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NBA Lowers Its 2017-18 Salary Cap Projection From $107M to $102M
The NBA's salary cap projection for the 2017-18 season has dropped from $107 million to $102 million, according to a league memo distributed by the league to its member teams.
The luxury tax projection has dropped in turn, from $127 million to $122 million.
The reason for the drop had nothing to do with the league's revenue growth projections, which continue to increase, but rather with increasing player salaries.
To arrive at a projected salary cap figure, the league must first project revenues for that season. The league then takes 44.74 percent of that projected revenue amount, subtracts projected benefits, and divides by 30 (the number of teams in the league). The luxury tax uses a similar formula, but is based on 53.51 percent of projected revenues.
Adjustments are then made to the cap if players received either too little or too much in salaries and benefits for the just completed season relative to the finalized revenue figure. These adjustments can be quite large.
The players are contractually guaranteed to receive a 51 percent share of those revenues in the form of salaries and benefits.
To ensure players do not receive more than their fair share of league-wide revenues, 10 percent of their salaries is withheld from their paychecks and deposited into an escrow account. At the end of each season, the players' guaranteed share of revenues is compared to the amount they were actually paid in salaries and benefits. If the players received more than their fair share of revenues, then the overage is returned to the teams from the escrow account. The players then receive any escrow money that remains. To help ensure such an overage does not happen again, if there is an overage and the system is getting close to exceeding what the league can get back through the escrow system, then the following season's salary cap (and tax level) may be reduced in order to put on the brakes.
If the players receive less than their fair share of revenues throughout the season in the form of salaries and benefits, the league returns the full amount of the escrow and simply cuts the players a check for the difference. To help ensure such an underpayment does not happen again, the league increases the following season's salary cap and tax level equal to the amount of the shortfall divided by the 30 teams in the league. The artificially inflated salary cap promotes higher spending on player salaries, and thus decreases the likelihood of a shortfall in the following season.
With its earlier salary cap projections of $107 million for the 2017-18 season, the NBA had been projecting an underpayment to players of $375 million for the 2016-17 season. That, in turn, caused a $12.5 million increase in the projected 2017-18 cap.
With the massive amount of new contracts doled out thus far this summer, player salaries figure to be far higher than the league initially projected – still short of providing the players their fair share, but significantly less short than previously estimated. The league is now forecasting a shortfall of just $200 million. That, in turn, would cause a $6.7 million increase in the projected 2017-18 cap.
What was once a $12.5 million increase is now a $6.7 million increase, which implies a $5.8 million drop in the projected salary cap.
That the salary cap only decreased $5.0 million, versus the $5.8 million drop caused by shortfall increase, suggest that projected revenues, in fact, are now growing even more than initially projected. Revenues for the 2017-18 season are now projected to top $6.9 billion.
When the salary cap decreases so too do maximum player salaries, which are determined as a percentage of it.
For 2017-18, players with fewer than seven years of NBA experience are projected to receive up to $24.0 million, players with seven to nine years of experience are projected to receive up to $28.8 million, and those with 10+ years of experience are projected to receive up to $33.6 million.
Despite the unfortunate news for teams hoping to maximize their salary cap space for the summer of 2017, the news gets substantially better in the years thereafter.
The league also provided updated salary cap projections through the 2020-21 NBA season, all of which have increased.
The salary cap projects to climb to $108 million in 2018-19 (vs. $105 million), $109 million in 2019-20 (vs. $106 million) and $114 million (vs. $112 million) in 2020-21.
The tax threshold is expected to rise to $130 million (vs. $126 million), $132 million (vs. $129 million) and $139 million (vs. $136 million), respectively.
The league's updated projections, however, should be considered tenuous at best.
Both owners and players have the right until December 15 to opt out of the current Collective Bargaining Agreement, which would take effect following the 2016-17 NBA season.
While NBA owners love the current deal, which reduced the share of revenues allocated to players from 57 percent to the current 51 percent, players are naturally less thrilled. As a result of the shift, players have surrendered $1.5 billion over the past five years (an amount which figures to grow rapidly). They feel like they made significant sacrifices when the NBA was claiming poverty, and now that profits and franchise values are soaring, they're likely to want some back.
If they are successful in getting some back, it could increase future salary cap levels even more.
On the other hand, the current adjustment mechanism, which has and will continue to artificially prop up salary cap levels due to owners' inability to keep pace with rising revenues in the contracts they dole out to players, could potentially be re-worked or even eliminated, which would decrease future cap levels considerably.
