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Everyone deserves a nice and relaxing vacation. But this sometimes isn't the case because of the stress that comes with planning a vacation.
Having an expert travel agent by your side allows you to enjoy your holiday without worrying about That Planning Part.
For example, if you're planning a trip to Europe from India, you need to plan at every stage. From applying for a Schengen visa in India to booking a flight there's a lot to do. And that's where a travel agent comes into the picture — if you want to skip the planning part.
I know I often discourage the idea of hiring a travel agent and endorse self-planning, sometimes, there's an exception. For example, I have written this blog on top travel agents in New Delhi to choose from — because I am from Delhi, and I know a few trusted agencies.
Moving further, in this blog too, I will share with you some of the top benefits you enjoy if you choose to hire a travel agent to plan your vacation.
Benefits Of Hiring A Travel Agent
1) They are experienced
Travel agents are experienced when it comes to travelling. This is their field. They send thousands of travellers every year to various destinations across the world. They have personal experience in transiting most of the world's major airports.
This extra experience can be beneficial to you. It can help you save time and money and even see things that you could not have found on Google.
Working with an experienced travel agent can make a huge difference to your holiday.
2) In-depth knowledge
Travel agents have in-depth knowledge not only about tourist destinations across the world, but they also know the nitty-gritty of travelling, and how to make it as fun as possible.
Travel agents continuously educate themselves to make their client's holidays and travel plans the best way possible.
They achieve this by attending ongoing educational training in changing travel trends, attending consortium sales meetings, and reading materials and staying up-to-date on consumer trends.
3) They save you time
Planning a trip requires a lot of time because you have to search for valuable information online to make your holiday more exciting. This usually involves looking for the best locations to visit or hotels to stay in and this can take a considerable amount of time.
Aside from that, you also need to book for flights or trains and ensure that you find the best flight deals to Tokyo, if you are planning to visit Tokyo.
To avoid all these hassles, the best thing you need to do is hire an expert travel agent to plan your holiday. An experienced travel agent will look after all the necessary planning aspects to ensure that you enjoy your vacation.
4) Personalized service
A professional travel agent will always listen to the client's needs, wants, and dreams because they want the client's trip to be a success.
You may approach the agent with a certain vacation on your list, but they may show even a better one that didn't even cross your mind. What the travel agency does is that they basically take what they hear from the client and create a travel experience that suits the client and the type of trip the client is taking. And that's what differentiates a good travel company to a bad one.
While hiring a travel agency make sure they're best in class. Hiring an innovative travel agent is more important than hiring a cheaper one. Here's a great report you may want to see to find out how some of the top travel agencies in the world are doing statistically.
5) You will enjoy round the clock assistance
Taking a vacation is a dream come true for many travelers. However, life is uncertain, and something bad might happen on your vacation that you never expected. These are the times when an experienced travel agent will come to your rescue.
To resolve any transportation issue or meet your accommodation need in an emergency situation, a professional travel agent will always provide you assistance.
5) You will enjoy some added perks
Travel agents who book many holidays can access perks that you might not have access to. That's because the travel agents have built a solid relationship with hotel chains, airlines, and even cruise lines.
Whether it's reservations at a nice resort or room upgrade, travel agents usually add perks into your vacation plan.
If you are placing a trip for a special occasion such as an anniversary or marriage proposal, a travel agent has access to the people or resources to help you plan the event.
6) It can save you money
Since the travel agents have experience when it comes to booking trips, they can help you save money while travelling.
For instance, they have access to vacation deals that may save you money. They also know the economical days to fly and when a client should book a flight.
Furthermore, they have connections in many areas so you can easily access some exclusive travel discounts.
Travel agencies can use their established association or even bargaining power to negotiate for lower rates and provide more favorable travel facilities which otherwise you wouldn't have acquired on your own.
7) Stress-free traveling
Whenever you are planning a trip, your main aim is to have a trip full of fun. But this may not be easy if you decide to plan your trip yourself. You could end up forgetting crucial documents. This is where the travel agents come in. Other than scheduling your trip, they will also ensure that you have the proper documentation.
The travel agents plan your trip from scratch and all you ought to do is follow the plan that's prepared for you. Anything can go wrong in your trip that you least expected. But knowing that there's an agent who will be there for you anytime you need assistance can make you feel at peace. And you will enjoy your trip.
So if you want an exciting stress-free trip then save yourself the headache by hiring the services of a travel agent.
Hiring a professional travel agent is the best thing that you can do to ensure you have wonderful travel experience. There are many benefits you will enjoy if you choose to work with a travel agent. The travel agents will plan your entire trip according to your needs.
Many travelers work with travel agents because of the time and cost savings they offer. Other than the benefits mentioned above, there are many more benefits of working with a travel agent.
So if you want your trip to be more memorable, don't hesitate to contact a traveling agent.
Got more reasons for hiring a travel agent? Want to share a rewarding travel experience? Spill in the comments below.


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What to Know
- Fifty years ago, in the early morning hours of June 28, 1969, police raided the Stonewall Inn,a gay bar in Greenwich Village
- Tensions erupted into protests. For the next two nights there were fires; there were arrests; there was mass chaos - and escalating violence
- Ultimately, the demonstrations would become the catalyst for the modern LGBTQ rights movement -- in the United States and across the globe
Lady Gaga paid a special visit to New York City's Stonewall Inn, helping mark 50 years since the uprising that catalyzed the modern LGBTQ rights movement in a way that only the versatile and colorful global superstar can.
Gaga dropped by the legendary tavern Friday afternoon — exactly five decades to the day of the infamous NYPD raid that ignited tensions and fiery protests in city streets for days and ultimately spurred the birth of the movement for gay rights both in the United States and around the world.
"It makes me cry. I am so emotional today," a visibly teary Gaga, wearing jean shorts, a rainbow jacket and glistening red thigh-high boots, told the crowd.
"This community has fought and continued to fight a war of acceptance, a war of tolerance — and the most relentless bravery. You are the definition of courage, do you know that? This is a celebration of all of you in every single way."
"I really, really hope you celebrate every inch of who you are today," she told the crowd.
Gaga was just one of a handful of celebs and public figures to make an appearance at the event commemorating the uprising that sparked the modern gay rights movement. Chelsea Clinton, Donatella Versace, Whoopi Goldberg and Chirlane McCray all spoke to the crowd.
Alicia Keys teamed up with "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner Bob the Drag Queen for a performance of "Girl on Fire." Keys also performed Cyndi Lauper's anthem "True Colors."
"We want equality. We want to be free," Keys said before ending her performance with "Empire State of Mind."
"I love you. We're in this together. May we continue to fight for tolerance," Keys told the crowd.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio also spoke to the crowd later in the evening, annoucning that Friday would be called Stonewall Day and pledging that the city will be the first in the world to build statues commemorating "trans heroes who helped fight for the liberation of everybody."
Taylor Swift made her own surprise appearance at the Greenwich Village bar earlier this month, singing "Shake It Off" and her new single "You Need to Calm Down." Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden also paid a visit to Stonewall ahead of the 50th anniversary commemoration.
In 2016, days before the 47th anniversary, then-President Barack Obama named the iconic Stonewall Inn a national monument for gay rights, the first ever such designation for an LGBT site. He said the monument would "tell the story."
Elsewhere in the city on Friday, performances by LGBTQ choruses from around the country rocked Times Square and Hugh Jackman sang "You Will Be Found" from the musical Dear Evan Hansen, alongside the Gay Men's Chorus at Madison Square Garden.
A drag queen march also started in Tompkins Square Park, and headed toward the Village Friday evening.
On Saturday, the night before NYC's famed Pride Parade steps off along Fifth Avenue, tune into News 4 at 7 p.m. for a 30-minute special on what happened at Stonewall, what has happened since -- and where we go from here.

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Latest situation update on p ramorum
3 November 2016
This report details the current situation regarding Phytophthora ramorum in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The figures below are based on larch species (other hosts are not included as part of this report). Where specified 'FC' woodland refers to woodland and forest owned and managed by the Forestry Commission and 'non-FC' refers to privately owned woodland and forest. WGWE refers to Welsh Government Woodlands Estate.


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A five-year-old girl and her mother were among 71 people who died when a Russian passenger plane crashed near Moscow shortly after taking off.
Nadezhda Krasova, five, the youngest victim in the crash, died along with her mother Oksana Krasova, 32, after the Antonov An-148 airliner broke up in mid-air, according to eyewitness reports.
The Saratov Airlines regional jet disappeared from radar screens a few minutes after departing from the capital's Domodedovo Airport.
The plane crashed, with 65 passengers and six crew aboard, just a few minutes after setting off Orsk, a city in the Urals, around 1,000 miles southeast of Moscow.
Like many of the victims, Nadezhda and her mother were from Orsk, in Orenburg region, which will mark a day of mourning on Monday.
