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Yes, I'm still working on my Tyrant. I have made some small steps forward (base coating his talons and claws in a golden tan color), but I wanted to jump back over to Marines for a day.
My wife is awesome and switched some shifts around at work to allow me to attend the FLGS's Big Spring Event, the Fratris Salutem. When the date was first announced, I couldn't go, then I could, then it got moved to June 1st and I couldn't, and now I can. It's all very confusing.
It's a 1500 point event, and I obviously don't have a Nid army of any points value done yet. My Tyrant won't even be done for the painting competition (I'll have it for the Standish Standoff 3 instead). So, I'm bringing Marines.
The exact list I'll take is still rattling around in my head, but I'm leaning towards bikes, as that is the easiest for me to run as a "themed" list. My evolving back story for the force is that it's an Ultramarine rapid response and recon strike force. When I run it at events, I like to write up a little one-page short story as a lead-in to the list. The list is always focused on speed: bikes, jumpers, and speeders. My Biker Captain has always been this guy, Captain Equos.
I built this model back int he dawn of 5th Edition, and you can tell. Not only is he not up to my current painting standards and abilities, but he's armed in 5th Edition style.
In 5th Edition, the relic blade was king. S6 power weapon ate most everything for lunch, and at full initiative value. Because bikers were T4(5), you wanted that Captain swinging early to keep power fists from one-shotting him. Storm shields were popular for the same reason, helping the Captain survive those S8 hits a little better than his basic iron halo save. But due to personal preferences, I never ran with a storm shield.
Now that the relic blade has been changed (not nerfed, changed), I'm seeing a need for a new Captain Equon model. In many of the recent tourneys, I've replaced the above model with the one I've used as a Company Champion on a bike. That one has a sword and shield, and I tend to give him artificer armor, a storm shield, and the relic blade. The load out makes him a house in melee against anything that's not a Terminator or monstrous creature.
But now that sixth edition is here, the relic blade is not the best option any more. It's still serviceable, but there are better options: a lightning claw or a power fist.
All three options result in the same number of attacks on the charge (four), but they differ in stat line.
The claw is nice because it's AP3, and rerolls wounds at S4 and I5. Against basic unit leaders like Marine Sergeants or Chaos Aspiring Champions, it does the job admirably for the fewest points. But, it won't scratch artificer armor, Terminator armor, or high-toughness monsters.
The relic blade is double the points, wounds more reliably, but at the same AP value. This wasn't a problem when power weapons simply ignored armor, but nowadays the AP3 is a liability for such an expensive investment in points.
The power fist runs at S8, AP2, but is Unwieldy and swings at I1. As I mentioned before, this was a death sentence in 5th Edition. But the change to biker toughness to a flat T5 makes it far less risky in 6th. It's not as expensive as the relic blade, but more expensive than the lightning claw. The nice kick here is that it can cause instant death to T4 models, like generic Marine HQs.
If you want to go back down to lightning claw points levels, you can go with a generic power weapon.
A sword is ok, but the single extra attack it'll get you from having a pistol alongside really isn't worth the swap from rerolling wounds with a lightning claw.
The axe is S5, gets the extra attack for a pistol, but attacks at I1. Not bad against something like Tactical Terminators, but it really requires investment in a storm shield and a bucket of luck to make sure you don't get punched down in return by the Terminators.
Staves and mauls are for Librarians and Chaplains. It's got the same strength attacks as the relic blade, can get a bonus for a pistol, but is a lowly AP4. MEQ models are going to laugh at you. You don't even get the chance to cause instant death from Force like a Librarian, or Fearlessness and rerolls to hit like a Chaplain.
Lances attack at I5, S5, and AP3...on the charge. After that, they drop to S4 and AP4. The only people who should be carrying power lances in a bike army are Command Squad members attached to Kor'sarro Khan, and only because he has Furious Charge and Hit and Run.
After all that, I feel like the power fist is my best bet. The lightning claw is a close second, but is intended for cutting down large numbers of chump models or basic unit leaders. It tapers off fast when faced with better armor saves or higher toughness. A Bike Captain in artificer armor can weather the attacks of those types of units by virtue of his 2+ armor and Toughness 5. Marine Bikers have no real problems dealing with the chaff of enemy armies. It's the leaders and monsters they struggle against, and the power fist is the answer in my opinion.
So after all that rambling, I think I want to build a new model to represent Captain Equon. He needs new armament and some of the fancy, new Marine bitz that have become available since I built the original. He'll end up on a bike with more decorative and stowage bitz courtesy of the new Ravenwing Command box, a powerfist, and artificer armor. I'll skip the storm shield, as the number of S10 melee attacks available on characters is small, and the mobility of bike armies can help to simply avoid those tough fights.
Time to get shopping!
Let's Go Back to Bikes
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- Anonymous5/12/2013 12:11 PM
Awesome you can be at the Fratris Salutem. Ultramar really needs you! When you list build, I think we both need to be able to handle the T5+ enemies that we saw at last month's tournament. Fast moving demon and chaos marine lists (or similar bug constructs). I am also planning on a reaction force, the 1500 points really starts to contrain what might be viable.ReplyDelete
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On January 22, 2019 Northbrook Symphony announced Music Director Lawrence Rapchak's resignation after 17 devoted years with the organization to pursue new opportunities in communicating and sharing his passion for music, effective at the end of the current 2018/2019 season in June. Northbrook Symphony also announced today that its board of directors has unanimously chosen internationally acclaimed conductor Mina Zikri, founder and current music director of the Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago, to step into the position with the start of the symphony's 2019/2020 40th anniversary season this fall. The 41-year-old will maintain his positions as Music Director of Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago and Resident Conductor of the Lira Ensemble.
Mr. Rapchak has served as Music Director of the Northbrook Symphony since 2001, during which time he presented a wide variety of first Chicago-area performances, including the Symphony No. 2 and Michelangelo Suite of Shostakovich, Delius' Appalachia, the B minor Piano Concerto of Hummel and Strauss' Panathenaenzug. Mr. Rapchak created the multi-year initiative "In Mahler's Shadow," conducting Chicago-area premieres of major symphonies by Franz Schmidt, Hans Rott, and Josef Forster (North American premiere), all friends and colleagues of Gustav Mahler.
"Since he joined the Northbrook Symphony in 2002, Mina Zikri's superb talent and commitment has played a major role in the raising of artistic standards within the ensemble," Mr. Rapchak commented. "I have often remarked that when I decided to leave Northbrook Symphony, Mina would be the obvious and inevitable choice as my successor. I am confident that the Northbrook Symphony will now continue under the most capable and committed leadership possible."
Mr. Rapchak will conduct the remaining three concerts of the season -- his final concert is May 5 -- all held at the Sheely Center for the Performing Arts (2300 Shermer Rd., Northbrook). The Symphony will also host a benefit in late May at Sunset Ridge Country Club (2100 Sunset Ridge Rd., Northfield) to recognize Mr. Rapchak's tenure and welcome Mr. Zikri.
