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The market entered a strange divergent space on Monday as a number of leading growth stocks were slammed, sending the NASDAQ Composite Index on a sharp dive towards its 50-day moving average, as we can see on the daily chart, below. At the same time the Dow Jones Industrials, not shown, made an all-time closing high on Monday while the S&P 500, also not shown, closed down along the lows of the prior three days but little changed from Friday. On Tuesday, the NASDAQ regained its composure as a number of these big NASDAQ growth stocks that were hit on Monday bounced off of their 50-day moving averages, taking the index back to the upside as the Dow pushed above the 17,100 level and an all-time high while the S&P 500 pushed back up towards the 2000 level. Today the Fed came out with their monthly policy announcement, which for the most part came across as fairly dovish but with the usual language that, while trying to sound constructive, merely translates as the usual Orwellian logic, e.g., the economy is making so much progress that interest rates must still stay near zero. The market engaged in its usual post-Fed announcement gyrations before settling on a small upside close on lighter volume. In essence the indexes overall just churned on lighter volume today in what is so far a two-day bounce off of the Tuesday intraday lows. The action overall, however, looks somewhat suspect and I have to admit that for the short-term, at least I have taken a more bearish posture as I look to operate on the short side.
With NASDAQ growth names getting hit in what looked like a rotation into safer big-cap names on Monday, the Russell 2000 Index, as represented by the daily chart of the iShares Russell 2000 Index ETF, below, dipped below its 50-day moving average but was able to recover on Tuesday and regain the line. Today the Russell churned around the 50-day line but managed to hang on and close above the line. To some extent the Russell illustrates that the market is "on the fence" here, and my guess is that we will at least see the indexes find their 50-day moving averages on the downside. The S&P 500 remains well above its 50-day moving average, closing today at 2001.57 vs. the 50-day line at 1973.74, while the NASDAQ closed at 4562.19, well above its own 50-day line at 4478.14. Given the weak action in some of the leaders and what I see as a potentially defensive move towards more stable big-cap names based on the current divergence of the Dow moving to all-time highs as the NASDAQ and S&P 500 churn about, I consider the probability of the indexes testing their 50-day lines to be increasing.
Some of the names that bounced off of their 50-day moving averages included big-stock social-networker Facebook (FB), shown below on a daily chart. FB slammed into its 50-day moving average as the market gapped down on Tuesday morning, but this led to some quick downside exhaustion right at the 50-day moving average and the stock bounced right off the line. Investors could have bought the stock on that pullback right at the line, using the 50-day moving average as a quick downside guide for a stop. If one has the courage to do so, I don't necessarily see anything wrong with this, but with distribution piling up in the indexes and the bizarre divergence we saw on Monday, it is imperative that investors keep long positions on a very tight leash. I admit to buying some stocks on Tuesday on the pullbacks, but for the most part I tend to view these as short-term trades or even day-trades as circumstances dictate.
Tesla Motors (TSLA), after getting hit with a downgrade from broker Morgan Stanley (MS) on Monday, gapped down and plummeted -9.08% where it found support at its 50-day moving average, as we can see on the daily chart, below. The bounce from there was somewhat academic as investors saw this as the stock's first pullback to the 50-day line since it broke out of a cup-with-handle base in early August. Again, if one used that pullback to buy the stock, the bounce has worked, and the 50-day moving average must be adhered to as a downside guide for a stop. However, note that the two-day bounce is showing some wedging and stalling action as the stock pushes up towards the 20-day moving average. I actually think TSLA is a short here with the idea that it will retest that 50-day moving average, believe it or not.
On Monday I tweeted to members that Netflix (NFLX) had broken the short-sale trigger at the 20-day moving average early in the day, and the stock broke down hard, undercutting its 50-day moving average on Tuesday before stabilizing above the line, as we can see on the daily chart, below. Buyers failed to show up today as the stock just sat on its 50-day moving average, closing pretty much right at the line. The stock appears to be trapped in a short one-day bear flag, and it remains to be seen whether it can muster any kind of meaningful bounce off the 50-day line or whether it simply continues on through and below the line. I view NFLX as a short coming down through the 20-day line, and it may be shortable here with the idea of using today's intraday high at 458.86 as a quick stop. This remains tricky, however, as a rally back up to the 20-day moving could always occur, particularly if the general market attempts to bounce higher. After today's churning and stalling in the indexes, that doesn't seem likely, and if the indexes move lower from here they probably take NFLX down with them.
I also tweeted on Monday morning that LinkedIn (LNKD) had also broken its 20-day moving average short-sale trigger, and it also broke down towards its 50-day moving average, as we can see on the daily chart, below. It didn't quite make it to the 50-day line, but it is important that investors remain cognizant of the action on the weekly as well as the daily charts in real time since LNKD did find support right at its 10-week moving average. The stock attempt to bounce higher today but fell well short of its 20-day moving average. I tend to view LNKD as a short using the 20-day moving average at 218.93 as an upside stop, although this presumes that one can enter the stock as close to the 20-day line as possible. Otherwise, moves up near today's intraday high just above 215 might be shortable if the stock is going to simply roll over from here and retest the 50-day line.
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Palo Alto Networks (PANW) looked good for a trade up to the $100 price level, and the stock didn't let me down as it cruised back above the century mark this morning. Given that the stock had held up well on Monday and found support at its 10-day line on Tuesday this looked like a logical short-term trade. Keep in mind that the operative word here is "short-term trade." PANW closed near the lows of its trading range as it failed to hold the century mark, and a major wrinkle here is that the stock could just as easily morph into a short-sale set-up on the basis of any century mark failure. This is based on using Livermore's Century Mark Rule in reverse to short stocks that fail at a century mark price level and reverse, usually heading lower in a market correction. We saw this sort of action in stocks like WDAY, SPLK, DATA, and YELP back in March, and I would stress that investors should be ready to read PANW with an open mind and be ready for anything. Meanwhile, relatively to a number of other leaders in this market, PANW is for now holding up reasonably well.
