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Are you always at a loss while planning your finances?
Are you aware of the investment options available in the market? How best can you plan your finances?
What are the crieria for evaluating an investment option? Are mutual funds profitable investment options? When and how should one buy mutual funds?
In an hour-long chat on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable tips. Here is the transcript:
Sailesh says, Goodafternoon everyone, lets start the chat session
KAYK asked, Mr Multani: Good afternoon. How do you rate the below assignment for the next 5 years (untouched)? DSP BR Top 100 (30%), HDFC Top 200 (30%), Sundaram Select Focus Large Cap (20%), Reliance RSF Growth (20%)? Please comment
Sailesh answers, at 2009-09-02 12:58:39hi, all these funds are top of the line. You should continue holding the same
rahul asked, is this the right time to invest in ELSS mutual funds ?
Sailesh answers, hi, yes it is a good time to invest in ELSS. Stock markets are likely to do well over the next 2-3 years. ELSS funds are diversified equity funds and will benefit from the same
Panchal asked, Recently i had done my financial calculations done. He said I need 2.0 Cr. as fund value post retirement inorder to live the life style as per current status and advised me to invest in MIP for mutual funds. would it be wise to invest ? Also i was suggested to opt for term insurance inorder to secure my family in case of any exigencies ? Please advice
Sailesh answers, hi, the choice of investment in MIPs will depend upon your risk appetite and time to retirement. IF your retirement is 3-4 years then investing in MIPs makes sense as MIPs typically invest 20-25% in equities and balance in debt. If your retirement is 10-15 years then ideally your asset allocation should be 70% in equity and 30% in debt. For protection and risk management, you should definitely opt for term insurance which offers maximum sum assured at the lowest premium
Kumar asked, what about L&T fixed deposites for 5 to 10 yrs?
Sailesh answers, hi, you can invest in L&T FD for 5 years. The yield is attractive
pu asked, Hi sailesh, For an age of 25 years with investment of 10k per month which will be best investment strategy
Sailesh answers, hi, since you are 25 years of age and assuming you are saving for reitrement then you should ideally have 70% in equity and 30% in debt. Farther the goal higher should be your allocation to high risk asset class like equities. Please make sure that you are willing to live with volatility if you are investing in equities.
SONALIMITTAL asked, I HAVE TO SHOW TDS TO MY COMPANY...IT SHOULD BE MINIMUM 1 LAKH...IN WHICH PLAN SHOULD I INVEST...
Sailesh answers, hi, you can consider investments in PPF and ELSS for your tax planning. Also if you have not taken an insurance policy then go for a term plan and the premium on the same can be counted as a part of the Rs 1 lakh tax saving limit under section 80C
Mohini asked, Hi Sailesh , I would like to invest in for a good child plan can you suggest me some of them. Also can I avail tax benefits on the same?
Sailesh answers, hi, to plan for your child's higher education and post graduation and marriage you should make an investment plan for each such objective. The plan will tell you how much you need to save every year and in which asset class. I would not recomend any child plan from any insurance company
omar asked, sir can u tell me the expected time when the bank fixed deposit rate will increase?
Sailesh answers, hi, the interest rates are not likely to go up before Janauary 2010 due to adequate liquidity in the system. I would recommend that you invest in a 6 month FD and when the interest rates acutally move up, you can renew the same at a higher rate
sanjeev asked, I had invested in Fidelity Guilt Fund and ICICI Gilt Fund 10 months back but the Returns are Negative -- please SUGGEST what to Do ?
Sailesh answers, hi, the interest rates are likely to move up in the next few months and hence gilt funds will no do well. Gilt funds give reasonably good returns only when the interest rates in the economy are likely to go down. The 10 year bench mark yield is already reached 7.45%. If there is a rally in the next few weeks you should consider moving out of gilt funds. Gilt funds can outperform FDs only if your investment horizon is 3 years and more. The investment in gilt funds has to be more tactical i.e buy and hold may not hold true for them
kapil asked, Sir, I am currently investing in the balanced funds like HDFC, SBI, DSPBR through sip from last 1 year. Should i continue or go for diversifed funds of HDFC, DSPBR etc.
Sailesh answers, hi, in my view HDFC Prudence and DSP BR Balanced Funds are by far the best funds in the category. continue your SIP in them
maoxlnc asked, waht percentge of gold versus total investments is ideal
Sailesh answers, hi, in my view you should atleast have 15% allocation to gold. Gold as a commodity is likely to do well over the next few years, hence 15% allocation
tsv asked, Hi Sailesh...I want to invest Rs L3L in mutual funds and Rs 2L in Stock with investment horizon upto July 2010...can you please suggest what should be my strategy?
Sailesh answers, hi, July 2010 is only 11 months of investment in equity. It is certainly not the ideal investment horizon for investment in equities which should be atleast 3 years. Thoguh the stock markets are likely to do well over the next few years, investment for 11 months certainly is not the right move. I would not recommmend equity investment for less than 3 years
polackal asked, Sir, Good AfterNoon What investment avenues would you suggest keeping a time horizon of 5, 10 & 15 years Assuming regular investments during the said period. I hope you will agree that regular investments are always better than lump sum investments.
Sailesh answers, hi ,yes regular investments like SIPs are always better compared to lumpsum investments. While it is difficult to suggest a standard asset allocation for time period of 5,10 and 15 years, I would invest in the following proportion - 5 years - 50% in equity and balance in debt, 10 years and above 70% in equity and balance in debt. Please assess your risk appetite before investing in equities to ensure that you are ready to ride the volatility
Shuchi asked, i have a mutual fund portfolio of DSP BLACKROCK LYNCH T.I.G.E.R FUND - GROWTH , KOTAK OPPORTUNITIES , RELIANCE GROWTH FUND , RELIANCE VISION FUND , RELIANCE DIVERSIFIED POWER SECTOR , RELIANCE REGULAR SAVINGS FUND-EQUITY PLAN i invest in these mutial funds ....is the portfolio balanced
Sailesh answers, hi, you portfolio is not balanced. You have too much of exposure to one fund house i.e. Reliance. Also you are not invested in top of the line funds like HDFC Equity and Franklin India Bluechip Fund. DP TIgher and Reliance Power sector are highly concentrated portfolios. You need to move in to diversified equity funds like the ones suggested
vish asked, Hi, I have invested around 35K in MF last year. I have not remeemed my money from MF. I am planning to keep this amount for long term in MF. Is is advisable to park my money in MF for long term (3-5 years)? If yes, what would be the returns?
Sailesh answers, hi, yes, its good proactice to invest in equity funds with a long term view. By long term i mean atleast 5 years. You can expect returns in the range of 12-15%
p.a. over the next 5 years. Invest in diversified equity funds with a track reocrd of atleast 5 years to show for.
Amar asked, Hi Sailesh, do you think MIPs are a good alternative to FDs? I am primarily thinking of this from a taxation perspective. What should be the investment duration in this case for MIPs?
Sailesh answers, hi, returns from MIPs are not assured and linked to performance of the debt and equity markets. Hence, to benefit from the same your investment horizon should be atleast 18-24 months.
RAJU asked, Hello sir, I have invested Rs.10L in share AND 10L in BANK.Is this ok
Sailesh answers, hi, your asset allocation is 50:50. Though it is balanced, check if it is geared to achive your short term and long term financial goals. Also, if your goal are 7-8 years away then you can increase the exposure to equities
Balaji asked, Hi Sanjeev, I am 30yrs medium risk investor. I have the following investments in MFs. Please suggest if I can continue with the same schemes OR switch any of the schemes to new schemes. Fidelity Equity Fund - Dividend11,471 Fidelity Tax Advantage Fund - Dividend14,771 Fidelity Wealth Builder Fund Plan B - Dividend Option12,274 SBI Magnum Tax Gain Fund-Dividend 29,095 Franklin India Taxshield - Dividend 45,032 Franklin India Prima Fund - Dividend 05,509 Ft India Dynamic Pe Ratio Fund Of Funds - Dividend 09,678 HDFC Long Term Advantage Fund-Div28,923 HDFC Tax Saver-Dividend25,871 Taurus Tax Shield - Dividend07,500 Apart from the MFs, I have other investments as follows. Please advice should I move some of these to Equity MFs Bank FDs95,000 Corporate FDs25,000 Shriram Transport - NCD10,000 Would highly appreciate your help. Thanks & Regards
Sailesh answers, hi, except for Taurus all your funds are good. Ensure that your overall portfolio is balanced and suited to your risk profile and investment horizon. If your goals are 5 years aways then the ideal asset allocation can be 50% in equity and 50% in debt. Also, you should have some investment - at least 10% in gold. Invest in gold through the ETF route
shanker asked, hi sailesh, i asked earlier that what would be the best investment option for a new born boy, could u please suggest anything
Sailesh answers, hi, for your new born child, you should condier investing in diversified equity funds. Open a bank account in the name of your child and start an SIP. Even small investment of Rs. 1000 per month for for 10-15 years will result in a sufficiently large corpus to meet future expnditure on higher education and post graduation.
