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This article is part of our DraftKings Fantasy Soccer series.
- 10:00 am: Burnley vs. West Ham United
- 10:00 am: Newcastle United vs. AFC Bournemouth
- 10:00 am: Southampton vs. Everton
- 10:00 am: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Sheffield United
- 12:30 pm: Leicester City vs. Arsenal
For detailed stats and odds, check out the DraftKings Fantasy Soccer: Saturday EPL Cheat Sheet.
James Maddison, LEI v. ARS ($9,900): I usually start the slate discussion with forwards because it's not always easy to fill those with strong floor players for cash games, and while that is also the case for Saturday's five-game slate, I think it's important to start with why the forward discussion is so difficult. Maddison is one of a number of high-priced midfielders who are in very good spots, and while there are cheaper options who are decent fantasy scorers, DraftKings is making us pay up for consistently high floors. Usually one who relies on creating chances and taking shots, Maddison has actually scored a goal in three of his last five Premier League games, which has helped him extend his streak to 10 consecutive games with at least 12.2 fantasy points this season. The price feels a bit high because he's playing Arsenal, but Leicester are actually the second-biggest favorite on the slate and we don't have to worry about him possibly not starting the late game.
Ryan Fraser, BOU at NEW ($8,500): You could try to make the argument that Fraser is a bit overpriced based on Bournemouth being away, but his role on set pieces keeps him very much in the conversation, especially against a Newcastle side that's conceded the most crosses per game among teams on the slate. He has scored double-digit fantasy points in all but two starts this season, which coincidentally came against both Manchester clubs at Vitality Stadium, and Bournemouth are barely underdogs Saturday. Paying up for Maddison and then Fraser makes it really tough to add another high-floor midfielder unless you pay down at both forward spots (more on that later), so it'll be tough to also fit in Robert Snodgrass ($7,700), who has dominated West Ham's set pieces recently, helping him to 31 crosses and seven shots assists in the past two games, a span that also saw him score a goal on two shots in each game. Burnley haven't been the fantasy-point sieve they were last season, but Snodgrass' price could make him more attractive for some over Fraser in cash games. And despite the better matchup at home against Sheffield United, I find it hard to justify paying $7,900 for Christian Eriksen given how unproductive and unreliable he's been for Spurs this season. If anything Giovani Lo Celso ($6,500) makes more sense after he took set pieces for them in their Champions League victory away to Crvena zvezda on Wednesday.
James Ward-Prowse, SOU v. EVE ($5,700): Ward-Prowse has been a bit of an afterthought this season because Southampton haven't been that good, but he remains their primary set-piece taker, and he's shown a solid floor from crosses, shots and shots assisted in the right matchups. Southampton are actually home underdogs, but it's not by an overwhelming margin and Everton haven't been impressive by any means. The lower salary makes Ward-Prowse fit for those who pay up for other midfielders or forwards, so there's a path to some ownership. If you don't want to rely on Southampton's set pieces, you could pay a bit more for Newcastle's, with Jonjo Shelvey ($5,900) having a solid matchup at home against Bournemouth. However, you could also save a little money and roster the guy who is actually scoring more consistent fantasy points for them, Allan Saint-Maximin ($5,300), who scored at least 7.1 in each of the last three games thanks to a combination of shots, chances created and fouls drawn. He's still likely a bit expensive for those who are paying up for two high-priced midfielders and an upper-tier forward, but going lower forces you into the defensive midfielder world occupied by guys like Isaac Hayden ($3,400), Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg ($3,300) and Matteo Guendouzi ($3,700), though Ryan Sessegnon ($4,300) could be worth a gamble if he gets his first start for Spurs this weekend, at least for those who can't get up to Ashley Westwood ($4,800).
Nicolas Pepe, ARS at LEI ($8,000): The likely injury absence of Dani Ceballos ($6,100, midfielder) could allow Pepe to get a majority of set pieces for Arsenal, though they are away underdogs and he's not the cheapest option out there. Additionally, if Mesut Ozil ($5,300, midfielder) starts then he's likely to take opportunities away from Pepe too. Rostering Pepe, whose spot in the starting XI is definitely not guaranteed and he comes with the added risk of playing in the late game, means you're making the choice to focus on Arsenal and not Everton, who has Richarlison ($8,800) and Gylfi Sigurdsson ($9,100) available. Sigurdsson's floor is no longer higher than Richarlison's, even with a share of set pieces, and it's a bit puzzling that he's more expensive unless that's simply the tax of being their designated penalty taker. However, with a much better Everton cash-game option at defender, who is also much cheaper, it's tough to justify either Richarlison or Sigurdsson in those types of contests. Then again, GPP players should probably focus on the other side of the Arsenal match, though Jamie Vardy ($9,500) as the second-most expensive forward on the slate is a bit tough to swallow, especially when you can get Son Heung-Min ($9,200) of Tottenham for slightly less.
Miguel Almiron, NEW v. BOU ($5,000): He's still without a Premier League goal or assist, but Almiron is firmly back on the cash-game radar with a price that was pushed down because of a lack of production, but it's starting to come back. He still doesn't have a role on set pieces, but he's been taking more shots recently while drawing fouls and creating chances, and a $5,000 salary on this slate will be super helpful in a forward slot. The matchup against Bournemouth is also solid, as they've allowed the third-most shots and second-most chances created among teams on the slate. If you're worried about Almiron, you can pay a little less for a similar player in Southampton's Nathan Redmond ($4,700), who has been hovering around seven floor points over the past seven Premier League games, all without a role on set pieces. The home match against Everton isn't as easy as what Almiron has, but Redmond does enough to make value.
Ashley Barnes, BUR v. WHU ($5,400): Barnes' price continues to be low thanks to his lack of goal-scoring, but he has been taking shots recently and Burnley are favored at home and have the third-highest implied goal total on the slate. He could even get some cash-game consideration, though he's probably better off in GPPs. There are higher-priced forwards worthy of GPP thoughts (like always), but Barnes' price range includes other solid darts like Joshua King ($5,900), Danny Ings ($5,200) and Lys Mousset ($5,800).
Lucas Digne, EVE at SOU ($7,200): Digne is by far the most expensive defender on the slate, but he also has by far the highest floor. In fact, only Maddison is in the conversation for the highest floor on the slate, and he doesn't have the benefit of a clean sheet bonus if his team shuts out his opponent. It always feels wrong to pay this much for a defender, but Digne would be an easy play even if he was a midfielder, having scored more than 10.0 fantasy points in every match this season except against Manchester City when he had 8.3. You could always fade Digne in cash games, but you have to go in understanding that you're fading the player with the clearest path to reliably high fantasy points.
Diego Rico, BOU at NEW ($5,800): Rico's price is in the usual range for the most expensive defender on a slate, though Digne is actually the only one who costs more and we've already discussed why. Despite the return of Fraser on a lot of set pieces, Rico continues to be a great attacking fullback, scoring at least 9.2 fantasy points in every start this season. The clean sheet is in play, albeit unlikely, though we shouldn't ignore that Bournemouth have three consecutive clean sheets while Newcastle have one game this season with multiple goals, including four times getting shut out. Based on the midfielders who are priced around Rico, you can understand why it might be easier to just roster Digne and Rico and then pay down elsewhere.
Cedric Soares, SOU v. EVE ($3,700): Cedric has fully recovered from a calf injury that has held him out for more than a month, so his spot in the starting XI can't be assumed, even if he was a regular starter before the absence. With Ryan Bertrand suspended, Southampton could use Cedric in a more attacking role to make up for the lack of crosses coming from the other wing, though at his price we don't need a whole lot of attacking work since he's been winning enough tackles and intercepting enough passes that even three or four crosses is probably enough. Teammate Yan Valery ($3,500) could also be an option in this range if he starts, though we've seen enough of him to know he won't attack quite as much as Cedric. If you don't want to trust Southampton, Burnley's Matthew Lowton is only $3,600 and has scored more than six points in all but two of his 10 starts this season.
Dean Henderson, SHU at TOT ($3,900): If you're not rostering Tottenham attackers, it makes plenty of sense to roll the dice with Henderson, who is the cheapest goalkeeper on the slate and has scored at least nine fantasy points in five of his last seven games. He hasn't conceded multiple goals in a game since August, and while Spurs come in after a 4-0 drubbing of Crvena zvzeda, we should note that they haven't scored multiple goals in a Premier League match since Oct. 1 against Manchester United.


