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Over the last five issues of CropLife® magazine, starting in September 2011, we discussed our views on various dimensions to a question that we have been concerned about since late 2010: "Is Agriculture Facing a Bubble?â€� Recently, this concern generated serious discussion beyond the ag media, not only in the business/financial press, but also at a recent (November 2011) conference sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago entitled "RisÂing Farmland Values: Causes and Cautions.â€�
In this article, which is the last in our series focusing on Ag Bubble 2.0, we re-emphasize our view that agriculture — especially Midwest agriculture — whose profit dynamics is dominated by corn, has reached a long-term strategic point of inflection. It is important to note as you read that in our view, despite the broad diversity of agriculture from both a crop and geographical perspective, the market and profit dynamics of corn and the value of Midwest farmland are good barometers of the health of U.S. agriculture.
The End Of The Story — No, A New Beginning
In our view, we are at or near the peak of a "long cycle� in agriculture which started in the mid-1980s.
As discussed in our article in the December 2011 issue of CropLife, there is no better gauge of agriculture's current long cycle than the appreciation of Midwest farmland. For example, based on Iowa State University's annual "Iowa Land Value Survey,� average farmland values in Iowa increased at a compound annual growth rate of 8.9% per year from $787 per acre in 1986 to a recently reported $6,708 per acre in 2011, including a 32.5% year-to-year gain in 2011. Iowa's average value in 2011 was dwarfed by many Midwest farmland transactions in 2011 that reached $10,000 to $12,000 per acre, with a well-publicized recent farmland sale (for farming purposes) in Iowa that reached $20,000 per acre.
The recent multi-year rise in corn prices and profits to record levels in 2011, along with the current ultra-low interest rate environment, have driven the dramatic escalation in Midwest farmland values. However, these values are not supported by corn's price and profit outlook. As a result, Midwest agriculture is at a tipping point and at the beginning of a new long-term cycle, which will be characterized by a multi-year decline in crop prices, a significant squeeze in farm profits, and a dramatic decline in farmland values over the intermediate-term — and possibly the long-term as well.
It is important to point out that we are focusing on a long-term cycle trend, around which short-term, weather-induced production cycles are expected to continue to cause short-term price/profit spikes. Additionally, we recognize that the peak could be delayed from 2012 to 2013 if the current second year of the La Nina weather pattern dramatically reduces production in South America and North America in 2012.
Nevertheless, the script for the long-term structural change in trend has been written by a combination of the marketplace, Economics 101 and the "Power of the Dark Side.�
Structural Shift In The Long Cycle — Catalyst For Competitive/Structural Disequilibrium
The anticipated long-term cycle change in trend will create broad and dramatic ripple effects not only at the farm level but also through the entire ag supply chain, comprised of suppliers and the ag distribution/dealer system. The structural dynamics in play have the potential to not only create a multi-year period of competitive disequilibrium between players, but also trigger structural disequilibrium, which will strike at the heart of business strategies and business models.
It is likely that these dynamics will not only dramatically intensify consolidation at the farm level, but also catalyze a dramatic industry consolidation and transformation of the ag supplier/dealer chain. Some companies, who do not meet the challenge of transformational change, will face corporate obsolescence. Structural change will also create new business opportunities and the birth of new companies with forward looking business models and strategies. Thes companies will focus on meeting the evolutionary needs of the "farmer of the future,� who in many cases will think and operate very differently compared with today.
The Power Of The Dark Side — Catalyst Of Transformational Change
As discussed in our article in the January 2012 issue of CropLife, we believe the key driver of transformational change is the "Power of the Dark Side,� reflecting a developing structural change in agriculture's supply side dynamics. This emerges as a response to the step-function rise in prices for major ag commodities, most notably corn. This developing transformational dynamic reflects the convergence of three cycles, that will likely create significant U.S. and global upside supply surprises over both the short- and long-term.
In agriculture, attention is always placed on the growth dynamics of the demand side of the food equation, reflecting the well recognized economic/income growth drivers of developing economies. However, we believe what is under-appreciated is the accelerating momentum of the global supply side, especially outside the U.S.
The impact of improving economic/income growth in developing economies is expected to have a multiplier effect on the adoption of technology and modern ag management practices, as well as support changes in government policy that support the growth of agriculture.
Collectively, these changing dynamics are expected to accelerate ag productivity gains. This trend is evidenced by accelerating yield and production gains for corn outside the U.S. The growth in corn yields and production gains outside the U.S. has outpaced U.S. gains since 2000, even adjusting for the weather-impacted shortfalls in the U.S. crop yields in 2010 and 2011.
U.S. Corn Industry Faces The Power Of The Dark Side — Potential Structural Oversupply
From a big picture perspective, the impact of the Power of the Dark Side on the long-term global supply side cycle, suggests that corn prices have hit a peak from a long-term cycle perspective and could be in a new long cycle downtrend over the intermediate- and longer-term. Within a continued volatile market environment, we believe the that corn prices could trend down towards a $2.50 to $5 per bushel (bu.) price range over the intermediate- to long-term, with a market equilibrium price level of $3 to $4 per bu.
We have taken a closer look at the impact of these expected market dynamics on the supply/demand and pricing dynamics for corn, over the next five years. There are key corn market drivers looking out five years, based on detailed supply/demand forecasts for three cases, given the uncertainties over the potential of a repeat La Nina impact in 2012. (It is important to point out that the U.S. corn industry did not see a significant yield impact in the second year of a three year La Nina event during 1973-75.)
The corn market is approaching a tipping point in 2012 and is peaking from a long-term cycle perspective. If the current La Nina trend strengthens and meaningfully impacts U.S. corn production in 2012, thereby limiting a U.S. stocks buildup, the peak will only be delayed a year to 2013.
All three cases suggest that corn prices will trend downwards from a forecasted $3.50 to $6.50 price range in 2012 to a new base price level of $3.75 to $4.25 per bu., over the next five years. From a profit standpoint, prices below $4 per bu. will push many farmers into red ink, especially those with a high percentage of high cost (over $250 per acre) farmland rent agreements.
While one could argue about the precision of the numbers, it is important to note that all three models result in a stocks buildup that will drive prices to the $3.25 to $3.75 per bu. level during the next two to three years, before prices recover somewhat to the $3.75 to $4.25 per bu. level in response to expected acreage cutbacks.
Case 1: Moderate La Nina Impact In 2012 — Corn Yields 5% Below Trend Line — Most Likely Case/50% Probability. Although yields in 2012 are reduced, a buildup of stocks still results in a price decline to $4.75 per bu. in the 2012-13 marketing year from forecasted $6.40 per bu. in the current 2011 -12 marketing year. Corn prices bottom at $3.50 per bu. and then recover to the $4.25 per bu. at the end of the five year period.
Case 2: No Impact From La Nina In 2012 – Corn Yields Are At Trend Line – 25% Probability. A strong rebound in corn stocks to close to 2 billion bushels in the 2012-13 marketing year will drive prices to the $3.50 per bu. level. Subsequent acreage cutbacks will strengthen prices back to the $4.25 per bu. level at the end of the five year period.
Case 3: Significant La Nina Impact in 2012 — Corn yields 10% Below Trend Line — 25% Probability. Prices are expected to surge back to the $6.50 per bu. level in the 2012-13 marketing year, in response to limited change from the current low U.S. stocks level, at the same time that foreign stock levels are likely to continue to build.
A subsequent upside supply response in the following years is expected to drive prices down to the $3.25 per bu. level before recovering to the $4.25 per bu. level at the end of the five year period.
Farmers' crop decisions do not occur in a vacuum, and are based on the relative economics for competing crops. While inter-crop competition will become important when corn economics become marginal from a profit standpoint, corn acreage reduction decisions are expected to be sticky on the downside. In our view, the direction of corn prices acts as a catalyst for the directional pricing of competing crops.
Corn Industry Faces The Lack Of Major Growth Drivers
Looking at the next five to 10 years, the key problem facing the U.S. corn industry is simply the lack of a step-function demand growth driver, at the same time that yields are expected to continue to increase, potentially at an accelerating rate.
Even with acreage cutbacks to 90 million acres, inventories build to over 2 billion bushels, which suggest the potential for corn prices falling to the $3 to 3.50 per bu. level. This price level would create significant red ink for most farmers, and near breakeven levels on a cash basis, excluding land costs.
Although there is always the potential for more significant corn acreage cutbacks, farmers tend to focus on maximizing production, especially for corn due to the higher relative profits.
U.S. Corn Market Has Been Driven By The Step-Function Growth In Ethanol
The key to the demand-driven marketplace for corn since 2005, apart from the supply constraints due to adverse weather impacts on production over the last two years, has been the step-function growth in ethanol demand. The result has been a 3.4 billion bushel increase in corn demand over 2005-10.
Ethanol demand for corn reached 5 billion bushels in 2010, with only modest growth expected in 2011. Ethanol's demand for corn is reaching a plateau, since ethanol production, estimated at 13.8 billion gallons in 2011, is approaching operational capacity of 14.2 billion gallons.
A Potential Step Function Growth In U.S. Exports Expected To Be Blunted By Growing Global Competition
U.S. exports have fluctuated around the 2 billion bushel level, plus or minus 400 million bushels, over the last ten years. While lower corn prices will boost exports, possibly buoyed by China's expected opportunistic buying at low prices, we continue to believe that the U.S. will remain the "supplier of last resort� given increasing corn competition from other producing areas of world, reflecting their continued yield/acreage gains. As shown in our article in the January 2012 issue, non-U.S. corn producers have significant yield increase potential. In 2011, compared with an estimated weather depressed U.S. corn yield of 147 bushels per acre, the average yield for non-U.S. producers was 65 bushels per acre. If both U.S. and non-U.S. corn production continued to sustain its average production growth rate of close to 4% per year (demonstrated over the last decade) over next ten years, global corn production would increase by close to 50%, which would appear to be conservative, given expected accelerating yield gains in the U.S. and non-U.S. areas.
U.S. exports could surge in the short-term time above moderate trend line growth, if there is a production shortfall in a major consuming area, especially in China. However, it is important to note that non-U.S. producers, including China, have been steadily building their own stock levels over the past few years and the U.S. will have to compete with other global suppliers for any short-term demand spikes. While exports gains, prior to 2011, were supported by a weak U.S. dollar, the turnaround in the strength of the U.S. dollar in 2011, which could continue beyond 2012, will create headwinds for stronger U.S. export growth.
Key Wildcards That Would Delay The Pricing Peak
The key wildcards that would delay the timing of our peak pricing outlook, but would not invalidate our fundamental long-term downward cycle outlook, are two different "what if� factors: (1) if erratic global weather patterns continued to impact production over the next few years, major consuming countries, especially developing economies, like China, would likely build-up inventories further, in order to enhance food security; and (2) if the current euro debt crises triggered a global recession in 2012, which would reduce demand and prices, another near-term spike in prices would likely occur.
Dramatic Decline In Corn Prices/Profits Increase Land Price Vulnerability
Based on forecasted corn prices, our net present land valuation model (based on a detailed multi-year corn profit model) suggests that our current valuation of $7,800 per acre for high productivity farmland (180 to 200 bushels/acre), could decline 43% to 52%, to $3,700 to $4,500 per acre. Our $7,800 per acre value is somewhat less than the $8,198 per acre value for high-grade farmland, based on Iowa State's recently announced 2011 land value survey. It is important to note that our estimated downside value range would fall in line with comparable Iowa farmland values in 2006 and 2007.
Secular "Long Cycle� Down Trend — Catalyze Structural Disequilibrium And New Business Opportunities
In an environment of sustained downward pressures on prices and profits, both farmers and all companies in ag supply chain will face new risks and opportunities. While beyond the scope of this article, key business opportunities will focus around strategic concepts:
Farmers — The farmers of the future will become the "New CEOs of Agriculture,� reflecting the need for a transformative change in mindset around farm management and decision making, based on expertise, knowledge and a laser-like focus on profitability. Downward pressures on corn prices, profits and farmland values will create a massive acceleration in the ongoing farm consolidation, especially for those farmers who have allowed their cost structures to balloon, due to the expectation that high, $5 to $7 per bu. corn prices were the "new normal.�
Many farmers, who have limited the escalation in their cost structures and have built significant financial resources, will take advantage of opportunities, including anticipated distress sales of farms and farmland, to grow their business. The path for financial success for farmers of the future will be a laser like focus on becoming low cost producers by managing/expanding margins from both ends of the income statement, as well as constantly improving returns on investment.
Ag Suppliers And Ag Dealer/ Distribution System — The agricultural supply/distribution system will be a victim of how it grew up, reflecting a broad array of suppliers selling products/services directly to the farmer, or indirectly through ag dealers. At the end of the day, ag-related companies of the future will focus on developing new business models and strategies based on an "integrated� expertise/knowledge/innovation mindset, which is focused on a simple marketplace need — how to enhance farmers' decision making and execution in order to improve profitability. In addition, a key value driver, and the "holy grail� for future business success will be to make farmers' decision making "simpler,� what we would call the "Apple� mindset, namely creating simplicity out of complexity.