"I have a great respect for the strong foundation Larry created in Northbrook. I intend to protect and build on the symphony's already stellar reputation," said Maestro Zikri. "To me, music is life, and I hope through this appointment to share that feeling with everyone."
Maestro Zikri frequently travels as Assistant Conductor with the legendary pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra on their annual tours to major music festivals and concert halls world-wide.
A member of the faculty of DePaul University Community Music Division, Maestro Zikri's many career distinctions include his being named one of the twelve finalists in the 2007 Gustav Mahler International Conducting Competition, where he was chosen from 223 candidates from 40 countries. He has attended the American Academy of Conducting in Aspen, Colorado on a fellowship, and holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from DePaul University, as well as a Performance Certificate in violin.
"Through his global performance experience, Maestro Zikri will bring the world of music to Northbrook," said Northbrook Symphony Board President James Karagianis. "We're delighted to welcome him and trust his vision for the future of both our symphony and the broader classical music community in Chicagoland and beyond."

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I know this is a very liked product, is it your favorite?
I know this is a very liked product, is it your favorite?
I bought it also, because everyone was saying that it was very good, but I feel that it does't absorb very good nor does it moisturize as they say in the publicity about it. I'm very disappointent with it. please let me know, what other moisturizers do you use that are better!
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I use many gels and often 2 at the same time... I can't use oils, therefore lotions or creams aren't ok for my skin :/ Some of my favorites are Basan gel (from local pharmacy) and DermaE Pycnogenol gel.
I won't repurchase this, doesn't really feel that moisturizing!
I actually really like this product because of the consistency. I have been using a sample size that I got free with Glamour magazine xxReplyDelete
Vicky: I also used to like this a lot earlier :D So some like it and some don't, you really don't know before you test it!ReplyDelete
I haven't tried it and after reading your review I won't. It's an expensive moisturizer and it doesn't work well..ReplyDelete
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Hi Guys,
in case you wondered: No I did not break my chain yet. I am just working on a bigger piece right now and were saving that for this post.
This is the current WIP:
So it all started with this sketch!
then, refining on the details of the frog's face:
Tomorrow I am also going to name the winner of my 100 Followers event, so stay tuned!
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Have I told you about "yestermorn"? It is the Boy's way of indicating that something happened in the past. The nap that he took earlier in the day? That happened "yestermorn." That time he got car sick on the way home from Gram & Fa's? "Yestermorn." Oh, and the pizza that he had for dinner yesterday? He ate it "yestermorn."
I share this because it is not only adorable, it is a sure sign of genius since Samuel Taylor Coleridge is credited with coining the term in the poem, "Christabel."


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Saturday, February 13, 2010
Project Time.
My newest project arrived in the mail yesterday. It's a Trumpeter 1/35 LAV-25 "Piranha." I also ordered an etched brass detailing kit, a milled aluminum barrel, as well as stowage and US Armor Crew and Infantry. The kit itself also included 4 infantry figures. I'll be incorporating all of this into a diorama of some sort. Stay tuned for future posts with pictures. I'm still waiting on the detailing kit and barrel, but I built all of the infantry figures last night.
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Recently, there have been many auditions. One of my students traveled to New York to do an all-day auditions for five colleges. Upon his return, my student, Nate, told me stories about the fantastic trip to the city, and interesting details about the audition process.
He described one girl who came out of the room crying and cursing the woman who 'Made me do dance steps, I cannot do.' Nate said, he able to hold it in, but was thinking,,, "Get Out of here. Go away. You can't run out of the room because you aren't prepared for this college for the performing Arts, You are too thin-skinned! You will never make it!!!"
He is right. She is not cut out for this business. You can't take rejection personally. You must develop a thick skin.
These are Conservatories and Colleges for the Performing Arts. As In PERFORMING. These schools are serious. By the time you are 17, you better have had dance, acting, and singing lessons. You are expected to do a combination dance step, and/or routine. You should know tap, jazz and ballet. You will need acting lessons to do a monologue, and an essay on why you want to act.
Your singing should be Theater-style, using proper breathing. You must know ahead of time if sight-reading is required. Adhering to a dress code will make you look Professional.
Bring, then wear your Jazz shoes, and attire to show your posture and form. Ask your teachers to email reference letters to the school ahead of time. Never stop if you make a mistake, never roll your eyes, just keep going.
If your CD music track should stop, Just keep going, do not hesitate. They will be impressed you didn't let it upset you.
As a singer, No dairy, no cheese, no spicy foods, and no acidic foods or drink. You are an athlete, you must behave yourself, and take good care of your body and throat.. This is something you need to sacrifice for your craft. Once your day is finished for the day, and won't need to sing for a week, then have a slice of pizza, not before and not often. There are foods you must give up to be able to sing freely, and not have complications.
I can tell you this, when I sang 6 nights or 7 nights a week, I ate raw foods, water, and slept. Got up, worked and slept, over and over. After work, I would go to hear a band, and have breakfast but No alcohol, and No dairy. I never ate eggs etc, I would have salads or any raw foods, fruit.
These schools are strict and many people are dying to get in. You are up against odds of demographics of diversity in race, and many entrance obstacles.
You need to have high-energy, be alert and focused. They need to see that you are hungry for knowledge, and you can perhaps get a scholarship to get into the school of your dreams.
So, you have work to do, be prepared, you need lessons, and someone to guide you. You can be the next Sutton Foster, Idina Menzel, but you must have a natural ability that is nourished by professional lessons.
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Erm it's cute but... if it's springtime then why do the trees look.. "dead"? I mean where are the leaves? flowers? It's not like they suddenly lose their leaves during the night you know ^^;
and.. how comes there are two moons? o_o;
[edit] looks like I've been explained why they look that dead lol, it just became spring lol. Ok. I second that. :)


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I won't lie. It has been a slow start around here. I valiantly attempted kickstarting the blog, only to find that time somehow slips me by everyday. I look up and its already bed time! I do feel I have passed the last couple of months in a continuous snooze and haze. It has not been a easy time health wise with trying digestive troubles, and, bouts of fatigue hitting me hard, worsened by the terrible Winter that it still is. But, I have my hopes up that the dark times will soon pass and Spring is around the corner.. surely?!
Recently, in an effort to kick myself out of the downward spiral of declining into culinary obscurity, I forced myself onto several hours of ogling blogs; Much I used to do in my early days of post-crisis trauma management. Back in 2008 and 2009, and, for years after, I would spend several hours just pouring over blogs whose photography I adored. I racked up my 10,000 hours pretty quickly and my skill in photos ramped up. I figured the same intentional boot camp into finding a culinary muse would help me this time around in getting past the diet constraints and find my rhythm of sorts again.
It worked!
