text: toys Target recalls Easter egg toys, warns life-threatening if ingested By Emma Winowiecki • Apr 14, 2017 Target Target stores voluntarily recalled several potentially dangerous toys on Thursday, just before the Easter weekend. The Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys, and Hatch Your Own Dino toys were included in the nationwide recall. Customers are encouraged to keep those toys away from small children, and can return them to any Target store for a full refund. Report on danger in toys finds fewer lead problems, but other hazards remain By Sarah Cwiek • Nov 30, 2015 user Ubcule / wikimedia commons An annual report from the Public Interest Research Group on potentially hazardous toys highlights some big safety improvements—and new dangers. PIRG's annual survey examined hundreds of toys for a number of potential hazards. None of the toys this year tested positive for lead, but three did test positive for another restricted metal—chromium. Dr. Jaime Hope, an emergency medicine specialist at Beaumont Hospital, says regulations are making some toy makers more creative. The classic, smiley Raggedy Ann dolls were originally handmade in West Michigan By Stateside Staff • Sep 30, 2014 User: Muskegon Heritage Museum Listen Listening... / 2:38 If there's been a little girl in your life at any point, chances are pretty good that Raggedy Ann made her way into your home. The cloth doll with the yarn hair and the candy-cane-striped stockings has been a part of America's toy scene for a century. Raggedy Ann has some very strong roots in West Michigan. Anne Dake is a curator at the Muskegon Heritage Museum. She says almost 90,000 Raggedy Ann dolls were handmade in Muskegon from 1918 to 1926. According to Dake, the story of Raggedy Ann began when cartoonist Johnny Gruelle's daughter found a red doll at her grandmother's house. They painted her a new face, and Gruelle's daughter named it "Raggedy Ann." "Her iconic smile, her joy ... Every time you see one, you can't help but smile and be happy," says Dake. * Listen to our conversation with Anne Dake. Report finds there's still 'Trouble in Toyland' By Sarah Cwiek • Nov 27, 2013 Safety is gradually improving, but toy-shoppers should still be watchful this holiday season. That's the main message from this year's annual 'Trouble in Toyland' toy safety report from the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM). The group says the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, passed in 2008, has improved toy safety. But it warns that some toys can and do fall through the regulatory cracks. The group found toys that exceed federal standards for lead, cadmium, phthalates, and other toxins that can impair child development. And PIRGIM suggests some of those laws could be tightened up, too. Spokesman Eric Mosher points to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pencil case. It contains much more of the toxic element cadmium—about 600 parts per million--than federal law allows. Specialty toy store opening in downtown Detroit By Michigan Radio Newsroom • Oct 18, 2013 Kurt Spieles A new toy store is opening on Woodward Ave. in Detroit next week. It'll be the first toy store in downtown Detroit since the Hudson's department store closed almost 30 years ago. Spielhaus Toys will be a pop-up specialty store in D:hive's retail space from Oct. 25 to Christmas Eve. D:hive is an organization in downtown Detroit that allows local entrepreneurs to test out their ideas in their retail space for two months.


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For a well rounded South Africa safari Kapama offers excellent Big Five game viewing, elephant back rides, a five star Spa, ballooning, and wonderful cultural and wildlife encounters. Fabulous weddings and honeymoons can all be accommodated in this Kapama Private Game Reserve.
Guests at this Lodge on a South African safari can enjoy peaceful game viewing from their secluded tented safari accommodation and decks or at the Tree-House Pub and lounge, all of which overlook the Klaserie Riverside. There is also a feature swimming pool at the camp for refreshing dips in the heat of the day.
Activities in and around Kapama Private Game Reserve
Game Drives and Bush Walks: 2 game drives daily and an optional bush walk are part of the safari package.
Elephant Back Safari: This is a wonderful way to see Kapama and also to get to know a magnificent African Elephant.
Kapama Thulumahashe Childrens Home: Enjoy a heart-warming visit to a rural home for abandoned children.
Hoedspruit Centre for Endangered Species: For wildlife encounters at a unique conservation establishment for the rescue and rehabilitation of Cheetah and other animals.
Hot Air Ballooning: For excellent game spotting from the air and fabulous views.
Kapama Wellness Centre: Body and skin treatments, a 17 metre lap pool, steam room and state of the art gym at the Lodge for all guests at Kapama lodges and camps.
Romantic Sleepout: For a special night under the stars deep in the African bush, this outdoor suite has a wooden platform, huge net draped bed, lanterns and the luxurious bathroom below.
Private Dining: For special occasions enjoy exclusive bush dinners and intimate settings.
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Use performance evaluations to strengthen your infosec staff
When resources are low you can't afford to carry dead weight. Use these evaluation best practices to keep your team lean and mean.
Whether you are an information security manager running a bare-bones crew or have the luxury of adequate staffing, you cannot afford to have a valuable slot occupied by someone who simply can't carry his weight. Properly rewarding high-performers and getting rid of dead weight require a systematic and consistent method of performance evaluation at the individual level. Here are three types of evaluations that, when properly and consistently applied, I've found to be quite helpful.
The Supervisor Evaluation
Though inconvenient to downright painful, providing individual evaluations with each direct report can be very productive. Discussing performance goals, training requirements, priorities, concerns, employee suggestions, strengths and weaknesses can provide valuable feedback for both you and your staff. Schedule adequate time with each staff member, and focus on the discussion. Forward your calls to voice mail, and let your staff member know that you are sincerely interested in helping him succeed.
Supervisor evaluations should be administered at least annually. To be optimally effective, you should revisit them quarterly to provide feedback to your staff on the progress or lack thereof that has been made to date. Evaluations that gather dust are little more than an exercise in red tape.
- In this Executive Security Strategies column, Mike Lamkin offers best practices for accomplishing more with less resources at your disposal.
- Read the column Six ways to handle a dysfunctional team and learn how to get your staff back on track.
- Share these time management tips tailored for IT pros with your crew.
The Self Evaluation
These are sometimes difficult to evaluate, as employees may not view their performance on the same scale as you. However, while it is tempting to think that your staff members may inflate their own scores, it is quite common for them to be harder on themselves than you are. The best use of these evaluations is to see the relative comparison of scores from one category to another. For instance, if your evaluation of Jordan indicates that he has excellent technical skills and marginal communication skills, but Jordan ranks both qualities as good, you'll need to reconcile the difference. Find out why he believes his communications skills are good, and explain what about them you believe are marginal. As he begins to understand your criteria for scoring you will build a common base and more confidently identify goals on which you can both agree.
The Peer Evaluation
This tool can be very helpful, but tricky to balance. You must assure your staff that evaluations of their peers will remain anonymous and confidential. Then you must do everything in your power to see that they are! Failing to do so could irreparably damage your working relationship. However, when properly administered, peer evaluations provide tremendous insight into the otherwise hidden work habits of your staff. No matter how great your relationship with your staff, they will always be privy to information about each other of which you are ignorant.
Use a ranking system that forces objectivity into the evaluation. If you let each employee simply tell you "Rhonda is a great worker and a positive influence," you gain little. Instead, use instructions such as:
Rank the seven other members of the group according to:
- Technical knowledge
- Willingness to share information
- Fosters goodwill within the group
These answers may reveal patterns that can help you arrange assignments, tasks or even seating arrangements that are more conducive to success within your group.
What to do with the results?
So now you've performed some or all of these evaluations and have some benchmarks established. What do you do with the results? For the employee that is simply not contributing, you may need to simplify the goals for success. You must clearly communicate what is expected, what the results will be if he succeeds and what the results will be if he does not. Then you must follow through. Terminating an employee may be among the most difficult task you face as a manager, but allowing a non-productive employee to remain can have an ever-widening, negative influence on the whole group.
If you have someone who is talented, but difficult to work with, make consensus building a goal. If he doesn't secure cooperation, he doesn't succeed.
There is an upside to all of this as well. If you have a stellar performer you can more easily justify a bonus, raise or a promotion. These types of evaluations can add a degree of objectivity that, when combined with your personal evaluations, establish reliable, consistent records of each staff member.
Document it all
At the risk of dwelling on the obvious, I must state that as a manager you deal with employee information that must be protected against unauthorized disclosure. The legal, HR and privacy issues of manager-employee relations are substantial and should be strongly safeguarded.
Whether you have five direct reports or 55, remembering what you've said to each of them and when you said it is a pretty tall order. Document everything! Every conversation you have with your employees – good or bad – should be documented. Maintain a log (electronic or hard copy) that contains dated notes of each conversation you have with your direct reports. Don't wait until it is convenient. Document it right after your conversation, as it's too easy to forget details. You must be consistent with all of your direct reports. Inconsistent application could give rise to suspicions of favoritism or unfair targeting.
Consistency on your part will ultimately save you time and frustration. If you spend the time to use evaluation and documentation tools such as these, any actions you need to take will be more easily measured and you will have a more productive crew.
About the author
Mike Lamkin, CISSP, is the IT security manager of a Fortune 200 company based in Houston, Texas. Mike has been an IT security practitioner for the last seven years and has been in the IT industry for more than 27 years. Mike has spoken at seminars and conferences, conducted training and authored several articles on networking, security and related issues.


