds of users.
You only need to spend extra on the Galaxy S9+ if you really want the extra camera, bigger screen and other internal upgrades - more RAM, storage and a bigger battery aren't as noticeable.
However, we can't avoid the fact that the improvements - namely the camera and biometrics - are minor and in many ways the S9 is the same as the S8 but with a higher price tag. Those on last year's model will unlikely be able to justify the upgrade and those on an S7 or earlier might want to grab the S8 at a now much lower price.
3. OnePlus 6T
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- MRP: 6/128GB Rs 38000 | 8/128GB Rs 42000 | 8/256GB Rs 46000
- Buy from OnePlus
This is one of the best phones you can buy even if it is the first OnePlus phone without a headphone jack. An in-screen fingerprint sensor, better speaker and more battery is the pay-off, and it's worth it.
The large display is excellent, the dual cameras are more capable than ever and performance is the best you can get on Android right now along with the Pixel 3.
You'll need to like the colour black, but OnePlus continues - just - to undercut industry prices enough to stand out.
4. Huawei Mate 20 Pro
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The Mate 20 Pro is an outstanding phone. The cameras will be the highlight for many people, but it really is a fantastic all-rounder with a top-quality screen, super-fast charging, wireless charging and excellent battery life.
It isn't perfect, but the small niggles shouldn't be deal-breakers for most people.
5. Honor View 20
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- MRP: To be confirmed
- Buy from Honor
The Honor View 20 is stunning to look at - from just about any angle, thanks to the one-two punch of the pinhole camera on the front and the genuinely unique holographic V effect on the glass rear. The photos look great, but don't really do this thing justice - it's properly gorgeous.
With a Kirin 980 and 6/8GB RAM the specs are plenty powerful to match, and comfortably rival much more expensive flagship phones (including Huawei's own Mate 20 Pro). And perhaps for the first time, Honor deserves to be in the same conversation as the big names when it comes to camera quality. Touting a 48MP lens is meaningless, but it's hard to argue with the results, especially from the AI Ultra Clarity mode.
At just Rs 40000 for the base model, and Rs 48000 for one with extra RAM and storage, this is genuinely affordable too. Honor's flagships have always offered serious specs and slick design while undercutting rivals on price, but it usually feels like there are a couple of compromises along the way.
For perhaps the first time, the View 20 doesn't feel that way. Sure, premium features like wireless charging and waterproofing are still missing, but for most people those remain nice-to-haves - whereas with the core features here Honor is firing on all cylinders.
6. Huawei P20 Pro
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- MRP: Rs 56000
In the P20 Pro Huawei has delivered a stunning phone which should be on your shortlist along with the Galaxy S9 and iPhone X. Sure, there are some niggles such as the lack of stabilisation for 4K video, no headphone jack and no wireless charging,but if your priority is photography then the P20 Pro does not disappoint.
Add in the long battery life, dual SIM slots and great screen and you've got the complete package: this is one of the best phones of 2018.
It's a fair amount more than the regular model so save yourself Rs 15000 on the regular P20 if you don't mind 'only' dual rear cameras, no waterproofing and an LCD screen vs OLED.
7. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro
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- MRP: Rs 46000
- Buy from Xiaomi
At £499 the Mi 8 Pro is an incredible buy, undercutting every rival flagship phone in the UK - and now that Xiaomi phones are easily available in the UK, there's no reason not to consider it.
With powerful performance, decent cameras, some genuinely useful software, a fancy in-display fingerprint sensor and a cool transparent back cover, this is a great all-rounder at a fantastic price.
8. Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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- MRP: From Rs 67900
- Buy from Samsung
If you want an Android phone with every feature under the sun, the Galaxy Note 9 is it. With premium design, amazing battery life and the unique S-Pen, it's pretty much the most you can spend on a phone right now.
That said, its features aren't for everyone and it will be too big and expensive for many. The regular S9 has similar design and most of the features and costs less (and will fit in most pockets to boot).
But the Note 9 has the best display on a smartphone on its release and the 4000mAh battery has incredible stamina. It even has liquid cooling and can run the most demanding mobile games.
If it's up your street, it's the only choice.
9. LG V40 ThinQ
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- MRP: From Rs 49900
- Buy from LG
This is the best LG phone you can buy. It's got sleek design, versatile cameras, an outstanding headphone jack DAC and full waterproofing.
The display is the best on an LG phone to date too and it has wireless charging. Performance is slick and LG's Android skin is at its most reserved even if it's not our favourite.
But you can only buy it in the US and Korea and it's very expensive, which might put some people off.
10. Sony Xperia XZ3
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- MRP: Rs 72990
- Buy from Sony
This is the best Sony phone you can buy right now, but you'd expect that from its latest flagship.
The design in an improvement on the XZ2 and the OLED display means it can go shoulder to shoulder with the Galaxy S9 and OnePlus 6, finally.
Some software niggles let it down a bit, and side sense is a waste of time. The camera is the best on a Sony (if not the best on a phone) and it's a well rounded package of a phone at a decent price.


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An auto theft suspect who eluded Washington County Sheriff' Deputies Tuesday afternoon after a high speed chase, was caught Friday afternoon in Austin, after leading law enforcement officers on another high speed chase.
Washington County Sheriff Otto Hanak said 34-year old Louis Duane Ryhne of Austin had gone back to Austin after ditching a vehicle stolen earlier in the week in Washington County.
He fled from a pickup truck stolen in Austin and stole another vehicle on Old Mill Creek Road. He fled from the pickup truck, causing it to be totally damaged. He then allegedly stole a vehicle on Old Mill Creek Road, but abandoned it in Burleson County. He says Ryhne could be eventually be returned to Washington County.
Hanak said Austin police spotted Ryhne at about three pm Friday, in a vehicle reportedly stolen in Austin and led them on a chase down interstate 35.
Ryhne will face charges in Travis and Washington Counties.
Hanak said Ryhne had gotten away from Washington County Sheriff's Deputies, Brenham police, DPS troopers and Deputy Constable William Shepherd. He was being tracked by ONSTAR and was heading into Brenham from Austin. The chase then began. Ryhne fled from that pickup truck on FM 390 The pickup truck was found but totally damaged. He allegedly stole an SUV from Old Mill Creek Road that was found, undamaged in Burleson County. After an extensive search, officers could not find Ryhne. Sheriff Hanak said this 'five time loser' had made his way back to Austin.


