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Under normal circumstances, publicly traded companies typically try to generate enthusiasm for their stock.
Circumstances are anything but normal for Asyst Technologies, the beleaguered maker of chip-making equipment that took the extraordinary step last week of telling investors its shares are essentially worthless.
Over the past year the Fremont company has struggled with an unwanted takeover attempt, a proxy fight threat by a major investor, and an ultimately unsuccessful attempt to remain in compliance with the terms of its debt. The company filed for bankruptcy protection in April after getting a default notice on $76.5 million it owes its lenders.
A year ago, shares of the company rose as high as $5.20 after its board received an unsolicited "expression of interest" from a company run by its ex-CEO to buy Asyst. That came on the heels of a threat from a fund run by Bryant Riley to nominate its own slate of six directors to try to auction off the company.
Its shares closed Monday at 2 cents each.
The buyout offer failed to materialize and was called off in early October, about the same time that Asyst announced a jump in orders, including about $30 million related to the first phase of a new chip fabrication plant in Asia. That good news was clouded, however, by a court ruling that reversed an earlier decision awarding Asyst $75 million in damages in a patent infringement case. At the same time, the company had to take an $89 million charge to write down the value of its good will.
Asyst, which had accumulated $518 million in losses as of the end of its fiscal 2009 third quarter on Dec. 31, reported slashing operating expenses by $25 million during the first three quarters of 2009, lowering its break-even point to $75 million, according to a statement in February from CEO Steve Schwartz. He said the company planned to take further actions to find up to $35 million more in annual savings, lowering its quarterly break-even point to $55 million for the fiscal year that began April 1.
When the company missed its March 31 debt payment, however, its creditor declared Asyst in default and demanded repayment, hastening the company's bankruptcy filing.
Nevertheless, nearly 2 million shares of Asyst have traded hands every day, on average, since then. Last week the company was compelled in a filing to say it had noticed the "continuing high trading volume" in its stock, prompting the company to state for the record that "Asyst management confirms for investors its strong belief that there will be no value for the common stockholders in the bankruptcy liquidation process, even under the most optimistic of scenarios.
"Holders of common stock of a company in Chapter 11 generally receive value only after all claims of the company's secured and unsecured creditors have first been fully satisfied. In this case, Asyst's management strongly believes all such creditor claims will not be fully satisfied, leading to its conclusion that Asyst common stock will have no value."
Kana Blinks: Kana Software won't be holding its annual meeting this week as planned. The Menlo Park maker of customer service software evidently had second thoughts about a complaint filed against it last month in a Delaware court by its largest shareholder, who cried foul after Kana announced on June 17 that it would hold its annual meeting four weeks later, saying the move deprived the shareholder of enough time to nominate its own director to Kana's board.
KVO Capital Management, a New Hampshire investment firm that holds 3.35 million, or 8.1 percent, of Kana's stock wants to nominate a candidate to challenge the only incumbent member of Kana's board, whose members serve staggered terms.
KVO has put Kana on notice that its board "would be well served to consider significant changes in business strategy and corporate governance," including selling the company and cutting expenses "immediately."
In a press release filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission last week, Kana said it would move the meeting to Dec. 1. It also said the new deadline for submitting stockholder proposals for the meeting's agenda is "on or before Aug. 3."
Kana cautioned in the filing that the "submission of a stockholder proposal does not guarantee that it will be included" in the company's statement, pointing out that "there are additional requirements regarding stockholder proposals," referring stockholders contemplating submitting a proposal to SEC Rule 14a-8, the regulation governing shareholder proposals.
For those in search of loopholes, or how to avoid them, get out your NoDoz. The SEC's summation of its final rule on the topic runs to more than 18,000 words, more than twice as long as the U.S. Constitution.