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Honestly, I had my doubts about the new Cold War Kids video. They've been preparing us for "I've Seen Enough" for weeks around here, promising a new interactive format that nobody has seen before. I thought it sounded gimmicky. I was way wrong.
"I've Seen Enough" (which you may remember hearing during episodes of the current season of The Hills) is on the same level of curious, creative ambition as the very first music videos. It's an art project. And as much as Cold War Kids have put into it, you are responsible for the final brushstrokes. A fully customizable viewing experience, you can alternate between four different sounds for each musician, or choose to turn them off completely.
This means that the Los Angeles indie rockers put in four completely different performances. Straightforward rock, sleazy lounge jazz, mellow acoustic and mild punk. And amazingly, they all work. In fact, I've been listening to different versions of it all morning and I still like the song more each time.
Play around with "I've Seen Enough" for a while, come up with your ideal arrangement of players and share it in the comments below so we can all try out your mix. You can see my favorite combo so far in the photo above. Let's see yours!
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1: By Kathy Dunkin
2: Life is Full of Lines Some to follow Some to avoid Some to climb over Some to crawl under. Some are from God Some are from people Some are to enjoy Some are to use. Life is Full of Lines
3: Jesus called out to them, "Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" Matthew 4:19 NLT | Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, "I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won't have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life." John 8:12 NLT
4: Lines in the Graduation Cap
5: Lines in Fabric
7: Lines in Buildings
8: Lines in More Buildings
10: Lines in Cities
12: Lines in More Cities
14: Lines in Towns
16: Lines in School
18: Lines Make Statements
20: Lines Make Beauty
22: His paths are beautiful His paths are unique His paths are right.
23: He lets me rest in green meadows; He leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23: 2 - 3 NLT
24: Lines in Stairs
27: Lines in Tools
28: Lines in Transportation
30: Lines for Transportation
32: Lines are like paths: our eyes follow where lines go and sometimes our feet follow too.
33: My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me. John 10:27 NLT | "I am God, the God of your father," the voice said. "Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for there I will make your family into a great nation. I will go with you down to Egypt, and I will bring you back again. But you will die in Egypt with Joseph attending to you." So Jacob left Beersheba, and his sons took him to Egypt. Genesis 46:3 - 5 NLT | FOLLOWED
34: Lines in Nature
36: Lines in God's Creation
38: Lines Add Beauty
40: Lines in the Beauty of Creation
42: We are not on our own Lines, paths, His words are to be followed We just have to look carefully Follow His lines, His paths Promises and blessings will follow
43: Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives in the land you are about to enter and occupy. Deuteronomy 5:33 NLT
44: Lines on Bridges
46: Lines in Recreational Items
48: Lines in More Recreational Items
51: Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5 - 6 NLT
52: Lines Made by Man
54: Lines in Paths
58: We see the paths We choose The path is visible The path is wide We choose because We see the paths. | SEE | CHOOSE
59: You have given me Your shield of victory; Your help has made me great. You have made a wide path for my feet to keep them from slipping. II Samuel 22:36 - 37 NLT
60: Lines Form Paths
62: Lines in Land Formations
64: Lines Made By God
66: Lines in Water
70: Two paths Two lines Which way is right? One right One wrong Which do I follow? Both right Both wrong Which is God's way?
71: So Ahab summoned all the people of Israel and the prophets to Mount Carmel. Then Elijah stood in front of them and said, "How much longer will you waver, hobbling between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow him! But if Baal is God, then follow him!" But the people were completely silent. I Kings 18:20 - 21 NLT


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Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige recently spoke with MTV News about "Iron Man 3" and discussed both Tony Stark's psyche and the various versions of the armor we'll see in the film.
"It's almost like post-traumatic stress: he has retreated after the events of 'The Avengers' into his workshop, where he's building advanced versions of his suits. He has [designed] a version of the suit that can latch onto him in individual pieces … anytime, anywhere.
He starts to realize [that] he doesn't want to be out of the suit. He's seen a lot of things in 'Avengers' and has encountered a lot of powerful people, much more powerful than he is.
Much of the movie is Tony in the middle of the country without his tools and a fairly broken suit to help him. But that's his superpower: his power is his brain. It's fun to put Tony Stark in a corner with nothing and see how he can get out of it."
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Homemade soda is our household's favorite drink. We occasionally purchase store-bought sodas, but there are so many more soda options when you make homemade soda. Plus, you can make homemade soda as sweet (or sour) as you like.
We make all of our homemade soda using our Sodastream. I LOVE Sodastream and I assure you that they did not pay me to write this nor did they even send me any free stuff (I'll always tell you if something was sent to me for free).
Sodastream is a simple gadget that sits on the counter and carbonates water. Sodastream sells lots of soda mixes that you can add to the carbonated water to make homemade soda, but (and now you'll know for sure that they didn't sponsor this post) I think there is no need to buy them. You can make your own homemade sodas by pouring the fizzy water into a glass and mixing in a splash of your favorite juice. I drink a ton of apple soda (apple juice + carbonated water) and orange soda (orange juice + carbonated water). Sure, these homemade sodas don't taste as sweet as store-bought sodas, but they are just as refreshing.
I'm not a big water drinker, but I don't want all of the calories from a tall glass of juice; I'd rather save the calories for cupcakes! So, I tend to make my homemade sodas with 80% fizzy water and 20% juice. You can play around and find your own perfect ratio!
One of my new favorite homemade sodas is watermelon soda (shown at the top of this post). I make it by adding just a few tablespoons of homemade watermelon syrup to a glass of carbonated water.
Aside from the flavors that I've already mentioned, some of my other favorite homemade sodas have been:
- Lemon or lime (fizzy water + juice from half a lemon or lime + 2 Tbsp of sugar)
- Lingonberry (fizzy water + a few Tbsp of lingonberry concentrate)
- Pineapple (fizzy water + pineapple juice to taste)
- Mojito (fizzy water + a few Tbsp of mojito syrup – I made the syrup for my pomegranate mojito cupcakes and had some left over.)
Have you made homemade soda? What's your favorite flavor?