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Last week, we attended Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2019 in Houston, TX. With over 60,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibiting companies, OTC is the world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources. The 2019 conference was extra special because it was the 50th anniversary of OTC. This massive international event covers oil and gas industries and is expanding to include marine renewable energy industries.
Underwater surveys for both base-line and post-construction surveys are an important part of offshore energy operations. Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs), like the Iver, are well equipped to complete UXO, bathymetric, pipeline and transmission line surveys. Compared to the more traditional survey methods of autonomous/manned surface vessels and remotely operated vehicles, UUVs are able to significantly reduce operational costs, reduce risk and improve survey results.
Offshore wind energy farms are growing globally at a record pace. The US Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) granted $450 million in offshore wind farm lease opportunities in 2018 alone and more are planned for 2019 and beyond. It is estimated that by 2030 global wind energy will have grown to over 150GW of installed capacity representing an economy of over $230-billion. UUVs are well suited to scale with this massive growth providing unprecedented operational savings and results for the worlds renewable energy providers.
We look forward to participating in OTC 2020!

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Venice has been no stranger to the effect of having no permanent regulations in place on medical marijuana dispensaries in the City of Los Angeles.
The city attorney's office is currently presenting its proposed draft ordinance establishing permanent regulations on the cultivation of marijuana for medical purposes. In 2007 the city adopted an interim control ordinance, a temporary moratorium on new medical marijuana dispensaries, as it worked to develop a permanent ordinance but over 500 dispensaries or collectives are estimated to have been established throughout the city during that time.
City officials argue that many of the dispensaries have opened after applying for hardship exemptions which allow exceptions from the moratorium if an established hardship is found. The proliferation of such facilities throughout the city has presented the risk of unlawful cultivation, sale or illegal use of marijuana for non-medical purposes, according to the city attorney's office.
Some news reports have indicated that an estimated 25 stores in Venice are either distributing medical marijuana to registered members of the collectives or have applied for a license to do so. The number of dispensaries believed to be currently operating in Los Angeles is estimated between 800 and 1,000, city attorney spokeswoman Jane Usher said.
Both City Attorney Carmen Trutanich and Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley have indicated that they intend to crack down on dispensaries that distribute medical marijunana for profit.
With the city in the process of proposing its draft ordinance, the Venice Neighborhood Council organized a town hall meeting Thursday, November 5th to allow community members to offer input on how they feel city dispensaries should be regulated. Council members noted that the discussion was "timely" because city officials are currently reviewing the law and it enabled residents to give recommendations on the facilities.
"It is likely that what we say at the town hall will influence the city's direction on medical marijuana," council President Mike Newhouse, who moderated the meeting, said prior to the event.
More than 100 people came out to the meeting, which included Usher of the city attorney's office and representatives of City Councilman Bill Rosendahl. Audience members addressed a variety of issues, such as specific ordinance regulations, the number of dispensaries, how close they should be to each other and how close they should be to schools and religious institutions.
When Newhouse asked the audience who opposed legalizing marijuana, not one person raised a hand. Although it was apparent that most were in favor of the right to cultivate marijuana for medical use, many differed on the way stores should operate.
"Within those folks there was a lot of diversity on how (the dispensaries) should operate," Newhouse said.
Arturo Pina, Venice deputy for Rosendahl, told the town hall audience that the councilman has been a strong advocate for a patient's right to access medical marijuana but he also wants to ensure that dispensaries are regulated, taxed and subject to certain planning guidelines.
Usher acknowledged that crafting the proposed ordinance has been a challenge for city attorneys and they encourage public comments.
"It's been quite a predicament to try to write it correctly," Usher told the meeting attendees.
Some representatives of collectives said they want to ensure that the city considers the concerns of patients who need to access marijuana for medical ailments.
"We see an attempt to drive medical marijuana away from the patients and in the ground," said James Shaw of Venice. "We're looking out for the interests of all medical marijuana patients."
When asked if there should be a limit on the number of facilities operating, some people said that the market will determine how many are able to remain. Resident Jim Smith said the number of dispensaries should be chosen based on how many patients there are in the community.
Others took issue with the proposed provision that medical marijuana should be cultivated on site, saying that it poses a security risk or the city doesn't "make people go to Bakersfield for their tomatoes."
Some also expressed opposition to a provision limiting dispensaries at least 1,000 feet from each other and school sites, arguing that would leave few places to operate a facility. Venice Neighborhood Council Vice President Linda Lucks suggested that as a model, the city consider the ordinance regulating strip clubs and adult bookstores to at least 500 feet of schools and parks.
The neighborhood council plans to incorporate the town hall comments into a position of the advisory board on the city's draft ordinance at its meeting Tuesday, November 17th. The council will also consider a proposed community impact statement that approves of dispensary regulations but disagrees with the "overly burdensome approach" of the draft ordinance.