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15 Mar Legislative Update March 15, 2017
S242 the Senate version of the birth center bill that CBP strongly endorses has a hearing scheduled for Thursday March 30th at 10:00 AM in the Gressette Building 1101 Pendleton St, Columbia, SC. It is vital we show the legislators the bill has strong support from consumers. We need as many people as possible to go to the hearing and for some to testify. If you are unable to attend please make phone calls to your legislators asking for their support. We have 2 local Senators on the Medical Affairs committee Sen Paul Campbell and Sen Marlon Kimpson. Sen Larry Grooms sponsored the bill. You can find your legislators at scstatehouse.gov. You will likely speak to a staff member and it only takes a couple of minutes. "My name is _________ I live in Sen/Rep__________ district and I am calling to ask his/her support for H3133 on the House side and S242 on the Senate side. Without legislation this year our local birth center is at risk of closure."
CBP will have a caravan of people driving to the State House on March 30th leaving from CBP at 8 AM.
The Proviso (temporary stop gap law) that is allowing CBP and the other accredited birth centers to remain in compliance for licensure runs out June of 2018 and will not be renewed.
All three accredited birth centers in SC endorse H3133 and S242, including both CNM and CPM staffed centers. The two non-accredited centers oppose H3133 and S242 and endorse H3845 as an alternate bill. CBP does not oppose H3845 but we believe H3133/S242 are the better bills. These bills require accreditation as a basis for licensure ensuring all birth centers regardless of provider follow the same evidence based standards. It also requires a consulting physician to be available by phone for consults and to sit on the advisory board for the birth center. The physician also has to have hospital privileges within 45 miles of the center. We believe these are reasonable requirements that put the needs of the mothers and babies first. If the bill is passed it will allow centers a year to comply.
We would like to address some concerns that have circulated on social media.
The Ft Mill birth center that had a high number of infant deaths over a short time was accredited therefore accreditation does not ensure safety. Not true. The Carolina Community Birth Center never was granted full accreditation.
Accreditation is an over reach of government and is not required by other health care facilities. Other health care facilities already have accreditation so a law is not required. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Ambulatory Surgery Centers etc. must be accredited to be in network with insurance companies. It won't be too far in the future that insurance companies will also require accreditation for birth centers. Accreditation requirement will prevent DHEC from over regulation that is not evidence based.
Accreditation is too expensive and difficult. The American Association for Birth Centers Foundation has grants available to assist centers. The Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers is the only birth center specific organization that uses national birth center standards. They work with centers to come up to standard if they do not meet the requirements. The bill does not require specifically CABC accreditation.
Accreditation is more difficult for CPM centers. Not true. Labors of Love CPM center in Spartanburg is accredited as are many other CPM centers throughout the U.S. Both AABC who writes the Standards and CABC who writes the indicators for birth centers have equal input from CPMs and CNMs. Both CNM and CPM national professional organizations had input on the AABC Standards.
Physicians will not agree to consult with CPMs. Not true. There are physicians who meet the requirements in both the low country and the upstate willing and who do consult with both CPMs and CNMs.
If a physician consults with CPMs or birth centers his hospital would revoke his privileges. Not true. Never has a physician who consulted with midwives of either credential ever had his privileges revoked in South Carolina.
H3133/S242 requires written agreements that are against AABC policy for birth center legislation. Not true. The bills do not require written agreements or contracts with physicians or hospitals. H3133/S242 have been endorsed in writing by both AABC and CABC. H3845 does require a written approval from either a CNM or physician for mothers to birth at CPM centers. We do not feel this is appropriate or provides the safety and quality assurances needed to protect consumers. Rarely do physicians have any training or experience in birth centers and are not the authority for birth center care. Centers could have a physician on retainer that would sign for the mother to meet birth center criteria that is against national standards. There are bad actors of all credentials. CPMs who follow national birth center standards are just as qualified as CNMs and physicians to determine a birth center mother's risk status.
H3133/S242 would close all CPM centers and H3845 would keep all birth centers open. H3133/S242 will not close any birth center it gives a year for all centers to reach compliance. A year is reasonable to comply. H3845 has strong opposition from powerful lobby groups and has no realistic chance of passing even with strong consumer support. Without a bill passed this session Charleston Birth Place is at risk of closure first. With our transport hospital stopping maternity services next year we will be left without a place to go. Labor of Love CPM center in Spartanburg will also be at risk of closure when the Proviso runs out. DHEC will continue to cite the non-accredited centers for not meeting their interpretation of physician support. This will put all entrepreneur centers at risk and the Greenville Hospital owned center the only one safe.
All birth centers should stand together for H3845. It does not matter if all the birth centers agree if other more powerful stakeholders disagree. In the words of a SC legislator,"politics is not logical." Legislators do not like to deal with controversial bills. They will just delay and move onto issues that have more priority. Birth centers deliver less than 1% of babies in SC. We are not a priority. The lesson learned in the 4 years of trying to pass a birth center bill is in order to move forward compromises must be reached.
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By now, every hockey fan has seen the spectacle of the Flyers-Lightning game last Wednesday, in which fans (including a national TV audience in the United States) were "treated" to a couple of instances of the Flyers refusing to bring the puck out of their own end and the Lightning refusing to forecheck. If you didn't see it, you can guess what happened. That's right, nothing. Many seconds of nothing.
Of course, the subsequent talk ran heavily towards what the on-ice officials did (blow the play dead a couple of times), didn't do (penalize either team) and should have done (um…something other than what they did), as well as what the league should or should not do (most recommend a wait-and-see approach before any significant action).
Former NHL referee Kerry Fraser (love that first name!) weighed in on the subject on TSN's website, where he argued that penalties could have been assessed (and that he would have assessed them), based on the fact that the team in possession of the puck (the Flyers) were not "advancing" it.
Well, Fraser's use of the phrase "advancing the puck" (and his citing of two sections of the rulebook in support), led Yahoo Sports' Greg Wyshynski (always worth reading and following on Twitter [@wyshynski]) to post a response on the Puck Daddy blog. To give you an idea of his position, the post is entitled "Kerry Fraser's problematic take on Flyers/Lightning stalemate." The gist of Wyshynski's criticism is that the rule Fraser cites (Rule 72) never mentions the phrase "advancing the puck" and is entirely concerned with players refusing to touch the puck at all for various reasons (mostly to prevent a stoppage of play after a hand pass, high stick making contact with the puck, icing, etc.)
