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Laurie "Pizza" Guinta
As a Rockford native, Laurie began playing softball in the late 70s at Rockford East High School, where she earned all-conference honors. This was only the beginning of a 36-year softball career, which has seen "Pizza" play for numerous state and national championship teams.
She began playing after high school with the Girogi Girls in 1980, but soon moved to more competitive teams as Prairie Moon Saloon, Kinney Shoes, John Slack, Ace of Diamonds, Sandy's Amoco/Cubbys, Lithiuian/Blackhawk, and Add A Bath Demarini/Kaisers.
After 30 years of USSSA play, she reflects that she has been very fortunate to have played on so many great teams and with so many great teammates.
With a career batting average of .610 and a primary position as pitcher, Laurie earned numerous all-state and all-NIT honors. Highlighted by an MVP selection during the 1989 Class C State Tournament.
She recognizes teammates, Wendy Fudge, Toodie Moss, Vicki Brown, and Meghan Murray as a few of the best players she has shared the field with over the years, while mentioning Al Dalhmier, Tim Gifford, and Dick Hahn among some the great coaches that she has had the privilege to play for over the years.
She thanks the USSSA with providing her the opportunities to have met so many great people that have developed into so many great friendships that have lasted a lifetime. She also thinks it is great that she has had the experience to have played with the second generation of some of her teammates.
Even though Laurie's funniest softball experience landed her on her butt, while pitching and falling backwards over the pitching rubber, she got back on her feet and dusted herself off to be honored as one of the newest members of the Illinois USSSA Hall of Fame.


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How to Best Reduce Dark Under-eye Circles and Under-Eye Hollows?
Dark under-eye circles or periorbital hyperpigmentation, is a skin condition that involves dark pigmentation of upper and lower eyelids. Aesthetically, dark circles around the eyes can make a person look tired and older than actual age. Dark eye circles tend to be more common in individuals with darker skin and we have many patients who seek treatment for under-eye dark circles in our Dallas and Southlake offices. Dark under-eye circles affects men and women equally, it gets worse with aging due to loss of skin thickness and elasticity and loss of volume below the skin.
In addition to extra pigmentation, dark under-eye circles and under-eye hollows are frequently associated with other issues such as thinning skin, loss of elasticity and loss of volume below the skin. The extent of each of these problems determines the presentation of dark under-eye circles and hollows in each individual and the best outcome is achieved with treatments aimed at correcting each of the additional issues.
Adequate treatment of dark under-eye circles and under-eye hollows starts with a thorough evaluation of patient's medical history and close examination of the skin around the eyes to determine the extent of each of the problems mentioned above in the delicate peri-orbital skin.
For treatment of dark under-eye circles and hollows in Dallas and Southlake we almost always recommend PRP -Platelet Rich Plasma injected into the dermis and below the dermis and we combine a second or third treatment to address thinning skin, elastosis, loss of volume etc as follows:
- Dark under-eye circles with poor texture and fine lines- PRP + Micropen
- Dark under-eye circles with loss of skin elscticity- PRP + Microneedle Fractional Radiofrequency (MFR)
- Dark under-eye circles with deep wrinkles, poor texture, milder loss of elastcity- PRP + CO2 fractional Laser resurfacing or the Madonna lift.
- Dark under-eye circles with deep hollows and loss of volume below the skin- PRP + Hyaluronic acid dermal filler
PRP is a regenerative skin treatment which means the results are progressive and cumulative as your skin responds with regeneration of new healthy tissue. More than one treatment is usually needed for optimum results. We usually recommend three treatments, four to six weeks apart combine and we combine any of the above treatments with a topical prescription skin lightening product for further improvement of pigmentation and to improve the skin texture and fine lines in between treatments.
Platelet-Rich Plasma or PRP use in treatment and management of various degenerative medical conditions has become increasingly popular during the last 10 years. Most studies on the effectiveness of PRP in wound healing are carried out in areas such as orthopedics, sports medicine, and odontology. Only recently studies relating to the use of PRP in dermatology have started to be published. In our Dallas Cosmetic PRP regenerative practice, we use PRP to improve many different skin conditions; texture, scars, wrinkles, laxity, stretch marks with great results. We have also seen tremendous improvements in hair density with PRP + ACell treatments for male and female pattern hair loss.
In the last year we have successfully treated many patients with PRP for under eye pigmentation and hollows. The photos below are from a study published in American Journal of Dermatology and Venereology 2014.
These patients received PRP injections alone with no other treatments or topical skin lightening agents, individual results vary
Call 888-210-9693 for a consultation for treatment of dark under-eye circles and hollows in Dallas and Southlake

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What does 'Good fences make good neighbours' mean?
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Two Separate Joined Roads
Because sometimes it's two too many.
Last week I had a ride with a woman headed to the airport. She wasn't just headed out of town though. She was headed to another step on the journey. It was a much needed pause after a long journey she'd finally left.
But that didn't come into view until nearly the end of our drive.
"Omg your nails are gorgeous!"
"Thank you. I just had them done." I told her.
"You're so wonderfully colorful!" she exclaimed.
When she'd walked in the car I would not have thought I would be having this conversation. It caught me off guard a bit just like the actor last week and the other connection linked by the number 2...
We talked about nails. We talked about colors. We talked about... the differences from our families and where we grew up to how things were and are now in our busy lives living in Los Angeles.
"My family doesn't think like that."
"Mine neither. That's why I left. I can't stand it over there."
"Is that where you're going?"
"Yes but only for a minute. It's just to get away and take a time out."
She hadn't told me what exactly hers was for when I pulled out my Scribble Diary.
"I drew this this morning after a phone call..."
She looked at it and smiled.
"I love it!"
And while that was a nice thought and such, the next part was not. Because no one should ever want anyone else to relate to what we did there...
"Mine was two years. It was finally time to stop that. How long was yours?" she asked.
"Same. A little more but technically less than that too..."
"Two years too many..."
We both nodded.
There was a moment of silent acknowledgement.
"Hey... good for you for being out of that." we both said.
And in that moment it was just... nice. It was a car with two women who were on journeys of self. It was a car full of... adventure and... promise.
"He said I have so much potential..." I told her.
"You do. So do I. Now it's time we both got it." she said as she exited and went to get her luggage.
"Stay colorful darling!" she said and waved goodbye.
And I smiled and she waved... and we both didn't need to pretend that it was ok even if we might have had to pretend it was ok... because it was really going to be ok and even better regardless of what happened next.
For more stories of journeys with passengers and more, tune in here for City Driving Stories or sometimes Once Loved stories or... maybe something else. Whatever it is, have a good one. I'll see you on the road or on the pages soon. Namaste.


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The Global Alliance
Established in 2011, the Global Alliance for the Rights of Older People was born out of the need to strengthen the rights and voice of older people globally.
Calendar of events and meetings
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3rd ASEM conference on 'Global Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons'https://www.rightsofolderpeople.org/event/3rd-asem-conference-on-global-ageing-and-human-rights-of-older-persons/
The 3rd Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Conference on "Global Ageing and Human Rights of Older Persons" will take place on 5-7 Sep 2018. The event will be hosted by National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) and cooperatively organised by ASEM Global Ageing Center.
The programme and further information is available here.
Several members of GAROP and one of our Co-chairs will be in attendance.
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UN Human Rights Council side-event: 'Social Exclusion of Older Persons: impact & solutions'https://www.rightsofolderpeople.org/event/un-human-rights-council-side-event-social-exclusion-of-older-persons-impact-solutions/
The event will take place on Tuesday, 11 September 2018 – 12h30-13h30 – Geneva, Palais des Nations, Conference Room XXV.
This side event will discuss the impact of social exclusion of older persons – a key issue in addressing existing protection gaps, thereby focusing on concrete rights-based solutions. Based on the Independent Expert's report (A/HRC/39/50) that provides an overview of the global policy framework and analyses social exclusion concepts and various forms of appearances, gaps and good practices will be discussed – in an informal interactive way with a wide variety of discussants from the civil society, international organizations, state representatives and other stakeholders – in light of the need for a consistent application of a human rights-based lens to ageing as well as solutions such as the formulation of global minimum standards.
Download the flyer here.
- 2525.September.Tuesday
International Forum on Older People: 'Vivir Mas, Vivir Mejor'https://www.rightsofolderpeople.org/event/international-forum-on-older-people-vivir-mas-vivir-mejor/
HelpAge Espana is organising an international forum on Older People in Valencia, Spain on 25th September, with the support of La Caixa and the Government of Valencia.
The event will bring together experts from Spain and around the world to discuss a range of topics relevant to the rights of older people.
The main objectives of the event are to discuss and raise awareness of the current situation regarding the rights of older people and ageing around the world. The event will also focus on the possible contents of a future United Nations International Convention on the Rights of Older People, and involve the regional government, Generalitat Valencia, and other local actors in strategies and actions for the protection of the human rights of older people.
More information including the full programme and registration link are available here.