Twitter (TWTR) was smashed on Monday as well, but it appeared to find support in "mid-air" early in the day and managed to close just above its 20-day moving average, as we can see on the daily chart, below. The problem here is that the stock has lost its coherency, not unlike a number of other leading stocks in this market, and has gone from what could be considered a state of "low entropy" where the action is orderly and coherent to a state of "high entropy" where the action has suddenly gone a bit chaotic on us. TWTR has now bounced in a two-day wedging rally as it stalled today on light volume at the 10-day moving average. If one is still long this from lower in the pattern, using the 50-day moving average as a selling guide means you will give up any profits gained if the stock was bought around 45 on the basis of prior pocket pivots along the 10-day line. Therefore using the 20-day line as an ultimate selling guide is advisable, although investors can handle their positions as they see fit based on their own risk preferences and tolerance.
After a one-day wonder trade, SolarCity (SCTY) turned into a complete bust on Monday, crashing through its 50-day moving average and closing well below the line, as we can see on the daily chart, below. SCTY illustrates how if one is able to buy the stock when it is quiet along a key support level like the 10-day, 20-day, or 50-day moving average and then use those levels as quick downside stops, one can minimize downside risk. In my view, once something like SCTY drops below the 50-day line it is a sell, although I would have simply sold into last Friday's strong move as has been my general modus operandi in this nutty QE market and as members know quite well from numerous discussions of my approach to the market in prior reports. Yelp (YELP), not shown, was another "quiet" buy idea that failed rather quickly as the stock plummeted through the 10-day moving average on heavy volume Monday. Getting back to SCTY, I would note that after Monday's breakdown following Friday's one-day wonder rally, the stock has now morphed into a clear late-stage failed-base short-sale set-up. We can consider Monday's breakdown to be a failed breakout attempt from a short "ladle-with-handle" formation, but this shorter ladle-with-handle also forms the handle to a larger cup-with-handle formation that is somewhat POD-like as well.
We can see this much better on the weekly chart of SCTY, below, which reveals the much larger, late-stage cup-with-handle base that extends back to late February. The handle of this larger cup consists of he smaller ladle-with-handle I outlined in the daily chart, above. Since the week is just a little more than half over, I would expect that this week's volume will likely exceed last week's volume leading to a higher-volume breakout failure from a late-stage C&H formation that is 48.2% deep and 28 weeks in duration so far. The weekly chart also shows the entire move since the stock came public in late 2012, and this further illustrates the late-stage potential here. I think SCTY is shortable as an LSFB set-up using the 50-day moving average at 69.93 as a quick upside stop.
El Pollo Loco (LOCO) ignored the market sell-off early in the day Monday as it did the "LOCO-motion" and chugged up towards its prior all-time highs before finally succumbing to the general market pressure and reversing on heavy volume, as we can see on the daily chart, below. This took the stock right back into its 10-day moving average with volume drying up over the past two days, but notice that the stock actually stalled today and closed at the lower part of its daily trading range as volume picked up just slightly. If one has recently purchased the stock based on the prior pocket pivot at around 32 right at the beginning of September, then I would advise not letting the stock get too far below the 10-day line before cutting the position. My preference, as is well known, has been to sell LOCO into its upside jacks, but with the stock now sitting at its 10-day line it remains to be seen how and whether it is able to hold the line if and as volume dries up. Increased selling volume that takes the stock through the 10-day moving average would not be what we want to see here.
Among the leading stocks that I have liked, Taser International (TASR) acted a bit more coherently on Monday and merely pulled back to its 10-day moving average. However, that didn't hold as the stock pushed lower this morning and drifted below its 10-day moving average as it did on Tuesday, but this time it didn't find support and closed below the Tuesday low but just above last week's pullback low. At best, TASR looks like it need some time to consolidate here, and in my view the "fat" part of its move is likely over for now.
GrubHub (GRUB) tried to get things going on Tuesday as it lifted off of its 10-day/20-day moving average confluence where it had been hanging out most of the week, but to no avail as it reversed and closed slightly lower on heavy volume. As we can see on the daily chart, below, GRUB was trying to hold tight along the moving averages but gave it up today as it moved lower on slightly above-average volume. This is not setting up the way I think it should, and therefore it gets tossed aside, end of story.
Railroad car maker Greenbrier Companies (GBX) pulled back to its 50-day moving average on Monday where it found support and actually flashed a pocket pivot off the line on Tuesday, as we can see on the daily chart, below. Today GBX gapped up to a new high, but churned around and closed below the mid-point of its daily price range on heavy volume. Railroads like Union Pacific (UNP), not shown, and other cousin stocks like Trinity Industries (TRN) have been acting well lately, so the short-term strength has been a group activity, at least for now. I would not buy into this move, however, given the stock's nature to move up strongly and then spend a period of time backing-and-filling. As well, if the general market weakens further this will likely come in with the market as it has done before.
Amazon.com (AMZN) worked as a short-sale target on Monday morning, quickly dropping down to fill its prior gap move from August 13th, as I've highlighted on the daily chart, below. AMZN rallied in logical fashion after filling the gap, but appears to run into resistance just below the 330 price level, which I've also highlighted on the chart. The daily price range is tightening up here as the stock remains within a short bear flag or pennant type of formation, and in my view it is likely setting up to move lower here. I would use any rallies up into the 227-230 price areas as opportunities to short the stock, although today's close puts it just outside of 2% below the 230 level, which is probably close enough if one is using 230 as a guide for an upside stop.
The market has clearly reached a cautionary state, in my view, despite the media trumpeting new highs in the Dow. In some ways, this seems to provide excellent cover for the institutional selling that appears to be going on in growth names, and serves to keep the public in sucker mode. My approach remains the same as I seek to capitalize on the set-ups I am seeing occur in real-time, whether long or short. This does require something of a short-term view, but this is entirely in sync with the way I handle this interest-rate driven market. I certainly don't think this is a market for so-called "position-building," that much is certain! Short-term I think we're probably headed lower, with a test of the 50-day moving average in store for both the NASDAQ and the S&P 500, and I definitely think situations like AMZN and SCTY are worth taking a look at from a short-selling perspective. As they say in the great but frustrating game of golf, "Play it as it lies!"
Gil Morales
CEO and Principal, Gil Morales & Company, LLC
Managing Director and Principal, MoKa Investors, LLC
Managing Director and Principal, Virtue of Selfish Investing, LLC