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It's quick and easy to make a payment online! All you have to do is click on the donate tab above. It will take you to the paypal website where you can make an easy payment . Under donate amount enter the amount owed.
Do I have to have a paypal account to pay online?
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Why does it say donate money?
Since everyone's total is different the donate tab is used so that you can enter your personal amount owed for the transaction.
Can you see my personal information including my card information?
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We believe that a healthy mouth leads to a healthy body. Dr. Turner offers a variety of effective treatments, including
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What is the future of Public Health Care for individual U.S. states? Is the Federal Government hiring Clinical Staff for "home visits" to "implement interventions" for improved coverage of children's immunizations, all in the name of "Creating Healthier Communities"? Actually, it may be in the name of the Almighty Dollar (for what it's still worth). If approved, each state will receive federal grant money to implement immunization intervention. This makes one wonder if in 2015 or 2020 examples of public health care in states will be Federal Travel Nurses making "home visits" to families with disabled children, sets of multiple children, or sick elderly to implement "population & quality control" as an "economic stimulus".
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So it looks like there is a bit of confusion and anger regarding our March Madness picks. Allow me to clarify so that you might better understand how and why we made the choices that we did.
Let's start off with the four divisions and why the characters we have are there: Rapture, Oolong Island, Narnia and Phantom Zone.
Rapture – Video games.
Oolong Island – Sequential arts.
Narnia – Sci-fi and fantasy novels.
Phantom Zone – Movies and TV.
Hopefully that clarifies things for you folks a little better.
There are a few anomalies throughout like the multiple Jokers (Ledger, Nicholson tag team) and the Joker from the DC Comics. The Zeus you see in Rapture is from the God of War series. The 'Colonel' from the Phantom Zone is the bastard from Avatar. Two Draculas, right? Well, one of them is from Castlevania.
Now this is where you have some say. Because we have so many first round matches, we'll be taking into account reader submissions for the first couple rounds. So for today let us know who you think will win their first round matches from the Rapture and Oolong Island brackets only.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
The End Is Near!
That leaves us with just under 2 days for that to be a truthful statement. I don't believe a thing that comes out of Boras' mouth, but I can only assume that the rumors between now and the end of the year are going to get crazy and the inside talks that we will never see are probably already stressful and one GM is already throwing in the cards. Another, probably putting up a dollar sign that is stretching his team beyond where he wanted to go. Only time will tell, but time is getting shorter.
The longstanding rumored teams to land Prince are the Cubs, Rangers and the Mariners. The M's being a longshot, but very interested in the slugger. Every team has a limit and all of the teams have stated that the Boras ceiling is way too high. Recently we have heard that the Washington Nationals are in the mix as well as the Baltimore Orioles. Oh, and don't forget the Scott Boras special, THE MYSTERY TEAM! Always in the mix is an unknown team that supposedly is willing to spend and has high interest. The O's General Manager specifically stated that they were not going to be in the price range for Fielder and that he didn't want to be used as bait against other teams. Take that Boras. He put it out there in the open just to snub the Boras regime. I love it!
So, it is assumed now that the Rangers are out after winning the bid for Yu Darvish, and already having a lack of space for Michael Young. The O's are out and the Nationals have already stated that Adam Laroche will be their starting first baseman in 2012. So, their GM may be posturing and getting ready to swoop in as the Angels did in signing Albert Pujols, but we have to assume every team is "interested" in having Fielder for the right price. The Cubs, I'm sure they are still in the mix, but they have made about as much noise as the Mariners in the rumor mill as of late.
So, we'll be in waiting. Patiently? That's the last thing we are in Seattle is patient, but the end is near. We can only hope and pray that Fielder finds his way to Seattle and Seattle becomes home for him.
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Each student in the School of Humanities and Sciences is assigned an academic adviser. In addition to the help provided by individual advisers, assistance is available from the student services team in the School of Humanities and Sciences' Dean's Office. After seeking help from their own advisers, students are welcome to bring questions to the Dean's Office staff in Muller 201; call (607) 274-3102 to make an appointment. Additionally, students may consult with advisers in the Academic Advising Center; phone (607) 274-1001.
- A meeting with each advisee at the beginning of the year to get acquainted.
- Availability during posted office hours and for individual appointments.
- Assistance in helping advisees find academic information regarding majors, minors, Integrative Core Curriculum (ICC), and other academic policies, procedures, and deadlines.
- Referrals to appropriate people and offices if he or she cannot provide the necessary assistance.
- A meeting with each advisee each semester, prior to course registration, to help with course selection and academic planning and to approve each advisee's academic schedule for the next term.
- Assistance in understanding the purposes of academic requirements and their relationship to a liberal arts education and career plans.
- Assistance in helping advisees learn how to make academic decisions, discover the range of options available to them, and think through the consequences of their choices.
- Accept responsibility for making your own decisions. An adviser will provide advice, not make decisions for you.
- Come prepared for appointments. During the advising period for registration, come with:
- a list of courses you are interested in taking next term
- alternative course selections
- the meeting dates and times of courses, including alternative course choices
- After the initial appointment, advisees must initiate contact with their advisers.
- Contact your adviser to schedule appointments. You may be able to make an appointment by seeing your adviser before or after a class (ask the department administrative assistant for your adviser's class schedule).
- Come to appointments on time; cancel appointments if you will be unable to attend.
- Make an appointment to discuss midterm grades, if necessary.
- Discuss important decisions or questions about your education (e.g., choice of major, change of major, change of school) well before the registration period.
- Follow through on referrals made by your adviser (e.g., to the Office of Career Services) and be willing to discuss suggestions made by your adviser.
Understand that your adviser is advising a number of students for whom different regulations apply. Therefore, you are ultimately responsible for knowing the academic regulations and requirements which apply to you. Refer to the Ithaca College Undergraduate Catalog for this information. Monitor your progress toward completion of your degree through your HomerConnect account under the link "Degree Evaluation."