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The girls and I decided to take a trip to Georgia to visit friends. It was an absolute whirlwind. I planned the trip as best as I could to see as many people in three days as I could without losing my mind. I think it went well except I would have loved more time with each individual person to hear more about what has been going on with them. Four of the families had moved to new homes, so it was fun to see where they lived now. A huge mistake was not planning a couple of hours to wander Woodstock Market, my favorite place to shop! Cannot believe I didn't plan for that stop. ugh.
Here are some photos:
Nellie was a great host for us and several other girls that stayed the night. I love all of these people!
The next morning I drove to Woodstock and can I just say, I DO NOT MISS THE TRAFFIC ONE IOTA. THIS IS SERIOUSLY CRAZY.
We ate at Crave with lots of folks. All the kids had grown like weeds. I guess that is what happens when you stay away for over a year. Wow! Half-grown kids, for sure.
Then, we hung out with Melissa. She still lives in our old neighborhood, so we drove past our old house. It looks exactly the same from the outside, besides the Michigan flag. Mack would have been so embarrassed.
Then, for dinner we met up with friends we've known for many, many years. Their new house was amazing! And dinner was delicious, too. But nothing beats the great conversation.
By the end of this night I was EXHAUSTED. Having so much fun wore me out. So after a good night's sleep at the Dutton's house, we were ready for another fun day of visiting.
I spent time with Felicia on her birthday and got to see her new, beautiful home!
Then, I stopped by Stephanie's home that is being built. It's amazing! I am so happy for them.
And then we went to The Anderson's house and saw how beautifully she had decorated their new home situated in a calm cul-de-sac. I was thoroughly impressed with her freshly painted white cabinets. So much so that someone is coming to paint mine next week. It looked amazing.
And after that, we collapsed into bed yet again at the Dutton's house. And I woke up and said goodbye to Stephanie, our longest-time friend from Woodstock–pre-house, pre-babies. I almost cry every time I have said bye to her….thankful for long-time friends who knows us well and love us anyway.
We stopped at J. Christopher to meet Shana, my longtime friend. And I am so glad I did. It is always good to be with her.
And then after four or so hours we made it back home. Back to Charlotte, NC. We spotted the skyline we've grown to love and admire, and I couldn't help but thank the Lord for how He watches over our journeying here on this earth. We are approaching two years since our move here, and I can honestly say that I am glad we are here. The Lord has been so faithful to me, so personal to me and taught me so much. I can't put it all into words yet, but I hope to attempt that one day soon.
Woodstock friends, thank you for your welcoming spirit and love for our family. For how you altered your schedules to work us into them and how many awesome memories we have with each of you (& many more that aren't pictured and that I hope won't be angry with me). Come see us in Charlotte any time!


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First Security Bank of Utah v. P. Demiris Iphegenea et al : Reply Brief of Appellant and Answer Brief of Cross Respondent
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Reply Brief
Publication Date
Original Brief submitted to the Utah Supreme Court; funding for digitization provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Utah State Library, and sponsored by the S.J. Quinney Law Library; machine-generated OCR, may contain errors.
David K. Watkiss; Nathan J. Fullmer; D. F. Wilkins; Attorney for Appellants and Cross-Respondents;
Public record document (some rights may be reserved).
Recommended Citation
Reply Brief, First Security Bank of Utah v. Iphegenea, No. 8982 (Utah Supreme Court, 1959).


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Procedures frequently performed by Dr. Reis
Liposuction, Tummy Tuck and Mommy Makeover
New mothers are often plagued by excess fat around the abdominal area, a looser lower abdominal wall causing a "pooch", sagging skin of the abdomen and sometimes upper thighs, deflated breasts that have fallen compared to before, stretch marks, and spider veins. This affects not only the women's physical appearance but also their mental wellbeing. Women complain of such issues as anxiety, fatigue, depression, and a decreased libido as a result. All these factors can hinder your ability to enjoy life.
Luckily, due to the advancement in technology, there are procedures that can address all of these issues and concerns. For instance, you can now get liposuction awake under local anesthesia in the office in just a few minutes.
Liposuction is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. With liposuction, unwanted or excess fat is removed from the targeted areas to contour the body. Some common areas are the abdomen, chest, neck, arms, and even the legs. Liposuction can be done on its own or in conjunction with other procedures such as a tummy tuck, breast augmentation or combined with other body contouring procedures.
Unlike many fad procedures that use freezing, heat, lasers or radiofrequency to reduce fat, liposuction has immediate results, reliable and predictable outcomes, minimal complications, and is often less expensive than multiple non-invasive procedures typically required to see any results. We actually frequently perform liposuction on patients that have undergone these other non-invasive procedures who are unhappy with their results or even have contour deformities and "shark bites" as a result of these non-invasive fat reduction procedures.
An abdominoplasty is the medical term for a tummy tuck. Unwanted fat and skin, due to pregnancy, trauma, or the general stresses of life, are removed from the lower abdomen to achieve a flatter, slimmer stomach.
The goals of a tummy tuck are threefold:
1. Reduce excess skin and laxity from the lower part of the abdomen
2. Tighten the abdominal wall deeper to restore the narrower abdomen that tapers out at the level of the hips
3. Remove excess fat from the upper abdomen, waistline, love handles and lower back with liposuction.
The fundamental most important part of a tummy tuck is tightening the deeper abdominal wall which becomes stretched during pregnancy or weight gain, in a fashion very similar to tying up your shoes or tightening a corset. Every patient is different and based on your unique anatomy and goals, requires a custom-tailored approach to cosmetic surgery. A tummy tuck can be done through many different incision patterns and lengths and some patients are even ideal candidates for a mini tummy tuck, which uses an incision not much longer than a C-section incision.
Although parenthood is one of the greatest pleasures and joys in life, almost every mother wants to restore their pre-pregnancy body. Even with the incredible amount of hard work and discipline it takes to diet and exercise to regain your pre-pregnancy weight, it's never possible to restore the tightness of the abdominal skin, the contour or the lower abdomen, and the shape and position of the breasts with diet and exercise alone. This is because although your skin and tissues are remarkably elastic and stretch to accommodate all of the changes of pregnancy, they are limited in how much they can contract back and never reach the pre-pregnancy levels.
Fortunately, through a mommy makeover procedure, you can achieve this. Mommy makeovers combine multiple procedures at once to achieve the desired results. These combination procedures may include breast augmentation, breast lift, buttock augmentation, liposuction, tummy tuck, and even vaginal rejuvenation. Most simply, mommy makeovers include the appropriate form of tummy tuck depending on your anatomy and goals, a procedure to lift and change the size, shape, and contour of the breasts which depends on the patient's ultimate size goals, as well as liposuction to trouble areas with stubborn fat. However, additional procedures like the ones mentioned above can simultaneously be done depending on the unique needs and goals of each patient.