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Where and How to Buy OmiseGo(OMG)?
After reading this article you will be available to buy OmiseGO. Read every Step and be careful.
After reading this step by step beginners guide you will be available to buy/invest in OmiseGo(OMG). I would also like to point out, that I'm not giving out a financial advice, investing is still considered risky, especially in cryptocurrencies. I'm purely showing you how you can purchase OmiseGo in a very simple way. If you read the guide carefully, you will own OmiseGo in a couple of minutes.
P.S There are multiple ways how to buy OmiseGO(OMG) and any other cryptocurrency, I'm just showing you one of the ways. In my opinion, it's rather easy. So let's get to it.
Step 1 – Create an account in Coinbase
If you don't know how to do it already, We've prepared a blog post similar to this that explains how to create an account at Coinbase – How to use Coinbase to buy and sell cryptos and bitcoins.
If you read the post you will understand, that, before you actually can buy OmiseGO, you'll have to invest in another cryptocurrency and you can choose – Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin cash, those are the options Coinbase is giving you. In near future, Coinbase might add other ERC-20 Coins, and it could be OmiseGo(fingers crossed), but for now…
I would suggest you start with Ethereum or Bitcoin since they have the highest trading volumes. It will just make it easier to invest in OmiseGo In summary that's step 1 – create an account in Coinbase and buy Ethereum or Bitcoin. I'm going to use Ethereum in this tutorial for this guide as an example. (If you're new users and you're signing up for Coinbase now, I would suggest you to use the link at the bottom, we will both receive $10 if you're going to deposit at least $100)
Step 2 – Choose a Crypto Exchange
You will have to find a crypto exchange that allows to trade/buy OmiseGO(OMG). You can find the full list of exchanges that trade OmiseGo on coinmarketcap. I would suggest choosing an exchange that has high trading volume and definitely check out if it trades OMG otherwise you will have to signup at multiple exchanges, which is not bad, but…my suggestion – go with Binance, most comfortable design and it's beginner friendly.
If you don't know which cryptocurrency exchange is the best for your you can read our blog post on how to choose the best crypto exchange. It will give you the fundamental understanding of how to choose the best exchange that suits your needs the most. It also gives you criteria on which should you choose exchange. Not every exchange works for everyone. Follow our guide, follow our criteria and find the crypto exchange that suits you. We are going to use Binance Exchange and Ethereum as an example of this step by step guide.
Step 3 – Transfer your Ethereum to Binance
This part is based on the assumption that you chose Binance. Since it has the biggest volume of all exchanges, seems like a perfect exchange for this example. It would work the same way with any other exchange, just the interface will be a little different that's all. If you have picked other cryptocurrency exchange, you will still be able to use this guide. The main goal is to transfer your current digital assets – Ethereum to your new exchange so you can buy and invest in OmiseGo(OMG)
These are the Following things you will need to do:
- Create an account on Binance.
- Transfer your coins from Coinbase to Binance.
Like I mentioned before we're going to use Ethereum and Binance as an example.
When you press "Send" Coinbase will ask you for an Ethereum address. Remember you can only send Ethereum to Ethereum wallet, don't mix it up. Otherwise, you will lose all of your Ethereum.
So now you have to log into Binance Exchange and find your Ethereum Address.
After you've logged in press Funds>Deposit>Find Ethereum (Top Right corner)
So all you have to do now is to Copy that address, I suggest you use the "Copy Address" Button. (Better safe than sorry)
Go back to Coinbase, enter the address, double check if you have added the right address because if you make a mistake, there's no turning back, you will lose all of your Ethers/coins. When you have done that and you're sure it's the right address – press send.
It will take around one hour for the funds to be displayed and be available at your Binance Account.
Also, Coinbase and Binance might ask you to confirm your identity, ID or Passport and a picture of yourself holding a date, just for security measures.
I can't stress this enough – You can only send ethereum to ethereum address and you can only send bitcoin to a bitcoin address, don't mix this up, guys. So make sure everything is in order. You will only have yourselves to blame. I would suggest if it's your first try on crypto, send test amount of like $5-10. That might take the edge off. Be carefull, and double check everything, always.
Step 4 – Trade Ethereum for OmiseGo
Go to Binance Exchange (top left corner) and pick Advance (I use advance exchange since it has a better interface) Which of course is a subjective opinion. You pick whichever interface suits you the most.
Now that you're in the advance exchange pick Ethereum in the top right corner and find OMG and click on it.
When you will have done that, Binance will show you OMG's price against Ethereum, if the price suits you, then you will have to set up an order. Down in the right corner above the green "buy" button, you can set up the price, whichever suits you, if the current price is okay and you're ready to buy, enter the amount of OmiseGO(OMG) you're willing to buy. If you're willing to spend all 100%(Ethereum), then just click the "100%" button and click buy. Simple as that.
After that, your order should be filled and you should have OMG tokens in your Binance Account.
Make sure to check if the order went through.
This is how to buy OmiseGO(OMG) One of many options. If you're willing to know other ways, how to buy OMG, then leave a comment below and I will find the time to write another blog post.
If you don't like to keep your digital assets on CryptoCurrency Exchanges you can also transfer your OMG to your Ethereum Wallet. If you would be interested in learned how to transfer OMG to your Wallet, leave a comment below.
After signing up for any service I would highly recommend setting up 2FA(2-factor authentication) to any account, try to keep your account safe. Both of the platforms allow you to do so (Binance and Coinbase). I would suggest activating 2FA to all of your crypto accounts. You can never be too safe when it comes to money. Better safe than sorry.
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One of the 2 major legal methods of the fashionable Western world (the opposite is civil legislation ), it originated in the UK and is now followed in most English speaking nations Initially, frequent law was based on widespread sense as mirrored in the social customs Over the centuries, it was supplanted by statute law ( rules enacted by a legislative physique reminiscent of a Parliament) and clarified by the judgments of the upper courts (that set a precedent for all courts to comply with in comparable cases ). These precedents are recognized, affirmed, and enforced by subsequent court docket choices , thus frequently increasing the widespread legislation. I read on yahoo solutions once (Canada) there was this girl who's mom was getting her an arranged marriage and he or she stated she didn't want one and the final person to reply her stated (so you'd fairly do some stripper visitng American you need to be thankfull I am glad I haven't got all the freedoms ladies today have). Matt LeMieux is a lecturer at the University of Osnabrück, the place he teaches in both the Law School and English Department. In this manner, the common regulation develops over time in response to the instances that seem earlier than the courts. The Common Law is Superior to the Civil Law System as a result of it evolves together with society".
Our person-pleasant, progressive search facility offers quick and quick access to frequently-updated full-text archives of key UK and European case regulation and legislation. In all states besides Louisiana (which is based on the French civil code), the frequent law of England was adopted as the final legislation of the state, EXCEPT when a statute provides otherwise. The case legislation ins now set in Tami Thurlow case so the rest of Canada must follow.
The verdict actually is a declaration of the those that they may govern themselves based on their very own democratic legislation and choices. In normal, it is estimated that if two or more individuals come to an settlement (supply and acceptance); make a consideration (monetary, dedication, or terms of an exchange); are considered competent (legally and mentally); and the agreement is of a authorized nature (not against the legislation) they've entered right into a legally binding contract. It is my understanding that the SK regulation is, of course, open to interpretation, however its intent is to protect unsuspecting subsequent spouses.
The husband in this marriage had two 'significant others.' One of them was pregnant along with his youngster. In England, the old customary regulation utilized by the central courts at Westminster was too firmly entrenched to be evenly overthrown, however even right here the development of written pleadings and new, speedier remedies had a reworking impact. This is an example of a Constitution securing Rights which come from the Common Law.
There are numerous mechanisms by means of which judges can manipulate the Common Law present with a possibility to develop legislation specifically areas without ready for Parliament to enact laws. A cousin on the opposite side of my household remarried his first spouse a few years and a wedding or two later, after they both decided to be extra tolerant of little imperfections.


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The Lower Spirit Mountain River Access proposal went through a thorough vetting process. And while it was brought before the Parks Commission on Feb. 14 and was met with a split vote of 6-4 against recommending the project to the City Council, it is worth noting that the parks commissioner who lives in the project's district voted to support it.
You may be reading this and wondering what the proposal even is. The Lower Spirit Mountain River Access project proposes the construction of two launch areas for kayaks or canoes, one in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act. The launches would be connected to the Western Waterfront Trail and would include a port-a-potty and a changing area for families with young children. The project also would restore 32 acres of riverfront property that currently is infested with invasive plants, including buckthorn.
Here is a history of the plan. In 2015, the City Council approved it unanimously with other St. Louis River Corridor projects. Then, the Lower Spirit Mountain River Access proposal was much larger and a far more intense development. In 2016, the Planning Commission and the City Council approved a Riverside Small Area Plan. This small area plan identified improvements listed now in a proposed Lower Spirit Mountain Riverfront Park, which is part of the access proposal. In 2017, the Parks Commission and City Council approved a National Water Trail Mini-Master Plan, which called for development of new canoe or kayak access to the lower Spirit Mountain site within one to two years. In 2017, a still-ongoing Western Waterfront Trail planning process engaged public opinion about improvements to this site.
Through this process and through public feedback, park planners worked diligently to minimize the human footprint (two acres of the 32 acres) of the site while providing universal design access to Duluthians of all physical capabilities.
Also as a result of the public process have been multiple revisions of the Lower Spirit Mountain River Access, shrinking its impact on the site and minimizing its footprint while still providing access to the St. Louis River and Western Waterfront Trail.
On top of the public process, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has no concerns with the project, as it poses no ill effects to the environment.
As the councilors who reside in the district of this project and the parks committee chairperson, we support this project. There has been a good and thorough public process. We believe this proposal adds many benefits to our community.
Tallus Island has a calming effect on the river, making this site uniquely well-suited for beginners in canoeing and kayaking and for those with varying degrees of physical capabilities.
The project also would create another access point to the St. Louis River. More access to the river has been identified in various comprehensive and small-area plans as a top desire for the development of the St. Louis River Corridor. We support the plan as it is, and we believe it will be a benefit to all Duluthians.
Jay Fosle represents District 5 in western Duluth, Em Westerlund represents District 3 in central Duluth, and Noah Hobbs is an At Large member of the Duluth City Council.