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text: Fifth volume of adventures set at a magical spell school. Excitement runs high at Mahora Academy as the girls of Class 2-A prepare for their annual school trip. But poor Negi Springfield has more than Kyoto fun on his plate, for one of his students appears to be missing. Sniffing a newsworthy story, the class reporter proves how truly transparent some girls can be... To make matters worse, their planned outing quickly develops into a bizarre hostage situation, and a mind boggling homecoming sets Negi's world spinning. It seems some of the girls have been keeping secrets even bigger than his own. Episodes comprise: 'Words Fly Away, Those Written Remain', 'Unless You Have Believed, You Will Not Understand', 'It Must Not at All Be Despaired', and 'It Is Difficult to Make a Joke With a Sad Mind'.


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The European Union (EU) and its member states are committed to supporting the conservation, sustainable management and use of natural resources, as well as the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and ecosystems.
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These include forests, oceans, coastal areas, river basins and other ecosystems for the provision of ecosystem services.
In line with international commitments, they have committed to tackling illegal logging and its associated trades - land and forest degradation, desertification, drought and biodiversity loss - and also promoting co-benefits from sustainable management, including enhancing climate resilience and adaptation.
They enhance the integration of sustainability in all cooperation sectors and raising the profile of environmental issues in dialogue with their partners.
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The union and its member states also support better governance and capacity building for sustainable management of natural resources, including the prevention of illegal exploitation of forests.
Speaking to the Daily Graphic at his office in Accra, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, Mr William Hanna, noted that Ghana was the first country in the world to sign a Voluntary Partnership Agreement (VPA) with the EU under the Forest Law Enforcement, Governance and Trade (FLEGT) Scheme.
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Ambassador Hanna noted that a new online wood tracking system had been rolled out, enhancing the Forestry Commission's capacity to enforce regulations and manage forests sustainably.
He expressed the hope that the government would push strongly for the attainment of the FLEGT licensing which will mark a significant milestone in Ghana's progress towards her ability to issue legality licences to all timber exports.
The ambassador said Ghana would then become the second country in the world after Indonesia and the first in Africa to do this.
"These licences are expected to offer markets the assurance that the timber products they are buying from Ghana have been harvested from forests where all environmental obligations have been respected, social obligations to local communities have been met, health and safety standards in the mills have been enforced and all taxes and payments have been made.
The FLEGT Action Plan which was adopted by the EU in 2003 sought to address illegal logging and the social, economic and environmental harm it causes.
The plan included activities in the EU and tropical countries that exported timber and timber products to the EU; and the measures included a regulation that prohibited EU businesses from importing or trading in illegal timber.
He said the EU welcomed Ghana's ratification of the Paris Agreement last year and was working with the country to meet its nationally determined contributions.
The ambassador recalled that recently, the EU drew attention to Ghana's vulnerability to climate change and global warming and pointed out that wood fuels remained the primary energy source for millions of citizens and Ghana had one of the highest deforestation rates in the world.
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Ambassador Hanna said on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's first visit outside Africa as President of the country, he visited Belgium and Germany.
The EU ambassador said in Brussels, President Akufo-Addo attended the European Development Days where he gave a talk as co-chair of the advocates for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Ambassador Hanna said the President also witnessed the signing by the European leaders of a new "European Consensus" which sets out how the EU and its member states intend to meet the SDGs.
He noted that in the "European Consensus", the EU and its member states maintained that they were committed to a life of dignity for all that reconciled economic prosperity and efficiency, peaceful societies, social inclusion and environmental responsibility.
Here in Ghana, the Ambassador said the EU, through its delegation and the embassies and member states, had been working to translate the words of the consensus.
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He was happy to note that on July 15, the EU diplomats in<\p>Accra, in conjunction with a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) known as Hipster of Nature and with support from the Mayor of Accra,
Mr Mohammed Adjei Sowah, and the Minister of Environment, Prof. Frimpong Boateng, as well as the private sector and schoolchildren, took part in a massive operation to clean up the Korle-Na beach.
He said a total of 140 tonnes of refuse was removed from the beach, after the exercise which was designed to raise awareness of the dangers in throwing away plastic.
The ambassador explained that the European Consensus on Development frames the implementation of the 2030 Agenda in partnership with all developing countries, taking due account of the framework provided by the Lisbon Treaty. In addition, the Global Strategy for the EU's Foreign and Security Policy (the Global Strategy) provides an overall vision for a joined-up, credible and responsive engagement in the world.
He noted that the consensus was the cornerstone of the EU's development policy, which is part of the overall EU response to the 2030 Agenda. The primary objective of the EU development policy, as laid down in Article 208 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, is the reduction and, in the long term, the eradication of poverty.
The implementation of the 2030 Agenda required comprehensive national sustainable development strategies that factor in the SDGs and their interlinkages, he noted, adding that national governments have the primary responsibility of implementing the 2030 Agenda.
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Mr Hanna said political dialogue was an important way to advance development principles and also had a preventive dimension, aiming to ensure that EU values were upheld.
The EU and its member states, therefore, seek to integrate the respect of human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality into their political dialogue, which will be a major platform for action, where a shared understanding will be promoted, progress will be regularly reviewed and appropriate supporting measures identified.
He said gender equality was at the core of the EU's values and was enshrined in its legal and political framework. It is vital for achieving the SDGs and cuts across the whole 2030 Agenda.
In line with the principle of leaving no one behind, the EU and its member states will give special attention to those who are in disadvantaged, vulnerable and marginalised situations, including children, older persons, persons with disabilities and indigenous peoples.
He observed that, "An estimated one billion people across the globe have a disability, of whom 80 per cent live in developing countries," adding that the EU and its member states will take into account the specific needs of persons with disabilities in their development cooperation.
The ambassador said migration was a complex, global, long-lasting phenomenon requiring a carefully designed, balanced, evidence-based and sustainable policy response which should respect national competences.
Mr Hanna stressed that migration had become an even more pressing issue for both developing and developed countries, adding that in some situations, migrant populations were being denied human rights and access to health and education, and risked becoming victims of forced labour and human trafficking.
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Growing squash – either winter or summer squash - is ideal for the beginning gardener. It's easy to grow and comes in many varieties. This page focuses on summer squash... for winter squash, see our Growing Butternut Squash page.
Full sun and moist, well drained soil that has been augmented with organic matter will help assure high summer squash yields. These plants are also perfect for container gardening.
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Squash seeds for transplanting into the garden should be potted about three to four weeks before the last frost is expected. Plant three to four seeds per pot, one inch 2.5 cm) deep. It is best to use a container that can go into the ground to avoid disturbing the roots. Keep the containers' soil moist to aid germination, but do not overwater squash seeds.
If you sow squash seeds directly into your garden, be sure to wait until your soil is above 70 degrees F (21 C). Otherwise, the seeds won't germinate. You can plant your summer squash in rows (at least 6 inches/15.2 cm apart) or hills (two or three seeds or seedlings per hill, one inch/2.54 cm deep with 12 to 18 inches (30.5 to 45.8 cm) between hills).
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Remove garden weeds by hand and water plants once a week during dry weather conditions. A layer of compost used as mulch will help to nourish the growing plants. An organic nitrogen fertilizer is also helpful for foliage, but only when added before plants bloom. Once blooms have set, nitrogen can interfere with their development.
As their name implies, summer squash like it warm. If the temperature in your region falls below 65 degrees F (18 C) at night, consider covering your plants with row covers to keep them insulated.
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Freshly harvested squash should be carefully washed to remove any soil. Handle carefully, as young squash will bruise easily. Squash can be stored in the refrigerator, preferably in a crisper drawer, for no longer than two to four days.
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Having been inspired by the original WeeJams, Dave spent the rest of the 60s starting several garage bands trying to reach that "Standard", eventually joining the WeeJam fraternity in 1971. A relocation to Virginia caused a separation in service for 13 years, but gladly rejoined when the opportunity presented itself. He is also the Praise and Worship Band Leader at the Southside Church of the Nazarene in Chesterfield Virginia.
LOUIS CIOPPALouie's introduction to the music business came in a classic manner: "on the corner. We used to sing on the corner, and the police used to chase us off. My idol was Frankie Lymon." And you can still hear echoes of Frankie in Louie's high tenor, which in the past has graced such Pittsburgh groups as the DeVilles and the Magic Moments. He's known for his mesmerizing hand movements onstage, too!
Bill was in the original Wee Jams in 1967 ("They wouldn't pay me, but I wouldn't stay away.") and co-founded Wee Jams II in 1971. A classic car buff and soul record collector, Bill is retro all the way, from the antiques in his home to his rotary dial telephones. He released several singles under his own name in the 80's, some of which can be found on the PATTI ANN CD.
Dan is the newest Jam, but his musical legacy goes back to the Molly Maguires, one of the Burg's most popular bands of the Sixties. Dan's soaring second tenor and positive "vibe" energize all who come into contact with him. A dedicated family man, Dan and his wife Mary make their home in Sharpsburg, PA.
Barry is the group's songwriter, composing many Wee Jams' popular tunes including "Patti Ann." He originated the group in 1966 with some high school friends. ("I'm proud they are still my friends.") Barry plays keyboards ("the `Sam the Sham' of the new millenium") and bounds around onstage with abandon. He enjoys producing and collecting records, and currently lives in Boardman, Ohio, where he continues to cheer for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
An accomplished guitarist, Gordie brings the same sense of discipline and organization to the other facets of his life. He is known within the group as being practical and sensible, but also having a great sense of humor. Gordie joined the group during the Wee Jams II phase in 1971, and stayed as that group morphed into hard rockers "Father Maple." His steady rhythms are the backbone of the band.
For the past 15 years, Tom has and continues to play keyboards and sing with Chuck Blasko and The Vogues. Cousin to Danny's wife Mary, Danny recruited him to perform with the Wee Jams. Tom's musical tastes span many different genres, though he favors the soul of Stax and Volt artists. Jazz, R&B and Country Swing are also big influences. Doo Wop, however, is a "new frontier" for him. Tom and his wife Karen, are both Pittsburgh natives. They frequently travel to Nashville and also enjoy performances at Pittsburgh's Manchester Craftsman's Guild. They are also fans of cruising the Caribbean with the Smooth Jazz Cruise.
Starting out as a child, Phil (called "Phox" by the band) ) soon became an accomplished drummer/percussionist, playing all music forms before becoming an original Wee Jams member. Performing on stage with nearly every Motown act of the 60's among others, he was also the studio recording drummer for several hits by Tommy James & The Shondells. In 1969 he became a founding member of Thy Brothers Blood (formerly Pittsburgh's The Contrails of "Someone" fame) the first tri-state area jazz-rock horn band. He relocated to Hollywood California for several decades and recently returned (with his original drum kit) to rejoin the Wee Jams.
The word "multi-talented" could have been coined to describe Hal Weiss. His trumpet stylings have played behind acts as varied as Jimmy Beaumont and the Skyliners, Five Guys Named Moe and the Pittsburgh Banjo Club. His vocal range is breathtaking: he once filled in for Philadelphia soul legend Brenda Coates of Brenda and the Tabulations. Hal coordinates the booking of the exceptional horn players that constitute the Wee Jams Horns.