Wyshynski's point is well taken, but I believe that the ultimate answer to the Flyers' actions (inactions?) lies in the selfsame Rule 72. After all, the introduction to the rule states:
"The purpose of this section is to enforce continuous action and both Referees and Linesmen should interpret and apply the rule to produce this result."
It is not much of a stretch to interpret "continuous action" as meaning a little more than just "keeping the puck moving." I think that the examples given in Rule 72 are not more extensive simply because no one conceived of a team in possession of the puck not wanting to, well, play the game (except for short-term strategic reasons like ragging the puck on a penalty kill.) If the league wants to go the rule-changing (or, more accurately, rule extending) route, this is the place to do it.
And if you're thinking "this would be a tough judgement call," I can only say that's the world that referees live in. Watch any hockey broadcast. The announcers pass judgement on the referee's judgement ON EVERY CALL. I don't think it will be difficult for the referees to see a case of a team doing the on-ice equivalent of picking up its toys and going home, and penalize them for it. Bench minor cures all.
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Back in November, when the market was looking particularly bleak, Cramer created a portfolio of stocks he thought could withstand the pain and still go higher. He called these his Kevlar, or "bulletproof," picks because even when they took a hit, they got back up again. On Monday's Mad Money, he revisited the five companies to prove they are the kinds of plays you want when the economic picture is uncertain.
Cramer picked Altria before it spun off Philip Morris International, and now the two stocks are up over 4%. MO's nice yield gives it economic protection, and PM is benefiting big time from the weak dollar.
Freeport-McMoRan, the mining behemoth, is up over 11% since being named a Kevlar stock. The story with FCX is simple, Cramer said. There's a global shortage of copper, and this is the company that has it. If the U.S. housing market recovers, he expects this stock to go through the roof.
Foster Wheeler is up less than 3%, but it's still Cramer's favorite infrastructure stock, as its largely international and is levered to high energy costs. He's still a buyer.
Transocean, the world's largest deepwater driller, is the biggest Kevlar winner – up 27% since Cramer put it in the portfolio. Thanks to its earnings visibility, RIG doesn't have to worry about the short-term vicissitudes of the economy. Exploration in Brazil alone assures RIG's orders through 2015.
MedcoHealth Solutions , the only traditional defensive stock in the Kevlar portfolio, is also the only one to do nothing. The stock has not made any gains since Cramer picked it, mostly because MHS has been hit with raw costs. Also, Medco's earnings visibility slows after 2012, which is when lots of drugs come off patent. Cramer's hesitant to keep it in the portfolio, but it's down short-term so he'd wait for a rally to sell.
Cramer's Kevlar portfolio is up 9% since he created it compared to the S&P 500, which is down over 3%. Some of the stocks got knocked down, but they recovered thanks to their long-term themes. With the potential exception of Medco, he thinks they'll continue to work.
Jim's charitable trust owns Altria, Freeport-McMoRan and Foster Wheeler.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Kingwood Hookin
Rhonda Thomas rugs were featured this year.
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Wow, so much talent. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
Hello Julie, wow, so many great rugs, love them all. Talented hookers thats for sure. I just learnt this Spring, taking my time with it but do love it. Blessings Francine.ReplyDelete
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Oh my goodness! I wonder if I know anyone in that picture?! I lived in Ontario right next to Mansfield for 7 years and decorated Kingswood for the Christmas Holiday Season many times. It is a beautiful place and it looks like it was filled with lovely wool rugs that day! Lucky you to attend!ReplyDelete
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So good to see you at Kingwood! Thanks for posting rugs that I did not see.
Yes, it is hot and D-R-Y! We got about 10 drops of rain this evening :( Not even enough to wet the pavement. My next water bill is going to be SCARY!
Pug hugs :)
Loved the picture trail! Thanks so much for sharing ... the rugs are fantastic!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing the pics Julie, I forgot my camera, and there were some great rugs and the hook-in was just wonderful as usual. So good to see you and I still haven't had any rain!!!!!! Keeping my fingers crossed.ReplyDelete
Ugh, its horribly humid in Akron. It was nice meeting you and hopefully we will have a chance to talk at another hook-in soon. :-) I'm going to North Canton on Saturday.ReplyDelete
I'm another fan of Katie's rug! :-) And, the rooster rug from Star Rug Co.... have to put that on my hooking list!ReplyDelete
Wonderful rugs!! I just love that little bee chair pad!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the great picture show!
Such wonderful rugs! The first rug is my favorite...great polka dotted pumpkin! Thanks for taking us along!ReplyDelete
I don't think I've seen such fun cute rugs!!! That snowman one is adorable. I just may have to find that pattern!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing.
What a fun time you must have all had! Thanks for sharing the pictures. How exciting for Rhonda and Deb to be featured. Oh how I wish I lived close enough to attend hook-ins. You girls are so lucky to be able to get to do so many fun things. Hugs, Lori
Beautiful rugs. Do you know the designer/shop for the rug that was behind the registration table? I'd love to get that pattern! JanReplyDelete
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The daily candlestick analysis report is showing a 79% probability $FIT will close lower than the previous close. The price target is $5.72 if it closes lower; in the other hand, if the bulls prevail, the price target is $5.87 (checkout the Daily Projections Chart below)
Weekly Analysis
The Weekly Projections Chart is showing a strong resistance at $5.77. The candlestick analysis is showing a 63% probability $FIT will close the week higher than last weeks close of $5.77; if it does the price target is $5.95. If the bears have the upper hand this week the price target is $5.59
Monthly Analysis
The Monthly Projections Chart is showing a price target of $8.49 (+47%) if the earnings are good. If not the price target is $4.17 (-28%) . The Monthly High and Low Analysis table is showing a high of the month at a minimum of $6.31 considering $5.12 is the low of July 2017.
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Community is one of those words we all use, but few of us seem to ever really experience what the Bible describes. We live in a culture that is highly individualistic, lonely and busier than ever. And yet, in each of us is a desire to know and be known…to belong. The primary place to know and be known at Exodus are Community Groups.
At Exodus, Community Groups pursue one another so that Jesus is seen and disciples are made.
Pursue one another
Rather than living isolated lives, we want to know one another. We do this by pursuing one another. The scheduled time that our groups gather is only one part of this. In pursuing one another, we try to connect throughout the week with the people in our group.
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We believe that when we live in community with one another Jesus is seen and enjoyed. We believe that this happens not only through studying Gods word together, but through our interactions. When we love and serve one another, Jesus is displayed.