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Many of you may be familiar with the mention of "frankincense and myrrh" in the Bible. These medicinal herbs are mentioned multiple times in the Bible, the most well known example being that these herbs were given as gifts by the Magi to the newborn Jesus. These herbal gifts were given along with gold, which gives us all a sense of the value of these medicinal herbs.
Today, there is a wealth of science to back up the use of both of these spices for a variety of conditions: they are valuable indeed. For this article, I'd like to focus on frankincense, known by botanists as Boswellia serrata. Boswellia is one of the star ingredients in my AI-4X anti-inflammatory formula, due to its remarkable healing benefits.
Frankincense is a white resin extracted from the Boswellia tree, which grows across parts of the Middle East and Northeast Africa. This resin is often used to make a fragrant essential oil. It can also be added to a variety of supplements. While frankincense is a spice, it's not the kind you would want to sprinkle on your oatmeal or use in any culinary dish. The flavor of this resin is very bitter: it's not a culinary spice, but rather a potent medicinal one.
This ancient, prized spice has a wealth of health benefits. Just a few of include:
– Combatting inflammation throughout the body. This is the most famous and useful application of frankincense, and the reason it plays a starring role in AI-4X. Keeping inflammation under control can help prevent many chronic illnesses, including heart disease, autoimmune illnesses, and more.
– Assisting the immune system thanks to its antiseptic properties. Frankincense may help the body to fight off microbial invasion more efficiently.
– Speeding the healing time of small cuts and scrapes (in its essential oil form). Frankincense oil applied to a cut may also help it to stop bleeding faster.
– Helping the body more optimally absorb nutrients. This is a big one, as you want to get the most nutrition out of the foods you eat.
– Reducing joint pain significantly
– Opening airways to allow for more relaxed breathing
– Controlling blood pressure
– Soothing indigestion
– Relieving stress and anxiety (it's a great spice to use in meditation)
– Potentially protecting the body against the development of cancer
It's easy to see that Boswellia is not just an ancient spice: it can do as much good today as it did centuries ago.
If you're thinking of adding Boswellia to your herbal arsenal, make sure you do your homework to ensure you are getting a top-quality product. Also, it's important to note that frankincense should not be used while pregnant, and that it may interact with certain medications, so be sure to check with your health professional before beginning a regimen. If your doctor gives you the go-ahead, give it a try: you'll soon learn why Boswellia has such a rich history.
– Dr. Joshua Levitt