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The meeting was canceled by academy owners Anna and Larry Gould after they met with parents of children in kindergarten through fourth grade on Wednesday night and parents of fourth- through sixth-graders on Thursday night, according to Anna Gould.
Earlier on Wednesday, some students had protested against the proposed sale.
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The soon-to-launch Atom Bank, an online-only financial institution focused on delivering its products and services purely through smartphones and tablets, would appear to be further compelling proof for the growing redundancy of physical banking branches.
But while the Atom model is in many ways the inevitable consequence of a digitally focused economy, evidence for the decline of bricks-and-mortar banking has been building for a long time. BBA's World of Change highlights an overall 6% decline in branch transactions since 2014 - one major bank is singled out as experiencing a 40% fall in branch transactions since 2009 - while HSBC announced only 2% of payments and transfers are now conducted in store. 1
However, at the same time that Atom gears up for business, RBS and Natwest reportedly earmarked a far-from-insignificant £400m to spend on branch refurbishments this year. Meanwhile, TSB announced impressive levels of customer acquisition in 2014 - half a million new accounts– which, according to Paul Pester, TSB's CEO, was driven by an "appropriate mix of customer access", of which the branch was deemed integral:
"TSB believes the future of banking lies in branches and technology - enabling customers to bank where they want, how they want and when they want".
Indeed, branches remain TSB's most used service channel: 72% of customers have used a branch in the past 3 months; with over a third (36%) solely using branches to access their accounts. 2
So, which of these perspectives on the humble branch seems most viable for the future?
An easy assumption to make would be that the institution's highlighted above are maintaining their branches purely to meet the needs of lower confidence, less tech-savvy and, at the risk of sounding glaringly ageist, older customers wedded to paying-in physical cheques and other antiquated services. To some extent this prejudice is justified: existing data suggests that the affluent and young do indeed tend to exhibit a weaker preference for using physical branches, while it's important to note that 55% of people over 65 in the UK are not online in any real capacity. 3
However, if existing branches were being maintained purely to offer an outmoded experience to a small group of citizens, then such impressive growth or extravagant investment of the sort highlighted above just wouldn't be feasible. So, the alternative argument, then, is that branches do indeed still offer something of real value in the digital age, to customers of all persuasions.
Let's not forget that banks aren't the only institutions whose retail business has been disrupted in the last decade. But by adapting to the digital age, expanding the possibilities of the physical environment and creating seamless interaction with online channels, many traditional bricks and mortar retail businesses have continued to flourish; there's no reason this shouldn't also apply to the banking sector.
It helps that the new generation of millennials and digital natives, far from being repelled by human contact, actually appear to relish the store environment. This creates opportunities for retailers to challenge purely online players, some of which – like eBay and Amazon – are responding by migrating out of their online comfort zone and dipping their toes in the high street. 4
Furthermore, it's undeniable there are some services that are just better experienced in person. Retail stores are still seen as the optimal place to go for customer support, for example, and the same is undoubtedly true for more complex financial products, such as mortgages. It's worth remembering that young, digitally savvy individuals aren't always the most financially confident: they have never had a mortgage, are often laden with debt and just starting to earn a salary - the branch can still play a role for anyone like them who seeks greater support in decision-making.
Taking a broader perspective, as the UK has moved towards an experience-led economy we also shouldn't overlook the impact that positive in-person interactions have in building customer relationships.
The idea that experiential purchases are more satisfying than material purchases has been widely accepted in behavioural sciences circles for a number of years now. In a number of retail environments people have been shown to take more pleasure in buying things if the experience can be blended with something that feels like friendship and gift-exchange.
Cornell doctoral candidate Amit Kumar: "Social interaction is one of the most important determinants of human happiness, so if people are talking with each other, being nice to one another in the line, it's going to be a lot more pleasant experience than if they're being mean to each other which is what's (more) likely to happen when people are waiting for material goods."5
As marketers see it, payment is one of the unfortunate pain-points in a customer relationship which is best anaesthetised with a more social experience. Ideally, the role of money must be "airbrushed out of the picture wherever possible": 6
Airbrushing money out of the picture is naturally going to be a little tricky in a banking environment, but understanding and building the principles of a social experience into branches is likely to generate positive returns in customer relationships.
The US-based Umpqua bank has been doing this for a number of years. In the early 1990s, Umpqua had only six branches. It now has 364 spread across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada and Idaho.
Marketeer Adam Morgan explains that Umpqua has achieved this growth "precisely by not looking and acting anything like a traditional bank", with Umpqua branches the physical and highly visible manifestation of this ethos. 7 Treated as community centres - complete with art exhibitions, yoga classes and "stitch and bitch" sessions (group knitting) - the branches are designed to build customer relationships, leading in turn to a positive uptake of products.
Ray Davis, the Umpqua president, believes branches are vital for bringing in cheap funds through current account deposits, but they also provide the opportunity to market more profitable products. Rather than a soul-sapping experience of queues, paperwork and ballpoint pens attached to chains, cross-selling is easier when customers enjoy visiting the bank.
Continuing this focus on environment and experience, Citi, the US group, has opened over 100 Smart Banking branches across Asia and is now rolling out elsewhere in the world. Bright modern spaces (designed by the same architects as Apple's) these retail branches embrace modern technology and include interactive work benches, media walls and sophisticated ATMs. Critically, though the technological innovations are supported by in-person consulting rooms.
This last point is important: bringing new technology into branches actually helps to free up the staff to spend more time with customers. This is critical: "Delivering winning customer experience has become the single most critical differentiator available to banks in today's commoditised market. In this rapidly changing environment, it is more important than ever for brands to be close to their customers." 8
Branches clearly can and should be a key component of this narrative.
The rapid take-up, growing sophistication and sheer accessibility of digital banking services means customers can have a closer relationship with their bank than ever before. But fundamentally, branches provide customers a choice within this new digital environment: done correctly and with a focus on individual experience, branches are a way to connect with people on a more personal level, combining the human touch while delivering the expected digital age levels of customer service. In many ways then, the branch is the key to building a bank with lots of heart and plenty of soul… which is exactly the vision articulated on the Atom website.
[1] https://www.bba.org.uk/publication/bba-reports/world-of-change-2/
[2] http://www.tsb.co.uk/media/why-branches-matter-in-a-digital-age.pdf
[3] https://www.bai.org/bankingstrategies/article.aspx?Id=51eca256-b2db-47fd-8ca2-f9974ab26c13
[4] http://www.gfk.com/au/news-and-events/press-room/press-releases/Pages/The-Shopper-of-the-Future.aspx
[5] http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/10/buy-experiences/381132/
[6] http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/10/buy-experiences/381132/
[7] Adam Morgan "Eating the big fish: How challenger brands can compete against brand leaders" (2009, p. 223-226)
[8] https://www.bba.org.uk/news/reports/world-of-change/#.VaJ0aPlViko


