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Here are some photos from the day of Jen Hudak's skier superpipe win, courtesy of Marker Voelkl. Our writer Alex covered this competition earlier, here's what he said:
"Well the four-peat curse continues among the freestyle skiing world at Winter X Games 14. Simon Dumont, Tanner Hall, and now Sarah Burke have all tried but failed to complete the ridiculously difficult task of securing four straight gold medals.
After struggling to even make the elimination round, Burke managed to sneak in on her last run during Thursday's qualifiers, barely knocking off Grete Eliassen. Knowing the competitive field was deeper than ever, Burke took it upon herself to add some new tricks to her arsenal in hopes of fending off the talents of Jen Hudak and up-and-comer Megan Gunning.
Unfortunately for Burke, not even a pair of back-to-back left and right side flairs could earn her the four-peat as she got caught up on the left wall.
Roz Groenwoud had the highest air of the day among the ladies airing over 14 feet on the first hit, but quickly declined in amplitude while heading down the pipe. However she added some firepower with a nice 900 on her second hit, further pushing the trick vocabulary among the ladies on the podium.
Last year Sarah Burke correctly prophesied that 17 year-old Canadian ripper Megan Gunning would be the top threat to her in superpipe. Boy was she right. Gunning was skiing like a boy in this contest, and thats the ultimate compliment. As Mike Douglas put it, "If this was a left wall contest, Megan Gunning would win hands down." Unfortunately for Gunning she didn't have the same hit-for-hit quality of our gold medalist winner.
Jen Hudak, fresh off a nasty knee injury, sailed out of the pipe with a lofty cork 9, 540 and a 720. She also dropped an alley-oup 540 on her unnatural pipe wall, which set herself apart from the likes of Megan Gunning.
Winter X Games 14 Women's Superpipe Podium
1. Jen Hudak
2. Megan Gunning
3. Roz Groenewoud"


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Schmid adds former MLS star Razov to staff
This just in from the club:
Seattle Sounders FC has hired Ante Razov as an Assistant Coach, the club announced today. Razov spent 14 years in Major League Soccer from 1996-2009, including seven with the Chicago Fire and four with Chivas USA, and he ranks fourth all-time in MLS scoring with 114 goals to his name. "We're excited to have Ante join our staff. He brings a unique perspective based upon his years of experience in our league, and being one of the top forwards in MLS," said Sounders FC Head Coach Sigi Schmid. "I think he's a great addition for our club and our young forwards as they continue to grow and develop." An MLS original, Razov was drafted in the third round of the 1996 MLS College Draft by the LA Galaxy, where he scored one goal in six appearances over two seasons. He then signed with expansion side Chicago Fire in 1998, where he spent seven seasons and became the club's all-time leading scorer with 76 goals, winning MLS Cup in 1998 and Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup titles in 1998, 2000 and 2003. He finished second in MLS with 18 goals in 2000 and earned MLS Best XI honors in 2003 after recording 14 tallies and six assists in 26 appearances. The forward also spent a brief period in 2000-01 with Racing de Ferrol in the Spanish Second Division, where he scored seven goals in 19 appearances. After spending the 2005 season with the Columbus Crew and New York MetroStars, Razov signed with Chivas USA in 2006, where he spent the final four seasons of his career. The Whittier, California native scored 30 goals in 76 appearances from 2006-09, helping the Goats to the MLS Cup Playoffs each year from 2006-08. Razov is fourth in MLS history with 114 goals and 18th all-time with 66 assists across 262 appearances. He ranks fifth all-time with 11 goals and 10 assists in the postseason, where his 35 appearances are ninth in MLS Cup Playoffs action. "This is a fantastic opportunity and I'm thrilled beyond words," said new Sounders FC Assistant Coach Ante Razov. "I've known Sigi since I was 15 years old, so there's a familiarity there. An opportunity to join a massive club like Seattle is exciting and I can't wait to get to work." Razov was capped 25 times by the U.S. Men's National Team, scoring six goals and helping the Stars and Stripes to the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup title. His first USMNT cap came in 1995 against Uruguay while still in college. Razov played four years at UCLA from 1992-95 for Sounders FC Head Coach Sigi Schmid, finishing his collegiate career with 40 goals and 29 assists. He was the Bruins' leading scorer in 1993 and 1994 before finishing second in 1995.

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JEE Main & Advanced Exam 2019 - Complete Guide for Filling Application Form
Published on : 26th June 2018 Author : Satyaranjan Bai
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is conducted in two phases - Main and Advanced. For the first time, the National Testing Agency (earlier, it was being regulated by CBSE) will conduct the JEE Main exam for admission to various undergraduate engineering courses at IIITs (Indian Institutes of Information Technology), NITs (National Institutes of Technology) and other CFTIs (Centrally Funded Technical Institutes). On the other hand, the JEE Advanced exam is conducted by the seven zonal IITs (IIT Kharagpur, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Roorkee, IIT Guwahati, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras) on a rotational basis for those who qualify JEE Main. It is conducted for admission to IITs. Both the exams are conducted after 10+2. Candidates are required to apply online for the exams.
National Testing Agency (NTA) JEE Main Application Process:
CBSE, however, is no longer the conducting body of JEE Main. NTA (National Testing Agency) is entitled with the duties of conducting the exam and declaring the result, which ultimately releases the burdens of the Central Board of Secondary Education. Furthermore, NTA will conduct JEE Main twice in a year. NTA JEE Main 2019 will be conducted in January and April.
Candidates who are willing to take the test in the first edition, i.e. in January can access the online application form from 1st September 2018. The last date for the submission of application form is 30 September 2018. Submit the form before the last date to avoid the last-minute hassle.
Here in this article, we are providing the step-by-step process for filling the Joint Entrance Examination form for both JEE Main and Advanced examination.
The NTA JEE Main online application form can be completed with the following steps:
- Go to the official JEE Main website - http://nta.ac.in/Engineeringexam.
- Click on the 'Registration' button.
- Click on 'Apply for JEE (Main) – 2019'
- Read the instructions carefully, tick the check-box, and click on the 'PROCEED TO APPLY ONLINE' button at the bottom of the page.
- Fill the authentication form with Aadhaar Card number and submit the details.
- Now fill the application form with details like examination centre, mode of examination, father/mother name, DOB, address, category, mobile number, email id, educational details, etc.
- Create a password, enter the security pin and click on the 'NEXT' button.
- Click on 'Submit' after reviewing the details. Edit the application form if you find any mistake.
- In the next step, you will be asked to verify your contact details – mobile number and email id.
- Click on the related button and a code will be sent to your mobile number or email id.
- Enter the click on the 'VERIFY' button.
- Upload the scanned images of your photo and signature.
- Click on 'FINAL UPLOAD'
- Make fee payment through any of the available options – net banking, credit/debit card, etc.
- When the application form is submitted successfully, you are required to select the date of the examination. Follow the steps to complete the process.
- Take a printout of the confirmation page.
Candidates are advised to keep the username and password safe until the admission process ends.
Note: The above-mentioned steps have tentatively been created based on previous years' trends. The National Testing Agency will release the official notification for filling the JEE Main 2019 application at its official website.
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The JEE Advanced online application form can be completed with the following steps:
- Log on to the official website of JEE Advanced (https://www.jeeadv.ac.in).
- Now candidates need to fill the three-stage application process including –
- Registration
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- Register using details like name, complete address, email ID and mobile number.
- Save the login credentials sent on your registered email ID. Use the same and access the application form.
- After filling out the application form, remit the registration fee amount as described by the board.
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Purchasing High Net Worth Property
St John's Wood, London
Located just two stops from Bond Street, St John's Wood is a rare opportunity for London, thanks to its relaxing village atmosphere – something which is protected by the St John's Wood Society.
Its high street is filled with beautiful boutiques, eateries, including the Ivy Brasserie, and bars, and it's only a short walk to the beautiful areas of Little Venice and Primrose Hill.
As well as offering a lot to young professionals in terms of its vibrancy and buzz, it is also ideal for families looking for a home in the capital. As well as excellent British schools, it also has a French Lycée and American school, attracting residents from around the world.
As well as secondary schools and colleges, St John's Wood also has some top-quality nurseries, so there is high class education available for all ages.
Cricket fans will be close to the home of cricket, Lords Cricket Club, which also adds to the area's atmosphere throughout the summer months.
St John's Wood is served by the Jubilee line, with access to Baker Street in 2 minutes, Bond Street in four and Canary Wharf in 20 minutes.
Property in St John's Wood
St John's Wood offers a multitude of architecture styles; villas, mansions, apartments, new build luxury houses, or development opportunities can all be found there. Prices reach around £25million for the most high-end properties, and have increased significantly in recent years.
You can expect to pay around £1million for a two-bedroom property, right up to £7.5million for a detached house.
Securing a mortgage in St John's Wood
Properties in St John's Wood are typically upward of £1million, which can be more complicated to secure a mortgage for. Unless you have a very large deposit, arranging a £1million+ mortgage at a high loan to value (LTV) can be very difficult—so a good broker with excellent contacts across London can help.
A broker like Enness has ample experience securing such mortgages, and has the knowledge of the London property market to ensure the best solution.
Is it still a good idea to invest in London property?
There have been conflicting reports over the last year about the state of the London property market—but price stagnation means now is a good time for buyers to drive a hard bargain. For more information about why now is a good time to invest in luxury London real estate, click here.
Whatever your personal profile is—be that a foreign national from the Middle East, an expat, a self-employed worker or an employee with large bonus income—we have the contacts to find you the perfect mortgage and complete the purchase of your property in St John's Wood.