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Where's the Meat?
Taking the blue highways, finding a local diner or picking up fresh fruit from a family-run farm store gets us that much more in touch with the flow of seasons and feeling grounded in our sense of place as we travel. And shrinking the circle of our food sourcing has become a priority for many people even, and especially, while on the road.
Fortunately, there is no shortage of Wasatch Front restaurants, shops and farms welcoming the opportunity to incorporate heritage animals pasture-raised with care into the food scene of the valley.
We're indeed fortunate in Utah to have a bounty of family farms and conservation-minded ranchers to fill the demand for local food served with care and compassion. It also happens to be outrageously delicious.
878 South 900 East
Salt Lake City
(801) 532-0777
There's a reason why Pago in Salt Lake City's hip 9th and 9th neighborhood ranks at the top of every Utah foodie "must do" list. One of the state's earliest adherents to farm-to-table sourcing, the consistently "Best of Utah" award-winning restaurant embraces a casual chic vibe to go along with their seriously stellar wine list, as recognized by both Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. Locals regularly stalk the Pago website's "Events" page to register for meet-the-maker private wine pairing dinners hosted at Pago (and sister tapas restaurant, Finca) and a handful of events held at local farms, literally getting right to the source of the meal. A recent favorite? Chef Phelix Gardner's much-lauded Alsatian wine dinner featured a bounty of charcuterie, house-made pork sausages and traditional
Beltex Meats
511 E. Harvey Milk Blvd (900 South)
Salt Lake City
(801) 532-2641
Chef Philip Grubisa named his custom whole-animal butcher shop Beltex Meats after a breed of heritage sheep known for their grumpy mien and highly-coveted muscle mass. In addition to primal cuts of pork, beef, lamb
Utah Natural Meat & Milk
5600 West 7400 South
West Jordan
A trip to Utah Natural Meat & Milk in West Jordan (a short drive southwest of Salt Lake City) gives a glimpse of what farm life was like in much of the Salt Lake Valley only decades ago. Third generation farmers Shayn and Kristen Bowler and their four kids are involved at every step of farm life from raising chicks to preparing their heritage Corriente cattle for the freezer. The farm is open to the public three days a week, and you'll find young visitors petting the baby piglets and goats, a sunny pasture filled with free range chickens and turkeys, and sometimes even Farmer Shayn plowing the field the old fashioned way with his massive draft horses, Pete and Paul. Folks in the know line up right when the farm store opens (check their website for limited hours) to stock up on gallons of raw milk, fresh-pressed unpasteurized/unfiltered apple cider and hard-to-find items like
161 East 200 South
Salt Lake City
(385) 259-0905
Although legendary Austrian butcher Frody Volgger has semi-retired from the direct-to-consumer market, you'll still find his superlative sausages on the menu at BEER BAR in downtown SLC. At this 21+ spot, choose from hundreds of hoppy options on draft or by the bottle, served at the perfect temperature in the glass vessel the deity of your choice intended each beer to be delivered. Volgger's sublime sausages are crafted from whole Berkshire hogs and beef sourced at Christiansen's Family Farms in Fairfield, Utah. In addition to traditional offerings like pork bratwurst, you'll find on rotation lamb merguez, savory elk, and pasture-raised chicken or duck sausages. There's also a chance you might run into local celebrity Duncan Burrell from Modern Family fame; he's co-owner (along with brother, Ty) of both Beer Bar and next door craft cocktail hot-spot, Bar X. Open seven days a week, Beer Bar is a city favorite for big-screen soccer match viewing and the occasional Sunday afternoon charity bingo throw-down.
Table X
1457 East 3350 South
Salt Lake City
(385) 528-3712
While the sleek black leather banquettes and modern design of the Table X dining room are reminiscent of upscale dining in a city like Berlin, the open kitchen cheerfully bustles with a crew of smiling chefs melding traditional technique and modern innovation. Paradoxically unpretentious and elegant in their gorgeous plating, much of the restaurant's ingredients are sourced from the extensive on-site gardens. There's an emphasis on what was harvested that day juxtaposed with an arsenal of house-fermented preparations (get the kimchi egg: there will be a regulars' revolt if it's ever taken off the menu). The chefs work with a local farmer to secure whole animals for succulent pork dishes and source game birds like guinea hen, quail


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The rapidly approaching electric car future, accelerated by government mandates targeting internal combustion engines, would seem to spell the end for quite a few companies that have produced components for engines. But several of those companies have foreseen the eventual demise of internal combustion technology and began planning for its phaseout years ago.
This includes 81-year-old NGK Spark Plug, based in Nagoya, Japan. The company has turned its attention to creating solid-state batteries, which hold the promise of lighter weight, greater energy storage and faster recharging times for electric cars. Solid-state batteries are so named since they don't contain the liquid electrolytes present in lithium-ion batteries, which is what makes them heavy, difficult to build and a fire hazard when damaged. Instead, they are composed of solid conductive materials that can include ceramics -- NGK's area of expertise for decades.
"We realized that it was inevitable that the industry would at some point shift from the internal combustion engine to battery EVs, and that ultimately this could make our spark plug and oxygen sensor businesses obsolete," Takio Kojima, senior general manager of engineering and R&D at NGK Spark Plug told Reuters.
While Toyota is pursuing solid-state batteries composed of sulfide-based solid electrolytes, NGK is focusing on developing batteries composed of ceramics, which offer greater stability at high temperatures. Solid-state batteries that use ceramics are already in use in small personal devices such as fitness monitors, Reuters notes, but scaling up this technology to car batteries still requires solving a few problems.
"It's relatively easy to work in smaller sizes, but when you get to larger sizes it gets very difficult to assemble each layer because it's difficult to make each layer the same thickness," Hideaki Hikosaka, a member of NGK Spark Plug's solid state battery r&d team, told Reuters.
The company is currently aiming to match the performance of traditional lithium-ion batteries by 2020 and to create lighter and more powerful solid-state batteries during the next decade.
Still, this is easier said than done: Battery experts predict that scaling up solid-state designs will pose significant challenges and will create competition among different battery designs, as their internal makeup will vary greatly based on their specific needs. This means we're likely to see a much greater variety of solid-state batteries on the market in different vehicles.
The good news for electric car owners will be lower battery weight and greater range once solid-state technologies are scaled up and become cost-competitive. The good news for the environment will hopefully be less reliance on the mining of rare earth metals, and more cost-effective and cleaner ways of recycling batteries. But the road toward solid-state batteries is far from certain, especially when it comes to making this technology competitive in the early days of its use in electric cars.


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Do You Know your Rights with Getting Payday Loans?
Because of current fiscal reform legislation, payday lending legislation have gotten a small facelift recently. While lending companies are mandated to a country level, the expanding move to crack down on predatory lending practices has changed the sector as a whole. A continuous tug of war retains constraints tight: creditors allure lawmakers to permit their services to keep, whilst watchdog… Read more »