niiii asked, hii...i am investing monthly 5000 rs in the following three fund. Can u tell me hws it for tenure of 5 years. 1. Birla Sun Life Frontline Equity - 2000 per month 2. ICICI Prudential Discovery Fund (Growth) - 2000 per month 3. Reliance Monthly income plane Growth - 1000 per month
Sailesh answers, hi, these are good funds though you can consider HDFC MIP - Long Term over Reliance MIP
Sunny1 asked, I am investing 4000 rs per month in different TAX SIP's, 5000 in PF. Now I want to invest in Gold also, should I go for buying physical gold or GOLD ETF? What is the way to buy GOLD ETF ? ALso i want on invest in one of the diversified MF SIP? which one should i chose ? FOr eg. HDFC Top 200 ?
Sailesh answers, hi, invest in gold via the ETFs rather than buing the physical gold. Its easy to buy and sell and hence you can take take the advantage of any increase in price. Also, in case of ETFs, units are held in the demat account. Hence there is no worry regarding the safe storage of the same. For buying gold ETFs, you will have to buy it through your stock broker like you buy any other share. HDFC Top 200 is a good equity fund to invest in
niiii asked, Hii..i want to invest 5000 per month in a mutual fund for 3 yrs horizon suggest 2 equity and 1 debt mutual fund.
Sailesh answers, hi, invest in HDFC Equity Fund, DSP BR Balanced Fund and HDFC MIP - long term
Rajendra asked, Hi I am 50 and I can save 15000 Pm Where should I invest
Sailesh answers, hi, given that you have 5-10 years towards retirement, you should consider investing more in debt as against equities. Ideally you should have an asset allocation of 50:50 towards equity and debt.
anand asked, hi sailesh, i have insvested 3L in MF in the last year that time market is at its high. now my money became 2L, what do you suggest shall i hold MF for some more period?
Sailesh answers, hi, if the funds you have invested in are suited to your investment objective, risk profile and time horizon, you should continue to hold on to your current investments. Always invest in diversified equity funds with a time horizon of 5 years
Milind asked, How is NPS to invest? I understand it works like a MF without the charges. Is it still better than MF ( with their entry loads being knocked off)?
Sailesh answers, hi, its too early to take a call on the performance of NPS. Yes, it will work like a MF but I would recommend wait and watch as far as NPS is concerned
Harneet asked, Hi Sailesh I am investing in the following funds and bank Recuuring deposits Per Month 10,000 RELIANCE GROWTH FUND-RETAIL PLAN - GROWTH PLAN 3000 SBI tax gain magnum - growth 2000 HDFC Top 200 2000 Franklin Prima Plus 2000 Sundram - Select Midcap Apart from these I have around 25000 going into bank rd's is this portfolio correct or should i change my strategy Thanks in advance
Sailesh answers, hi, you have invested in debt and equity but not gold. I would recommend that you start investing in gold and increase your expousre which should be atleast 10% of your total portfolio.
Seema asked, Sir Good afternoon, I would like to invest around 5000-10000 monthly, but i need liquidty like bank FD's, what are the options available
Sailesh answers, hi, apart from FDs you can consier investing in liquid funds. Even open ended equity funds can be liquidated with ease and money is credited to your account in 3-4 days but investing in equity requires longer time frame like 3-5 years with very high apetite for risk. If you are looking for safe investment then liquid funds are the answer to your question
fizz asked, Is LIC's Child fortune plus a good scheme to invest in ? it is a sort of a SIP like scheme. it also gives a insurance policy together. plz advice IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER PLZ LEMME KNOW.
Sailesh answers, hi, to plan for your child's future I would not recommend an insurance policy. The best approach would be to create a portfolio of well managed equity and debt funds/FDs. As far as insurance is concerned, you need to cover the risk by taking a term plan for yourself.
kk asked, hi, I am 33 and investing SIp of Rs. 9000 pm in following 9 mutual funds each of Rs. 1000. Please suggest if I can continue or should change any script SBI Magnum Comma Fund (G) HDFC TOP 200 (G) SBI MSFU Contra Fund (G) RELIANCE Equity Opportunities (G) RELIANCE Regular Saving Fund Equity (G) KOTAK 30 (G) RELIANCE Growth (G) BIRLA Midcap (G) RELIANCE Vision (G) Please give your expert ideas so that i can modify my portfolio........I am a medium-risk investor........
Sailesh answers, hi, you are investing lot of funds. You can restrict the number of funds to 6. Consider knocking off SBI Magnum Comma,SBI Contra and Reliance Equity Opportunity from your portfolio.
Sailesh says, We have reached the end of chat session. I thank you all for participating in the chat. If you have any further queries, please feel free to mail me at : email@example.com


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This year Women in Film Dallas partners with Dallas VideoFest for the 15th Annual Chick Flicks Film Festival.
Melanie Yonks, WIFD Chick Flicks Chair chirps about the program's growing success, "Partnering with the Dallas Video Festival allows WIFD to expand Chick Flicks to enable us to reach a broader audience to showcase the wonderful work of women filmmakers." The festival is adding a feature film to the lineup this year in addition to its traditional short films.
Films submitted should be directed by a woman and/or have women in at least two key (above the line) crew positions. Documentary and narrative films under 25 minutes are accepted and deference is given to shorts with a Texas connection.
The Best of Fest and Texas award winners will receive a cash award. Audience Choice winner will receive a prize package. The link for submissions, along with complete list of rules and guidelines is available here.
Funds raised through the Chick Flicks Film Festival support the WIFD Grants and Scholarship Program.

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I believe that you can lead in two different ways – by dictatorship or by influence.
Dictatorship mentality restricts organic growth and utilizes a fear-based approach to force results. This leadership method takes a lot more resources and takes away individual instincts, creating a cutthroat environment which may lead to high turnover rates and below average results.
Influence is based on creating a culture that empowers the individual to take ownership of their efforts and duties organically through a winning culture that is positive and supportive while tying productivity to measured results. This allows each person to grow individually based on their own makeup and increases loyalty. I write more extensively about this in my book "Life Above and Beyond the Rim".
The best example of this is when I was running my design build company and had a manager running the millworks division. This manager was to take pressure off of me so that I could focus on running the company and getting new business in order to continue growth. However, when I reviewed the data it turned out we were spending more, tight on deadlines, and we weren't as efficient as we once were. I seemed overworked because I constantly had to redo or re instruct to get us all back to the level I expect from my brand. This manager eventually broke company guidelines and I had to let him go.
I took over and had to reorganize and create a system to produce the desired results for the company and the client. Drawing from my days of playing with the world champion Chicago Bulls alongside Michael Jordan and Phil Jackson, I implemented a culture that would do the work for me. Through this concept I cut the fat and reduced the in-house employees to only the core necessary, which actually produced better results.
I gave each person ownership over their own department and created a checklist that they had to sign off on before it moved on to the next department. This made them accountable to themselves because they had to put their name on it. From there, I positively acknowledged each and put a high emphasis on the finished product and feedback from the client. This made them feel like they were part of a winning team and that they all mattered. Within six months we doubled production, increased efficiency and accelerated profits. Everyone was happy, and best of all I had more time to focus on the duties that kept the company running.
Because this is a common issue throughout all industries, I often speak and coach on this to owners, CEOs, managers and group leaders. Many will seek to hire the best talent in the marketplace only to micromanage and restrict them to 20% of their potential. One of the reasons this happens is the "Thief from Within," mentioned in Chapter 5 of my book. For more information like this and free training, visit joecourtneyonline.com.
Above all, I believe that as a team leader, it's your job to rally the troops – you set the tone for productivity, capability and also motivation. A great leader knows how to motivate a team to success, but sometimes their actions have the opposite effect. Without knowing it, a leader can kill an entire team's motivation with one simple mistake.
The trick to avoiding this scenario is to one, be self-aware; and two, understand what the common mistakes are before you make them. To help prevent any situation like this on your own teams, here are four mistakes to be aware of.