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2017 is off to an amazing start and has had at least one AAA title in each of its first 3 months. January gave us Resident Evil VII Biohazard. February graced us with Horizon Zero Dawn. March has been the biggest gift so far, with Mass Effect and a new console. The Nintendo Switch paired up with The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild. Luckily for us gamers, April is no different. Here are the new video games coming in April:
April 4
- Drawn to Death (PS4)
- PaRappa The Rapper Remastered (PS4)
- Persona 5 (PS3/PS4)
- Lego City Undercover (PC/PS4/Xbox One/Switch)
April 5
- Paradigm (PC)
April 7
- Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
April 11
- StarBlood Arena (PSVR)
- Yooka-Laylee (PC/Mac/PS4/Xbox One)
April 18
- Full Throttle Remastered (PC/PS4/PSVita)
- Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series – Episode 1: Tangled Up in Blue (PC/PS4/Xbox One/Andiord/iOS)
- The Silver Case (PS4)
April 21
- Micro Machines World Series (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
April 25
- Dragon Quest Heroes II (PS4)
- Outlast 2 (PC/Mac/PS4/Xbox One)
- Pinstripe (PC)
- Puyo Puyo Tetris (PS4/Switch)
- Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
- Syberia III (PC/Mac/PS4/Xbox One)
- What Remains of Edith Finch (PC/PS4)
April 27
- Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness (PC/PS4/Vita/Xbox One)
- Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III (PC)
April 28
- Little Nightmares (PC/PS4/Xbox One)
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch)
Which of the following games coming in April are you all picking up? Let us know in the comments below and don't forget to follow us on all your social media @wtfgamersonly to keep up to date with all the latest gaming news and reviews.


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Tiffany Austin's "Unbroken" Soars to Number 16 on the Jazz Week Chart
Tiffany Austin's new album "Unbroken", a soul-steeped affirmation of Black resilience, has just climbed to number 16 on the Jazz Week charts. The album has received a wave of positive reviews, including a four star "Downbeat Magazine" review, and a four and a half stars from "All About Jazz."
Austin will be performing with her septet on June 29th at Stanford Jazz Festival, July 5th at Kuumbwa Jazz Center, and August 11th at SFJAZZ.
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Gwynedd Council choose Romaquip for their winter maintenance equipment
Gwynedd Council has purchased 4 Romaquip gritters in the last 2 years.
The quality of build is excellent and chassis protection is better than other gritter chassis that we have purchased in the past.
The whole life costs calculations are favourable because of the predicted life of the stainless steel bodies.
The rate of spread control appears to be extremely accurate and is better than most other gritters previously purchased.
We have had no issues with after sales and service parts and Romaquip are willing to supply impress stock for the most used parts to avoid delivery problems in severe bad weather conditions.
All in all we are very satisfied with Romaquip and their equipment and would have no hesitation in purchasing further winter maintenance equipment from Romaquip in the future.
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From 2nd February 2018 the existing 50mph speed limit on the A35 at Sleep will be extended towards the Baker's Arms roundabout. The map below shows the extent of the extension of the limit. A copy of the Order that
DCA training on evidencing for funding for voluntary and community groups
Dorset Community Action (DCA) would like to invite you to attend their next Purbeck area based training event for "Evidencing Need for Funding" which will take place on 26th September 2017. This two hour 'Bite Size' course, led by Dorset Community
Lytchett Matravers Sports Club AGM
The Lytchett Matravers Sports Club will be holding their AGM at 19:30 on 4th July 2017 at the Sports Pavillion. All welcome, but only Sports Club members will be able to vote.
Purbeck District Council officially adopts the Neighbourhood Plan
Purbeck District Council met on 13th June 2017 and resolved to make (adopt) the Lytchett Matravers Neighbourhood Plan. Therefore, in accordance with the relevant regulations, the Lytchett Matravers Neighbourhood Plan is 'made' and shall form part of the Development Plan
UPDATED: New Forums announced to learn about PDC's plans for Purbeck
UPDATED: 19th June 2017 We previously reported that Purbeck District Council (PDC) "have set up five 'spatial' area forums, and one district-wide 'infrastructure' forum, to provide an opportunity for everyone to raise issues that are important to them, bringing local
Yes Yes Yes
The Referendum result is in – and it's a resounding YES to our Neighbourhood Plan 🙂 Thank you everyone for voting…. here are the stats: Yes = 1240 votes No = 90 votes Turnout was 48%
Virgin Media Ultrafast Community Event – 30th May
Virgin Media are holding a community event at the Village Hall on 30th May to discuss their plans to explain their ultrafast network into Lytchett Matravers. The event takes place between 6pm to 8pm and will be a chance for you
Notice of Poll for Neighbourhood Plan referendum
Neighbourhood Plan for the Lytchett Matravers neighbourhood area A Referendum will be held on THURSDAY 4 MAY 2017 to decide on the question: "Do you want Purbeck District Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan for Lytchett Matravers to help it
What is that extra polling card for?
Lytchett Matravers is having a Neighbourhood Plan referendum on 4th May 2017 Lytchett Matravers Parish Council have been working hard on behalf of all residents to develop a Neighbourhood Plan. What is the Neighbourhood Plan? Neighbourhood Plans are
Financial help for those on slowest broadband
Fibre isn't the only way to get a better broadband connection. The Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme from Dorset County Council's Superfast Dorset project, helps those on the poorest speeds improve their service. Residents and businesses that are not within fibre broadband plans, and


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So I went to see Watchemen this week and MY LORRDDD that film is awesome. I remember the day it came out, the majority of people's status on facebook was 'wow...watchmen aint all that' so I went in expecting to be not that impressed, but it turns out that was crazy talk from them.
I went into the film knowing nothing of it, I had seen a few trailers but that just showed me how amazing it looked, the effects, the lightining etc etc, not relly what the film was about. I was shocked to see how deep it was, there was some real f'd up moments in the film, but it was so so good.
*The Plot*
The story takes place in an alternate timeline in which masked, costumed vigilantes fight crime in America. In the 1930s and 40s, the vigilantes form a group called the Minutemen. Decades later, a second generation of superheroes attempt to form a team as well, calling themselves the Watchmen.
Thats a very basic idea of where the film is at, but it gets much deeper, its very political, has to do with world war 3, all sorts. I think alot of people's problem with the film must be that they went in thinking its like spiderman or something, and when they found out its not 90% action they were like WTF am I watching here.
The film is very story driven, but it does have some fantastic action scenes in there and some brutal deaths which were awesome (in sick way). Hands down my favourite character from the film was a weirdo character called Rorschach who was just soooo badass, but he was very troubled.
I don't wanna go into to much more detail but let me just say the film is badass and everyone should see it. 9/10


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A two day festival at the Howard County Fairgrounds celebrating fiber arts. Mark will be there both days demonstrating woodturning fiber arts tools (nostepinnes, darning eggs and spindles) while Danielle and friends demonstrate how to use them. We'll also be selling turned tools, wooden buttons, fiber project bags, crochet hooks, cutting boards, rolling pins, garden dibbles and wooden bowls. Stop by and see us at booth MW4 (Outside Midway Vendors, just across the road from The Dining Hall). More about the festival: Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
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Earlier Event: April 28Open Studio April
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Ruby Walsh made a successful return from his lengthy spell on the sidelines when steering Lareena to a clear-cut victory at Thurles.
Walsh had been out of action since suffering a broken leg in a fall from Let's Dance at Punchestown on November 18, but has always maintained he would be back in time for the Cheltenham Festival, where he has been leading rider 11 times.
He had hoped to come back last weekend before the weather intervened and instead made his return just five days before the start of next week's showpiece meeting aboard the Willie Mullins-trained Lareena in the thurles.ie Maiden Hurdle.
Runner-up on her last two starts, the five-year-old was the 11-8 favourite to open her account and travelled well throughout on the heels of the leaders.
Walsh allowed Lareena to stride to the front after jumping the second flight from the finish and although market rival Awayinthewest looked a big threat approaching the last, the favourite was away from it the quicker and kept up the gallop to score by five lengths.