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cPrime debunks the "one-size-fits-all" approach to Agile training and adoption
cPrime, the largest provider of Agile Training in the United States, releases modular based Agile training offerings for organizations with unique Agile training needs. With the help of cPrime's Agile coaches, organizations can construct their own tailored training curriculum that meets their objective and goals.
cPrime offers a vast array of both public and private Agile courses, and has recently focused on developing a new series of modularized, role-based courses to promote optimal function and understanding within Agile teams. Allowing clients to tailor learning objectives and craft their own curriculum ensures that training engagements provide the most possible value to clients. cPrime recognized that organizations are tired of the "one-size-fits-all" approach to Agile adoption that many Agile training companies offer.
Zubin Irani, CEO, explains, "Every team's needs, goals and environments are different and require a customized approach. With customized training courses teams can quickly overcome the obstacles of adopting Agile."
cPrime has developed three role-based courses that fit the modular approach; Agile for Teams, Agile for Scrum Masters and Agile for Products. All three courses give organizations a chance to select appropriate elements and content that matches their Agile adoption initiatives. Organizations will first go through an assessment session with an Agile coach in order for the coach to understand their environment and accurately tailor their course curriculum. They then participate in a planning session to configure their training backlog.
Agile for Teams is intended for all team members involved on the Agile project including Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Project managers, Executives and more. This course includes modules that cover basic scrum training such as the Scrum Roles, Basics of Requirements, Sprint Planning, Scrum Ceremonies, Sample Scrum Projects, and Kanban. Also included are more advanced topics such as Advanced Requirements, Hybrid Planning, Planning for Long Time Horizons, Distributed Teams and Scaling up to Large Projects.
Agile for Products focuses on the role of the Product Owner, Product Manager or product and marketing team members. The course modules include product vision, customer focus, user stories, product backlog, story mapping, lean execution, scaling Agile planning and projects and simulation; each encompassing numerous sub-topics and learning areas.
Scrum Masters can choose from a curriculum geared at their role in an Agile project. The curriculum is made up of topics such as servant leadership, facilitating meetings, retrospectives, reducing impediments, and managing the backlog.
cPrime's Agile for Teams, Scrum Masters, Products courses will vary in length from one to three days based on the number of modules selected. cPrime has already received positive feedback on their tailored training courses and believes this offering will bring great value to many more organizations.
cPrime continues to be the leader in bringing custom solutions to organizations adopting Agile. They are known for helping companies adopt "hybrid" approaches Agile.


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Palm beams Gitex Times to handhelds
For the first time ever at a Middle Eastern Trade show, exhibitors, delegates and visitors will be able to get the latest news delivered to their handheld devices so that they can "read, walk and talk" at the same time.
For the first time ever at a Middle Eastern Trade show, exhibitors, delegates and visitors will be able to get the latest news delivered to their handheld devices so that they can "read, walk and talk" at the same time.
The initiative has been developed jointly between ITP, the publishers of Gitex Times, and Palm — which has developed a specific application especially for the event.
"People that are going to Gitex will be able to access up-to-the-minute information on the show, whether it be news or announcements," says Peter Conmy, Internet manager, ITP.
"The world is changing and there is a lot of research out there that suggests that handheld computing will be the future. If that is the case, ITP has to be at the forefront and as publishers we want our news to be read by as many people as possible, whether that be online, in the magazine or on handhelds," he adds.
Palm intends to provide a link through infrared connectors to the Internet so that, by using the infrared port on any Palm operating system device, users will be able to synchronise their Palm devices to the Internet on the show floor.
During the synchronisation process, a specifically designed link will take users directly to the Gitex Times web site where the pages will be reformatted and optimised for the Palm.
"The idea is that people can download all of the pages of Gitex Times online, reformat them for the Palm size screen and then view them offline, in their own time," explains Stuart Maughan, area manager, MEA, Palm.
"The synchronisation will take place at several locations throughout the show, for example on the Palm stand and the ITP stand. Essentially people will be able to do it wherever we can put the synchronisation cradles," he adds.
The download can be completed by anyone with a handheld running the Palm operating system, so it includes devices from Handspring and Sony also. Maughan explains that users will be able to obtain the application that facilitates the downloading of the Gitex Times pages as they enter the show.
The ability to receive the latest news on a handheld device may seem like a Gitex gimmick, but Maughan explains that the initiative demonstrates much more.
"We have done this to show that people who think that a Palm is just a personal information management device are wrong. We are trying to show that it is a much more versatile device for Internet access," Maughan says.
The project will also act as a showcase for Palm's developer community. In this instance, the plaudits will go to Information Appliances International which developed the application in a matter of weeks.


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We all know THAT person.....the one begs you to host parties, promises you longer lashes/no wrinkles/can't-live-without kitchen gadgets/ a deliciously scented home etc. You know how that friend posts incessantly on social media about how they are "financially free" and get the privilege of working from home. For about 8 months last year, I was that person. I came across a facebook targeted marketing ad for a Christian home decor company called Mary & Martha. Hmmm, I had just started a new and much less stressful teaching job. I found that without the long work commute and crazy hours, I had more time available. I love home decor. I love Jesus. I love the idea of getting rich. I love the idea of working from my pajamas with TLC daytime TV in the background. I love the network opportunities and damnit, I would love to be a full-time teacher and a full-time business owner. This was only leading one way. "Sign me up!" Now, don't get me wrong, the people I was connected to via Mary & Martha were sweet and I loved the products. I still do. I mean look at some of this awesomeness:
I fell in love with the products and still use them/have them in our home. It's good stuff. BUT.....(oh, there's always a but when it comes to direct sales), I just struggled with being that person. I know the products are over-priced and I pushed them on my facebook page and gave catalogs to friends. I researched expos (hundreds of dollars for a booth? Hell to the no) and even did an afternoon holiday gift expo where there were literally ZERO customers. I threw about half a dozen online parties and three in person ones. I hustled. I spent hours on it. I baked treats for my gatherings, bought door prizes, and brainstormed ways to get more exposure to my own "business." And you know what? After all the expenses (initial signup and throughout the process), I made a whopping $150. Ouch. (disclaimer: I did get a few hundred dollars worth of free stuff from the catalog so that was a nice perk). I'm glad I tried it. It was a fun adventure. I learned a little bit about marketing (I loved the Monday night phone sessions that amped up representatives to sell! sell! sell!) and hopefully the people who bought products from me are enjoying them. Shout out to my mom and mother in law for being my best customers! I hope you're enjoying your placemats and butter dishes.
Direct Sales companies are wildly popular in Utah and I get the appeal. I do. It's a human connection to a product and can't we all use a little more human connection these days? It's fun to see people excited about a product, but in the end, it just wasn't for me. I was becoming "that person" and I just didn't want to be.
Basically, I can sum up my experience by that old adage, "If it's too good to be true, it usually is." I'm still holding out for the gig where I can get rich/do minimal work/stay in my pajamas. If you know of a job like that, please, by all means, sign me up.