Disciples are made
Our groups pursue one another so that disciples are made. So, we are concerned with our growth and the growth of others in our group. We show this by speaking the truth to one another, living our lives on mission together, and considering how we can encourage one another.
Check our Community Groups Options page for locations and meeting times.
Community Groups are organized geographically for the purpose of connecting lives and multiplying the mission. We want this to be our pattern. However, if you need to meet with another group for scheduling reasons, we'll help you get connected.
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You can get plugged into a community group by filling out this form, emailing one of the community group leaders listed here, or speaking to a greeter in the welcome area on a Sunday.
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♦ All classes have daily religion instruction. Students in the second grade prepare for and receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. Students receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation regularly once they receive these sacraments for the first time in Grade Two. Adoration with Solemn Benediction, Stations of the Cross, the May Crowning, and the Advent Jesse Tree are part of the prayer life of the entire Academy.
♦ Students in second to fourth grade explore rhythm, harmony, melody and dynamics through song, dance, instrument playing, and skits through a weekly music class.
♦ For physical education, students learn the fundamentals of rhythmic movements, creative play, dance, body imagery, and locomotor, manipulative and non-manipulative skills, which help to develop fine and gross motor movement in weekly classes.
♦ For students in Grades 2 and 3, St. Gregory the Great continues the introduction of the Spanish language with a focus on listening and speaking skills. Students in Grade 4 advance in language development, adding the reading and writing components of Spanish.
♦ Students have a regularly scheduled library period, instructing them in library and research skills. This class incorporates the standards found in the Language Arts curriculum, as well as supplementary materials.
♦ All students in grades 4-8 have an account on the Academy's Google Apps domain. This account enables students to collaborate on assignments electronically, submit assignments and receive teacher feedback electronically, and utilize a closed email system to share assignments. As textbooks come up for refreshment/replacement, the physical books will be replaced with electronic books in the grades where Chromebooks are implemented on a one-on-one basis.
♦ St. Gregory the Great Academy employs two full-time Resource Room teachers who plan and implement alternative reading and writing programs for qualifying students in Grades 2 through 4. The Resource Room covers the same essential Language Arts curriculum at each grade level as instruction in the regular classroom does, but does so using alternative methods in small student groupings.


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As they say, it's always better to leave at the time of your choosing than be pushed, so, with that in mind, I'm here to report that Verity La-la-land is currently experiencing some changes. After four years at the helm, trying to keep my hand on the sometimes (oftentimes) slippery tiller, navigating some choppy seas but also some of the most beautifully intoxicating seas imaginable, I'm swimming ashore, I'm finding a safe harbour, I'm heading for the hills. In other words, I'm standing down as editor. I'm leaving entirely.
It's been an extraordinary trip; I had no idea that Verity La would become what it is today. Back in 2010, when, after knocking off a bottle of cheap verdelho, I came up with the concept of a ballsy little e-shaped journal for the literary misfits and almost-forgotten, I thought there'd be little interest and the whole thing would fall on its face within six months. But here we are.
Scanning the Vault's list of published work is both exhilarating and sobering. Exhilarating because it never ceases to amaze me how many writers have been so willing to donate such astonishing work to our project. Sobering because this whole business of editing a literary journal is a delight but it also comes with a solid whack of exhaustion. All in all, I've very much enjoyed interacting with our writers, especially through the interview process, and it's also been gratifying to facilitate reviews of books that often go ignored by bigger publications.
This current iteration of Verity La is the journal's second, and, I think, there is a need to move to a third.
There are, however, some challenges.
The first is working towards a publishing model that might enable payment of contributors. Verity La is a labour of love: in our universe no one gets paid; money – for anyone – has never been an intention. I am somewhat relieved to read that the #paythewriters movement now recognises the value of projects like Verity La. Needless to say, writers working in commercial contexts MUST be paid and they must be paid APPROPRIATELY. For Verity La, is there a realistic way of doing things just over the horizon that might result in our contributors being paid and at the right levels?
I hope so.
Related to this, what is the impact of free-to-net journals like this one on the viability of publicly funded journals and/or commercial publications? Is it justifiable to flood the internet with free content – no matter how good it is – when journals that pay writers are dropping like flies? But there's a flipside question: Do we want a culture where there are only a dozen or so government-funded literary journals? How would that be good for diversity and pluralism and accessible support? Shouldn't there be a place in the Australian literary landscape for punk's fuck-you spirit?
Every single publication in this country is trying to grapple with these questions. They are difficult questions, and complex, and they require considerable thought and energy and innovation.
Another key challenge for a contemporary journal is readership. As a prominent Australian literary mover and shaker rather brutally told me recently, 'There is no hope for Australian fiction writers.' As a small press told me, 'We're not going to publish poetry any more – it's near impossible to sell.' These are grim opinions indeed. It's tempting to believe that social media is the answer. It's part of the answer, but it's also a false promise. Turning 'likes' and 'retweets' into subscribers and readers is a task and a half, let alone turning them into consumers of literature i.e. people who might actually fork out their hard-earned cash for published work.
Personally, I'm a pragmatic optimist: I would like to think that the digital age opens up many possibilities for writers, readers, and publishers. As always, it's about putting the right people in the right jobs.
Which brings me to the most important announcement of all.
Afters some robust and reflective discussion amongst the Verity La team and our close associates, after looking at a range of options including shutting the journal down, it's been decided that the ship will keep sailing – under the editorship of Michele Seminara. Michele brings to the role a first-rate literary intelligence, an open and inclusive approach, and, importantly, new energy and fresh ideas. Michele is acutely aware of the impediments that might come the journal's way, but readers should have every confidence that with her guidance Verity La will continue to play a role in developing and exploring Australia's literary worlds.
In the coming weeks and months, Michele will be making some announcements about further changes to the editorial line-up. Do bear with the team as the journal goes through this transitional phase.
HUGE thanks to all the writers, reviewers, editors, proof-readers, submission readers, visual artists, and site-technicians – what a very fine bunch of volunteers you are. And to our subscribers and readers: much gratitude.
See you on the other side.
– Nigel
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As they say, it's always better to leave at the time of your choosing than be pushed, so, with that in mind, I'm here to report that Verity La-la-land is currently experiencing some changes. After four years at the helm, trying to keep my hand on the sometimes (oftentimes) slippery tiller, navigating some choppy seas but also some of the most beautifully intoxicating seas imaginable, I'm swimming ashore, I'm finding a safe harbour, I'm heading for the hills. In other words, I'm standing down as editor. I'm leaving entirely.