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Walking and Writing
Went for a little walk this evening, after a long-ish (but productive!) day at work. Thinking while I was walking how much the fresh air and open space gives me SUCH inspirations to write.
Not that I have any gems to share at the moment, but there is the promise of what might come next.
If you've been stunted creatively (in whatever it is that you create!), try a walk. Did me a world of good.


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Aerolight Extra – The Ideal Wheelchair Ramp for Restaurants, Cafés, etc.
Super lightweight folding ramps with an incredible weight to strength ratio, that can be put down as and when required.
- Incredible weight to strength ratio
- 760mm wide (30inches)
- Available in lengths 2ft – 8ft (0.6m – 2.4m)
- Quick and easy to set up
- Unique design enables incredible grip
- Single fold down lengh of ramp
- Contrasting colour edge strip increases visibility
We consider the Aerolight range of wheelchair ramps to be one of the Best Wheelchair Ramps for Restaurants, Cafes, pubs, clubs, shops, etc. due to the incredible weight to strength capacity, it's ease of handling and the fact it is compact and easy to store away when not in use.
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Zombie Thriller -Michael Jackson enamel pin
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B.O.S.S. Soccer
Since 2014, area high school soccer coaches have been coming together to create camps for local soccer players. Last year, this group of coaches officially became B.O.S.S. Soccer, LLC. B.O.S.S. stands for Building Our Skill Set. Our main focus is to continue to assist in player development of youth soccer players. In the past we have run middle school and high school camps for girls soccer players and a camp for high school boys soccer players. We will continue to put on camps for both boys and girls soccer players while expanding our time frame to both the indoor and outdoor seasons. In addition, B.O.S.S. Soccer, LLC will look to create leagues for players to compete in while also hosting a 3 v 3 Soccer Tournament in October of 2018.
The secret of B.O.S.S. Soccer is simple, collaboration. When you sign up for a B.O.S.S. Soccer camp you are not just getting coached by one individual, but rather a team of experienced coaches with years of experience. The coaches that are part of the B.O.S.S. Soccer coaching staff have three core values: to help players improve as a soccer players, to help players realize their full potential and motivate them to put in the work to reach it, and to help players develop an even greater passion for the game of soccer.
The results of the B.O.S.S. Soccer camps speak for themselves. The camp has coached many soccer players that have gone on to be successful college players while also coaching players that have been part of high school conference championship teams, teams participating in the high school state tournament, and teams that have won the high school state championship in recent years.
The coaching staff is looking forward to continuing to spread its knowledge and passion for the game of soccer. Please browse our website for current camps, leagues, and tournaments taking place. You can now sign up and pay for all camps, leagues, and tournaments here on our website under the "SIGN UP" page. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out below.
P.O. Box #5562
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 403 - 0876
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Synergy Fields
807 Parkview Rd.
Green Bay, WI 54304
Current Camps and Leagues:
HS Girls Camp - Mon Training Session 1
Dates: Nov 5th - Jan 7th (8 weeks)
Cost: $80 Cash/Check/Credit
Location: Synergy Fields
HS Girls Camp - Thur Training Session 1
Dates: Nov 8th - Jan 10th (8 weeks)
Cost: $80 Cash/Check/Credit
Location: Synergy Fields
HS Girls League - Saturday Games
Dates: Dec 1st - Mar 2nd (12 weeks)
Cost: $95 Cash/Check/Credit
Location: Synergy Fields
HS Girls Camp - Mon Training Session 2
Dates: Jan 14th - Mar 4th (8 weeks)
Cost: $80 Cash/Check/Credit
Location: Synergy Fields
HS Girls Camp - Thur Training Session 2
Dates: Jan 17th - Mar 7th (8 weeks)
Cost: $80 Cash/Check/Credit
Location: Synergy Fields
Let's Chat.
Please use the form below to ask us any questions you may have about B.O.S.S. Soccer, LLC. We will respond to you at our earliest convenience.


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WINDSOR, Conn., March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The gross return of the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index for February 2019 measured 1.24%.
Hedge fund flows as measured by the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index advanced 0.21% in March.
"SS&C GlobeOp's Capital Movement Index rose 0.21% for March 2019, reflecting positive net flows," said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, SS&C Technologies. "Although slightly lower than the 0.41% gain in net flows reported for the same period a year ago for March 2018, this result indicates stable allocations to the hedge fund sector, even after several months of heightened market volatility."
SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted, independent monthly window on hedge fund performance. On the ninth business day of each month it provides a flash estimate of the gross aggregate performance of funds for which SS&C GlobeOp provides monthly administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Interim and final values, both gross and net, are provided in each of the two following months, respectively. Online data can be segmented by gross and net performance, and by time periods. The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is transparent, consistent in data processing, and free from selection or survivorship bias. Its inception date is January 1, 2006.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index offers a unique reflection of the return on capital invested in funds. It does not overstate exposure to, or the contribution of, any single strategy to aggregate hedge fund performance. Since its inception, the correlation of the SS&C GlobeOp Performance Index to many popular equity market indices has been approximately 25% to 30%. This is substantially lower than the equivalent correlation of other widely followed hedge fund performance indices.
SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index
The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index represents the monthly net of hedge fund subscriptions and redemptions administered by SS&C GlobeOp on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. This monthly net is divided by the total assets under administration (AuA) for fund administration clients on the SS&C GlobeOp platform.
Cumulatively, the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index for March 2019 stands at 133.18 points, an increase of 0.21 points over February 2019. The Index has declined 3.53 points over the past 12 months. The next publication date is April 11, 2019.
Published on the ninth business day of each month, the SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index presents a timely and accurate view of investments in hedge funds on the SS&C GlobeOp administration platform. Data is based on actual subscriptions and redemptions independently calculated and confirmed from real capital movements, and published only a few business days after they occur. Following the month of its release, the Index may be updated for capital movements that occurred after the fifth business day.
SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index
100 points on 31 December 2005
Flash estimate (current month)
Year-to-date (YTD)
Last 12 month (LTM)
Life to date (LTD)
*All numbers reported above are gross
SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index
100 points on 31 December 2005
All time high
150.77 in September 2013
All time low
99.67 in January 2006
12-month high
135.98 in June 2018
12-month low
132.03 in January 2019
Largest monthly change
– 15.21 in January 2009
SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator
All time high
19.27% in November 2008
All time low
1.85% in January 2012
12-month high
4.86% in December 2018
12-month low
2.40% in July 2018
Largest monthly change
9.60% in November 2008
About the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index®
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index (the Index) is a family of indices published by SS&C GlobeOp. A unique set of indices by a hedge fund administrator, it offers clients, investors and the overall market a welcome transparency on liquidity, investor sentiment and performance. The Index is based on a significant platform of diverse and representative assets.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index is available at www.sscglobeopindex.com or through a link on the homepage of www.sscglobeop.com. Alert and RSS subscriber options are available at www.sscglobeop.com. Index Twitter comments: #HFindex.
The SS&C GlobeOp Capital Movement Index and the SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator provide monthly reports based on actual and anticipated capital movement data independently collected from all hedge fund clients for whom SS&C GlobeOp provides administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform.
The SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index is an asset-weighted benchmark of the aggregate performance of funds for which SS&C GlobeOp provides monthly administration services on the SS&C GlobeOp platform. Flash estimate, interim and final values are provided, in each of three months respectively, following each business month-end.
While individual fund data is anonymized by aggregation, the SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Index data will be based on the same reconciled fund data that SS&C GlobeOp uses to produce fund net asset values (NAV). Funds acquired through the acquisition of Citi Alternative Investor Services are integrated into the index suite starting with the January 2017 reporting periods. SS&C GlobeOp's total assets under administration on the SS&C GlobeOp platform represent approximately 10% of the estimated assets currently invested in the hedge fund sector. The investment strategies of the funds in the indices span a representative industry sample. Data for middle and back office clients who are not fund administration clients is not included in the Index, but is included in the Company's results announcement figures.
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SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial software-enabled services and software for the global financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has offices around the world. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest institutions to local firms, manage and account for their investments using SS&C's products and services.
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FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – The Capital Athletic Conference announced its weekly cross country awards on Tuesday and the Salisbury University men's and women's teams swept the Athlete of the Week honors.
Senior Conner Masteran was named the CAC Men's Runner of the Week and junior Ashley Mazer was named the CAC Women's Runner of the Week for their performances at the Don Cathcart Invitational this past Saturday.
Masteran completed the 8,000-meter course in a time of 25:12 to take second place in the event, making a late push in the final meters, but being held off by Stevenson University's Langston Gash. Masteran's time helped the Sea Gulls to a third-place finish in the team event and is the fastest time by a Sea Gull on the Winter Place Park Course since 2011.
Mazer placed fifth in the women's race, completing the 6,000-meter course in a time of 23:02. She was the third Division III student-athlete across the line in the event as the Sea Gulls dominated the race winning by nearly 40 points. It marked the second time this season that the women's team has won at home, also claiming the Salisbury University Fall Classic title to begin the season.
The Sea Gull runners will compete in their final regular season meet at the Hood College Invitational in Frederick, Maryland on Saturday, October 13.
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Clovis News: Sports
Quick Blitz Round 1 Playoffs
The test at Tulare: The most intriguing of all Central Section opening-round football playoffs tonight sends 11th-seeded Clovis East (3-7) to No. 6 Tulare (9-1) in Division I -- the first matchup between the schools.
So many subplots:
- Tulare, in the section's competitive equity driven realignment, has been elevated to D-I after often overpowering D-II, including a 37-2 run from 2007-09. And that was highlighted by a 13-0 section championship season in 2008.
- Clovis East, in coach Tim Murphy's previous eight seasons, not only never had a losing record, it never had lost consecutive games in the same season. And the Timberwolves won D-I titles in 2003 and '06. Yet, before going 0-5 in the Tri-River Athletic Conference this season, they did win 29-0 at Liberty-Bakersfield, which placed third behind Southwest Yosemite League co-champs Centennial and Bakersfield.
Cal-Hi Sports' South Region rankings for state bowl purposes: No. 10 Clovis West, No. 16 Centennial and No. 20 Bakersfield in D-I, No. 7 Porterville in D-II and No. 3 Dos Palos and No. 10 Washington in D-III. Porterville made a three-spot jump from last week.
The four bowl divisions vary from the six the Central Section uses in playoffs. The bowls' main event is an Open Division game Dec. 18 at the Home Depot Center in Carson. There will be a total of five games there Dec. 17-18. Bowl selections made by the state's 10 section commissioners will be determined Dec. 12.
Khari McGee, Edison: Now an experienced sophomore, as opposed to one who hadn't thrown a varsity pass in August, he's a future star who will be thrust under a brighter spotlight tonight in a D-I first-rounder at fifth-seeded Clovis (6-4), which tied for second in the Tri-River Athletic Conference. No. 12 Edison (4-6) has won four of its past five games after an 0-5 start. And the strong-armed McGee's development has been a key. His decision making will be key while attempting to find talented receivers Jeremy Williamson and Terrell Green against a Cougars secondary featuring Donnell Vercher, arguably the section's premier safety.
North (4-6) at Memorial (7-3): Running back Chris Brown (sprained shoulder) is questionable for the fifth-seeded Panthers against No. 12 North in the D-II game. Regardless, quarterback Jordan Stallworth and running back Titus Garrett, motoring behind a strong offensive line, should provide enough firepower to get past the Stars, who lost 49-28 last week to Southeast Yosemite League champion Garces, which lost 41-35 to Memorial on Sept. 25. A Panthers victory tonight would set up a potential brilliant rushing duel, matching Brown against Redwood's Dillon Root in next week's quarterfinals.
Buchanan (6-4) at Stockdale (5-5): This D-I game is a rematch of an Oct. 8 nonleague contest at the same site, where Mustangs sophomore sensation D.J. Martin rushed 23 times for 296 yards -- including touchdowns of 79, 41 and 53 yards out of a wing-T attack -- in a 44-24 rout of a Buchanan team that was 4-0. The Bears, struck hard by injuries in the past two years of playoffs, have rallied a bit in the health department. Mainly, running back Kenny Castle, who didn't play in the Stockdale loss because of a sprained ankle, is back and averaging 109 yards rushing in his past three games. Wide receiver/corner back Austin Kemp (hamstring), the team's fastest player, might return for the first time in two months.
Follow us: Keep up with the action tonight at blitz.fresnobeehive.com and on Twitter: @scoopy sports. Coverage will be provided by Andy Boogaard (Edison at Clovis, follow on Twitter: @beepreps), Jeff Davis (Tulare Western at Sunnyside) and Nick Giannandrea (Clovis East at Tulare). Coaches: Got a score to report? Call (559) 441-6379 or e-mail email@example.com.