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(Hradec Králové, February 25, 2015) Common inspection action of the Czech Trade Inspection Authority, Regional Veterinary Administration (RVA) and Regional Hygiene Station (RHS) was carried out on Friday, February 20, 2015, in Špindlerův Mlýn, Jánské Lázně, Černý Důl and Pec pod Sněžkou. The aim of the action was to inspect public alimentation during the winter touristic season in areas with increased tourism. In total 20 inspections were carried out and infringements were discovered in 16 cases, i.e. 80% of inspected subjects.
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Temperatures are soaring here in the UK today, just like at this Capri wedding. Even though it's hot at their destination wedding, bride Jessica is still a picture of elegance in her tulle and lace Flora Bridal gown. (Which is more than can be said for me right now!) There isn't a Bardot neckline or wavy hair out of place. She's pure bridal goals and completes her look beautifully with a stunning peach, white and green bridal bouquet. Prepare to get lost in the scenery and this couples dreamy coastal wedding, with fabulous wedding reception to boot. Just wait until you see the hanging greenery and votives.
"The Mediterranean is a complex and difficult area to describe, due to the many races and ethnic groups that have passed through it, who have lived there and who have written pieces of history there. The Mediterranean is a place of contrasts. First of all that between the sea and the mountains, which generate the charm, the curiosity and the irresistible desire to cross it. Capri contains myth, beauty, suggestion and the discovery that unites those who have the good fortune to travel in the area at least once in their lives. Getting married in Capri is all about sharing a romantic dream with the most important people in one's life" – Jessica & Jesse
Flora Bridal
Jessica's Flora Bridal wedding dress from the INTIMATE collection is ticking all the bridal style boxes for me today. With its whimsical soft lines, embellished lace and embroidery detail, plus long sleeves and elegant but oh so sexy wide boat neck leaving the shoulders beautifully exposed. She looks like a bohemian beauty taking in the Capri coastal views. Complementing her look with the perfect gold Jimmy Choo shoes and headpiece. Search our archives to see more real brides in Flora Bridal dresses. You won't regret it.
"We opted for a fresh and lively look, perfectly suited to the summer atmosphere of the island, revealing a gipsy element in the choice of clothes and flowers. The make-up was done by Beauty Livery who enhanced the natural look with soft waves on long blond hair, a golden clasp (headpiece) with diamonds flowers and stones just above the bridal veil. To complete Jessica's bohemian look she carried a colourful bouquet made with orange buttercups, roses, daisies, wildflowers and berries, eucalyptus leaves and pretty Chinese mandarins (kumquats). Jesse also kept the same light and fresh style of Jessica, with a Ralph Lauren suit in light grey fabric which accentuated the orange note of the boutonniere. After preparation in the elegant rooms of the Capri Palace, we reached Casa Orrico, a wonderful private villa overlooking the sea." – Jessica & Jesse
Planning a wedding abroad can be quite tricky even for the most organised of people. Luckily Jessica & Jesse had Capri Moments to help them plan their perfect day, overseeing the entire event. They are also the ones solely responsible for the amazing olive trees, flowers and candles hung from the canopy of bamboo canes at the wedding reception. If you need a little help planning your destination wedding have a little listen to our 'planning a destination wedding' podcast.
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¿No me digas que arrugaste?
[Caption 9, Verano Eterno > Fiesta Grande > Part 8]
In the same scene, Benjamin rekindles the fire of the apuesta ("bet") to see whether Mauro has won the heart of Violeta. At one point, he asks Mauro if their bet is still on. To do so, he uses the verb arrugar, which means "to wrinkle" or "to crumble" in other contexts. But in the context of their bet, arrugar would mean crumble in a way, but a more straightforward translation is "to back out."
Keep your eyes open in the cosmetics section to find una arruga used as a noun meaning "a wrinkle," and often in the plural as arrugas .
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The sun hangs low on the horizon, and you live through these short magical moments just before nightfall. I bite my lip tenderly, like I always do when I want you to kiss me.
I hold your gaze. I don't need to say a thing, you read my every thought.
You know what I want.
I only want one thing: I want you.
And I don't want to wait. .
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A tear flows slowly down my right cheek.
I let it happen. I let you see my tears.
I allow this feeling of helplessness.
'Normally I don't cry so easily', I say, surprised how open I am to show my vulnerable side.
My tender side is my present to you. A proof of trust.
It is on you to be strong for the both of us now.
You say there's nothing wrong with feeling lonely sometimes, and I believe you.
I trust you.
I laugh out loud.
My eyes sparkle. My laugh is bright and genuine.
I love these moments. You crack a joke and I can't stop laughing. Carefree moments of joy, when jokes deepen our connection. I smile from one ear to the other. Cheeky one.
I'm only playing.
I look at you, don't avert my gaze.
'I want this', I say, conviction in my voice, no room for doubt.
Every word an exclamation mark.
You say I'm pretty stubborn sometimes. I prefer to call it persistent.
I'm not looking for compromises. I want all or nothing.
Let me take the lead on this one.
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it's the perfect lip cream for daily use, makes your lips shine, without feeling greasy or sticky. Ecstasy Shine nurtures, colors and intensifies your individual appearance."
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It is nurturing, sexy and brand new on the market:
Ecstasy Shine, the new lipstick by Giorgio Armani.
Whenever there's a new lipstick out, I tend to consider it for a blog feature, and with Ecstasy Shine I was never in doubt. The new lipstick by Giorgio Armani leaves nothing to be desired, it colors like a creamy lipstick, nurtures with moisture like a balm and shines like a gloss.
Talking about gloss: the trend is moving towards more shiny textures again. Ecstasy Shine looks a bit like liquid lacquer on the lips. At the same time it doesn't dry out the lips due to the patentet top filling technology with active substances that hydrate, nurture and protect and make your lips look fuller and softer for up to 8 hours – including moisturizing care. All that in 18 colors, ranging from natural to poppy tones in stylish packaging. Style factor 1000.
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Outdoor brand Hi-Tec is making a move to reach a wider audience this spring with its debut Walk Lite collection.
"We're all about everyone, and what does everyone do? They walk," noted David Battler, CEO of Hi-Tec Canada.
The collection will launch with two men's styles — the Witton and the Wallen — and plans are under way to add a women's selection for fall '15. The walking shoes will be sold at key independents, e-tailers Zappos and Amazon and other top retailers.
Battler noted that the idea for the new collection started with Hi-Tec founder Frank van Wezel's involvement with the four-day walk in Nijmegen, Holland.
"We're an outdoor brand that is accessible to everyone," he added. "We don't want to be top of the mountain or only offer mountaineering boots."
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To support the new spring line, the brand is rolling out a unique global marketing program, the Walkumentary Campaign, that aims to inspire consumers to increase the steps they take and get fit naturally.
Initially, it will follow the walking stories of two individuals: Steadicam operator Jon Beattie, who trekked seven miles a day during the filming of Pharrell Williams' "24 Hours of Happy" music video; and Japanese artist Yassan, who walked all over his country for nearly six months to build a GPS marriage proposal.
"The Walkumentaries will be online and shared through social media, with a digital push," Battler said. "Plus, we have assets for print and media to complement the videos and campaign."