In business, there is always room for criticism – however, how you coach this criticism makes a world of difference. For instance, say a team member makes a very critical error, causing the rest of the team to have to work an extra day on a project, putting it behind schedule. This is definitely worthy of criticism, or even being removed from the project in extreme scenarios, but figuratively beating someone over the head with their mistake can create a bad team environment.
In other cases, a leader has a very high standard that team members don't match, which can lead to undue criticism. In either situation, the answer is to offer criticism that is constructive and valuable – discuss mistakes once and drop them unless they crop up again.
Leaders are often tasked with taking care of the information of the project, then they disperse it to the other team members. If a leader has information or a particular picture in their head for what they want a completed project to look like, it's their job to communicate their idea to the team – it is not the team's job to read the mind of a leader.
A motivated team is a team that knows there is an open flow of communication between everyone involved, and that includes the leader of the team more than anyone. If you want a team to complete work in a way that you like, it's your job to give them the information they need to succeed.
One of the most basic methods of boosting motivation on a team is cheering on its members. As a leader, you have the authority to give out praise, and your praise in particular means more to them than their peers.
In a similar way, not providing team members with praise can kill their motivation. Team members appreciate being told that they are doing a good job, and this helps keep them on a path to productivity. Refraining from giving these compliments gives them the impression you don't like what they're doing, effectively de-motivating them.
Being a leader isn't just about a fancy title – it's about responsibility and having the capability to direct others. Being a leader is like being the captain of a ship while the other team members are the crew. You steer the boat; everyone else helps to make it all happen.
A leader that doesn't steer the ship in the right direction leaves everyone adrift at sea. This laissez-fair style of leadership leaves all of the responsibility on the heads of the team members, which can overwhelm them and kill their faith in their leader.
Leadership requires responsibility, and being a responsible leader inspires motivation. When a leader leads effectively, team members work effectively – and this is how success becomes inevitable instead of just a possibility.
I understand what it takes to be a leader. If you want to learn more about my leadership methods, please don't hesitate to contact me for a chat about leadership and other business success topics.
Here's an extra video with 3 business and life success tips from my journey with the Chicago Bulls. https://youtu.be/Vv3iGfF7zHs


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Trade union lawyers are warning that the commitments on the weakening of labour laws and standards, along with compliance with International Labour Organisation and European Social Charter obligations contained in the prime minister's EU withdrawal agreement, will be ineffective.
In particular, it will almost certainly be impossible for trade unions and workers to rely on those commitments, according to Richard Arthur, head of trade union law at Thompsons Solicitors.
Although the agreement itself will be legally binding between the UK and the EU, that does not mean it can be enforced by workers and trade unions. This is because the labour standards provisions are unlikely to be found to have so-called 'direct effect'.
"This means that if specific EU-derived rights are watered down post-Brexit, the so-called non-regression commitments on labour standards will be largely ineffective," Richard Arthur said. "It's also likely that only a demonstrable reduction in the general level of worker protection would be sufficient to invoke the provision in the agreement that the level of protection provided by law, regulations and practices is not reduced."
The agreement includes a reaffirmation to commit to comply with international labour standards set down by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the European Social Charter. However, the UK already has a poor history of compliance with its international law obligations and there is nothing in the withdrawal agreement to suggest this would change, or to force the government to do so.
Richard Arthur said: "This government's history on compliance with ILO conventions is shocking. For example, the ILO has criticised the UK's industrial action legislation, including its ban on 'sympathy action' and has been unable to get the government to comply with its request to provide information on the progress made on facilitating electronic balloting under the Trade Union Act.
"The committee that supervises the European Social Charter said that the UK's industrial action legislation, even before the Trade Union Act, didn't conform with the charter. For example, the possibilities for workers to defend their interest through lawful collective action are expressly limited.
"Non-regression clauses are useless unless they can be enforced. Not including enforcement mechanisms demonstrates a disgraceful disregard for workers' rights."
The political declaration also subordinates employment rights to fair competition and the fair market.
Employment standards are included under the heading Level Playing Field for Open and Fair Competition, rather than there being a dedicated section on them. Employment standards are to "build on the level playing field" of the withdrawal agreement and be "commensurate with the overall economic relationship".
The declaration continues that the parties are to "consider" the precise nature of commitments "in relevant areas having regard to the scope and depth of their future relationship". These commitments "should contain appropriate and relevant Union and international standards, adequate mechanisms to ensure effective implementation domestically, enforcement and dispute settlement…".
Richard Arthur added: "This is carte blanche for a Tory government hell-bent on destroying hard won employment rights derived from EU and international law. It doesn't represent even a non-binding commitment to uphold international labour standards.
"The government gets to choose what standards it considers 'appropriate' and 'relevant'. The text says nothing of direct effect, or enforcement by individuals. The so-called commitments in this paragraph would be worthless to trade union members."
Read the full Thompsons' briefing here.


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Six Reasons Why I Like You
I make no apology this week for returning to a subject that I've written about before – the reasons why I like you so much.
And no, I haven't come over all sentimental in my old age. I still have my business head on, but in an age where we're increasingly 'meeting' each other virtually before we meet in person, first impressions – for me – are coming to count more and more.
Whether it's your website, your blog or some other form of social media that introduces us, the question I want answering is simple. Would I like you? Would doing business with you be a good experience?
So what creates a good first impression with me? There are six boxes you can tick – but first of all, two that you can't. Number one, don't tell me how qualified you are. People are increasingly taking qualifications for granted. If you're the senior partner of KPMG I'll take it on trust that once upon a time you passed an accountancy exam. And don't tell me how good you are: let other people do that – then let me form my own opinion.
So what are the six boxes? Here goes…
Hey, that's a nice photo I have a good friend and client with a simple philosophy. 'If I look too nice in my photo people will think I'm a soft touch.' You won't be surprised to hear that I disagree. I've just had my own photos re-done (and I'll stick with them for the next twenty years, thanks) as I wanted to look more friendly and more approachable. I think the day of the man-in-suit head and shoulders photo is over: let me see you smile. Or let me see you working with your clients.
Your football team makes you suffer What I really mean by this one is that I want to see you have a sense of humour. So 'proud supporter of the mighty Manchester United' doesn't work for me. 'Proud supporter of the mighty York City' does work for me. (You all know who I support. 'Pain' is an understatement.) Of course, it doesn't have to be football, but show me somewhere that you'll be good fun to deal with; that you have a life outside the office.
You're self-deprecating As I get older I find I like my heroes in books and films to have flaws. Give me a character like Wallander every time. So I'm not worried if I read 'plays golf, mainly from the rough' or 'devoted father, currently struggling with Year 9 Maths.' What I'm looking for here is insight and humility: there's nothing quite as off-putting as perfection.
You love your children Or your wife. Or both. My family is hugely important to me: it's the rock on which my whole life is based. Am I going to be put off if something on your 'About' page suggests that you might ask to re-arrange an appointment as it clashes with the nativity play? Exactly the reverse. You'll have a thousand business meetings in your life and half a dozen nativity plays. I want to deal with someone who really knows the meaning of a priority.
You care Not just about your family, but about the wider world as well. I find I'm increasingly giving a mental tick to companies where the website reflects a commitment to a charity. So out with 'we're committed to helping our community' and in with 'on July 6th and 7th three of our directors are cycling from coast to coast to raise funds for our local hospice.'
You talk like a human being In many ways this is a summary of the previous five points. I want to deal with someone I'll like – so make sure your website/social media is well written and easy to read. According to my writer friends the best tip is to write it and then read it out loud. And if it doesn't sound right then it isn't right.
With that, have a great weekend and I'll be back next week. And the best of luck to those of you that embraced Movember this morning. Put it on your website – another reason to like you…


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This is a beautiful piece of property nestled Between The Reserves of Timber Ridge & The Bluffs at Ogles's Creek. Perfect for residential development . Contact City Of O"fallon Water Dept. regarding access to water. Ameren regarding access to Gas if necessary. Out buildings are being sold as is, seller will make no repairs .
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Top Notes: Cinnamon Leaf, Nutmeg and Bergamot.
Heart Notes: Elemi, Myrrh and Black Tea.
Base Notes: Oudh, Vetiver and Honey.
A perfect stocking filler or Christmas tree decoration, Molton Brown's Mesmerising Oudh Accord and Gold Festive Bauble houses an invigorating body wash infused with a fragrant aroma.