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Bali flights rescheduled as world leaders arrive
Published on Nov 16, 2011
Flights into and out of Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport will be rescheduled this week, to accommodate the arrival of various world leaders for the ASEAN Summit and East Asia Summit.
Local news portal tempointeraktif.com, reported the airport's Operations Manager, Sugiono as saying today that the leaders' arrivals were expected to disrupt approximately 50 scheduled flights, with normal airport operations stopping for 30 minutes prior to and 15 minutes after each landing.
"The standard operating procedures are the same for all presidential flights," Sugiono said, adding that eight domestic and 11 international carriers had agreed to reschedule flights.
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Quote of the Day: "The secret to happiness is curiosity." ~ Norman Douglas
Song of the Day: Desafinado – Ana Caram
Exercise of the Day: TRX
Affirmation: "My life is fulfilling and beautiful."
Tip: I've read a lot that we shouldn't skip breakfast but I think this should be taken with a grain of salt as everyone's bodies are different. I've tried both ways and for me, my weight was lower not having a big breakfast as suggested by a lot of nutrition outlets. I do, however, think it's important to get your metabolism going and keep it fed but with something small or high in protein, not necessarily first thing in the morning. Usually a protein shake will suffice for me after my morning workout and then a nice lunch a few hours later. Lunch for me is my biggest meal of the day. It gives me a chance to gain energy through that afternoon low and get my carbs in early enough to burn them off. It also fills me up enough not to overload on dinner and go to bed with an overly full stomach. For me, doing this keeps my calories lower throughout the day as there is only so much time left in the day to consume calories.


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The Woman of Achievement Award Luncheon is Women In Development (WID), New York's highest profile, signature event. Its purpose is to recognize and promote the achievements of a distinguished colleague who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the field of development and philanthropy, to celebrate the profession and its contributions to the nonprofit sector and society. Over 300 development professionals, philanthropists, and nonprofit volunteer leaders attend annually, representing a diverse range of sectors including arts and culture, civic and environmental, advocacy, education, health services, international relations, social and legal services, and much more.
With a diverse membership roster, outstanding events and knowledge sharing and acquisition opportunities, WID is dedicated to empowering, connecting, and engaging women in an atmosphere that fosters professional growth and leadership. We provide a vibrant community where we are supported, valued and respected. We also offer insightful programs that advance leadership and promote development in all sectors of the nonprofit world.
2019 – Ruth C. Browne, SD, Ronald McDonald House New York
2018 – Mary Ellen Miller, Girls Who Code
2017 – Robin Merle, Hospital for Special Surgery
2016 – Debra LaMorte, New York University
2015 – Cecile Richards, Planned Parenthood Federation of America
2014 – Aileen C. Hefferren, Prep for Prep
2013 – Karen Brooks Hopkins, Brooklyn Academy of Music
2012 – Myra J. Biblowit, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation
2011 – Jenny Morgenthau, The Fresh Air Fund
2010 – Ana Oliveira, The New York Women's Foundation
2009 – Rosanne Haggerty, Common Ground
2008 – Paula Kerger, PBS
2007 – Dr. Vishakha N. Desai, The Asia Society
2006 – Ellen V. Futter, The Museum of Natural History
2005 – Emily K. Rafferty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
2004 – Virginia P. Louloudes, Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York
2003 – Elaine R. Jones, NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund
2002 – Madeline Lee, New York Foundation
2001 – Sara E. Meléndez, Independent Sector
2000 – Mary Schmidt Campbell, Tisch School of the Arts
1999 – Naomi Levine, New York University
1998 – Elinor Guggenheimer, New York Women's Agenda
1997 – Nicki Newman Tanner, UJA Federation
1996 – Susan Weber Soros, Bard Graduate Center
1995 – Sara Ann Fagin, Phoenix House
1994 – Marie Wilson, Ms. Foundation for Women
1993 – Jane Blumenfeld, Beth Israel Medical Center
1992 – Lenore Parker, YWCA of New York City
1991 – Betsy Gotbaum, NYC Parks and Recreation
1990 – Penny Stoil, Projects Plus
1989 – Elizabeth Hicks, NAACP Legal Defense Fund
1988 – Marguerite Gilpatric, Planned Parenthood Federation
1987 – Betty Becker, YWCA


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IP Expo located in Earls Court in London features the latest technology and innovations in areas like networking, storage, virualization etc. Obviously BACKUP DATA LTD team were there to keep pace with the latest ideas and solutions in IT world. Basically there were a lot of exhibitors and not much news that would have caught our eyes. Nevertheless, we have established new contacts, which will in the near future expand the portfolio of our services. We're going to sell additional services from companies such as ESET Security Solutions and Acronis, but the most interesting solution was Recovery Shield Backup from Orbit Software Group, which in conjunction with our backup services should create quite a good co-operation. Visiting the exhibit was an enjoyable experience for us. Next year we definitely will be there, hopefully with bigger BACK UP DATA team.
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Early Monday morning police found a vehicle stopped at the intersection of Hayway Road and Carriage Shop Rd for an extended period. Upon further investigation, the officer found the male operator passed out and slumped over the passenger seat. Field Sobriety Tests were administered after the officer woke up the operator. The tests indicated that the operator was impaired by narcotics and he was placed under arrest. The Falmouth Police log transcript identifies the suspect as Mitchell J. DeVincent, 25, of Hanover, MA. He was charged with operating under the influence of drugs, operating negligently to endanger, possession of a Class A substance, and possession of a Class B substance. Bail was set at $1040.00.
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The Central Scotland Regional Equality Council (CSREC) has launched a forum to gain local views on discrimination and hate crime issues.
The Falkirk-based equality and human rights charity says the aim is to promote an open dialogue with people who live, work and/or study in Falkirk and surrounding areas.
CSREC's recently-appointed equality engagement officer, Daniel Jones, said: "The forum (which has alreadu held its first meeting) will give people living, working and studying in Falkirk a platform to talk to us about their thoughts on what else needs to be done to make Falkirk a more inclusive and accessible place.
"It is also an opportunity to build networks and to learn from one another.
We want to put people at the heart of this forum, and that includes listening to everyone's thoughts and opinions, and designing the forum so that it meets the needs of those attending.
"We look forward to hearing what you have to say."