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What is PACE?
PACE is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
This is a long-term care program for older adults who wish to live at home but qualify for nursing home care. They need assistance in order to maintain their health, complete day-to-day activities and remain safe for as long as possible.
The Catholic Health PACE program is called LIFE - Living Independently For Elders
As part of the Catholic Health LIFE program, all medical care is provided or coordinated by our team.
Primary care services are provided by the physician at our health center. Other medical services may also be provided at the center, at the patient's home or at an off-site location.
Transportation to and from medical appointments is included.
In addition to medical care, we offer a day center, with recreational and social activities. This allows you to receive personal care and supervision during the day.


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RAD on Mac: WebSphere and JAXB
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While that second link really contains all the crucial information on those issues, I thought I'd also post it here.
WebSphere Liberty Core(?)
First, my RAD install came with an installation of WebSphere Liberty, I think "Core" Edition. (Liberty Features compares the Editions.)
And that didn't come with very many Features to enable. I didn't notice this until I went to generate JAXB Java classes from an XML Schema (XSD) file. Where I got the error:
Errors occurred during wsgen.
(Interesting, didn't even know I was using wsgen, eh?)
Well, that is the correct location of my Liberty install. But, hey, there is no jaxb folder there at all. I have a couple of other xjc instances on the system, but I have no idea how to make RAD use them. My project is a Web Project, pointed at a JRE that does have xjc, and the Liberty Runtime, but apparently that's not sufficient for the RAD configuration to connect the dots.
Liberty for Developers
So instead I uninstalled that copy of Liberty (with Installation Manager), and then added to Installation Manger the "IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty for Developers (ILAN)" repository, from WebS
The ILAN versions are available for free with a DeveloperWorks ID and have the caveat:
This one let me install all kinds of Features, including ... JAXB support. Now the xjc tool is there where RAD wanted it.
"jar" access is not allowed
Except, now RAD generating JAXB from Schema produced the following error:
The xjc tool returned an error:
Also, it turns out I only got this message if I elected for the code-generation process to create Serializable classes. If I didn't select that option, the generation succeeded. Weird since I the only difference I noticed - after I got it working - is adding "implements Serializable" to the generated classes.
In any case, this StackOverflow link pointed at a very similar problem, with a definitely non-intuitive workaround, that eventually succeeded when I found the right place for it:
For me, this meant going to the /opt
# ... because "jar" access is not allowed"
Update: Not just Mac + Liberty
Now back on my primary Windows 10, with WebSphere 8.5.5 Full Profile, I had the same problem occur:
The Xjc tool has completed Web service artifact generation.
Same fix/workaround, this time in C:/Program Files (x86
(And yes, this seems to me like a bug in either RAD/WDT, or WebSphere, or the combination.)