Infused with gold flakes for a truly magical bathing experience, the indulgent gel gently cleanses skin to leave you feeling refreshed and uplifted. Its delicate fragrance opens with Cinnamon Leaf Oil and an aromatic heart of spicy Elemi Oil, before unfolding to natural leathery notes of Oudh Accord, sourced in Assam, India. Housed in bauble-shaped packaging.
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We're edging closer and closer to the end of the year, and that means things should be slowing down a little, but thanks to the Game Awards show this week, we've got a ton of new trailers and sneak-peeks at some upcoming games. So, along with scoping out the best gaming deals going down this weekend, we've rounded up the best trailers for your viewing pleasure:
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Azusa Pacific University, a Christian college in Azusa, California, has altered the wording in its student code of conduct which had previously banned homosexual relationships. Now, students will be allowed to date others of the same sex…though sexual relations with those partners is still off limits.
CALIFORNIA: Azusa Pacific University will no longer ban its students from being in #LGBT+ relationships.— LGBT+ News (@mondokoosh) September 26, 2018
"We thought it was unfair to single out #LGBTQ relationships while it's impossible to enforce or monitor [whether other students are abstinent]." https://t.co/gUHzcnEpdJ
The change was initiated by discussions between the University's administration and Haven, the campus LGBT+ support group. The meetings were held off-campus since the group is technically "not endorsed" by the University.
While the code of conduct still claims "sexual union is intended by God to take place only within the marriage covenant between a man and a woman," Bill Fiala, associate dean of students at APU, also commented to the school paper:
The change that happened with the code of conduct is still in alignment with our identity as a Christian institution. The language changed, but the spirit didn't. Our spirit is still a conservative, evangelical perspective on human sexuality.
Yeah, they ain't gonna fuck. pic.twitter.com/lgUICeSSaM— Kutt (@Hunnikutt) September 26, 2018
The University is also taking its first steps towards establishing a safe space for Queer students on campus. Fiala explains:
We have been intentional about the program, and want it to be considered a program that comes out of student life and out of the university. We created this in support of the LGBTQ+ students at APU. One prong of that is the weekly meetings with Haven. Another aspect of that is educational outreach, and holding events. We are co-creating a program with students.
Congratulations to Azusa Pacific University for joining the 21st century! Love, American style .... that's me and you! ? ? ?❤?? ? ?❤? ? ??? ?? ? pic.twitter.com/DrFkutYSst— Mitch (@mitchw7959) September 27, 2018
APU has previously received public scrutiny for its rejection of LGBTQ individuals, including a 2013 incident where a professor was asked to leave his position after coming out as transsexual.
Christian Universities have long been criticized for their treatment of the LGBTQ community. Clarks Summit University rejected a student's September re-enrollment application because he is homosexual. This past February, a Harvard bible study group allegedly ousted a leader because he was gay.
At least at Azusa Pacific, however, it seems the march of progress is moving forward…slowly, but surely.
H/T – Pink News, Christianity Today, ZuNews


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There are several interesting things about joining Fun Runs. Other than the fact that the city's eye candies are gathered in one location, you also get to see how their girlfriends parade them as if they are their trophies. Well I'd definitely do the same if and only if I have someone I can put a leash on and run like they do in dog shows.
But no, I usually go with my running mates (read: office mates) and just ogle over those interesting "things" while they breeze past you all sweaty but still smelling so sexy. So we joined the Energizer Run last Saturday which was co-sponsored by the network GMA 7. It was fun although their program was pretty boring. So we just ran and skipped their "fun(?)activity" as their host said.
While waiting for the cue for everyone to gather in the Starting Line, there was a band (which I forgot the name) playing in the background and my lovely office mate got consumed by the beat and started dancing like crazy. Unknowingly there was a camera at her back and everything was captured on video. (I just hope that the video would end up in YouTube and she will be the next Lady Gaga (!) on the internet. I would love to see the look of her husband when he sees that video. I'm sure he would start to think of reasons why he married her.)
There were local celebrities and not quite done with her little stint, she started acting like Sisa and kept on screaming and waving at the guy on top of the van who was reporting about the run. I decided to take a little step backwards and pretended I was not with her. I then asked her who the guy was and she doesn't even know. Great!
Then the fireworks went off which marked the start of the race, she was just beside me when it started but I decided to leave her behind and sped off. 20 minutes later, I reached the finish line. Another 20 minutes passed and I was still waiting for her. Finally after another 10 minutes, she arrived looking pale and sticking her tongue out as if she was about to keel over. At last, she was all silent and behave! Fun Runs are more interesting when you bring your silly friends with you.
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Take a sea retreat for four with a stay in the oceanfront Sand & Sea Condos. Beachside access plus a community pool and sauna make this a great getaway.
Located on the Promenade, right across from the beach, guests are within strolling or biking distance of eateries and shopping.
This simple, tasteful condo offers partial views of the ocean from the private balcony. Settle in on one of two sofas (or take one sofa for yourself!) in the living room while the fireplace warms your toes and a movie plays on the TV with cable and a DVD player. Check email or watch YouTube via WiFi.
The updated kitchen offers gorgeous stainless steel appliances, dark countertops, and a tasteful tile backsplash. With a dishwasher for easy cleaning and plenty of seating - four at the breakfast bar and five at the dining room table - guests will be able to spread out comfortably.
Take long strolls on the beach, or walk the Promenade and people watch. Enjoy the community pool and sauna, or laze around your condo. Seaside has plenty of restaurants, souvenir shops, and activities for all ages, but nobody will blame you if you want to spend your entire stay enjoying the beach.
However you spend your time here, do it from the comfort of this beautiful oceanfront Northern Oregon Coast vacation rental.


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VS Group's new 'Office in a Box' package provides all of the office essentials from just £299 per month (fixed cost), including telephony, printing solution, connectivity and mobile sims. Read on for the detailed specification of this offer, available for a limited time only.
Samsung 7100 PBX Telephone System
- Up-to 10 handsets (additional handsets at £10.00 each).
- 1 year of free maintenance.
- Voicemail.
- 1 Year of anti-fraud software.
- 4 SIP lines (Transition from the ISDN 2 Switch-off).
- Free Local, National and Mobile calls (charges will apply for 03-08 -09 Numbers and international calling).
- Free installation.
- Free system training for staff.
Colour Printer : e-studio 2505AC
- Flexible integration with third party solutions, application embedded web browsing brings the workflow to one location.
- Self–encrypting Toshiba Secure HDD provide top level security.
- ENERGY STAR tier 2 compliant means the system meets the latest, most stringent environmental requirements.
- Auto Doc Feeder.
- 2 Cassettes.
- Scan to print from USB Device.
- Mobile Printing.
- Pence per click 3.9p Colour – 0.39p Mono.
Our Office in a Box package comes complete with 'Fibre to the Cabinet' connectivity (if available in your area). This provides extra reliability and handles voice and data more effectively.
Mobile Sims
- 2 x mobile Sims with unlimited standard minutes and SMS (data allowance purchased separately on 02 or Vodafone).


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Uloo – behind the scenes
What is Uloo?
Uloo.me is a mobile app which connects people having the same self-improvement objective. Moreover, our users can send and receive motivational cards across the world to boost your daily motivation. That way, each user, in a very individual way, get the support to achieve his or her personal goal.
What does "Uloo" stand for?
Uloo stands for U live only once. Also, "ulloo" in Hindi means "owl". In our app you can send cards to other people, that initially were called owls.
How is Uloo different?
In contrast to other motivational apps, with Uloo you are in contact with real people. So you will send motivational messages to real people and you will receive cards from real people. You can ask them for advice, share your experience and talk about your achievements.
Check it out right now and download the app for iOS or for Android.
Who is Uloo for?
Uloo is for everyone! Everyone who wants to achieve a goal is welcome to join. If you believe – like us – that you can learn a lot from others and that sharing experiences plays an important role in achieving your goal, then Uloo is just the right fit for you.
How can I support Uloo?
You can get the app and be an active part of our community by spreading positivity among our users.
You can follow us on social media: we are on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Linkedin, Youtube.
If you like the app, give us 5 stars on the Apple Store or Google Play.
If you want to spread motivation and positivity outside of our app – and help Uloo to grow - you can do this by purchasing our Motivational Stickers. This is an easy way to spread good vibes, at your workplace, at home or in your city.
Security and Privacy
Are my data safe on Uloo?
Yes. We care a lot about your privacy. We do not sell them or give access to third parties. Read our privacy policy to know more about it.