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Robin Thicke's ex Paula Patton is moving on, but there's one problem! Her man is already taken with children… Days ago she gushed, confirming that she has a new man in her life and that they've been dating for a month. Paula also claims that she's in love… But, I will say it's lust…
Carrying on!
According to Page Six:
Paula Patton's new beau is still married to his wife.
"They're married, they're not even legally separated," a source exclusively told Page Six of Zachary Quittman, the man the 42-year-old actress recently gushed about in an interview while promoting her new movie "Traffik."
"He doesn't even have his stuff out of the house," the source said Tuesday.
Patton's new love interest, 37, who has been with his wife for nearly 20 years, is a real estate agent in Malibu and also "coaches a lot of kids sports [teams] so he's known by a lot of families." When reached by phone on Tuesday, Quittman declined to comment.
"I'm just kind of disgusted that [Paula] is being that callous to talk about the basketball game when we come from a very small town and everybody knows about this," the source added in response to the specifics discussed in Patton's interview.
Describing the father of two, another source told us, "He's like a trust fund kid, his mom is like no. 1 in real estate, he's a good salesperson so I'm sure he's selling himself … he hasn't really made anything of himself in his life and being in the spotlight is great for him," adding, "he's all about what he looks like, his body, his tattoos, he's a very selfish man."
Quittman has been living with Patton since the two started seeing each other approximately a month ago and has been tagging along on her "Traffik" press tour. We're also told he will be joining her in London next week.
Quittman's now estranged wife who, "thought [Patton] was nice," having spent time with her in social settings with other fellow moms, "has just been shocked." "[Patton] paints herself as the jilted woman who was left for another woman, but she's doing the same f–king s–t, she's a hypocrite," the source said.


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Carpe Data: CONNECT
Jim Ryan
Have you ever had the feeling you were being guided down a specific path in life? A real, deep in your guts, crap in your pants inclination? What if you came to believe you were placed on this earth to do something that would change everything? What would you do? What would you be willing to do?
Everything is connected. This much Jim Ryan figured out at a young age. But he also foresaw the application of this physical property in the digital world—a calling to connect every person on the planet to each other and to the collective intelligence of human kind. Through the realization of this vision, each of us can now do more, get more, access more than ever before thanks to a device we hold in our hand. But like many great discoveries, this new connectivity has a dark side.
In this fast-paced, introspective memoir, written by one of the world's defining players in the mobile revolution, Ryan takes us along on his quest to deliver what he first imagined in 1987; something he called the Total Interactive Communications Device (the TICD)—something we have all come to know as the smartphone.
Jim Ryan has helped build some of the most influential mobile data businesses in the world. Along the way, he has seen the evolution of the cellphone from its very beginning, and shares his personal experiences with readers in Carpe Data: Connect, the first of two memoirs covering this journey.
Ryan has spent his entire career pursuing something he first envisioned in 1987, the Total Interactive Communications Device (the TICD): better known as the smartphone. This quest has taken him across states, countries and continents. Ryan has been lucky to have a devoted family that has supported him every step of the way. He continues his efforts through his own consulting practice, Right-brain Consulting. When he's not working, Ryan can be found at home in Roswell, Georgia, playing the drums or hanging with his wife and soul mate, Jeanne, their two kids, CJ and Tyler, and their dog Lexi.
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Blue Wave Democratic Dinner Host State and Local Democratic Officials
The Rich Township Democratic Organization recently held their Annual Democratic Dinner at the Idlewild Country Club in Flossmoor. This year's theme was Join the Blue Wave and featured special guests like J.B. Pritzker, Democratic Candidate for Governor, and Senator Toi Hutchinson, 40th District of Illinois.
"Normally if we have an event in the fall it's been small but this time we decided to raise the bar," said Calvin Jordan, Rich Township Democratic committeeman.
The Rich Township Democratic Organization supports the principals of the Democratic Party and the Constitution of the United States while also encouraging Rich Township residents to become more involved in the Democratic process
through voting. Rich Township is part of Chicago's South Suburban community and includes all or part of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, Hazel Crest, Homewood, Matteson, Olympia Fields, Park Forest, Richton Park, and Tinley Park.
What the Rich Township Democratic organization, and Calvin as committeeman, try to do is connect with local, state, and national Democratic officials and candidates to bring them into the region and help to educate the community on their platforms as well as hear from the community about their concerns.
"What I try to do is get ahold of the people who are running to let them know that Rich Township exists so that they can come out and have a chance to give their spiel. I've been working with J.B. Pritzker since the start of his campaign and he's come out several times and talked to various different groups," said Jordan.
Special guest speakers at the Democratic Dinner included J.B. Pritzker, the Democratic candidate for governor, and Illinois State Senator Toi Hutchinson who gave the Keynote speech. Jordan said that it's not always easy getting democratic
representatives to come out and speak to members of the Rich Township community but it is always worth the effort.
"Since I've been committeeman, we've invited several people out to speak about what they do and how it relates to the area," said Jordan. "We work closely with all the municipalities and try to get people to have a dialogue about what's going
on and understanding what each elected official does which is really important."
As a result of the event, several people expressed their interest in getting more involved in democratic efforts in their communities which Jordan said he is elated about.
"We had a lot of people come out and express an interest in getting involved and what we're in the process is doing now is just trying to make sure everyone is registered to vote, and then at the same time encourage them to get their neighbors and other people to come out and actually vote. That's the biggest problem that we've got, I run into people all the time that say they don't know when the election is," said Jordan.
For more information about the Rich Township Democratic Organization visit www. richtownshipdemocratic.org.