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It never ceases to amaze me how really little I know about US history despite having had a remarkable course in high school and reading throughout my adult years. The Good Lord Bird is an almost comedic look at a snapshot of the life of John Brown, abolitionist. It is also amazing that I went to college in a town that play a prominent role in his life and the staging of his raid on Harper's Ferry and I never really understood the importance of Chambersburg. I can't tell you how many times I walked past the historical marker there. If only as youth we would have paid attention to our surroundings.
McBride's novel opens in Kansas where John Brown becomes involved in a skirmish near Pottawatomie Creek, Kansas in 1857. He kidnaps the narrator of the novel, a black youth, Henry, whom Brown mistakes for a girl and thus becomes Henrietta. Brown nicknames him as Onion and the two are off on what is sometimes a rollicking adventure. With some of his sons, Brown's gang travels east as he develops his plan for eliminating slavery in the country. Along the way they find an ivory-billed woodpecker that is known as the "Good Lord Bird." One of its feathers is sure to bring you a peace that will last your entire life.
The reader sees Brown as a deeply religious man who firmly believes that with the African-American help, there may be a chance to eradicate slavery in this country. Brown is also comedic and with some of his observations will have the reader chuckle or laugh right out loud. One of the most humorous scenes is when Onion begins to have a bit of pining for a woman when s/he is staying at a whore house. Brown wants to make sure that s/he is still pure and has not "commingled" without benefit of marriage.
There are other noteworthy figures who play a prominent roll in The Good Lord Bird. Frederick Douglass is introduced in Rochester, NY when Brown goes to live with him for a couple of months. McBride does not treat Douglass reverently, but rather portrays him as an alcoholic and womanizer. These character flaws were hinted at in Transatlantic, but not nearly as blatant as in McBride's book. Onion meets Harriet Tubman, who would love to have been more involved in Brown's plot, except for being so ill. In a poignant scene she gives Onion her scarf.
For me the most interesting parts of the book came as the actual raid on Harper's Ferry was being staged. The accumulation of weapons and the working of the details were fascinating and now spur me a trip to the actual place. Although John Brown, his men, and his cause have had treatment in many fiction and nonfiction books, this one was a most memorable one for me. It had history, wonderful writing, and a human interest side. Onion is definitely a character for the ages.
It was also a privilege to hear James McBride speak on his book, its writing and his view of our world today.
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Before I start, I don't think I can get two sentences in to this subject without mentioning massive spoilers for Avengers: Endgame, so if you don't want them read this after you've watched the film. I also assume you've seen Avengers: Infinity War, so you may as well watch that too. Heck just go watch all 22 movies. I'll wait. Continue reading
The Political Chaplain
I have a game at home called "We Didn't Playtest This At All". It's a really fun game (to some at least) based on unique cards that people play during the game that change the rules of the game as it's played. For example, one card simply says "You Win" and when you play that card, you win (but only if you're a girl in one case). Unless someone has the card that allows them to make someone lose whenever that person just won (but they also lose). My favorite card though is called "Politics". When you play that card you are told to say "everything is ruined!", then all players turn in all their cards and pick new ones. Because, as we know, politics ruins everything. Continue reading
Sidebar: Everyday Evil and the Visions of 616 Hickory Branch Lane
"…mental illness in general is the price we have to pay for being human…" Anton Boisen, Religion in Crisis and Custom
"Am I normal?" Vin, The Vision
I'm a comics guy, but not a huge comics guy. When I first read that Marvel was creating a limited series focusing solely on one of their more B-list heroes, the
android synthezoid Avenger known as the Vision, I was puzzled. When it was regarded as one of 2016's best, I still didn't pay it much attention. After finally reading it through, I can attest to how wrong I was. Continue reading
What Exactly is Biblical Literacy?
OK quick – what are the first three books of the Bible? Was Paul one of the twelve disciples? Did Abraham lead the Israelites out of Egypt?
If you can't answer these questions (though I really hope you can) you shouldn't be surprised. Research has shown that most Americans know very little about the Bible – presumably much less than what was known a generation ago.
"…A Famine in the Land"
Pastors, authors and pundits are saying that we are in a famine in terms of our biblical literacy. This famine is not due to lack of access though. According to the Barna Group, "Nearly nine out of 10 adults and teens report owning a Bible, a proportion that has held steady over six years." The problem comes in that according to the same research only about 35% of those responding read the Bible once a week or more, and over 40% read it less than once a year if at all (not counting reading in church). Because the Bible isn't read routinely by many in our society, we've lost that knowledge of it that was once considered a given. Continue reading
PBS to air documentary on Chaplaincy in America
PBS is airing "Chaplains" later this year in order to show the benefit and impact of this occasionally misunderstood and often unknown profession. The film, by emmy-award winning filmmaker Martin Doblmeier will feature Chaplains working in a variety of settings, from prisons to hospitals to production floors. Continue reading
The Chaplain and Mental Illness: When religion makes healing "sinful"
The issue of how Christians deal with mental illness has been on my mind as of late. One reason is that I've been going through my own therapy for anxiety and depression, which rears its head from time to time in my life. Second is that I came across a LinkedIn discussion in a pastor's network group that had some pretty ugly things to say about mental illness and psychotherapy.
Writer and musician Shaun Groves recently posted his own reflections on depression and faith on his blog, and while I can't repost the whole article, I would certainly recommend it to you (here's the link). He had written about his father-in-law's death as a result of suicide and while many offered their sincere condolences some of the responses were a bit shocking. One wrote, "Did he not believe the words from scripture he read to his church?". Another wrote, "The Bible tells us not to worry, not to fear, be afraid, etc. 366 times, one for every day of the year including leap year! What can stinkin thinkin do, but make a person sick?". Continue reading
Peter Rollins on Seminary Dropout
I just wanted to give a shoutout to one of my favorite podcasts, Seminary Dropout. The host, Shane Blackshear, interviews some real movers and shakers in the Christian literary and cultural worlds, as well as people you probably never heard of. I've been listening for years, and Shane is one of the best interviewers I've heard.
He recently interviewed author Peter Rollins and I thought it was so good I wanted to highlight and link to it. You can go to the show's episode page here, subscribe in iTunes or your podgrabber of choice, or click the link below to listen right away. You can even enter contests for books here and there. And he's not famous, so he will actually interact with you if you hit him up on Twitter!
Snowpiercer, Ferguson and the Incarnation
(this is a departure from my usual ramblings – and a bit longer – so bear with me)
Be a Shoe
I saw the movie Snowpiercer a few weeks ago after hearing a bit of buzz about it and reading both graphic novels (it's on Netflix now by the way). I found it a very thought-provoking movie on many levels. Many reviewers hit on the environmental themes in it, while you can also see themes about meaninglessness vs. purpose in there as well (the stolen children who maintain the engine's inner workings, thus keeping everyone alive). It's definitely a movie that offers many layers and provokes a lot of thought. A prevailing theme easily apparent throughout is that of class exploitation as well as the limits of revolution. It's a very dark film, filled with the kind of violence fueled by despair of those in "the tail". Unfortunately it bears a very strong resemblance to our own world. Continue reading
(Reblog): "Ragamuffin" reviewed on Seminary Dropout
I wanted to post this review of the new movie Ragamuffin by Shane Blackshear on Seminary Dropout. It's not a movie you're going to hear much about, but it sounds like it's well worth your time, even though it's not perfect. Seminary Dropout is a great site with interesting articles and the podcast has some of the best interviews I've heard. Shane's introduced me to a lot of interesting stuff and people. Read on after the jump.
Why the Secularization of America May Be Good Thing for Christians
Here's a story from my life. I grew up in a great Christian home and had the fortune of being in a very active youth group in high school. I was involved in local and short-term missions, was helping lead weekly discipleship, and had some tremendous "mountaintop" experiences while camping. Then I went to college. My faith stagnated, my spiritual life suffered, my relationships turned toxic. By the end of my fourth year I was a mess of anxiety and depression, and had pretty much given up on God and my faith. All because I went to a secular state school, right? Nope – a good, well-respected, conservative Christian college. Continue reading