Also among the dead were Evgeny Livanov, 12, and Ilya Poletayev, 17, according to local reports. Stewardesses Anastasia Slavinskaya, 29, and Viktoria Koval, 21, and second pilot Sergey Gambaryan, 34, also died.
Other passengers who died included Ulyana Son, 28, Kriskentia Alexeenko, 25, and doctor Lyudmila Kovchuga, 53, also died.
The governor of the Orenburg region, where the plane was flying to, told Russian media that 'more than 60 people' on board the plane were from the region.
However, Russian sources said foreigners from Switzerland, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan were also on the doomed flight. A British embassy spokesman said they were not aware of any British victims.
Aviation website FlightRadar reported the aircraft was last measured falling at a rate of 22,000ft per minute.
Fragments from the Antonov An-148 airliner were found in the Ramenskoye area, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the airport. Footage on state television showed them strewn across a snowy field with no buildings nearby.
Transport Minister Maxim Sokolov said Sunday afternoon that 'judging by everything, no one has survived this crash.' Russia's Investigative Committee said all possible causes were being explored.
The crew did not report any problems prior to the plane falling out of the sky, Russian sources say.
'No reports about technical malfunctions were received from the plane's crew,' said Svetlana Petrenko of the Russian Investigative Committee which has launched a criminal investigation into the crash.
Airport staff in Moscow were tonight being quizzed over the way the plane was prepared for its flight, she said.
'Investigators are questioning employees of Moscow's Domodedovo airport who were engaged to prepare the plane for the flight.
'A similar inspection is conducted at the airport's air traffic control service.'
State television aired a video of the crash site, showing parts of the wreckage in the snow.
The plane crash left a crater more than 8ft deep and 60ft in diameter, but debris was said to be scattered over more than a half-mile radius.
'I heard a noise… like a roar. It was quite unusual,' an eyewitness called Alexey said.
'You know, it sounds very strange when no one is around when you hear such an unusual roar…
'I put on my shoes and rushed outside.
'And I saw…an explosion. So big, there was such a cloud.
'Mushroom-shaped, like a nuclear explosion in miniature. The fragments were flying, burning.
'One of them flew right onto me.'
And remarkable CCTV footage appears to show the moment of the devastating An-148 crash.
From a distance, overlooking a snowy landscape the camera suddenly picks up a fireball and trail of smoke and flames either at or close to ground level.
It is unclear if this is the main body of the aircraft or a part but it moves at terrifying speed over the winter landscape.
The footage may give vital clues to crash experts seeking an explanation for the tragedy.
At the crash site, the debris is mainly small pieces strewn over a large area, while the bodies of passengers and crew are 'unrecognizable', say Russian officials.
The authorities are preparing DNA tests for grieving relatives in order to be able to match to the mangled remains of the victims.
Meanwhile, a couple has revealed how they cheated death after deciding to change their tickets at the last minute because a new car wasn't ready.
Businessman Maxim Kolomeytsev, who turned 35 today, and his girlfriend Nazezha, 25, had tickets for the doomed flight.
'I lost 10,000 roubles (£125) on making the change, but we've got our lives,' he said.
'I wanted to celebrate my birthday with my relatives in Orsk,' he said.
But he also intended to buy himself a car in his home city to mark his 35th birthday.
He said: 'The car was delayed. The showroom said it wasn't ready.
'We had bought the tickets for me and my girlfriend. But when I found out the car was not ready I delayed the trip by a week.'
A video filmed by local boys showed wreckage in the snow and debris was found spread over a 'large area'. One source added: 'It appears the plane began to fall apart in the sky.'
An emergencies ministry source told Interfax: 'The plane crashed near the village of Argunovo. The crew and passengers had no chance.
'The plane vanished from radar minutes after taking off from Domodedovo Airport in Moscow.'
Russia has seen record high snowfalls in recent days and visibility was reportedly poor at the time of the crash.
However, investigators are likely to be looking for other explanations if witness reports are correct that the aircraft suffered a catastrophic structural failure in mid-air.
Russian President Vladimir Putin put off a planned trip to Sochi in order to closely monitor the investigation.
Putin was to meet Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Monday in the Black Sea resort, where the president has an official residence.
Instead, Abbas will meet with Putin in Moscow in the latter part of Monday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian news agencies.
The An-148 was developed by Ukraine's Antonov company in the early 2000s and manufactured in both Ukraine and Russia.
Russian state news agency Tass said the plane that crashed had been flying since 2010, with a two-year break because of a shortage of parts.
The plane was ordered by Rossiya Airlines, a subsidiary of Aeroflot, but was put into storage between 2015 and 2017 because of the parts shortage.
Tass reported that it re-entered service for Saratov Airlines in February 2017.
Initial Russian reports blamed the weather or human error, but it was unclear how these squared with claims that the plane broke up in the sky.
Russian media reported that the emergency services were unable to reach the crash site by road and that rescue workers walked to the scene on foot.
Emergency services said in a statement that more than 150 rescue workers were deployed to the site.
A source at Domodedovo, Moscow's second largest airport, told agencies that the plane disappeared from radars within two minutes of take-off.
Prosecutors have opened an investigation into Saratov Airlines following the crash.
Shabby equipment and poor supervision had plagued Russian civil aviation for years after the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union, but its safety record has improved markedly in recent years.
The last large-scale crash in Russia occurred on December 25, 2016, when a Tu-154 operated by the Russian Defense Ministry on its way to Syria crashed into the Black Sea minutes after take-off from the southern Russian city of Sochi.
All 92 people on board were killed in a crash that was later blamed on pilot error.
The plane was carrying Russia's famed Red Army Choir who had been due to give a concert to Russian troops in Syria.
In March 2016, a Boeing 737-800 flown by FlyDubai crashed while landing at Rostov-on-Don, killing all 62 people aboard.
An onboard bomb destroyed a Russian Metrojet airliner soon after taking off from Egypt's Sharm al-Sheikh resort, killing 224 people in October 2015.
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Tonight we held our first class in our new Hispanic Pastor's Training Center. Antonio Lopez, our Northwest Field Coordinator, started teaching "Methods of Bible Study and Rules for Interpretation" with eight students. The course is the first in a series of ten courses designed to equip Hispanic pastors to successfully lead their churches.
Soon a second center will open in Sacramento with classes taught by Tony Campos, our Field Coordinator for Northern California. Eventually we hope to open a third center in Central Mexico.


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Tuesday 27 March 2018
Allsorts Challenge - Week 460 - Black and White only....
I stuck totally to just black and white and am so pleased I finally managed to play along at Allsorts. Still suffering from a loss of mojo here so thought it might be best if I try to enter some of my favourite challenges, without sitting for hours pondering and dithering about.
I used:
- 5.5" x 4.25" white card blank, tent style
- next I trimmed a piece of white card for the image panel, an eighth of an inch smaller all round than the card front
- then die cut the bottom edge of the panel three quarters of an inch shorter using a Lawn Fawn 'Stitched Scallops' edge die
- trimmed a black and white striped piece of paper from the Back to Basics 'Monochrome' paper pack down to the original size of the image panel. A strip just for the bottom would have done but no way will I ever get through all the patterned paper here as I don't use it much these days - so I could afford to be liberal
- next used the Misti and Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink to stamp the water scene followed by the sun in the sky. It was a little tricky as the stamps are from a NBUS set by 'Stamp-It' called 'Luscious Landscapes' and they're made of unmounted grey rubber. I used a combination of a piece of acetate with a grid of squares printed on to get the alignment right and a couple of test stampings onto scrap paper
- added the sentiment using the Misti with that piece of acetate again plus Memento 'Tuxedo Black' ink and a sentiment from the Simon Says Stamp set called 'Handwritten Borders'
- final stage was to glue the image panel to the patterned paper before then gluing them to the card front - that way you do get a chance to do any adjustments if you're a gnat's whisker out :)
This didn't start out to be a 'Thinking of you' card - but, once I was at the point of picking a sentiment, things were a bit limited. That'll 'larn me' to leave a comment on the lovely Kath's blog in which I said something along the lines of such cards not always needing either 'Sympathy' or similar sentiments. But, the gap was crying out for a sentiment and all my other 'long and squiggly ones' just didn't look as balanced. Plus, the scene seemed to lend itself to the sentiment anyhow - there, just talked myself into it.
And here's a prompt folks - I'm so mad I'd kick myself but then I'd fall over! From 25th to the end of each month it's always Rudolph Days over at ScrappyMo's - and this month's challenge is already rolling along. I wanna be there on Thursday and you still have plenty of time to play!