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Charlene Egbe, stage name MC Charlene aka Energy Goddess is a Cameroonian international Mc/host based in Norway. Charlene hails from both regions of the English speaking parts of Cameroon, with her father from the South West, Mamfe to be precise (why she has the name "Egbe") and Her Mother from the Northwest Region. Charlene has lived in Norway for 19 years till date.
As talented and energetic as she is, her love for entertainment has led her to host events for African stars like: J Martins,Reekado Banks, Kiss Daniel,Bracket, Stonebwoy, Iyanya, Diamond Platnumz, Olamide, Flavour, Mr. P, Fally Ipupa and many more across Europe in various countries like Belgium, Germany, Norway,Italy, Turkey, Sweden, Austria and many more. Charlene hosted the made in Cameroon music festival in Maryland/USA for popular cameroonian artists, such as MR Leo, Magasco, Stanley Enow, Minks and many more.Charlene was one of the host for the 2018 edition of the Bonteh Digital Madia Awards in Cameroon, where she hosted the red carpet event. She also recently hosted The Scandinavia Afrobeats Music Awards in Stockholm Sweden. MC Charlene also hosts corporate events, private parties, birthdays, weddings, fashion shows and festivals. Summer 2019 MC Charlene was the only female MC to host the Afrobeat in Amsterdam stage at the Oh My Festival, which happens to be the biggest Urban Music Festival in the Netherlands.
In the year 2018, she had over 30 shows and toured in more than 14 city's around the word. Hard work is the key to success. Charlene ranks as one of the biggest female MCs/Hosts in Europe and Scandinavia and has plans of getting bigger, better and taking her country Cameroon to higher heights in the domain of entertainment. It's no surprise that the Energy Goddess MC Charlene emerged winner at the 2019 Scandinavia Afrobeats Music Awards (SAMA Awards) under the category for MC Of The Year!
Charlene also hosts club events as she hosted in one of the biggest afrobeat's night clubs in Bangkok/Thailand.She just recently hosted the biggest club in Lagos/Nigeria, Club Quilox. Charlene makes it her priority to promote the shows and events to the best of her ability to create awareness. Not only is Charlene there to give the audience the best show experience, she is also there to leave the audience "wanting more"
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The only thing crueler than April, with its 80-degree Mondays and 30-degree Tuesdays, is baseball itself, as the Red Sox re-learned here yesterday in excruciating fashion.
Within about an hour�s time, the Sox went from a triumphant farewell to Yankee Stadium and essentially knocking the Bronx Bombers out of the playoff race to enduring a crushing defeat and revealing that the pitcher they consider their ace is worried about his future.
About 20 minutes after Jason Giambi�s bases-loaded hit gave New York a 3-2 victory, Boston general manager Theo Epstein piped up in Terry Francona�s crowded office with an �Oh, by the way� statement that Josh Beckett won�t be pitching tonight as scheduled.
Oh, by the way, Fenway � we have a problem. Oh, by the way, Captain Smith, there�s something large, white and cold off the starboard bow.
�He�s not quite 100 percent,� Epstein said, talking about Beckett. �He�s getting better, but he�s going to see Dr. Andrews (today).�
That would be Dr. James Andrews, the Alabama arm specialist, and there is no time when the mention of his name and a pitcher�s in the same conversation is a good thing.
�The symptoms have subsided, but he�s not 100 percent,� Epstein continued. �We didn�t feel comfortable pitching him, and that�s as much for his peace of mind. We don�t want any pitcher to take the mound when he�s not 100 percent. We�re always concerned with any pitcher who�s not 100 percent.�
Beckett has been getting better, Epstein said. The team is optimistic, Epstein said. The tingling that Beckett had after his last start on Aug. 17 is gone � the issue is Beckett�s elbow.
Of course it is. It always has been. The Red Sox should be embarrassed by the way they�ve handled this. They�ve thrown up smokescreens and outright lied throughout the entire process, and what they have been saying about Beckett�s condition has often been completely disconnected from what the pitcher has been saying about himself.
On Aug. 17, when Beckett was drilled for eight runs in 2-1/3 innings by the Blue Jays, Francona was asked after the game if his pitcher was OK, and he said, yes, he was. But nobody as good as Beckett can be that bad without something being wrong. Seven runs in five innings, maybe that�s just a �clunker� as Francona said, but eight in 2-1/3?
Then the Sox conceded that Beckett had the tingling sensation in his fingers, but it was caused by the way he was sleeping. C�mon � everybody�s had that happen to their hand or foot sometime because they�ve sat awkwardly for a while, but the feeling goes away in five minutes. It doesn�t cause anyone to miss work.
Finally, in Toronto, as the Sox kept pushing Beckett back from his scheduled starts, Francona said that the tingling was being caused by inflammation in Beckett�s elbow. Now, that finally made sense.
Here, as recently as Wednesday, Francona was saying that Beckett was doing very well and the only thing the team was worried about was that he had some concerns about his well-being. It was almost like they were calling him a hypochondriac.
On his part, Beckett said that he considered himself day to day, and that the elbow has been an issue all year which, finally, puts his season in some perspective, with his won-lost record at 11-9 and ERA at 4.34 compared to the 15-5, 3.15 it was at this time last year when he was on his way to 20 wins.
He has also said he�s worried about his career to the point that he has been having sleepless nights.
Beckett left the Red Sox clubhouse before reporters could speak with him, which was too bad, because he has been the only source of truthful information throughout the entire sorry process.
�It�s obviously tough on the team,� said Jon Lester, who should have gotten a win yesterday and is about to take over as Boston�s No. 1 starter. �He�s one of our horses, but he�s got to take care of his body. If he tells us he can�t pitch, he can�t pitch.�
Beckett�s been telling his employers that for almost two weeks now, and the box score told them that back on Aug. 17.
This has been a remarkably resilient Red Sox team. It has survived the delinquency of Manny Ram�rez, the long slump of Jason Varitek, and injuries to David Ortiz and Mike Lowell. Even without Beckett being available, Boston went 6-3 on a difficult road trip.
The Sox have gotten this far with their postseason hopes intact, but the way they�ve handled the last 11 days with Beckett, their credibility is not.


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When I posted something about the child in Baltimore yesterday telling her father that Harold was her friend, I did so knowing that some people would tell me, "I told you so. I knew you were making a big deal out of nothing."
When I posted things about the "demon dog" the young boy in Australia talked about seeing, people were telling me it was protecting me. Of course, others thought I'd lost my senses. Still others accused me of just plain lying.
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A news release from the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association announced the recent lifting of restrictions on U.S. beef exports to Japan should be good for Texas cattlemen. According to the USDA, Japan will now allow imports of beef from cattle less than 30 months of age, as opposed to the previous limit of 20 months.
Obviously, the eased regulations are good for those who make money on the beef industry throughout the States, not just cattlemen in Texas, but I have to wonder, what's this going to do to Texas' fajitas?
When Robb Walsh wrote about fajitas in an article that was syndicated here at the Observer he noted the following about outside skirt steak, the preferred cut for authentic fajitas...
In 1988, the U.S.-Japan Beef and Citrus Agreement reclassified outside skirt, the cut that started the fajita craze, as tariff-free offal. The Japanese, who used to pay the equivalent of a 200 percent tariff on U.S. beef, now buy our outside skirt steak with no tariff at all. They are currently importing 90 percent of it.
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The eased restrictions can't be positive for the domestic availability, and subsequently the price, of outside skirt steak. The small cut is prized over inside skirt and other cuts for its tenderness. Inside skirt, the cut that's more commonly sold at Tex-Mex restaurants already, is so tough it often needs to be chemically tenderized before it's grilled.