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A famous writer wrote how had just finished a new book about achieving success and was sitting quietly before his typewriter. He was alone in his study yet heard a voice. The writer, Napoleon Hill, described what happened next:
I whispered: "Who are you?" In a softened voice, which sounded like the chimes of great music, the unseen speaker replied: "I come from the Great School of the Masters. I am one of the Council of Thirty-Three who serve the Great School and its initiates on the physical plane."
The Great School of the Masters! That is the school of wisdom which has persisted secretly in the Himalayas for ten thousand years. Sometimes known as the Venerable Brotherhood of Ancient India, it is the great central reservoir of religious, philosophical, moral, physical, spiritual and psychical knowledge.
"These Masters," says J. E. Richardson in The Great Message, "are the Great Teachers who, through all human history, have not only declared their personal knowledge of another life, but have made the personal demonstration of their knowledge in such manner as to leave no possible doubt in the minds of their disciples, or students, as to the fact of that personal knowledge." (Napoleon Hill, Grow Rich! With Peace of Mind, 159)
And so I heard of the Great School of the Masters (GSM) for the first time. Grow Rich! is something of a compilation of the most effective lessons from Hill's masterpiece, Think and Grow Rich. However, his mention of the GSM was something new.
Well, I was hooked. Based solely on a hunch I cannot explain, I became determined to find out more about these Masters and their message for mankind. My only lead was this J. E. Richardson fellow and his book, The Great Message.
This was sometime in 1993. I made multiple trips to the library (perhaps several libraries), yet could not find a single reference to Richardson or his book. Remember, this was pre-Internet and card files were in vogue, along with published bibliographies, both of which I spent much of my time searching.
In early 1994, after months of making zero progress in my search, I took a week's vacation from my job for the sole purpose of finding a copy of The Great Message. I would do nothing else but search for Richardson and his Great Message.
The Howard County Library was named the best library in the nation in 2013. They were just as good back in 1994, although I don't know if they were so recognized. A wonderful reference librarian, after telling her of my thus far futile search, took an interest in my case.
She went into a back room for a few minutes where she consulted a data base of out of print books. She returned with a dot matrix printout. I had begun to suspect that Hill may have made up the bit about Richardson, but the printout showed that he had written several books, one of which was The Great Message.
The printout showed that another of Richardson's books, The Reality of Matter, was held in a nearby college with a collection of rare, esoteric books. It was the only Richardson book within an hour's drive. This, as I remember it, was on a Friday and I had to hurry if I wanted to have enough time to read it before the collection was closed for the weekend.
After driving to the college and learning the rules from a curator (clean hands, no writing instruments allowed near the book, briefcase on the floor), I was handed their copy of The Reality of Matter. I had about an hour to read before they closed.
Richardson confirmed there was a Brotherhood of India (aka, GSM), although Hill called it the Venerable Brotherhood of Ancient India. Close enough. (Actually, Richardson was not the listed author, rather it was someone identified only as TK. Because the bibliography listed Richardson as the author, I assumed that TK was a pseudonym. And this, I soon learned, was the case.)
I was greatly impressed by The Reality of Matter, in which Richardson refutes the contention that matter (our reality) is but an illusion. He used logic, hard-ball logic, in proving his case. From the library printout of Richardson's work, there appeared to be a Great School of Natural Science (GSNS) which operated under the aegis of the GSM, a school which taught the message of the Masters. And I was to learn that it once operated out of California.
I had no real expectation of actually locating the GSNS. If it had still existed, it would be over 100 years old; an unlikely happenstance for a school of esoteric studies. So, when I called long distance information for the telephone number of the GSNS, it was a genuine shot in the dark.
At first, if I am remembering correctly, the operator couldn't find anything; then she said she would check again. It was long minutes before she came back on the phone and said, "Yes, here it is," and gave me the number.
When I called the number, a wonderful (and colorful) gentleman by the name of John Hall answered and we talked for some time. Over the next month or so, I read the Harmonic Series and quickly applied for studentship. As with the Reality of Matter, I found the entire course work to be based, not on dreamy platitudes, but on reason and common sense.
I am not the only student who found the GSNS through Hill's work. Eight or so of us students, including six graduates, have come to the School via Mr. Hill, specifically through Grow Rich!
Perhaps this is because both the teachings of the GSNS and Hill's writings are based on self-improvement. Both teach success and happiness, neither of which is inexorably linked to wealth or personal gain — although such things are not ruled out, either. Sometimes the only benefit is Soul Growth, which is entirely enough as it would fall under the heading of personal gain.