If you have any more questions about our privacy policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
How can I delete my account?
Navigate to your Profile withing the app and press the small cog to reach your Settings and press Edit my personal info and delete your account.
Creating a Profile
Is Uloo for free?
The Uloo app is 100% free.
How long does it take to create a profile?
It takes less than 2 minutes to create a profile. First you can take a tour to get to know the features of the app and afterwards you can sign up with your email or your Facebook or Google account.
How can I add a profile picture?
When you create an account with Facebook or Google, we will use the profile picture from them. If you want to change it or if you signed up with your email: go to your Profile, then press the small cog to reach the Settings on the top right, then Edit my personal info. Press your current profile picture to pick another picture.
What are subgoals?
When you create your profile, you can define your goal and you can select your subgoals. They help us to match you into a squad with people that have similar subgoals and they help you to write a better card to someone.
I forgot my password, what can I do?
When you reach the Login screen, you will see Forgot password on the bottom. Just follow the steps shown on the screen and you can change your password. You will receive an email with a recovery pin. Don't forget to check your spam folder as well.
How does Uloo help me to reach my goal?
By receiving cards from people who care to motivate you, you get tips and motivation to continue your goal.
Also, you can share experiences with other users and submit your achievement in the squads to track your progress.
Check out the squads.
Which goals can I achieve with Uloo?
You can achieve every goal with our app. For now, our users have goals like:
- Being mindful
- Meditation
- Yoga
- Waking up early
- Getting out of their comfort zone
- Starting a life handbook
- Read more books
- Write a book
- Learn a new language
- Start a business
- Career growth
- Lose weight
- Doing sports
- Live a zero-waste lifestyle
- Spread kindness
Of course, you can choose your own goal and pursue it with the support of the Uloo community.
Define your objective now on iOS or Android.
Can I change my goal?
Yes. To change your goal, navigate to your profile and press the button with the pen next to your goal. You will see a button "Change Goal".
Can I have multiple goals at the same time?
No. We believe that focusing on a single objective at a time increases the chances of success. Of course, once you consider that objective finished, you can create a new one or change it, if you feel that it is time to go in a different direction.
What is a squad?
In the Uloo app you can join a squad. Squads are groups of a maximum of 8 people who have the same or a similar objective. By sharing personal experiences, achievements and failures on the road to success, squad-mates help each other to progress. This is what makes our squads so special: real people are growing together.
Read here about the benefits of being in a community.
What is a card?
A card is what you send to other people in order to motivate them. It consists of a quote and a personal message. You can choose from 3 quotes, or, if you don't like any of them, you can refresh the screen by scrolling down. After that you can write a personal message to the person you want to motivate.
How can I find the inspiration to write a card?
Uloo is based on the cards you send to people. After having chosen the right quote, you should take some time to think about what to write. When sending a card, you can get some inspiration from the light bulb on the screen.
Here are some general guidelines to write a good card:
- Share your experience: if you had/have a similar goal: what are your difficulties? How did you overcome them? Do you know a good app that helped you?
- Motivate the other: if you already achieved this goal, tell them that it is worth the struggle.
- Treat each other with respect.
We created some examples of what a good card could look like:
I have been meditating for 1 year now and it helped me a lot! I included it in my daily routine, so that I never miss a session. Keep going, I am sure it will help you the way it helped me.
I really love your goal! Good luck with it! And whenever you feel like giving up: remember why you started! 😉
Wouldn't it be great to get one of those?
Get a motivational card now on iOS or Android.
How can I save cards that I received?
All cards that you receive will be saved on the world map on the home screen. After having read a card, you can press "save the card", and it will be saved your album. Your album is like your personal wall of motivation. To see your albums go to your Profile and press see albums.
I still have questions
If you still have any unanswered questions or if you want to give us feedback (we love feedback), do not hesitate to contact us. Send us an email at [email protected], or if you prefer chatting with us, we are here.


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What Haworth Guitars say:
The Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature HSH Flame Maple Electric Guitar with Caramelized Flame Maple Fingerboard is a classic Signature San Dimas model by Charvel.
At Haworth Guitars we love the Charvel Guthrie Govan Signature HSH Flame Maple Guitar's contoured heel, Caramelized Flame Maple body and neck, 24 extra jumbo frets and Charvel locking tremolo as well as the powerful Charvel MF custom pickups.
What Charvel has to say:
As a preeminent modern virtuoso, U.K. guitar master Guthrie Govan dazzles all who hear his playing. Charvel spent two years of meticulous development with Govan to first introduce his Guthrie Govan signature model in 2014, and it's the ultimate ultra-pro guitar. Loaded with special features and high-performance appointments, it's truly the ideal expression of Govan's artistry rendered in distinctive Charvel form.
For 2017, Charvel is offering new incarnations of Govan's signature model, including the Guthrie Govan USA Signature HSH Flame Maple. This 25.5" scale guitar offers a caramelized basswood San Dimas® body with a gorgeous flame maple top with a thin satin urethane finish and a specially contoured heel (sans neck plate) for easy access to the upper reaches of the fingerboard. The bolt-on neck is two-piece flame maple with a "caramelized" heat and drying treatment that makes it sound and feel much older, with graphite reinforcement, hand-rubbed urethane gel on the back of the neck and a convenient truss rod adjustment wheel at the body end.
Most unusually for a San Dimas model, the compound-radius (12"-16") flame-maple fingerboard spans two octaves, with the same caramelized treatment as the neck, 24 extra jumbo stainless steel frets and special maple dot inlays with ebony borders, as well as Luminlay side-dots that emit light for the darkest of stages.
Other premium features include three specially wound Charvel custom MF pickups arranged in a versatile HSH configuration with five-way switching for the expansive tonal openness and dynamic sensitivity that Govan demands, a 2-way mini toggle switch to engage single coil simulation in bridge and neck humbucker position, two Luminlay numbered dome control knobs (master volume, master tone), U.S.-made recessed Charvel locking tremolo bridge with Tremol-No™ unit and oversized brass block, bone nut and chrome hardware.
Product Specs:
Model Name: Guthrie Govan
Signature HSH Flame Maple, Caramelized Flame Maple Fingerboard, Natural
Model Number: 2865434701
Series: Artist Signature Models
Colour: Natural
Body Shape: San Dimas®
Body Material: Caramelized Basswood with Flame Maple Top
Body Finish: Satin Lacquer
Neck Material: Caramelized 2-Piece Flame Maple with Graphite Reinforcement
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius: 12" to 16"
Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm)
Number of Frets: 24
Fret Size: Jumbo Stainless
String Nut: Bone
Truss Rod Nut: Heel-Mount
Truss Rod Adjustment Wheel
Neck Plate: 4-Bolt (recessed)
Neck Finish: Hand-Rubbed Urethane Gel
Fingerboard: Caramelized 2-Piece Flame Maple with Graphite Reinforcement
Position Inlays: Ebony Ring with Maple Dot Center
Bridge Pickup: Charvel® Custom MF Humbucking Middle Pickup: Charvel® Custom MF Single-Coil
Neck Pickup: Charvel® Custom MF Humbucking
Controls: Volume, Tone
Pickup Switching: 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Toggle with multiple switching options
Pickup Configuration: HSH
Special Electronics: 2 Mini-Toggle to Engage Single Coil Simulation in Bridge and Neck Humbucker Position
Bridge: Recessed Charvel® Locking Tremolo Bridge
Tuning Machines: Sperzel® Locking Orientation: Right-Hand
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: None Contro
l Knobs: Dome Style Luminlay Numbered Knobs
Strings: NPS, .010-.046 Gauges
Included Accessories: Includes Hardshell Case


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Ursa Minor - MC5
MC5 is the bigger brother of the MC3 controller. It is a powerful astronomical telescope controller with improved performance and extended functions. It is a perfect choice for demanding amateur astronomers for advanced imaging or operating a telescope completely remote.
With handcontroller: 1290 EUR (exc. VAT)
With handcontroller and Heidenhain 25 bit encoders (both axises): 3980 EUR (exc. VAT)
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Ursa Minor - MC3
The Ursa Minor MC3 is an universal and powerful astronomical telescope controller. Whith this device, you can control equatorial astronomical telescope mounts. It provides goto functionality and it can cooperate with many kinds of autoguiders. The MC3 can be connected to a personal computer and can be used with many planetarium programs.