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To shoot a man because one disagrees with his interpretation of Darwin or Hegel is a sinister tribute to the supremacy of ideas in human affairs — but a tribute nevertheless.
Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven; To his feet thy tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like me his praise should sing?Henry Francis Lyte
His imperial fancy has laid all Nature under tribute, and has collected riches from every scene of the creation and every walk of art.robert hall
Nine times out of 10 when people do a tribute album or tribute songs for somebody, it's what I call 'white boys playing reggae'. They know they can't, we know they can't, so they sing like they can't and play like they can't. They gently make fun of the idiom or sing in a false accent.david lee roth
The man wants to stick his iron pick in the little basket, and I do not prevent him. I open the knapsack, and he sees nothing in it. And the food for the soul passes, candid and free , without paying tribute to the customs .juan ramón jiménez
Gula carum tributem exigit, sed vilissimum reddit, quia quanto sunt delicaciora cibavia, tanto fetidiora sunt stercora. Gluttony demands a heavy tribute but gives the basest returns: the more delicate the food, the more reeking the dung.Pope Innocent III
I had the pleasure of not only performing for him in tribute, but performing in his stead at the Grammy Awards in 1998, singing 'Nessun Dorma.' I had one magnificent and absolute and defining moment when he came to the stage to thank me for my performance. The world has lost one of the greatest voices of all time.Luciano Pavarotti
Implores the passing tribute of a sigh.thomas gray
Resolved that I, Jennifer H. Granholm, offer this certificate of tribute to Prem Rawat in honor of his exemplary career, life accomplishments, and many contributions to our citizens.maharaji (prem rawat)
Superman Through the Ages (tribute site)jerry siegel
On reflection, moral judgment in the arts appears rather as a tribute to their power to influence emotion and possibly conduct. And reflecting further on what some critics do today, one sees that a good many have merely shifted the ground of their moralism, transferring their impulse of righteousness to politics and social issues.jacques barzun
I just wanted to pay tribute to him and talk about the situation." When asked if it was a conscious thing to give an eastern flavor to the song, Sheik says "Definitely... I know that he was, like, a big fan of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and he was listening to a lot of that kind of music. There's also just a really mournful quality to that kind of string playing." Sheik says, "I wanted to send him off and say a few things about how much his music moved me and other people.jeff buckley
The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an implied tribute.j. william fulbright
The Harper smiled, well pleased; for ne'er Was flattery lost on poet's ear: A simple race! they waste their toil For the vain tribute of a smile.
I think What Dreams May Come is the most important (read effective) book I've written. It has caused a number of readers to lose their fear of death the finest tribute any writer could receive. ... Somewhere In Time is my favorite novel.richard matheson
As his colleagues have noted in their tribute to him, it was typical of Leo Ryan's concern for his constituents that he would investigate personally the rumors of mistreatment in Jonestown that reportedly affected so many from his district. Leo Ryan is the 88th recipient of a Congressional Gold Medal and only the 4th Member of Congress to receive this high honor from his colleagues.leo j. ryan
It's actually a tribute to the quality of economics teaching that they have persuaded so many generations of students to believe in so much that seems so counter to what the world is like. Many of the things that I'm going to describe make so much more common sense than these notions that seem counter to what ones eyes see every day.joseph e. stiglitz
Implores the passing tribute of a sigh.thomas gray
His [Burke's] imperial fancy has laid all nature under tribute, and has collected riches from every scene of the creation and every walk of art.robert hall
There's not a ship that sails the ocean, But every climate, every soil, Must bring its tribute, great or small, And help to build the wooden wall!Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
For ne'er Was flattery lost on Poet's ear; A simple race! they waste their toil For the vain tribute of a smile.walter scott
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert those pillars of human happiness, those firmest props of the duties of men and citizens.
Millions for defence, but not one cent for tribute.
At the head of Flora's dance; Simple Snow-drop, then in thee All thy sister-train I see; Every brilliant bud that blows, From the blue-bell to the rose; All the beauties that appear, On the bosom of the Year, All that wreathe the locks of Spring, Summer's ardent breath perfume, Or on the lap of Autumn bloom, All to thee their tribute bring.james montgomery
"K-eats! if thy cherished name be "writ in water" E-ach drop has fallen from some mourner's cheek; A-sacred tribute; such as heroes seek, T-hough oft in vain - for dazzling deeds of slaughter S-leep on! Not honoured less for Epitaph so meek!"
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I'm not an expert but likely you will hit in cold temperatures the limitation of the CR2032 cell or almost any other battery first. The chemical process within a battery is significantly more temperature dependent as any other component.
Next to the battery your only other concern should be condensation since it may lead to shorts or corrosion.
The button connects (if pressed) VCC (3.3V) to Ground producing a short.
If you want to pull a pin to ground you should always use a resistor e.g. 10k and not tie it directly,
see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pull-up_resistor for details.
Note: The article describes pull-up, but the same principle applies to pull down.
I've a pretty large application consisting of 5 modules (loaded with require) and a main.
I've enabled "Save on Send" and set "Minification" as well as "Module Minification" to "Closure Simple".
The upload kind of succeeds but the execution fails with
>Uncaught InternalError: NRF ERROR 9 at line 1 col 7573 ...bounce:50,repeat:!0})});\n");load();
Further more the saved code is garbage:
dump(); // Code saved with E.setBootCode ÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿÿ... require("Storage").read(".bootcde"); ="\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF\xFF....
If reduce my code size by deleting functions, everything turns back to normal.
Can this be fixed? I'm also happy with a solution where I upload the modules and the main separately.
I vote for handling
undefinedand missing the same way. Default function parameters are implemented in javascript using a check for undefined - an example:
function multiply(a, b) { b = (typeof b !== 'undefined') ? b : 1; return a * b; }
Source: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript/Reference/Functions/Default_parameters
I believe adding a distinction between undefined and missing breaks the spec too.
@MaBe The documentation to setTimeout states:
Returns An ID that can be passed to
To answer your question calling a function without an argument is identical to calling it with
I'll open a pull request for
NFCTag.json the weekend.
About downloading arbitrary data using NFC:
It's generic and works for text, images, js... for this reason the data is wrapped in a NDEF MIME Record. Andoird features an API for wrap und unwrap.
Wrap and unwrap is missing from Pucks JS-Engine, namely:
- Parse and skip NDEF Message Header. (Usually 2 or 4 bytes)
- Parse and skip NDEF MIME-Record Header. (Here length greatly depends on the payload type string e.g. "text/javascript" is already 15 bytes on it's own.)
If there is interest I would invest some time into a MIME record wrap unwrap module.
- Parse and skip NDEF Message Header. (Usually 2 or 4 bytes)


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Presentation Skills Case Study
Part I. The Elected Government Official
He was a highly astute, personable and successful executive but a little too comfortable speaking before groups. He often spoke with little or no preparation and would sometimes get off point. He might even throw in an inappropriate joke. He did not come across as the successful leader he was. His PR Director told him he needed to change is presentation ways. With her advice, he agreed to hire an executive coach. He hired Liebold.
The coaching began with video-recording one of the executive's presentations. While watching the video, he noticed he was too relaxed, too informal with the audience. He realized his message was not very clear nor did it have the impact he had hoped. With one-on-one coaching, video-recording, critique, and lots of practice, he became a more polished and effective speaker.
He now spends time preparing and practicing his speeches. He no longer tells inappropriate jokes. He is both personable and executive-like. His presentations have improved, as has his image. He presents himself as a leader with great ideas and respect for his constituents and staff.
Part II. The Executive's Management Team
Realizing the benefits of coaching, the Executive decided he wanted to help his managers improve their presentations. He contracted with Liebold to work with six members of his top management team.
Liebold created a custom presentation skills coaching program consisting of three groups of two managers each. They came to the coaching with different needs. Several wanted to overcome their fear of public speaking. Some needed to eliminate annoying habits such as saying "um" too often or jingling keys in their pockets. Others needed help creating effective and compelling content and visuals. And still others needed to learn how to relate to the audience. The coaching addressed each individual's needs. Presentation critiques pinpointed areas to develop. Homework assignments were focused on ways to improve each of these areas.
At the end of the program, each of the six participants said the coaching made a significant and positive difference in their level of confidence and ability to speak before groups. Two managers enlisted Liebold to work with members of their own teams.