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July 14
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September 17
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September 3
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Iowa Transplant Open
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11am - Registration, 1pm - Tee off, 6pm - Dinner reception @ Geneva Golf & Country Club, Muscatine
'Jonno-Thon' in Honor of Jonathan Russell
July 11
6pm onwards @ RiverCenter, Davenport
Living Kidney Donor Celebration of Life Ceremony
April 16
2pm @ Mercy Medical Center Des Moines
Logan Luft Blood Drive
September 18
12:30 pm - 6:00 pm @ Charles City High School
LuLaRoe Fundraiser for Iowa Donor Network
April 30
1:00pm - 4:00pm @ Hiawatha American Legion
Mary Greeley Holiday Bazaar
December 17
7am - 2pm @ Mary Greeley Medical Center
Mary Greeley Medical Center Donate Life Day
April 11
Noon @ Mary Greeley Medical Center
MercyOne North Iowa Donate Life Month Celebration
April 25
12 pm @ MercyOne North Iowa Auditorium
NASCAR Driver Teams Up with IDN & DOT
June 16
1-3pm @ Ankeny Driver's License Station
National Organ Donor Awareness Competition
April 6
9 am - 1 pm @ Hamilton Hall, Iowa State University
Nicole Richardson Memorial Golf Tournament
July 15
11am - 7:30pm @ Lake Panorama National Golf Course
Northwest Iowa Organ Donation Awareness 5K
July 8
8:30am - 12:00pm @ Spencer, Iowa
Osage Volleyball Donate Life Night
October 8
5:30pm - 8:30pm @ Osage High School
RAGBRAI 2018 - Team Share It
July 22 - July 28
All day @ From the Missouri River to the Mississippi
Santa's Shoppe and Photo Stop for IDN
December 5
10am - 2pm @ Ankeny Outdoor Education Center
Service of Remembrance
April 24
12-1pm @ Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines
Seven Oaks Recreation Team Iowa Fundraiser
March 3
11am - 6pm @ Seven Oaks Recreation, Boone, IA
Sievers-McCasland Memorial Charity Golf Classic
July 13
8:30 - 11:30 @ Toad Valley Golf Course - Pleasant Hill
St. Anthony Hospital Flag Raising Ceremony for Donate Life Month
March 29
9 am @ St. Anthony Hospital, Carroll
The Giving Tree Reception
December 7
2-4 pm @ University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Atrium Lobby
The Muddy Fest - Motorcycles & Music
June 16 - June 18
All day @ Centennial Park, Davenport
The Ripple Effect - Donate Life Conference
September 24
7:30 - 4:00 @ Prairie Meadows Conference Center, Altoona, IA
The Ripple Effect Conference
October 4
7:30 am - 4 pm @ Prairie Meadows Conference Center, Altoona
Token of Love Donor Awareness Benefit
February 18
2- 5pm @ Greene County Community Center
Trinity Muscatine Flag Raising Ceremony
April 10
10 am @ UnityPoint Trinity Muscatine
Unique Mustangs Car Club 5th Annual Car Show
August 19
9am-3pm @ Living History Farms, Urbandale
Urbana 5/Iowa Donor Network Night at Benton County Speedway
June 11
4 pm @ Benton County Speedway
Volunteer Orientation - North Liberty
June 6
5-8 pm @ Iowa Donor Network, North Liberty
Volunteer Orientation - North Liberty
June 12
4pm - 8pm @ Iowa Donor Network, North Liberty
Volunteer Orientation - Quad Cities
June 27
5-8pm @ Russel Construction, Davenport
Wall of Heroes Unveiling
March 30
5:30 PM @ Iowa Methodist Medical Center/Blank Children's Hospital
Warren County Health and Safety Fair
June 23
3-6pm @ Court House Lawn, Indianola
Warrior Country 5K Race with the Boots & Daisy Dukes Fun Run
May 27
9 am @ Winnebago Visitors Center
Wheels and Wings Memorial Ride In Honor of Clayton Harsin
September 15
8 am @ Knoxville
Wylie's Birthday Celebration Golf Outing for Organ Donation Awareness
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You can view statistics about Veeam Agent backup jobs in the Veeam Backup & Replication console. Veeam Backup & Replication displays statistics for Veeam Agent backup jobs in the similar way as for regular backup jobs. The main differences are the following:
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Bojan, It's been several days, and no UpWork team member has ever reached out to me. This is very frustrating, and this bad service experience (and lack of attention to a fairly important bug, and breakdown in the customer feedback loop) is a discouraging start to being a new freelancer on UpWork.
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New Version of TX16WX Released, Mac Compatibility Added
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Pheasant Stir-Fry
I learned creative ways to prepare game while cooking for hunters at a lodge in Alaska, where my husband was a guide. Everyone enjoyed this savory stir-fry. It looks as good as it tastes. —Darlene Kenning, Hutchinson, Minnesota
Total TimePrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Makes4 servings
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1-1/3 cups water
- 1 boneless skinless pheasant breast (about 3/4 pound), cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 cup fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup each julienned carrots, celery and onion
- 1 cup frozen snow peas
- Hot cooked white or wild rice
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, soy sauce, ginger and bouillon until blended. Add water; set aside. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry pheasant in 1 tablespoon oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
- Add remaining oil to pan. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 2 minutes. Add the celery, onion and peas; stir-fry until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to the skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Return meat to pan and heat through. Serve with rice.
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I've never reviewed a recipe before, and registered just to be able to review this one. Thank you so much Darlene!!! This was the best pheasant I ever ate, and maybe even the best stir fry, period. Marvelous!!! Thank you!!!


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Following the disappointing GDP growth numbers for the first quarter, all eyes remain on policy direction and reforms as the potential catalysts for sustainable growth.
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Despite Ramaphosa's election, the initial excitement isn't visible in the numbers
In December, markets were pleasantly surprised by the outcome of the elections that saw Ramaphosa's swearing in as president of South Africa in parliament. The rand and assets dependent on the South African economy benefited from the excitement. However, in early June, Stats SA released the GDP data, and it was disappointing. We had expected much stronger growth. Also, from conversations we have with domestically focused businesses, we know that a lot of the excitement that followed Ramaphosa's election has not translated into activity on the ground.
Policy direction and reforms will determine whether we will see sustainable economic growth
Like most domestic businesses, we are now waiting to see whether policy and reform efforts will generate sustainable economic growth. We found National Treasury's decision to increase VAT instead of raising income taxes (as announced in February) encouraging, since VAT is known to be less harmful to economic growth.
Since we cannot predict the future, it helps to diversify to prepare for a range of outcomes
No one knows what the future holds. We cannot predict whether or not South Africa will embrace economic growth. We also don't know if US trade policies will be reversed. In this context, having a range of assets that could benefit from different economic scenarios would help investors to prepare for all potential outcomes.
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Groups To Dedicate Minnesota Civil War MonumentA number of groups are planning to dedicate a monument honoring Minnesota soldiers who died in the last major battle of the Civil War. The Minnesota Civil War Commemoration Task Force, Battle of Nashville Preservation Society and the Land Trust for Tennessee plan to dedicate the monument Sunday afternoon at Shy's Hill in Nashville, Tennessee.
Minnesota Man Apologizes For Defacing Nat'l MonumentA Minnesota man is apologizing for defacing a national monument in Montana. Cole Randall, of Plymouth, told investigators he carved "Cole + Shpresa 10/10/2013" into Pompeys Pillar National Monument after he became fearful his new wife might have breast cancer.
The Story Behind Those Red Cedars At St. Paul's Civil War MonumentThe six Red Cedar trees surrounding the Civil War Monument in St. Paul are a secret 10 years in the making. Their story is now being told -- fittingly -- on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.
Dakota Men Hanged In 1862 To Be Honored In Mankato About 150 Native Americans are expected in Mankato to honor the 38 Dakota men who were hanged in 1862.
9/11 Memorial In Mound To Honor 10th AnniversaryA memorial at Veteran's Park in Mound is preparing to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.
Wander Minnesota: Grand Portage Heritage CenterMinnesota has two equally beautiful, but distinctly different National Monuments, located at complete opposite ends of the state. This week, I'll look at one, and then when I return after July 4th, I'll take a look at the other. Visiting each of the Monuments last year was definitely among my travel highlights.
Monument Dedicated To Medical Plane Crash VictimsThe pilot who was the lone survivor of a small plane crash in Lake Michigan in July says the dedication of a monument to those who died helps bring closure.