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Lakers News
ESPN: Lakers Hire D'Antoni!
In an unexpected twist, ESPNLA.com is reporting the Lakers have hired Mike D'Antoni, not Phil Jackson, to be their next head coach.
From all accounts Phil was just "asking for the moon" and the Lakers were unable to come to an agreement with him.
For the complete story, check it out at ESPNLA.com.
ESPN: Lakers Fire Mike Brown!
According to ESPN.com, the Lakers have fired head coach Mike Brown, after the Lakers' Western Conference worst start at 1-4.
No word on a permanent replacement, but word is assistant coach Bernie Bickerstaff will coach the team in the interim. The Lakers start a six-game homestand at Staples Center tonight against the Golden St. Warriors.
Let the Phil Jackson rumors start to swirl!
2010-11 Lakers Postseason Award Winners
While the season definitely didn't end the way the Lakers or its fans expected, with a stunning Conference Semi-Finals sweep at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, several Lakers did win some NBA postseason league awards that are worth noting.
Sixth Man of the Year - Lamar Odom (1st)
First Team All-NBA – Kobe Bryant (9th, 6th straight season)
First Team All-NBA Defense – Kobe Bryant (9th, 6th straight season)
J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award – Ron Artest (1st)

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Campo De' Fiori
Campo de' Fiori literally means "Field of Flowers" as it was a meadow during the Middle Ages. It remained fairly underdeveloped despite some large palazzos nearby (Orsini, Cancelleria, etc.). The streets surrounding the Campo de' Fiori are all named for various trades. During the pontificate of Sixtus IV, the pope added Via Florea and Via Pellegrino. These became part of the Via Papale or the Pope's road, which connected Basilica of St. John Lateran with the Vatican. The construction of these roads brought a fair amount of wealth to the area and many shops and inns opened around Campo de' Fiori. This area was particularly popular for printmakers and print shops.
Spot where history took place
Public executions used to be held in the square. In 1600, Giordino Bruno was burned at the stake and all of his works placed on the Index Librorum Prohibitorum. Bruno advocated several scientific theories such as heliocentrism, the idea that the sun is just another star, and the idea that there are other inhabitable worlds in the universe. However, the main reason for his execution was for his denial of core Catholic doctrine and pantheistic beliefs. A statue now stands in the spot where Bruno was executed, looking defiantly toward the Vatican.
What tourists love about it
The way it changes during the different times of the day, in the mornings is the most famous and ancient street market, selling fruits, vegetables, spices and housewares, but in the mid afternoon, the Piazza is swept clean and fills with tables from the bars and restaurants surrounding the Piazza, offering drinks and wine glasses as aperitivo, and at night, is a completely different area again, filled with young people who crowd the side walks bars. You should visit this Piazza, at least twice!!!