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The mu and delta opioid receptors (MOR and DOR) are highly homologous members of the opioid family of GPCRs. There is evidence that MOR and DOR interact, however the extent to which these interactions occur in vivo and affect synaptic function is unknown. There are two stable DOR subtypes: DPDPE sensitive (DOR1) and deltorphin II sensitive (DOR2); both agonists are blocked by DOR selective antagonists. Robust motivational effects are produced by local actions of both MOR and DOR ligands in the ventral tegmental area (VTA). Here we demonstrate that a majority of both dopaminergic and non-dopaminergic VTA neurons express combinations of functional DOR1, DOR2, and/or MOR, and that within a single VTA neuron, DOR1, DOR2, and MOR agonists can differentially couple to downstream signaling pathways. As reported for the MOR agonist DAMGO, DPDPE and deltorphin II produced either a predominant K+ dependent hyperpolarization or a Cav2.1 mediated depolarization in different neurons. In some neurons DPDPE and deltorphin II produced opposite responses. Excitation, inhibition, or no effect by DAMGO did not predict the response to DPDPE or deltorphin II, arguing against a MOR-DOR interaction generating DOR subtypes. However, in a subset of VTA neurons the DOR antagonist TIPP-Ψ augmented DAMGO responses; we also observed DPDPE or deltorphin II responses augmented by the MOR selective antagonist CTAP. These findings directly support the existence of two independent, stable forms of the DOR, and show that MOR and DOR can interact in some neurons to alter downstream signaling.
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Published: Sep 1, 2017
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The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) are launching a second phase of research into professional practice education and its connection to work in architecture firms. The research will measure practitioners' perceptions of readiness for professional practice, as well as what recent graduates think about the alignment of their education with firm expectations. The effort, which will begin in early 2019, follows on a 2018 analysis of professional practice education at programs accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
"ACSA and NCARB have common interests in improving the alignment of architectural education and practice," said Michael J. Monti, ACSA Executive Director. "We are pleased to continue collaborating with NCARB on issues that affect the profession and the health, safety, and welfare of the public."
"Through NCARB's continued partnership with the ACSA, our 55 licensing boards will gain a deeper understanding of how the current educational landscape is preparing the next generation of architects for practice," said NCARB CEO Michael Armstrong. "We are particularly interested to learn if key lessons from professional practice courses align with firm expectations."
Firm leaders and human resources staff at architecture offices will be invited to take the online survey in the coming months, followed by a survey of architectural associates who recently graduated with an accredited professional degree.
Survey to be sent out in early 2019. Stay tuned.
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Wardrobe Essentials - Five Common Wardrobe Dilemmas
Working as a personal stylist, I get to meet a huge range of people from very different backgrounds in lots of different professions. When it comes to dressing, it's a pretty level playing field and the issues are mostly the same. Apparently we are judged by others 80% on what we wear and only 20% on what we say!! Dressing well influences others but above all dressing well makes you feel great and can have a hugely positive impact on your self-esteem.
To kick-start your year and jerk you into having a fresh look at your wardrobe, I've written a list of five of the most common wardrobe dilemmas and some ways around them:
1) Buying the same style of clothing over and over again.
Have a look in your wardrobe, do you buy the same style of top or perhaps dress over and over again or just buy tops and no dresses? This has the be the most common one of all. It's almost as if your style peripheral vision gets blocked and you instinctively zone in on a small selection of styles. Broaden your horizons! Fashion is about being a bit brave and trying new things, you may not always get it right but you might be missing the best styles out there for you by not trying.
To highlight this point and give a good example of fashion bravery, look at this pic of Alexa Chung. Now she's a girl who constantly gets to the top of the best dressed list because she is creative with the way she puts things together and tries out lots of different styles. This combination of outfit is not something most people would think of putting together, patterned dress then animal print boots? The mix is unusual but looks great!
2) Hoarding
Human beings are natural hoarders and some women are particularly bad at hanging on to old clothes "in case they come back in to fashion". Why would you want to trawl through a ton of clothes every morning that you haven't worn in a year? It's true that fashion trends are cyclical but the old trends that come back are usually updated. There are some exceptions which are your investment pieces (e.g. coats, macs, tailored suits, bags) or vintage items (that cool 70's suede coat, not a year old vintage-style top from Oasis!)
Top tips for Hoarders
- If you haven't worn it in a year, move it out of the way, bag it, bin it or charity shop it
- If you don't love it, you probably never will
3) Dressing from your prime (formally know as mutton dressed as lamb - ouch!)
And this rule applies to men too - in fact, maybe even more so because in my experience some men don't embrace change and also, there isn't as much choice out there for men. 'Dressing from your prime' is a very similar dilemma to being in a rut and buying the same item(s) over and over again but expands to your whole look. Ladies, ask yourself, are you still wearing the skinny jeans and sparkly tops with heels from your mid-twenties at 40? There's nothing up with that per-se but it's pretty boring no? Have you got great legs you should be showing off? Ever experimented with dresses? What about adding a tailored jacket to your jeans or a beautiful billowing sleeved silk blouse to add interest?
Men, were you into hip hop as a teen and loved rocking the baggy jeans, trainers and tee shirt combo? Are you now almost 40 and still wearing things that are 20 years old or are in the exact same style as in your youth? Again, nothing wrong here as such but maybe you need a little shake by the shoulders and a light slap across the face to wake you out of this dressing rut and open your mind to some alternative wardrobe essentials.
However, approach with some caution, if someone suddenly and drastically changed their look at this life stage then it could be seen as a 'mid-life crisis', (albeit a tad early). What I'm saying is you've probably found your signature style, know what you like and don't like so just update it a bit. Get some really good quality jeans, swap tee shirts for the odd smart shirt, swap the trainers for brogues - (ooh now there's a scary thought!). Do it gradually and your new look will creep up on your friends, garner a few positive comments and sit comfortably with you.
In my opinion, Daniel Craig always looks sharp (and hot obviously). He's wearing a really simple jumper and jeans in the picture but the brogues take it to whole new grown-up level.
4) Lifestyle Change
You used to be a PR hotshot working in the West End. Out for drinks most nights, entertaining clients and enjoying glamourous cocktail bars and holiday destinations in your spare time. Now you're a stay at home mum/have gained weight/have started a home based business, I could go on... Almost your entire wardrobe can become defunct in next to no time at all. This is a great time for a wardrobe declutter and re-vamp. Look at what doesn't work for you anymore - will you really be wearing that low-cut DVF wrap dress any time soon? What about those sky scraper stilettos? Take them out and bag them, bin them or charity shop them. Look at what could still work for you now. Could you buy one or two pieces that would bring some outfits together and refresh the wardrobe? Maybe all you need are a few new basics like some plain tops from GAP to set off patterned skirts or wear underneath low-cut wrap dresses. A stylist can help you to transform what you have now and make your wardrobe work better for your new lifestyle without spending a fortune.
5) Introducing colour
The fifth most common wardrobe dilemma is being in a colour rut. An awful lot of clients I see are always wearing black or do wear colour but not necessarily the right ones. Once you know what colours suit you, you can open your mind to more exciting options - neon is going to big next season, could that be a colour choice for you? Even if all you do is add a few coloured scarves or accessories into the mix, you will be taking you and your wardrobe in an exciting new direction.
SO, now you have some ideas about sorting out your wardrobe dilemmas. Stop procrastinating and start being braver with your style - life is short and fashion is definitely an area where you can have some of the most fun and express yourself in the best possible way.


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At The Law Office of Cormac Bordes, P.C., we understand that your success as a mortgage professional is tied to your borrower's experience with the closing process. We are committed to making the closing process a smooth and pleasant one for your borrowers. With our extensive experience conducting closings, we appreciate the importance of being adequately prepared, and taking the time to fully answer the borrower's questions so they understand the process and the various documents to be signed at closing.


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The parties agreed to continue with the meeting Tuesday.
The meeting was necessitated by a notice served by members of NAGRAT to go on strike if the government failed to pay outstanding salaries due them by the end of February, this year.
Teachers' concerns, which were tabled at Monday's meeting, related to incremental credit arrears for 2011 and 2012, the payment of not more than three months' salary arrears, transfer grants, overtime allowance and allowances for vehicles, motorbikes and bicycles.
The about two-hour meeting was chaired by the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Haruna Idrissu. Also included in the government's team were the Minister of Education, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang; a Deputy Minister of Education, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; and a Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour Relations, Mr Ahmed Mohammed Baba Jamal. The Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Mr George Smith-Graham, was present.
In attendance were the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), Mr Jacob Kor, and the leadership of NAGRAT and the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).
No deadlock
After the closed-door meeting, the government and teacher representatives indicated that they would not speak to the media.
Mr Idrissu simply told the Daily Graphic that the meeting had been positive, and indicated that both parties had agreed on a common plan to address the concerns of the teachers.
He reiterated his call on the teachers to rescind their decision to embark on strike.
Mr Baba Jamal also told the Daily Graphic that there was no deadlock at the meeting.
He indicated that there were some issues that needed more information to enhance clarity, but he would not mention the issues.
Mr Baba Jamal said the meeting agreed that such information should be gathered and brought to the meeting scheduled for today.
Further consultations
The Head of Compensation, Salaries and Conditions of Service of GNAT, Mr Ahinkawa Quarshie, told the Daily Graphic that there were some issues that the government and teacher representatives needed to go back and do further consultations on.
He declined to give further details of the issues of agreement or disagreements at the meeting.
"The next meeting is tomorrow and both parties are going to undertake further consultations," he said.
Mr Quarshie expressed the hope that the two parties would reach an agreement by the end of Tuesday's meeting.
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Ceramic Braces in Scarsdale, NY
There are numerous styles of fixed braces that can alleviate the obvious appearance of traditional metal brackets. Some of these methods, like Invisalign or Lingual Braces, require extra work and expertise to maintain. Ceramic braces are a good option for those who prefer treatment by conventional braces, but with greater cosmetic benefits.
Precision Orthodontics provides ceramic braces for patients seeking braces with a more discreet appearance than metal braces. Before you give our Scarsdale, New York orthodontics office a call to schedule an appointment, let our knowledgeable staff fill you in on ceramic braces and all the benefits they present.
What are Ceramic Braces
Ceramic braces function similarly to traditional braces, but the brackets are made of clear ceramic. On each bracket there is a clear ligature that attaches and holds onto the main archwire. As such, the archwire is the only part of the braces that is truly visible.
Originally developed in the 1980's, these braces have come a long way in terms of their durability and stain resistance. And nowadays they are a very common alternative for patients seeking a different option to the appearance of metal brackets.
While they function very similarly to traditional braces, one thing to keep in mind is that the materials will cost more than standard metal braces.
How to Take Care of Ceramic Braces
Contrary to conventional belief, these braces are strong and durable. If you're taking good care of your braces, chances are the ceramic brackets will work just as well as traditional metal brackets. Here are a few tips as to how you can take great care of your braces:
- Ceramic braces have the capacity to stain, so it's important to brush your teeth thoroughly at least twice per day. Proper dental hygiene is especially critical during treatment with braces, as there are more hard-to-reach areas that can accrue plaque.
- Although ceramic brackets are durable, they are certainly not invincible. As such, it's best to avoid solid foods such as popcorn and hard candy.
- It's recommended, especially with ceramic braces, to have your teeth professionally cleaned at a minimum of every 6 months.
Are Ceramic Braces are Right for You?
If you think ceramic braces might be a good option for you, you can contact us here or give Precision Orthodontics a call at 914-725-2606 to schedule a consultation. We proudly serve patients from all across Westchester County.