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Straus, a powerful moderate Republican who has served as speaker for five terms, reported nearly $10 million in unspent campaign cash through June.
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Straus, a powerful moderate Republican who has served as speaker for five terms, reported nearly $10 million in unspent campaign cash through June.
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a serious setback to those hoping Texas would see new congressional and House district maps ahead of the 2018 elections.
A federal judge has tossed out a new law softening Texas' strict voter identification requirements. Texas' attorney general says he will appeal the ruling.
Attorney General Ken Paxton is appealing the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court and trying to keep the boundaries intact for the 2018 elections
Federal judges have invalidated the 35th Congressional District, ruling that it must be fixed by the Legislature or a federal court.
Judges had trouble swallowing the State's defense of political maps that minority groups say minimize the political clout of Latino and black Texans.
Texas' new voter identification law fully absolves the state from discriminating against minority voters, the Department of Justice argues in a legal filing.
Uresti, a personal injury attorney, has been entwined in a complicated saga involving FourWinds Logistics, which sold sand used in hydraulic fracturing
SAN ANTONIO — As the 2018 election cycle nears, it appears Texas and its legal foes are headed for a trial — yet again — over what the state's House and congressional boundaries will look like, and it will likely come this summer.
Texas lawmakers intentionally diluted the political clout of minority voters in drawing the State's House districts, a panel of federal judges ruled Thursday.


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Here's a new item that falls into the category of "Answers to Questions Nobody Asked": An American-born Japanese chef, Chase Kojima, working in Australia, has just released for public consumption—are you ready for this—Vegemite sashimi. And if Vegemite, which tastes like salty yeast with an ever-so slightly-regurgitative finish, isn't enough to send you scurrying for the egress, then the source of protein may be: a local Aussie delicacy called Moreton Bay bugs. That part isn't as bad as it sounds, actually; the "bug" is actually a species of lobster, thenus orientalis, native to the seas east of Africa and south of Japan. While the rest of the world tries to come up with names to make patently unpalatable things seem palatable (think: "sweetbreads"), the contrarian Antipodeans find hilarity in doing just the opposite. You have to love that. Still and all, I have never met a food that was improved by the addition of Vegemite, and I'm thinking sashimi isn't going to be the one that turns the tide.
In other news, the Japanese were quite unhappy to discover that their homeland was not in the top ten of the world's happiest countries, as determined by the United Nations Human Development Index. Norway edged out Australia for the top spot, with the Netherlands, USA, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, Liechtenstein, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland filling out the remainder of the top eleven. I don't know about you, but when I think of smiling happy people, veritably bubbling over with good humor, Liechtenstein isn't among the first few (hundred) places that jump to my mind. That said, I've never been there. It's kinda easy to miss.
All in all, 2011 is a year that most Japanese will be happy to see in the rear view mirror. It was the year of the Tohoku earthquake, one of the strongest in planetary history; the cataclysmic tsunami that washed tens of thousands out to sea; and the reactor meltdown that triggered the world's most serious nuclear crisis since Chernobyl. Said reactor provided some twenty percent of Tokyo's power, so the city sweated through one of the hottest summers on record, with thermostats voluntarily set several degrees higher than normal or comfortable. There was remarkably little whining; people rolled up their sleeves, kept towels close at hand for surreptitious wiping of foreheads, and apart from a few cranky subway riders, pretty much got on with their business. Bosses cooperated by making every day casual day; it is only just now that suits and similar business attire are beginning to proliferate once again.
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Apple wins battle with Australian banks over mobile payments
[SYDNEY] Australia's competition regulator said it is minded to refuse permission for a coalition of local banks to negotiate collectively with Apple Inc over the introduction of the technology firm's Apple Pay mobile wallet.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, National Bank of Australia Ltd, Westpac Banking Corp and Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd had applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for the right to negotiate as a bloc with the iPhone maker, citing a "significant disparity in bargaining power".
The regulator on Tuesday issued a draft determination in which it proposed to deny the lenders' application.
"While the ACCC accepts that the opportunity for the banks to collectively negotiate and boycott would place them in a better bargaining position with Apple, the benefits are currently uncertain and may be limited," Rod Sims, chairman of the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission said in a statement.
Apple's technology bars any app apart from its own from using the functionality of the iPhone's near-field communications antenna, the technology which makes payments on contactless readers possible. It wants banks to upload customers' payment cards into its proprietary digital wallet.
The banks argue that this hampers competition and reduces both choice and access for consumers.
"As this is the draft determination there is opportunity for further submission and further discussions with the ACCC," said Lance Blockley, a senior adviser with financial advisory firm Novanta who is acting as a spokesman for the applicant banks. "We hope to prevail."
The ACCC said it was concerned that allowing the banks to negotiate collectively "could reduce competition between the banks in the supply of mobile payment services for iPhones."
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Some things aren't meant to be easy or efficient: Navigating excel functions between Mac and PC, rush hour traffic, a 10,000-piece jigsaw puzzle of Van Gogh's 3-toned Starry Night…
Too often, however, we're bogged down by tasks that should be easy but are not. Case in point: Contract management. Most of us are no stranger to the tedium and inefficiency of print, sign, fax, repeat.
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Teen Witch! I was obsessed with that movie for a bit in 1990, carrying around a pink-papered, heart-shaped notebook in which I wrote all the spells. Somehow I had forgotten all about it, until I saw on Lily and the Muse that Teen Vogue posted a remake of the iconic Top That "rap" scene. The two girls happen to be riding bicycles in awesome preppy 80's outfits.
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Good stuff. I'm really feeling their outfits and definitely the bikes. The music, not so much. :)
You can watch the remake here. The remake is by designer Rachel Antonoff (they're wearing her new designs) with Alia Shawkat from Arrested Development. This demonstrates the growing popularity of both bikes and 80's fashion.


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Songwriter and musician Holly Throsby has drawn high praise as a novelist, with The Sydney Morning Herald likening her to Tim Winton for her "wry affection for a peculiarly Australian dagginess and the rhythms and rituals of small-town life". Her second novel, Cedar Valley, begins with two new arrivals to a town north of Sydney: a silent man in a well-made suit and a young woman full of questions. Join Holly as she talks about the follow-up to her debut novel Goodwood.
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Holly Throsby is a musician and novelist from Sydney. She has released five solo albums, a collection of original children's songs, and an album as part of the band, Seeker Lover Keeper (with Sarah Blasko and Sally Seltmann). Holly has been nominated for four ARIAs. Holly's debut novel Goodwood was a critically acclaimed bestseller, shortlisted for numerous awards. Her second novel Cedar Valley was published to rave reviews. It has been longlisted for the Indie Book Award.