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Catriona and Cathy, mothers to three kids, are likely to be the first gay binational couple (one is American, one is an Irish national) to receive a green card should the anti-gay Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) be struck down by the Supreme Court at 10am today.
More on their story from the YouTube page:
Boulder, CO: Cathy and Catriona met in 2006 while trekking in the Himalayas. Now mothers to a son from Guatemala and two daughters from Haiti, they were devastated earlier this year when Cathy's second work visa was denied. All they knew was that they would do anything to keep their family together despite the unjust Defense of Marriage Act that threatens to tear them apart. Cathy and Caitriona married in May, 2012. Their green card application can only be approved if DOMA is struck down by the Supreme Court.


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Subaru Impreza 22B STI.
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This example is completely standard, other than upgraded grooved brake discs and the addition of a Clifford Concept 650 Cat 1 alarm system. The underneath of the car has also had a wax treatment applied.
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A 50-metre trail of asbestos-laden material has been dumped on a road in Sydney's west, near a variety of homes.
My daughter who's now sixteen and i have been living with my mom since she offered my residence for 450,000 and kept it herself. I was also in a close to deadly automobile accident in 2007 which left me disabled. I do not pay rent nonetheless i do all of the cooking cleansing and many others. She is heavily addicted to several capsules and lies round and does nothing except search for ways to argue with me. She had attacked me greater than once and verbally and emotionally abuses my daughter and myself. Now she needs to evict me and my daughter as a result of she says we can not get alongside. Any suggestions appreciated.
The rally of Park Dwelling Residents in London on the day of the presentation to Downing Road will likely be organised and you'll all be invited and given particulars. As well as and if potential, I hope to arrange another assembly for us all to attend within the Palace of Westminster's Committee Rooms and hope to rearrange for MP's to also attend.
I think I would love one. My husband and I talked about building a Quonset hut residence earlier than we purchased the damned" underground home. I mean that actually as a result of the house has to be damned. Anyway, I'm curious about the insulation. I suppose one would insulate with the amount wanted for the world and then wall over it like in a conventional house. Thanks for the data. Oh, the ugly one, the parents have been just attempting to beautify a plain Jane the easiest way they could. Dwelling in an unpleasant dwelling myself, I sympathize.
These issues come up in most every family that's coping with an growing older mother or father. Back in the old days, families took care of their elderly, until they required care that was past their scope. Nursing homes were for the unfortunate folks who did not have youngsters that were lovingly raised by a devoted dad or mum or two. Assisted residing services, wherein restricted or no nursing care can be found, however that supply supervision with daily dwelling abilities and medications, are multiplying everywhere in the country.


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|Application of neuroendoscopy in the treatment of intraventricular hemorrhage.
MedLine Citation:
|PMID: 17519550 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE
|BACKGROUND: Spontaneous intraventricular hemorrhage is an infrequent but severe complication of hemorrhagic stroke. The conventional treatment of intraventricular hemorrhage consists of ventricular drainage or surgical evacuation, but neither of them is encouraged. The objective of this article is to compare different surgical procedures in order to evaluate a method of minimally invasive treatment for intraventricular hemorrhage. METHODS: Neuroendoscopy was applied to treat 22 cases of intraventricular hemorrhage. Twenty cases of the same disease that were treated by external ventricular drainage were taken as a control and comparison. RESULTS: All patients were followed up for 2 months. In the neuroendoscopy group, according to the Glasgow outcome scale, the result was excellent in 5 cases, good in 9, fair in 4, poor in 2 and death in 2. In the external ventricular drainage group, the result was excellent in 1 case, good in 5, fair in 7, poor in 5 and death in 2. More patients in the neuroendoscopy group showed good recovery after 2 months of surgery (p < 0.05). The difference in mortality rate between the 2 groups was not statistically significant (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Neuroendoscopic neurosurgery for intraventricular hemorrhage offers better surgical treatment because it is characterized by visualized manipulation, effective hemorrhage evacuation and excellent postoperative outcomes.
|Zaiqiang Zhang; Xingang Li; Yuguang Liu; Yi Shao; Shujun Xu; Yang Yang
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|Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Date: 2007-05-23
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|Title: Cerebrovascular diseases (Basel, Switzerland) Volume: 24 ISSN: 1015-9770 ISO Abbreviation: Cerebrovasc. Dis. Publication Date: 2007
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|Created Date: 2007-07-13 Completed Date: 2007-08-16 Revised Date: -
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|Nlm Unique ID: 9100851 Medline TA: Cerebrovasc Dis Country: Switzerland
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|Languages: eng Pagination: 91-6 Citation Subset: IM
|Department of Neurosurgery, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan, PR China.
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Cerebral Ventricles / surgery*
Cerebral Ventriculography / methods
Drainage* / adverse effects
Glasgow Outcome Scale
Hematoma / etiology*, radiography, surgery
Intracranial Hemorrhages / complications, mortality, radiography, surgery*
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Neuroendoscopy* / adverse effects
Prospective Studies
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Ventriculostomy* / adverse effects
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World's Most Valuable Social Network
Missing Children Society of Canada, (MCSC) on May 25 a year ago, marked International Missing Children's Day with the launch of The World's Most Valuable Social Network, online at www.valuablenetwork.ca. The application empowers anyone with a social network to "donate" their Facebook or Twitter feed to MCSC to notify friends and followers when a child goes missing in their area. Users can choose to link their social networks for a day, a month or indefinitely and can modify their settings at any time. The campaign won Gold Use of Social Media, Silver Public Service/Social Welfare at the London International Advertising Awards, Silver for Social Networks, Silver for Facebook at the One Show Interactive Awards. MCSC has followed the campaign up this year with the World's Most Valuable Pinboard, a Pinterest site.
When an active missing child investigation takes place in the user's area, MCSC will push a message directly to the user's social feed. Rather than relying on MCSC followers sharing information, this cutting-edge innovation created by MCSC's ad agency, GREY Canada, ensures timely and accurate information is being broadcast directly to the World's Most Valuable Social Network's users' friends and followers. As this system will be reserved for only the most critical situations, on average users can expect only a few alerts in their region each year.
The Most Valuable Social Network was developed at Grey Canada, Toronto, by chief creative officer Patrick Scissons, art directors Todd Lawson and Yusong Zhang, copywriters James Ansley and Marshneill Abraham, production manager Alice Keith, creative technologist Toby Pilling and Daryl Brewer, account director Patty Moher and content strategist Malcolm McLean.
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Death threats? For protesting?
Death threats...
How many threats on my life does it take to get me off the corner?
Day 53 of my Ongoing Protest for Animals
So I had two threats today. One was the driver, pretty sure he's the owner, of a local business's truck who put 5 imaginary bullets in me as he drove by today. And then shortly after this, an old man in a truck yelled, "If you don't get off that corner, I'm going to take care of you." and he added that I'm in the wrong town. To which I responded, "Oh, I'm sorry, is this a town full of assholes who don't allow free speech... because I didn't know. I thought I could be out here exercising free speech. He continued on about how I was going to get hurt and I told him to pull in to the parking lot so we could talk instead of yelling. To which he said, "I'm not going to talk to you." And I said, "Then shut up and drive on stuck in your ignorant worldview." These people need to stop thinking they can intimidate people into silence. It didn't work on people fight against slavery, it didn't work with the struggle for women's rights, it didn't work with gay rights. They can hurt us, shoot us, kill us, threaten us... whatever they are going to do, I can't control. But they have to realize if they hurt or kill me, it is just going to make things worse for them.
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Don't know about untouchable, but guys like Mack, Houston, Hicks, Eddie Jackson, Fuller are obviously going to be tough to get. Your inbox is full, btw
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It wasnt up yet, this is super new lol. Ill fix the spreadsheet
you are getting me all hot inside... You are missed. lets save this place... We have the 2 corner stones of the NBA on our teams and haters gonna hate... Embiid/Giannis 4lyfe
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Its ok just remember we both have young teams with great players. Its the off season where we can enjoy ourselves and prepare the **** talking for November.
He can dish it out but he cant take it.. Hopefully this pisses him off enough to actually workout the entire off season.
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Resistance, Volume 2: DefianceWritten by Carla Jablonski; Illustrated by Leland PurvisFirst Second; $16.99
I have fond memories of reading the first volume of Resistance. I was on a road trip with my family last year and took it with me to read in the car along with First Second's other kids-vs-nazis book, City of Spies. I couldn't help but be struck by the different approaches each creative team took to their similar subject matter. City of Spies is a romping adventure book while Resistance looks seriously at the reality of what opposing the Germans must have been like for children. It's a fascinating juxtaposition and I loved both approaches so much that in comparing the two I missed some other themes, at least in Resistance. I may have missed some in City of Spies too, but reading the second volume of Resistance all by itself has allowed me to see aspects of it that go deeper than just "boy, it must have been scary for kids in those days."
There were several themes that I expected to find in Defiance: freedom, loyalty, courage; stuff like that. What I was surprised by was a strong message that hit closer to home than those lofty ideals: relationships – especially family ones – and how incredibly hard they are. It's difficult to live with other people – even ones that you love – and balance the variety of needs and priorities that come with several people sharing their lives. Traditional family roles can help with that (for good or ill), but what happens when your country is occupied by invading forces and everything you know and are familiar with has been turned upside down if not completely destroyed? As a mother whose husband has been taken by the Germans to work in their labor camps, how do you balance the needs of your children with the demands of putting food on the table, especially when those very Germans are extorting your livelihood for their needs?
There's so much going on in the life of poor Mme. Tessier that it's tempting to focus on her, but this isn't her story. Mostly it's Paul's, her only son, but also it's Paul's sisters, teenaged Sylvie and young Marie. Though not quite a teenager himself, Paul struggles with what it means to be the man of the family; balancing that responsibility with his passion for undermining the Germans' control on his town any way that he can. He's not doing a very good job of it though. It's too much to ask of a young boy and helping the Resistance is getting in the way of supporting his mom, especially when he learns that the militant Maquis are camped in the woods nearby. Joining them would mean making a real difference; much more dramatic than drawing propaganda posters and distributing flyers.
Little Marie also struggles, though her needs are simpler. Her birthday's coming up and she wants her dad home. She also wants to believe that Philippe Pétain, Chief of State of "Free" France has the country's best interests at heart. Though Pétain is collaborating with the Germans and encouraging the people to do so too, it's a sentiment shared by much of the town, including Marie's teachers and her Aunt Celia who's now living with the Tessier family. It's another level of tension because it's easy to understand the desire to hunker down and hope this all eventually blows over. Paul disagrees of course and argues with Marie about it constantly.
Sylvie's caught too between reality and the desire to be a normal teenager. The boy she really likes is in the Resistance and only seems interested in using her to get information from German soldiers. Sadly, the only opportunity she has to go out and have a good time is to fraternize with the Germans, something she's conflicted about. More than either of her siblings, Sylvie's on the fence between rebelling against her country's weak leadership and simply accepting The Way Things Are like Aunt Celia.
There are plenty of thrills and suspense in Defiance, but it's the family drama that sticks with me longest after closing the book. And it's that that has me most eager to finish the trilogy when the next volume comes out. After all, I can't turn around in a comic book store – or even my own home library – without hitting thrills and suspense. But there's only one place to get the story of the Tessiers.