You can keep up to date with the group's activities on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CSREC01/


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Today I had the privilege of interviewing the lead Men's Basketball Assistant Coach of University of British Columbia (UBC), Spencer McKay. He had a storied playing career, most recently being capped off by induction into the Basketball BC Hall of Fame, class of 2014. A five-time Canada West All-Star and three-time All-Canadian as a player at the University of Victoria from 1986-91, McKay remains the program's all-time leading scorer, averaging 18.4 points per game during his career. He played three seasons under legendary coach Ken Shields and two years for the late Guy Vetrie.
Following his time in the CIS, he went on to play 16 years abroad in Hungary, Belgium, Austria, Spain, France, Portugal, Mexico, and Taiwan. He also was a member of the Canadian national team for 10 years (1985-1995), highlighted by an appearance at the 1994 World Championships in Toronto in which Canada finished seventh.
McKay graduated from Victoria with a Bachelor of Education in 1991 and is currently working toward his Level 4 coaching certification at the National Coaching Institute in Victoria and continues to run his annual Nothin' But Net Basketball Camp in his hometown of Oliver, B.C.
He has an astounding level of knowledge and experience to share that will help any aspiring basketball player not only become the best player they can be, but also sustain their success!
PM: When reflecting on your highly decorated playing career what would you say is the most important intangible that allowed you to excel during your playing career?
SM: There are several intangibles necessary for any athlete wanting to play at a higher level, none more important than character. Every athlete will face adversity- from injuries to poor performances to fatigue to outer/inner pressure- an athlete's ability to deal with all of these things in a way that does not interfere with performance or improvement is vital to success, particularly in the long term. I would also say that an athlete's ability to hold him or herself accountable is also a trait of a successful athlete. Athletes who point fingers rarely make it to the next level. But if there was one trait that every guy I played with at the professional level shared, it was that they were all fierce competitors. You must hate losing more than you love winning.
PM: At UBC you recruit some of the most talented and skilled players in the country, what are the most important skills/tangibles you are looking for in a recruit?
Depends on the position really, but obviously athletic ability and size are two of the most important things we look at when recruiting any player. Certain skills and athletic abilities (like jumping and quickness) are coachable and we can help the athlete improve, but as the old saying goes, you can't coach height. As far as skills go, that largely depends on the position, but the fundamentals of basketball at every position need to be at a very high level regardless of where he plays on the court. For example, all of our guards need to possess superior ball handling, passing, and shooting abilities. Not that our forwards or "bigs" don't (and we work on this every day), but these skills need to be very solid in order for a guard to play on our team. We can usually forgive a 7-foot recruit who can't execute a double crossover.
PM: Continuing on with recruiting, has there ever been a time when a recruit has done something that immediately made you lose interest in the recruit? If not, what is the biggest mistake a recruit can make during the process?
SM: I think every coach who has ever been involved in the recruiting process has experienced a "letdown"- whether it was something the recruit did (or didn't do) on the court or off. Again, we are looking for players with a high degree of character, so if a recruit does something illegal or has consistent discipline issues at home or at school, we're not interested. Luckily that doesn't happen very often. But we have had a couple recruits come in and play with our guys and just not compete. We want ultra-competitive players, and if you don't come in and show us how badly you want it, your days of being recruited by UBC are probably numbered. But I would have to say the biggest mistake a recruit can make is lying- whether it's lying about your height or your grades or your stats, the truth will eventually come out. Be proactive, but above all, be honest.
PM: There seems to be this misnomer that once you get recruited and sign your letter of intent to your school of choice that all the hard work is done. Unfortunately, too many athletes learn the hard way that their spot on the team is not guaranteed for four years. In your experience have you noticed any patterns between the players that stick around and have a successful career vs. those that do not?
I think every university player should enter his freshman season and ask himself this: "How do I want to be remembered when my career is over?" Most guys (unless they flunk out), finish their university playing careers and graduate. Those who don't either don't love the game enough, can't handle the enormous demands of being a student-athlete, or would rather party or play video games than study or go to the gym. Those players usually don't last very long and are certainly not remembered (in a positive way) by coaches, teammates, fans, and alumni. We always tell recruits that we can't promise playing time, but we do promise opportunity. Signing that letter of intent is the opportunity. It's what the player does after that will determine how he is remembered.
PM: After an excellent university career you were able to sustain a high level of success at the professional and international level for a very long time, what allowed you to keep playing at such a high level? The average NBA career is roughly 3 years, but you were playing professional basketball for 16 years!
I think a few factors came into play here. I've actually thought about this question many times because it has been asked many times! In no particular order:
1. Genetics. I was lucky to have very strong joints, a good strong frame for basketball, and I am athletic and tall. All of those factors definitely helped;
2. Taking care of myself. Staying fit, strong, putting the right things into my body, etc., all played a factor in my longevity. I was always really paranoid about my fitness. I hated the idea of getting tired before my opponent and I took great pride in being able to outrun nearly anyone at the end of a game. A lot of injuries happen because guys are fatigued, particularly in training camp at the beginning of the season. You can't start a season unfit or you stand a good chance of struggling with injuries all year.
3. Loving the game and loving to compete. A lot of guys I knew who retired "prematurely" either didn't love the game as much as I did, or they lost the love of competing. It's really hard to keep coming to the gym every day if you no longer have the love or that fire within.
4. Never stop trying to improve. I was still working on improving my jumpshot the morning of my last pro game in 2008. You can never be satisfied.
5. Luck. Although I took great care to ensure I was physically ready to play, I didn't miss a practice ( in any sport, ever) until I was 26 years old. Nobody does that without at least a little luck.
PM: Lastly, for a young upcoming basketball star growing up in Vancouver what would you recommend they do to allow them the opportunity to potentially continue playing basketball at the university level?
SM: In my opinion, young athletes today are being encouraged to "specialize" in a sport way too early. They choose one sport at the age of 10 and don't give themselves the opportunity to develop other skills that other sports offer that will actually help them as a basketball player. Guys who have played multiple sports are always more desirable than "one sport" guys. Volleyball, track, swimming, soccer, baseball and football- all good.
Young players these days also play way too many games in the summer (AAU for example) and don't practice the fundamentals enough. Summers should be spent going to camps and playing pickup against the best competition you can find, not playing 75 games to get "exposure". Many of these kids are sitting on the bench anyway, and would improve way quicker if they went to camps and worked on fundamentals. I think it's great that there are opportunities to play basketball and that is never a bad thing- but often the fundamental skill work is tossed aside in favor of team practices that focus too heavily on tactics.