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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- After surging for five consecutive trading sessions, biotechnology stocks retreated Tuesday, led lower by Advanced Tissue Sciences, which reported an increased quarterly loss and a drop in revenue.
The Amex Biotechnology Index ($BTK) fell 2.9 percent in the afternoon and the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index ($IXBT) dropped 2.7 percent.
The stock of Advanced Tissue Sciences (ATIS) was among the biggest decliners Tuesday. Shares fell 25/32, or 11 percent, to 6 5/16.
La Jolla, Calif.-based Advanced Tissue Sciences reported after the close of regular trading Monday that its second-quarter net loss swelled to $7.4 million, or 12 cents per share, compared to $5.1 million, or 11 cents per share, in last year's second quarter. Second-quarter revenue decreased to $6.3 million from $11.1 million in the year-ago quarter.
Advanced Tissue Sciences said revenue was lower in comparison with last year mainly because the company in the 1999 second quarter received a one-time $4.4 million milestone payment from Smith & Nephew, a business partner.
Other biotechnology shares lost ground Tuesday as well, with shares of bellwethers such as Amgen (AMGN) and Biogen (BGEN) headed lower. Shares of Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based Amgen were down 2 5/8 at 69 1/2 and shares of Cambridge, Mass.-based Biogen shed 1 15/16 to 57 7/8.
At least one analyst suggested that many investors were selling Tuesday to lock in profits from recent gains in biotech stock prices.
Michael Becker, an analyst with Wayne Hummer Investments, a Chicago-based investment firm, said the slide was predictable because the Amex Biotechnology Index was approaching its 52-week high, as were the stocks of a number of companies. After a steep drop in the spring, many investors were grateful for the summer recovery in biotech stocks and decided to sell to realize profits once prices started to get close to 52-week highs again, Becker said.
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Shares of Chiron, which had been on the rise since a strong earnings report last week, fell back Tuesday afternoon. Shares of Chiron (CHIR) were down 1 to 51 5/16.


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Maze of Life
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I see the joy in the making. This makes me think of being a medieval European--or anywhere--crafts person with one massive door to carve in my entire life. Watching art emerge. I picked the same prompt.ReplyDelete
we do create our own path...and often when we come to a turn, we can not see the next, so like a maze we make the best choice and keep moving...ReplyDelete
our path is for sure a mystery! we make it on oour own and there are too many possibilities!ReplyDelete
actually the fact we cannot turn back moves me most... in reality it's a lonely path.. each of us creating a unique one-ReplyDelete
Lovely thoughts Sumana.ReplyDelete
One must go on in life for the goodness one ought to give to oneself. No turning back! Nicely Sumana!ReplyDelete
Interesting idea this prompt. I love what I have read today coming out of it--yours included!ReplyDelete
A motivating poem. Beautiful expression.ReplyDelete
and............we have to go on and on..............................ReplyDelete
walking your maze… I read somewhere that mazes can actually be added to as far as a solution to getting out of them. I thought that was interesting and "walking" makes me think of forging a new path, if necessary.ReplyDelete
We all need a day star. And a night one for those dark moments.ReplyDelete
Good attempt at the triquaine.They're addictive aren't they !ReplyDelete
Life is a maze indeed. Luckily, however, we always find our way.ReplyDelete
Turning back is not an option, stop yes but eventually we must plod on to the end.ReplyDelete
It's a challenge to carve one's path as you are always tempted to turn back ~ReplyDelete
I admire the tight form, smiles ~
We all carve our own path I guess. Sometimes it does seem like a maze but fortunately there are times when the sand is fine and the path clear.ReplyDelete
Not turning back is the key, is it not?ReplyDelete
ah the mystery of life, the challenge of journeying, the image you teamed this poem is certainly a great choiceReplyDelete
have a happy Sunday
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Oh Sumana, I really love the accompanying image. very beautiful!ReplyDelete
This is really nice.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous24 August 2014 at 07:51
so true - we each have our own path to create - and love theending with the day star KReplyDelete
it's interesting to liken life to a maze. and on many aspects, it may be true. :)ReplyDelete
- Anonymous24 August 2014 at 12:43
Tight, precise, and well married to the image. It is good to know that everyone holds the desire to turn back on occasion,ReplyDelete
Love that image too. And your words share much truth...our lives are often like a maze, not knowing what lies ahead...but we forge ahead. Nice.ReplyDelete
Life can be a maze sometimes but hopefully we can find our way and move in the right direction with faith.ReplyDelete
This is beautiful...life is such a maze it seems a miracle many are able to find their way through it.ReplyDelete
Nice, pleasant thoughts, Sumana. If we stop and don't restartReplyDelete
then our path will be ended where it left off? Must keep going.
Each one of us must find our own path to travel. That's the way to finding our true selves. Beautiful poem you have written :)ReplyDelete
Such a unique image and the shape of your poem really compliments it.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous25 August 2014 at 14:33
This is just lovely, Sumana, You deal with karma and destiny in a way that makes one feel guided by a loving hand. K.ReplyDelete
the starry smile and the day star....your words are always magical. loved this poem!ReplyDelete
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Your longest line is my favorite and I enjoy the idea of following a star. Nicely penned!ReplyDelete
I am walking too..ReplyDelete
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Here is just a sampling of the golf-themed opportunities at the 2019 Denver Golf Expo:
· Take a new 2019 club for a swing at Demo Days direct from PGA show, thanks to Lenny's Golf.
(Be sure to take advantage of Lenny's offer of free club fitting at their store!)
· Meet professionals from the PGA, Colorado Golf Association, the Junior Golf Alliance, and the Colorado Women's Golf Association.
· During the 3-day expo, attend one of nearly a dozen free seminars, ranging in topics from swing biomechanics to putting.
· Improve your game at the expo by taking a free golf lesson courtesy of the Co. Section of PGA.
· Stop by over 120 exhibitors booths, including dozens of local golf courses – many offering show-only discounted golf packages.
· Meet (and get to know) your local PGA professionals from those courses.
· Plan your next golf vacation.
· Purchase exclusive show-only deals on equipment, golf vacations, apparel and more.
And that's not all! Included with your admission, attendees may also receive:
· Free parking
· Fore Golf Program: golf 2-for-1's and discounts at South Suburban Parks & Recreation
· Enter to win an amazing grand prize trip! (TBA)
The Denver Golf Expo is also the perfect place to bring your golfing buddies. And with all this under one roof, golfers might just feel a little less remorse that it's still winter and get inspired to get golfing at the first sign of spring.
Make your plans to join us February 8-10 at The Denver Mart.
Denver Golf Expo 2019 Location & Lodging
Denver Mart
451 East 58th Ave.Denver, CO 80216
Headquarters Hotel
The Comfort Inn @ the Mart Call 303-297-1717 to make reservations. Please identify yourself as a Denver Golf Expo attendee to receive the special rate of $109.00 single rate.Room rate includes breakfast and Wifi.**Parking is FREE!**
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In the last few years, with the advent of software-defined networking (SDN), we have seen much-needed innovation in the network to help organizations keep pace with the increasing demands of social, mobile and cloud computing. New technologies, solutions, and companies have entered the market, pushing the boundaries of networking and evolving business models. Yet, all this change has created quite a bit of confusion.
Since the possibilities literally could be endless, understanding what companies are really trying to achieve with these new technologies and narrowing down how they would like to achieve it can help move the industry forward in a productive way. To that end, we have launched an SDN survey to solicit your input into how you see the market and where you would like it to go.
Please take a few minutes to complete our five-question SDN survey to provide a quick snapshot on how you think about some of the new technologies and possibilities. We know your time is valuable, so as a thank you for giving us a moment, you will be given the opportunity to be entered into an online raffle for a chance to win one of five $300 Amazon gift cards as soon as you complete the survey.
This survey is the first in a series we will do around different aspects of the SDN and network functions virtualization (NFV) market. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your perspective and add your voice to the conversation. If you have thoughts beyond the survey, let us know at firstname.lastname@example.com, so we can help keep the dialogue going around issues you care about most.