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Fabulous Di! - I have yet to make mineReplyDelete
Your card is fantastic. I was thinking about entering this challenge too. I'd love to see you win!ReplyDelete
Just stunning Di, beautiful stamping and design, many thanks for joining us at Allsorts challenge this week. My mojo is missing as well, lurking in some hospital corridor no doubt so hows about a bit of tropical sunshine for the pair of us?ReplyDelete
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Oh WOW - love this monochrome scene. Very tranquil. For what it's worth, I think the sentiment goes perfectly.ReplyDelete
Hugs, Sarn xxx
You made a lovely scene and it does not need more. It's great as it is!ReplyDelete
Lia xx
What a fantastic scene you've created here Di. I love the sentiment too.ReplyDelete
Sue xx
Wow, what a fabulous card, I love the scene, so peaceful and elegant!ReplyDelete
Gorgeous. Works great with that sentiment. Loving the black and white. HugzReplyDelete
This scene stamped in just black ink looks wonderful Di. The contrast of the black and white striped paper and the white stitched scalloped edge of the mat works beautifully, and the long swirly sentiment forming a border finishes it perfectly too. A really elegant card. xReplyDelete
Wonderful card, perfect for our challenge at Allsorts, xxxReplyDelete
This is Fabulous....love the black and white colours theme and that water scene stamp is stunning xxReplyDelete
A super monochrome card Di, The stamp is lovely and looks great with the black and white scheme.ReplyDelete
Jean x
A super design Di, love the scene and the sentiment flows along with the water, great use of the scallop die and striped paper.ReplyDelete
Thank you for joining our 'Black and White' challenge this week at Allsorts.
Kath xx
How wonderful look on this black and white CAS card!! Your design remember me the pirates :) perhaps for the striped Dp and the image. Love it!ReplyDelete
awesome look with the monochromatic colour, black and white is always a stunner :)ReplyDelete
What a wonderful card Di - love the patterned paper borderReplyDelete
Beautiful Di. Black and white is such a classic combo xoxoReplyDelete
Gorgeous card, Di. The image is just beautiful and you did a great job of getting the sun just so. Even the sentiment is perfect for the image. xxReplyDelete
Hi Di,ReplyDelete
firstly thank you so much for choosing my card the other week to showcase.
Sorry I had visitors when you showed it and didn't get time to comment as straight afterwards went to my sister's in Wales as I hadn't seem her for 2 years.
Downside came home with my back trouble from the journey.
Your balck and white card is super and such a lovely design and prefectly created as always.
Love that stamped image too.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Love this image left in the black ink and it is perfect with the black striped DP.ReplyDelete
Great card!
Thanks for the shout out every month for my challenge. It is friends like you that are so appreciated!
That image is perfection for a b/w challenge, Di, and I think you did end up using the perfect sediment to "float" on the water above the lovely scallop and stripey borders! It's a winner in my book!! Hugs, DarnellReplyDelete
A beautiful tranquil scene Di and the sentiment is perfect. The Misti is such a great tool isn't it. BarbxxReplyDelete
So very nice card.ReplyDelete
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sarasin Bridge - Thailand
I know I have been quiet of late, down to a busy summer trying to get a holiday and moving house.
Todays video is taken from my first day of my two week holiday! As you can see it was fighting between, shall i rain? shall I not rain? overcast and windy was not the best way to visit the Sarasin Bridge, but it has been in my sights for some while now. I could not miss the opportunity on my way off the Island. I have always looked at it and thought "how Victorian", but actually it isn not at all, but quite modern.
Unable to cope with the ever growing traffic, and the need to open up mainland Thailand to the Island, a second bridge/highway was built to take the traffic. In keeping with the Thais love of leisure, the bridge has been kept as a tourist attraction as well as servicing motorcycle crossing for locals and anyone who wants to walk it.
I loved my whole experience of the Bridge and the views are outstanding! along with the busy fishing boats. I hope you enjoy my view of the Sarasin Bridge?
Sarasin Bridge, Phuket
Coming from the Thailand mainland in Phang Nga province on Highway 402, you will need to cross a long bridge to reach the famous island of Phuket.
The bridge that originally took everyone over the ocean is named the Sarasin Bridge. It is 660 meters (722 yards) in length and was finished in 1967.
This bridge was in service as the only bridge to Phuket until 2011 when two new bridges were erected beside Sarasin Bridge on the West Side – one going south, one north.
After the new bridge was built, the Sarasin Bridge was then turned into a fishing pier and a place to walk around over the water. The old bridge still stands as a memorial to Phuket history.
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The great eclipse is over, so now what?
On Monday, the visual display of the Sun being totally hidden by the Moon with just a ring of light indicating its presence, was truly spectacular. But just like a throbbing sun burn after a day at the beach, the psychological impact of the eclipse could be with us for much longer.
Patience is the name of the game. Before we decide just what blessings or revelations the Total Solar Eclipse may or may not have brought us, we need to be patient.
If we define success by our expectations and initial experiences, we may be disappointed. But in the long run, the final result may look very different and even better than what we imagined.
Inspiration must be translated into action and grounded into form on the physical plane.
So now that we have taken the time to observe this huge outward astronomical event – it is also the perfect time to reflect inward upon ourselves and observe what areas of our lives that need to be addressed or worked on – even purged – in order to make room for this new cosmic energy.
Let's get to work!
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Big Data Versus Great Stories, And The Winner Is . . .
It's simple. When it's big data versus great stories, great stories win. Thus, when data and stories conflict, stories win. Thus, the biggest challenges to successful application of data analysis are human biases.
Now, almost everyone who reads this will think, "Well, that's their problem, not mine. I know the effect of biases." Guess what? That's a bias. It's called the bias blind spot.
Power Of Stories
Stories have tremendous power. They increase value. They increase social power and status. Yet, stories have dark uses too. They retard change. They retard learning. Stories retard the acceptance of data analysis. This is the base-rate neglect bias.
This power becomes greater when those stories are highly personal. This can take two forms. First, it's the person's own story. Second, the person relates highly to the story.
In the first, it's the story of the person studying finance in college. In the second, it's the story of another who studied finance in college too. Our first person relates to the second. That will cause the first to see more favorable qualities to the second in spite of data to the contrary. That's the fundamental attribution error bias.
Overcoming Great Stories With Data Stories
In general, to overcome great stories when presenting data, one needs great stories too. Two types exist.
The first type counters the entrenched stories in the other person. That means knowing the stories we're up against. Our story might state why the other is false or incomplete.
The second type follows the normal course of any story. It supports the conclusions and recommendations of the data. The story gives life to all three.
Big Data Versus Great Stories
It's easy for data analysts to see power in their data. The more they work them the more they own data. Yet, people overvalue what they own. It's the endowment effect bias.
Therefore, one's enthusiasm for the data will only go so far. It can't overcome the great stories by which another lives though. In the end, the data will also need a great story of their own.


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911 Operator Informs Black Caller That Death Is On The Way
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LITTLE ROCK, AR—Reassuring the man that he would receive an immediate response to his emergency, a 911 operator reportedly informed local black caller Jerry Wardell Tuesday that death was on the way. "Thank you for calling 911, please sit tight and don't worry, first responders will be there to end your life shortly," said the 911 operator after confirming what Wardell looked like, as well as the identities of others present at the emergency situation, in order to arrange for sufficient agents of death to ensure the expiration of every black life present. "We've already dispatched several liquidators into the field, so just remain calm and you should be dead within 10 minutes. If you stay on the line, I'll be able to talk you through your last breaths and make sure that we're able to bring you and your loved ones a swift termination." At press time, the 911 operator was advising the frantic black caller to move to a location where the responding officers would be able to clearly shoot him.


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South Africa will face hosts Australia in the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup on Thursday. The Proteas topped their group with impressive wins over England, Thailand and Pakistan. Their final group game was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
The hosts finished second in their group, having lost to India in the pool stages. India will play England in the other semi-final, but both fixtures are at risk of being washed out. With no reserve day scheduled for the semis, the top ranked teams (ie India and South Africa) will progress to play the final on Sunday.
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting that 5-15mm of rain in Sydney on match day, which would be some sweet irony for a South African cricket team, considering their previous misfortunes with weather at ICC events.
But no team in the world will rest on their laurels thinking their progression is a done deal. And should there be a match (ten overs a side to constitute a game in ICC events), the Proteas will have to make history again if they hope to progress to the final.
Australia have been a dominant force in women's cricket for many years, so it's no surprise that South Africa have never beaten them in a T20i. It should be noted, though, that the two sides have only played each four times in the format ? the last meeting being in 2016.
The Aussies also hold the upperhand in the one-day format, having won 13 and, remarkably, tying a match.
Equally remarkable is that South Africa's batters and bowlers lead the individual stats with Shabnim Ismail topping the wicket-takers? list and Trisha Chetty the run scorers'.
Chloe Tryon said on Tuesday that the Proteas are ready for anything.
"We're pleased with our group stage, we've played really good cricket and the maturity we've shown has been nice to see," said the hard-hitting all-rounder.
"There's going to be a lot of emotion around the semi-final, it's Australia's home ground and we know there's going to be a big crowd.
"We've just got to stay in our space. We want to play the world champions, and we've wanted to play them for a while now.