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It also has a selection of faces available, and conveniently, one of them resembles me - dark hair with bangs - enough that I didn't upload my photo. I already had a good idea of what styles work for me anyway, as I've been wearing glasses for many years.
My main challenge is finding frames that aren't too wide for my narrow face. I determined the width of my existing glasses and used that to choose frames.
One frame is a black metal half-rim with decorative temples.
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They're pretty simple from the front, but have a nice decorative design on the sides.
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Zenni's selection of styles is extensive, and even better, easy to search based on color and size. However, I was initially pretty skeptical because their prices are so low. Their frames are generally less than $30, which includes the lenses. Frames at retail optical shops are easily $200+.
But after receiving my glasses, I have nothing but the highest praise. My order arrived quickly, and the lenses are precisely correct.
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By Martin Swant --- The Birmingham News
Startup Summit participants network during a break, Tuesday, April 24, at WorkPlay. Founders of various startups and tech companies in Birmingham spoke to more than 100 startup founders or aspiring entrepreneurs about a variety of topics and sharing lessons they learned along the way. (The Birmingham News\Tamika Moore)
BIRMINGHAM, Ala -- More than 100 start-up founders and aspiring entrepreneurs attended the inaugural Startup Summit at WorkPlay Theatre on Tuesday with hopes of learning more about building innovative Birmingham businesses.
Startup Summit's founders created the day to inspire those with ideas for companies as well as those already building some.
The event featured 10 local startup founders as speakers on a number of challenges associated with founding and nurturing a business. Those included topics such as when to turn an idea into a real product, how to sell that product, how to raise capital for the business and how to find the right employees.
Tony Summerville, founder of Birmingham startup RareStep, and Daxko Chief Financial Officer Jonathan Sides organized the event. Another goal they had was to provide a venue for fostering relationships within the Birmingham startup ecosystem. To create those opportunities, they intentionally inserted 30-minute coffee breaks and a long lunch into the day to provide ample time for attendees to converse.
"We want to keep the momentum going -- people talking about startups and people thinking about startups," Summerville said.
Planning began in October, and Summerville and Sides said they were satisfied with the turnout and success. Throughout the day, they observed participants scribbling notes on paper or iPads and talking with other attendees and speakers. Some are already talking about follow-up events in the coming months.
"This has been a good melting pot of bringing people together in the startup world," Sides said.
Bits of advice could be seen throughout the day as attendees tweeted insight from speakers like Daxko Chief Executive David Gray, MongoHQ co-founders Jason McCay and Ben Wyrosdick, MedMined co-founder G.T. LaBorde and Hygia Health Services co-founder Tracy Comas.
"So is tweeting during a presentation the conference equivalent of saying 'amen' during a sermon? #startupsummit," attendee Austin Merritt observed in a tweet during one of the sessions.
The ages of attendees ranged from seasoned entrepreneur to college-age.
Jahkeel Robinson, a student at Miles College and the founder of two tech companies, Gorilla Mobile Apps and Tech Dreams LLC, was one of Startup Summit's participants. He wanted to learn more about what it takes to build a company. He also wanted to find a way of connecting members of Miles College's tech world with others in Birmingham's IT community.
"I'm young, I have a lot to learn and I figured this would be the best place to start," he said.
Wyrosdick, one of the MongoHQ co-founders said he accepted an invitation to speak as a way of giving back to Birmingham's tech community and fostering new ideas. He and co-founder McCay founded the company in 2010 and already have 20,000 customers, with offices in Mountain View, Calif., Chicago and Birmingham.
"I really want to see Birmingham become a place that's known for technical innovation," Wyrosdick said.
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Ever wonder what to do with the rest of your fresh herbs? It always seems like such a waste when recipes require you to buy a bundle of fresh herbs when you know you'll never use more than a tiny bit of them. Whenever I buy fresh mint, the answer is usually make mojitos (obviously!), but when I'm all mojito-ed out I use this clever little ice cube method to save the remaining mint for use later on.
what you'll need:
♥ fresh mint leaves
♥ chopping board + knife
♥ ice cube tray
♥ container with a spout for easy pouring
♥ fresh tap water or filtered water
step 1 | Pick through the fresh mint making sure to discard stems and damaged leaves.
step 2 | Wash leaves thoroughly and place a few leaves into each ice cube compartment.
step 3 | Fill ice cube tray with water making sure all mint leaves are completely submerged.
step 4 | Freeze and enjoy! Once the ice cubes have frozen, remove them from the tray and store them in a freezer bag. Your mint ice cubes should stay fresh for 4-6 months.
When you need the mint, you can melt the ice cubes in a glass of water then strain the liquid to remove the mint leaves. These ice cubes can also be put directly into water or any drink for a pretty and refreshing twist! If you want the mint ice cubes to infuse flavour into your drink as they melt, try boiling the water with the mint and letting it cool before pouring the liquid into the ice cube tray.
This quick + easy method can also be used with a variety of fresh herbs. Lemonade with lavender ice cubes, anyone?
And for all you serious drinkers +/or perfectionists, ditch the cloudy ice cubes and check out this Gizmodo article on how to make the perfect, crystal-clear ice seen in high end restaurants + bars!
With love,
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Shamefully as a quarter Scottish I have never celebrated Burns Night before, so when I was asked to put together a Burns Night feast I felt it was time to rectify this terrible omission.
What is Burns Night do I hear you ask? It is a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns a Scottish poet whose birthday was 25th January. And what better way to celebrate than with a feast of Scottish food. If you are in Scotland Travelodge has a list of the best places to celebrate Burns Night.
Any Scottish feast would not be authentic without haggis, the children hadn't eaten this before but two of them (out of three) enjoyed it! We had it with neeps and tatties (also known as swede and potatoes) cooked the Scottish way of course.
I made a flavoursome cock-a-leekie soup, it's best started a few hours before you want to eat it but it was rich and ever so tasty. I couldn't bear the thought of throwing away the vegetables and bacon so kept them in and added some more carrots too. This is not a recipe to hide away just for Burns Night, it will definitely be on our menu frequently now! Also, it is such a great value meal for families on a tight budget.
You cannot have a Burns Night feast without dessert, or whisky, so it had to be the traditional Scottish dessert Cranachan to finish off our celebrations. Fluffy cream whipped with honey and whisky…heavenly and then sharp raspberry puree. So good! Another recipe far too tasty to only have once a year.
We didn't quite get the bagpipes out, or do the highland fling but we really enjoyed our Scottish Burns Night feast!
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Company in town or just need something FUN to do. Well, it's not just canvas any more baby! Check out all these FUN things you can create at Open paint! Join us on Thurs. Dec. 6th from 10:00-4:00 in the studio. Paint anything you want on Canvas, Wood Hanging Board, 4′ or 2′ Board, Reclaimed Wood, Mason Jar, Wine Bottle, blocks….it's up to you! Our artist will be there to guide you if you need help. Don't forget to bring your favorite beverage (wine, beer, soda, or Cappuccino). Sign up soon!