I have a list of blogs that I typically cycle through for inspiration - recipes, travel and photography. Leading upto Purim, the interweb was flying wild with hamantaschen on every platform. I see them as basically jam cookies in a cool shape. That's it. Then Molly posted a savory potato version that caught my fancy and my hands twitching. I was inspired.
During a casual conversation with a barely Jewish friend, I realised there was a story to hamantaschen, that is named for Haman's Ears, and why it is baked for Purim. Here is the story, if you like, and expectedly, it is filled with Old Testament, love and persecution. And yet....
"The hamantaschen actually did not emerge in Jewish culture until much later, perhaps as recently as the beginning of the 19th century. Starting in the late 18th century, a popular treat throughout Europe was the "Mohntaschen," which is loosely translated from a Yiddish-German dialect to mean "poppy pocket." A folded, triangle, doughy cookie filled with poppy seed paste, the pastry was eaten by all sects of the population. Considering the Jewish people's preponderance to eat pastries on Purim and the word "mohn" sorta sounding like Haman, many scholars believe this is how the word "hamantaschen" came to be." - Food & Wine Magazine
Anyway, once the gears started turning, they swung my legs the kitchen way and jars of flour were lined up on the flour, baskets and fridge foraged to see what may be used for filling. Full disclosure, I did not deliberately choose sweet potato and stilton to be honest. They are just 2 of the meagre provisions I had in terms of pantry on hand (as I hadn't cooked much in weeks). It is a good thing that it makes a good match on the palate...
An orange potato baked, onions and garlic minced, flour dough-ed and knishes came to happen. It was a joyous couple of hours that took my mind away from my ails, put the loving caress of camera back in my hand and filled my heart with pride. Aye, pride, because when something you make with your hands comes out well, the world seems a lot barmier even in the depth of a blizzard... which, it practically was the next day!
So, here is to inspiration, never giving up and always looking for the light...
Oh and to good food stories :)
Sweet Potato and Stilton Knishes
with Chickpea crust
For the dough:
3/4 scant cup AP Flour
1/4 cup chickpea flour
1 tsp sug1 tsp salt
3 T olive oil
1/4 cup water
For the filling:
1 medium baked sweet potato
1 small red onion, minced
1 garlic minced
handful of stilton crumbles
dried oregano and paprika for spice
salt and pepper to season
Combine all the dough ingredients and bring together into a loosely held dough.
Either in the bowl or on a clean countertop, knead the dough for a few minutes until it comes together in to a tacky, soft dough ball. It will be soft and oily, which is good. Cover with cloth and leave aside while you prepare the filling.
Preheat oven to 400F.
In a little oil, sauté the onion and garlic till soft. Add to a bowl.
Peel and mash in the sweet potato flesh to the bowl. Mix in spices and seasoning to taste. If the mixture feels too wet add a teaspoon or two of flour, so it becomes dense.
To make traditional shaped knish (closed or open), roll the dough on a lightly floured surface or wood board to 1/8th thickness, basically as thin as you can without tearing, into a long rectangle. Cut 2 inch wide strips, place a small ball of filling on one end. Roll, stretch and roll the dough into shape.
Here is a video to help with the knish rolling that I looked up to get an idea of how to make it flaky. It's stretch and pull, and roll.
Hint: The triangles are easier, see below.
To make the fancy triangle 'ears', divide the dough into 6 small balls. Roll each into 3-4 inch rounds. Place a tablespoon or so of filling in the center and pinch the sides into a triangle.
Top with stilton sprinkles.
Place on prepared baking tray and bake for 18-20 minutes until the cheese is melted, filling looks to be bubbling and the dough cooked through.
Remove to rack, cool for a few minutes and enjoy. It stays good in a sealed container for upto four days.


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It's never too early to begin the preseason Heisman hype. And since I've got an honest-to-goodness vote, here is an alphabetical list of 15 players I'm going to zero in on once the 2008 season begins a mere 66 days from today. (Of course, I reserve the right to add and/or subtract to this list before the end of November.)
Todd Boeckman, QB, Ohio State – Yes, I know what you're thinking but I said in a print column last fall and I'm sticking with it. If you are the quarterback on the No. 1 team in the nation, by all rights you ought to be a Heisman candidate. Last year's late swoon aside, I thought Boeckman did a credible job in his first year as a starter. I think he continues to improve and get better, especially with a push from behind by freshman phenom Terrelle Pryor.
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma – Bradford will be only a sophomore in a Heisman field that will be top-heavy in upperclassmen. But the mold was broken last year, so if the Sooners rebound like many experts believe they will, their quarterback will undoubtedly make the short list of bona fide contenders. It's difficult to believe he could improve much on his freshman season, however. After all, you can't get much better than No. 1 in the country in pass efficiency.
Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech – The 6-3, 208-pounder is definitely a wild card pick especially since his team is considered a one-dimensional offensive freak show. Nevertheless, a freshman year during which he led the nation with crazy numbers – 134 catches for 1,962 yards and 22 TDs cannot be ignored. If he somehow improves on those kinds of numbers, he certainly gets into the mix this season and sets himself up for potential glory in 2009.
Chase Daniel, QB, Missouri – Daniel has had all winter to think about how he dropped last year's Heisman in Tim Tebow's lap. All the Mizzou quarterback had to do was play under control in the Big 12 title game against Oklahoma. Instead, he lost his cool and the Sooners ran away with a 38-17 victory. But Daniel came back to lead a big victory over Arkansas in the Cotton Bowl and finished the season having completed 68.2 percent of 563 pass attempts, good for 4,306 yards and 33 scores. If the Tigers can approach the level of success they enjoyed last year, Daniel will again be in the Heisman race until the end.
Matt Grothe, QB, South Florida – Dark horse alert! A lot of people who should know what they're talking about figure the Bulls are going to topple West Virginia this season and become the Big East's representative in the BCS. If they do, expect Grothe to be the catalyst. He's not the most physical specimen around, and at only 6-0 and 213 pounds, his penchant to run the football may not allow him to stay healthy all season. But the kid's a winner. Eight times in high school Grothe led his team to come-from-behind wins in the fourth quarter and he did it twice more last year with USF.
Cullen Harper, QB, Clemson – Here is the best quarterback in college football you've never heard of. If the Tigers can avoid their usual slow start, Harper could establish himself as an early front-runner for national honors. Last year in his first year as the starter, he led the ACC in pass efficiency by completing 65.1 percent of his passes for 2,991 yards and 27 touchdowns against only 6 picks. Plus, he has the luxury of playing in the same backfield with the one-two tailback punch of James "Thunder" Davis (1,064 yards, 10 TDs) and C.J. "Lightning" Spiller (768 yards, 3 TDs).