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Shannon is located in the county of Clare on the west coast of Ireland.Shannon Airport sits on the banks of the River Shannon but is also very close to Limerick City. It is the perfect landing spot for exploration of the west of Ireland. Car hire is highly recommended to explore those hidden treasures and hard to reach spots of the western region. Pick up a rental car from our location at Shannon Airport to begin your adventure in Ireland. Our warm and friendly staff will help you with all your car hire requirements
Clare is home to some of the most famous natural attractions that Ireland has to offer. Carved out over thousands of years by the wild winds and waters of the Atlantic, The Cliffs of Moher are a superb example of nature's influence on our landscape. A drive to the cliffs is a must if you are in the area, an excursion that will surely blow the cobwebs away!
Another wonderful example of Ireland natural amenities is The Burren National Park. The park is unique to Ireland as there are very few green fields, rather a very rocky terrain made up mostly of Limestone. Park up your hire car and take a walk along one of the various marked trails. Why not take advantage of a hire car and soak up the atmosphere of Limerick, Irelands City of Culture 2014. Limerick City is located just a short 25km drive from Shannon Airport.
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Forgive Me
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Psalm 32:3-4- "When I refuse to confess my sin, I was weak and miserable, and I groaned all day long. Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me."
My friend, we do not have the means to forgive ourselves of our own sins. Only through the blood of Jesus Christ, can we have forgiveness. There is power in the blood to save and to forgive, forever.
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In the summer southern Maine especially is flooded with French Canadian tourists flocking to the beautiful beaches and quaint seaside towns. However judging by a recent trip of ours to Quebec its peripatetic populace has little need to leave their picturesque province in order to experience the best of what any season has to offer. Having previously explored the Quebec Maritimes on our last excursion, for our latest visit we traveled to the Eastern Townships, one of Quebec's most beautiful and under-appreciated (by Americans at least) areas which just so happens to be the province's premier wine producing region.
In addition to viniculture there are over 70 "Créateurs de Saveurs" as local producers are known in this area of southeastern Quebec situated between the Saint Lawrence River and the United States border, including growers, chefs and artisans for whom farm-to-table is less a trend than a way of life. Some of the things they grow, make or harvest include microbrews, honey, maple syrup, fresh berries, wild boar, foie gras, and, of course, some of the best cheese you'll find this side of France. From public markets to five-star restaurants, the Eastern Townships has it all.
The dramatic landscape encompasses mountains, lakes, farmland and postcard-perfect villages, and there are a number of excellent hotels and spas, a specialty of the regions where many Canadians and visitors come for a healthy retreat (or to recover from all the fabulous food and wine). It's an all-season destination with several excellent ski resorts and other sporting pursuits if you're so inclined as well as over 130 festivals taking place throughout the year, though we would recommend autumn as an ideal time to go, when nature's bounty and foliage can be experienced at its peak.
The most impressive attraction we visited on the trip was without a doubt the Abbaye de Saint-Benoit-du-Lac. Situated on the stunning lake that it's named after, the Abbey is home to an order of Benedictine monks who not only practice a life of contemplation based on prayer, work, and fraternal life, as well a Gregorian chant ceremonies, but also produce some exceptionally fine cheese, ciders, chocolates, preserves, and apple butter, and other products fro their orchards ad dairies. The original Abbey was built by Benedictine monks from France starting in 1912.
Recommended hotels range from rustic to modern and include the Spa Eastman, nestled on 326 acres, much of it forested, facing Mont Orford. The Eastman, established in 1977, is known for refined and very healthy dining, thermal baths, outdoor hot tubs, polar baths, Kneipp Circuits, a hammam spa, indoor and outdoor pools, a gymnasium and nine miles of trails. The Grand Times Hotel Sherbrooke is an urban oasis on the edge of Lac des Nations. Luxury meets comfort and tranquility in a contemporary setting in the charming town of Sherbrooke.
When in Sherbrooke a visit to Restaurant Auguste, in the heart of historic downtown Sherbrooke, is a must. The chic bistro's open kitchen affords a view of chefs at work preparing delicious dishes such as its famed "reverse poutine" and local Ducs de Montrichard duck breast with crisp ratatouille, grilled Quebec asparagus, and a sauce of wild berries, emphasizing the best of local "terroir" farm-raised meat and produce, with a delectable wine and cocktail list. For the best experience settle in for a true culinary adventure via the chef's tasting menu with appropriate wine pairings.
At the base of Mount Bromont (which also makes it popular with skiers), you'll discover the Hotel Château-Bromont, set in one of the Eastern Townships' most beautiful valleys. In addition to its spa offerings, the hotel is justly renowned for its excellent restaurant, Les Quatre Canards, making full use of all of the area's artisanal offerings. Chef Fabrice Piquet prepares dishes featuring Sabinoise guinea fowl, bison, and smoked or seared trout, while sommelier Patrick Jackson is an excellent advisor on which of the region's many wines makes a worthy accompaniment to each mouthwatering course.
The best way to experience the Eastern Townships is by car. It's a short distance from Montreal which is how many visitors choose to arrive, renting wheels with which to explore. Want to really make it a memorable trip? Montreal's Location TrueLuxury Rentals rents sports, exotic and luxury cars at a variety of rates including the Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT and Maserati Ghibli. Favorable exchange rates for American visitors might make this a more affordable option than you would think. Once you're behind the wheel there are three main routes to take depending on where your interest lies:
The Townships Trail follows in the footsteps (or wagon tracks) of the area's first wave of inhabitants. Americans, Loyalists, Scottish and Irish settlers came to the area during the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century and their imprint permanently marked the landscape and heritage of the region. You'll pass through over 30 towns and villages abounding with gorgeous Victorian houses, barns, covered bridges, museums, and churches, deciding where to spend the night on a whim or in advance if you want to be assured of the best hotel suites and guest cottages.
The Summit Drive is for the outdoor-minded. Between Mont Mégantic and Mont Ham there are 120 miles of marked trails, and the views are truly breathtaking. Climb as high as you want on the scenic mountains, linger by the beautiful lakes, explore the scenic villages and don't forget to look up at night for an almost overwhelming starscape – this is also the heart of the International Dark Sky Reserve. There are 21 stops to choose from along this route which takes in the highest mountains in the south of Quebec.
Last but not least The Wine Route is the only marked wine trail in all of Quebec, and there are over 20 passionate vintners to encounter along the way producing various wines including classic vintages, sparkling, dessert and ice wines. 60% of Quebec's wine production occurs within this 86-mile-long marked circuit through gorgeous hills and valleys, and there are over a hundred "Amis de la Route des vins" ("friends of the Wine Route") spots along the way for lodging options, must-try restaurants and other not-to-be-missed attractions. Santé!


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Jim Carrey's "Burt Wonderstone" Character Poster31 Jan 2013
By Tommy Pihl (JCO Editor-In-Chief)
Jim Carrey's new poster for his upcoming magical comedy "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" has arrived today. If you have a mind, he will blow it!
You can view all 5 new character posters in our Gallery. You can find posters for Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde and Alan Arkin.
Before "The Incredible Burt Wonderstone" opens in theaters on March 15, the comedy will make its premiere as the opener of the 2013 SXSW Film Festival on March 8.
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Yesterday, I shared the love of this cute little family and today you get to see the star mess maker smash his first ever birthday cake! Little Solo is definitely the messiest baby I've ever met and he was so into smashing his cake! He was my first baby to really dig in! Mom made this cute monster cake for Solo and it looks perfect until Solo gets his hands on it! I had such a great time working with this family and can't wait for his birthday celebration next week!
Happy First Birthday Solo!


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QWERTY Warriors 2 - Zweites Spiel
QWERTY Warriors 2 is the sequel to the hit game QWERTY Warriors. In this game, everything depends mainly on your talent for the recognizing and processing of visual stimuli. You have to recognize words quickly and then also be capable of typing them in fast. Your character in this game is at the lower end of the playing field, and your enemies are slowly but safely coming closer to you. The enemies carry one word, with which they can be destroyed. The faster you type in the word, the faster the enemies are destroyed. You can only destroy one enemy after another. So you have to quickly recognize his word, typing it in and then take him out of action. But there quickly comes a new enemy. So you have to be fast. Make sure to always accurately type the word, for should you make an error you do not stand a chance. The game QWERTY Warriors 2 brings along several special features, for example, you can also use various bonus items, such as a bomb that you can detonate via explode. QWERTY Warriors 2 is a great game, it demands your full attention, because you cannot let your enemies out of sight even for just a second. This is about speed as well as endurance. With time, more and more enemies show up, so that gradually your whole screen is full of them. You have to destroy them one after the other, so that in the end you leave the game as a winner. At the end, you will be rewarded with a high score.