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Tightening those cheeks, ditching the butts and mending that hole in the pocket are just standard goals people set for New Year's resolutions. This year, however, students are going for something a little more rewarding.
Brittany Moses is giving up dairy products to stay healthy, but that is not her top priority.
She is doing it to save her voice.
Moses majored in music business and songwriting at Middle Tennessee State University and is now at Missouri Western for grad school. Currently she is an active artist and is in the TESOL program.
Moses says some professional singers don't consume dairy, and she claims her dad told her milk is bad for her singing; that's when she decided 2012 was the time to quit it.
"The reason it is so bad for your voice is because milk creates mucous, as gross as that sounds," Moses said. "The more phlegm and mucous you have in your throat, (the more it) creates a blockage and prevents getting out the notes."
So just stop consuming dairy products, it's as simple as that, right? Not necessarily.
"My biggest obstacle right now is working in a restaurant that most of the entrees have cream or cheese strongly influenced in their menu items…which is hard to resist," Moses said.
"Another challenge is going out to eat making sure the entree or meal doesn't have creams or cheeses. Also, some coffee shops don't have soy or other dairy alternatives. So that stinks!"
Yet Moses has some methods for overcoming her desire to eat dairy products.
"I am actively trying to research some new recipes that have alternate methods of cooking and not using creams and cheese because every recipe has it in it," Moses said. "I also just try to just tell myself I am lactose intolerant, which I feel like I kind of am at times."
Moses has also been substituting almond milk for regular milk (which she says tastes better anyway) and margarine for butter.
While Moses is taking the healthy route, another student plans on taking a different route — road routes that is.
Senior Kayla Roumas wants to work on her spontaneity and, as Willie Nelson puts it, "get on the road again."
Roumas has really only taken one real road trip within the past two years, so she's itching to drive out of the state to someplace like San Diego, Calif.
However, what she will have to work on for 2012 is allowing herself to do it.
"The hardest part will probably be letting go of my habit to meticulously plan everything and making more time," Roumas said.
Making more time goes under the heading of school, considering she still has two semesters left.
"I'm not graduating until December, so hopefully I'll squeeze a few in," Roumas said.
Another student who is looking to travel abroad and be well-known is aspiring comedian Jeff Jones.
"My official New Year's resolution would be to make moves," Jones said. "I want the world, and I can't get it sitting still."
In order to have "the world" (not to be confused with Pinky and the Brain's "taking over the world"), however, he and his friend and colleague Nick Ford are trying "start a revolution" by launching their new clothing line.
"The clothing line is a shout out to real people who do real things," Jones said.
Jones plans on having shirts with different slogans, their main one standing for "real people doing real things" or "RNDRT" (the "n" is another word Jones uses for people, which you can probably figure out). The point of it is to encourage people to be true to themselves, real to their character.
Jones said Hanna Greenwell, who is an art major at Western, is already coming up with designs, and another friend who will be the accountant and has some valuable connections to help Jones and Ford's project.
With already having an RNDRT fan base and impending advertising, Jones is hoping the clothing line will boost his standup comedy presence — and it all started with making a move.
"Frankly, it's already going to be huge; we already have people bugging us about shirts, and I've also seen RDNRT on statuses."


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Faster than Justin Timberlake can expose Janet Jackson's breast, the entire world is alive with mock outrage over the Miley Cyrus performance at this week's MTV Video Music Awards. Parents locked their kids in their rooms. Teachers planned special discussion groups to help students to cope with the trauma. And Disney is all but placing a warning sticker on every single copy of Hannah Montana merchandise in existence. All because Miley Cyrus dared to act...sexy?
But that's just it: Miley Cyrus wasn't sexy. She wasn't sultry. She wasn't shocking, nor was she scandalous. Miley Cyrus was, simply put, trying too hard. She so wanted to shock us and to show us what a big, sexualized rock star she's become. Instead, she just looked like someone who really, really wanted our attention, just not in the way we're giving it. She wanted to show us she's all grown up, but instead looked like she brought a bottle of schnapps to a pillow fight.
You can't really blame her. The 20-year-old singer has been living in the shadow of her Disney character for so long, she's been beating herself senseless trying to be seen as anything other than bubblegum princess. Anyone who has been paying attention for the past few years has seen this coming for a long time. It seems pretty obvious that, for a teeny-bopper desperate to shed her skin and re-invent herself as an adult, the VMAs would be the perfect place.
Scandals always happen at the Video Music Awards. The fact that we play along at all is amazing at this point, considering we've seen it so many times in the past. Kanye West was a jackass who interrupted Taylor Swift. Madonna pulled the equivalent of drunken spring breaker when she locked lips with Britney Spears. And, not for nothing, but Madonna was also the first VMA shock artist when she ungracefully rolled around on stage in a wedding gown singing "Like a Virgin." At this point, outrageous displays of idiocy, narcissism and vulgarity are more common at the ceremony than actual music videos. Oh, yeah...remember when MTV had those? They should have an award ceremony for them or something.
Now, in yet another attempt to pretend the VMAs are at all relevant any more, we have the faux outrage over Miley Cyrus. She stumbled around awkwardly, wearing more clothes than the average Hooters Girl, and rubbed up against Alan Thicke's son. Frankly, I was more shocked when Christina Aguilera didn't come out onstage and join them. After all, weren't we just as gossipy back when she pulled this same stunt over a decade ago?
At least Aguilera was sexy that night, all those years ago. And at least she appeared to know what actual sex is. Cyrus, unfortunately, looked more like the girl you knew in high school who constantly bragged about all the sex she was having yet was secretly a virgin. Tongue wagging? Crotch touching and butt-grinding? Her moves weren't sexy as much as the attempts of someone who has no idea what sexy is trying desperately to make us believe she does. It was kind of like asking an Amish guy to explain digital porn.
Yet all over the Internet and in the media, people are still acting as if what Cyrus did was remotely as scandalous as what we actually witnessed. All we really saw was the equivalent of someone getting drunk at the office holiday party and jumping onstage with a karaoke mic. The kind of thing we'd snicker at and pat her on the back for the next morning. All while reassuring her the hangover will eventually go away. But instead we're tweeting desperately about it as if it was just revealed she's been cast to play Catwoman in the Man of Steel sequel.
Instead of being shocked at Miley Cyrus and her shenanigans, be shocked by the fact that MTV apparently still has music videos and apparently still gives them awards. Be shocked that the statuette is still that Moon Man that Miley Cyrus is far too young to remember. And be shocked that people tune in to cheer for awards to videos they'll never see...unless Robin Thicke is in it with a bunch of naked women.
Oh, and for the record, the best video of all time is still Thriller.