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Rosemary Focaccia with Pizza Toppings
Want something quite substantial to kick off your evening of Kamado Joe grilling? Then chunks of focaccia with your beer will tide you over to the main course meatfest writes Sandra Tate…
I make a basic pizza dough but incorporated a sprig of finely chopped rosemary to make my focaccia, and find that it requires more salt than a normal bread dough to give it an authentic flavour. Make your dough before lighting up the charcoal as it needs a good hour in a warm place to rise.
For the focaccia dough:
Place 10g dried yeast in a large bowl, pour over 350ml warm water and 30ml olive oil and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Now add 500g strong white bread flour, 2tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary and 15g salt (3 tsp) and bring the mixture together with a dough scraper. Once mixed turn out onto a clean surface (do not add more flour) and lift, stretch & knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Bring together in a ball and place back in its bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or cling film and leave to double in size – about and hour.
It is now time to get your charcoal lit and the Kamado Joe arranged with heat deflector at a low level and pizza stone at normal height above. Aim for a temperature of 180°C-200°C – focaccia is much thicker than a pizza base and we don't want it blackened on the base before the interior is baked.
For the baking:
Once up to temperature sprinkle the pizza stone with semolina flour to prevent sticking. Turn the focaccia dough out onto a floured surface; bring together in a tidy ball and allow it to relax for a few minutes before stretching it into a large circle to fit comfortably onto the pizza stone. Press dimples into the surface of the dough with the knuckle of your forefinger in traditional focaccia fashion and drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. Using a pizza peel transfer it to the hot stone and put the lid down with the top vent completely open.
For the topping:
In a large frying pan add 2tbsp olive oil and a large red onion, finely sliced. As it gently fries, thinly slice 250g large chestnut mushrooms, add to the pan together with a heaped tsp crushed coriander seeds, 1tsp salt and black pepper – continue to fry. Have halved cherry tomatoes at the ready and a mozzarella cheese, dried with kitchen paper and torn into pieces.
Take a peek through the top vent and as soon as the top of the focaccia is beginning to colour lift the lid and scatter the surface with young spinach leaves (if you like it!) and spoon over the seasoned onion and mushrooms. Follow with halved cherry tomatoes and the shreds of mozzarella cheese. Once tinged with colour your focaccia is ready to roll — remove carefully to a board and cut into 3-5cm chunks for easy eating.


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Tag: Trade War
EU and Japan Create Largest Single Market
By Teodor Teofilov
Presidents of the European Commission and the European Council Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk and Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, have signed a massive trade deal between the European Union (EU) and Japan on July 17, which could come into effect in 2019. It creates a free trade zone that incorporates over 600 million people and almost a third of the world's GDP.
Trade Wars: A Dangerous Gamble
By Teodor Teofilov
Trade wars have wide implications and may change the world economic order. What will be the effects of Trumps escalating tariff tit-for-tat with China? History may hold some of the answers.


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After spending a few days in Kuching we've been able to explore further. To start of our few days we visited the cultural village of Mentu in Sarawak. Luckily the sun was shining for us so we were able to walk around at our leisure. We were introduced to several tribes and sub tribes, the… Read More
So it's the first week of our south eastern adventure. First port of call: Kuching. After a long commute to the island from different parts of the world, we all came together in the city where we were able to get to know one another from the leap group. Seth ran through the do's and… Read More
Hey there, I'm Ellie; a 22-year-old music lover from North Yorkshire, I like to think I'm a people person and a team player! Studying at University while working part-time has given me the confidence to get stuck into challenges that I am faced with. I have saved since being a student, which as you may… Read More


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Anti-Putin protesters in New York put Putin behind bars
The protesters demanded that Putin pulls out all Russian regular troops and mercenaries from Eastern Ukraine, that Russia immediately returns the illegally occupied Crimean peninsula to Ukraine, that the political prisoner Nadiya Savchenko is immediately released, and that the other political prisoners who are behind bars for peacefully protesting are released as well.
The rally was started with a minute of silence to honor the memory of a Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who is widely believed to be assassinated by the Russian Security Services for his anti-Putin political activities. One banner said "Nemtsov Bridge", aiming signify the bridge on which Boris Nemtsov was assassinated on February 27th, 100 meters away from the Kremlin's walls. People in Moscow now call the bridge "Nemtsov Bridge", and regularly lay flowers at the site of the murder. However, the authorities keep removing the flowers.
Throughout the rally, one of the organizers, Alex Zaporozhtsev, was conducting a Skype conference with the activists who had planned to conduct a rally for freedom in Russia and peace in Ukraine in Moscow today. The city authorities had forbidden them from conducting the rally, so they organized a series of solitary pickets. However, the police started arresting them anyway. The Skype conference was conducted with people who were at the Nemtsov Bridge, who came there to lay flowers and demonstrate against Putin's repressive regime. However, the police started arresting the activists on the bridge as the video conference was happening.
One of the participants came to the rally wearing a Putin mask. The activists then put him in a self-made cardboard prison cell, as the audience of bystanders and passersby cheered.
Finally, the demonstrators walked to the Maidan memorial on 2nd avenue and 9th street and lay flowers to honor the heroes who were killed on Maidan during Ukraine's Revolution of Dignity.
Analogous rallies were also conducted in Los Angeles, Seattle,Washington DC, Montreal, The Hague, and Tel Aviv.