"To face them in a semi-final is probably the biggest game for us."


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Dear Andrew,
In the February issue of "Buzzing" I read that it is your intention to step down as Editor, writer, layout crew, distributor, Internet site manager, maid-of-all work, etc [have I omitted anything?] at the end of this year.
As someone who has been there, done that, played that game, rode the donkey and bought the video, I am well acquainted with what involves editing, publishing, etc. as regards club activities. Although six years for the VMBC in its infancy, followed immediately by seven years with our YANKEE Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America, were great learning experiences, each in its turn tended toward becoming a regular job.
You need have no regrets. Although there are other members who have done and continue to do their share, you have made the greatest contribution to the NACC, and I am sure there was some sacrifice of personal wants and desires on your part. It is now time for others to step up and continue the pattern you have established. If that sounds a bit oratorical, nevertheless, it is all true.
I'm sure you have taken enough pats on the back and "Great work, old fellow, keep up the good work" compliments to fill a bushel basket. If not, it has not been because you didn't deserve it.
I have made new and lasting friendships. Had it not been for your tip (about six years ago) that Sarah Gamble had started the New Zealand Classic Scooter Club, of which I am now an Associate Member, I would not be in periodic e-mail contact as well as regular snail-mail with her and her husband. They now have about 30 scooters, and I think no two are alike. She is no longer involved as editor of the NZCSC's quarterly newsletter/magazine, but I believe she still keeps a finger in the pie.
My VéloSoleX interests brought me Dave Beare and also John Redding, and although I have not heard from him lately, Les Wright of the Yorkshire Section used to telephone me quite often. He sent me several copies of "The Old Bike Mart", and for a while we had a splash of correspondence.
Please accept my personal thanks for what you have done to make the NACC what it is today, and many thanks for all the help you have extended to me. I am sure you will enjoy your "retirement".
Best regards, as always,
Fred Hirsch
Dear Andrew,
With reference to the article on the SIM by George Smith: Mr John Louis is certainly still about and is the current manager of Ipswich Speedway-one of the three speedway venues still operating in the East of England. His son, Chris, is the team captain and maybe he was taught to ride on a SIM.
Yours Faithfully,
Ron Grimmer
Dear Andrew,
May I take this opportunity to thank both Keith Flood and Tony Hammond for organising an excellent run at Wetheringsett on 2nd September? Many thanks go, also, to their respective wives for their hospitality and for providing a tasty ploughman's lunch for us.
I'm sure that I speak for all the riders when I say that a great day was enjoyed by all. This was despite yours truly 'four-stroking' around the entire course (for those unfamiliar with the term, an unhealthy activity is NOT being referred to here). Finally, Andrew, may I thank David Evans and Mark 'Danny' Daniels for attempting to enlighten me regarding the workings of the contraption that you were riding!
Yours sincerely,
Paul Efreme.
Dear Andrew,
I would like to give a big thank you to Tony and Janice Hammond, and also Keith and Rosemary Flood for organising the First Wetheringsett Run. They also provided all the delicious refreshments, for which donations were invited. This resulted in a sum of £66, which was passed to me for Parkinson's Disease research and which I have forwarded.
Many thanks to you all.
Michael Flood.
36 The Sigers, Eastcote,
Pinner, HA5 2QH.
Dear Andrew,
Firstly, I would like to compliment you on the quality of the Buzzing magazine-always interesting, diverse and entertaining (crawl, crawl!) However, I am restoring a 32cc Cyclemaster and I need the help of all them that have done it before me!
1) Is it possible to re-spoke the rear wheel without going to a professional wheel builder?
2) Who in NW London would MoT a 1950s' bike & Cyclemaster and how would it be done?
3) As I am getting into my dotage (63 years old), is it possible to fit some form of sprung front fork to make my (anticipated) journeys more comfortable?
4) Has any Cyclemaster pilot ever converted the throttle control to a twist-grip operation?
Keep up the good work!
Roger Romney Brown
Dear Sir,
The Bike Bug was manufactured and sold by K&S Industries, Box 612, Fort Worth Texas 76101. I have an original 4/4, 11×17 brochure poster from 1980. K&S is a division of Walter Kidde and Company Inc of Clifton New Jersey. It was described as a 31cc, 1.5 horsepower bicycle assist engine with a centrifugal clutch and was rear mounted as shown in several pictures in the sales literature. The list price was $169.95 plus $10 s&h
I kept it for twenty years dreaming of a sedate tour of the North American continent. Recently I researched the state of the art, (before finding NACC) and discovered the following. I live in Vernon, BC and have no connection with any of these companies in case you were wondering.
Now, Dimension Edge out of Billings, Montana offers a rear-mounted motor to go 30mph at 200mpg for $399 versus the Japanese Encore at twice that price. See: http://www.bikemotor.com/
Dimension Edge, 2625 Overland Ave: Suite C, Billings, MT59102, USA. 1.800.652.8495 within the USA, fax: 1.406.652.6803, 1.406.652.6766 outside USA.
Geoff 'Blinky' White
Dear Andrew,
There may be other members interested in my solution to life without a moped. I am 80+, medically well past my sell-by date and incapable of starting a moped yet loath to give up two wheels. I decide to have a trial run on an electric bicycle and decided there and then to buy one: a Powabyke, which to date has carried me over 400 miles. With a 36V battery, an overnight charge ensures a range of 20 miles cruising at a comfortable 14mph.
There are pluses and minuses when comparing it to the Mobylette Duomatic I cannot now manage (see for sale advert) but it comes near to filling the gap, especially when it is treated as a pedal cycle for taxation and insurance purposes.
Yours sincerely,
Richard Drewery.
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Technical Articles
A Spotlight on ABAP Unit Part 3
This is part 3 of a weblog series on ABAP Unit. If you are interested, you find the other weblogs of the series here: A Spotlight on ABAP Unit Part 1, A Spotlight on ABAP Unit Part 2, A Spotlight on ABAP Unit Part 4, A Spotlight on ABAP Unit Part 5.
After you have seen how to implement simple ABAP Unit tests, let us now consider some concepts behind this tool.
Unit Tests versus Integration Tests
In contrast to functional or integration testing, the portion of code tested in a unit test is quite small, and it is tested during the implementation phase and not after the implementation is finished. A unit for unit testing is the smallest portion of a program, a class or function module which can be tested in isolation.
This means that the portion of code to be tested does not depend on any other portion of code and has an effect that can be verified: For instance, it moves a data field to the shared memory, it parses a string and writes the first three letters to a container, or adds an address to a database table.
Why Testing Small, Isolated Units?
At first sight, you might consider it to be quite trivial and useless to test such things. But testing small portions of code that have a perspicuous function has many advantages:
Another major advantage of unit tests stems from the fact that unit tests are written during implementation. When running out of time during implementation, you as a developer are strongly inclined to shorten or even cancel the test phase, if it is scheduled after the implementation phase. When testing is a regular part of implementation, things are different. Testing cannot be postponed or cancelled.
Systematic versus Ad Hoc Testing
In fact, developers who do not use unit tests tend to write small tests every now and then when writing production code. They create simple test cases and use the debugger or study traces. This way, a unit test is just a systematic extension of what you as a developer are used to anyway. Now using ABAP Unit, you write a lot of small unit tests in a structured way. Once they are written, the whole bunch of tests can be repeated time and again without further effort every time you start the automatic test execution of your unit test task.
During the pre-ABAP-Unit phase, you spend a lot of time working your way through the debugger, look for the line you need in tiring and never ending traces and, above all, your test coding is ad hoc, fragmentary and may get lost as soon as you have written it. With ABAP Unit things are completely different: No test case gets lost, the lines you are testing are in the focus of your attention after the test, and no fighting through the code is necessary. Viewed from this perspective, ABAP Unit is a tool which helps you to focus, store, and organize the tests you would have written anyway in a less structured way, and to run them after every modification of your code by just pressing one button.
Complete Test Coverage
What is important about unit testing is that you accomplish a complete unit test coverage of the program you test. What makes unit tests so mighty is the fact that with complete unit test coverage, you can detect side effects of modification as in our example. You change part A of your coding. The change seems to be successful, because the part you changed behaves the way you expected. But not intended and unforeseen by you, your modification of part A has an impact on another part B of the program which does no longer work properly now.
ABAP Unit Tests as Part of the Production Code
Unit tests are written as part of the production code of the program they test. This avoids a lot of problems which arise when test code is separated from the production code:
Since Unit tests are part of the production program they test, it is easy to take account of every change in the production code being reflected by a change in the test code, if it is necessary. Your production and your test code are always in sync without greater effort.
ABAP Unit Tests Not Compiled on the Production System
Wherever your program goes, the test code automatically follows. And last, but not least, in a production system the test code does not increase the program load: The compiler does not compile the test code in a production system. So there never is any test code on the stack in a production system. The fact that the test code is not compiled in a production system has one important consequence: Though test code can and must reference production code (how else could it test the production code), production code must never reference test code. Otherwise in a production environment when the test code has vanished, you would end up having empty references.
