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Home Owners Associations can be a very positive and necessary component to a neighborhood. They ensure cleanliness of the streets and sidewalks. In some subdivisions that have common green belt areas, parks, and playgrounds, they are in charge of trimming trees, grass, bushes, and the upkeep of the playground equipment.
Your neighborhood Home Owners Association will also establish the rules and laws in regards to the appearance of front yards throughout the community which will maintain the integrity and manicured look of the entire subdivision. Did your neighbor share with you their desire to paint the exterior of their home a bright yellow? Well think again! Exterior paint colors must be approved by the HOA as well as most visual exterior home changes.
Home Owners Associations do come with extra monthly or quarterly fees which are not negotiable and are required of you to pay if you choose to move in to a neighborhood that is managed by an HOA. Most homes currently built in Gilbert, Arizona are in subdivisions managed by Home Owners Associations, however, there are still many resale homes that are not...read more.


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Network Group July MOMENTUM 2018
Tuesday 3rd & Wednesday 4th July 2018
Ardencote Manor, Warwick
If you're a fan of lateral thinking, you'll love this!
The July MOMENTUM event has always been about building relationships – with opportunities to spend quality time with members whilst engaging in a team challenge.
This year, it's a fight against time!
Each team has to crack the codes to get inside a flight case. Sounds simple? All that is in your way is a padlock and an unusual key and, of course, the competition!
As the seconds and minutes count down, teams will throw themselves into a range of physical and mental challenges that require concentration, energy, dedication, creativity and most of all teamwork.
Who has the skill and dexterity to spin a plate, who has the patience to crack the Chinese puzzle box, will the team be able to pull together to complete the human rollercoaster and which team has the energy to get it all done in the time? Will they crack under the pressure?
This event is fast moving, engages all members of the team and certainly ensures that there is a competitive but fun air in the room.
Providing unparalleled Networking and relationship building, this event sees the emergence of bromance, the resurgence of friendly rivalries and the underpinning of the open, honest and truly collaborative Partner/Member relationships that are at the heart of everything we do.
With opportunities to deliver workshops on the Business day, as well as run rings around the rest on the Challenge day, get in touch and book your team now.
Just some reasons to be a part of Network Group and this Event
Our Prestigious Venue
Ardencote Manor
Great Opportunities
Get in touch with us to find out more about our extensive and exciting range of Sponsorship and Engagement opportunities. And if you are wanting more than our standard activities, then feel free to talk to us to create a bespoke solution.

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So, due to money constraints I am unable to make this years Comic-Con… not like I ever had the money, but I will be bringing back souvenirs from Comic-Con on Ebay. That's why I will be in the bidding race for this "Trick r' Treat" and "Watchman" bags! Mark my words; I will get my hands on those bags even if it kills me…. Click here
Friday, July 24, 2009
No Comic-Con This Year
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Office Yoga
Written by Website Administrator on March 26, 2012
The Yoga Journal has done a wonderful Office Yoga series of videos. All the videos are under two minutes, and are a great way to relieve stress and get rid of some tension! Each pose can be done at your desk and are a good excuse to stand up and get out of your chair. […]
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The Congress on Saturday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its "stoic silence" on key issues like the fall of rupee, rising fuel prices and the alleged Rafale scam, dubbing it as the "Bahut Jhoothi Party" (party of liars).
Congress' chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said the ruling BJP had failed to address the issues concerning the country and the party's motto was to "Break, Jam and Perish".
"BJP's stoic silence on real issues like petrol hike, inflation, falling rupee, failing economy and Rafale Scam has once again proved its indifference to sufferings of people," Surjewala tweeted.
"BJP now stands for 'Break, Jam & Perish'. Breaking – the backbone of India's MSME's & shopkeepers through flawed GST, jamming – the economy through demonetisation disaster, perish – the future of youth & farmers," he said in another tweet.
Surjewala alleged that in the 52 months that the BJP has been in power, it has "delivered division, deception, double speak & duplicity, hitting at India's core values".
"Does BJP leadership comprehend that they won the mandate in 2014 on the promise of hope & a vision for modern India," he asked in a tweet.
Surjewala's comments came on the day the BJP held its national executive meet in Delhi and passed a resolution on agriculture, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking various initiatives, including raising the minimum support price for crops, to double farmers' income.
The Narendra Modi government is working for "making India" whereas, the Congress is working for "breaking India", BJP president Amit Shah said at his party's national executive meet, asserting that his party will return to power in 2019 with a bigger majority than what it got in 2014.


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The 10th Annual Bonnie and Clyde Days in Pilot Point, Texas
By City of Pilot Point | Featured
The 10th Annual Bonnie and Clyde Days Family-Friendly Festival to Feature Bank Robbery Movie-Scene Reenactments, Soap Box Challenge, Live Entertainment, Exhibits, Crafts, Food and Evening Concert (No Admission Cost or Concert Fees) Pilot Point, TX – Pilot Point's Main Street Program today announced that its 10th Annual Bonnie and Clyde Days (being held Saturday, October 12, 2019 on the historic downtown square from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) will feature a free evening concert at 6:30 p.m., headlined by Jarrod Morris, with Tyler Rogers opening. BACKGROUND: The annual festival is…Read More
Justine Wollaston, "Who Am I Kidding?
By VAST | Pilot Point
What: Stuff I've learned as a Professional Creative" at VAST When: March 7th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm Where: Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) invites you to a presentation by artist Justine Wollaston entitled: "Who Am I Kidding? Stuff I've learned as a Professional Creative." Justine uses a variety of media in her endeavor to creatively connect with people. She is not a big fan of eggplant. Her favorite color is cavern pool blue. She is most famous for her Eve of Pilot Point mural. Her…Read More
Lizzy Gator Custom Creations
By Jodie Linton-Prickett | Featured
Elizabeth Jones and Chris Duncan embrace a special kind of magic. They can visualize something beautiful and interesting and make it so. Sad, tired and twisted items that most of us would discard become things of whimsy, magic and curiosity by the time these two refabricate them. The first time I visited their studio, Elizabeth, affectionately known as LizzyGator, walked me around. She shared with me her vision of creating a larger studio with a storefront looking like a Steampunk inspired old-west town. I nodded and smiled. While I completely believed…Read More
Meet Stephanie Schaeffer at Barn Star Primitives
By Jodie Linton-Prickett | Business
Barn Star Primitives in Pilot Point, Texas is owned and operated by Stephanie Schaeffer. After a life-threatening illness last January, Schaeffer spent six months in a Boston hospital where she received several operations and spent a long time rehabilitating. Schaeffer had time to think about her life and reevaluate the direction of her future. After years of working in a corporate position, she had always dreamed of owning an art inspired studio and boutique where she could also branch out and embrace her passion for interior design and decorating. After her recovery, she came home to Texas, and she made up her mind that it was "her" time to make that lifelong dream come true. She opened her store on…Read More
Barn Star Primitives in Pilot Point
By Jodie Linton-Prickett | Pilot Point
Now Open Barn Star Primitives is a unique country store that offers mostly handmade, rustic and primitive home decorations and gifts. The store has everything from braided rugs, burlap table treatments, wood items, candles, lighting, jewelry, wrought iron, signs, etc. You really have to come and see what this little store has to offer! They also offer rustic country home interior decorating by appointment only. Stop by to see their unique offerings, or call 484-345-8635 to schedule an appointment. They are located in Historic Downton Pilot Point at 301 South Washington Street.Read More
Eighth Annual Bonnie and Clyde Days in Pilot Point
By 380news | Pilot Point
Family-Friendly Free Festival to Feature Bank Robbery Reenactments, Soap Box Challenge, Live Entertainment, Exhibits, Crafts, Food and Evening Concert with Brave Combo Pilot Point, Texas – Pilot Point's Main Street Program today announced that its 8th Annual Bonnie and Clyde Days festival will be held Saturday, October 14, 2017 on the historic town square. The festival starts at 10:00 a.m. and runs through 5:00 p.m. Local favorite Brave Combo headlines the evening's free concert, held at the nearby Western Sons Distillery. LOCATION: Pilot Point, Texas is 11 miles north of Denton on 377. BACKGROUND: The annual festival is held to commemorate and reenact the 1967 filming of the "bank robbery scene" in the Warner Brothers movie "Bonnie and Clyde" (starring…Read More
American Legion Honor Veteran's Return to Pilot Point
By Lyndee Prieskop | Pilot Point
Pilot Point, TX – Robert Ray Yochem, was born at Rest Cottage, in Pilot Point, on March 28, 1935, to Ethel Perdue, and adopted by Robert and Dorothy Yochem who raised him in New Mexico. He enlisted in the Army out of high school and served in the Korean War with an infantry unit. After his three years with the Army as a Private First Class, he got out and returned home to work with his father on the railroad, and shortly after re-enlisted in the Air Force where he…Read More
An Appalachian Tale
By 380news | Pilot Point
A Pilot Point Opera House Production Pilot Point Opera House presented the world premiere of this all-original, locally written and produced, romantic musical comedy! The performance included a live five-piece band featuring lively fiddle and banjo! There were 35 people in the cast with a script and songs that entertained the entire family.Read More
Pilot Point Development
By Amanda Davenport | Pilot Point
Pilot Point has been a flurry of activity this year. The community has enjoyed a mix of projects consisting of final plans for the Chamber of Commerce and EDC building, state recognition of the School District, several business expansions and new business openings. This year saw more permits for new homes than were issued in the past three years combined. The City of Pilot Point welcomed the expansion of Chandler Cabinets, Trim Line, Revved Automotive Concepts, Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant and Nick's Italian Restaurant. New businesses in town included Old West Coffee Company, Boots and Bows Daycare, Neu Plumbing, Buff's Grill, Small Town Furniture, Ralph's Cocina, Twisty Donut and Uppercut Granite. New homes are being constructed near downtown along Gee, Hill,…Read More
Tulip Bulb Market
By Jodie Linton-Prickett | Pilot Point
Premiers in Pilot Point. If you have visited Texas Tulips while the flowers are in full bloom and been amazed at how many varietals of tulips there are, just think you could have these in your very own garden! For the first time in the 380 Corridor you can shop at a tulip bulb market. From December 10 through January 10 the market doors are open for you to come and select from these lovely bulbs. You could purchase from the big box stores but if you know the Koeman…Read More
Upcoming Pilot Point EDC Programs
By 380news | Pilot Point
In 2017, the Pilot Point EDC will be offering First Aid and CPR classes through the American Red Cross to local businesses. Please contact us if you would like to utilize this course for your business. Pilot Point Economic Development is located at 102 East Main Street in Pilot Point.Read More


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Dow dips, Intel helps Nasdaq
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- An upbeat forecast from semiconductor titan Intel unleashed a wave of buying in the technology sector Wednesday, with participants diving head first into the semiconductor and disk-drive $ddx groups.The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.21% declined 26.92 points, or 0.2 percent, to 11,148.10. The Nasdaq Composite $compq gained 39.66 points, or 1.4 percent, to 2817.89. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index SPX, +0.69% rose 0.3 percent. The Russell 2000 Index RUT, +0.95% of small-capitalization stocks climbed 0.7 percent.