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With handcontroller: 850 EUR (exc. VAT)
Avaibility: In Stock
Fornax Mounts T-shirt
Official Fornax Mounts T-shirt
Available sizes: S,M, L, XL, XXL
Please contact us after purchase to choose your size.
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Why We Serve
The Pacific Northwest is an incredible region full of unparalleled natural beauty, from the pristine ocean vistas of the Oregon Coast to the towering majesty of Mount Rainier. The cities, towns, and communities of the Pacific Northwest do a remarkable job of existing in harmony with the nature that surrounds them. In many places, this often means giving up certain municipal utilities in favor of alternative options such as solar electricity, well water, or self-contained propane heating systems.
At Pacific Coast Energy, we believe that the homes and businesses of the Pacific Northwest deserve smart and practical solutions to their propane heating and fuel needs, solutions that are fully compatible with their lifestyle and won't create undue disruption. We believe those solutions should always be provided by experienced professionals with a commitment to being the best at what they do. Most of all, we believe in creating long-lasting customer partnerships that will provide the best possible level of service at a fair and competitive price.
Our Leadership
Our President and CEO Brian Crawford had already acquired over 20 years of management and operations experience in the propane industry before founding Pacific Coast Energy, so everything we do is based on extensive knowledge and experience of doing what it takes to succeed in every aspect of planning and executing residential and commercial propane delivery service operations. Furthermore, Brian has developed a seasoned management team with over 100 years of collective propane experience. Some might consider this excessive, we just think it's what our customers deserve.
Our Commitment to You
If you've been considering propane but had concerns about relying on a private provider, we think you'll soon discover that Pacific Coast Energy has the knowledge, experience, and skill to bring you clean, affordable solutions you can rely on. Call us today and start enjoying exceptional propane service for every season.


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Facebook is an American online social media and social networking service company based in Menlo Park, California and founded by Mark Zuckerberg. Read to find out these Interesting, Amazing, Unknown and Funny Facebook Facts.
1. There are more than 600,000 Hackers come to Facebook for hacking every day.
2. You can change your language on Facebook to "Pirate."
3. You can play game with your friend in Facebook Messenger. For this you need to open a conversation on Facebook Messenger by typing @fbchess.
4 . There is a function on Facebook that will manage the Facebook account even after the death.
5. In 2014, a thief in Minnesota went to the house to steal and he forgot to log out in his Facebook account on that home PC and he was caught.
6. Facebook first wants to put "Awesome" instead of "Like" Button.
7. Facebook loses almost US$25,000 for every minute it's down.
8. In 2005, MySpace wants to buy Facebook. But Mark Zuckerberg asking huge $75 million price for it and MySpace reject the offer.
9. Facebook spent a huge amount on hosting. It is estimated to spend more than 30 million dollars on its hosting.
10. Did you know that the first face on Facebook was "Al Pacino ".
11. Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg donated US$1 billion to charity in 2013, making him the biggest charitable donor in the U.S.
12. Mark Zuckerberg receives a US$ 1 salary as CEO of Facebook.
13. Every second there are 20,000 people on Facebook. This means in just 18 minutes there are 11 million users on Facebook.
14. On average there are 486,183 users a minute accessing Facebook from their mobile.
15. It is estimated that 79% of all users are accessing Facebook from their mobile.
16. There are 745 million daily mobile users.
17. Facebook is adding 7,246 people every 15 minutes or 8 per second.
18. Every minute there are 150,000 messages sent on Facebook.
19. Every 15 minutes there are over 49 million posts. To be precise 49,433,000 or 3 million posts per minute.
20. There are 100,000 friend requests every 10 minutes on Facebook and 500,000 Facebook "likes" every minute.


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France Passes Bill Ordering Installation of Cameras in Slaughterhouses
The Local has reported that France's parliament has officially voted to "install CCTV cameras in slaughterhouses across France," and to place them "in areas where the animals are delivered, kept, immobilized, stunned, and slaughtered."
According to the report, the decision comes after "numerous scandals of animal cruelty," most often exposed by local animal rights group L214, that released a series of undercover videos to the media depicting several counts of animal cruelty–even at an "animal-friendly" slaughterhouse. While the bill would be introduced in January 2018 if it passes the vote in Senate, according to Medium:
"The measure will be implemented first (by July 2017) through "experimentation," in 263 slaughterhouses."
The legislation would also include "an independent commission, a national slaughterhouse ethics committee and comes loaded with stiff penalties for animal cruelty violations–6 to 12 months of prison and fines from 7500 to 20,000 Euros."
This bill is similar to a law that passed in Israel that announced cameras and video recorders would be installed in all slaughterhouses by the end f 2016. Considering Oxfam's recent report that highlighted the plight of poultry workers, this law, if passed, could mean a change in the treatment of both animals and workers.
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Eleven WiFi Click boards, each one with a different module and features - it can be hard to choose the right one. That is why we have made this overview of WiFi Click boards for you.
By the end of the list, you'll know which one fits your project the best.
WiFi NINA click
WiFi NINA click is equipped with the state-of-the-art NINA-W132 module from u-
This WiFi module integrates a powerful dual 32bit MCU and a radio for wireless communication.
- Easily configured with the u-
bloxs-center software, using AT commands
- The WiFi module integrates a powerful dual 32bit MCU
- Offers a complete WiFi stack
WiFi 7 click
WiFi 7 click, optimized for low-power IoT applications, with a module that has a Cortus APS3 32-bit processor. This should be your choice if you are building a wearable or small hand-held device.
This 32-bit processor performs many of the MAC functions, including but not limited to association, authentication, power management, security key management, and more.
- Optimized for low-power IoT applications
- The onboard module has a Cortus APS3 32-bit processor
- This processor performs many of the MAC functions: authentication, power management, security key management and more
WiFi 6 click
WiFi 6 click comes with a module that has a fully integrated radio and 32-bit microcontroller. This makes it ideal for embedded applications. If you are building a device that requires low-power wireless TCP/IP connectivity, this is the Click board™ for you.
In WiFi client mode, the WF121 radio core automatically powers on the RF circuitry only when needed. The WiFi core processors support automatic sleep modes when not communicating actively, allowing very low idle consumption.
- Fully integrated radio and 32-bit microcontroller
mikroProgconnector allows updating the firmware
- WiFi client mode
WiFi 5 click
WiFi 5 click features Gainspan's GS1500M 802.11b/g/n Low Power Wi-Fi module with a PCB trace antenna. The click is suited for battery powered applications, due to its multiple power modes: standby, sleep, deep sleep).
The onboard module supports WiFi PHY rates up to 72.2 Mbps and is fully compliant with 802.11b/g/n and meets worldwide regulatory requirements.
- Multiple power modes: standby, sleep, deep sleep
- A PCB trace antenna
- WiFi PHY rates up to 72.2 Mbps
WiFi 4 click
WiFi 4 click carries SPWF01SA, a complete standalone WiFi module with a single-chip 802.11 b/g/n transceiver, a 32-bit STM32 MCU, along with a built-in 2.4 GHz ISM band antenna.
The 14 additional GPIO pins that line the edges of the board have alternate functions like SPI, ADC, I2C, DAC (although access to those functions depends on the firmware version loaded in the module).
- Built-in 2.4 GHz ISM band antenna
- A 32-bit STM32 MCU
- 1.5 MB of internal flash
- 64 KB of RAM
WiFi 3 click
WiFi 3 click is a complete self-contained WiFi solution carrying the ESP8266 module with a system on a chip.
The Standby power consumption of < 1.0mW is ideally suited for IoT projects and devices that need long battery life.
The module supports standard IEEE802.11 b/g/n agreement and has an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack.
- Easy to integrate it with sensors and actuators through its GPIOs
- Connect a whole device to the internet with minimal development time
- Features a PCB trace antenna
WiFi 2 click
WiFi2 click features the HLK-M30 WiFi module with a built-in TCP/IP protocol stack. WiFi2 click can be set up both as a TCP/IP client or server. You can configure it with either a static or dynamic IP address.
WiFi2 click supports standard security authentication systems (WEP64/WEP128/ TKIP/ AES, WEP/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK); as well as multiple network protocols (TCP/UDP/ DHCP/DNS). All these features make WiFi2 click ideal for home automation applications, remote controls, telemetry etc.
- Built-in TCP/IP protocol stack
- supports standard security authentication systems
WiFi ESP click
WiFi ESP click can function in both AP (Access Point) WiFi mode, as well as in WiFi client mode. The click brings easy implementation and usage.