Finding the Right Test Data – an Important Task
Regarding the last more comprehensive test example, you might still feel that one reason why the ABAP Unit test was successful in the first place went uncommented so far: It was only because we had test data sets with the same price that in our unit test the additional flight could not be added to the internal table.
First, I admit that the example only worked so well because of the cleverly devised test data. But let us be honest, which examples or demo can do their job without some fiddling?
But what is more important than this:
The test data is a crucial aspect of every test, whether it is a unit test or an integration test. You should spend some time on finding good test data, which covers not only the bread-and-butter cases, but also some exotic cases which might happen every now and then.
With ABAP Unit it really pays to invest in searching good test data, because you can use the same test data time and again with the push of one button. In the next weblog I will tell you in some detail what exactly happens after you have pushed the button and run the test.


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Meat-free giant Quorn has expanded its vegan offering – in response to more consumers opting for plant-based food.
The company is adding two new products to its vegan range – Chicken Free Slices and Smoky Ham Free Slices.
A Quorn spokesperson told PBN: "As the vegan trend continues to boom, Quorn can add some versatility with two new deli lines.
"Vegan sandwich fillings are hard to come by – or were in 2017 – but Quorn has come up with the ultimate lunchtime solution with its new products.
"Both are high in protein and the Quorn Chicken Free Slices are low in saturated fat, perfect sandwiched with crunchy lettuce and a dollop of vegan mayonnaise."
Coeliacs or those with an intolerance to gluten can also enjoy the products.
The spokesperson adds: "The best bit? They're both gluten-free."
According to Quorn, the new products will be available in Sainsbury's from January 31.


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We share yummy ideas every day, but we're not the only ones with nuggets of wisdom. You (the readers) always come back with great suggestions or questions. To share the spotlight, we're compiling some of our favorite comments from the blog, our Facebook page and even Twitter into a weekly list of faves.
"I made all of my daughter's baby food and she won't touch the jarred stuff ... Steam some fruits and veggies, puree and freeze in cubes. Once they're frozen, you can remove the cubes into a freezer bag and write the date it was prepared. I used to make a lot of things over the weekend so I wouldn't have to rush during busy weekdays." — Elowen's Mommy
"My new-found treat for this summer is simply putting together fresh tomato slices, a sprinkle of basil and a few thin slices of provolone cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette. Good enough to please your guests." — Carol
"I've been getting rave reviews from my lighter [chicken salad]. To finely chopped chicken, I add a lot of small, diced granny smith apples and toasted, chopped pecans or walnuts. For creaminess, I have been using Oikos Greek Yogurt (lots of protein, little fat) with a little mayo ... I have added garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, fresh parsley, mustard, etc. Also, a good way to thin the mayo dressing is to add buttermilk." — Quintessa
"Local honey is great for keeping allergies at bay. Find some local honey and start taking a teaspoon a day. After a month, you will see a huge change in your allergies. It is also great to give to kids instead of the over-the-counter junk that is out there. My 2 1/2 year old thinks it's a treat. It also works as a good negotiating tool for your kids." — Malia
"My roommates and I have gotten rid of anything that can be microwaved or is made from ready-to-eat boxes and stocked up on fresh fruits and veggies and good whole grains. Nothing is organic, but it's a far sight better than the fast food wrappers, TV dinners and canned soup from the last year! ... We've [also] switched from lunch meat varieties, which usually have tons of salt and preservatives, to getting a big package of chicken breasts or lean beef and freezing individual portions to grab whenever. Hot dogs are never allowed in the fridge again!" — Elli
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Estrogen receptor (ER) is a specialized type of protein that allows a cell to respond to the hormone estrogen. After the ER protein is made, it stays in the nucleus of the cell. The estrogen hormone that enters the cell can change the behavior of the cell by activating the ER.
Not all cells make ER. Cells that normally make ER are found in the breast, ovaries, uterus, and cervix. Some types of cancer including those of the breast, ovary, uterus, and cervix also make ER.
Pathologists can perform a test called immunohistochemistry to see if a group of cells are making the ER. Cells that make ER will be called positive or reactive while those that do not will be called negative or non-reactive.
Pathologists test all breast cancers to see if the tumour cells are making ER. This test is performed because tumour cells that make ER require the action of the estrogen hormone to help them grow.
A patient with an ER producing breast cancer is more likely to benefit from hormone-blocking medications. The response to the medication depends on the amount of ER being produced. Tumours with higher levels of ER are more dependent on estrogen for growth and respond best to treatment.
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NUE Conference, August 2-4, 2010 (confirmed attendance)
|August 2-4, 2010, Stillwater, OK
|Receptionists 4 years later, now OSU college students
August 3, 2010
8:00 to 8:25 Dr. Jim Schepers, N Management Experiences in Mexico and the US
8:25 to 8:50 Dr. Cliff Snyder, World Fertilizer N Consumption and Challenges
8:50 to 9:15 Mr. Roger Zielke, AgLeader, OptRx Crop Sensors
9:15 to 9:40 Mr. Ted Mayfield, Trimble, GreenSeeker Applicator Mounted Crop Vigor Sensors
9:40 to 10:05 Mr. Martin Keye, Topcon, Crop Spec, A Collaborative Partnership
Crop Spec OTG
10:30 to 10:50 Dr. John Solie, Oklahoma State University, Generalized Algorithm for Variable Rate Nitrogen Application on Cereal Grains
10:50 to 11:10 Dr. Randy Taylor, Oklahoma State University Variable Rate Fertilizer at Reduced Scales (section control, granular-VRT)
11:10 to 11:30 Dr. Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, CIMMYT, Sensor based N Management in the Yaqui Valley
11:30 to 11:50 Dr. Drew Tucker, Oklahoma State University, Sensor Based Research Results in Kansas
11:50 to 12:00 Wheat Discussion, Research Problems, Obstacles, etc.
Afternoon Session, 1:00-5:00
1:00 to 1:20 Ms. Cheryl Reese, South Dakota State University, Canopy Reflectance in Wheat, South Dakota
1:20 to 1:40 Eric Miller, Purdue University, Variability of Maize Canopy Reflectance Within Field-Length Strips Fertilized With Low to High Rates of Nitrogen
Corn/Wheat Producers: Sensor Based N Management Experiences
1:40 to 1:45 Producer Introductions
1:45 to 2:05 Jimmy Wayne Kinder, Wheat Producer, Walters, OK
2:05 to 2:25 Brent Rendel, Wheat, Soybean, Corn Producer, Miami, OK, Sensor-based Nitrogen Application - Converting Research to Practicality
2:25 to 2:45 Mark Lehenbauer, Corn/Soybean Producer, Hannibal, MO, Experiences using Sensor Based N Application
2:45 to 3:00 Discussion, Producer Limitations to using Precision Ag Technologies
3:20 to 3:40 Dr. Marvin Stone, Activity in Equipment Infrastructure for Precision Agriculture
3:40 to 4:00 Robert Mullen, Regional Studies - Algorithm Performance, Corn
4:00 to 4:20 Dave Mengel, Multi-State Winter Wheat Sensor Project
4:20 to 4:30 Yumiko Kanke and Dr. Brenda Tubana, LSU sensor Research update
4:30 to 4:40 Jake Vossenkemper, Career Opportunities at Pioneer Hi-Bred
4:40 to 5:00 Open Discussion
5:00 pm adjourn
GRADUATE STUDENTS will congregate after the meeting and head to Joe's
Recommendations, Eskimo Joes, Mexico Joes, Hideaway Pizza
August 4, 2010
Cotton Production
10:00 to 10:15 Guilherme Torres, Corn Leaf Angle and Emergence as Affected by Seed Orientation at Planting
10:30 to 10:45 Dr. Newell Kitchen, Dr. Ken Sudduth, Missouri Update
10:45 to 11:00 Dr. Dennis Francis, USDA-ARS, Nebraska Update
11:00 to 11:15 Jeff Vetsch, Gyles Randall, In Season N Management, Minnesota Perspective
11:15 to 12:00 Open Discussion, Issues Raised during the meeting, Planning for 2011
POSTERS (on display the entire conference)
1. Newell Kitchen, Ken Sudduth, Missouri, Effect of Hybrid Corn Growth on Visible and Near Infrared Light Sensing
2. Pawel Wiatrak, Clemson. Evaluation of N Application Using GreenSeeker Sensors in South Carolina
3. Cheryl Reese, SDSU, Hard Red Spring Wheat in-season N Application Recommendations Based on Market Conditions
4. Yuxin Miao, China, Evaluating Different Crop Sensors for In-Season N Management of Rice in Northeast China
5. Bram Govaerts, CIMMYT, GreenSeeker sensor Experiences
8. IPNI, Steve Phillips
9. Tyson Raper, Mississippi State, Cotton
10. Emily Rutto, OSU, Cotton Recovery from Early Season Nitrogen Stress
11. Randy Taylor, OSU, Using Optical Sensors to Evaluate Dicamba Injury to Cotton
12. Leo Espinoza, University of Arkansas
13. Tyson Raper, Ken Hubbard, Mississippi State, Cotton
14. USDA-ARS Nebraska 1
15. USDA-ARS Nebraska 2
NUE Workshops (2003-2012)
Nitrogen Conference 2012 (January, Ciudad Obregon, MX)
Nitrogen Conference 2010 (August 2-4, Stillwater, OK)