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Strongest Third Quarter Revenue, Operating Income and Net Income in
Nexon's History
Acquisition of Pixelberry Studios Bolsters Western Mobile Game
Development and Expands Audience; Partnership with Electronic Arts
Extended to Publish FIFA Online 4 in Korea
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NEXON Co., Ltd. ("Nexon") (3659.TO), a global leader in online games,
today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September
30, 2017. Today, Nexon also announced the acquisition of Pixelberry
Studios, a California-based mobile game developer and the industry
leader in interactive narrative games. In addition, Nexon has extended
its publishing relationship with Electronic Arts ("EA") to bring EA
SPORTS™ FIFA ONLINE 4 ("FIFA Online 4") to Korea, marking the
fourth partnership between the companies following EA SPORTS™ FIFA
Online 3 ("FIFA Online 3") / EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 3 M
("FIFA Online 3 M"), Need for Speed™ Edge and Titanfall™
"Nexon had another very strong quarter with consistently strong
performances in our core markets," said Owen Mahoney, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Nexon. "Long-running successes like MapleStory
and Dungeon&Fighter, along with sustained engagement on FIFA
Online 3 and FIFA Online 3 M, validate our model of making
games that last for years and decades.
"Looking forward, we're pleased to work with EA on FIFA Online 4,
the sequel to FIFA Online 3, which has continued its growth and
success since it launched in 2013," Mahoney added. "Our western mobile
studios continue to grow with our strategic acquisition of Pixelberry
Studios – a developer which leads the interactive fiction category and
expands our reach with the deeply underserved female audience. Our
continued goal is to build and launch new experiences that are not just
highly engaging to keep players coming back for years, but also creative
and unique, separating our games from a saturated marketplace. We are
also very excited as we look ahead to our robust pipeline for the fourth
quarter, which will see the full launch of MapleStory2 in China,
where we already have strong early indicators, as well as launches of OVERHIT
and others."
In China, Dungeon&Fighter's longevity continues while MapleStory2's
strong results from Early Access and Open Beta pre-test helped push
revenue above expectations. In Korea, FIFA Online 3 and FIFA
Online 3 M, in their fifth year of service, have continued to grow
and drive strong sales through live game operations. More than two years
since its initial worldwide launch, DomiNations from Big Huge
Games in Maryland saw revenue increase year-over-year in the third
quarter. Big Huge Games has also added two new leadership positions with
a Chief Operating Officer and Creative Director to continue to expand
and build exciting new games.
In the fourth quarter Nexon will be releasing a series of highly
anticipated games, including MapleStory2 in China through our
partner Tencent as well as OVERHIT, the sequel to the critically
acclaimed game HIT. Durango: Wild Lands, the open world
massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) for mobile
devices which has started pre-registration in Korea during the third
quarter, and Moonlight Blade will be released in 2018.
Third Quarter 2017 Highlights:
Revenues 60.4 billion yen, up 36% year-over-year as-reported, up 27%
constant currency1
Exceeded outlook, primarily driven by Dungeon&Fighter
China's successful National Day Update, strength of FIFA Online 3
/ FIFA Online 3 M, AxE, and contribution from MapleStory2
limited access / open beta pre-test in China
Operating income 22.7 billion yen – exceeded outlook, primarily due to
the outperformance in high-margin China business as well as FIFA
Online 3 / FIFA Online 3 M and AxE
Net income 2 19.6 billion yen – exceeded outlook, primarily
due to operating income result and finance income
Fourth Quarter 2017 Outlook:
Expect fourth quarter 2017 revenues in the range of 48.7 to 52.8
billion yen, up 13% to 22% year-over-year on as-reported, up 7% to 16%
year-over-year on constant currency1
Expect PC online game revenues in the range of 34.5 to 37.1
billion yen
Expect mobile game revenues in the range of 14.2 to 15.7 billion
- Expect PC online game revenues in the range of 34.5 to 37.1
- Expect operating income in the range of 12.2 to 15.4 billion yen
- Expect net income2 in the range of 11.3 to 13.9 billion yen
Conference Call and Replay:
Nexon management will host a conference call for investors, analysts and
the media to discuss the company's financial results and outlook. The
conference call will be held at 6:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST) /
4:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), and will be simultaneously
conducted in Japanese and English. It will consist of brief remarks made
by the management team followed by a Q&A session.
Conference Call (Japanese & English)
|November 10, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. JST / 4:00 a.m. EST
For English Speakers
|Telephone Number:
+81-3-4570-1816 (Japan), +1-646-502-5131 (USA), +44-20-7660-2114
(UK), +852-306-00227 (Hong Kong), +65-642-98366 (Singapore),
+82-234-831-910 (South Korea)
|Pass Code:
For Japanese Speakers
|Telephone Number:
|+81-3-4570-1817 (Japan)
|Pass Code:
Conference Call Replay
A replay of the call will be available about 30 minutes after the
conclusion of the conference call and can be accessed until November
17, 2017. Webcast replay and a transcript of the call will be
available within several days on Nexon's Investor Relations website.
Conference Call Replay (English)
|Replay Telephone Number:
|+81-3-4570-2856 (Japan)
|Reference Number:
Conference Call Replay (Japanese)
|Replay Telephone Number:
|+81-3-4570-4130 (Japan)
|Reference Number:
For additional information regarding Nexon's third quarter 2017
financial results, please visit the Investor Relations section of
Nexon's website at http://ir.nexon.co.jp/en/.
This press release is prepared to offer reference information about
Nexon to investors and is intended to generally provide investors and
analysts with financial and operational information about Nexon, but not
to solicit or recommend any sale or purchase of stock or other
securities of Nexon.
About NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/en/
NEXON Co., Ltd. ("Nexon") (3659.TO) is a global leader in online games,
with more than 100 live games operated across more than 190 countries.
Nexon pioneered micro-transactions and the free-to-play business model,
and is widely credited with unmatched global expertise in sophisticated
live game operations, nurturing player communities, and for sustaining
games for years, even decades. Founded in Korea in 1994, the Company is
now headquartered in Japan and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In
2017, Nexon was placed on the Nikkei Stock Index 300.
Constant currency is a non-GAAP measure used to show performance
unaffected by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
Constant currency basis amounts are calculated using the average
foreign currency exchange rates for the comparable period in the
prior year and applied to the current period. As an example, we
calculate royalty revenues from China Dungeon&Fighter by applying
the same CNY/USD, USD/KRW and KRW/JPY exchange rates from last
year's same fiscal quarter.
Net income refers to net income attributable to owners of the
parent, as stated in Nexon's consolidated financial results.
For Nexon Corporate PR
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- ITV Report
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Police defend MI6 spy death findings
Police insist they have not had the wool pulled over their eyes by intelligence services over the death of codebreaker Gareth Williams.Read the full story ›
No request for spy inquest verdict to be quashed
No request has been made to the Attorney General's office for him to apply to the High Court to have the inquest verdict into the death of Gareth Williams quashed.
Today, after a two-year investigation, the Metropolitan Police concluded it is "most probable" that no-one else was present when the MI6 codebreaker died. An earlier inquest concluded Mr Williams was "probably" killed unlawfully.
'Gaps in understanding' over MI6 spy's death
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Martin Hewitt, of the Metropolitan Police, says there remains "gaps in understanding" regarding the death of MI6 worker Gareth Williams.
But he has concluded, following two years of investigation, that it is "most probable" that the codebreaker was alone at the time of his death.
Police: Wool hasn't been pulled over eyes on spy death
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Martin Hewitt said MI6 worker Gareth Williams' death was "most probably" an accident, although he admitted: "No evidence has been identified to establish the full circumstances of Gareth's death beyond all reasonable doubt."
Mr Williams, a fitness enthusiast originally from Anglesey, was found in the bag in the bath at his flat in Pimlico on August 23, 2010.
Pathologists said he would have suffocated within three minutes if he was alive when he got inside the 32-inch by 19-inch holdall.
None of his DNA was found on the lock on the bag and his palm prints were not found on the rim of the bath.
However, Mr Hewitt said there was no evidence that the flat had been "deep-cleaned" to remove forensic traces and nothing to suggest a struggle or a break-in.
He said it was "beyond credibility" that the secret services had "pulled the wool" over his eyes.
"I do not believe that I have had the wool pulled over my eyes. I believe that what we are dealing with is a tragic unexplained death."
Family disappointed over codebreaker's death mystery
The family of Gareth Williams have said they are "naturally disappointed" it is not possible to state with certainty how the codebreaker died.
They said in a statement they back the coroner's verdict that Gareth was probably unlawfully killed over the latest police conclusions.
They said: "We consider that on the basis of the facts at present known the Coroner's verdict accurately reflects the circumstances of Gareth's death."
They added: "We still however remain very disappointed over the failure of his employers at MI6 to take even the most basic enquiries concerning Gareth's welfare when he failed to attend for work on the 16th August, 2010.
"We believe that if proper steps had been taken in the same manner as any reasonable employer would have undertaken further information relating to the cause of his death might have become apparent and not have been lost due to the length of time before Gareth's body was found."
Gareth Williams' family disagree with police conclusion
Spy's family disagree with new police conclusion. They back coroner's view prob unlawfully killed. Again criticise MI6 failures after death
Police: MI6 spy death remains a mystery
Reconsidering all the original evidence and following new lines of inquiry, police say there is still insufficient evidence to be definitive on the circumstances of Gareth Williams' death.
They say it is theoretically possible for a person to lock themselves in a bag with the sort of lock used.
They outlined:
There is no evidence to support the theory there was a forensic clean of fingerprints
There is no evidence of a third person in the flat
No evidence of forced entry
Police say they have had full support from security services and there is nothing to support the theory that Mr Williams' death was related to his work.
His interest in womens' clothes fuelled much speculation, they say, but the clothing had no bearing on the circumstances of his death.
Officers say Mr Williams was a very private person, who was close to his family and had few close friends. He was concientious and was a decent man with hobbies.
Police explained no evidence has been identified that could establish the full circumstances of Mr Williams' death beyond reasonable doubt.
They say, on balance, their probable conclusion is that no person was present when he died and there is insuffient new evidence to re-open an inquest.
There are no more active lines of inquiry but police say the case will remain under review.
Police to intensify inquiries into death of spy
Police investigating the death of MI6 code-breaker Gareth Williams are to intensify their inquiries into his colleagues and work.Read the full story ›
Met Police chief: Possible voluntary mass DNA testing of MI6 officials as part of 'spy in bag' review
Scotland Yard Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe says the review of Gareth Williams 'spy in bag' case is considering conducting voluntary mass DNA testing MI6 officials.
'Fifty intelligence agents to give DNA'
The Telegraph and the Daily Mail are both reporting that up to fifty MI6 officers may give DNA in continued investigations in to the death of Gareth Williams.
The papers say that 15 members of the security service have already provided samples.
There was one source of unidentified DNA found in Mr Williams flat.