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Best BBQ in Kansas City
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Certain regions in America might lay claim to certain types of barbecue (like Texas with brisket), but locals in Kansas City are equal opportunists when it comes to smoking meat. Below, three barbecue spots you can't miss.
Joe's Kansas City
Housed in a still-operating gas station, Joe's Kansas City remains a local favorite – evidenced by the perpetual lines.) All of the meat, from the pulled pork to the brisket, is smoked with Missouri White Oak. But you'll discover some less traditional menu items, too, like the infamous Z-Man sandwich: a belly-busting original creation of sliced brisket, provolone, onion rings and barbecue sauce piled high on a kaiser roll.
Arthur Bryant's
Not much has changed at this downtown institution since the founder passed away in 1982. Here, the focus is on ribs, brisket, and burnt ends – all of which are humbly presented with slices of white sandwich bread and hand-cut fries. The world-famous sauce was created by Bryant in the 1930's and today, the recipe remains a secret. All that's for sure is the vinegar base and unique spice blend – so the flavor is more tangy than sweet.
Gates BBQ
Sure, this spot turns out mouthwatering barbecue, but the real legacy is the sauce. Today, the lineup includes the original recipe, in addition to other varieties that cater to every heat level and palate: mild, sweet and mild, and extra-hot. The sides (especially the beans, slaw, and potato salad) are no slouch either, and you'll want to finish your meal on a sweet note with a slice of the sweet potato yammer pie.


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Have you known about smart home, smart home or smart home is a home design that uses smart system technology in it, especially to minimize electricity usage? By only using gadgets, the owner of the house can arrange at will the management of lights or check electricity usage remotely. With the IoT (Internet of Things) technology smart home capabilities are increasing, but before the rapid technological advancements such as today, the smart home has a long story, which was originally just a concept but in the end, smart home applications and systems become real products which are now we can enjoy.
The history of the starting point of the smart home originated from the discovery of remote control by Nicole Tesla in 1898. In the span of 1901 to 1920 even though there was no intelligent device yet, around that year a device known as the right vacuum cleaner was found in 1907. Over the past two decades, many electrical appliances were found for other households such as washing machines, irons, toasters, and many others.
From 1966 to 1967 ECHO IV and kitchen computers were born, although these products were never sold commercially, ECHO IV was the first intelligent device, this smart device could be used to control the temperature of your home and turn on and turn off equipment. A year later the kitchen computer but this product in the end also did not sell. After the invention of the microprocessor in the early 1970s, the earliest model of the smart home developed in 1975 in the United States (US) was made with the concept of using radio waves to deliver data.
In the early 90s, precisely in 1991, Gerontechnology, which combines gerontology and technology, made the life of the elderly more easily developed in the Netherlands, a lot of new research and technology in the field. Around 1998 to the early 2000s, the prestige of smart home homes began to increase, this triggered the emergence of different technologies from smart home began to emerge.


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Performance records of Benfica football club
by MairaS on April 13, 2011
in Football Clubs
Benfica football club is not only one of the most successful clubs ever that has come out of Portugal, but they have won a number of accolades in Europe which make them somewhat legendary within the world of club football. Benfica football club is one of the most popular football clubs from Portuguese football league.
They have won a record number of Portuguese national league titles with a total of 32 trophies to date. To their credit, Benfica FC have 24 'cup of Portugal' titles as well along with 2 league cups both of which are a national record as well. The Portuguese Super Cup is another favorite hunting ground for this legendary club as they have bagged 4 titles and have been the runners up on 11 different occasions.
Benfica football club have a supreme record in Europe as well and one is amazed with the consistency with which they have performed although their league has seldom drawn in a lot of money. They have won the UEFA Champions league which was formerly known as the UEFA Cup twice and have been runners up five times. The club were runners up in the UEFA Cup once as well along with a few victories in the other lesser known European and international titles.


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The madness is finally over; or, as GM said, "it's just time for it to end." New ads will run this weekend
officially notifying the public of the employee pricing program's demise and advertising the new 2006 models, possibly
along with a new "value pricing" plans.
Lauded by some and criticized by others, the employee pricing plan resulted in a 47 percent rise in sales in June for the automaker, along with a significant boost in market share. Additionally, the easy-to-understand program earned GM some props in the area of public opinion.
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Emotion begins with a simple experience. As time goes on, our sensations grow and progress. It's only fitting that the shapes around us follow suit. INFINITI continues to break through convention, pushing the limits of sedan styling with the new 2018 Q50.BUILD
INFINITI's expressive illumination is centered around two multi-mode jeweled headlamps, accented by LED daytime running lights.
The artful, crescent-shaped design arcs rearward, evoking motion while creating a feeling of space and providing greater visibility to rear passengers.
As though chiseled from athleticism, its fenders flare with muscular tension. Broad-shouldered, poised, with a low, wide-swept stance.
The power of design is in its ability to transcend boundaries and create feeling. From eye-inspired headlights to a prominent grille and sport-styling, Q50 is a pure expression of INFINITI's stirring design concept.
A breakthrough in luxury design, this elegantly crafted vehicle carries a purpose-built statement. Low enough to stick to the ground. Wide enough to command attention.
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Genuine maple wood trim accents Q50's elegant interior with warm, premium style.
When sports vehicle design is measured by the rules it breaks, instead of the ones it follows — by the conventions it defies, instead of those it embraces — it becomes free to adapt form and function to new purposes.
The sculpted front fascia was designed to be both aerodynamic and aggressive. Dark metallic paint on the front fascia is mirrored by dark metallic paint on the rear fascia, to seamlessly and subtly bring the entire exterior together.
The Q50 RED SPORT 400 makes its intentions known with 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels and high-performance brakes. The message is clear: the RED SPORT 400 was built to perform.
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The semi-aniline leather-appointed seating, available with Q50 RED SPORT 400, features a unique quilted pattern and Red contrast stitching that adds another level of distinction. The Leather-wrapped steering wheel with exclusive RED SPORT 400 dark metallic, dynamic tactile steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, dark chrome interior accents, black headliner and pillars, strikes an exquisite balance between beauty and functionality.