Graham Harrell, QB, Texas Tech – Crabtree had to have someone throwing him all those footballs last year and Harrell was the guy. There is no doubt that the 6-3, 203-pound gunslinger is a one-trick pony and Tech quarterbacks are more products of head coach Mike Leach's pass-happy system than star players. But there is no use denying the raw numbers. Last year, Harrell completed 512 of 713 attempts (71.8 percent) for 5,708 yards and 48 TDs. If Hawaii's Colt Brennan could make it to New York last year on numbers alone, why can't Harrell do the same thing in '08?
Percy Harvin, WR, Florida – I look for the Gators to rebound from last year's rather disappointing 9-4 finish, and Harvin could be the guy that lights their fire. Heisman voters love a do-everything player and the 5-11, 178-pound speedster certainly fits that bill. He can hurt defenses at running back and receiver, then go break your heart as a kick returner. Maybe you think there's no way Harvin can take the award playing on the same team as the incumbent winner. If that's the case, you've forgotten Reggie Bush won the year after his quarterback Matt Leinart took home the trophy.
Dan LeFevour, QB, Central Michigan – Can you imagine voters giving the trophy to a guy from the Mid-American Conference? Heck, Ben Roethlisberger couldn't finish any higher than ninth despite a stupendous year at Miami (Ohio) in 2003. Still, LeFevour is worth a mention here. He is the quarterback of the team that is likely the class of the MAC this season, and probably the best player in that conference. He was MAC freshman of the year in 2006 and followed that with league offensive player of the year honors last season, a campaign that saw him become only the second player in NCAA history to total 3,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards rushing in the same season. (The other one was Vince Young. Remember him?)
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia – The Bulldogs are everyone's preseason pick to keep the SEC's streak of national championships going and Moreno has emerged as UGA's star offensive player. Last season, he ran for 1,334 yards and 14 TDs as a freshman and figures to up those numbers with more carries this year. Moreno has already drawn comparisons to former Georgia greats Garrison Hearst (who finished third in the 1992 Heisman voting) and Herschel Walker (the 1982 winner). That's some pretty lofty company.
DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma – Murray was injured part of last season or would have made a much bigger splash. Even so, he racked up 764 yards and scored 13 touchdowns while averaging 6.0 yards per carry. Since the Sooners are expected to make a run at the national title game this season, and since Bob Stoops loves to let his featured tailback run the ball, if Murray can stay healthy, look for some huge numbers – numbers that Heisman voters will be hard-pressed to ignore.
Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia – If Moreno isn't the touchstone for the Georgia offense, it's Stafford. The 6-3, 237-pounder is still a little streaky for my taste, but more than one NFL scout has projected him as the first quarterback taken in the 2009 draft. Stafford will have to make some improvement on his completion percentage (just 55.7 in 348 attempts) and his touchdowns-to-interceptions ratio (19-10) if he is truly to make a dent in this year's Heisman race.
Tim Tebow, QB, Florida – I still can't quite get my head around the fact that Tebow won this thing last year. It's true that he had a very good season, throwing for 3,286 yards and 32 TDs while rushing for 895 yards and 23 scores. I mean, anyone who accounts for 55 touchdowns in a single season has accomplished something truly remarkable. I'm just not sure that, as a sophomore, he was the most outstanding player in college football in 2007. Like it or not, though, he was the winner and enters this season trying to join Archie Griffin as the only two-time Heisman winners.
Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB, Ohio State – The preseason favorite around these parts, Wells had a breakthrough season last year with 1,609 yards and 15 TDs. Since he did most of that work with a bad ankle and broken bone in his hand, one can only wonder what he can do at 100 percent. If the Buckeyes decide to run the ball more this season, their schedule sets up in such a way that Beanie could make an assault on Eddie George's school record of 1,927 yards in 1995. And we all know what award Sir Edward won at the end of that season.
Pat White, QB, West Virginia – His head coach Rich Rodriguez went to Ann Arbor and his backfield mate Steve Slaton bolted to the NFL, and still White is a bona fide Heisman candidate – but only if he can stay healthy. He remains extremely dangerous with his arm and legs, and even though Rodriguez is gone, his spread option attack remains. It is an offense in which White thrives, and it is quite possible the Mountaineers could be undefeated when they host South Florida in the Dec. 6 regular-season finale for both teams.
The big, glossy rag usually features more than its share of self-absorption but the June 30 issue may have set a new low in that regard.
Stephen A. Smith, who probably fist-bumps himself when no one's looking, offered this piece of journalistic pie: "Justin Timberlake was nice enough to stroll over to me at the Staples Center and say, 'I'm a huge fan of yours. I watch you all the time. Keep doing your thing.' I know it's name-dropping, but I appreciate the love."
If you thought that was bad, here is Stuart Scott's description of meeting Presidential candidate Barack Obama: "When I met Obama last year, he walked up to me, shook my hand and said, 'You and I have spent many evenings together.' I don't get star struck often, but at that moment I felt the way I did at a Prince concert three years ago when, in the middle of a song, Prince walked to the edge of the stage and pointed directly at me. Grown men aren't supposed to feel like OMG! OMG! OMG! But when he did that, I got weak in the knees. And when Obama told me he watches (SportsCenter), it was exactly the same."
Add in Mike Greenberg's fashion tips on page 36 ("Summer is the season of linen") and a four-page spread on the national oil-wrestling tournament in Turkey (and I'm not making that up), and you'll understand why we can't use "The Rag-a-zine" to line the birdcage. No self-respecting bird would drag his bottom on it.
On a lighter note, some of the fine folks celebrating birthdays throughout the world today include actress June Lockhart ("Lassie," "Lost In Space"); civil rights advocate Dr. James Meredith; Oscar, Emmy and Grammy award-winning singer Carly Simon; Seventies television icon Jimmie "Dyn-O-Mite" Walker; comic actor Ricky Gervais (the original version of "The Office"); pop singer George Michael; Nickelback bassist Mike Kroeger; retired NHL star Doug Gilmour; Houston Rockets center Dikembe Mutombo; New York Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado; and TV chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain.
It's also the 84th birthday of Academy Award-winning director Sidney Lumet, whose 50-year career has resulted in such Hollywood classics as "12 Angry Men," "Serpico," "Dog Day Afternoon," "Network" and "The Verdict."
** I like boxing. Not too keen on that MMA stuff, but I still like what they call the "Sweet Science" even though most guys are simple headhunters these days with no idea what a body shot looks like. That's why I'm a little disappointed Welsh super middleweight Joe Calzaghe (45-0, 32 KOs) is refusing to lace 'em up against middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (34-0, 30 KOs). At least that's what Calzaghe is saying right now. Most people figure when the price gets high enough, he will sign a contract to meet Pavlik, the Youngstown, Ohio, native, who has one of the best nicknames in sports: "The Ghost."
** NBC golf analyst Johnny Miller issued an apology for saying on-air that Rocco Mediate looked like the guy who cleans Tiger Woods' pool. Later, Mediate said he wasn't offended by what Miller said. So why did Miller apologize? And whom did he offend? The Loyal Order of the International Brotherhood of Pool Boys?