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I'm currently wreading "Roe: An Index Theorem on Open Manifolds, I, J. Differential Geometry 27 (1988), p. 87-113" and there is a detail in the construction of the coarse index of a Dirac operator that I do not understand.
In Section 4 he explains the construction of abstract indices: Suppose we are given an algebra A with unit and an ideal $B \subset A$. Let M and N be finite, projective right A-modules and let $P: M \to N$ be A-linear (this is bold, because this is the thing which I do not understand later when we look at the Dirac operator). P is called abstractly elliptic if there is a parametrix $Q: N \to M$ such that $Im(QP-1) \subset M \otimes B$ and $Im(PQ-1) \subset N \otimes B$, i.e. P is an isomorphism after tensoring with A/B. He then goes on and explains how to get an index $\operatorname{Ind}(P) \in K^{alg}(B)$.
In Section 7 he then uses this construction to get a coarse index of a Dirac operator: Let $S \to M$ be a Clifford bundle, equipped with a grading $\eta$ and let D be the corresponding Dirac operator. In Lemma 7.6 he shows then (under the assumption of bounded geometry) that the operator D is abstractly elliptic between the $\mathcal{U}(S)$-modules given by the eigenprojections $(1+\eta)/2$ and $(1-\eta)/2$, i.e. has an index in $K^{alg}(\mathcal{U}_{-\infty}(S))$.
Now the thing that I do not understand is that for $D_+: S_+ \to S_-$ being abstractly elliptic means that $D_+$ is, among other things, $\mathcal{U}(S)$-linear. This algebra $\mathcal{U}(S)$ is the algebra of all uniform operator, i.e. all operator $L: C_c^\infty(S) \to C^\infty(S)$ which have for a fixed k (the order of L) a continuous extension to a operator $H^r(S) \to H^{r-k}(S)$ for each r (this extensions must also be a quasilocal operator, but I do not think that this matters here), where $H^r$ are the Sobolev spaces. $\mathcal{U}_{-\infty}(S)$ are the operator of order $-\infty$.
Why does the Dirac operator, resp. just $D_+$ and $D_-$, commute with all of $\mathcal{U}(S)$? Or do I just not correctly understand the construction?


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I managed a small FO this week.
A Strawberry Ruffle Washcloth.
This like last weeks one is done in a Tunisian Simple Stitch pattern.
Unlike last weeks cloth though this is done in a cotton and bamboo mix yarn and this is the first in this set. The Strawberry Ruffles Set.
My project page for this cloth and for the others in the set is here.
Checking in with Tami for today's post, hit the FO icon at the top to head over to her blog.


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Whether you're a designer or industry professional, the importance of updating your online biography is paramount to your accessibility and therefore your success. After all, how can you make a living from your talent if no-one knows about it?
So why not start the new year by refreshing your "About Me" page and making a resolution for 2015 to keep your bio up to date with your progress.
The modern Curriculum Vitae is your online biography and it should hold all the answers to who and what you are for those seeking to employ you or report on your work.
Writing a biography can be a difficult task for many creatives who are more familiar with expressing themselves through their work which is not surprising when you consider that, as a creative, your training has been predominantly focused on defining your style and developing your skill in your chosen field. There are also elements of self-promotion which can be uncomfortable to many, such as how to write an interesting bio stating your achievements without sounding pretentious or completely tipping the scale and writing a logical, factual one without sounding boring.
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Below you can see an example of a clear, concise bio from fashion designer Claudia Gamba. She has created a striking banner image which clearly states her profession and expresses her style thereby removing the need for prolix explanation in the text. This can also be an advantage for reporters and editors who have just heard of you and are looking for succinct information.
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The innovations and technical solutions cause the planes emit today 50% less carbon dioxide and 90% less smoke and unburned hydrocarbons than 50 years ago (the international organization data relating to the airspace - ICCAIA). But still, the impact of aviation both in terms of noise or CO2 emissions is a major problem for passengers and the community.
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- use public transport on the way to and/or from the airport
- check-in online or by smartphone
- segregate waste at the airport
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A significant challenge in research translation is that interested parties interpret and apply the associated terms and conceptual frameworks in different ways.
The purpose of this review was to: a) examine different research translation frameworks; b) examine the similarities and differences between the frameworks;...