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IMac sales lift Apple . . .
CUPERTINO, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- Strong sales of those sporty little IMacs lifted Apple Computer's fiscal third-quarter earnings beyond analysts' projections Wednesday, as the resurgent computer maker notched its seventh consecutive profitable report. Apple said it earned $114 million, or 69 cents per share. In the same quarter last year, the company earned $75 million, or 50 cents per share, excluding charges. Analysts expected Apple " to earn 64 cents per share. Sales hit $1.56 billion, up from $1.4 billion a year before.
Inktomi sales triple, loss narrows . . .
SAN MATEO, Calif. (CBS.MW) --Inktomi tacked on another solid quarterly performance Wednesday as the Internet software sensation surpassed analysts' expectations by reporting narrower-than-expected losses thanks to a three-fold surge in sales. After the market closed, the San Mateo, Calif., firm reported a loss of $6.3 million. Excluding one-time acquisition charges, operating losses came in at $5.2 million, or 10 cents a share, vs. a 13-cent loss in the year-ago period and narrower than the 12-cent loss expected on Wall Street. Quarterly sales shot up to $19.6 million, beating sales projections by 14 percent and up from $6.3 million a year ago and $14.6 million in the previous quarter.
struggle despite tame PPI
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- Bond prices sputtered Wednesday despite a string of market-friendly economic news as buyers remained cautious and the flight-to-qualify flows of recent days dried up. An extremely short-lived rally was staged following the unearthing of benign inflation news. But good inflation news wasn't enough to keep the bulls going, particularly since the Treasury market rallied in the past couple of sessions, flushing out many short positions and thus diminishing the potential for an upward move.
ViroPharma soars again on cold drug . . .
EXTON, Pa. (CBS.MW) -- Shares of ViroPharma soared a second day, rising 49 percent, after the company saidits antiviral drug pleconaril reduced the duration and severity of viral respiratory infection, a severe form of the common cold. Trial results indicated that pleconaril-treated patients had a significant reduction in the duration of their symptoms and a quicker return to feeling normal, the company said in a news release Tuesday.
Intel looking chipper . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- A rise by shares of Intel and other chip issues helped technology stocks score gains Wednesday morning as investors digested a slew of earnings news and looked ahead to reports from Apple Computer and Advanced Micro Devices. Intel INTC, +1.50% reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that were below Wall Street's expectations, but a rosier outlook was boosting the stock. The chip maker said it expects its third-quarter revenue to be up slightly from second-quarter revenue of $6.7 billion and sees a strong second half. See related story.
Inflation hides again . . .
WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- Prices at the wholesale level fell again in June, the government said Wednesday, pushing worries about inflation to the back burner where they can keep simmering. Meanwhile, retail sales barely budged. The Producer Price Index for finished goods fell 0.1 percent in June, with the crucial core rate dropping 0.2 percent, the Labor Department said. Food prices rose 0.4 percent while energy prices dropped 0.3 percent. The decline in the PPI was largely due to falling car and truck prices.
Onsale to buy Egghead.com for $400 million . . .
MENLO PARK, Calif. (CBS.MW) -- Online retailer Onsale Inc. said it agreed to acquire Egghead.com in a stock swap valued at about $400 million, to create a leading online retailer of technology products. Onsale and Egghead said they expect the combined company to hold first place in traffic among online technology retailers, with more than three million estimated unique monthly visitors and about 2.8 million combined customer records. Onsale sells computer equipment at wholesale prices directly to businesses and consumers. Egghead.com sells personal computer hardware, software, peripherals and accessories.
Weyerhaeuser doubles earnings, beats view . . .
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. (CBS.MW) -- Weyerhaeuser more than doubled second-quarter earnings and blew past Wall Street estimates, as the forest-products company profited from the surging U.S. housing market. The company said it earned $164 million, or 82 cents a share, up from $69 million, or 34 cents, a year earlier. That beat the 70-cent consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call. Sales rose 14 percent to $3 billion from $2.7 billion. See press release.
AlliedSignal profits up on small sales decline . . .
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ (CBS.MW) -- Industrial manufacturing heavyweight AlliedSignal said Wednesday that second-quarter profits from operations accelerated 13 percent despite a small decline in sales. The manufacturer, a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +0.21% , said that excluding special items, it earned $395 million, or 70 cents a share, compared to $350 million, or 61 cents, a year earlier. Per-share results were in line with estimates of analysts surveyed by First Call Corp. Sales, however, slipped to $3.82 billion from $3.87 billion. Yet if the effects of divestitures and a government contract restructuring are included, second-quarter sales climbed 5 percent, the company said.
Administration moves to tighten biotech oversight . . .
WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The Clinton Administration moved Tuesday to tighten its oversight of agricultural biotechnology research and simultaneously warned the European Union that its resistance to genetically modified crops could jeopardize future trade talks. While the U.S. Agriculture Department has approved around 50 varieties of genetically modified crops for commercial production, Europe has resisted imports of genetically altered crops and seed amid fierce consumer outcries. That's presented a speed bump for biotech companies that have spearheaded the development of genetically modified crops, said Sano Shimoda, president of BioScience Securities, a San Francisco-based firm that tracks the biotechnology industry.
Fletecher Challenge shares snapped up . . .
AUCKLAND (CBS.MW) -- Investors snapped up shares in Fletcher Challenge Ltd.'s four separately traded units Wednesday, following the New Zealand resources conglomerate's announcement of a broad restructuring that aims to slash group debt by more than half. A key feature of the plan, unveiled Tuesday after the stock market closed, calls for spinning off Fletcher Challenge Energy to facilitate its growth independently as an exploration and production business.
Around the Web . . .