I grew up in a small town so I didn't have immediate or easy access to a lot of really good players. A young player in Vancouver is really lucky because there are a lot of very good players in a relatively small geographical area. My advice to a young player living in Vancouver is to seek out the best players in the city- whether it's at UBC, at Kits Beach, or one of the local high school gyms- and play against them. Get to know them. Ask them questions. Find out what you have to do to get better by playing against them and by talking to them. Last week I invited 2 grade 11 players come to one of our open runs. These guys are stars at their respective high schools but when they came to play with us, they got their eyes opened really quickly; they were no longer dominant- in fact they got their butts badly kicked- but that's what they needed to experience first-hand in order to find out where they need to be. Although it was a tough day, both of those players couldn't wait to come back. Those kinds of kids have an immediate advantage over the high school kids who only want to play against their peers.
Wow, there was such a plethora of insightful knowledge in this interview. The biggest takeaway from this discussion is to realize that who you are as a person is much more important than your athletic skills. Further, to be able to sustain athletic excellence you can not just be a one-trick pony. The best athletes have extensive athletic skills because the body requires a diverse set of movement experiences to optimize performance and remain healthy.
If you can't sustain it, it's not worth it.
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Field vegetables : assessment of the tested IPM solutions on main cabbage pests
Sunday, February 15, 2015
This deliverable is divided into two parts:
In the first part, candidate IPM solutions were assessed with the model DEXiPM. Hereby three different systems, a current, an intermediate and an advanced system were analyzed for the different countries Denmark, France, Germany, Slovenia and the Netherlands.
The scope of the deliverable has been enlarged by the second part. Here, IPM solutions tested in practice were examined concerning their contribution to pesticide reduction.
"Ex-post assessment of the tested IPM solutions using DEXiPM" is available in the Publications section.


text: 16 Exceptional Hybrid Courses\nHybrid golf clubs make the game easier and more enjoyable. So do hybrid golf courses – that's what golf architect Bill Coore calls them – because they're designed to be fast and fun. Hybrids come in all shapes and sizes and can serve as a pre-game warm-up or a post-round wager or simply as a place to play an easy round in little over an hour. Most hybrid courses are amenities at larger golf facilities, but a couple of new ones are succeeding as stand-alone operations. Will hybrid golf courses ever gain the popularity of hybrid golf clubs? Could happen, in part because proponents of the concept include Davis Love III, Tom Watson, Tom Lehman and Tiger Woods. Here's a sampling of the wide variety of hybrids on the market.\nLet's start with the hybrid most in the news. On March 2, Tiger Woods attended the opening of his 10-hole pitch & putt, dubbed The Playgrounds, at his Augusta National-inspired Bluejack National G.C. Tiger, who designed it as a scaled-down version of the main course, was upstaged at the event by 11-year-old Taylor Crozier, who made a hole-in-one on the first hole with his first swing. What a debut. Nothing could better emphasize a hybrid's functions, which Woods described as "a relaxed setting for beginners and families as well as where good players can sharpen their skills."\nHere's a granddaddy of hybrids. Oceans began in 1983 as a 12-hole par-3 layout encircling two high-rise condos. When one hole was closed to create a new condo driveway, two new holes were added, so it's now a 13-hole par 3. Oceans was designed by Bill Amick, a longtime advocate of the short-and-fun layouts he calls "Amicable Courses." At 83, Amick has had four aces at Oceans, three of them using a modified-distance Cayman ball. \nSame concept - 13 one-shot holes – but in a far more rugged presentation, this four-year-old dazzler was conceived by owner Mike Keiser as an afternoon breather for players too tired to play a full-blown second 18 at the magnificent Bandon Dunes Resort. It was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, who also did the resort's Bandon Trails course. (Coore is currently converting a third nine at Farmington Country Club in Virginia into a 10-hole hybrid course.) \nTo complement their dramatic 18 built in sand dunes and eucalyptus forest, architects Damian Pascuzzo and Steve Pate (a former Ryder Cup player) added the 12-hole par-3 Challenge Course in 2008. It's indeed a challenge, with large, undulating greens and five ponds in play, but with two sets of flags on each green, one set in eight-inch cups, it's a definite hit among youngsters of all ages. \nThey call it Bunker Hill because it's revolutionary. Faced with a land reclamation site in a Toronto suburb, on a rectangular site barely big enough to squeeze in a regulation 9, Canadian architect Jason Miller opted to create the 12-hole par-3 with features that harken to Old Country golf, including tiny Coffin bunkers on the sixth and looming Spectacle Bunkers halfway down the 246-yard closing hole. Says Miller, the aim is to serve "the new direction of leisure time management." \nPerhaps the most exclusive hybrid course in America is also one of the best. Consisting of 10 par-3 holes, each replicating an approach shot faced on the main 18, it was co-designed in 1992 by Tom Fazio and the late Ernie Ransome, longtime president of the club. Several holes have no formal tees, just fairways where player can pick their lie and angle of attack, often into a green that's an exact replica of the real thing.\nLike the hybrid at Pine Valley, the Horse Course at the resort Prairie Club (which also features two regular 18s) is a 10-hole pitch & putt without formal tee boxes. Created by architect Gil Hanse and golfwriter Geoff Shackelford, the idea behind the Horse is similar to the basketball game of the same name, with the winner of the previous hole choosing the shot for the next hole. E.g.: from this bunker, over the gulch, to the far green, nothing but net. \nAfter architect Bobby Weed and associate Chris Monti created a new full-service practice range at Olde Farm on new land, club founder Jim McGlothin urged the designers to put the original 7-acre range to some use. They came up with miniature version of the main course, building a pitch & putt layout featuring eight greens, plenty of bunkers and tall fescue roughs. Monti calls it a "free range" experience where golfers can play clockwise, counterclockwise and even cross-country. \nWhile recently remodeling the once-private, now daily-fee Ak-Chin Southern Dunes, architect Brian Curley suggested that if the six target greens in the driving range were real greens, the range could occasionally double as a junior course. He built them, they're maintained as putting surfaces and now the range is closed each day around 2:30 p.m. to allow anyone under 17 to play unlimited golf on six pitch & putt holes at no charge. The course name even includes a hashtag (its real name is #miniDunesat Ak-Chin Southern Dunes G.C.) to urge its mention in social media\nA decade ago, Davis Love III and his design team created a six-hole residential course that features two par 4s, three par 3s and one par 5. By tucking in four extra, smaller greens along the par-4 and par-5 fairways and adding a few extra tee boxes , they also made the layout double as a 10-hole par 3 course. Or one can play it as three par 4s and six par 3s, making it a 9-hole executive course. Or eight par 3s and one par 4. You get the picture. \nA similar design idea has just been opened at this new residential golf development in central Florida. This time it's one par 5, one par 3 and four par 4s. With additional greens beside most fairways, each par 4 can also play as consecutive par 3s and the lone par 5 as three one-shot holes. Designed by Tom Lehman and architect Tripp Davis, it also has a separate loop of six par 3s, so Trilogy is both a 6-hole par 24 and an 18-hole par 54. \nInspired by the youth course at North Berwick, Scotland, Maryville dentist Bruce Twaddle convinced Tom Watson to join him in creating a course specifically for junior golfer on 30 acres next to the small town's Mozingo Lake golf course. Watson and his design associate Bob Gibbons donated their time in creating the 9-hole "precision layout," with Watson giving personal attention to each green. The course opens in mid-May. Junior green fees will be $5.