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There are plenty of amazing spots around Sydney where you can take in stunning sunsets over some of the city's most iconic landmarks.
If you don't want to travel to have these incredible views of the sun disappearing into the horizon, there are plenty of homes on the market that offer just that.
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Heaps of homes around Sydney have amazing views, but many don't have the aspect to show off the sunset. Here are three of the best that combine both.
38 Bower St, Manly
If you miss the sunset from this trophy home overlooking Manly and Shelly beaches, you won't have to wait too long to see the sun again. The north-facing home captures both sunsets and sunrises in all their blazing glory, along with a breathtaking ocean view that stretches as far as the Central Coast.
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Designed by renowned architect Vince Squillace, the three-level home is on a 833sqm block with direct access to Shelly Beach. It goes to auction on July 6 with a guide of $15 million to $16.5 million through Michael Clarke of Clarke & Humel Property, and joint agent Jake Rowe of Rowe Partners Real Estate.
Within a natural bush setting this, five-bedroom home has been designed to capture northerly outlooks and stunning sunsets over the treetops. The home is perfectly configured to capture garden views from every angle and has multiple decks from which to enjoy these. On top of this it has a new granite kitchen with Bosch appliances and built-in wardrobes to all bedrooms. It is listed with Michael Doran of Belle Property Pymble with a guide of $1.95 million to $2.1 million.
This home is all about the views, with large glass windows and expansive outdoor areas to allow this. Designed by Andrew Schultz of ASA Architects, the home has 270-degree ocean and harbour views, that capture the sun behind the Harbour Bridge in a magical spectacle.
On top of this, the kitchen and sitting area have this same view and lead out to a terrace. Christophe Serrao of Raine and Horne Double Bay takes it to auction on June 25.
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Amp for rti a9
tonyb Posts: 31,653Very informative info on this site from last year!
Any current simple solutions(deals) for a 7.1 AVR with pre amp feature, and a proper power amp to feed my very new RtiA9 towers??
All AVR's have a pre-amp section. Ideally you want an AVR with preouts that allows you to add an amplifier. Most here use Yamaha, Pioneer, Marantz receivers.
AMPS- You want one a bit warmer sounding to offset the brightness of the A9's. Parasound amps work well, B&k, McCormack, Belles, just to name a few. Buy used, save some coin.
Use good quality cables too.HT SYSTEM-
Sony 850c 4k
Pioneer elite vhx 21
Sony 4k BRP
Polk Sig. 20's
Polk FX500 surrounds
Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable
Sonos zp90
Grant Fidelity tube dac
B&k 1430
Tad 803 speakers
mlistens03 Posts: 2,648Don't go with a pro amp. Seriously, DONT. I did, and now I'm stuck with it.Not Tom or Trey or Jim just Micah
KEF Q150s, NAD 1155 preamp and 4155 tuner courtesy of DaddyJT, NAD C352 playing power amp, BJC Belden cables, Technics SL3200, Marantz CD6004 courtesy of Clipdat, Salamander Archetype rack, Millenium FalconI've always thought the goal of high-end audio was not to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Turn that darn music down' but to have your neighbors bang on the wall and say, 'Tell your friends to go home and you can practice later this week'.
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rjmaurer Posts: 4I've been watching this tread for a while because I'm in the same boat - new A9s and feel they could use a bit more power.
A bit of background - this is my home theater system which is 7.1 using a Denon 3313ci AVR and in wall/ceiling RT line speakers. The fronts were my old Monitor 10s from the late 80s. I replaced the 10s with RTI A9s and while movies sounded great, 2 channel stereo seems a bit thin.
So to solve this I've ordered a Parasound A21. It arrives this week. I'll report back what my impressions are going from a 130 watts (stereo mode) AVR vs 250 watts power amp.
holden64 Posts: 1Hi all new to this forum and a old audio nut from the early 80's getting back into the game. I to recently got the RTi-A9 and need a new amp as well. Any recommendations to make these beasts sing to full potential without breaking the bank? I just want to run two sets of speakers for the sole purpose of music so a two channel is all I'm looking. My home theatre set up is a separate entity and sufficient as is. I currently run a Sony GX50ES receiver with a pair of PSB Avante speakers and then a 2nd pair of home builts from radio shack parts (yes I thought I was an audiophile in the day) but really just a handy experimental woodworker. They do sound not bad but now want to replace with the 9's now help any advice! I live in Canada and don't really want to spend more than 1500 if I can help it and willing to hike across the border for a parasound if you say so! Somewhere to Washington state if I have to lol
cory30189 Posts: 3I have a pair of RTI A9's also and i have a crown xls 2002 running them now, and i was thinking of upgrading to a Parasound 2250, but my biggest use is for home theater, video games, movies. Is it worth it to upgrade and will it make a noticable difference for my use of them?
verb Posts: 8,280Not much love for Crown here, but I would say that would be a huge upgrade. Welcome BTW!Basement: Polk SDA SRS, Cary SLP-05 Pre, Enlightened Audio Designs CD Transport, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Digital Cable, Marantz SA-14 SACD, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, Wireworld Oasis 8 RCA IC's, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, PASS ACA Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
Spare Room: , Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks, Tisbury Mini Passive Pre, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's
Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
gp4jesus Posts: 1,264...I was thinking of upgrading to a Parasound 2250, but my biggest use is for home theater, video games, movies. Is it worth it to upgrade and will it make a noticable difference for my use of them?
Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED
Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro
Samsung BDP, DirecTV Rcvr, Xbox 360, Dennon LDP, Phillips CD chgr
Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside; CC outside
BJC 10 ga - LCR mids, inside & out
8 ga Powerline - LR woofers, inside & out
LR: tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; M&T - 981
CC: Rotel RB985 -> tri-amped CSi A6
5 Audio Pro Subs: 1 B1.39: an Evidence at each corner
Surrounds: Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3
Power Conditioning & Distribution:
3 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 4 Furman Miniport 20s
Phro Posts: 3I did find a gfa 555 in Edmonton. Used for 490 Canadian. The guy couldn't tell me how old it is though
I just found one of these for 450 locally. I don't know enough about how to use them with my RTIA9's and Sony Str Dn1080. Would this suit my needs?
rooftop59 Posts: 6,019
Yes, it would power your 9s MUCH better than the receiver alone. Not the most refined power however. I would look for something like a B&K reference 200.2 or a parasound HCA-1200 or 1500.
However, the problem is that your receiver does not have preouts for the mains (only zone 2 and subs), so you cannot use ANY external amp with it. You will have to upgrade the receiver in order to add an amp...Living Room 2.1: Dynaudio Contour 1.3mkii; Energy s10.2 sub; Cambridge Azur 851a; Cambridge Azur 752BD; Bryston BPD-1; NVidia ShieldTV
Game Room HT: Denon AVR-X4200w; Definitive Technology SM350; Definitive Technology LCR2000; Definitive Technology Procinema 800; Mirage Nanasats; Sub - HSU VTF-2 MK5; LG UP870 4K BDP;
; Master Bedroom
Cambridge Azur 551r; Definitive Technology SM45, ACI Titan Subwoofer Squeezebox Touch
DaveHo Posts: 2,497Could use one of these. It's not a solution I would choose, but it'll get the job done.