Before Pottery Barn WSM, +1.78%. Before Banana Republic GPS, +2.84% even thought to sell furniture. Before Restoration Hardware rsto. Before any of those brand names appeared on the U.S. landscape (and mallscape), there was Pier 1. Other than the big department stores, it was where America shopped for coffee tables and candlesticks. Also, wicker. Today, the company -- to the consternation of its beleaguered investors, many of whom bought in the belief that a turnaround was just around the corner -- "just sits there," Kurt Barnard of Barnard's Retail Trend Report tells SmartMoney. "It's like soggy corn flakes." But can it be that a rebound, now, truly is at hand? "The company ended a four-month streak of declining year-over-year same-store sales with gains of 5.9% in May and 2.4% in June," SmartMoney notes enticingly, going on to report that the Zacks Investment Research-compiled consensus annual-earnings-growth forecast for the next three to five years is 16 percent. And, for investors whose interest is still not piqued, SmartMoney utters a magical neologism: e-commerce. But maybe the comeback isn't a sure thing: SmartMoney's story hit the Web Tuesday; on Wednesday, the stock PIR, -5.83% lost 3/16, closing at 9 11/16. Less than a year ago, it was at nearly twice that level.
It's stock pickin' season . . . SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- This is the season of the stock pick, the recommendation from a non-Wall Street source that can lift a company's shares in the light trading of summer. Stock picks are everywhere, often ignored, sometimes spread across Internet bulletin boards and occasionally picked up by news wires and TV shows. Such was the case, for instance, with the Gilder Technology Report's report earlier this week about Northeast Optic Network nopt. Shares of the Massachusetts company rose 63 percent in a day, in part because of the Gilder newsletter's positive report about the bandwidth provider.
Plunging euro good for something . . .
NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- As it plunges toward parity with the U.S. dollar (see my columns of Feb. 9, April 23 and June 8), the beleaguered euro is fast becoming the currency of choice -- for borrowers. At first, it was the private sector. A number of French companies began issuing long-term debt denominated in euros, attracted by its low interest rates. The latest was Renault, which recently raised seven-year money, denominated in euros, at very favorable spreads.
Irwin Kellner The U.S. surplus: A nice problem to have . . .
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- The United States is in a unique position. It is building a huge budget surplus that, in the coming years, will add up to perhaps trillions of dollars. Knowing exactly how big the surplus will be is impossible, since the ultimate cumulative surplus will be, for the most part, a function of (unknowable) future rates of economic growth. It was unexpectedly high rates of economic growth in the 1990s that produced unexpectedly high tax revenues, which produced the current unexpectedly huge surplus. Should that growth continue at a fairly good clip during the next decades, which seems probable in light of the upward shift in productivity growth that has occurred here, those surpluses will continue to build. So it is not just idle speculation to wonder about what to do with them.
Don't leave it all to Uncle Sam...
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- If you don't start now, a big chunk of the estate that you've spent your life earning could be sucked up by the IRS after you die -- up to 55 percent of all you leave, including life insurance benefits, thrown into the federal coffers. Each year, dozens of bills flood Congress that promise to alleviate the burden of the estate tax. And each year, they are killed one by one in committees. A few years ago Congress was actually able to pass a bill through that made life, and death, a little easier by lightening the burden of hefty estate taxes placed on the assets of the recently deceased. There may be some future relief in sight, but don't expect too much help from the taxman when your day comes. Instead, start planning now, or spend it.
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Analyst Corner: Yuppies in cyberspace...
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS.MW) -- In many ways, they provide the trappings of the ideal yuppie household: premium coffee, natural foods, and quality home furnishing. Now, retailers in these home-comfort areas are giving you even more reason to stay indoors. Analyst Bonnie Tonneson of Hambrecht & Quist in San Francisco calls them "the hybrid companies." Restoration Hardware, Williams-Sonoma, Starbucks and Whole Foods are among the retailers who are prepping this summer to bring their staple products online. But are they good investments?


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"Too many times, we make judgements on people and situations without knowing anything about them... I decided to do a photography project, which is focusing on people, not the conflict, not the violence."
In The Craftsmanship of the Kufiya from PechaKucha Night Maastricht Vol. 29, photographer Brian Megens tells the story about his photography project 'The Other Side of Palestine'. In this project he focuses on life and the people of the West Bank. He made several stories throughout the country. During his stay in Palestine, Brian got intrigued with the kufiya, known in the West as the 'Arafat scarf'. In his presentation, 'The Craftsmanship of the Kufiya' Brian will tell us more about this traditional Arabic product that won his admiration.
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (CBS.MW) -- Motorola will open the books on its fourth-quarter Monday, and Wall Street analysts are expecting profits to triple from year-ago levels with strong growth in the company's wireless handset business.
"Handsets are going to be big," said Ed Snyder, an analyst at Hambrecht & Quist. "They (Motorola) have done very well, limited a bit by component shortages, but they are going to do well in terms of both top line and margins. Semiconductors have also been strong."
Snyder said he expects the boom in handsets to take fourth-quarter sales to $8.9 billion, on back of a per-share profit of 82 cents.
That's a penny above the 81-cent consensus estimate of analysts surveyed by First Call Corp. A year ago, the maker of chips, wireless phones and networking equipment mot earned $159 million, or 26 cents a share, with revenue totaling $8.34 billion.
"No. 1 is whether they beat top line and bottom line," said Sam May, senior research analyst at U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray. "They've got a lot of momentum in handsets right now. I don't think investors will be disappointed with the news on the cellular handset product side."
Ahead of the earnings report, investors bid up shares 12 3/16 to 150 3/4 during Friday's trading session after two analysts raised their price targets on the shares. Motorola shares hit a record high of 156 3/8 on Wednesday, and have more than doubled from year-ago levels.
The earnings report is expected to hit the wires Monday afternoon, with a conference call to follow Tuesday morning. Join the Motorola discussion.
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Now that Schaumburg, Ill.-based Motorola has completed its $11 billion acquisition of set-top box maker General Instrument gic, analysts said that the diversified electronics company is poised to capture even more market share in its businesses.
Piper Jaffray's May said he's bullish on the company's prospects. "Broadband fiber and broadband wireless is going to be an increasingly big market for them," he said.
Motorola is also reaping the benefits of surging demand for cellular phones. Snyder said he estimates that handsets will make up almost half of Motorola's total revenue.
"Year-to-year, we are looking for 35 percent growth," he said. "And they are definitely gaining market share."
In the fast-growing cellular technology segment -- more commonly known as code division multiple access -- Motorola is turning up the heat on its competitors.
"In CDMA (in the U.S.), they are taking it from everybody," said Snyder. "They took a lot from Qualcomm, and they are even winning against Samsung."
Telecommunications equipment giant Qualcomm QCOM, +1.99% got out of the handset business in late 1999, selling off its CDMA consumer phone business to Japan's Kyocera Corp. in December. See full story.
Keeping tabs
While Motorola's growth is expected to surge, analysts said they will be keeping tabs on component shortages. Shortages of chips and other equipment used in handsets have crimped companies like Motorola as demand surpasses production capacity. See related story.
"Component shortages have been a problem for them," said Snyder. "Other than that most everything is hitting on all cylinders."
Analysts also said that Iridium -- the struggling communications satellite company that filed for bankruptcy in August -- should not be a worry. Last quarter, Motorola took a $994 million special charge to increase its reserve related to its financial exposure to Iridium. Motorola has an 18 percent stake in Iridium.
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The 9 percent spike in Motorola's stock price came Friday after PaineWebber analyst Walter Piecyk increased his price target to $196 a share from $146. He expects the company to report 82 cents a share.
Motorola's stock has doubled from year-ago levels.
"We believe Motorola has significant revenue and earnings per share leverage over the next two years," the analyst wrote in a research note.
Piecyk also upped his 2001 earnings per share estimate on Motorola to $4.35 a share from $4.18 based on an assumed higher growth rate for wireless phones and infrastructure business.
Lehman Brothers also hiked its target to $200 a share from $160. Additionally, the stock was added to Lehman's 10 Uncommon Values List.


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Everyone is invited out to the annual community-wide July 4th Celebration hosted at Sports- man Lake! It will be a great night lled with food, volleyball, slip-n-slide, and a reworks show. Meat will be provided by the church and we ask that everyone brings a side, dessert, or drinks.
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The first short film in the Boat Stories series, Lobster Potting and Berried Hens, looks at life as a lobster potter and explores the positive effects that the Lundy no-take zone has had on the lobster population off the shores of North Devon.
Sarah Clark from Devon and Severn Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority (IFCA) explains in the film "This has been the only no take zone for many, many years which allowed that opportunity to start looking at the benefits of closing an area to fishing. The research has shown the abundance within the no-take zone, the increased population of lobsters and the potential for spillover" (increase in the population of lobsters outside of the zone available for catching).
Lobster Potting and Berried Hens is a delightful glance at a traditional family business and emphasises the importance of working with nature in this special part of the world.
North Devon Moving Image (NDMI) are hosting the Boat Stories project which helps to share stories of contemporary life in North Devon and give work to local film makers.