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Forex Risk Analysis And Management Tips
Why Is Forex Risk Management So Important?
Risk analysis and management are the most important subjects to read about before you start Forex trading. They are key concepts to making the most of your investments, and they are not always easy to apply. Many brokers will tempt you with all the benefits, especially relating to leverage, but not clearly explain the possible drawbacks. It can mean that traders easily develop the mindset that trading involves large risks and they should be aiming for huge profits. As a new trader, it can seem easy when you are practising on a demo account, but once it involves real money and real emotions, then everything can change.
Speculate – Don't Gamble
Trading Forex is about pursuing the opportunities that arise, and risk management is about controlling your risk so that you can be flexible and act when required. When you limit your risk exposure, you are able to continue trading when the market fluctuates or things are not going as planned.
If you trade without using risk analysis and management rules, then you are actually just gambling your money. Forex trading is about speculating and maintaining control over your risk. It will protect you and your investments and can make your trading extremely profitable over time.
The Importance Of Trading Capital
An important aspect of risk is how much capital you have available for trading. You need money to make money, and most new traders are able to open a trading account with as little as $25. However, before you are tempted by any brokers offer, you need to fully understand the terms "margin" and "leverage" and how trading with leverage can significantly affect your risk.
Any risk for each trade should also be a very small percentage of your overall available capital. For new traders, a good starting figure could be 2%. For example, if you have $10,000 in your trading account, then your maximum loss should be fixed at $200 per trade. This then gives you the protection of being wrong 50 times before you have exhausted your funds.
Understand The Odds
The very first rule of Forex risk management is to understand and calculate the relative odds of a successful trade. This means that you need to fully research and grasp both technical and fundamental analysis and how to use all the relevant tools. Most of the brokers provide comprehensive information and charting packages that are available for free on their trading platform.
For more advanced traders, there are charting software packages that can be purchased to provide special indicators and better functionality. You will also need to study and understand the dynamics and volatility of the Forex market and your own likely psychological triggers. Always remember, that if a risk can be measured, then it can also be managed.
Know When To Cut Your Losses
An important factor of risk management is being in control of your losses. To limit any losses on your trade, you must have either a mental stop or a hard stop and stick with it. A hard stop means that you set a level for your stop loss when you make your trade on the broker's platform. A mental stop involves setting your own limit on the trade as to how much you will allow the investment to decline.
Setting your stop loss can be difficult, but it needs to limit your risk and make financial sense to you. Once you have set this figure, then don't change it and fall into the trap of continually revising it. This means that you are not effectively managing your risk and cutting your losses.
Drawing this line in the sand creates the difference between where you entered the trade and where you will close it, and this is your risk. You need to identify this risk as your potential loss and accept it before you enter into any trade.
Use Correct Lot Sizes
A lot is the name for the smallest trade you can place, and they are typically referred to in increments of 1000. Using the correct lot size is critical as it directly impacts on your risk. A standard lot is 100,000 units of the currency and there are also mini-lots and micro-lots available.
Determining the best lot size for your capital and proposed trade can be done using tools like a risk management calculator. This will also help you understand the overall risk involved. It is not an exact science, but if you are just starting out then smaller lots are better, and it is sensible to be conservative. It is important to understand that using large lots for trading when you have a small capital balance carries a much higher risk.
Track Your Overall Exposure
While opting for a smaller lot size is a good decision, do not be tempted to open too many of them. With Forex trading, there is also a large risk attached to the changing foreign exchange rates, which can directly affect the transactions of both domestic and foreign currencies. It is also important to research and clearly understand the correlations between currency pairs and the terms "go short" and "go long".
As an example, if you go short on CHF/USD and long on USD/EUR, then you are doubly exposing yourself to the risk of a price decrease in the USD. Keeping a close watch on your overall exposure and limiting it, will of course, reduce your overall risk.
Beware Of Using Leverage
One of the main benefits that attract traders to the Forex markets is the high leverage available. Because of the market's liquidity, it is easy and fast to cut out of any position and manage any leveraged positions. However, the use of leverage also significantly magnifies your risks. It is basically the use of the broker's money instead of your own.
So for instance, you could make a capital deposit of just $500 and actually be able to trade with $50,000. This would be advertised by the broker as a 100:1 leverage and it might sound very attractive. However, remember that your risks in any leveraged situation are increased too, so you could end up with a $500 loss instead of $50. Of course, if you are leveraged, you can also make some good profits very quickly.
Take Your Profit Regularly
One of the best ways to limit your risk is by taking profit regularly. Doing this means that you reduce your exposure and it always pays to protect any gains that you have made. Taking partial profit, or even just adjusting stop-loss orders and locking in any gains, is the sensible thing to do. The only sure way to protect your profits is to close the trade according to your strategy and take them before you lose them.
Remember too that it's wise to make regular withdrawals from the profit held in your trading account. If you leave it there, it's tempting to make trading decisions which are not in your plan and will increase your risk. Always maintain your balance at your pre-planned amount, allowing you to trade at a comfortable risk level.
Know Your Trading Psychology
Any trader has to take numerous decisions and be totally responsible for their outcomes. Losses are part of the everyday trading process, so you must be able to accept them when they happen, and not view them as failures. Having a risk management plan and sticking to it means that you will take these losses quickly. Any other outcome is a failure to properly manage your trading and risk.
Trying to second-guess the market or change your strategy is simply gambling and can result in a much worse situation. The solution is to keep a journal and to understand your own psychology and habits. Always be honest and recognise the times that fear or your ego has resulted in you making the wrong decisions or resulted in you returning to bad trading habits.
Take A Disciplined Approach
Some risk is inherent to Forex trading, but by using risk analysis and management to measure it, you can effectively minimise it. It's all about keeping that risk under your control. Any risk management plan revolves around your strategy and can make the difference between success and failure no matter how experienced you may be. Forex risk management should be a combination of multiple factors and ideas, from limiting your lot size and knowing when to take a loss to only trading during certain hours.
A disciplined approach towards taking on risk is the only way to ensure rewards and a good profit over time. The Forex market trades every day around the clock, but don't get pulled into all the action. Choose your trading spots and your timing with care and ensure that you take a step back regularly. Use this free time to catch up on charting, fundamental analysis and reviewing your risk management strategy and plan. It is the most essential prerequisite for any successful active Forex trading.


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Traveling can be quite the adventure. There are a lot of places to explore in the world. Experiencing other cultures is fun, but vacationing can also happen nearby. You can find many different destinations within driving distance from you.
Pay attention to hidden fees when booking airline travel. It is becoming commonplace to charge fees for checked baggage, especially overweight baggage. In addition, airlines now charge fees for checking in at the terminal instead of online, and may even charge extra to select a more coveted seat on the airplane, such as exit row seating.
When traveling by air, conceal a store of emergency money in your carry-on luggage. This stash will be useful if you run into a worst-case scenario, like a mugging or pick-pocketing. Make your stash as large as you feel comfortable with, but remember you may need it to purchase food, transportation or even an overnight room.
Rental cars come in all colors and all models. The problem is that they all look basically the same! Make sure you note your car's precise location before you leave it in a parking lot to go into a large discount store or anywhere else where it could be lost in the sea of other cars.
Traveling by motorcycle can often be the best way to experience road trips. A motorcycle moves quickly, has great gas efficiency, and will make your trip more fun, in general. This can be fun to experience the wind in your hair.
Learn to take it easy. You do not have to follow a strict schedule when you are traveling. If you feel like you must schedule out your vacation, at least pen in a little "nothing" time, where you are free to follow up on anything that has interested you, or just lay by the pool with a drink.
If you are leaving children with friends or relatives while you are away on a trip, make sure to leave important papers like health insurance cards and a notarized letter, stating that their caregiver has your authority to make medical decisions. They made need this information if there is a medical emergency.
Make your baggage easy to spot. Place large bright stickers and pictures all over your luggage, so that when you spot it coming through, you know for a fact it is yours. This helps to not only find your bag, but also to get rid of the embarrassment that comes when you accidentally grab one that isn't yours.
If you are going to be traveling I would highly suggest planning your itinerary ahead of time. Many travel agents agree that doing so prevents you from wasting time when you actually arrive at your destination. This is not to say you cannot improvise, however it can and will maximize your enjoyment.
Earth is an immense field of discovery. It makes no difference what your interests are, because there is something for everybody all over the world to see. Should you be traveling close to home, off the continent or to the other side of the world, every destination holds new wonder and excitement.


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The Tomato seedlings are now hardened off, thanks to this moderate weather, and are spending full days in the sun.
The Bell Peppers spent their first full day with the propagator hood off and got a couple of hours of evening sun. Over the next three days, I'll work them up to full sun as well.
I'll do the same with my little Artichoke seedlings too.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Soak Up the Sun
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Nothing will slow your growth faster than a salon filled with the wrong team members. It only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch.
You know that person on your team that makes you crazy? You know the one I'm talking about. Do you realize that if you don't cut them loose you'll lose other top performers or worse yet, you'll lose your footing as the culture of your tribe suffers.
Hi-lights you won't want to miss:
>>>(2:28)-How to protect your current culture and allow people to thrive where they are truly meant to be
>>>(4:46)-If you handle it effectively there can be no bad blood!
>>>(6:05)-Ways to create a culture where the loyalty lies with you first and foremost
>>>(8:40)-Why you should have a renewable contract for all employees, booth renters and commissioned workers
>>>(10:38)-How to set up and execute a written warning system
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Which one(s) would you vote for ?
Thats it ! ;)
My vote goes to the original bracelet
Tbh, none of those do a lot for me. I'm not sure this is a watch that benefits from being jazzed up too much by the strap. I did buy one of Eddie's grey NATOs for mine and thought that looked pretty good, though.
Thanks for your feedback ;)
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For me the best NATO for the 25 is Eddie's grey or green ones. 😉
Vintage leather is the way to go.
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Half a dozen new watches in the pipeline, shipping orders and he still has time to introduce a new strap range. They must be putting something in the Sheffield water.
When's that for sale please Eddie? any price yet?
- if NATO it must be a 2 rings or a no ring with just a NATO loop , it suits better with the classy touch of the 25
- a cordovan 22/20 can do the job too
- as Eddie advised, I ve ordered a 22mm ammo strap ( didnt knew Eddie would provide one )
- I remember a handmade genuine alligator strap in 22 mm remains in the tray , I ll test it on when Im back from vacation
The new strap pictured above was initially for the white dial Expedition watch, which is why I though a roller buckle would be appropriate. The strap will be available before the watch and I may put it on general sale. I have no plans to make it in 22mm at this time.
Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".
Service series from Haveston.
Very nice thanks but expensive, relatively.
Yes but a 2 ring or US Military type (no steel ring but a fabric loop) would be classier imo ;) .
Of the options listed A or B for me. I like the contrast that they provide with the dial, which makes it stand out. But personally I would probably opt for a grey as well
^^^^^^ Thats a lovely strap. What is it please?
Its from Finwatchstraps - made from vintage style ammo leather from the UK. Custom made to whatever dimensions you like. I ordered non tapered ones initially but wasnt keen on them on the Everest. The one above tapers to 16mm and feels perfect. Its amazingly soft.
I still prefer the watch on a tapered Oyster style bracelet though - but its nice to pop it on this now and then.
honestly, I think that it fits nicely all the shown straps.
A total strap monster as they say.
The chap who makes them is on the forum
I have a PRS-25 incoming, and appreciate the strap ideas.
I have a weathered, black leather strap and a Erika's MN that are on the short list.
D for me, very nice.