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What is Personalized Medicine?
Personalized Medicine is a customized approach to cancer care in which treatment is customized for each patient. No two patients are the same. The TriHealth Cancer Institute is expanding accessibility of personalized medicine to our patients by applying the latest in genetic technology to therapy.
The TriHealth Cancer Institute Approach and Resources
TriHealth Cancer Institute has demonstrated experience in Precision Medicine and is nationally recognized as a leader within the Precision Medicine Alliance. Our precision medicine team includes: Oncology, Genetic Counseling, Pharmacy, Pathology, Nursing with strong administrative support and positive outcomes. The team evaluates new genetic tests, facilitates utilization, and provides education for TriHealth clinicians. The most recent achievement is a Molecular Tumor Board at which patient's medical, family, genetic and treatment history is discussed by the team to address complex cases and make insightful recommendations.
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- Precision Medicine in cancer treatments…using a personalized genetic fingerprint in tumor to choose the best treatment for each unique cancer. TCI patients already have access to cutting-edge genetic testing in tumors and our medical oncologists use the information to identify optimal treatment or eligibility for a clinical trial. An example: patients with BRCA1/2 mutations in tumor or blood are candidates for a class of chemotherapy called PARP inhibitors.
- Pharmacogenetics: Looking at how genetic markers affect a patient's response to drugs. This helps clinicians choose the right drug the first time and avoid a dangerous drug response. This goes beyond choosing chemotherapy. Pharmacogenetic results can identify patients who should not use morphine or a specific blood thinner. These results can also predict how a patient might respond to ant-depressant medication and which drug would be the optimal choice.
- Expansion of the TriHealth Good Samaritan Genetics Program: Historically we've offered Genetic services in the Prenatal and Cancer areas. With the explosion of clinical genetics, we will be able to expand services to other areas such as Cardiology, Pharmacogenetics or Women's Health with widespread benefit to patients.
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The personalized medicine program allows a wider range of TriHealth physicians to use the power of genetic information in routine medical care. Support gives our clinicians improved ability to predict which treatments will work best for specific patients and which could be ineffective. This saves valuable health care dollars and allows patients to start with the best therapy sooner.


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Mold is a hazardous material that grows in areas with a high concentration of moisture. Maybe you spilled some water in the backseat a few days ago and you though it would dry on its own. But if there's not a lot of air coming through your car, that water can sit for days and eventually it will turn into mold. Cars have small interiors and those mold spores can get into your lungs and cause all kinds of allergies and respiratory issues. If you suspect or see mold in your car, follow these steps:
Remove All Moisture
If you suspect you smell mold or you spilled something in your car, leave it out of the garage with the windows and doors open to dry out the moisture as fast as possible. There usually isn't a lot of air flow in garages, so it's best to get your car outside. You can also try driving around the highway with the windows down to get some fresh air moving around. You can also dab away the moisture with a dry cloth if its' too cold outside to have the windows down.
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Mold can be a tricky substance to treat and clean. If you're not careful, it can get into your eyes or mouth if you try cleaning it up yourself. That's why it's best to come to a professional auto detailing company like R&J's Auto Body Shop in Denver. We have the experience and equipment to safely remove the mold in your car. If you see or smell mold, you should book an appointment right away to make sure that you're not exposing yourself to toxic mold.
Dealing with mold in your car requires vigilance. You should be careful when consuming beverages behind the wheel. If you run into a problem, contact the professionals at R&J's Auto Body Shop for car detailing services in Bel Mar, CO.


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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday suspended a letter of intent (LOI) issued to a Norwegian power company (Rain Power) by the Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) for the construction of a Rs7.35 billion hydropower project.
The proposed Golen Gol power project is located in Chitral and is expected to add 106MW electricity to the national grid.
The IHC division bench, comprising Justice Riaz Ahmed Khan and Justice Noorul Haq N. Qureshi, on Wednesday issued the order against the awarding of the contract for the project after hearing preliminary arguments of a petition.
The petition was filed by Mohammad Shafiq Swati, the president of Centre for Empowering Society (CES).
Hashmat Habib, the petitioner's counsel, adopted before the court that the federal government had invited tenders for the Golen Gol project on June 30, 2011.
He said the consultant appointed by Wapda had evaluated the tenders and found that all bidders had deviated from the original terms of the tender.
Therefore, a Wapda committee was constituted to review the consultant's evaluation report.
The counsel said Wapda authorities on April 12, 2013 terminated the bidding after the media highlighted alleged irregularities in the process adopted for awarding the contract.
The authority then called for fresh bids and the parties obliged.
However, according to Mr Habib, the parties were kept waiting for months as Wapda did not announce the name of the successful bidder.
Meanwhile, the counsel said Wapda, without announcing the name of the successful bidder, issued the LOI to Rain Power on October 16.
He maintained that Wapda had suddenly scrapped the new bids for the project and had issued the LOI to the Norwegian firm.
The petition against the issuance of the LOI was then filed in the IHC on October 26.
Two days later, on October 28, Wapda published an advertisement stating that the successful bidder would be announced on November 11, the counsel said.
According to the petition, Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) and National Accountability Bureau (NAB) had also pointed out violations of the procurement rules in the tender process.
The petition contended that if the contract was awarded in violation of the procurement rules, it would set a bad precedent.
The petitioner therefore requested the court to declare the LOI illegal.