The major funder of the Boat Stories project is Northern Devon FLAG (Fisheries Local Action Group). FLAG Programme Manager Jenny Carey-Wood says "Using film to entertain, inform and engage is vital in reaching a wide audience of children, local people and visitors, to meet the FLAG priority of increasing awareness and understanding of both fishing and the marine environment in North Devon. "
Jenny adds "This excellent first film about an Ilfracombe potter has already been enthusiastically received by local, national and European audiences."
All of NDMI's films are to be shared freely and will not only build a moving image archive for the future but serve to highlight the way we live our lives in North Devon today. In this film Geoff Huelin sums up "I can't see why we can't continue fishing as we are, as we've always done. Providing the berried lobsters are released and the undersized lobsters are put back and it's managed sensibly ... there's a living for everybody."
The film is available to watch online via the Boat Stories website www.boatstories.co.uk where you can also read about the making of the film, find out more about commercial and leisure boats in northern Devon and keep up to date with future productions.
The film is also available to view on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zon7JcLZFJg
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New Network Rail chief executive announced.(Network Rail)
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Network Rail has today announced that Andrew Haines OBE has been appointed as its new chief executive. Andrew, who has had a wide ranging career in the rail industry and transport sector, joins following completion of his current role as chief executive of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
"I am absolutely delighted to announce Andrew's appointment today. He was the most outstanding candidate in a highly competitive appointment process. Andrew's broad experience of rail and transport, and his reputation for relentless delivery and improvement makes him the ideal candidate to carry on with the transformation of Network Rail that has been led by Mark Carne. Britain's railways are crucial for Britain's prosperity: connecting people with jobs, goods with markets, and stimulating new housing and economic growth.
"Andrew will drive delivery of the railway improvements set out in the strategic business plan for 2019/2024, ensuring Network Rail's continuing focus on safety, performance and cost effectiveness, and thus delivering a better experience for the millions of passengers who travel every day on our railways."
Paying tribute to Mark Carne, Peter added:
"Mark has been exceptional in his personal leadership of the delivery of the biggest ever upgrade programme in the railway's history, and ensuring that Network Rail has focussed on delivering for passengers, freight and the public. His focus on devolution and empowering people has transformed safety and the performance culture of the organisation. Mark leaves a significant legacy for Andrew to build on."
Andrew, who will join the company later this year, commented:
"I am delighted to be joining Network Rail to build on the excellent work of Mark Carne. Since my first job as a left luggage clerk at London Victoria I've been passionate about improving the services that the railways provide to customers and the wider economy. It will be an immense privilege to work alongside the dedicated, professional colleagues at Network Rail and many partner organisations to deliver closer working between track and train, embed devolution and turning the digital railway strategy into reality whilst efficiently delivering on challenging safety, operational, engineering and investment commitments."
Andrew's appointment was made by Chairman Sir Peter Hendy CBE, on behalf of the Network Rail Board.
Secretary of State Chris Grayling said:
"I welcome Andrew's appointment as Network Rail chief executive. He has done an outstanding job at the CAA, and has an impressive track record in the rail industry. Under Andrew's leadership I look forward to Network Rail continuing its transformation into devolved route businesses, working in partnership with train operators to improve performance for passengers.
"I would also like to pay tribute to Mark Carne. Mark has made an enormous contribution to the rail industry and will leave behind an impressive legacy including the successful delivery of vital national projects like the new London Bridge station, the creation of a compelling vision for a digital railway, a strong business plan for CP6, and outstanding leadership on safety and diversity."
Also on the appointment panel was Chris Burchell, Chairman of the Rail Delivery Group (RDG), which represents train operator owning groups, passenger and freight train operators and infrastructure companies.
Chris commented:
"RDG welcomes the appointment of Andrew Haines to Network Rail at a time when strong and progressive leadership of the company is vital. Operators and the supply chain look forward to working collaboratively over the next few years with Andrew to tackle our shared, customer focused agenda of improving reliability, efficiency and capacity of our railway through a transformed Network Rail."
- Andrew was appointed following an open competition
- Andrew will take up his role in the early autumn following a period of handover with Mark Carne
- Andrew's salary will be £588,000 inclusive of benefits. This is 27% lower than his predecessor's package. His salary will be reviewed annually
- He will also have an 'at risk' performance related pay element of up to 9% of basic salary that will be dependent upon performance measured against safety, financial, asset management, project delivery and customer and train performance metrics.
Andrew Haines OBE was appointed as a Board Member and Chief Executive of the CAA in August 2009 and for a further 5 years in August 2012. Prior to this he had a wide-ranging career in the rail industry, as Managing Director of South West Trains, and then as Managing Director of the Rail Division for First Group plc. He is currently a Non-Executive Director of Eversholt Rail UK Ltd, an appointment he will relinquish on joining Network Rail. Andrew received the OBE in 2016, for services to transport.


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Being a professional sports star is tough. Not only do they earn millions of dollars every season, they have to decide what to spend all that money on. Some stars like Basketballer DeShawn Stevenson spent part of their fortune on a personalized ATM for their house. Others, like NFL star Chris Johnson, splurged on a set of solid gold teeth. When it comes to cars though, things aren't quite so cut and dry.
While some NFL players have impressive collections of supercars, many are holding on to their first ride, or cars that were passed down through their family. Whether they possess the savviest of financial minds or are anxious about the threat of going broke remains unclear. What is particularly interesting though, is that money does not change everyone.
So for every star who splurges on their cars like there is no tomorrow, there are just as many who are satisfied with their perfectly average rides. This could be a calculated and intelligent strategy because despite NFL players making an average of $1.9 million every year, 15% of them will declare financial ruin in the future.
Therefore it's interesting to see what the NFL's most dominant quarterbacks have chosen to spend their money on, who has given in to temptation and who has remained level headed. As you will see, it doesn't always correlate with their style of play. So let's take a look at 10 of the sickest rides in the NFL, and 10 that have seen better days.
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20 Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints - Bugatti Veyron
New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees is considered to be possibly the greatest quarterbacks ever and last year raked in a whopping $40 million in earnings from his salary and endorsements. It should come as no surprise then that his preferred ride is a Bugatti Veyron with a price tag of approximately $2 million.
Having just turned 40 years old, Brees has owned some pretty nice cars throughout his career but the quad turbo Bugatti is his first foray into supercars. Bugatti Veyron ownership is not for everybody as just a simple oil change can cost as much as $25,000. A little more than the price of a brand new Honda Civic.
19 Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers – F150
Aaron Rodgers is more known for his on-field antics including finishing the 2018 NFL season with just 2 interceptions from 597 pass attempts. However, he got the internet talking when he appeared in a commercial for State Farm in his wild Ford F150 Raptor.
The F150 is a far more practical ride than other NFL stars own, but it is still a serious off-road weapon. The twin-turbo V6 makes the tricked out Ford hugely entertaining to drive with 450 hp on fed through a 10-speed paddle shift transmission. The street-legal trophy truck is also decked out with advanced off-road equipment including adaptive-dampening suspension that automatically matches itself to driving conditions on the fly.
18 Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers – Gold Plated Oldsmobile
Cam Newton has had some pretty wild cars in his collection, including a slightly bonkers 730 horsepower Ferrari F12. However the car that gets him the most attention is his 24-karat gold plated 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Cutlass rolling on 24" Forgiato wheels.
The flashy quarterback dropped $45,000 on this custom makeover by Monster Customs. The entire car was basically rebuilt and fitted with air suspension, a huge entertainment system, a rebuilt 442 ci engine and brand new interior featuring Alcantara leather with gold stitching. But the crowning jewel of the entire build must be the 24k gold plated panther head that adorns the grill.
17 Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers – Ferrari 488 GTB
Standing at 6 ft 5 in and weighing 240 lb, Big Ben Roethlisberger is not somebody you want to try and get in the way of. Like others on this list, Roethlisberger has a pretty nice car collection but the standout is undoubtedly his Ferrari 488 GTB.
The 3902cc twin-turbo V8 is the most powerful engine ever wedged into a prancing horse and has a 0-60 time of just 3 seconds flat. With razor-sharp steering and superb chassis control, the Ferrari 488 GTB was designed for the racetrack but remains a serious performer even in street trim, and with its sweeping, sculpted lines, it looks just as good standing still.
16 Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lion – Rolls Royce Wraith
When you're a professional football player not everything goes your way. Despite having millions of dollars and tens of thousands of adoring fans, something the pressure of repeatedly not performing, or having old injuries flare up wears a tired quarterback down. And when it does, what better way to shut off the outside world and indulge your sense than in Matt Staffords luxurious Rolls Royce Wraith.