Nitrogen Conference 2009 (August 4 - August 6, West Lafayette, Indiana) Purdue Link
Nitrogen Conference 2008 (July 31 - August 1, Manhattan, KS)
Nitrogen Conference 2007 (August 6-8, Monmouth, IL)
Nitrogen Conference 2006 (August 7-9, Waseca, MN)
Nitrogen Conference 2005 (August 10-12, Columbia, MO)
Nitrogen Conference 2004 (Lincoln, NE)
Nitrogen Conference 2003 (Stillwater, OK)
NUE Meeting History
November 21-22, 1996, Lincoln, NE
June 6-7, 1998, Lincoln, NE
March 1, 1999, Stillwater, OK, Schepers Lecture
July 19-20, 2001, Stillwater, OK "2X Strip"
January 17-19, 2002, Lincoln, NE
June 10-12, 2002, Shelton, NE
May 18-20, 2003, Stillwater, OK
August 3-5, 2004, Lincoln,NE
August 10-12, 2005, Columbia, MO
August 7-9, 2006, Waseca, MN
August 6-8, 2007, Monmouth, IL
July 31 - August 1, 2008, Manhattan, KS
August 4-6, 2009, West Lafayette, IN
August 2-4, 2010, Stillwater, OK
USA, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, France, China, India, Argentina,
Future Hosts:
University of Arkansas
Auburn University
Colorado State University
John Deere
University of Kentucky
Louisiana State University
Ohio State University
University of Maryland
Mississippi State University
Virginia Tech
University Coordinators:
Dr. Brian Arnall
Assistant Professor, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
N Ag Hall
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone : (405) 744-1722
Dr. Kefyalew Desta
Assistant Professor, Sustainable Agriculture Specialist
N Ag Hall
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone :(405) 744-4667
Hailin Zhang
047 N. Ag Hall
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: (405) 744-9566
Randy Taylor
Professor, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: (405) 744-5277
Bill Raun
Regents Professor
044 N. Ag Hall
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: (405) 744-6418
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Nitrogen Conference 2009 (August 4 - August 6, West Lafayette, Indiana) Purdue Link
Nitrogen Conference 2008 (July 31 - August 1, Manhattan, KS)
Nitrogen Conference 2007 (August 6-8, Monmouth, IL)
Nitrogen Conference 2006 (August 7-9, Waseca, MN)
Nitrogen Conference 2005 (August 10-12, Columbia, MO)
Nitrogen Conference 2004 (Lincoln, NE)
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Goaltenders are difficult to analyze at such a young age. While the goalie is the only player who can play the entire length of a game, they only have one main job: make saves. If the defense is having a bad night and leaves opposing players wide open, then the goalie will suffer. If the team as a whole is playing poorly, the goalie suffers. Of course, if the goaltender has a bad night, then he obviously suffers. It works in the other way: a hot streak and/or strong play by the team can boost a goalie's results. Throw in the fact that it takes quite a bit of time and a lot of shots against to get an understanding of what to expect and it's really a challenge to figure out what to expect from a goalie even if you breakdown his technique and play.
The New Jersey Devils have three goaltenders in the system. The hope is that one of them may be a NHL-caliber goaltender some day. Maxime Clermont is one of them and he ranked the lowest on our Top 25 Devils Under 25 list. Given the above disclaimer, we can only make judgments on what the player has done so far. A big reason why he's ranked 22rd and not any higher is because of his numbers. As shown at Elite Prospects, they certainly don't look good.
#22 - Maxime Clermont - G - Height: 6'0" - Weight: 201 lbs. - Age: 20 - 2012-13 Team: Albany (AHL) for now
|Maxime Clermont
After completing his junior eligibility with Gatineau, Clermont went pro in 2011-12. Due to the numbers game at Albany, Clermont was assigned to Kalamazoo in the ECHL. His rookie season didn't go so well. While he got the opportunity to play for the K-Wings, his 89.1% save percentage and goals against average of 3.42 makes it clear that he wasn't a rookie sensation. While he got two games in the A and appeared to do well, Clermont far from sparkled for Kalamazoo.
When you dig a little deeper into those stats, Clermont comes out looking worse. First, check out the stats on the "Top Goalies" at the ECHL website. Out of the thirty goaltenders who played at least 1,440 minutes, Clermont ranked 27th in save percentage. The average overall save percentage among that group was 90.7% and Clermont didn't come close to meeting it. Second, he was the worst rookie among that group. Granted, anyone who does really well in the ECHL is likely going to get called up; but it's rather telling that six rookies were in the top ten for save percentage. So among his relative peers, Clermont brought up the rare. Third, Kalamazoo wasn't a bad team at all. Far from it, the K-Wings won the North Division and even if the division winner wasn't guaranteed a playoff spot, they had enough points in the conference standings to make it into the post season. It's not like Clermont played behind a lousy squad and just got shelled based on the results alone. Fourth, Clermont saw significant ice time in the regular season but none at all in the playoffs. When the postseason began, Riley Gill played in nearly all the games save for 35 minutes where Clermont appeared. Gill wasn't a save-machine either with his 90.3% save percentage; but the coaches clearly knew who to go with when every game became important. It wasn't Clermont.
To summarize all of that, Clermont played on a good team with a goaltender who wasn't league average in save percentage ahead of him on the roster in a league where rookie goalies can and have done well. Clermont didn't do well in that situation in 2011-12. He didn't have to unseat Gill as the top goalie or be the league's best guy, but Clermont wasn't even decent over the course of his 31 games of play. That's an auspicious start to his pro career and the main reason why he's ranked so lowly on our Top 25 list.
I can understand that you read all of that just now and may be wondering why he's even in the Top 25 at all. Again, the nature of looking at goaltenders is different than most players. Clermont had a bad year; but at the same time, it was only 31 games. If he had a hot streak or two instead of some absolutely miserable games, then his numbers would be all the better and we'd have a higher opinion of him. It appears that he didn't, so we don't. Just some better luck in 2012-13 could turn that around. It's also worth pointing out that Clermont is still quite young. He'll turn 21 at the very end of this year. To me, he's got a lot of time to work on his skills at the professional level. More experience can only help him at this point. I understand it sounds more like hope or cop outs than anything else, but there is room for improvement. As much as I've pointed out how bad he was in 2011-12 from our distant perspective, it's unreasonable to declare him a bust after his first pro season of hockey. It's too soon.
It is reasonable, however, to modify our expectations. At least in my eyes, Clermont has plenty to prove before we can reasonably consider any hopes of playing in the NHL. He at least has to show he can get the job done at the minor pro level first. As of right now, Albany is still sorting out their roster for the 2012-13 season. He's one of four goalies in camp and I believe they're not going to carry all four of them. I don't know if the Devils, Albany or New Jersey, has an ECHL affiliate plan in place; but unless Clermont is having an awesome camp, I expect him to go back to the "AA" league. Regardless of where he plays in the ECHL, he's got to at least perform at a league average. It would be splendid if he became the #1 goalie on his team or was among league leaders in save percentage; but I'll settle for league average results. That can be bypassed if he makes Albany or if he plays well with a significant amount of times - not two games - with the A-Devs. Essentially, wherever he goes, he needs to do more than just get into games, he needs to perform well. Until he does that, though, he should be seen as the weaker of the three goaltending prospects.
That's our take on Maxime Clermont, now I want to know yours. Do you agree with where we ranked Clermont in our list? If not, do you think he should be higher or lower? Regardless of the ranking, what do you make of Clermont's poor first year in pro hockey? Has that affected your expectations as much as ours? Do you think he'll perform much better in his second year in pro hockey? Where do you think he'll even play in his second year of pro hockey? Please leave your answers and other thoughts about Clermont in the comments. Thank you for reading.


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It's This and That time! Happy Thursday!
1. One thing I have grown to despise about traveling is the TSA. I have a story for you about our recent travel through Kansas City. We were flying home from KC and our bag was checked by security after we checked it in. They took one of my running shoes out and forgot to put it back in. Grrrr! The shoes were not as important as the custom orthotics that were in them. The good news is they found it and said they are shipping it to us. The bad news is I have been training for a triathlon and needed shoes ASAP because I couldn't stop the training. I could not wait for my usual pick of black running shoes because no one seemed to have any in my size. So I ended up with these flashy neon shoes. All of you who know me know that I'm all about the flash and color. I'm just not all about it on my shoes because they end up so grungy. I am now a part of the neon running shoe trend.