** Speaking of NBC, something you may have missed about the network's announcement that it had extended its contract through 2015 to broadcast Notre Dame football games: The extension came despite the fact the Fighting Irish had their lowest ratings last year since NBC began broadcasting their games in 1991.
** SI.com basketball writer Chris Mannix has come up with an interesting concept. He held a mock NBA draft with a twist – every current player in the league was eligible. Not surprisingly, he figured the Bulls would select LeBron James at No. 1. But the head-scratcher was down at No. 14. That's where Mannix had Golden State selecting former Ohio State center Greg Oden, who missed all of his rookie season following knee surgery. Oden was "selected" ahead of such players as Tony Parker, Paul Pierce, Tracy McGrady, Carlos Boozer, Steve Nash and Michael Redd.


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2018 Holidays List for Food Marketing
A Social Media Planning Resource
Ever heard of National Cheese Lover's Day, Coffee Day or Beef Tallow Day? What about Weed Day or Farmer's Day? There are a lot of these so called food holidays or marketing holidays - some are silly, but some are serious. Serious in that some of them can help drive awareness and sales.
We see retailers, media and consumer-influencers, like food bloggers, leveraging these holidays on social media, like Instagram, and retailers even using them for in-store promotions. Some holidays, like National Cookie Day (December 4) are made into big promotions at grocery retailers like Whole Foods Market. See an earlier post we wrote on retailers taking a bite out of Cookie Day here.
Use this list to plan your social communications for 2018.
Here's exactly what our guide contains:
A month by month (January - December 2018) list of holidays that lend themselves well to marketing food and beverage products to consumers.
440 holidays are listed. That's 60 in January, 56 in February, 30 in March, 31 in April, 35 in May, 22 in June, 20 in July, 20 in August, 26 in September, 61 in October, 45 in November and 34 in December.
Types of holidays include - food marketing holidays, weeks and awareness months, health-related holidays, some national holidays (as those are often good excuses to celebrate the food culture of other countries,) and traditional holidays.
This guide is in PDF format and is 15 pages long. Upon entering your email, a link to download the PDF is made available to you immediately. Our list is USA-specific as it focuses on holidays ideal for food marketing targeting American consumers.
Use this guide to: plan your social media content for 2018.
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APEX, N.C., May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, is celebrating the opening of Oak Pointe, a private enclave of 96 homesites surrounded by trees and a greenway trail in Apex, NC. The public is invited to tour Oak Pointe during the Grand Opening event, on Saturday, May 18.
"Oak Pointe mixes beautiful surroundings and a vibrant community with a collection of substantial Lennar floorplans – standing ready to meet the needs of growing families," said Lennar Raleigh Division President Troy George. "Homeowners can spend the day relaxing at home, exploring the Greenway Trail or stopping in town for some shopping and dining, all just minutes from their doorstep."
Homes at Oak Pointe range from 2,824 to 3,424 square feet, with five bedrooms and three to four bathrooms. The all-two-story community features open living areas, first-floor guest suites, gourmet kitchens and spacious master bedrooms with spa-inspired baths. Select homes can be customized with basements, screened porches and flexible spaces perfect for a game room, hobby or work area – all with generous windows to capture the wooded backdrop of Wake County's Greenway Trail System, which weaves through the community.
Every Oak Pointe home comes with Lennar's industry-exclusive Everything's Included® approach to home buying, in which the homebuilder's most popular options and upgrades are built into the base price of the home. At Oak Pointe, this includes upgraded countertops, designer kitchen cabinets, elegant flooring, modern appliances and robust, whole-home wireless connectivity supporting a Ring® Video Doorbell, Honeywell Smart Wi-Fi Thermostat, Smart Wi-Fi Deadbolt and Amazon Echo Dot. Pricing at Oak Pointe begins in the mid $400,000s.
Oak Pointe is minutes from premier neighborhood shopping, dining and entertainment, the WakeMed Apex Healthplex, community parks and the boutique shops and dining of charming downtown Apex. It is just a short drive to North Carolina's famous beaches, the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville.
For commuting residents, Oak Pointe is conveniently close to Highways 55 and 64, and Interstate 540, offering a direct connection to the renowned Research Triangle Park and other major employment corridors. Oak Pointe is served by Olive Chapel Elementary, Salem Middle School and Apex Friendship High School, part of the award-winning Wake County School District.
For more on Oak Pointe, visit the community at 620 Pointe Grove Lane, Apex, North Carolina, 27523 or call (919) 337-9420. Additional information is available online at the Oak Pointe Community Website or at www.lennar.com.
About Lennar
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. The Company builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through Rialto Mortgage Finance, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. Lennar Ventures drives the Company's technology and innovation strategies. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.
Contact: Danielle Tocco
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Lennar Corporation
Direct Line: 949.789.1633
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I am thrilled to kick off the Motherhood Spotlight Series TODAY with my friend and fellow mama Amanda Kinsey.
Truth be told, I am really excited about the line-up of moms and women who will take over my blog over for the next months while I am on maternity leave, because I myself am dying to learn from their insights and wisdom.
Get ready to hear some real, raw and life changing stories on new mama adjustments, postpartum health challenges, and family transitions that come with the introduction of a new baby.
How I know Amanda:
Amanda and I met in prenatal yoga class in Williamsburg in NYC when I was pregnant with Felix and I immediately adored her. Amanda is a woman who radiates kindness and love. And I wish you could hear her laugh because she lights up a room and you cannot help but smile right back at her warm face. I was so glad that I met her when I did because Felix and her son Conor were born just a few weeks apart and she became one of my go-to friends to discuss all things baby and new mama worries. Amanda was also crucial in my process of forming a supportive community of wonderful new mamas in our neighborhood in Brooklyn. She's just that kind of woman that we all wish we had in our lives.
I hope you enjoy her post "Magical Monkeys Wearing Sparkle Hats" as much as I did.
Magical Monkeys Wearing Sparkle Hats
by Amanda Kinsey
"Magical monkeys wearing sparkle hats." This is what my soon-to-be two year old, Conor, told me he dreamt about a couple of months ago. I was changing his diaper in the morning and I asked him how he slept and did he have good dreams. I've asked him this nearly every morning since he was born, but this was the first time I was given a real response. I was a bit floored. Not because magical monkeys were necessarily groundbreaking. The response was just so, well, kid-like. When had my little baby become a child?
It's no secret that motherhood comes with a lot of challenges. There are the sleepless nights, the health scares, and the worry if you are doing enough or doing it well. The most surprising challenge for me, however, has been the constant evolution of parenthood. You are so in the moment when your child is born that it's hard to imagine they will ever be bigger than this tiny person you cradle. As they get to be a toddler racing around, it's difficult to remember they ever sat still. Everything feels immediate and sometimes it takes a second look to recognize that your little buddy has grown.