This highly exotic and unique coupe is unlike any other car on the planet and built around a focus on comfort and aesthetic appeal. Inside, the quarterback can enjoy the mock starry sky made from fiber optic lights, slip off his cleats and dig his toes into the wool carpet as he ponders how to spend his next million.
15 Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks – Mercedes Benz AMG G63
With around 80% of the NFL players having a G-wagon in their collection, it would be remiss to publish a list of sick rides without including one. Russell Wilsons contractual obligations may hang in the balance, we're certain his $125,000 G63 makes him feel a little better about life.
Mash the throttle of the G63 and you can sprint to 60mph in 4.5 seconds thanks to a bi-turbo V8 with 577 horsepower on tap. It's loud and it's fast but it's also become the ultimate fashion accessory to be seen in, due to its mostly celebrity owners. With a spacious interior, it's also suitable for hulking NFL stars as well.
14 Ryan Tannehill, Miami Dolphins – Nissan R35 Skyline
Ryan Tannehill's contract might be up in the air, but no matter where he lands for next season his daily driven Nissan R35 Skyline will get them there quickly.
The R35 caused a huge stir when it was released thanks to its awe-inspiring handling and mind-boggling speed. The VR38DETT powered car rockets to 60mph in under 3 seconds, faster than most Italian supercars. In fact, the only criticism that was leveled against the R35 was that it 'made speed too easy.' But despite the blistering acceleration, the Skyline remains a surprisingly useable car. It is easy to drive in daily traffic and has enough room to seat a family.
13 Derek Carr, Oakland Raiders – Porsche 911
Derek Carr has been one of the best performing quarterbacks the Oakland Raiders have ever seen and is on the verge of rewriting the franchises record book. Given how valuable a player he is, it should come as no surprise to learn that Carr enjoys spending money on his very desirable car collection.
One of the more interesting cars in his collection is a Porsche 911. The fantastically composed German made auto features a turbocharged 3 liter with a 7-speed dual clutch that changes gears at lightning speed, almost before you've thought about it. Porsche consistently builds incredible cars and Carr's car is a perfect example.
12 Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons – AMG S63
Another fan of German engineering, Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons drives a brutally fast AMG S63. At the heart of the AMG sits a 4 liter twin-turbo V8 that delivers 603 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque. The all-wheel-drive system pushes the cars 0-60 time to 3.4 seconds and has a top speed just shy of 200 mph.
Equally desirable is the level of comfort and luxury that are built into the S63. Matt Ryan can enjoy a Burmester surround sound entertainment system, dual 12.3" display screens, 3 zone ambient LED lighting and heated seats with built-in seat massagers.
11 Josh Rosen, Arizona Cardinals – Ford Mustang
After a difficult few years or hard work, Josh Rosen is finally taking a few months off. Presumably, this will give him time to enjoy his vintage Ford Mustang. The first generation of Mustang was part Trans-Am and part drag car with timeless exterior styling.
The 1969 Mustang is a favorite amongst classic car collectors despite performance that is pretty modest by today's standards. Back in 1969, 220 horsepower was a lot, particularly with tiny drum brakes to slow the 3,122 to slow the car down. Nonetheless, the Ford Mustang has remained a desirable collector's car for anybody lucky enough to find one.
10 Mitchell Trubisky, Chicago Beavers – Toyota Camry
Of course, not every sports star spends their millions on flashy expensive supercars. Some even have some very pedestrian tastes and it doesn't get more average than Mitchell Trubiskys Toyota Camry.
The Toyota Camry is a perfect example of a sedate cruiser. It has undergone several updates throughout its history but has never been able to shake its reputation as a mundane car. But that's what the Toyota Camry does best, offering a reliable and comfortable driving experience. There's not much that stands out about the Camry, but there are no hidden surprises either. What this Toyota does excel in is safety. And when you're a starting quarterback, no doubt safety takes a precedent.
9 Sam Darnold, New York Jets – Toyota Prius
Sam Darnold is yet to reach his full potential and the New York Jets have recognized the enormous promise he is showing. A sensible quarterback with a sensible taste in cars, Darnold has been spotted driving a very sensible Toyota Prius.
Much like the Camry, the Toyota Prius can best be described as 'inoffensive.' It's a car so light and fuel efficient it can be pushed along by a strong breeze. With an all-wheel-drive system and powered by the latest hybrid technology, the Prius seems like the car that Toyota uses to test how consumers will react to emerging automotive technology.
8 Kirk Cousins, Minnesota Vikings - GMC Savana
Kirk Cousins collects a salary of around $25 million, so it's a little strange that his vehicle of choice is his grandmother's old van. He explained this in a previous interview, claiming that it was "better to buy appreciating assets than depreciating."
Anyhow, the GMC Savana is ideal for transporting large items such as NFL players and their personal cheer squad. This particular model features a 200hp V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission, vinyl floor covering, windows and a heater. It is unsure if Cousins has any plans to upgrade his GMC Savana to the 2019 model in the future.
7 Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts – Honda Accord
When he's not riding a bicycle, Andrew Luck of the Colts enjoys driving a Honda Accord which he shares ownership of with his sister. Clearly enjoying the '90s, it's been confirmed by Luck himself that he also still uses a flip phone.
This model Honda Accord is actually not a bad model in and of itself, it's just not what we would expect someone earning almost $25 million per season to drive. The accord has a 0-60 time of 7.4 seconds and looks better in darker colors. The Accord represents a time when Honda took itself a little more seriously before they unleashed the more slightly more insane styling of later model Civics.
6 Carson Wentz, Philadelphia Eagles – Chevrolet Silverado
Carson Wentz actually has a decent collection of pretty nice trucks but his beater is a 1995 Chevrolet Silverado that has definitely seen better days. The most common problem with these Chevrolets was that they were prone to stalling and engine cut-outs. Besides the intermittent stalling, they are reliable trucks and rarely break down.
Simplicity and a rock solid drive train are the Chevrolet Silverado's strengths, with the 1995 model one of the first to receive the latest four-wheel antilock brakes. The Silverado was manufactured in much simplifier times when people could change their engine oil without having to sit through a 45-minute instructional YouTube video first.
5 Alex Smith, Washington Redskins – Chevrolet Tahoe
Alex Smiths beater is a bit of a legend and is better known by its moniker, The Red Baron. The Red Baron was conceived in 1981 and is held together by rust. The Tahoe features a hole in the dash where the stereo used to be and one functional door.
If by some miracle the car manages to get above 50 mph going downhill, the windows are prone to falling down. Smith used to be so embarrassed by The Red Baron that he would park it in the farthest corners of the car lot. His teammates were known to open up the car as none of the locks worked, and push it to a hidden location.
4 Blake Bortles, Jacksonville Jaguars – Ford F150
Another fan of old trucks, Bortles of the Jacksonville Jaguars enjoys driving his Ford F150 which for some unknown reason, a teenager tried to steal. The teenager entered Blake Bortles' house while he was visiting a team-mate who lived nearby and took his keys. He tried to drive away but was blocked in the driveway by another truck and was apprehended by Bortles' teammates until the police arrived.
Had the would-be thief been able to make off with the car, he would have discovered that the F150 was quite slow, poorly built and had terrible fuel economy. The 302 V8 is still a popular motor today but this particular F150 was let down by substandard build quality.
3 Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns – Chevrolet Bolt
Rookie of the year Baker Mayfield has some pretty flamboyant tastes. However, his daily driver is a humble Chevrolet Bolt. For those unfamiliar, the Bolt reached the dizzying heights of rank #13 in compact cars for 2018 according to cars.usnews.com.
The Bolt is an electric vehicle with (relatively) long range and quirky styling. It is perfectly adequate for short jaunts around town and can reach full charge in just 30 minutes. The instantaneous torque that electric vehicles are well known for works well in traffic and the Bolt also has some of the latest drivers' aid to complement the high-tech powertrain.
2 Lamar Jackson, Baltimore Ravens – Toyota Corolla
Lamar Jackson made a huge impression in his rookie season, and clearly, he remains focused on his career as his car of choice is an unassuming Toyota Corolla.
The Toyota Corolla is an excellent choice if fuel economy is your main concern, however, this is also balanced against the fact that it is not the largest compact car on the market. Acceleration in the Corolla is painfully slow, presumably even more so with a 210 lb quarterback occupying the driver's seat. Jackson's iM model features ambient interior lighting and a decent amount of options, but is let down by its 137 hp motor.
1 Josh Allen, Buffalo Bills – Kia Forte
Similarly to Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen surprised Bills fans with his raw athleticism and impressive game stats, so it's somewhat surprising that his daily driver is a Kia Forte.