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Last Sunday, I was determined to venture out in the sunshine, find my fix of vitamin D and get familiar with my latest camera addition…
So, while I was enjoying a freshly brewed cup of coffee on a crisp autumn morning, I asked Google to make a decision for me… "Interesting places to photograph in Sussex" (original… I know).
Fortunately for me, there are a plethora of unique locations to shoot in and around Sussex. On this occasion, one stood out: Cocking Lime Works. It's not somewhere I've explored before but I love the mystery that comes with abandoned and derelict locations. The idea that there was once a hive of activity somewhere, and now, those structures have been left to rot, while nature slowly takes over, weaving into the fabric of the buildings. Cocking Lime Works is situated between Goodwood and Midhurst, in the village of Cocking (...funnily enough)! The abandoned factory and chalk quarry sit just north of the South Downs Way.
From what I can gather, the earliest mentions of Lime workings and excavations date back to the start of the 18th century and only became defunct just before the turn of the millennium. Over the years, it was owned and controlled by various estates, companies and organisations, always for the purpose of extracting lime from chalk. Now, it sits overgrown, hidden from view, begging to be investigated by urban explorers.
So, after working out the best way to access it, I parked up on the downs and wondered down the gated track with my camera in hand. After a little trek, the path opened out to reveal the vast expanse of white chalk cliffs that were once dug out. I'd found the quarry… Good start!
This man-made landscape was peaceful, with nothing but a few inquisitive pheasants, lots of overgrowth and a couple of excavators left to rust in the elements. So, I took some time to shoot the machinery and steampunk-esque leftovers…
The very brief research I had done online beforehand, led me to believe that there was a factory nearby, which would make sense. All that rock had to go somewhere after it was dug out! I made the assumption that it must be downhill… Who wants to cart lorry loads of excavated cliff upwards?!
I looked for it….
I failed.
Then... yet again, I found a use for modern technology. This time using google maps to look at a satellite image and work out where it was hidden. After another short walk down a slippery track, I stumbled across some rusted buildings and a conveyor belt, presumably used to transport rock from the drop off point or breaker. I crawled through a few small gaps and trees to uncover a collection of factory buildings, outhouses, machinery, kilns and overgrown treasure!
I won't bore you with all the details, but hopefully some of the images will speak for themselves… There really is something fascinating and haunting when you stumble across a hidden world that one day, people 'down-tooled' and just upped and left.
Ooooh... and to top it off, when a sign for The Unicorn Inn caught my eye, it felt rude not to stop in for a local pint!
Cheerio, pip-pip and bye for now!


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Critical Linking: July 7th, 2014
Thus, the Hawking Index (HI): Take the page numbers of a book's five top highlights, average them, and divide by the number of pages in the whole book. The higher the number, the more of the book we're guessing most people are likely to have read.
The methodology here is really just-for-fun, but seeing which books people seem to abandon the most frequently is something we all kinda want to know.
Yet, as a new edition of this 1926 classic by Ernest Hemingway shows, up until the final galleys, Cohn's college feats were not even included in the opening chapter. Originally, Hemingway began his tale of the Lost Generation by introducing its beautiful and heartsick embodiment, Brett Ashley: "This is a novel about a lady." This discarded first chapter, along with other deletions, earlier drafts and alternate titles, is included in a new edition of the novel that Scribner is releasing later this month.
I'm not sure if this new edition of The Sun Also Rises is interesting or just a way to drum up interest in the book or both. Kinda like how there seems to be a new edition of Miles Davis' Kind of Blue remastered every other year.
Sales of both hardcovers and trade paperbacks, the industry's two largest print categories, were up 2% in the first six months of this year, compared to the first half of 2013, leading to an overall 1% gain in print unit sales at outlets that report to Nielsen BookScan. The best-performing format in the period was board books, which had a 17% increase, while sales of physical audiobooks finished the first half of 2014 with a 6% increase. Unit sales of mass market paperbacks, however, continued to decline, falling 12% so far this year.
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Hi Desiree, > a few years ago you helped me to grab my created VisAD-Shape3Ds and put > them into my own scenegraph. > Today I tried to grab my newly created 3D-lines for the profile and put > them into my scenegraph as well. Unforetunately I get an > > J:\java\visad\tutorial>java LineTest6 > In enumeration > Located Shape3D javax.media.j3d.Shape3D@d10a5c > java.lang.IndexOutOfBoundsException: Index: 0, Size: 0 > at java.util.ArrayList.RangeCheck(ArrayList.java:508) > at java.util.ArrayList.get(ArrayList.java:320) > at javax.media.j3d.GroupRetained.getChild(GroupRetained.java:408) > at javax.media.j3d.Group.getChild(Group.java:224) > at visad.java3d.RendererJ3D.getBranch(RendererJ3D.java:258) > at LineTest6.displayChanged(LineTest6.java:165) > at visad.DisplayImpl.notifyListeners(DisplayImpl.java:484) > at visad.DisplayImpl.notifyListeners(DisplayImpl.java:466) > at visad.DisplayImpl.doAction(DisplayImpl.java:1510) > at visad.ActionImpl.run(ActionImpl.java:303) > at visad.util.ThreadPool$ThreadMinnow.run(ThreadPool.java:95) > > exception the second time I try to get hold of the VisAD-BranchGroup. > > A little test programm trying to simulate the flow is attached: > > First I am creating my terrain and add it two the view. > The terrain is grabbed and in reality put into my own scene. > After that I am creating my 3D-line and add it into the VisAD-View (In > reality I need some user input to create the clipping plane). > Trying to grab the VisAD BranchGroup a second time, directs me to the > error. > > I was thinking of not detaching the BranchGroup in the first place, so > that I only need to grap the group once. But then I am not allowed to look > for the geometry, because of capability bits, which are not set. Your call to 'branchGroup.detach()' is certainly causing this Exception. > Can I avoid the error? > Is it possible to reattach the VisAD-BranchGroup, and would that help? > Or is there another solution? One solution may be to call removeReference() after you detach the BranchGroup. I am not sure that wouldn't trigger an Exception, but if it doesn't it would be an easy solution. Another solution may be to extend DefaultRendererJ3D and override its doTransform() method to be exactly the same code as DefaultRendererJ3D, except to copy the contents of 'branch' before returning it (to RendererJ3D.doAction() which then adds it to the live scene graph). Good luck, Bill
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Oklahoma Wesleyan University continued its unbeaten April with a nailbiter — relatively speaking — against Crowley's Ridge (Ark.) on a frigid Saturday afternoon.
After having beat Crowley's by a combined run total of 27-0 the first two games, the Eagles had to 'hold on' for a 5-1 victory in the final series game at Bill Doenges Memorial Stadium.
Crowley's pitcher Kyle Pappold turned in an impressive complete-game effort — eight hits, five runs (all earned), three walks, and eight strikeouts — to snap OKWU's run of nine-straight games scoring 10-or-more runs.
But, the Eagles still had the final laugh by winning the game and improving to 41-4 overall and 10-0 in April.
Tyson Cronin doubled and drove in two of the Eagles' runs; John Lantigua also contributed a double and one RBI.
Austin Sojka accounted for OKWU's other RBI.
OKWU head coach Matt Parker called on Kyle Fimbrez to open on the bump. Fimbrez responded by allowing only five hits and one run (earned) — and striking out six batters — during his four-inning workday.
Lizandro Cruz and Landon Williams each took turns in relief.
Next up, the Eagles eye NCAA-II competition when they travel Tuesday to Northwestern Oklahoma State.
Their next home stretch will be April 24-28.