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So, the rundown on yours truly: I am a sixteen-year-old Seattlite who dreams of someday juggling singing, writing, acting, and spreading the love to the far recesses of the globe! I'm a Leo and quite talkative, I've got about a billion really good friends (most of which are fictional and/or on the internet) and I like to think of myself as outgoing. :P Right, and I like smileys. And sarcasm. And languages (I am (almost) qua-lingual)! I am a writer first and foremost, a crazy teenager second. :)
RIGHT, so, on to the questions! Getting to Know You, part... uh... lost count.
-Where do you write? Anywhere I can. Usually wherever the computer is, which, at any given moment, could be in the dining room or the couch or my room. It changes hands a lot.
-Quick. Go to your writing space, sit down and look to your left. What is the first thing you see? THE KITCHEN! Yeah, I'm on the couch right now. It's very comfortable.
-Favorite time to write? Any time I can write. Usually in the wee hours of the morning when my wonderful insomnia kicks up and my mom's not downstairs to yell at me.
-Drink of choice while writing? Orange soda of any kind. I channel my inner Hardison. (And Spinelli... what is it with hackers and orange soda?)
-When writing, do you listen to music or do you need complete silence? Depends. Like, usually I'll turn on Pandora, and then I get distracted, but then it'll play in the background and I'll just zone out writing. So yeah, depends.
-What was your inspiration for your latest manuscript and where did you find it? Well, my latest manuscript is Way to Kill, which is my 2012 NaNovel. And you're going to think I'm crazy, but I got the idea from the cover I made for it. I have this thing where I find pretty pictures on Google and I want to edit them to make book covers. It turned out that way by total accident, but it looked sooo cool and I suddenly realized that I wanted to write a zombie novel. Not to mention, Riley is a character I usually fall back on for writing exercises, and I was excited to find something that fit her personality.
-What's your most valuable writing tip? Write whenever you can. Procrastination is a writer's greatest weakness-- once it gets going there's no way you'll get something done! WRITE! Even if it's crap, write!
SO, that's me! Nice to meetcha!


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Max and Charlie Carver as Aiden and Ethan -Werewolves-
Ethan and Aiden were twin werewolves and former members of the Alpha Pack. They were originally members of a Pack of infamously brutal werewolves which Ethan described as being killers and their Alpha having been the worst. Their emissary was also dead. The twins were constantly mistreated, abused by all the others; Ethan admitted to them being something like "the bitches" of the Pack. After meeting Deucalion, he taught them how to harness a form where they could merge as one. Once they mastered the skill they proceeded to eliminate each member of the pack, eventually both becoming Alpha werewolves themselves after killing their Alpha together. Out of fealty, and supposedly fear, they joined Deucalion's Alpha pack.
Enrolling at Beacon Hills High in Season 3A, they repeatedly antagonize Isaac and Scott. Ethan is gay and begins pursuing Danny Mahealani, while Aiden begins a liaison with Lydia. Ethan and Aiden initially seduced Danny and Lydia respectively to try and get leverage and information on Scott and his allies, but Ethan's feelings for Danny eventually turn genuine. Aiden insists that his feelings for Lydia are fabricated, though they in fact run deeper than he would like to admit. Ethan's relationship with Danny softens the Alpha to the point where he meets Scott halfway in the episode "Currents" explaining he won't harm Danny, as he realizes that Danny isn't part of Scott's group but now knows that Lydia is. When the Alphas have Derek kill Boyd by hand as per Kali's order, Ethan shows guilt for his actions, which Scott catches onto. Having Lydia distract Aiden, Scott and Stiles confront Ethan for conformation concerning whether or not the Darach could have been an emissary to any one of them in "The Girl Who Knew Too Much". Ethan relays their story to them, explaining how they owe Deucalion and lets them know that Morrell, Deucalion's emissary, was the only emissary spared. Ethan betrays the Alpha Pack in the mid-Season 3 finale, "Lunar Ellipse", to help Derek and Cora escape from Kali, enlisting Lydia's help and Aiden is quick to join his brother turning on Kali when she threatens Lydia. Unexpectedly, this confrontation is interrupted by the arrival of Jennifer Blake, whom is the Darach. The twins fight Jennifer in separate one-on-one duels, but ultimately decide to merge into their super-werewolf form when they are overpowered and Kali is killed. Still they prove unsuccessful, when Jennifer snaps their merged form's neck and appear dead. Minutes later, they demerge as individuals, barely alive. Fortunately, Lydia and Cora get them to Deaton, who helps save their lives.
In Season 3B, they've lost their Alpha status and their talent to merge into their super-werewolf form in their feat to survive Jennifer's attack on them, so they disappear for a couple of weeks, with Ethan apparently breaking up with Danny, though Lydia keeps in contact with Aiden. In "Galvanize", they say they need to join a new Pack as they are now Omegas and enemies will come for them because of their time as part of Deucalion's fearsome Alpha pack. They come to ask Scott to join his Pack. Isaac and Stiles are vehemently against this and Scott says no as they don't trust them, particularly because of their part in Boyd's murder. Later, they decide to re-enroll in high school. Aiden continues his physical relationship with Lydia but she eventually states that she helps to save lives, while all she sees is how he helped kill Boyd saying he's a 'bad guy' not just a 'bad boy'. Aiden shows genuine guilt for this. Ethan, meanwhile catches Danny making out with his ex-boyfriend and appears hurt. To make a fresh start and earn Scott's trust the twins help out with threats such as finding the serial killer William Barrow, combating the Oni, where they are both "tagged" by the said demons and helping out with the chaos caused by Stiles under the Nogitsune's possession. In the Season 3B finale, "The Divine Move" after events take a turn for the worse with Alison's death and the Nogitsune takes control of the Oni, the twins consider the idea to run. Derek scolds them and tells them they have to fight for Scott's cause of protecting people instead of fighting for Scott himself if they wish for redemption and become part of his pack. They assist Derek in fighting the Nogitsune and the Oni. After a prolonged altercation, they are saved by Chris Argent, who begins to destroy the Oni with Allison's silver-tipped arrows. Aiden destroys an Oni with a silver arrowhead, only to be fatally stabbed himself. Bleeding heavily and dying, Aiden is held in Derek's arms while Ethan cries over him. Aiden tearfully states that Lydia will have a hard time thinking he became a 'good guy', but Derek reassures he will tell her himself. After passing away, Aiden's death is "felt" by Lydia, which deeply saddens her. With the loss of his brother, Ethan decides to leave Beacon Hills. Danny breaks up with him instead and reveals that he knows Ethan is a werewolf, which shocks the latter. He then gives Ethan a kiss goodbye.
Ethan and Aiden are the first twin werewolves to appear in the series. The twins had a talent to sense when the other is in pain and have the power to physically merge their bodies into a single more powerful werewolf form. However, when Jennifer Blake killed their "super-werewolf" form, their feat to survive as individuals cost them their Alpha status and their ability to merge, and their werewolf eye colour changed to blue, as a sign they've killed innocents, as Ethan had confirmed the two of them to have killed their original Alpha werewolf in their merged form. Personality-wise, Ethan is calm, reserved, calculating, passive and shows remorse for his actions, as while Aiden was impulsive, aggressive, cocky, spontaneous and prone to violence. Both twins have a sense of honor as they followed Deucalion after he helped them fight back against their abusers in their original pack, and they both show guilt for their actions against Scott's circle of allies.