I remember when Conor was 3 months old. I moved him from a newborn bassinet to a pack-n-play beside the bed. Suddenly, instead of sleeping curled up as he would in the womb, he was stretched out like a starfish every night. Oops! This growing boy probably could have used a bigger bed earlier. I just couldn't adjust to not thinking of my baby as a newborn. He had only been born 12 weeks prior.
Having to redefine your parenting approach and look at your child with fresh eyes has its benefits. It forces you to be more flexible. It calls on you to put aside your preconceptions of who you and your child are and the dynamic between you as a family. Most importantly, it teaches you that reinvention is part of life. We all know this, but until I was moving along with the warp speed that is child development I found it hard to truly appreciate or adapt.
I've been thinking a lot about reinvention lately. My family and I recently relocated from Brooklyn to Denver. We are loving our new home, but it is definitely a departure from our old life. I ran my own film production company, Electric Yolk Media, in New York and look forward to continuing to do so here in Colorado. Navigating this landscape and finding my bearings as both a parent and working mom in a new city is a bit daunting at times.
I try to remember that just as Conor is growing, so am I. Humans are not stagnant beings. Though many of our core beliefs and personality may stay with us for life, we do change with our environments. Our perspectives shift and this is good. Luckily, as a mother, I've been learning to evolve on a daily basis for the past two years. I just have to remember to put on my sparkle hat.
About Amanda:
Amanda Kinsey is a filmmaker, five-time Emmy Award winning producer and fourth-generation photojournalist. She is the Founder & Principal of Electric Yolk Media. She and her family live in Denver, Colorado.


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This has always been a great symbol of London ,,,, and for some vague reason it has a great place in my heart!!
I wish I can make a phone call in one of these booths , on a rainy day and that the love of my life would be at the other end of the line telling me something that makes me cry out of happiness. (A Lot of MBC4?)


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Letters to the Editor
Letter to the editor: Follow N.Y. lead on fracking
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has set in motion a ban on hydrofracking oil and gas wells in New York.
There are many good reasons for this ban. Foremost is the unacceptable level of risk to water supplies. New York's Marcellus Shale is close to the surface. Environmental damage to water and property, especially profitable specialty agriculture, is much more likely to occur in New York than in Pennsylvania.
Nationwide, the amount of atmospheric methane (in carbon dioxide equivalents) is skyrocketing in lock-step with natural gas extraction.
At current natural gas prices, the industry's cost to plug methane leaks is uneconomic. Methane is a very potent greenhouse gas; we can expect global warming to escalate with disastrous increases in atmospheric CO2. The oil and gas extraction industry has one of the worst job-creation dynamics available. The water and air pollution this industry causes could make an industrial wasteland for future economic development.
We have hitched our economic wagon to a dangerous, diminishing star.
Gov.-elect Tom Wolf needs the support of all Pennsylvanians who care about water, soil and air quality. He is trying to curb Pennsylvania's appalling contribution to global warming. Contact your local legislators to let them know that you support Wolf's initiatives to improve regulation and responsible taxation of the oil and gas industry.
Mary Carol Frier
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Here is the story. The developer gets a quote from the architect to include a 3D rendering with the construction documents. The architect sends the developer the rendering and the developer forwards it to the real estate broker, who is hired to sell the project. The real estate broker says, "I can't use this!" and then I get a call. This happens often and I have no complaints
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One Flag, One Land, One Heart, One Hand, One Nation, Evermore!by MSO
A symbol of grief, flying a flag at half-staff (also known as half-mast) is used in many countries to remember someone who has died. While there is no record as to why this tradition came about, the first reference of the practice dates back to 1612, when a ship's crew was mourning the loss of their commander. Flying a flag in this way is not done to remember every single person who dies, usually only prominent political figures are remembered in this way. Special holidays and extraordinary circumstance are also reasons for this practice. Some countries have a very specific list as to when flags are flown this way. The proper method to bring a flag to half-staff is to bring the flag to the top of the flagpole and bring it about halfway down the pole.
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Neutral Ceramidase
This is a 3D print of Neutral Ceramidase colored by the protein's bFactor, or atomic temperature (blue cool, red hot). Models are available in multiple sizes.
Protein Description 4WGK
Neutral ceramidase (nCDase) catalyzes the conversion of the apoptosis-associated lipid ceramide to sphingosine, the precursor for the proliferative factor sphingosine-1-phosphate. As an enzyme regulating the balance of ceramide and sphingosine-1-phosphate, nCDase is emerging as a therapeutic target for cancer. Here, we present the 2.6-Å crystal structure of human nCDase in complex with phosphate that reveals a striking, 20-Å deep, hydrophobic active site pocket stabilized by a eukaryotic-specific subdomain not present in bacterial ceramidases. Utilizing flexible ligand docking, we predict a likely binding mode for ceramide that superimposes closely with the crystallographically observed transition state analog phosphate. Our results suggest that nCDase uses a new catalytic strategy for Zn(2+)-dependent amidases, and generates ceramide specificity by sterically excluding sphingolipids with bulky headgroups and specifically recognizing the small hydroxyl head group of ceramide. Together, these data provide a foundation to aid drug development and establish common themes for how proteins recognize the bioactive lipid ceramide.
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In this talk, I'll briefly go over what supported employment is, what my role is as an employment specialist, and why it's important to employ persons with disabilities in our communities. I work for a non-profit agency called Work Opportunities. It has been around for over 50 years and started in Seattle. It expanded to Whatcom County in 2007 and has provided vocational services to adults with disabilities ever since. As an employment specialist, I work one on one with clients and try to match them to an appropriate career for their interests and abilities. I try to match the employer's needs with the client's in an effort to build sustainable relationships.
When: Thursday, November 6, 2014 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm Where: WWN weekly lunch meeting Presenter: Amanda Hodgins, Work Opportunites


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In this unit, the students will investigate the concept of area. The students will investigate the area of the components of a double page spread in a newspaper. The students will record these as fractions and percentages of the whole. They will investigate recording the amount of text to photographs as a ratio. The students will construct irregular shapes and will divide them up into other shapes so that they are able to calculate the area of them. The students will record their measurements using the appropriate notation and will convert units of measurement.


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There is no softening the impact of the Toys 'R' Us liquidation earlier this year, which led to the closing of more than 800 stores and the loss of approximately 32,000 jobs—not to mention the pang that many former kids of a certain age felt at the loss of a childhood touchstone. The giant toy retailer had been a staple throughout the world for generations of children since being founded in 1948.
With a staggering $5 billion debt load, Toys R Us was facing its apparent end. However, now the owners of the company's remaining assets are looking into restarting the brand, as well as its spinoff Babies 'R' Us.
Even if Toys R Us was able to make a comeback at some point, the holiday season is upon us and the entire industry is scrambling to fill the giant void. Many retailers are looking to capitalize on the massive opportunity left by of Toys 'R' Us, attempting to win over parents and kids with fun shopping experiences as the first holiday season in decades without the toys retail giant quickly approaches.