The Kia Forte is perhaps best known for not being particularly quick, and although taking styling cues from the Kia Stinger, it looks like it was designed by a group of people who never actually met. The ride is comfortable although the suspension is a tad stiffer than what you would expect, and the interior is spacious enough for average-sized adults. Despite its flaws, the Kia is packed full of features and is therefore difficult to flat out dislike.
Sources: cnbc, nfl, 247sports, cars.usnews


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I'm writing this article because I've found the transition to the Compass Card really confusing.
Here's my interview with MVT Consumer Canadian Bus Advocate Linda McGowan.
Hopefully this will also help you, too.
How do you get a card?
A Compass Card can be purchased at any Skytrain station; at a select number of London Drugs that are located not near a Skytrain station; at the Compass Card office at Stadium Station; at FareDealers e.g. Safeway.
How does the card connect to the HandyCard?
The benefits of a HandyCard remain unchanged. Holders of a HandyCard can travel on Skytrain, SeaBus, Bus with an attendant who travels free of charge.
The first person going through should go slow to make sure you both get through.
There are lasers that measure how fast you go. Fare gates will remain open long enough for 2 people to pass through.
In addition to your Compass Card, you must have your HandyCard in your possession when travelling with an attendant.
HandyCard holders are entitled to purchase Taxi Savers.
What are the fares?
Concession fares are not accepted on HandyDART. The fare on HandyDART is $2.75 cash for all zones.
Tickets can be purchased from the HandyDART driver. They cost $21 for 10 tickets.
For those travelling on Skytrain or SeaBus with a Compass Card, concession fares will be charged from your stored value ($1.75 for 1 zone; an additional $1 for 2 zones; additional $1 for 3 or more zones).
How does a person accompany you on the Skytrain?
For those who have a HandyCard, your attendant on Skytrain, SeaBus, Bus is free. You must have your HandyCard in your possession.
What if you need help on the Skytrain or at a station?
There is a red phone in every station. When it is picked up, you will be immediately connected to Skytrain assistance.
If you are on the Skytrain and you need assistance, there is a yellow strip below the window. Push on the yellow strip.
An attendant will enter your car at the next station (the car will flash a light for the attendant who will then know which car to enter).
How does the Compass Card transfer from Skytrain to Bus to SeaBus to HandyDART?
As you transfer from Skytrain to Bus to SeaBus, you must tap your card (once as you enter a bus; twice on a train- as you enter and exit; twice on a SeaBus- as you enter and exit).
Compass Cards are Smart Cards!
Compass Cards are not accepted on HandyDART. FareSaver tickets, $21 for 10 tickets can be purchased from the HandyDART driver.
If your trip begins on HandyDART and includes a transfer to SeaBus or SkyTrain, the HandyDART driver will exchange your FareSaver for a Compass ticket.
If your trip begins on SkyTrain or SeaBus and includes a transfer to HandyDART, the HandyDART portion of your trip is free.
What is tapping?
As you enter a Skytrain, Bus, SeaBus there is a flat place to place your card that registers that you have paid your fare. This is called "tapping" your card.
How do I buy one ticket?
A Compass ticket can be purchased at any Skytrain Station (for 1 trip). It is valid until 4:00 am on the day of purchase.
If a Compass ticket is purchased at London Drugs, it is valid for 30 days but expires at 4:00 am on the day of your first tap.
Do Day Passes still exist?
Yes, Day Passes can be purchased at London Drugs, FareDealers or at Skytrain Stations ($7.50 concession fare; $9.75 full fare). A Day Pass can be purchased at any Skytrain Station.
It is valid until 4:00 am on the day of purchase. If a Day Pass is purchased at London Drugs, it is valid for 30 days but expires at 4:00 am on the day of your first tap.
What if I have FareSaver tickets left over?
FareSaver tickets can be returned at the Compass Card office at Stadium Station. Their value will be credited to your Compass Card.
Linda McGowan is the Consumer Advocate for MVT Canadian Bus Inc. She helps everyone who takes Translink and Skytrain to have safe trips.
She works in the Lower Mainland of BC. She is also an amazing safeguard helping and watching out for people.
No transit challenge is too great for Linda! She can be reached at email@example.com or 778 772-4431.


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I heard a voice say this to me, "can you ask among the learned lawyers of this country why the three youths (Mr. Boris Muziba, Mr. Nayoto Mwenda, and Mr. Sikwibele Wasilota) are serving a three years jail sentence when the High Court has ruled that it is not an offence to publish false news in a democratic dispensation in Zambia." I looked around to see who was speaking to me, then I realised it was the voice of the conscience, that inner "policeman" who always urges us to do what is right and avoid what is wrong. Whenever there is no justice in the society, the people suffer, especially the poor. The Social teaching of the Catholic Church is clear on this, We need to show Solidarity, because we are our "brothers' and sisters' keepers", wherever they live. We are one human family, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, and ideological differences. Learning to practice the virtue of solidarity means learning that "loving our neighbour." Those three youths who were arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to three years imprisonment should now be released with compensation. Among our learned men and women in law I beg you in the name of God to use the law you have learnt to secure the freedom of those youths. A friend of mine a lawyer said this to me,
"The law is clear on the freedom of the press in Zambia. All of us including u and I are free to inform and publicise any form of news. We can report on the happenings in the country. Further, we have the freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution [Article 20 (1)]. Given the facts you have given, I wonder why the youths are locked up. That is a clear violation of human rights and an arbitrary use of powers. Given the law I have alluded to, the youths are at liberty to report on anything. However, if what they report on is malicious and turns out to be untrue then they will be liable for defamation. Defamation Father is not a criminal offence, it is a civil offence whose penalty if found liable are damages to be paid to the injured party. The only criminal offence related to Defamation is the defamation of the President."
My position is that the youths should be released immediately. The Catholic Church teaches that "that human dignity can be protected and a healthy community can be achieved only if human rights are protected and responsibilities are met." If they reported on an issue in a malicious way, let he who is injured move to the Mongu High Court. What the authorities are committing is an abrogation of rights. Let someone stand up for what is right, especially for our youths! Why are our brothers still in prison? Where is Justice? Where is the integrity in this incarceration? What are they still doing in prison in the clear land mark light of the judgment of the High Court? The three Nayoto Mwenda, 32, Boris Muziba, 36 and Sikwibele Wasilota, 33 were charged and convicted with the offence of publication of false news with intent to alarm and cause fear or to disturb public peace contrary to Section 67 (1) Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia. Why are the human rights groups quiet? Is this not what God condemns in Holy Book of Amos 2:7 "The trample on the heads of the poor as upon the dust of the ground and deny justice to the oppressed." In another text, God says to Amos to tell the authorities, "you who turn Justice into bitterness and cast righteousness to the ground." He further boldly told them, "you oppress the righteous and take bribes and you deprive the poor of Justice in the courts" Amos 5:2. Someone may say, 'priest what is your interest in all this?' This is our divine calling, to be prophets to the nations, to stand for justice, it is the reason we are ordained. One such example is of St. Eugene de Mazenod, a French priest and founder of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate whose congregation believe in the charism of "preaching the Gospel to the poor"....to seek out in a special way "in the lives of the most abandoned in their many faces and voices, and struggle with these...to safeguard human dignity and respond to the calls of Justice and integrity...."
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State agencies hosting a September forum to raise awareness of mental illness and addiction are seeking professionals to discuss solutions at the eighth annual Indiana Annual Recovery Month Symposium Sept. 26-27.
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration's Division of Mental Health and Addiction partners with the Indiana Department of Correction to host INARMS. The event is geared toward treatment and criminal justice professionals who would like to learn more about mental health and addiction. The theme for the 2016 symposium is "Our Families, Our Stories, Our Recovery." The two-day event will take place at the Marriott East, Indianapolis. More information about the event is available here.
"We are proud to, once again, provide an opportunity for mental health, substance abuse and criminal justice professionals to network, interact, learn and share ideas," said Division of Mental Health and Addiction Director Kevin Moore. "Mental health and substance abuse issues have reached a crisis level in our state. We must continue to work together to seek solutions to these issues."
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Friday Anti-War Song
From The Meaning of U2 Lyrics: [emphasis mine]
Well, as in many things, it is slightly open to interpretation. But from reading the lyrics and reading a few books where Bono talks about the song… It is musically supposed to represent the bombings of El Salvadorian towns during its civil war by US planes. It is about the United States' policy of supporting dictators in 3rd world countries to oppose the spread of communism. But more than all this, it is about the way war destroys people. When originally writing the lyrics, Bono was not sure if he should say, And we run, into the arms…of America. or Into the arms of the world so as not to offend Americans. Obviously he stuck with the first. Bono and Edge say his guitar solo in it is supposed to be the keen of the bombs being dropped, and the rage of the war machines….