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A Letter from Haylie A young woman recalls her experience on The Institutes Program and how it changed her life Haylie writes a letter to her family. Dear Family and Friends, I am writing to thank you for all of your help with overcoming my brain injury. For the last couple of years I have made a lot of progress and I don't think of myself as brain-injured anymore.Read more
Ivan says "Anything you can't do is really only something you can't do yet" Ivan was born after an induced labor, in which forceps were used to speed his delivery. His umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. He was jaundiced, and doctors found cephalohematomas on both sides of his head. At first, Ivan seemed to be fine, and he was sent home. He was a very quiet baby – he almost never cried and spent most of the day sleeping.Read more
Five Tips To Help You Catch Up 1. Provide stimulation and opportunity on purpose not by accident A birth a newborn baby is functionally blind, deaf, and insensate. These sensory pathways grow and develop based upon stimulation. The sensory pathways grow when appropriate visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation is given with the proper frequency, intensity, and duration. As an example, the newborn baby usually has a less than perfect light reflex.Read more
Hurt Kids – Jacob's Success Story We see many hurt kids at The Institutes and Jacob was one of them. Jacob was born three months prematurely. He spent the first six months of his life in the Neonatal Intensive Care unit fighting for his life, along with his devoted parents. He underwent nine surgeries at this time. At one year of age, Jacob was blind, deaf and immobile. Here is Jacob after four months of his IAHP home treatment program:Read more
Everyone knows someone who has a child with a problem. Parents who have a child with a learning problem are desperate for information. When a parent of a child with a learning problem contacts The Institutes, the questions he or she asks are usually the same ones that are asked over and over again. We have chosen some of the most common questions and their answers in the hope that the parents of these children can learn more about the brain and the most effective means of treating the brain.Read more


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for this year's soundwalk event, i wanted to take people back to simpler times with a rocking chair, a porch (unobtained), crickets and a bug zapper. thanks to kamran for the blue lightbulb and kim for the use of the rocking chair.
fresh from my hands and ears - soundwalk 2010 installation
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Local Arby's debuts brand new look, celebrates with tons of FREE food and events
Date(s) – 01/09/2018 – 01/22/2018
11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Phoenix Arby's Debuts Full Remodel
New "INSPIRE" Store Model Evokes Nostalgia With Modern Twists
Arby's, located at 835 East Bell Road debuts their new look this December and is celebrating with a week of prizes, free food, kid-friendly activities and more during the first week of January.
The remodel includes a full change to the dining room, from floor to ceiling. Arby's has designated this style of remodel the "INSPIRE." Every fixture is brand new, and include modern wood plank floor tiles, chandeliers, "Edison" style light fixtures, pounded metal and other wood elements.
The Bell Road store is the fifth in Arizona to undergo a makeover (Prescott, Sun City, 24th and Thomas and Payson led the way). More locations around the state will see similar changes in months to come.
Customers will enjoy two weeks of free sandwiches starting Jan. 2 at this location only. Free sandwiches include Roast Beef and cheddar, Roast Beef or Chicken. (Limit one per customer during two-week time period, offer ends January 15).
The 8th and Bell location will also feature the following promotions Jan. 2-6:
Free turnovers Wed. through Sat. (Jan. 3-6) for dine-in customers, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Free Food For 1 Year Contest—enter in store to win (1 combo meal per month for a year, must be 18 or older to enter, available at this store only)
Games for kids, Face Painting, Live Steel Drum Band on Fri. Jan. 5 from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Bounce House, Games for kids, Face Painting, Live Steel Drum Band and more on Sat., Jan. 6. From 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Roast beef sandwich eating contest, 11:00 a.m., Sat. Jan. 6


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Allure is a dinner service designed with a genuine feel for refinement,
by ceramic artist Olivier Gagnère who has drawn on original and distinctive Gien features for this study.
Allure, a state-of-the-art tribute to the heritage and craftsmanship of Gien.


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Make It Simple - Vote Kimple
Candidate for the People
Fundamentals to improve Congress:
- Prioritize People First versus Congress' current Party First arrogance
- Lead By Example versus Congress' current Management By Fear approach
- Vote Sensibly versus Congress' current Party Line Voting practice
Implementing these tenets will induce our elected officials to work for the citizens of our great country. This simple plan can be started with one individual. New Jersey has the opportunity to put that person in place this November. Make It Simple – Vote Kimple. He will make sure people are the priority. He will lead by example. He will vote sensibly on legislation.
New Jersey's strategic location between the capital Philadelphia and the major port of New York enabled New Jersey to play a pivotal role in gaining our country's independence. Major battles were fought and won on our soil. General Washington trained his army and endured hard winters here. New Jersey was the third state to ratify the new U.S. Constitution and thereby join the Union. New Jersey can lead once again and show the country how to Make It Simple, changing Congress to work for the people.
Considerable lack of confidence, distrust of Congress, extremely low approval ratings, constant gridlock, low integrity, lack of ethical standards, and party line voting have created a lack of leadership. This leadership void is doing harm to the people of New Jersey in the form of a degrading infrastructure, fiscal irresponsibility, and security & safety concerns. These hardships will force future generations to bear the burden of resolving today's problems.
Witnessing the failure of our elected officials and the downward spiral of the two party system, Kevin can no longer sit back but must act. Our founding fathers envisioned elected officials to step up and serve for a limited time. Self-serving career politicians and the private organizations known as the Democratic and Republican "parties" have commandeered our governing institutions to the detriment of the people. The polarized political gridlock has now turned to dysfunction with no solutions being implemented to improve our society.
Genuine leadership is required to turn dysfunction into meaningful solutions. Smart solutions in Washington can be found, created, and developed. Kevin Kimple can provide the leadership needed to move Congress back towards serving the people, providing a supportive environment for growth, creating a secure society, and instilling confidence that our government is, again, of the people, by the people, and for the people.
Kevin Kimple is seeking to become your public official, not a political figure. Not being bound by a political party agenda but illustrating leadership by setting the example to solve the problems in today's society with analytical troubleshooting, planning, and fiscal responsibility for the future. New Jersey can lead the country once again by showing how to break the restraints of the private organizations that have taken control of our legislative branch of the government.
Make It Simple – Vote Kimple for U.S. Senate.