2. As mentioned above, I am competing in an Olympic triathlon on Saturday. My last one was 9 years ago so I am a little out of practice. If you have any recommendations on what I should eat for dinner the night before and for breakfast the day of the tri leave a comment below. Thanks!
3. My Mom is flying in today from California! Yeah! We can't wait to see her. Caleb is extra excited. My mom is one of the best women I know and any one who has met her would say the same.
1. Caleb and I usually go on 3-4 walks a day. On one of our walks, we like to stop by the thrift store to shop for blog props. The other day I found a handful of things for under $5. Josh always rolls his eyes when I show him my fun finds. He doesn't think I need anymore dishes…but I do! I can't turn away such good bargains! The props are begging for a good home:)
2. I might pretend it is my birthday so I can make this cake. What? You know you want a slice too? I don't need presents, just the cake:)
3. We are loving summer nights at the park. Clothes are optional for Sir Caleb:)
4. My latest obsession is sparkling water. I didn't used to like it, but now I can't get enough. I have been using our Soda Stream like crazy! I love the fancy fizz! Sometimes I go wild and add a lemon or lime.
5. Cutest baby shoes EVER!
6. The 4th of July is next week. I am already dreaming about our special breakfast. If you are looking for patriotic inspiration, check out my Red, White & Blue Board on Pinterest. Lots of good stuff!
7. I could use a scoop of this ice cream right now! Ok, I lied…I want two scoops:)
8. And maybe Josh is right, I don't NEED anymore dishes/props, but I sure want them:) And this is only a glimpse of my collection! And I guess it is time I do some organizing. Sigh.


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Item #: SCP-1736
Object Class: Keter
Special Containment Procedures: SCP-1736-1 is to be sedated and kept in a radiation-shielded containment cell. SCP-1736-1 must be kept restrained at all times, and nutrition and hydration shall be administered intravenously. No lights shall be permitted in SCP-1736-1's containment chamber, and the chamber's shielding shall be reviewed periodically to insure the minimum penetration of other EM radiation outside the visible spectrum. Vital signs of SCP-1736-1 shall be monitored continually, and any life-threatening change in SCP-1736-1's vital signs shall initiate a site-wide Code-1736-Orange Alert until such time as SCP-1736-1 is stabilized or expires. The expiration of SCP-1736-1 shall initiate a Foundation-wide Code-1736-Scarlet Alert until such time as SCP-1736-1 is again contained. Currently only one instance of SCP-1736-1 is known to exist at any given time. Discovery of any other SCP-1736-1 outside of containment will institute a Foundation-wide Code-1736-Black Alert, and all resources practicable shall be diverted to the immediate capture and containment of all known instances of SCP-1736-1.
Instances of SCP-1736-2 are to be kept in standard secure humanoid containment cells provided with continual monitoring of ionizing radiation levels. At no time should instances of SCP-1736-2 be brought within 200m of SCP-1736-1. SCP-1736-2s that are identified and not contained shall be terminated without exception. All SCP-1736-2 in containment shall be sedated and restrained during any Code 1736 Alerts, for the duration of the alert. Any SCP-1736-2 that demonstrates a marked increase in the emission of ionizing radiation shall be redesignated SCP-1736-1 and moved immediately to the appropriate containment facility as specified above.
Description: SCP-1736-1 and SCP-1736-2 designate two classes of human beings who share related and/or complementary anomalous beliefs, behaviors and properties.
All instances of SCP-1736-1 and SCP-1736-2 share a common religion that bears strong similarities to [REDACTED]. SCP-1736-1 fulfills the role of a shaman or priest in this common religion whereas instances of SCP-1736-2 fulfills the role of followers or acolytes. The theological beliefs that comprise this religion feature a messianic deity that its followers call upon to return and bring the universe out of darkness and ignorance. This deity is most often referred to as [REDACTED] or [REDACTED]. SCP-1736-1 will often give sermons in the "voice" of this deity. Transcriptions of these events often appear semantically nonsensical, but SCP-1736-2 will accept any such pronouncements of SCP-1736-1 as literal gospel and incorporate them into the general belief system. This appears true of all SCP-1736-2 simultaneously, regardless of their contact with SCP-1736-1 or each other. When SCP-1736-1 does this, SCP-1736-1 emits dangerously high levels of ionizing radiation, measured as high as [REDACTED] death within 48 to 72 hours for a typical human subject.1 This hazard does not apply to SCP-1736-2, who appear to be able to withstand arbitrary doses of radiation without suffering any adverse effects.
Outside containment, SCP-1736-1 and SCP-1736-2 will periodically congregate in public spaces such as parks, street corners, parking lots, shopping malls and other such venues. Once congregated, SCP-1736-1 will begin preaching to SCP-1736-2. During such an event, approximately 20% of SCP-1736-2 in attendance will attempt to persuade passers-by to come and listen to SCP-1736-1 using language such as, "Come, He brings enlightenment," "He is here to lead us away from the darkness," and [REDACTED]. An estimated 25% of non-SCP-1736-2 attendees of such a sermon will convert and become an instance of SCP-1736-2 themselves. The remaining audience will suffer from radiation sickness and a typical 50% mortality rate over the initial month, increasing to 90% over the next █ years.
Upon the death of SCP-1736-1, some other, apparently random, instance of SCP-1736-2 will emit a short burst of radiation and thereafter fulfill the role of SCP-1736-1. As of this time there are estimates that between █ and ██ SCP-1736-2 remain uncontained and at large.Addendum 1:


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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
All Is Right With The World
I am not one of those people.
But lately, I am feeling really good. It seems like ever since I received the all clear on my MRI and mammogram, I have started to feel like I am getting my life back. I am not running from one doctor appointment to another. I have hair that can actually be styled. And I have energy.
As you can see from my side bar on the right, I started working out last week. I have not been perfect but that's okay. I have a job that keeps me pretty busy with community meetings, conferences and overnight travel. It's not a Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 job, so I have realized that my exercise routine needs to be scheduled in where ever it happens to fit. Sometimes I can do it in the morning. Other times, I need to leave work by 5 PM and do it before dinner. The key for me is flexibility and it seems to be working in my favor.
Another key for me is my iPad. I love the TV show "Damages" and watch it on Netflix on my iPad on days when I do cardio. It really makes the time fly and I look forward to my workout because I want to see the next episode.
On days where I split my hour between cardio and strength training, my husband and I workout together. He gets on the treadmill for 30 minutes while I lift weights, then we switch. We did that last night and it worked out great.
My next goal is to incorporate yoga. I have looked into a couple of studios that have a good weekend schedule. If I can add just one class a week, that would make me VERY happy.
So far, so good.
Thanks for checking in with me!
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Family Medicine Physician in beautiful Cashiers, NC - Mission Health
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The annual salary for this job depends on experience.
This permanent family medicine job (Cashiers) is from a hospital-owned practice.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine.
Physician - Family Medicine Job in Cashiers, NC.
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Mission Community Primary Care Cashiers is seeking a Physician to join their outpatient hospital owned practice that is a patient and family centered progressive medical clinic in Western North Carolina.
RN Case Manager, X-ray, and Lab.
MD or DO degree.
The southwest North Carolina town of Cashiers is nestled in the towering, picturesque mountains, flowering with both history and heritage.
We offer excellent compensation and benefits and the opportunity to work in the premiere health system in western North Carolina.
Mission Health has been recognized as one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems for each year from 2012 to 2018 by Truven Health Analytics (formerly Thomson Reuters).
As a family-oriented town, Cashiers distinctively remains a place that continues to attract visitors from across the country, enticing them with peaceful valleys, sparkling lakes and majestic scenery.
Mission Health currently has the unique opportunity for Family Medicine physicians to become part of a remarkable tradition of care that has served this region for more than a century.
This is an opportunity to join an established practice that consists of 1 FM Physician and a team of advanced practitioners.
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Since 2009, Mississippi taxpayers paid nearly $4 million to help Peco Foods Inc. and Koch Foods, both food processing companies targeted in immigration enforcement raids in early August.
Mississippi offers a variety of economic development programs to businesses, including tax incentives, grants and loans to encourage companies to locate or expand in the state, with the ultimate goal of bringing jobs to Mississippians.
Mississippi Development Authority spokesperson Melissa Scallan said that none of the food processing companies raided in the recent immigration enforcement operation — the nation's largest in a decade — received traditional tax incentives from the state.
Families search for answers following immigration raids; 680 people working at food processing plants detained
The companies benefited from other incentives awarded to local governments for help with infrastructure improvements, including road construction and water and sewer systems. In some cases, the awards went unspent and returned to the state because either the company or local government could not meet certain requirements.
When taking the unspent funds into account, the state has earmarked close to $9 million for the Peco and Koch companies in the past decade.