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FlexRadio Systems announces the release of SmartSDR for iOS v2.6.2 is now available for download or update from the Apple App Store.
This App requires a FlexRadio Systems FLEX-6000 Signature Series Software Defined Radio (SDR) Device. However, the App also contains a FlexRadio Simulator (Demo Mode) that provides an approximation of the App's features so you can evaluate this App even without owning a FLEX-6000 SDR.
This version includes the following changes and improvements:
■ Local Headsets Monitoring
Normally the MON button only works remotely (on the Radio). Now, local Headset Microphone input can also be monitored. You can turn on and adjust the monitor Volume from the Settings screen.
■ DX Cluster filters
Filters have been improved. It is now possible to filter not only by Band and Mode but also by Comment, CQ-Zone, ITU-Zone, Call Prefix and Country.
The Mode filter now also supports FT8, JT65, JT9 and WSPR.
■ Spot Details on Panadapter
Now, you can double-tap on a Spot on the Panadapter to get Details about the Spot including QRZ/HamQTY lookup. Tapping once still adjusts the active Slice to the spot.
■ Support for the following languages: Spanish, French, Italian, Netherlands, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified)
Please note, if you are not happy with a translation, just change back to English (in the Settings of the App) and/or contact me to help and improve the translations.
■ Listen only mode added
This mode allows, for example, to use Speakers or Headphones in Stereo mode if they don't support Stereo along with Microphone usage.
■ Band Zoom feature added
For this, two new buttons have been added under the left BT menu.
■ Possibility to use a hardware keyboard
If you have a hardware keyboard attached (Bluetooth or iPad Pro Keyboard) you can now press Space to toggle PTT, use the , or . keys to change the frequency or press Buttons 1 … 9 to activate Voice Macros.
■ Several MIDI Controller fixes and improvements
The CMD-Micro and Hercules controllers are now working way better than before (TNX Doug!).
A new sensitivity setting has been added to reduce the Wheel sensitivity independent from the Step value.
■ Improvements for all Controllers (Midi,Flic,PowerMate)
Now, SplitMode, Band Zoom, Bandwidth, WNB as well as NB values and WNB values and even global Profiles can be selected.
■ Button to squeeze / expand the Voice Macro button bar and CWX Window
Now, you can squeeze the Macro button bar and CWX Window to save space.
■ Transverter "LO Error" now in MHz not Hz
■ CW Straight Key and Paddle improvements
Now, keying is no longer interrupted when moving the finger.
The CWX screen can now be moved further down to cover the TabBar so they can't be accidentally hit.
■ Fixes and improvements of the +/- Split function
The RX Slice remains Active slice after enabling Split mode.
The RX Slice becomes again TX Slice after disabling Split mode.
■ Some Slice Flag Changes
S-Meter is now Colored.
When transmitting, the S-Meter changes to Level meter on the TX Slice.
This App is still backward compatible to Version 1 of SmartSDR or can run with the latest SmartSDR version, including SmartLink.
SmartSDR for IOS v2.6.2 is available free of charge.
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The brewery tradition in Straubing, Germany is dated to 1431 where monks founded the Metten Monastery. The brewery used the cellar for beer storage since 1929 and in 2008 bought the family Sillner the Röhrlbräu brewery.
I bought this unfiltered weissbeer from a German webshop at the price of 1,49 Euro for a 500 ml bottle at 5,1%.
Light yellow colour and only slightly hazy.
Small head with a fine top.
Sweet fruit in the aroma.
Good CO2, fresh hops and sweet fruit in the taste, the sweet fruit dominates the after taste.
Overall rating 74 / 100


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DREAM believes that high quality primary education is key to helping youth stay in school and engaged in learning. Student-centered classrooms, trained teachers, interesting learning materials, high interest books, and a culture of reading are at the core of our primary education programs. Innovative education and learning opportunities allow students to develop strong academic skills that set them up for success.
DREAM's quality primary education programs address the needs of children and youth in 1st – 8th grade in four key areas: academic enrichment and support, summer camps, libraries and literacy programs, and teacher training.
When less than 11% of students are on grade level in reading and math according to UNESCO, innovative change is needed. The Young Stars Program supports students within the public schools, providing intensive reading instruction to students who are behind grade-level standards during the school day. Click here to learn more.
As DREAM continues to grow, along with our research, we have discovered that the long summer break has a profoundly negative impact on already low literacy rates and academic achievement. Our Summer Schools and Camps target students who are most at-risk of dropping out, increasing their potential to graduate from primary school and become inspired, lifelong learners. Click here to learn more.
Reading is the cornerstone of education and low literacy rates are a reflection of poorly performing education systems. The vast majority of Dominican communities do not have access to the books or libraries necessary to create a culture of reading. Our Community Libraries host literacy programs in public schools and community centers such as our LitClubs, which engage adolescents in book clubs encouraging them not only to read but to build positive relationships with their peers and community. Click here to learn more.
What role does the teacher have in all this? All research shows that an inspired teacher is key to changing educational outcomes. Our Teacher Training Program, Futuros, and Summer Camp Teacher Training equips current teachers and education students with the tools and strategies necessary to provide quality education in the public schools.
More than 1,200 students enrolled in summer camp annually
697 students enrolled in Young Stars at eight sites
More than 80 future teachers equipped with new teaching strategies
144 students participated in LitClub
21,500 children's books distributed annually to build home libraries
2,000 children reached through My Very Own Library Book Fairs each year
"I feel very proud of the change that I have seen in my son since he started coming to DREAM. Before the program he was very shy, but now I've seen that he is more social. Every day he comes home and tells me about all the fun things he did with his teachers. He says that DREAM is the most exciting thing he has ever done! He loves when the director gives him a hug. I would like for my son to continue with Young Stars and music classes next year." – Bilma Díaz
"I have two daughters who have attended DREAM for the past 3 years. DREAM's summer camp taught them how to read. They were falling behind other students, but the teachers' patience and love working with them has really made a difference. I want my daughters to continue going to summer camp in the future, because it's better for them to be learning and not playing in the streets. I also enjoy the parent meetings because I can share with my neighbors and learn what other parents think about different situations, which I don't normally have the chance to do. I love how DREAM wants to build relationships with parents in the communities where they work." – Alesandra Martinez


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The mission of Huntsville Middle School is to guide our students
to reach their maximum potential, think independently,
and become life long problem solvers through a quality education.
The vision that drives Huntsville Middle School is the skills, values, scholastic achievement, personal growth, and social awareness which will prepare students to be contributing, constructive citizens of our society. Huntsville Middle School is envisioned as a comprehensive school which values service through high quality education and preparation for the future, innovative instruction will utilize new and varied pedagogical and instructional approaches which will lead to enriched learning and a curriculum that will be student and society centered. We are dedicated to forming effective partnerships with parents, community leaders, and businesses to help prepare students for the world and make connections between all subjects and real life application in support of building a sense of pride and well being for the neighborhood and community.
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Davonte Sanford Shot 1 Year After Release from Prison
Just 1 year out of prison and tragically Davonte Sanford was rushed to a Local Hospital after suffering a severe Gunshot Wound to the Leg.
Davonte Sanford, who was held around 9 years in prison until being exonerated seems to have been on the receiving end of a Gunshot Sep 23, 2017.
Police heard reports of Gunshots in George Washington apps, Det. A female witness stated she saw the victim running away from the apartments after the gunshots.
Davonte was not immediately named as the victim, but while details are still limited, we now know Davonte did indeed suffer a gunshot wound to the leg.
The gunshot wound was not fatal, but shook Davonte and his family.
"My mind is in a thousand places, Thank you for you're prayers!!!" Sanford's mother Taminko Sanford-Timon declared on social media.
Send your prayers to Davonte and his family, they need them.