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Don't let the stock market's recent rally to new highs distract you from dividends this fall. Capital gains may finally be a decent source of total returns again in 2016, but odds are dividends make up a bigger chunk of your portfolio's upside than you realize right now.
As of this writing, dividends still account for almost a quarter of the S&P 500's performance so far this year. That's no small contribution - and it means investors should be feeling pretty thankful for those payouts this Thanksgiving.
But the significance of dividends on stock market performance becomes a much bigger deal over the long-run. In fact, just over the last ten years, dividends have accounted for almost half of the S&P 500's performance, handing investors the difference between 66.5% gains, and 106.2% gains when reinvested dividends are factored in.
To find the biggest benefit from dividends, it's not enough to simply buy names with big payouts today - you've got to think about which names are going to be paying more tomorrow too. So instead of chasing yield, we'll try to step in front of the next round of stock payout hikes...
For our purposes, that "crystal ball" is composed of a few factors: namely a solid balance sheet, low payout ratio, and a history of dividend hikes. While those items don't guarantee dividend announcements in the next month or three, they do dramatically increase the odds that management will hike their cash payouts to shareholders. And they've helped us grab onto dividend hikes with a high success rate in the past.
Without further ado, here's a look at four big stocks that could be about to increase their dividend payments in the coming months. Think of it as your dividend preview.
At a glance, 2016 hasn't brought much in the way of upside for shares of aerospace giant Boeing (BA - Get Report) . Year to date, Boeing is only up 3.4%, trailing the rest of the S&P in a meaningful way.
But that headline stat misses the bigger trend that's been taking place in Boeing's shares - since finding a price floor back in early February, Boeing has actually rallied 25%. Add in dividends, and Boeing's total returns jump to more than 30% over that stretch. Clearly, buyers are in control of this stock right now.
And Boeing could be about to pay investors even more before the end of 2016. The firm looks likely to hike its dividend payout after four straight quarters cutting a check to shareholders of $1.09 per share.
Boeing is one of the biggest aviation companies on the planet, operating a duopoly with European rival Airbus to sell medium and large commercial jets to passenger and cargo airlines. That's good business if you can get it. Barriers to entry are exceptionally high, and both Boeing and Airbus have huge demand backlogs, with Boeing's backlog sitting at approximately 5,600 commercial aircraft. That backlog provides somewhat of a safety net for Boeing's sales. Customers are happy to take delivery of new aircraft as quickly as Boeing can fly them off the assembly line.
In the past, around half of Boeing's sales have come from its defense business, but the combination of rocketing demand for commercial jets and a desire to pare back exposure to governmental budgetary concerns has reduced the defense segment to just 30% of sales. That mix is likely to shift back toward defense under the new administration, giving Boeing the ability to meaningfully move the growth needle as the commercial aircraft unit continues to move significant numbers of aircraft.
Long term, the macro factors bode well for Boeing, as record high airline profits and anxiety over potentially higher crude oil prices and interest rates are likely to encourage carriers to place orders for more modern, fuel efficient aircraft like the 737 MAX, 777X, and the 787 Dreamliner now. Currently, Boeing pays out a 2.9% dividend yield at current price levels, but if history is any indication, we're likely to see a dividend hike in December...
General Motors
From one vehicle maker onto another -- $52 billion automaker General Motors Co. (GM - Get Report) is another high-yield stock that looks likely to offer up another dividend boost in the months ahead. For the last four quarters, GM has announced a 38-cent quarterly dividend check that adds up to a 4.5% yield at current price levels. The final dividend check, which was announced last month, goes out to shareholders of record on December 7; once that's out of the way, a dividend hike looks likely next quarter.
General Motors is one of the world's largest automakers, with 11 car brands that are sold all over the world. In the key U.S. automotive market, GM commands approximately 17% of all new car sales. That positioning here at home is particularly important right now -- U.S. automakers got a boost on the heels of Donald Trump's election win, driven by speculation that trade restrictions on foreign competition could give Detroit a material pricing advantage in the world's biggest car market. While the real impact of the Trump administration won't be known for some time, GM's share price is benefitting nevertheless, back within grabbing distance of 52-week highs.
GM has pulled off some big strides in recent years: the company has improved quality and restored its reputation with consumers at the same time new union deals have cut two-thirds of the manufacturer's hourly labor costs. The result is a car maker that's profitable again - and one that has the wherewithal for a dividend boost in the months ahead. GM's dividend payout ratio has slid to just 21% in the most recent quarter, leaving plenty of dry power available for dividend hikes.
Las Vegas Sands
Investors should be paying attention to Las Vegas Sands (LVS - Get Report) right now. After selling off more than half of its market value from the start of 2014 through the beginning of this year, Sands is in rebound mode. Shares are up more than 42% since the start of 2016, and pushing into new 52-week highs this week.
Meanwhile, the preceding selloff has turned Las Vegas Sands into a dividend stock, crossing above a 4% yield for the first time ever last year.
Las Vegas Sands owns a valuable collection of casino resorts worldwide. The firm's flagship properties here in the U.S. are the Venetion and Palazzo in Las Vegas and the Sands Bethlehem in Pennsylvania. But the cash comes from Asia, where Sands owns half a dozen properties in Macau, Singapore, and Cotai - those ex-U.S. resorts contribute around 90% of the company's profits. Likewise, the firm's exposure to restrictive markets with heavy regulation and limited gaming licenses is attractive.
The success of gaming in Asia has prompted other countries to consider keeping more money at home by issuing gaming licenses of their own. Las Vegas Sands' high-end positioning and track record means that it's likely to win new licenses as more regions become friendly to gaming.
Financially, Sands is in strong shape, with $1.8 billion in cash to help offset its $9.8 billion debt load. Lad Vegas Sands has held its dividend payout at 72 cents for the past four quarters - that means investors are likely to see a boost to their payout next quarter.
Admittedly, paper products aren't the most exciting business out there. But exciting doesn't always go hand in hand with the companies that cut the biggest dividend checks each quarter. Case in point: Kimberly-Clark (KMB - Get Report) . This $41 billion paper products maker has a long track record of returning value to shareholders in the form of dividends and share buybacks - and those payouts are likely to increase in the quarter ahead.
For the last four quarters, Kimberly-Clark has paid a 92-cent dividend check that works out to a 3.2% yield at current share prices. Based on prior years, KMB looks likely to give investors a raise next quarter.
Kimberly-Clark is one of the largest manufacturers of tissues, diapers, paper towels, and more. The company's household-name brands include Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, and Huggies. While the products themselves may seem pretty mundane, the consumer stickiness and geographic growth opportunities are the drivers that should have investors paying attention to this stock here.
For instance, while around 50% of sales are generated in North America, most overseas sales actually come from emerging markets, where paper disposables are increasingly becoming popular. Here at home, parents average five disposable diapers per day, while Kimberly-Clark's emerging market customers average just one diaper per day. As growing middle class populations help push developing market consumption more in line with the U.S., KMB has a big growth opportunity ahead of it.
There's a timing element to buying Kimberly-Clark here as well. Shares have been correcting since this summer, leaving them down 10% year to date. But KMB has been carving out a bottom for the last several weeks, potentially signaling a technical buy signal on a push through $116. The combination of a breakout through $116 and a looming dividend hike make this paper company worth a second look this fall.


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I've joined the Group Inchies-onexone and I'm excited about joining in swaps and lotteries and exchanging inchies with other people. I can't sit in front of the TV without pulling out my art tray table, even if I'm only cutting out cardboard squares. Last night, however, the creative juices were flowing. I made these 6 purple inchies from stamps I have:
I also started on a set of 4 in an Easter theme and I'm enjoying how the 3D elements are working out. This is fun!


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The world is celebrating World Fish Migration Day 2016, on May 21, 2016. to raise awareness on the importance of migratory fish and healthy rivers.
There are already 200 registered events, in 41 different countries (you can check them out clicking here), and the number grows every day. Amazing enthusiasm of all the participants, from native Americans in USA to school children from China, from workshops in Ethiopia to kayaking trips in the Balkans.


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Push Pin Success
Wow. We had a huge turnout last Friday night for the opening of PUSH-PiN. Many people showed up early to make sure they got a good spot, and we would like to thank everyone for their patience. We were not expecting such an enormous crowd and were a little overwhelmed. Thanks also to Sara Keith and Allison Jarek from Atlanta School of Photography (ASOP) for providing an amazing photo booth, under very tricky lighting conditions. ASOP also provided beer, beverages, and prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners. Thank you, thank you, everyone.
Mellow Thanks
A special thank you to the Brookhaven Mellow Mushroom for their generous donation of 18(!!!) pizzas for PUSH-PiN. When you're in the mood for pizza, please consider visiting them for a pie and a pitcher. And make sure you thank them for donating to APG.
Record Art Sales in 2017
APG sold over $8,000 in art in 2017. That's a record for at least the the last five years. And we wrote $5,600 in checks to artists for those sales. Did you know APG only takes a 30% commission on art sales? That's a lower commission on sales than most galleries in the Atlanta area; both commercial and non-profit galleries usually take a 50% commission.
Feb 9 (6 - 9pm): Opening Reception: Portfolio 2018
Feb 10 (1 - 2pm): Juror Talk: Sam Barzilay
Feb 11 (2 - 4pm): Design Salon with H. Gay Allen
Feb 24 (10am - 4pm): Workshop: Big River Clamshell Box Building with Andrew Huot


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Baby Marine Group supplies seafood to world's best retail chains like Metro Cash & Carry of Germany, Carrefour, Sysco of USA and Auchan of France. With the launch of Daily Fish brand, Baby Marine will now supply the same international quality seafood products to the customer door steps in India. To ensure quality, we are determined to get seafood caught directly from sea to our factories which is strategically located near to landing stations in the east and west coasts of south India. After careful inspection by our experts, the products are treated individually at -40°c, thereby locking the freshness and flavour of the fish. This process is done using the IQF technology after which products are packed in vacuum packs and stored at a temperature of about -18°C in a hygiene storage condition till it is delivered at your doorstep. Daily Fish delivers you 100% genuine product without adding any added chemicals and preservatives. For details feel free to visit our website www.dailyfish.in
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DAILY FISH is the Online Retail venture of Baby Marine Group which is a Kerala based Seafood Export house with over 50 years of experience in Sea Food Exports. Daily Fish, the online seafood store serves you ready to cook seafood which is 'As good as Live' with all the goodness of nutrients stored in it.Daily Fish started as a Online Seafood Store committed to Quality & Food safety as per International Standards by maintaining Cold Chain from Deep Sea to Door Step.