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Who would've known that BMW had a 'sound' logo?
The German automobile company has rolled out a new version to its sound logo, which will be used in the brand's new product films, and radio and TV advertising commercials.
The old sound logo had a 'double gong' ending and was used the last 14 years, according to Joachim H Blickhäuser, the head of Corporate and Brand Identity at BMW Group.
"As part of the evolution of our acoustic branding, we are replacing [it] with a new sound logo, which gives the brand a distinctive modern, aesthetic and dynamic recognition factor and can be used in many different ways worldwide," Blickhäuser said in a statement.
Sound designer Thomas Kisser, who developed the new logo, also added: "It was a very intensive process and a wonderfully exciting challenge right from the start. The questions I asked myself at the outset were: What does the BMW brand sound like to me? Which sound themes represent the values I associate with BMW, such as Sheer Driving Pleasure, aesthetic appeal and power? And how can I create a sound logo that clearly differentiates the brand from other brands—especially other automotive brands?"
The new sound logo will be first introduced in French and UK markets in March, and will soon rollout globally later this year.
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Community Connections
Shady Side Academy recognizes that we live in a connected world that grows increasingly smaller each day. By leveraging its deep and robust network of alumni, parents and friends, SSA helps students make connections with people and organizations outside of our campus gates and around the world - truly making the world our classroom, our stage, our textbook and our laboratory.
The following are just a few examples of the many ways Shady Side students make community connections locally, nationally and globally.
- Local Connections
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Local Connections
SSA students make connections with the people and organizations of Western Pennsylvania in a variety of ways. Local professionals regularly visit classrooms at all grade levels to share their expertise and work hands-on with students, in conjunction with an academic course or unit.
- Country Day School visitors have included various musicians, a beekeeper, medical professionals, firefighters and scientists.
- Junior School visitors have included beekeepers, firefighters, a geologists, colonial artists, historians, financial literacy experts, symphony musicians and video production experts.
- Middle School students have learned from experts in sustainable energy, geology, herpetology, genealogy and writing. The local modern dance group Attack Theatre also has worked in residence with students, exploring movement and dance.
- Senior School visitors have included mathematicians, computer scientists, architects, symphony musicians, authors and poets. The Richard F. Gregory Visiting Writers Series brings an author to campus for a full day each year. In addition, alumni and professionals in a variety of fields visit classrooms and speak at assembly to help students learn about careers.
Field trips allow students in PK-12 to explore Pittsburgh's rich educational and cultural resources.
- Country Day School field trips include visits to Beechwood Farms Nature Preserve, Camp Lutherlyn, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Carnegie Museum of Natural History and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.
- Junior School field trips include visits to the Carnegie Science Center, Triple B Farms, Fort Ligonier, Fort Pitt Museum, Heinz History Center and the University of Pittsburgh Nationality Rooms.
- Middle School field trips include visits to Hindu temples, the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium and the Carnegie Museums, as well as exploring Pittsburgh's rivers with RiverQuest.
- Senior School students interested in medical careers have visited UPMC's Neuroapoptosis and Translational Therapeutics Lab. Economic students have given presentations at Pitt's School of Business. Science students have studied physics at Kennywood. Art students have explored the Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh Glass Center and Clay Place.
- At all four schools, students attend local theatrical performances at Heinz Hall, the Benedum Center and other local venues.
National Connections
Several opportunities exist for SSA students to engage with peers across the country and to explore our nation through school-sponsored trips.
- Country Day School students in fourth and fifth grades travel annually to The Valley School in Ligonier, PA for a day of friendship and a fun soccer game.
- Junior School third graders collaborate with students at the Indian Hill School in New Jersey on an interdisciplinary creative writing and art project.
- Middle School eighth graders travel to Washington, D.C. each spring to explore our nation's capital and engage with government officials.
- Senior School history students travel to historical sites such as Harper's Ferry and the Antietam Battlefield.
- Senior School students can elect to study off-campus for a semester through programs such as CITYterm in New York City, Chewonki Institute's Maine Coast Semester and High Mountain Institute's Rocky Mountain Semester.
- Senior School music students have traveled to New York City, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia and Chicago to participate in workshops with professional musicians, attend professional performances and to perform themselves.
Global Connections
Through travel programs and modern technology, SSA students build global awareness and competency by connecting with students, teachers and professionals around the world.
- Country Day School students in second grade participate in a Flat Stanley project where they send their flat friends all over America as part of their study of maps and globes.
- Junior School first graders communicate with elementary students in Australia using Web 2.0 resources such as blogs and videos as a part of their Australia unit each year.
- Middle School students went on a two-week expedition to the Amazon rainforest while the rest of the school followed their adventures virtually via the Internet.
- Senior School students can study abroad in France, Germany, China or Spain for a few weeks or a whole year through SSA's International Program. Families also have the opportunity to host international exchange students from these countries who visit SSA.
- Senior School students have the opportunity to win grants to perform service projects around the globe through the Parkin Fellowship Program.
- Senior School students and faculty have participated in summer seminars about the Holocaust in Poland, Berlin and Prague through Classrooms Without Borders.
Service Connections
Instilling the lifelong value of service has been a hallmark of a Shady Side Academy education. Students in grades PK-12 engage in service projects throughout the year that reach beyond our campuses to the greater Pittsburgh region and around the world. Learn more.
Hillman Center for Performing Arts Connections
Through partnerships and collaborations with organizations, institutions and individuals throughout the Pittsburgh community and beyond, the Hillman Center for Performing Arts extends its arts programming through a robust community outreach program.
- Each year, one or more of the Hillman Performing Arts Series performers does community outreach at schools, libraries or Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
- Free community events at the Hillman include concerts, documentary screenings, art exhibits, parent education programs and more.