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Think about it: just 100 years ago, people traveled by horse, wrote letters to communicate and used candles to provide light. Can you imagine doing all three simultaneously? Well, today that same person would be driving down the road in a much-improved ride, using his headlights for illumination while speaking to a customer on a hands-free device. How times have changed!
Technological innovations have indeed changed our everyday lives, both at home and at our local insurance agency. They have provided boundless savings in time and money, but can also lead to inconsistencies and confusion.
The ever-increasing utilization of e-signatures has revolutionized the way agencies work and, in some respects, made them more efficient. A producer can quickly and easily reach her customers at a moment's notice when time, schedules and geographic distance would otherwise be a barrier.
E-signatures, if used properly, can actually enhance an agency's defense if a lawsuit is filed against them. Take the example of an agency that procured a commercial property policy for a new client. The producer reviewed the application over the phone with the client and discussed each question before inputting the answer. The client responded "no" to the question regarding whether he had filed bankruptcy in the past 5 years. This response was recorded on the application. The completed application was uploaded to an online service (such as DocuSign, Silanis and DocVerify), then tagged with special annotations where signatures were required and sent to the client for his e-signature. Client e-signed, emailed to the agency, the application was processed and a policy issued.
A few months later, a fire engulfed the property which burned to the ground. A claim was submitted to the carrier who completed an investigation and discovered that the client had filed for bankruptcy less than a year before the fire. Not surprisingly, the policy was rescinded based on material misrepresentation in the application. The client sustained a significant loss with no money coming from the carrier. As a result, he decided to pursue a claim against the agency for inputting incorrect information on the application. The client swore up and down that he told the producer about the bankruptcy and never actually signed the application.
What the client may not have known is that, in most jurisdictions, electronic signatures are both legal and binding to the same extent as a 'wet' signature. An e-signature on an application demonstrates that a person intends to commit to the contents of the insurance contract. In the case above, we were able to submit as evidence relevant details such as location, time, date and IP address of the e-signing party — information that bolsters the legitimacy of an e-signed document if a dispute over the authenticity of the signature arises.
The case above was a perfect example of how new technology can work to an agency's benefit. But these benefits do not come easily. Ongoing innovations and changing technology come with a need to be fully informed as to how the systems function and – just as important — consciously aware of how the systems 'look and feel' to the user and how they actually operate.
In another case, an agency procured a homeowner's policy for a client living in Florida. A screen enclosure endorsement was added to the policy, which is not unusual in the state. A request was made after policy inception for an increase in Building limits. A signed approval was received from the client to complete the limits increase. All good so far – but next came the tricky part: the producer accessed the carrier's website and inputted an increase in limits. The change request was approved by the carrier and the limits were increased.
Hurricane Irma made landfall in September 2018 causing minor damage to the client's house but completely destroyed the pool cage. It wasn't until the carrier began their adjustment of the loss that the client was notified that she had no coverage for the pool cage. How could that be?! Screenshots from the carrier's website clearly show that the Screen Enclosure endorsement box was unchecked at the same time the limits increase was entered. The producer had no recollection of doing this, but the presumption is that he must have inadvertently clicked on the Screen Endorsement box without realizing what had occurred.
Having direct access to a carrier's system can facilitate the process placing or renewing coverage and reduce the time it takes to effectuate policy changes. Nonetheless, be forewarned: inadvertent changes can have significant negative ramifications for your client and, ultimately, your agency.
As a wise man once said, "Technology is great – until it isn't." There's a simple message there: technology may have improved, but it will never be foolproof. That new ride with its fancy headlights and hands-free phone may be sweet, but never forget that there will always be a new pothole to match it just around the corner…
Call IIAT's Gunnar Kephart at 800-880-7428 to learn how IIAT Advantage E&O can help protect your business against E&O claims.
The author of this article, Barbara Rocco, is an Assistant Vice President and Claims Specialist with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and works out of the Chicago office. Insurance products underwritten by Westport Insurance Corporation, Overland Park, Kansas, a member of Swiss Re Corporate Solutions.


text: Ken Archer, a contributor to the Greater Greater Washington blog, tweeted this afternoon that District Department of Transportation workers were striping a new through lane for traffic on Wisconsin Avenue between Calvert and Fulton streets, just north of the Glover Park commercial strip. "DDOT quietly adding thru lane back to Wisc in @gloverpark, where 2 peds hit per yr," he wrote. The central lane had been converted to a painted median with dedicated left turn areas as part of last year's contentious Glover Park streetscape project. DDOT officials said at the time that the old traffic patterns could be restored if the new ones proved problematic.


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West African dance class with Leah Ivory, 11a-12:15p. Fantastic exercise accompanied by live drumming! $10/student. $15/adult.
West African drum class with Michael Taylor, 12:30-1:45pm. Learn traditional rhythms from Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy Senior Certified teacher Michael Taylor, one of the best keepers of the tradition in the USA! $10/student. $15/adult.
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On this day, 25 August 1979: 2000AD and Tornado (Prog 127)
2000AD has taken in two sister comics during its 41-year history, both within the first two and a half years of its own lifetime. The first merger, with Starlord in October 1978 (http://www.greatnewsforallreaders.com/blog/2016/10/11/on-this-day-14-october-1978-2000ad-and-starlord), can be said to have had a significant influence on 2000AD's development, introducing two of its most popular, long-running and best-known strips in Strontium Dog and Ro-busters (soon to transform into The A.B.C. Warriors). The second, with Tornado in August 1979, had less of an impact.
While Starlord shared 2000AD's profile as a science-fiction comic, Tornado was a less obvious fit. It had been conceived, 22 issues earlier, as an action comic for boys with a loose connecting theme of 'heroes' (Heroes was mooted as its title at one early stage). As such there weren't many obvious choices for stories to cross over into The Galaxy's Greatest Comic. 'Superheroes' Captain Klep and Tornado's editor 'Big E' carried little substance (I doubt either of them will be joining The Vigilant line-up any time soon). Black Hawk and The Mind of Wolfie Smith were reasonably strong strips in themselves and would both, perhaps, fit more comfortably as modern reinventions in 2000AD today, but the comic was purely sci-fi in 1979 so they seemed less obvious. Black Hawk was actually repurposed as a concept for this merger episode, the slave of the Roman Empire sucked from ancient history to become an interstellar gladiator.
The creative line-ups were strong though - Alan Grant and Kelvin Gosnell (writing as Alvin Gaunt) scripted Black Hawk, with Massimo Belardinelli providing the artwork, while Tom Tully and Ian Gibson delivered Wolfie's mental adventures. Dave Angus was the writer of Captain Klep (artist unidentified), and Dave Gibbons produced a smart cover to introduce the newbies ... including a likeness of himself as Big E.
Judge Dredd (featuring some superb Brian Bolland artwork to John Wagner's script), The A.B.C. Warriors (Pat Mills and Brendan McCarthy, featuring Steelhorn's disintegration into The Mess) and Disaster 1990 (Gerry Finley-Day and Carlos Pino) completed the line-up.


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It all started with …
Joe Weider – the creator of Mr. Olympia
Turning back the clock to 1936: Joe Weider, the "Master Blaster" and "Trainer of the Champions," was the first person to make bodybuilding a popular sport. Back in 1940 he wrote about vitamins and bodybuilding back in his magazine "Your Physique".
"Your Physique" later became the magazines "Muscle Builder," "Flex," "Muscle & Fitness," and the English-language publication, "Shape."
1965, Mr. Olympia was born
1965 was the year that Mr. Olympia was born, and the year that Joe launched the "Superbowl of Bodybuilding." Only the very best take part in the Mr. Olympia contest. Although there were already competitions such as Mr. America, Mr. World and Mr. Universe, the rules of these competitions stated that any athlete who had already won one title was not allowed to take part again. In April 1965 in his "Muscle Builder" magazine, Joe compared this state of affairs with Alexander the Great, who said at the age of 33 that there was nothing left for him to conquer.
In Joe's eyes, the same went for Larry Scott. At the time, Larry was just 24 and had already won everything there was to win. The rules prevented him from defending any of his titles. But Larry Scott still had enormous potential – he was desperate to be able to measure his performance against the greats. Joe was of the opinion that the world should see how much muscle a person could build. Other legends such as Harald Poole, Bill Pearl, Reg Park, Chuck Sipes and others were also at a huge disadvantage.
With the creation of Mr. Olympia, Joe created the framework for Larry Scott and co. to go on to great things, establishing the most important bodybuilding competition in the world. Only Mr. Olympia gave champions the chance to present their progress to a wide audience.
And so it began …
September 18, 1965: The crowd out in the sold-out Brooklyn Academy of Music can hardly wait.
After the two IFBB competitions of Mr. America and Mr. Universe, the new champions are to test themselves against the winners of previous years at the Mr. Olympia contest. The crowds are clapping, stamping with their feet and cheering as loudly as they can. They want the superstar: Larry Scott, the man from California, who has bigger arms than any man who's ever lived – Mr. America 1962 and Mr. Universe 1964. Joe's new contest finally gives Larry back the stage so that he can prove himself to the whole world once more. And Larry doesn't disappoint the fans – he goes on to win "Mr. O" in 1965 and 1966. For over 40 years now, Mr. Olympia has been crowning the Champion of Champions.
Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia – the Superbowl of bodybuilding
Joe Weider doesn't do things by halves: In 1980, the Mr. Olympia contest is joined by Ms. Olympia. In 1995, he oversaw the launch of Fitness Olympia, and in 2003 Figure Olympia.
Joe's dream of creating a bodybuilding Superbowl became reality.
The prize money has also become more appealing over the years. While Larry Scott merely received an honorary crown back in 1965, the prize money had risen to $1,000 by 1966. Just under 30 years later, at the Olympia Weekend 2005, the winners of the Mr. Olympia, Ms. Olympia, Fitness Olympia and Figure Olympia titles will share a total of $771,000 in prize money. With $550,000, the Mr. Olympia champion receives by far the biggest proportion.
Weider means bodybuilding
Joe Weider is a pioneer in the field of fitness. For many years, this man from Montreal, Canada, used his knowledge to help people around the world to live a healthy and happy life.
The name WEIDER stands for an impressive success story: Since the company's beginnings in 1936, athletes, trainers and sports scientists have drawn on Joe Weider's findings with regard to training, nutrition and recovery. He has also successfully won over the world of medicine, which once viewed bodybuilding with skepticism: For many years now, working out in accordance with Weider principles has been an effective weapon in combating the aging process and stabilizing the psyche.
Joe Weider has always been a passionate proponent of bodybuilding. Bodybuilders and other athletes around the world use his nutritional supplements to support their training regime and for a healthy lifestyle.