Bullet the Blue Sky
In the howling wind comes a stinging rain
See it driving nails
Into the souls on the tree of pain
From the firefly,
A red orange glow
See the face of fear
Running scared in the valley below
Bullet the blue sky
Bullet the blue sky
Bullet the blue
Bullet the blue
In the locust wind comes a rattle and hum
Jacob wrestled the angel
And the angel was overcome
You plant a demon seed
You raise a flower of fire
See them burning crosses
See the flames higher and higher
Bullet the blue sky
Bullet the blue sky
Bullet the blue
Bullet the blue
This guy comes up to me
His face red like a rose on a thorn bush
Like all the colors of a royal flush
And he's peeling off those dollar bills
Slappin' 'em down
One hundred, two hundred
And I can see those fighter planes
And I can see those fighter planes
Across the mud huts where the children sleep
Through the alleys of a quiet city street
WE take the staircase to the first floor
WE turn the key and slowly unlock the door
a man breathes into a saxophone
through the walls you hear the city groan
Outside it's America
Outside it's America
Across the field you see the sky ripped open
and the rain all through a gaping wound
Pounding on the women and children pounding the woman and children
Who run…….who run
Into the arms…
…of America
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Free museum days in Los Angeles are a great way to introduce non-museum goers to some of these amazing collections. Los Angeles has all of the major types of museums like natural history, science, contemporary art, and modern art. As a mecca of entertainment industry there are also plenty of museums for fans of music, film, and television. Then there are some of the more, umm, peculiar museums like Jurassic technology and...death.Whatever you're into and whatever part of town you live in, there's going to be a museum to check out in your free time. If you're on a budget or just don't want to pay to walk around and look at things, there are some museums that are always free to the public and some of them that have special free days. I really upped my museum game when I decided to … [Read more...]
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There is a country that just knows how to do it right. Fashion, style, decor, lifestyle, food, etiquette and the list goes on and on. I had the opportunity to travel to Italy this month and was blown away yet again. Not only with the fans that watched Hardcore Pawn (Banco De Pungi) but Italy is just beyond everything you expect and more.
Italy is fashion to the max! I seriously don't think I saw an ugly or overweight person walking down the street in any city that I visited. Everyone is put together whether it's 8am or 8pm.
The Italians know how to do "lifestyle." Everything closes after lunch. They relax. It's about enjoying life but still taking a break. Literally the cities shut down. It's ok, it's all about balance and their quality of life. It just means that they work harder at a different part of their day.
Restaurants don't rush you out the door for the next patron to get to the table. Italians want a two-three hour meal with friends. The portions at each meal are minimal so you're not so stuffed that you feel sick. And every meal isn't served with a bread basket -- even in Italy.
The scenery is immaculate and you will hardly see any garbage on the ground in the cities. The Italians have great respect for their country and as a tourist I cannot wait to travel to Italy again!
While America is fast paced where we over-indulge in food and there are no boundaries. The Europeans have it right; take a siesta and enjoy the scenery. Work will still be there after lunch.


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Steven Parker picks up offer from Michigan
- Updated: March 17, 2013
Jenks,Oklahoma 2014 safety Steven Parker recently picked up an offer from the University of Michigan earlier today. "I was excited to get the offer, and I know that Michigan is a national title contender every year, and a great program", said Parker.
"I haven't visited Michigan yet, but I plan to visit soon", Parker said. Parker,a four star recruit,is one of the best safeties in the country, and holds 14 offers. Alabama,Nebraska,Oklahoma,
"I have no favorites right now, because i've only visited Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, but as I visit schools my mind could change", Parker said.
Parker says he won't be able to make the Rivals camp in Dallas this weekend, but will make visits to Texas and Texas A&M over his spring break.
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OnePlus announced earlier today that it will launch the first phone powered by the Snapdragon 855. The phone will initially make its debut on UK carrier EE's 5G network before becoming available in global markets.
While the phone slated for a launch in the first half of 2019 — before end of May, according to CNET — it won't be marketed as the OnePlus 7. OnePlus is instead looking to offer the 5G phone as its own distinct series, meaning the company is diverging from its two-phone release cadence.
In an interview with The Verge, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau confirmed that the company was indeed working on a 4G-only device (which will likely end up being the OnePlus 7) in addition to the 5G phone, and that the latter will carry a $200 to $300 premium: "It's hard to know because there's a lot of specifics still to look at, but it's likely in the neighborhood of $200-300 more."
So if we assume that the OnePlus 7 debuts at a $20 to $30 premium over the $549 6T, OnePlus' 5G phone could end up costing anywhere between $770 to $880. Lau said the company is working on the 5G device "regardless of the price" because of consumer demand, and that the technology offers a unique set of challenges, like global roaming:
5G is an important trend with its own tremendous challenges... we're working to understand the technology as quickly as possible.
5G will be particularly difficult to have a device that covers all of the world, or even most of the world's networks.
OnePlus' 5G implementation is based on the sub-6 spectrum that's used by EE, and not mmWave — which is what U.S. carriers like Verizon and AT&T are focusing on. As such, it's unlikely OnePlus' 5G phone will make its debut in the U.S. Even if it does, it may end up working on just a few carriers like T-Mobile, which is leveraging the 600 MHz spectrum to build a part of its 5G network.
Lau said product decisions also factored in when it came to choosing between mmWave and sub-6 for the 5G modem. OnePlus is obsessed about design, and with mmWave requiring multiple antennae to be integrated into the chassis, Lau said it was "impossible to make a nice-looking phone:"
On the product level, it's much more complex than 4G, so a significantly higher level of challenge, especially millimeter wave. It appears impossible to make a nice-looking flagship device, for now.
However, there may be a silver lining if you're looking to get your hands on a 5G-enabled phone next year. Acknowledging OnePlus' markup is on the higher side, Qualcomm president Cristiano Amon said that other manufacturers could forego profits in lieu of market share:
You may see some OEMs try to monetize as much as they can their existing customer base... on the other hand you may see folks try to gain share and use price as one of those tools.
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Hi There! I'm back with a card for the third event of MFT Creative Olympics - Crafty Biathlon. I decided to make a shaker card with masking technique. For this card, I used the fun yeti images from BB Beast Friends stamp set.
First, I stamped the yeti on the right and masked it. Next, I stamped on the other yeti and colored them using Copic Markers. Then, I did a partial die cut using the MFT Stitched Circle die to make a little window for them to stand. I placed the coordinating die of the yeti and run through my die cutting machine to just cut the top part of it. Since, I did a little masking this part was little tricky for me. Therefore I had to die cut them one at a time. I'm so happy that it did work!
Then I used the MFT Stitched Rectangle Scallop Frame die to cut the front card and inked up the frame with distress ink. To make a shaker card, I adhered a piece of vellum on the back of the front card. Next, I inked the center part of my base card with distress inks. I placed some sparkling sequins on the inked area and adhered the front card on to the base card with foam adhesive. As I used vellum for the window it kinda mutes the background color. But I love the minty iridescent look through vellum. Then I fussy cut a piece of white card to make a snow base for the yetis and inked the edges with distress ink. Finished off the card by stamping the sentiment from BB Beast Friend stamps set. That's all. I hope you like it.