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Lifeline for Greece as eurozone look to IMF for reinforcements
The eurozone threw Greece a long-delayed €8 billion lifeline last night after stock markets across the Continent were lifted by optimism that European Union leaders were closer to rescuing the single currency.
After a meeting that ran late into the evening, finance ministers from the 17 euro states also said they had agreed to "rapidly explore" turning to the International Monetary Fund to greatly boost the firepower of the zone's €440 billion rescue fund so that it can extend emergency aid to Italy or Spain should they need it.
The Eurogroup ministers approved the sixth tranche of Greece's first €110 billion (£94 billion) bailout package from 2010. They also approved the latest slice of aid for Ireland, to be released in January, commending the country…


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Moving, Shipping & Packing Boxes with Packaging Supplies
We have all been there, the dread with
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Right with cardboard boxes there are a few
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High Mercury Levels Linked to Glaucoma
A new study of South Koreans has linked lower levels of manganese in the blood and higher mercury concentrations to a greater risk of glaucoma.
The findings, published online by JAMA Ophthalmology, suggest a previously unknown risk factor for the disease, which is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide, Medical Xpress reports.
For the study, Shan C. Lin, M.D., of the University of California-San Francisco, and colleagues tracked levels of five trace metals — manganese, mercury, lead, cadmium, and arsenic — in more than 2,600 Korean adults, as well as the prevalence of glaucoma.
The results showed those with low manganese and high mercury levels most likely to be diagnosed with glaucoma.
"Future prospective investigations will be necessary to confirm these associations and to explore the role of trace elements in the pathogenesis of glaucoma, as well as possible neuroprotective effects, which could lead to novel therapeutic targets in glaucoma management," the authors wrote.
What is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases causing optic nerve damage. The optic nerve carries images from the retina, which is the specialized light sensing tissue, to the brain so we can see. In glaucoma, eye pressure plays a role in damaging the delicate nerve fibers of the optic nerve. When a significant number of nerve fibers are damaged, blind spots develop in the field of vision. Once nerve damage and visual loss occur, it is permanent. Most people don't notice these blind areas until much of the optic nerve damage has already occurred. If the entire nerve is destroyed, blindness results. – Kellogg Eye Center
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Develop a Target Market Positioning Statement
Try a hand at writing your own positioning statement for your personal brand. Your statement gathers information from the research you have done on your target market and asks you to think about how you want to position yourself.
A positioning statement is a tool used in business to identify how a brand will be positioned in the market. It puts into words what makes a brand important and differentiated so that it is noticed by those who need to know about it.
It guides you in developing a position that will best serve your brand identity and communicating your personal brand to the right people. Positioning yourself will keep you in the minds of your target market and attract the right people to seek out your expertise.
Here's how to develop your own positioning statement:
Define your target audience (who do you want to serve?).
Who are you interested in directing your brand toward? Your target audience is who you want to know about you. Your first target audience must always be yourself because you need to believe in your brand before anyone else will.
Figure out your frame of reference (what is your point of view?).
The frame of reference sets the tone for the space you want to occupy. What category do you want to participate in? Who wants to have the same role or achieve the same goals? What is your unique point of view in this category?
Identify points of difference (how will you uniquely do this?).
The point of difference is what makes you different from others in the space you play in. What distinctive benefits do you bring to your target audience? How do you stand out from all the rest?
Offer support (I am credible because . . .).
Support is the evidence that your positioning statement is true. You need credible proof that you are what you say you are. You are giving the because statement for the points of difference. This is the reason that your target audience will want to work with you or seek out your expertise.
State your promise or core benefit (who, where, uniquely how, because).
Here, you pull the four previous pieces together to let your target audience know what the net benefit is to them. What's in it for them?


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The government, through the Ministry of Transport and Communications decided in December 2016, to explore possible ways of mitigating Air Botswana's woes, while keeping it running as a national flag-carrier and a key economic enabler in the transport and communications sector.
With all sorts of rumours flying around regarding the sale of Air Botswana, it was only a matter of time before the government issued a statement to clarify what is actually going on. The rumours went from the ridiculous to just downright absurd; from the comedic speculation that the carrier could become 'Air Choppies' to the wild claims that it could be handed over to Wilderness Safaris on a silver platter for free. This week, the government rightly moved to put the whispers to bed by issuing a statement.
A press release from the ministry states that to that end, in February 2017 an Expression of Interest (EOI) was issued with a view to determining sustainable market – driven and supported possibilities such as joint ventures, new equity partners, franchising, concession arrangements or any other arrangement that may be economically realisable. The release states that EOI process is one of the initial elements undertaken to inform the way forward and at this stage, its results are under consideration. The government as a shareholder and through Cabinet is in the process of determining what rehabilitative steps are attainable and should be taken.
The release says the process includes looking at alternative or complementary ways of stabilising the airline within a path which gives regard to existing statutory requirements as appropriate. It says this is aimed at maintaining Air Botswana as a viable commercial entity which will not seek or require fiscal support, citing that certain Cabinet instructions are in place to enable the process to move ahead. However, management of the process is still internal to the government as well as being subject to ongoing consultations, contrary to some speculative comments which have appeared in the media in the recent past, says the release.
The public and all other stakeholders are to take note that government is actively considering how to stabilise and retain Air Botswana as a national flag-carrier without having to perennially support the airline financially from public coffers, states the release. It further states that the government is aware of recent media speculation regarding the unavoidable and pending transition of Air Botswana to a self-sustaining institution, but is constrained to comment on such speculations while still managing what is a commercially sensitive matter.
The release further states that in due course, the ministry and/or government will publicly share what ought to be shared, including aspects of procurement and any operational or strategic considerations that the interested public or any relevant stakeholder is entitled to know and examine. It continues; any actions undertaken by Cabinet thus far have followed the normal and long established government decision-making processes. It also states that in recognition of Air Botswana's status as a public and national flag carrying entity, the ministry has decided to share this information regarding the airline's current commercial/financial status as well as the steps being taken to keep it going.
What are your thoughts on the matter? Do you think the government is doing the right thing selling off Air Botswana? What sort of company would you have take over Air Botswana? Please fell free to share your views with YourBotswana.
Reference: BOPA
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There were some new updates posted for Eventia Analyzer on Feb 19th. The updates are delivered through the "dynamic updates" function in the Analyzer GUI. Check Point is making updates to both the Analyer "Policy" and "Parsing" components.
I found some interesting links that detail the history of the updates. As you can see, there is a lot of active development on this product:
Updates to Eventia Analyzer