MDA, the state's economic development agency, administers grants through its Community Services Division, its Financial Resources Division and the federal Hurricane Katrina Community Development Block Grant to assist communities affected by the 2005 hurricane.
The development authority awards grants through its Community Services Division and the federal Katrina grant to local entities, such as towns or counties, to make public improvements benefiting nearby plants in exchange for those companies' promises to add jobs to their facilities.
Grants from the Financial Resources Division go directly to companies, but they must have a local sponsor, such as an economic development group.
Regional development agencies also assist companies in receiving similar grants. In 1999, the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District prepared a grant application for the city of Canton, according to a 2018 report celebrating it's 50th anniversary, which led to $1.2 million in infrastructure improvements to support expansion at the local Peco plant.
Here is a list of grants the state awarded to three of the companies — Peco Foods, Inc., Koch Foods and Pearl River Foods — targeted in the raids:
Peco, 2008, $1.09 million: Bay Springs received a $1,093,480 Katrina block grant and spent $1,092,800 of it "to replace damaged and underperforming equipment at the city's existing wastewater treatment facility." In exchange, Peco promised to retain 550 existing jobs at its Bay Springs plant, one of those raided in August.
Peco, 2009, $1.29 million: The town of Lake received a $1.3 Katrina block grant and spent $1,289,416.26 on infrastructure improvements, such as water and wastewater extensions and a new access road for Peco's new feed mill in exchange for 28 new jobs.
Koch, 2011, $712,327: Morton received $712,500 in Community Service Division funds and spent $712,326.78 making improvements on publicly-owned Koch access roads. Koch created 36 jobs.
Koch, 2014, $897,640: Morton received $1.06 million in Community Service Division funds and spent $897,639.50 making improvements on publicly-owned Koch access roads. Koch created 80 jobs.
Pearl River Foods, 2016, $0: Leake County received a $1.5 million Community Service Division award for improvements to publicly-owned sites and buildings, but bids for the project came in much higher than $1.5 million and the county could not make up the difference. It left the money on the table and Pearl River Foods paid for the improvements.
Peco, 2018, $0: On behalf of Peco, local development agency Golden Triangle LINK received a $2.5 million grant for building improvements and $500,000 in "MS Works" funds for workforce training through the development authority's Financial Resources Division. Peco acquired an empty warehouse in West Point to transform into freezer, cooler and storage space. The state awarded Peco the grants in exchange for 300 new jobs, but Peco "was not certain it would be able to create 300 jobs," Scallan said, so the funds were never transferred.
Peco received 10 years of ad valorem tax exemptions from West Point and Clay County and reduced rates for city water, according to a May, 2018 story in The Columbus Dispatch.
Any unspent funds are "deobligated" and returned to the state's coffers.
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Quick Take:
For a sport desperate to replenish its customer base with younger and newer fans, the Dodgers-Giants NLDS Game 5 on Thursday night is an unprecedented marketing opportunity.
For baseball, this is a dream October. For the casual fan, the one attracted by marquee teams and historic rivalries and the drama of a knockout game, this is as good as it gets.
The first game of the 2021 postseason: a winner-take-all wild-card game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. The latest game, coming Thursday: a winner-take-all finale to the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.
"It's what baseball wants," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.
The Red Sox and Yankees played on a night with no other ballgames. The Dodgers and Giants will do the same.
For a sport desperate to replenish its customer base with younger and newer fans, this is a golden ticket, an unprecedented marketing opportunity.
"Really, pounding home the idea that this a must-watch game," Arizona Diamondbacks president Derrick Hall said Wednesday, on the eve of the Dodgers-Giants game.
"I do believe that, if you can catch the attention of the younger fan, or the casual fan, to commit to one game, it will lead to more. It's up to us to make sure they understand the significance of this game, the fact that they have never played in the postseason, and the huge history between these two teams that have the greatest rivalry in baseball."
No sport binds generations like baseball, from Jackie Robinson and Willie Mays and Sandy Koufax, to Mookie Betts and Buster Posey and Clayton Kershaw. History should be a selling point, not a sacrifice at the altar of the TikTok generation.
"When you've got generational rivalries playing a meaningful series, and in this case, a very meaningful game," Roberts said Wednesday, "it just brings the old, the new, the rivalries, and all that kind of talk back to life. …Those generational rivalries are kind of the foundation of this sport and what made it America's pastime.
"So I think that, on both sides, there's just tremendous men, tremendous ballplayers, and for us as an industry not to leverage these guys, it's just a missed opportunity."
Neither Major League Baseball nor TBS, which is broadcasting the Dodgers-Giants game, would say whether there would be any extraordinary promotional pizzazz in advance of the game, or during it. The league did cite its successes in reaching younger fans: 57 million views of videos from an 11-person "TikTok Creator Class;" an audience almost exclusively in the 13-34 age range for an "MLB Originals" series on YouTube; 500 million engagements this season among MLB accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
"This historic Game 5 will allow us to build on this momentum by continuing to tell the story on various platforms," MLB chief marketing officer Karin Timpone said in a statement, "though social media is particularly powerful in reaching new fans because of its shareability. We love the idea that fans are co-creating their experience, highlighting what makes October baseball so special. Together, we're broadening our baseball community through a cadence of stories that invite everyone in."
It is unfair, perhaps, to expect a marketing campaign for a Game 5 that the league did not know would happen until late Tuesday night. From the sports marketing community, however, there was no shortage of suggestions.
Andy Dolich, a Bay Area consultant and former marketing chief for the Oakland Athletics, said MLB could leverage its broadcast partnership with ESPN to access the movie, TV and cartoon assets of Disney for use in promotional spots. Disney is the parent company of ESPN.
In July, the "Field of Dreams" game attracted the highest television audience for a regular-season game since 1988. Before that game, the players emerged from a cornfield, and Dolich suggested a similar cinematic introduction in San Francisco, whether real or virtual.
"They could come out of the fog," he said.
And, given the league's embrace of gambling, Dolich proposed a free-to-play daily fantasy game just for this day, perhaps nicknamed for the colors of the teams.
"The Black and Blue Battle," he said.
Jason Klein, partner at the San Diego-based Brandiose, the firm best known for designing creative and inventive minor league logos, suggested the mayors of Los Angeles and San Francisco dispense with the usual sporting bet and engage in arm wrestling, via live stream.
Klein also said he would have proposed a 24-hour flash sale of Dodgers and Giants merchandise on the league's website, energizing the fan bases, with a portion of the proceeds donated to charity.
"The Golden State Showdown for St. Jude," Klein said. "Everybody loves alliteration. If it rhymes or alliterates, you can sell that idea."
What is good for the Dodgers and Giants is good for the entire league, the Diamondbacks included.
"We're going to be telling the story of the Dodgers-Giants game too," Hall said. "We've got them coming in next year, and we want to sell tickets."
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A new project has arisen in the dark dungeons of my brain. Momentarily, I'm procrastinating it. What it involves is this line of text:
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What does it all mean? I'm glad you ask, but first let's break for a few words from nobody's sponsor.
I have a certain actor in mind which I cannot place. I do not know which movie I saw him in, nor do I know if what I saw him in was a TV show. A vague recollection of a small part, either in American Graffiti or Animal House comes to mind. He plays a chubby college student loser trying to get into a frat house. He wears a beenie that looks like a kippah by structure but contains alternating bright colors. Remember Beenieboy from the cartoon Beany and Cecil? Beany wears a similar cap with a propeler on top. I just can't place this actor. At first I thought he was Ron Michaelson, the Ditech guy from the commercials that go "Oh no, I lost another one to Ditech!" but after a closer look, that's not him. Why is this important? Because I'm trying to recall a movie in which this mysterious geeky fellow has a small part. His lisp is so thick when he talks, you can hear him whistle. It's a riot.
The mish mash of numbers and letters will compose the title of "Today's Blanket Sin" cartoon. Believe it or not, when you overlay one line of text over the other, you can see the words Blanket Sin. Eventually, I'll do this in photoshop.
Sometimes I wonder whether two songs can overlay each other and sound totally different with new lyrics and secret, subliminal messaging. Kind of like the televangelists who tried to discredit HEAVY METAL by playing it backwards and claiming to hear evil incantations.


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OK...So I could have built this site using all kinds of fancy CSS3 & HTML5 bells and whistle.
Maybe even built the entire thing in WordPress or Tumblr or gone crazy and thrown it together with Bootstrap.
But...I just wanted to make a beautiful site that showcases what I do best - make pretty pictures!
Email: email@example.com
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2023 Canadian Food Industry Report
2023 Edition. ALL NEW DATA
The only comprehensive resource of its kind in Canada!
A comprehensive sector-by-sector snapshot of food and beverage processing and manufacturing industry performance and innovation.
Read about important industry issues and trends, with emphasis on a well-researched quantitative and qualitative outlook.
- Key Growth Areas
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