FAO Schwarz
Next to Toys 'R' Us, there may be no toy retailer more storied than FAO Schwarz. The 45,000-square-foot, three-story store on Fifth Avenue was closed in 2015, but the company is bouncing back, opening a 20,000-square-foot pop-up shop at Rockefeller Plaza on Nov. 16, just in time for the 2018 holiday season.
Nostalgia will likely drive many shoppers to the store, but the retailer is looking to emphasize a more interactive experience. Plans include product demonstrations, magicians, characters in dressed up as toy soldiers, and of course, a giant floor piano for music and dancing.
The arts and crafts supplier is also getting in on the action by launching MichaelsKids.com and filling the site and its stores with more than 600 new items, including products from Crayola, LEGO, Play-doh, Nerf, Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Orb. Michaels is focusing on "creative play," offering kids and their parents the option to create their own projects or assemble toys that don't need electricity to be enjoyable. The store will also promote crafting events in stores for both parents and children.
Michaels will also simplify store layouts to clearly define where shoppers can locate kid-friendly items. Michaels is confident its unique customer experience will appeal to parents of young builders and artists for the holidays.
In a recent blog post, Target made clear its intentions to make an aggressive push in the toy market this holiday season. Not only will Target more than double its usual holiday toy inventory (with over 2,500 new and exclusive toys), but it's also clearing a quarter-million square feet across 500 stores to make room for the additional merchandise and in-store events for children and families.
Target also plans to over 25,000 hours of family-friendly events in their stores, where kids can test out toys, win giveaways, interact with popular characters from PAW Patrol, Minecraft, L.O.L. Surprise! and more. To simplify the shopping experience for parents, Target is sharing its "2018 Top Toys" which breaks down the holiday's most popular toys, highlighting everything from Target exclusives, nostalgic toys and even tech-centered toys.
Party City
Michael's isn't the only retailer traditionally not known for toys looking to capitalize on the the void left by Toys 'R' Us. Party City opened up 50 pop-up "Toy City" shops alongside its Halloween City pop-up shops in optimal markets. The Toy City stores opened in September and will run through the holiday season.
This represents the company's largest expansion into toys, with inventory accounting for approximately 33% of the entire store. Toy City will feature interactive displays and demos, with the goal of creating a dynamic shopping experience, especially for younger shoppers.
In addition to increasing its in-store toy selection by as much as 30 percent, Walmart is also focusing on creating an interactive, dynamic toy shopping experience for children and parents. In-store events such as National Play Day, which was held on the first week of September at more than 1,500 stores, allow children to play with toys, pose for pictures and enter giveaways. Walmart plans to continue in-store demonstrations nationwide through November 1.
It's all about the experience
Toys R Us left a sizeable gap in the market, given that it accounted for 10–15% of toy sales last year.It's no surprise competitors are looking to take advantage this holiday season by creating a memorable shopping experience for everyone.
For children and parents alike, playing with toys can create lasting memories, and retailers in this space play a vital role in fostering those connections. The ones that create these moments will find the greatest holiday success.
To learn how you can you can win customers this holiday season — and keep them long after it's over, watch our webinar "Making Holiday Count: Retaining Customers Beyond Peak."


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MiniHaul! New Brand on the block!
Hello and welcome back my lovelies!
I haul some goodies for me today
There's skincare and makeup
So if you wanna know more then read on!
This costed me RM161.20 for makeup removers
RM145 for the concealer palette
Yes my darlings
I notice its all makeup removers
It's because I'm in need of a lot of it now
Its a new brand of makeup!
This costed me RM268!
Its the new MAC concealer palette!
I got this in the Light palette where there are NC15, NW15, NC20, NW20 and two colour correcting colours
I will see how these brushes fare!
You get this bag when you buy one of the sets
You get this bag when you spend above RM 250
I think
Please do not quote me on this
The whole haul costs me….
But I'm most excited about these products!
Look at that gorgeous palette!
To view the products for yourself and test them
Just go to the newly opened store at Sunway Pyramid Ground Floor
According to the makeup artist
This brand takes products from all over the world!
From Korea to Germany to Italy
Which is quite intriguing
So I would like to find out more about this brand!
But from the looks of it
It looks like the brand has a lot of dupes for Smashbox
It's also cheaper when compared to Smashbox!
So this is very exciting!
They currently have 2 outlets
One in One Utama and one in Sunway Pyamid
Soon they are going to have one in Genting
Which is stupid in my honest opinion
So I'm quite fired up about this brand
So let me know guys!
What say you?
That's all for today folks!
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Data-Driven Manufacturing: Bringing operational and business advantages to your factory floor
October 04
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Data-Driven Manufacturing has proven itself to be a technology solution that delivers real benefits, independent research and customer reports all indicate that there are provable and measurable advantages to implementing a Data-Driven Manufacturing solution.
Data-Driven Manufacturing, involves the capture and collection of real-time machine data and the transformation of that data into useful, readable business and operational information that enables employees to do their jobs better, and increase key production metrics including quality output, throughput and availability.
While Data-Driven Manufacturing solutions are optional now, studies indicate they will soon become the industry-standard way of managing plant activity.
Primary Topics:
• Understand why Data-Driven Manufacturing is the right choice for your business
• Hear why leading manufacturers depend on Data-Driven Manufacturing
• Realize how easy it is to implement a Data-Driven Manufacturing solution
• Comprehend how investments in Data-Driven Manufacturing return positive bottom-line results
Presenter: John Rattray
John Rattray is the Senior Vice President, Business Development and Marketing of MEMEX Inc. With 35 years of experience in the manufacturing, software and automation industry, and nine years at MEMEX, John is one of the pioneers who led the data-driven manufacturing revolution.
He has helped shape the MERLIN smart manufacturing packaged tool-kit to its current status as a globally recognized, award-winning IIoT communications platform. John has also been intimately involved in championing the MTConnect machine connectivity standard now used by MEMEX to ensure that every machine, old or new, can take advantage of innovations in connectivity, efficiency and profitability.


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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The FBI announced Tuesday that domestically dozens of children were rescued and hundreds of traffickers were arrested in one of the largest child sex-trafficking operations in U.S. history.
Operation Cross Country X have been announced in several cities across the country.The international effort focusing on underage human trafficking took three days, from Oct. 13 to Oct. 16.
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The FBI in Jacksonville announced that a 16-year-old girl was recovered, and an adult prostitute and three pimps were arrested in Pensacola. In Jacksonville, 26 adult prostitutes were identified and arrested.
"I have kids so anytime you're dealing with a minor it pulls at your emotional strings in terms of how they did get into that situation and our goal is to help them get out of it by providing victims services to them," said Carlton Peeples, assistant special agent in charge.