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Versele Laga NutriBird B14 (800g) is a balanced complete maintenance food for budgies and other small parakeets. Also well suited for lovebirds, neophemas and parrotlets. Pellets with a scientifically approved composition, based on selected grains, fresh fruit and 50 % millet. Completely consumable, no losses. Contains Florastimul, which supports the intestinal flora and protects against intestinal disorders. If your bird is not used to pellet food, the switch to this new type of food must be made gradually.
*** Please note this product is available on special order only; allow up to 21 days for delivery. ***
Protein - 14%Fat content - 8%Crude fibre - 3.5%Crude ash - 6.5%Calcium - 0.9%Phosphorus - 0.6%Lysine - 0.75%Methionine - 0.35%Cystine - 0.3%Threonine - 0.5%Tryptophan - 0.15%
Vitamin A - 8.000 IU/kgVitamin D3 - 1.600 IU/kgVitamin E - 90 mg/kgVitamin K - 3 mg/kgVitamin B1 - 7.50 mg/kgVitamin B2 - 17.50 mg/kgVitamin B3 - 22 mg/kgVitamin B6 - 6.50 mg/kgVitamin B12 - 0.03 mg/kgVitamin C - 55 mg/kgVitamin PP - 90 mg/kgFolic acid - 1.65 mg/kgBiotin - 0.29 mg/kg
All products I buy from this shop arrives the day after with good packing, which is brilliant. Expiring dates are also long, more than 6 months, which is very convenient when you don´t have a lot of birds. Nutribird B14 is perfect as lifetime maintenance food. I use it combined with organic pellets and seeds. Birds are healthy as never been.
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Gynecomastia Houston
The Manly Zone rated me as one of the top gynecomastia surgeons in the US
Male breast reduction is a surgical procedure to correct gynecomastia, enlarged breast tissue in men. Gynecomastia can be an issue for men of all ages as it typically begins in adolescence. Although some cases resolve spontaneously, others persist into adulthood. A male breast reduction can restore a masculine chest and improve one's self-confidence.
Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) Considerations
During your male breast reduction consultation with Dr. Erika Sato, she will tailor a surgical plan specifically to meet your needs and expectations and answer any questions that you may have.
Who is a good candidate for Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)?
If you are healthy and near your ideal weight, you may be a good candidate for a male breast reduction. Patients who are overweight are often advised to attempt traditional weight loss methods before undergoing a male breast reduction, as this may resolve gynecomastia.
A medical exam and a thorough review of your medical history will help Dr. Sato determine if a male breast reduction is the right option for you.
What happens during Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)?
Male breast reduction is an outpatient surgery that is performed under local anesthetic and IV sedation at our in-office operating room or under general anesthesia in an ambulatory surgery center.
The surgery is a combination of liposuction and excision of any glandular fibrous breast tissue beneath the areola (pigmented skin surrounding the nipple). The procedure and incision locations vary depending on the size of the breasts and whether excess skin is present. If there is minimal excess skin then a small incision is placed along the areola, usually on the inferior aspect. If significant excess skin is present, the incision may be placed along the crease beneath the breast.
What can I expect while recovering from Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)?
A compression vest will be worn for 4 weeks after the surgery to reduce swelling. Mild pain, swelling, and bruising are normal after a male breast reduction.
You should be able to return to work within a week. Mild physical activity is okay but strenuous exercise should be avoided for 2-4 weeks until the incisions are healed.
Are the results of Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) permanent?
To maintain results from a male breast reduction, it is important to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Any significant weight gain following the procedure can lead to re-accumulation of breast tissue.
Learn More
Are you interested in male breast reduction in Houston? Contact Dr. Erika Sato today for a consultation.


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Gabler-Youngston is an award winning architectural lighting
design firm founded by Morgan Gabler and Jim Youngston.
Morgan and Jim have more than thirty years' combined
professional experience in theatrical and architectural lighting design, contributing to over 300 architectural lighting projects in that time, and have worked as a team over the last eight years. Gabler-Youngston is the result of a shared vision for improved environments through creative lighting design and thorough documentation.
Lighting design studies the interactions of volume, materials, user needs, and illumination. A successful design responds to and reinforces architectural elements without overwhelming them.
As partners, Morgan and Jim respond to the needs of clients
through a collaborative process. We work with designers
and owners as our collaborators to create an aesthetically pleasing, practically functional design that is also
maintenance and budget friendly. Ours is an encompassing
approach interconnecting all the pieces of the architectural
puzzle, and resulting in a truly integrated design.
We love our work. Gabler-Youngston was founded so we could operate in a professional environment that supports our opinion that design is fun. We strive to bring better lighting to all projects as well designed environments create better places for people.
We continue to work toward our vision and we hope those of
like minds will be in contact soon.
Morgan Gabler - Principal
Prior to forming Gabler-Youngston, Morgan was a senior designer with the Lighting Design Group at Newcomb & Boyd in Atlanta and with Linda Cummings/Lighting Consultants in Houston. Her professional theatrical work includes past positions with the Alley Theatre in Houston, Theatre for the New City in New York and Theatre Project in Baltimore. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bennington College with a double major in Theatrical Design and Spanish Literature.
Morgan is a Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD). She was president of the Georgia Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) in 2002-2003 and Regional Vice President for the Southern Region of the IESNA from 2007-2008. She also served on the Consultant Advisory Committee to GE Industrial from 2003-2007. She served as a Regional Coordinator for the IALD from 2007-2012.
Morgan presented the Lightfair Innovation Awards at Lightfair 2007. She has also seen her work published in numerous trade journals including recent articles on retail illumination and light pollution in Architectural Lighting and Professional Lighting Design magazines. Morgan has received six International Illumination Design Awards, an Edison Award of Merit and an Edison Award for Sustainable Design.
Jim Youngston - Principal
Prior to forming Gabler-Youngston, Jim was a senior designer with the Lighting Design Group at Newcomb & Boyd in Atlanta and with Bos Lighting Design in Houston. His past theatrical work includes serving as guest Lighting Designer for the Tamarind Theatre in Los Angeles, Lighting Designer and Technical Director for the West-Mon Repertory Theatre in Houston, lighting technician for the Wortham Theatre Center in Houston, and electrician and pyrotechnician for the Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Technical Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin.
Jim is a Professional Member of the International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) and Lighting Certified (LC) by the National Council for Qualifications for the Lighting Professional (NCQLP). He served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) from 2000-2007 and as Section President in 2004-2005. He served on the Membership Committee of the IALD from 2007-2009 and on the IALD Board of Directors as Membership Chair from 2010-2013.
Jim has been recognized with thirteen Sectional and International Illumination Design Awards and has seen his work and articles in a wide variety of publications such as Architectural Record, Professional Lighting Design, Mondo Arc, Metropolitan Home, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution. He has received an Edison Award of Merit and an Edison Award for Sustainable Design. Jim has also spoken at various trade shows, professional society meetings, and at The Savannah College of Art and Design and The University of Colorado, Boulder, among others.


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First of all, I would like to thank all of the wonderful new followers on the blog, as well as the authors and publishers who have been reaching out to Epic Book Quest recently. Over the past few months, interest in the blog has grown exponentially, and I would like to thank everyone for their kind support and interest in our reviews!
Due to an absolutely overwhelming amount of review inquiries over the past few weeks, I have decided to narrow down the genres we will be accepting for review.
We now currently only accept books in the following genres:
- Christian / Christian Fiction / Christian devotionals
- Nonfiction
- Historical Fiction
- Detective / Cozy mystery
- Children's
If we have already accepted your book for review and it doesn't fit into these categories, don't worry! We'll still review the book. These rules are just moving forward from this point on.
Authors may also note that I have removed our PO Box address from the site- this is because we have been receiving far more books in the mail than we will ever be able to review. Instead, I have requested that all inquiries be sent to our email, visible on our submission guidelines page.
We have also added new services for authors and publishers seeking to promote their books on the blog, all of which are visible on our Promote Your Book page: Continue reading "New changes in submission guidelines plus new services offered:"


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At our Food and Drink blog, our Cafe Society crew tracks unexpected Denver restaurant closings and more in our monthly eatery roll call.
Big Media's Jason Salzman wonders if Dudley Brown will become senatorial hopeful Tim Neville's cash cow.
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Drug and Supplement Lists
This is an important message from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In a disaster, keep a list of your drugs and dietary supplements with you at all times. Keep your list in a safe place like your wallet or purse. Share a copy of your list with a trusted family member or friend. In the event of an emergency, that person will be able to tell health care providers about the medications and dietary supplements you use. To learn more, call CDC at 800-CDC-INFO.
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