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Earlier today, the Tron (TRX) Foundation announced the release of its new tool suite for its developer community. Tron (TRX) Foundation announced "Tron Developer Suite" via a tweet on Twitter. The new dev tool of Tron is an all-in-one tool suite. It comes with a wide range of tools for Tron developers to explore their full potentials.
Tron (TRX) Recent Achievements
Over the past months, Tron (TRX) has been very active in the blockchain space. The blockchain project has achieved quite a lot, and it's not showing signs of slowing down. The blockchain project recently migrated from the blockchain of Ethereum to its Mainnet. The migration was successful and it's one of the biggest achievements of Tron (TRX) this year.
Tron (TRX) also launched its Virtual Machine recently, however, the TVM will be fully activated this month. Tron has now provided its developers with an all-in-one tool suite to hit the ground running on the Tron (TRX) Mainnet. The new tool is aimed at making the creative work of developers much easier on the platform.
One of the major keys to the future growth of the Tron Project is decentralized application developers. However, the Mainnet of Tron (TRX) is not fully complete. The activation of the TVM is the last piece needed to complete the Mainnet. The activation will take place after the Tron community had voted on the implementation of the Mainnet's new version.
Tron (TRX) Mainnet V3.1
The implementation of Tron Mainnet v3.1 and the activation of the TVM will enable developers to start deploying smart contracts. This will make Tron (TRX) 100x cheaper than EOS when it comes to transaction costs on the platform. It will also make Tron (TRX) 200x faster than Ethereum in terms of transactions speed.
The Features of Tron Developer Suite
The Tron Developer Suite is a combination of several development tools. The tools available in the suite will allow developers to integrate imaginative decentralize applications into the ecosystem of Tron (TRX) seamlessly. The tools contained in the Developer Tool Suite include TronGrid, TronWeb, TronStudio, and TronBox.
- TronWeb: TronWeb is aimed at connecting developers to the Tron blockchain. It offers an effortless and consistent development experience. Users can use it to buy, send, freeze, and unfreeze TRX tokens, as well as other tokens.
- TronBox: This is a system that lets developers test and deploy smart contracts.
- TronStudio: This tool creates an enabling environment for developers to test smart contracts before deploying them.
- TronGrid: This tool lets developers develop and deploy their smart contracts and decentralize apps by granting them access to the network of Tron.
Cobo Wallet Now Supports Tron (TRX) Tokens
The Cobo wallet recently made an announcement that it will provide support for all Tron blockchain tokens. Cobo is a digital currency wallet which was founded by the founder of f2pool back in May. Cobo is a multi-coin wallet and its supports over thirty digital currencies and 500 tokens.
TRON (TRX) Price Today – TRX / USD
Tron (TRX) is still at the number 11th position on the list of top digital currencies by market cap. Tron (TRX) has a market cap of $1.63 billion and its trading volume over the past twenty-four hours is $182.08 million. The current value of the digital currency is $0.02484 after a decrease of about 4 percent over the past twenty-four hours.


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Airbnb holds meeting with bankers to extend $1 billion debt facility: source
(C) Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Airbnb logo is seen on a little mini pyramid under the glass Pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris
By Jane Lanhee Lee
(Reuters) – Airbnb Inc on Wednesday held a phone meeting with bankers to discuss extending an existing $1 billion debt facility as the home rental start-up grapples with a slowdown due to the coronavirus, a source who participated in the meeting said.
The deliberations echo that of many U.S. companies that have been rushing to borrow more money and boost their cash coffers as the fallout from the pandemic threatens a prolonged downturn.
Airbnb's current debt facility was agreed in 2016 and was led by JPMorgan (N:JPM), Citigroup Inc (N:C), Morgan Stanley (N:MS), Bank of America Corp (N:BAC), Goldman Sachs (N:GS) and Barclays (L:BARC).
Airbnb has never used the credit facility and it is not expiring for another year, but it is looking to extend that period to be prudent, according to the source.
Airbnb has $3 billion in cash, the person added.
Airbnb's revenue in 2019 exceeded $4.8 billion, up 35% on year, excluding any foreign exchange impacts, and 2019 was the fourth straight year that the company was cash flow positive, according to the source.
The company, which said in September that it planned to list its shares in 2020, had expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization to break even or be positive in 2020 prior to the coronavirus pandemic, he said.
The source said Airbnb told bankers that models show the number of nights booked would recover from the current slump, reaching 2019 bookings levels again by early 2021.
Airbnb's bookings in major cities across the world have suffered as travelers cancel trips and stay at home to protect themselves and prevent the spread of coronavirus, data from Airbnb-analytics firm AirDNA shows.
To demonstrate the resiliency of the business, Airbnb executives shared data from Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
An internal document shows the number of Airbnb listings in Puerto Rico rebounded from about 7,700 just before the hurricane, to over 8,300 one year later, and now exceed 12,000.
Airbnb said in a blog post earlier this month that the coronavirus would impact bookings in the near-term.
Still, Airbnb has received inquiries from potential investors who want to acquire a stake in the U.S. home rental company in the wake of the outbreak, people familiar with the matter told Reuters last week.
Two sources said the interest ranges from $100 million to $1 billion, and that Airbnb was still in "listening" mode.
In the United States, Airbnb said it expects its hosts to get some relief from a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill that is nearing a vote in Congress.
Airbnb holds meeting with bankers to extend $1 billion debt facility: source
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