In Atlanta, two adults were arrested for forcing two girls, a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old, into drugs and prostitution. The FBI said the 14-year-old died from an overdose.
Officials said the arrests were made at hotels, truck stops and street corners.
"Operation Cross Country aims to shine a spotlight into the darkest corners of our society that seeks to prey on the most vulnerable of our population," said FBI Director James Comey. "As part of this effort, we are not only looking to root out those who engage in the trafficking of minors, but, through our Office of Victim Assistance, we offer a lifeline to minors to help them escape a from a virtual prison no person ever deserves."
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In all, the FBI said 82 children were rescued and 239 people were arrested. The youngest recovered U.S. victim was 13 years old, officials said.
"Child sex trafficking is a global problem, and we must throw every resource we can at combating it," said NCMEC director John Clark. "All of us at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are proud to work side by side with the FBI and their law enforcement partners as we work tirelessly every day to find and rescue child victims and while ensuring that those responsible for this horrible crime are held accountable."
Law enforcement partners in Cambodia, Canada, the Philippines and Thailand had similar operations in their countries, officials said.
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26 prostitutes arrested in #Jacksonville as part of this massive operation. Watch CBS47 @ActionNewsJax at noon. https://t.co/i5BlsqQyMd— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 18, 2016
Today, we expect to hear results of the largest #FBI child sex trafficking operation in history. Unclear if local children were victimized.— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 18, 2016
Coming up on @ActionNewsJax, a massive, international #FBI child sex trafficking operation saves 82 children & arrests 239 traffickers.— Russell Colburn (@RussellANjax) October 18, 2016
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Things to Consider While Choosing Best Term Insurance Plan
Most of us depend on financial advisors and chartered accounts to make financial decisions for us. On their advice, we buy insurance for tax benefits or as an investment. Some of us buy policies just because the agent is known to us or recommended by an acquaintance. What this means is that we buy policies that in most cases we do not need or is not suitable for us. We need to know how insurance policies work and which is suitable for you.
To make an informed decision, you need to know something about insurance – how it works and what insurance you should opt for. Term insurance is an economical plan where you pay a lower premium than any other type of insurance. These plans offer you peace of mind for you and your family. So let's look at Term Plan and its features, benefits, and advantages.
What is Term Insurance Plan?
Term Insurance plan is just like any other insurance cover since it provides pure protection and risk of the untimely death of the policyholder while the policy is active. It is a no-frills policy that is affordable and insures your family's financial future. This type of insurance gives you higher life insurance coverage with the least possible insurance premiums. These affordable policies take care of your family's goals like your child's education and other financial obligations.
Why you Need Term Insurance Plan
Life is very uncertain and unpredictable – One moment you are alive and kicking and the next you are no more. What happens to the near and dear one that you have left behind? The family finds itself in dire straits with the breadwinner gone. When you set up term insurance, you can be at peace knowing that you will not leave your family in the lurch. Family members get a lump sum amount that can pay off any loans, pay for education and other financial obligations
How Does Term Plan Secure Your Family's Future?
Every adult will have some responsibility towards their family in varying degrees. As a parent, you will definitely want your family to be financially stable when you are no more.
If you are not covered by an insurance policy, your family will be in a desperate condition and will not be able to carry on a normal life. In term insurance plan the family receives a fixed, assured amount when you pass away during the term of the policy. For instance, if you take a term plan for 30 years your family can use this to meet their financial obligations.
Main Features of Term Insurance Plans
The main reason that people buy term insurance plan is that it covers your family when they need you most. It helps in meeting immediate needs and some other financial obligations that the family might have. Some of the features of term insurance plans include:
These plans offer flexible term from 5 to 25 years. Also, whole life cover is also available with term plans. While choosing a term plan take into consideration your family's needs in the future.
Maturity Age
Identifying the correct maturity is important while buying a term insurance policy. Generally, you would like to be covered for most of your life- which would be around 75 years. The term insurance does just that.
Death Benefit
The beneficiary mentioned in the policy gets the death benefits. The benefit can be a lump sum amount or partial lump sum amount with a fixed amount on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annual basis.
Critical Illness Cover
Recently, Insurers have also introduced Critical Illness cover for additional protection to the policyholder. These plans offer lump sum cash payout for the
The first diagnosis of critical illness like cancer, heart attack, kidney failure, etc. A nominal amount of additional payment is required to avail of this facility.
Disability Cover Rider
Under this Rider, the insurer will pay all future premiums in case the insured is permanently disabled. In this case, you are assured that your cover will continue even if you are unable to pay the premium due to your permanent disability
Add on Riders
Some insurers also offer riders for additional protection. These riders include disability riders, accidental death rider, income benefit rider, critical illness riders and waiver of premium rider, etc. Adding riders also increases the premium you have to pay.
What Makes These Plans Affordable?
The Insurer provides insurance life cover and pays the benefits only if the policyholder passes away during the term of the policy. In term insurance, you pay just 2-3% of your annual salary, and you get cover for up to 20 times your annual salary. This plan has the lowest administration and miscellaneous charges. Lastly, these plans have no investment value.
Different Modes of Payouts
Insurance companies offer different payouts for the nominee. These include:
- Lump Sum
The nominee is paid the entire sum assured amount after the unfortunate demise of the policyholder
- Lump sum plus Monthly Income
Under this plan, the nominee receives the half the amount of the sum assured, and the remaining sum is given on a monthly basis
- Income on a Monthly Basis
The assured sum is given regularly as a percentage of the assured sum from the first month of processing the death claim.
How is Term Insurance Premium Calculated
Several factors are considered while calculating your plan for term insurance. They include the following:
- Age (premium is lower for younger persons)
- Gender
- Current health condition
- Medical history of the family (any cases of mental illness, cancer, etc.)
- Health history of the individual. Before underwriting a policy, the individual must undergo a preliminary medical screening to check the eligibility of the individual. The check includes the individual's cholesterol level, blood pressure, blood sugar, and other prevailing diseases.
- Smoking and drinking habits (affects life expectancy)
- Participation in adventure sports (motor racing, paragliding, mountain climbing
- Profession: Your profession is an important factor for determining your premium. Individuals working in high-risk jobs like shipping, aviation, oil, and gas, etc are at a higher risk than individuals with a desk job.
- Premium payment mode (annual payment is cheaper)
- Policy Tenure (premium is lower for longer tenure)
- Policy buying mode (cheaper to buy online )
Not Sure How Much Life Insurance You Need???
Here's a simple and easy free tool you can use to figure out how much Life Insurance you need. You enter your numbers and the calculator will do the rest. Never again let a salesman talk you into more Life Insurance then you need to protect your family
Here's Simple and Easy Way to Calculate Your Life Insurance Needs
Here's a FREE simple tool that will do the work for you! Just put in your numbers and you will know exactly how much life insurance you need to protect your family. No need to guess or to be influenced by an agent to purchase more than what you need.