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How many extra counter hits will I get if I mention that I'll be appearing here nude soon? How many if I announce that your skinny high school French teacher will be appearing nude next week? How many if I just work the word "nude" into my post as many times as possible today? Can you say "lazy lout", boys and girls?
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
To Nude Or Not To Nude?
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I think "nude" may be a little tame for today's boys and girls, Ron, and for me in fact.ReplyDelete
I'd visit to see you in drag though - how about that?
What would you do for it? And what would you do to me?ReplyDelete
nude or drag... we're talking entertainmentReplyDelete
A LOT of damn stupid things pass for entertainment around here when I've simply got writer's block. I've had it so long this time that I barely remember why it's called that!ReplyDelete
Well now - what would it take to lift that block?ReplyDelete
If the Berlin Wall fell - anything's possible :-)
None of the current laxatives work, that's all I know. But all this worry presumes there is something lacking here or that the world is missing out on something. I'm just another Bump on the highway of history, like so many other nameless bumps. Doing nothing, of course, is no solution. Neither is doing something negative to get famous--ask Arthur Bremmer or Mark David Chapman. As much as I loved John Lennon, I often can't even remember Chapman's name--I had to look it up on Google to remember. Take note, all you future assassins!ReplyDelete
My high school French teacher's nickname was Rita Rotten Crotch. I'd rather not see her naked.ReplyDelete
The more key words the better: nude, naked, bare ass, balls and all. That oughta help.
Debbie: actually, i did all that once, but decided I was getting the wrong class of clientele. Some of the Google searches were for things worse than sex or nude or naked butts, it was for children's butt's and other bla bla crazy shit. If they were really crazy, I would think that they'd cut off their own winky-dinks (dicks, dammit) instead of putting out all this troublesome crap. It took a long time to stop getting hits for "family sex". I hope I don't start it again by saying it in a comment. You never know...ReplyDelete


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Senior Living in 10465 (Bronx, NY)
Surrounding zip codes: 10461, 10473, 10462, 10472, 11357, 11356, 10469, 10464, 10460, 10475
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
SeniorScore™ Overview
- 10465 has a SeniorScore® of 67, which is the 6th highest of any zip code in Bronx, NY.
- 10465 scores higher than the Bronx, NY average of 65.
- 10465 scores lower than the New York average of 71.
- 10465 scores lower than the national average of 72.
Health & Safety
- There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within close range.
- There are 5 hospitals nearby, including Calvary Hospital, New York Westchester Square Medical Center, and Bronx Children\'s Psych Center.
- There are 55 senior living facilities in the area, including Throgs Neck Extended Care Facility, Fort Schuyler House, and Providence Rest.
- There are 9 home healthcare providers operating in the area.
- There are 7 fire stations in close proximity.
- The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 115 pharmacies within short driving distance.
Recreation & Leisure
- The area has an average percent of seniors (27% of the total population).
- There are 84 golf courses nearby, including Pelham Bay Course at Pelham Split Rock Golf Club, Clearview Golf Course, and Mosholu Golf Course & Driving Range.
- There is 1 park nearby (Ferry Point Park)..
- There are 23 churches nearby, including Crossway Christian Ctr, St Benedict\'s Church, and St Frances De Chantal Church.
- The area has a low number of malls and/or shopping centers.
- The area has a high number of grocery stores and/or markets.
- The area has a low number of movie theatres.
- The area has a high number of health clubs / fitness studios.
- The property taxes average 3.87% of total income, which is high compared to the national median.
- The property taxes average 0.69% of total property value, which is low compared to the national median.
- The sales tax rate is 6.50%, which is low compared to the national median.
- New York has a high average state income tax rate of 4.81%.
- The area has an average household income of $77,952, which is in the top 20% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a median household income of $66,216, which is in the top 19% of all incomes in the US.
- The area has a per capita income of $30,368, which is in the top 22% of all per capita incomes in the US.
- Assisted living costs average $39,300 per year, which are medium compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $153,300 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $27,300 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $46,332 annually, which are medium compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 7.91%, which is medium compared to national statistics.
- The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
General Quality of Life
- This area receives average levels of rainfall each year.
- This area has average mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
- This area has very poor air quality.
- This area has average water quality.
- 10465 has a very dense population density of 12,333.5 people per square mile.
- Residents have a very long daily commute time.
- The area has a very high public transportation ridership.
- The area has a low public school quality ranking.
- The area has an average public school safety ranking.
- This area has a low education attainment of 82.94%.


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An introduction to Pixi Beauty
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Siouxsie and The Banshees
Dazzle 12''
Post Punk New Wave Gothic Rock
A Dazzle (7 Mins Plus Glamour Mix) 7:06
B1 I Promise 4:39
B2 Throw Them To The Lions 4:52
Siouxsie and The Banshees
The Passenger 12''
Post Punk New Wave Gothic Rock
The Passenger (Llllloco-Motion Mix) 8:00
She's Cuckoo 4:15
Something Blue 3:54
Siouxsie and The Banshees
Wheel's On Fire 12''
Post Punk New Wave Gothic Rock
A This Wheel's On Fire (Incendiary Mix)
B1 Shooting Sun
B2 Sleepwalking (On The High Wire)
Siouxsie and the Banshees were a British rock band formed in 1976 by vocalist Siouxsie Sioux and bassist Steven Severin. Initially associated with the English punk rock scene, the band rapidly evolved to create "a form of post-punk discord full of daring rhythmic and sonic experimentation". The Times cited Siouxsie and the Banshees as "one of the most audacious and uncompromising musical adventurers of the post-punk era."
The group also became inspirational in the creation and development of gothic rock and their music also combined elements of pop and avant-garde.
Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin met at a Roxy Music concert in September 1975, at a time when Glam Rock had faded and there was nothing new coming through with which they could identify. From February 1976, Sioux, Severin and some friends began to follow an unsigned band, the Sex Pistols. Journalist Caroline Coon dubbed them the "Bromley Contingent", as most of them came from the Bromley region of Kent, a label Severin came to despise. "There was no such thing, it was just a bunch of people drawn together by the way they felt and they looked." They were all inspired by the Sex Pistols – from watching them, they realized that anyone could do it. When they learned that one of the bands scheduled to play the 100 Club Punk Festival, organized by Sex Pistols manager Malcolm McLaren, pulled out from the bill at the last minute, Sioux suggested that she and Severin play, even though they had no band name or additional members. Two days later, the pair appeared at the festival held in London on 20th September 1976. With two borrowed musicians at their side, Marco Pirroni on guitars and John Simon Ritchie later known as Sid Vicious on drums, their set consisted of a 20-minute improvisation based on "The Lord's Prayer".
While the band intended to split up after the gig, they were asked to play again. Two months later, Sioux and Severin recruited drummer Kenny Morris and guitarist Pete Fenton. After playing several gigs in early 1977, the band realized that Fenton did not fit in because he was "a real rock guitarist." John McKay finally took his seat in July.
The Banshees disbanded in 1996, with Siouxsie and drummer Budgie continuing to record music as The Creatures, a second band they had formed in the early 1980s. In 2004, Siouxsie began a solo career.
Siouxsie Sioux
Steven Severin
Past members
Sid Vicious
Marco Pirroni
Kenny Morris
Peter Fenton
John McKay
John McGeoch
Robert Smith
John Valentine Carruthers
Martin McCarrick
Jon Klein
Knox Chandler