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A meeting place for Yakima regional writers
Poets and poetry lovers who live in Central Washington State will find these pages informative. The Yakima Coffeehouse Poets is a registerered Washington State nonprofit corporation formed in 2014 to represent the interests of poets and poetry lovers of Central Washington.
Central Washington, roughly speaking, is bound by the Columbia River to the east and south, the Cascades Crest on the west, and the Wenatchee River on the north.
If you live or work in this area, or have roots here, you are eligible to participate in our annual poetry contest and to read at our regular Open Mic Night events. Original poetry only, please!
— Next Open Mic Night —
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Host: Ellensburg poet, Joe Powell
At The Larson Gallery beginning at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30).
Admission is free (donations welcome).
2019 Yakima Coffeehouse Poetry Contest
Reading event: Tuesday Oct. 22, 2019
Doors open at 6:30, Reading at 7 p.m.
at the Larson Gallery.
With musical guests, The Test Tube Poets
Submissions are closed for 2019! Questions, contact us at:
If you live outside Central Washington, we invite you to enjoy the poetry published on our website. If you are visiting Yakima, our home base, you are welcome to attend and read at our Open Mic Nights which are held at 7 p.m., the second Wednesday (new night) of the month September through May. This year we are located at a new meeting place — the Larson Gallery, on the YVCC Campus, corner of W. Nob Hill Blvd & 16th Ave, Yakima.
Yakima Coffeehouse Poets
Twentieth: Selected Coffeehouse Poems
Our goal with the poems in the anthology, Twentieth, is to draw out more Central Washington poets and give courage to those who have more poems to offer for the future.
These poems represent the best of the past 19 years and include all the poets whose permission could be gained. You'll notice that some poets have several poems because they won our annual contest several times.
Visit our Publications page to see examples of our local talent. You can also Contact Us to order your own copy of available chapbooks.
Poetry Contest & chapbook
Our 2018 Poetry Contest reading event was held October 25, 2018, 7 pm, at the Unitarian Church, 225 N Second St, Yakima. Visit and enjoy samples and information about this year's successful event! More info…
Past chapbooks
October 15, 2015 was our first local Poetry Contest reading and chapbook poems held at our then new home in the Backroom of The Seasons of Yakima.Our most recent Contest Readings were held in the Unitarian Church's main Sanctuary.
A gracious Thank-you for all that contributed to this wonderful event.
You can read samples of the Twenty-first, through Twenty-fourth poems from their respective Publications page.


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Low-end specs and a familiar design hit a great off-contract price point
Virgin Mobile has quietly announced that it will be carrying a new entry-level device, the Samsung Galaxy Ring, starting today for just $179 without a contract. In both design and specifications, the Galaxy Ring slots right in with other low-end Samsung handsets -- with a 4-inch 480x800 display, 1.4GHz single-core (MSM8655) processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of storage (with SDcard support), 1750mAh battery and 5MP/1.3MP cameras. On the software side, we're looking at Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with Samsung's software enhancements along with it. The Galaxy Ring is a 3G (CDMA)-only device, which you would expect at a price point like this.
Virgin offers the Galaxy Ring on any of its no-contract plans, which are very price competitive at $35, $45 or $55 for 300, 1200 or unlimited minutes, respectively, along with unlimited data. The Galaxy Ring is available starting today, and can be purchased online at the source link below.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring Joins Virgin Mobile USA
Available today, Samsung Galaxy Ring will operate on Sprint's Nationwide 3G Network. Samsung Galaxy Ring will retail for $179.99 and is available online at Virgin Mobile USA. Please visit our website for more information.
Samsung Galaxy Ring allows Virgin Mobile customers to own their social circle. Share/post/tweet last night's pics with the 5.0 MP camera and HD video capture. And when you want to skip the emoticons, the 4-inch touchscreen and 1.3 MP front-facing camera make it easy to video chat face to face.
Additional features include:
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Flexible No-Contract Service Options: With the innovative technology of Samsung Galaxy S III, Virgin Mobile USA customers will appreciate the real savings over postpaid service of our monthly Beyond Talk plans which offer unlimited data and messaging starting at $35 per month. These no-contract plans are especially designed for data-savvy customers, who tend to surf the internet; send emails, texts and instant messages and post to social networks more than they use their phones for calling. As Sir Richard Branson asks in his Virgin Mobile USA video manifesto for A Higher Calling, "Why pay for minutes when it's unlimited data you really want?"


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The United Reformed Church's engagement in adult learning is shaped by active ecumenical collaboration through relevant partnerships in England, Scotland and Wales.
The URC has three designated Resource Centres for Learning for the whole church, known popularly as Northern College, the Scottish College, and Westminster College.
The teaching staff of the Resource Centres for Learning offer learning opportunities to a wide range of people. They work together with synod and Assembly colleagues to enable effective development and delivery of relevant resources for United Reformed Church congregations.
The three colleges are also responsible for Education for Ministry Phase 1 (pre - ordination or pre - commissioning training) and provide these through a variety of means, including residential study, local tutorials, supervised placements, and supported distance learning.


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We haven't had a repeat of last year's invitations to the Valentine's Dinner – perhaps they have more romantic couples here this year and we are not needed to fill in the numbers!Read More
We haven't had a repeat of last year's invitations to the Valentine's Dinner – perhaps they have more romantic couples here this year and we are not needed to fill in the numbers!Read More
The red flags are up on a very windy day, so no snorkelling. The kite surfers are joyful – their turn for a perfect day. As the Year of the Snake gets underway it is time to ask the self about its significance, sometimes predator, sometimes prey.Read More
This is not a blog but rather a stream of consciousness. Time is irrelevant as we have returned to our training bubble, otherwise known as Soma Bay on the Red Sea. This is instructor Sunday training with knobs on: uber-megatraining.
If you don't know about the food, the scenery, the snorkelling then I refer you to previous blogs and video in our diary from that trip here. Nothing much has changed although I draw your attention to the following:
Anyway, conversation is fascinating. "So, Mr Bond, you think you know your patterns?". "Ummmm, yes?". "Let us find out how much you have left to learn…". "Ummmm, right, but could you put down the white cat first?".
"Why is it so much more tiring than Crete?". Because your learning is going to a new level. Ah. That is also why your brain is hurting even more than your body.
The workshop in Creative Insults is indescribable (but here we go anyway). The rules are laid out. Four letter words are allowed if sufficiently creative and not standard swear-words. Banned words are the obvious insults any old instructor can come out with. Currently the banned list is not too long, but through overuse "empty calories" may soon be added. Insults must be creative, appropriate, targeted and result in improved performance. Improvisation is a key skill, but this is not standup comedy – it's a serious aspect of being an instructor. Humour is optional but adds a certain je ne sais quoi. Only the rest of the class should be laughing, unable to help themselves but uncomfortably aware it could be them next.
You see, one of the reasons I like going to places where I don't speak the language is that I don't have to tune out other peoples' conversations. My brain does it automatically as it cannot process the sounds into meaning. My Chinese is largely restricted to "day return to Fuzhou please", any aspect of food, and any aspect of martial arts. Thus I don't have to endure "I said to him, so he said to her.." chitchat, but I can spot if an interpreter has not translated a Master's response to an interview question. However, I have realised that I am missing out on the sheer artistry of insults that are embedded in the Chinese culture. So, mundane Mandarin here I come, and buckle your seatbelts – it's going to be a bumpy ride once I become fluent in Chinsults.
Our evenings as previously are spent stretching but with added mental pain – Chinese character flash cards. "ooooh I know this one! It's a bug!". You said that last time. It's a lobster. Can't wait for the late arrivals – lobster is definitely going to throw them – shuffle it back to the top of the pack.
Tonight the Year of the Snake is being celebrated all over the world. Happy New Year.
In February 2012 Chief Instructor Dennis Ngo travelled to Egypt with the FWC Instructors for a week of intensive training and tuition (not to mention eating and snorkelling!) Catch up with their exploits each day in the camp blog.
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Ok I admit it, i'm a bit worried. You see we've planted all the bulbs.It's not even the end of November, and they're all in.
It's not like we haven't had many to do this year. there are 3000 Tulips, 1400 new Narsissus, almost 1000 Alliums, plus Hyacinths, Muscari, Gladiolus and Lilies. Plus rather a lot of Ranuculus and Anemones. About 9000 in total. Obviously i've got a great team and we've worked hard. BUT, now i'm worried i haven't got enough...... What am I missing? - Anyway, here's a video of how we plant them here in our Chalky soil.


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Abriasoft releases Merlin, a Web development and production server
Merlin Server, like its predecessor Abria SQL Standard, supports Apache/SSL and ODBC connectivity, providing clients the ability to create applications using industry standard commercial software such as Microsoft Access, Fox Pro, Visual Basic, and Clarion as front ends for MySQL, PostgreSQL or other databases such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server. Besides support for core development languages such as PHP and PERL, Merlin server provides graphical development tools (IDEs) to accelerate development, and includes a complete open source e-commerce software platform. AbriaSoft, an Open Source software solutions provider, announced the release of Merlin Server, a web development and production server for Windows and Linux platforms. Merlin Server tightly integrates industry-leading open source technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Apache, SSL, Perl, PHP, and WebDAV with effective, easy-to-use development tools and templates.
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