The module supports the following network protocols: IPv4/TCP/UDP/HTTP/FTP. Thanks to this the click can operate as a client device requesting a file from a file server device (FTP - file transfer protocol) in local network systems, or request a web page via the internet (IP/TCP/HTTP). It can also be used as a small web server, for example, a wireless weather station prototype, etc.
- Functions as Access Point and as WiFi client mode
- The module supports these network protocols: IPv4/TCP/UDP/HTTP/FTP
WiFi PLUS click
WiFi PLUS click features MRF24WB0MA – 2.4GHz, IEEE
The combination of the MRF24WB0MA and MCW1001 results in support for IEEE Standard 802.11 and IP services.
- Integrated PCB antenna with a range up to 400m
- Low power consumption (250 µA in sleep mode)
WiFly click
WiFly click features the well-known RN131 from Microchip. With preloaded firmware and built-in networking stacks, the integration of the WiFly click is really easy.
Another great thing is that users with a beginner-level of knowledge can use this click to set up a home network. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) protocol on the Click board is designed for an easy and secure establishment of wireless home networks.
- Preloaded firmware
- Built-in networking stacks
- Easy to set-up a home network, even for beginners
CC3100 click
CC3100 click carries the successor of the highly popular CC3000 module from Texas Instruments. Its claim to fame was that it simplified WiFi for embedded developers by integrating multiple Internet Protocols and a Wifi driver with a simple API.
CC3100 inherits all these benefits, and on top of that, adds an updated protocol stack (support for 802.11n) and cutting-edge security features (TSL encryption, hardware crypto-engine and more).
CC3100 click also has a 2.4GHz PCB antenna.
- Sophisticated power optimization features
- Powerful on-chip crypto engine
- CC3100 can function either as an access point, a station (connects to a router), or a node in a P2P connection
Brief Overview
|WiFi NINA
|WiFi 7 click
|WiFi 6 click
|WiFi 5 click
|WiFi 4 click
|WiFi 3 click
|WiFi 2 click
|WiFi ESP click
|WiFi PLUS click
|WiFly click
|CC3100 click
We hope that you found this overview useful. Next time you are searching for that perfect WiFi click, you'll know where to look for guidance. Let us know if you think we should do another post for a different category of Click boards™.
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YouTube prankster Kanghua Ren, who filled the center of an Oreo cookie with toothpaste and offered it to an unsuspecting homeless man in Barcelona, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for violating that man's moral integrity. Ren was also ordered to pay the victim 20,000 euros (or roughly $22,400), given that Ren's videos about the stunt had earned him 2,000 euros, the judge noted. Finally the court ordered that Ren's YouTube and social media channels be shuttered for five years.
That said, The New York Times reports that Ren is unlikely to serve any time because Spanish law typically lets first-time offenders in nonviolent crimes go if the sentence falls under two years. Ren's YouTube channel still appears to be online — with his most recent video, a Fortnite stream, being posted just two weeks ago.
"I do things to mount a show," Ren said in court by way of defense, per the Times. "People like what is morbid."
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A Spanish court gave Kanghua Ren, known as ReSet, a 15-month prison term and ordered him to pay his victim, a homeless man in Barcelona, about $22,300 in compensation.
Creator Who Conducted Cruel Oreo Prank On Homeless Man Gets Jail Sentence, 5-Year YouTube Ban - Tubefilter
YouTube prankster Kanghua Ren, who conducted a cruel stunt in 2017 that caught the ire of social media, has been sentenced to jail. Ren, who filled the center of an Oreo cookie with toothpaste and offered it to an unsuspecting homeless man in Barcelona, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison...
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Hussain bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was decapitated by the forces of Caliph Yazid I, an event commemorated by Muslims as Aashurah, today (680). Also, the army of Charles Martel turned back the Moors at Tours (732), English soldiers killed 600 Irish soldiers and civilians after a three-month siege at Dún an Ói (1580), the Ndyuka people of Suriname gained autonomy in a treaty with Dutch colonial officials (1760), at least 20,000 people died as the Great Hurricane swept across the Caribbean (1780), the Naval School, now the U.S. Naval Academy, opened with 50 students and seven professors (1845), William Lassell discovered Neptune's largest moon, Triton (1846), the original cornerstone was laid for the University of the South at Sewanee, Tennessee (1860), Carlos Céspedes issued the Grito de Yara, proclaiming Cuba's independence (1868), the Wuchang Uprising led to the demise of Qing Dynasty, the last Imperial court in China (1911), President Woodrow Wilson triggered the explosion of the Gamboa Dike, completing construction of the Panama Canal (1913), 7 people died as a bomb exploded aboard a United Airlines 247 near Chesterton, Indiana, the first proven act of sabotage in commercial aviation history (1933), the Munich Agreement ceded the Sudetenland to Nazi Germany (1938), Japanese military police arrested and tortured 57 civilians after a British commando raid on the port at Singapore, an event remembered as the Double Tenth Incident (1943), the Mutual Defense Treaty between U.S. and South Korea was signed in Washington, D.C. (1953), President Dwight Eisenhower apologized to Ghanian Finance Minister Komla Agbeli Gbdemah, who had been refused service in a Dover, Delaware restaurant, on the same day a fire erupted at Britain's Windscale nuclear plant (1957), France ceded the Bizerte naval base to Tunisia (1963), the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Summer Olympics was broadcast live worldwide for the first time by geosynchronous satellite relay (1964), the Outer Space Treaty took effect (1967), Fiji gained independence (1970), the London Bridge reopened in Lake Havasu City, Arizona (1971), 3500 people died as a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck El Asnam, Algeria (1980), 41 people died when rebels shot down a Lignes Aériennes Congolaises Boeing 727 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (1998), 110 people died when a suicide bomber drove a truck into a crowd in Orakzai, Afghanistan (2008), Armenia and Turkey signed an agreement to open their borders (2009), and the Netherlands Antilles dissolved with Curaçao and Sint Maarten becoming two new constituent countries and with the other islands becoming special municipalities within the Netherlands (2010). And 103 people were killed when two bombs exploded outside the Ankara Central railway station in Turkey (2015).
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The Indian Defense Ministry's Sixth Land and Naval Defense Systems Exhibition held in New Delhi last month showcased newly inducted equipment by the country's navy and army. Defexpo 2010 saw over 650 companies from around the world display their products and systems for possible acquisition by India's military.
But the indigenously developed Shaurya missile, capable of being fired underwater by Indian submarines, was the pièce de résistance of the exhibition. The missile is a canister-launched, solid-fuelled hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical weapon capable of carrying a payload of conventional or nuclear warheads.
With a range of 700 to 1,900 kilometers, the trajectory of the missile, unlike ballistic missiles, can be preprogrammed to make it difficult for anti-missile systems to intercept.
Using conventional fuel-air explosive warheads, the missile can cause devastation similar to that of a mini-nuke. The missile has been optimized for the Indian nuclear submarine program, represented by the nuclear-powered INS Arihant submarine.
The formal induction of MiG-29K maritime fighter planes by Indian Defense Minister A.K. Anthony on Feb.19 is expected to strengthen the Indian navy's air arm. The aircraft, nicknamed Black Panther, will be part of the 303 Squadron and will fly from the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, presently under modernization in Russia.
In the interim period, the MiGs will be tasked for defense duties off the west coast of India. The twin-engine aircraft, capable of covering a tactical radius of around 2,000 kilometers and fitted with beyond-visual-range missiles, will provide potent air cover to the naval fleet in the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. The aircraft is also capable of air-to-air refueling, which enhances the time on task.
The maritime strike capabilities of India, deep into the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, have leapt to a new level with the combined strengths of the Navy's MiG-29Ks and Sea Harriers, and the Jaguars and Sukhoi SU-30MKI fighters of the Indian Air Force. That is in addition to the existing maritime surveillance aircraft types IL-38, TU-142 and the maritime Dornier-228.
A dedicated naval satellite for the Indian Navy is ready for launch by the Indian Space Research Organization this year. The satellite will further improve existing surveillance and net-centric communications in the Indian Ocean region between the navy's ships, submarines and aircraft.
INS Arihant, the indigenously produced nuclear-powered SSBN submarine, left the Indian port of Vishakhapatnam for sea trials in the Indian Ocean on Feb. 25. Two more submarines of the same class are being produced and will be inducted for trials in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
India's Defense Ministry took over the Hindustan Shipyard Limited in the port city of Vishakhapatnam this year to augment its submarine production program. Generous assistance and partnerships with the Russian government are also aiding India's future naval production programs. The political guidance of Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is visible in this sphere.