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text: LYNN ? The venerable poet e.e. cummings once wrote, "Death, I wouldn't take death if death were good."Comedian and filmmaker Woody Allan took a more flippant view, saying, "I've got nothing against death, I just don't want to be there when it happens."Death is one of those topics few relish discussing, yet making advance preparations for funeral services and burial or cremation can cut down on emotional stress and, in all likelihood, save money. After all, adhering to the adage that haste makes waste, decisions made under duress are typically less logical than those done following serious consideration.Important choices, made within hours of a loved one's death, can include signing a lengthy business contract with a funeral director, a document which usually requires selection of casket and vault, hearse and limousine rentals, fees for using the funeral home during for visiting hours and a church for the funeral Mass, expenses related to embalming and cosmetic touch-ups, and the purchase of a burial plot and gravestone, if applicable.Burial can also mean hiring a cemetery digging crew and paying a priest to say a few words before the casket is lowered into the ground. All of these decisions combined can amount to thousands of dollars. A modest traditional funeral with wake and Mass typically costs about $12,000, not including the price of a burial plot and gravestone, which can add another $4,000 or more.Is the deceased a military veteran? Must special arrangements be made for a color guard or the sounding of taps at graveside? A musician at the funeral? What about a flag to drape the casket?The process of selecting a casket or coffin can has similarities to car shopping. Do you want something modest n a medium blue, non-descript, four-door sedan, or a more ostentatious sport model with polished rims and red racing stripes? Same thing goes for caskets, which have four sides, versus coffins, which have six. Prices can easily range from about $500 for the basic casket made from relatively thin 20-guage steel to well over $5,000 for one with hand-carved wood and all the trimmings.Unscrupulous undertakers, while certainly in the vast minority, are known to "price point" caskets, showing only the most rudimentary models purportedly preferred by "welfare recipients" and then contrast them with more expensive containers made from exotic woods, with brass or bronze fittings, plush interiors, and price tags fitting of a king.Consumers should keep in mind that most cemeteries require a cement vault or other enclosure in addition to the casket ? sort of a box within a box arrangement commonly referred to as a grave liner. This drives up the cost by about $800, perhaps significantly more if an ornate liner is selected. The purpose of the vault is to keep the burial ground from sinking, not protect the casket.Selecting a closed casket and cremation after the wake can cut down markedly on the overall costs, but some funeral directors suggest mourning relatives choose more elaborate services and burial. In regions where cemetery space is scarce, funeral directors often recommend entombment ? putting the casket permanently inside a surface-level mausoleum.Although embalming is not required in most states, funeral directors usually require it if the deceased will be viewed at a wake in an open casket. Embalming services can range from about $500 to more than $1,000, depending on the funeral home.Direct burial, in which the body is buried shortly after death, usually involves a simple container and is far less expensive than a traditional full-service funeral. A direct burial dispenses with viewing, visitation and elaborate ceremony.Direct cremation can save even more because the body is incinerated shortly after death without embalming. Oftentimes, a so-called alternative container is used to hold the body n basically a softwood platform giving rigidity to a rectangular cardboard box, and costing about $100. The cremated remains are later plac


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Thanks to Kim Becker for pointing me to an editorial from yesterday's Boston Globe that puts some numbers around the perennial debate about whether homeowners benefit from passing override that fund schools through increased home values. According to a study of 176 Bay State communities by Barry Bluestone, dean of the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University and Ph.D student Anna Gartsman, the answer is decidedly "yes."
Writing in the Globe, Bluestone and Gartsman talk about a simulation they ran on the impact on home values of a change in school spending due to a Prop. 2½ override. That's a difficult data point to isolate. What the two researchers did was to look at data on housing values in 2005, then look at the change in housing values between 2005 and 2010, as compared to two measures of perceived school quality: school-wide SAT scores and per pupil expenditures.
What the researchers found was that municipalities with SAT scores and per pupil spending levels 20 percent higher than average experienced a 24 percent increase in nominal home value between 2005 and 2010. In contrast, those with SAT scores and per pupil spending 20 percent below average experienced a loss in home value of 11 percent.
Taking the town of Hull as an example, Bluestone noted that the town (like Belmont) recently rejected a small Prop 2 1/2 override ($1.9m) directed towards restoring AP classes at the high school and extracurricular activities. (There's a warning here for Belmont about how far south things really can go, if you're inclined to reason to yourself "oh, they'd never cut that!") Hull, with average SAT scores below the average of communities they studied (961 compared with an average of 1047) and per pupil costs above the average ($11,491, some $1,500 higher than average), saw an increase in home values of 3.85 percent. The override, if passed in 2005, would have cost the average Hull tax payer $2,530 over five years. Based on their analysis, however, the extra per pupil spending that a successful override would have generated would have correlated to an increase in home values of 6.5% – which translates into $9,970 in added value for the average Hull homeowner. In short: homeowners – even those without kids in the school – lost out on approximately $7,400 in added value on their home by voting down the override instead of passing it. Oops!!
There are issues here,clearly. Each town is different and there's no guarantee that increasing school funding and programs will translate to increased property values. There are larger forces at play that might affect a local real estate market (the loss of a large employer, for example).
Also, the connection between per pupil spending and SAT scores is tenuous at best. School systems with much higher per pupil costs than Belmont (like Boston or Watertown) don't come near towns like Belmont in average SAT scores, so its possible to get high performance without high per pupil expenditures. Belmont , most educators agree, exemplifies this.
However, if you believe that young families looking at comparable homes – one in a town that offers AP classes and sports, and one in a town that doesn't won't choose the former, you're dreaming. And, if you believe (as I do) that, in the long term, starving your schools of resources to buy books, cutting class offerings and other support services (psychological, guidance, curriculum support), ceasing to offer accelerated instruction to advanced students and remedial instruction to struggling students will eventually bring down academic performance (which it will), then you should worry about the long term trends for the BPS and for Belmont home owners (like me!)
There's a belief by many in town that Belmont doesn't have to observe the laws of gravity -that we can short change our school system and still achieve stellar results.
In past years, that's seemed to be the case and the exemplary performance of this year's seniors has cemented that belief in the minds of many. But the effects of cuts are trailing and I predict that we'll soon start to see them in decreasing scores and standing for Belmont in the Bay State rankings, as well as the national rankings that Belmont has recently topped. If the study out of Northeastern is to be believed, homeowners who lament the needs of "freeloaders" (aka young families with school age children) and our professional educators may eventually realize that the price of being "right" is higher than they think.


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Lenny LeBlanc Q&A at Florence Visitor Center on January 20
Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area is set to co-host Lenny LeBlanc on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in the Florence-Lauderdale Tourism Visitor Center Gallery at 200 Jim Spain Drive in Florence. The event will begin at 1:00 P.M.
Andreas Werner of Crazy Chester Records will conduct the Q&A Session at the event. The event will be mostly a Q&A Session with Lenny playing a few songs as well.
Lenny LeBlanc was born in Massachusetts and grew up Daytona Beach, Florida where he learned to play the bass guitar and joined his first band during high school. After graduation, he briefly moved to Cincinnati, Ohio where he lived until 1973, when LeBlanc's friend and famed guitarist Pete Carr encouraged him to relocate to Florence, Alabama. After a few months Lenny began playing bass as well as singing background vocals with artists like Hank Williams Jr., Crystal Gayle, Etta James, Shenandoah, Ricky Skaggs, Sawyer Brown, The Supremes, Joan Baez, Amy Grant and Roy Orbison.
With much success as a background musician and singer, Lenny LeBlanc embarked on a solo career. In 1975, he recorded a demo and producer Pete Carr sent a copy to Jerry Wexler at Atlantic Records.
A few months later Lenny's first solo LP was released. Atlantic saw great potential in Lenny and teamed him with Pete Carr. The result was three chart singles, including the top 15 hit "Falling."
In 1980, LeBlanc became a born-again Christian and began recording Christian-themed music. In 1983, Heartland Records released his first Christian album "Say A Prayer." In 1987, LeBlanc opened his own recording studio in Muscle Shoals, Alabama where he does his own productions as well as others.
LeBlanc continues to write pop and country songs, including hits like "Treat Her Right" for Sawyer Brown and "You First" with Mac McAnally along Christian compositions such as the highly successful "Above All" and "There Is None Like You.". He still travels nationally and internationally as a Christian artist and serves on the worship team at Faith Church in Florence, Alabama.
His latest project "Love Like No Other" includes a newly recorded version of "Falling", as well as nine original worship songs. Willie Nelson recorded the Donnie Fritts co-write "Old Timer" on his latest album "God's Problem Child."


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In their third attempt to find a new sporting director, Hamburger SV have failed to lure Christian Hochstätter from VfL Bochum.
The news broke late on Sunday evening, as it became clear that the 2. Bundesliga outfit had placed a huge premium on Hochstätter's head.
With the figures differing greatly, HSV are now set to move on to try and hunt down a suitable candidate once more.
Beiersdorfer sheds light on the revelation
CEO Dietmar Beiersdorfer, who has already tried and failed to bring in Nico-Jan Hoogma and Horst Heldt in recent weeks, feels Bochum's demands were "not acceptable".
It had been reported by Bild that the Ruhrpott side set out a €3m valuation, with HSV unwilling to put forward more than €500,000 for Hochstätter's services.
It's no real surprise that Bochum weren't pleased with the Volksparkstadion side's offer, especially given that he has a contract until 2020 at the Ruhrstadion.
A deal until 2019 and a figure of €1.6m originally seemed to have been enough, although Hans-Peter Villis opted to reject that apparent notion.
In relation to the possibility of a move happening, Hochstätter informed the ever-present Bundesliga giants of his position.
Beiersdorfer said, "Bochum's demands were not acceptable from our point of view. But he told me in the evening that he does not see any chance and will stay in Bochum."
A sigh of relief for Bochum
This will certainly be a weight off the shoulders for the VfL faithful, who certainly didn't need any more upheaval at the club after a busy summer transfer window.
Of course, Hochstätter was the brains behind the operation and since taking over in 2013, has helped Bochum get back on a more stable footing.
With his future now secured, he will be hoping they can get back to winning ways against Eintracht Braunschweig this Friday.