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Beverly Hills School Program (3)
May 16, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
This is a smaller school program. We need about 5-6 bodies to pull this one off. Please contact Shane if you help out on this.
1, 2, 3, – Event priority for attendance by the Unit.
LH – Living History event – no battles
SP – School Program
TBA – Actual date still to be announced.
Event schedules are subject to change – Unit Command will update in as timely a manner as possible.
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Snow Melting
How Melters Work:
Although there are different Melter manufacturers with differing technology, the basic principles of the machines are the same. Each Melter has a large-volume tub of water that is heated by large, but efficient burners. The snow is loaded into the tub and the heat of the water along with the turbulence provided by jets melts the snow. The melted snow displaces the existing water and exits the tub via an overflow pipe. The water then drains away as it naturally would by way of storm sewers.
Benefits of Melting Snow:
Although there are many benefits to melting snow, it is not meant for every application. The benefits of Snow Melters are realized in situations dealing with large volumes of snow such as large parking areas. These areas tend to be very busy with cars and pedestrians. Cars, pedestrians and many pieces of heavy equipment moving from one end of the parking lot to another is a recipe for disaster. Traditionally, the only safe way to remove snow under these conditions would be to wait until after hours when cars and pedestrians are safely out of the way. Snow melting, on the other hand, requires only a melter and a loader, substantially reducing the amount of equipment needed to accomplish the same job. Melters are stationary units that can be loaded close to the pile by a loader, allowing the rest of the parking lot to operate as usual, safely free of construction traffic. The absence of heavier machinery convoys also eliminates heavy loads across parking lots that can lead to high maintenance costs.


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Low-Fat Diets: The Good, The Bad, and the Facts.
There's a lot of 'buzz' about low-fat diets these days. Some people say they're the healthiest way to go. Other people say that 'low-fat' diets are the reason our country has such a weight problem.
Both statements are true.
A true low-fat diet is a diet that consists of anywhere from 12-20% fat - and that fat comes from whole-food, plant-based sources (nuts, avocados, seeds, olives). There is minimal to no added oil in the diet, and there are lots of vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, beans, fruits, and sea vegetables. THIS is a healthy low-fat diet.
The people who blame 'low-fat' diets as the root of all our health ills, do so because, historically, low-fat 'diet' foods have been processed, refined, and loaded with sugar in order to make them more palatable. Those kinds of 'foods' were made in a lab somewhere - and they barely even classify as FOOD! Processed low-fat diet foods and diet drinks also tend to contain artificial sweeteners and flavorings that simply have no reasonable, rational place inside your body. I mean - come on.
In addition, in the past, when people attempted a 'low-fat' diet they would load up on junky carbs - like white pastas, white breads, bagels, muffins, and potatoes - because, technically, those foods are fat-free.
So - sure - your diet may have been low in fat, but it was HIGH in lots of other things (sugar and refined grains) that will absolutely make you gain weight, raise your cholesterol, make you insulin resistant (bad news) - and will throw your system way out of whack.
There's no point in eating 'low-fat' if, instead, you're going to eat high-sugar, high-chemical, or high-yuck.
Nobody who advocates a true, healthy, plant-based low-fat diet would actually include refined grains and processed low-fat cakes and cookies as part of the plan.
By all means, eat fat. Your body needs it - and it's often very delicious! But seek to eat fat that comes in its whole-food, plant-based form. Skip the oils and animal fat - and definitely skip the processed, sugary, packaged 'low-fat' foods.
A whole foods, plant-based, oil-free diet will give you all the healthy fat you need!


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Good job on your GMETRIX modules moving towards Microsoft Certification!!!!!!!!
Microsoft Certification – You should log in to GMETRIX and work on your modules with any "down time" you have in class. Modules 4-6 are due by Friday, March 17th
Leadership Interview Project will be due Monday, February 27th
Focus: Leadership, Motivation, Microsoft Word Lessons, Restaurant Simulation
Monday: Leadership – Bellringer: Who is someone you believe to be a strong leader? What is one STRONG leadership quality they possess? – Leadership vocabulary (create a table in MS Word) – Leading On and Off the Court (Coach Carter), Finish your Letterhead from Friday, Discussion about Leadership Interview
Tuesday: Leadership – Bellringer: gcflearnfree.org – lesson on bulleted lists, leadership quotes, Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership with Guided Notes – You and a partner will create a mini poster (handout given in class), work on your leadership vocabulary
Wednesday: MOS Certification – Leadership quotes, Soft skills Lesson – Character, GMETRIX
Thursday: Leadership – Microsoft Word Ribbon Location Scavenger Hunt, Four Types of Leadership Styles in Business with Questions, work on your leadership vocabulary
Friday: Restaurant Simulation – Soft skills Lesson – Elevator Etiquette, Restaurant Help Wanted Flyers, Mini Lesson on creating tables and forms in Microsoft Word


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From Fire and Fear to Ashes and Recovery: Maps of the Lake, Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Fires
One week after the sun rose on neighborhoods filled with fire where 40 people lost their lives, light spreads over a much calmer California. Over the weekend, firefighters quenched the flames in a number of areas and many of the 100,000 evacuees from this week have been allowed to return–some to home, some to piles of toxic ashes.
Overview of the fires in Lake and Mendocino Counties:
The Sulphur Fire is 85% contained and firefighters are mostly doing mop-up now.
Since yesterday there has been very little growth on the Redwood Valley Fire–and that all occurred towards the northeast corner of the fire. It is at roughly 35,800 acres and is 50% contained. The area near the Van Arsdale Reservoir has the hottest fires, according to the maps that came out of last night's flight. At this point, only 75 structures are considered threatened which is down considerably from the 1000 threatened on Friday.
The weather is still not on the firefighters' side for the next few days. It is predicted to be dry and warm with light winds. However, there will be increasing moisture on Wednesday with a 30% chance of rain on Thursday.
MAPS of the Wine Country Fires:
Below are the most recent maps available as of 8 a.m. Monday morning. Click on the thumbnail images of each map to be taken to a pdf. Usually, in the lower right-hand corner of each expanded map, you can see the time and date that the information to create each map was collected.
The Mendocino/Lake Complex:
We also have a KMZ file of the Mendocino and Lake fires that can be viewed in Google Earth if you have access: 20171016_MendocinoLakeComplex_IR
Below is today's fact sheet on the Sulphur and Redwood Fires.:10-16-17 PM Quick Update
The Central LNU Complex in Sonoma:
We also have a KMZ file of the entire Central LNU Complex which includes the Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa that can be viewed in Google Earth if you have access: 20171016_Central_LNU_Complex_IRMap
The Southern LNU Complex in Napa County:
We also have a KMZ file of the entire Southern LNU Complex which includes the Atlas Fire that can be viewed in Google Earth if you have access:20171016_Atlas_IR
Help for those affected by the fires:
Other Useful Links:
More Information on the October Fires–from the earliest story at the top to the most recent at the bottom: Note: the link list was getting too long so we've eliminated the earliest stories. However, click on one of the early links below to see a list of stories from the beginning of the fires.
- 8 Confirmed Dead in Mendocino Lake Complex, More Fatalities Expected, Dangerous Fire Conditions Starting Tomorrow
- 31 Confirmed Dead in Wildfires That Broke Out Earlier This Week: Maps
- Three of Those Dead in the Redwood Fire Identified
- Some Communities Evacuated in the Redwood Fire Allowed to Head Home
- Mendocino Sheriff Warns, Phone Scammers Trying to Get Personal Info From Donors Seeking to Help Fire Victims
- SoHum Friends Moved to Santa Rosa; Can You Help Get in Touch With Them After the Fire? Asks Reader
- Body Cam Footage From an Officer in Sonoma County as He Rushed to Evacuate People While Flames Engulfed Their Homes
- Maps, Photos, Numbers for the Mendocino, Napa, and Sonoma Fires: Three Are Now in the Top 20 Deadliest in California History
- [UPDATE: Other Important Information for Evacuees] Some Evacuation Orders Lifted in Redwood Valley; Repopulation Begins at Noon
- (Audio) Local Songwriters Dedicate Song 'When California Burns' to People Affected by Fires
- Firefighters' Video of Santa Rosa Burning