The induction of the Akula-II class of SSN submarines from Russia is apace and the first submarine will be in India in June, christened the INS Chakra. The hunter-killer submarine is one of the quietest in the world today. The Russian government is keen to continue its military relationship with India, with a visit from Putin to New Delhi scheduled this month.
A new facet of India's defense diplomacy has been Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Feb. 27, at the invitation of the Saudi king, to discuss ways to combat terror affecting both nations. The visit is a first by an Indian prime minister in 28 years.
The Saudi government surprised Singh with a red carpet welcome at Riyadh airport, accompanied by the entire Cabinet. An extradition treaty and a plan to train Saudi naval officers in India are being finalized. Cooperation in the energy sector and protection of sea lanes vital to both countries were also on the agenda.
India's maritime clout is finally emerging in the Indian Ocean region after determined displays in anti-piracy patrols and humanitarian assistance in the aftermath of the 2007 tsunami.


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STATE COLLEGE -- Daryll Clark did some heavy lifting to win his first competition of the year, though it had nothing to do with the starting quarterback job at Penn State.
Not surprisingly, much of the talk before Clark and three of his Nittany Lion teammates won a charity strength and conditioning contest this past weekend was about football. Two of Happy Valley's biggest summer questions are: What will the offense look like this fall? Who will coach Joe Paterno tab as starting quarterback?
Clark and his chief rival for the job, Pat Devlin, are preparing for anything with preseason drills starting in three weeks, having spent much of the offseason splitting time at QB during unofficial workouts with receivers.
"I feel like it's important that they get timing from both of us, because I don't know what's going to happen," said Clark, the top backup to Anthony Morelli the last two seasons. "It might be him, it might be me, it might be both of us, so it's important that we get it both down."
No one in a blue-and-white uniform is divulging much about what the offense might look like once the Nittany Lions take the field for the season opener Aug. 30 against Coastal Carolina. There has been talk about reverting to more of a spread-style attack, similar to the offense run successfully by athletic QB Michael Robinson in 2005.
The playbook on display at the spring game in April didn't offer many clues, though a couple new plays have been added in the offseason, Devlin said.
"We don't know anything," said redshirt freshman running back Stephfon Green. "We have to go to training camp first."
Getting timing down is key to any offense, but especially one in which a new quarterback will call the shots for a team that figures to be one of the top challengers to favorite Ohio State in the Big Ten.
At least Clark and Devlin have the luxury of having a veteran offensive line and a talented receiving trio in Derrick Williams, Deon Butler and Jordan Norwood.
Opportunity has motivated Clark to step up his offseason routine.
"When you see that light, it turns on, once you have the opportunity to run the offense, to do something that you've always wanted to do since you've been here, it just elevates you," Clark said.
Other members of Clark's winning team at the player-organized "Lift for Life" competition Friday were linebacker Josh Hull and tight ends Greg Miskinis and Mickey Shuler. They defeated 23 other four-player teams in the event that raised money for the Kidney Cancer Association. NOTES: Backup linebacker Navorro Bowman was one of four players who began working out with the team again this summer after getting suspended for off-field issues. Bowman said Friday he's cleared to play come fall, though team spokesman Jeff Nelson said there has been no official change to their playing status. Bowman could compete for a starting job if cleared, especially with Dan Connor gone to the NFL and Sean Lee sidelined for the season with a knee injury.


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Entry Control Points – Are They Really Needed?
After considerable thought and reviewing the Democratic party's position on building the wall along the Southern border, it seems only appropriate to discontinue interviewing and inspecting foreigners entering the United States through airports. If we don't need to do this on the borders, why waste money doing it at the airports?
When anyone enters (or returns to) the United States through an airport, they must stop at a checkpoint, show their passport, and answer any questions posed by the Customs and Border Protection Officer. This is precisely what any barrier on the Southern Border would do – it would create a means of forcing people to use the entry control points and enter the United States legally.
While some people would continue to try to cross illegally – and some will succeed – the vast majority will not. Most people will realize that to enter the United States, they must do so legally.
While Democrats are claiming that building a wall is racist, they wholeheartedly support the security measures for both in and out bound travelers using airports. Could it be that they use airports too? They want the airports secure for their personal safety but couldn't care less about the average citizen's safety.
In fact, when the parents of people who were slain by illegal aliens tried to meet with several Democratic members of Congress, they were turned away. While most Democrats are on record as supporting the building of a wall, they would rather see Americans killed by illegal aliens than let President Trump claim credit for getting it built. These politicians need to go – they don't have your best interests in mind, only their own.
Who comes in through the Southern Border? Mexicans and other Central Americans mostly; however, an increasing number of people from the third world, including Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, are flying to Mexico in order to enter through the Southern border. We know that there are people who wish to do us harm, including drug runners, gang members, and terrorists have entered the United States through the Southern border – and continue to do so. We must have a means of keeping them out.
So, if a wall is a bad idea, let's just build several checkpoints that will be manned by Customs and Border Protection, who will process those wishing to enter the United States in the same manner they would in an airport. To ensure nobody enters illegally or brings anything into the United States that we don't want in our country, we must do exactly what is done at the airports – we need barriers to funnel the people toward the entry control points, instead of a wall to keep them out. If all their papers are in order, they have no communicable diseases, are not felons and have not previously been removed from our country, they should be admitted in accordance with our current laws.
Democrats cannot have it both ways. If security is paramount for people
entering the United States through international terminals in airports, it must
be at least equally important on the borders. Building formidable barriers and
entry control points along the southern border isn't racist, it's simply one
more method of keeping our country safe and it's the right thing to do.
John W. Collick Jr. is a 100% disabled and retired Marine First Sergeant and a Republican candidate for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in the 2020 election.
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April 24, 2019 | Press Release
It's Time for a Military Vet to Represent a Military Community
"He knows nothing and thinks he knows everything. That points clearly to a political career." George Bernard Shaw.
Suffolk resident John Collick is announcing today that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Virginia's 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Collick is a newcomer to politics, after serving our nation for over 35 years combined in the Marine Corps, as a contractor, and as a government employee. Except for about one year as an Immigration Officer, he served as an Intelligence Specialist during his entire adult life, working at all levels of the Intelligence Community.
As an Intelligence Specialist, he worked on high priority missions, including the International Port Security Program for the U.S. Coast Guard; the Syrian Refugee Vetting Process for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services; and an Asymmetrical Threat Methodology for the United States Standing Joint Forces Headquarters, Homeland Security, in Norfolk. With extensive knowledge of the Middle East, he was recruited into the private sector to work on a Defense Intelligence Agency Contract as the HUMINT Issues Manager for Yemen. These projects are in addition to his Marine Corps career as a Signals Intelligence Collector, Linguist, and Analyst.
Collick explained, "I am utterly disgusted with the performance of our Legislature – particularly today, as the Democratic majority votes in "lock step," not based on what our country needs, but on whether an issue will help or hinder the President. I pledge that I will always vote on the specific issue at hand, without considering the political impact on the President – positive or negative. When I consider an issue, I will always ask myself, "how would I vote if the other party had the Presidency" and then cast my vote accordingly."
If elected, several of Mr. Collick's priorities for the families of Virginia's 3rd Congressional District include:
- Providing the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security with the resources necessary to protect United States at home and our interests abroad.
- Working with area educators, employers, and local leaders to reduce the unemployment rate in the 3rd Congressional District from 7%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, to the national rate of 3.8%.
- Ensuring the rights and freedoms identified in the Constitution can be enjoyed by all Americans, without abridgement by any state, local, or municipal government.
- Enacting a school voucher program for children in underperforming schools and school districts, particularly in low-income and inner-city neighborhoods.
Will John Collick take any money from special interests? "While I prefer not to take money from special interest groups," he explained, "without the necessary grassroots support, no candidate can run a successful campaign without doing so."
If you know John Collick, you know that nobody can buy his vote. He says, "As I meet and talk to voters in the area, they find that I'm genuine. They realize I only want what's good for America and I don't believe the current crop of politicians is doing a good job. Therefore, as I meet citizens of the 3rd Congressional District, I'm confident we'll be able to win and do our part to stop the movement toward a Socialist nation seems to be taking hold right now."
John Collick is a pro-term limits candidate and if elected (and reelected), whether a term limits bill is passed or not, he will serve no more than four terms in office.
For more information about John Collick and the campaign, please visit www.collick4congress.com.