\nThis could be a classic lemonade-from-lemons story. Paul Mihailides, the original owner of a billy goat 18, aptly named Boulder Hills, sold it to Foxwoods Casino, which closed the course a decade ago in favor of a new 36-hole complex elsewhere. So Mihailides bought the land back, this time turning the property into a private hunting and fishing preserve, with architect Robert McNeil converting eight of the abandoned holes into a lovely, playable 18-hole par-3 course. \nIn its 1960s heyday, Blue Skies G&CC was a favorite of Hollywood cowboy stars like Roy Rogers. But Blue Skies had dark clouds and folded. After it went fallow, local publisher Bill Brehm bought the land at auction and hired golf architect Cary Bickler to revive it as a full-length 12-hole layout. Routed with a front and back 6 (instead of 9), Hawk's Landing can be played as a 6-hole, 12-hole or 18-hole round. Now in its second year of operation, it's a legacy to Brehm, who passed away in 2015 just after his 90th birthday.\nIn his hometown, former PGA Champion David Toms created the ultimate practice facility, with a multi-directional practice range, three-hole practice course and nine-hole pitch & putt, all designed by Shreveport architect Jim Lipe, a former senior design associate of Jack Nicklaus. The academy (called 265 in honor of Toms's record low score in a major) is by membership only, and seems to be a breeding ground for future members of the golf team of LSU, the alma mater of both Toms and Lipe.


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News From the Field
Tool Could Help Uncover Bias Against Female Faculty in STEM Fields
December 13, 2012
This material is available primarily for archival purposes. Telephone numbers or other contact information may be out of date; please see current contact information at media contacts.A Northwestern University study of professors in STEM fields at top research universities across the country found that the "productivity gap" between male and female faculty varied depending on discipline. In fields that require more resources, women publish less. This suggests the gap may exist because academic departments historically have not invested resources equally in female faculty from the start of their careers. Men are getting greater resources.Full Story
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Hurricane Resort
The Hurricane resort – a place for a treat in the festival madness offers demanding festival-goers comfort, space and conveniences to make it more pleasant and more relaxing - but still in the middle of the action, just a guitar throw away from the mainstage.
All amenities of the resort at a glance:
- Separate areal (the capacity of the resort "Im Wolfsrudel" is limited to max. 400 visitors, the capacity of the resort "Ruf der Eule" is limited to max. 900 visitors)
- a pool – only for resort guests
- comfortable, lighted living zone
- seperate bar with cold and warm drinks
- beach volleyball area
- Check in directly at the resort
- Walkways and elegantly illuminated primary routes
- Parking space exclusively for resort guests
- Separate water flushed toilets and showers
- Daily garbage collection and enough trashcans (therefore you don't have to pay a deposit)
- A reception that is occupied from early in the morning until late at night for your questions and wishes
- Wi-Fi*
- Electricity (240 Volt – max. 1000 W; if available)**
- The 3 day festival pass is of course included in the resort ticket
You'd rather like to use your own camping gear but still want to enjoy the advantages of the resort? In this case you should check out our resort "Rufe der Eule" >>
You'd rather like to book one of our housings and enjoy a relaxed festival without worrying about the right camping gear? Then check out our resort "Im Wolfsrudel" >>
*Wi-Fi-tickets are included at the resort "Im Wolfsrudel" and available for purchase at the resort "Ruf der Eule"
**Electricity is included at the resort "Im Wolfsrudel" and available for purchase at the resort "Ruf der Eule"


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When I first became interested in building furniture, I searched through books and antiques-based newspapers to find images and descriptions of Shaker furniture. If you asked me to go into the shop to build whatever I wanted, I would immediately begin on something, anything, Shaker – the first two major pieces I built were a pair of shaker cupboards originally built in a New York Shaker community. For me, furniture with straight lines and understated elegance – which is what Shaker design and craftsmanship is all about – is the perfect first step into furnituremaking.
As it turns out I'm not alone in my way of thinking. Many woodworkers jump into furniture construction through the Shaker furniture porthole. Not only are the designs pleasing to the eye, the construction methods – especially joinery – are time-honored techniques that appear in pieces built by the Shakers as well as other top-notch craftsmen. If you learn techniques or methods of work as you build the furniture shown in our new Shaker furniture book, you'll use those techniques and methods over and over throughout your woodworking life.
What makes this particular book a great addition to your collection of Shaker projects is the wide range of pieces available. You'll find projects to fit in many areas of your home, including projects for the beginning woodworker as well as those that challenge woodworkers with years of experience. As a result, as you build projects from this book, your growth as a woodworker grows, too.
Included within these pages are a number of projects that are recognized as quintessential Shaker furniture designs. In fact, a few of the projects I've built many times. The Press Cupboard found in chapter 15 (and pictured above) is a project that I retired during my woodworking days. I've built so many of those cupboards I could mill the lumber and cut the parts without the aid of a cut sheet. That was the point when I reached the decision to turn away orders. That piece alone, in my opinion, is worth your investment in this book.
Also inside you'll find other iconic Shaker furniture designs, such as the candlestand, drop-leaf table and blanket chest. There are tall clocks, wall clocks and chairs, both straight and of the rocking variety. There's even a woodbox and stepstool. And if you need to start at the beginning, we've included a Shaker workbench for your shop.
If you have any interest in Shaker furniture from an educational perspective (learning construction techniques), or actually building projects for yourself or others, this book is invaluable.
–Glen D. Huey