These opposing forces make projecting future salary cap levels beyond the current 2016-17 season exceedingly problematic, and should therefore be relied upon only with extreme caution.


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When the calendar flipped to October, the Rams turned away from most of their new spread concepts and went with a more conventional, inside-run approach. Speedy but unreliable tailback Daryl Richardson was benched for steadier fifth-round rookie Zac Stacy. Stacy has not lit the world on fire, but he has functional lateral agility in short areas, and he's made good use of an offensive line that has improved on the ground (particularly on the left side with tackle Jake Long and rotating guards Shelley Smith and Chris Williams).
Presumably, the decision to scale back the offense was made with the idea of getting Sam Bradford comfortable in the pocket. The fourth-year quarterback responded well, but that's moot following his torn ACL. The Rams reportedly called and offered Bradford's vacant spot to a 44-year-old grandfather, but Brett Favre couldn't be lured out of retirement. This tells you exactly how the organization feels about Kellen Clemens.
Sticking with a run-based game plan will be tough this week; not only are the Seahawks expecting it, they're fully equipped to stop it. Seattle's defensive line staunchly plays the run out of reduced fronts (everyone aligned more toward the middle), while the linebackers are aided by an eighth man in the box, Kam Chancellor, who is a monster.
To have any chance with Clemens, Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer will have to manufacture shot plays. That's a technical way of saying he'll have to hope trick plays can work. Now would be a good time for first-round rookie Tavon Austin to start contributing.
The Rams have been mostly horrible against the run this year, though they were very good against the Panthers last week. They need to repeat that kind of performance. The Seahawks are as run-based an offense as any in football, not just with early down carries but also with a passing game that centers around rolled pockets and play-action. That's where Russell Wilson thrives. Stop Marshawn Lynch on first and second down and you prevent Wilson from playing to his strengths on third down.
Third-and-long in this game could actually spell disaster for the Seahawks considering they're playing with second-string tackles Paul McQuistan (normally a starting guard) and Michael Bowie (a seventh-round rookie). Coordinator Darrell Bevell has done a good job protecting those tackles through play design, but in obvious passing situations it can be difficult to not leave at least one of them on an island. Right defensive end Robert Quinn, who has unbelievable quickness off the snap, and left end Chris Long, who has the burst to shed blocks, can be dominant one-on-one.


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Fully guided tour (90 minutes on our people movers with full commentary). This tour takes you through the ruins of the late 1800's mining (ghost) town of Joadja. You will see The Incline, School of Arts, Orchard, Carrington Row, The Retorts, The Refinery, Stringy Bark Row and more. You will be able to get off the tractor train and walk through this hauntingly beautiful valley. The Distillery Tour shows you how we make Single Malt Whisky, Gin, Rum, Brandy and other spirits and includes tastings!
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RQIA inspectors revisit five out of six NI hospitals
Five out of Northern Ireland's six largest hospitals have required follow-up inspections from the Regulation Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA).
The RQIA inspectors' overall focus was on hospitals with A&E facilities, psychiatric wards, and those with cancer care and brain injury units.
Belfast's Royal Victoria, Belfast City, the Ulster, Altnagelvin and Craigavon Area were all revisited by RQIA staff.
Antrim Area was the only large hospital to be given a clean bill of health.
The RQIA is the independent body responsible for monitoring and inspecting the availability and quality of health and social care services in Northern Ireland.
During their hospital visits, RQIA inspectors found that some clinical areas failed to have automated or elbow-operated taps, despite last year's pseudomonas outbreak which claimed the lives of four babies.
Dirty taps were found to be partly to blame for the outbreak.
Inspectors also found an unacceptable degree of lime scale in some sink areas.
While overall hospitals in Northern Ireland were found to be are a lot cleaner, there is still room for improvement according to the RQIA.
Of the four wards visited in Belfast's Royal Victoria Hospital, all four had to be revisited in a follow-up inspection.
Three out four wards were checked again at the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald, two out of four wards at Belfast City Hospital were revisited and one ward was rechecked in both Craigavon and Altnagelvin.
While only one ward was inspected at Longstone Hospital in Armagh, inspectors were not satisfied and returned for a follow-up inspection.
Dirty mattresses
The criticisms included that there was a lack of a robust monitoring system by the appropriate staff.
This meant patients and families could not be assured about the level of cleaning taking place.
Some wards had dirty, bloodstained mattresses while older buildings often had cracks and crevices which were, according to the inspectors, reservoirs for bacteria.
Announced inspections of endoscopy units in independent facilities including the North West Independent Hospital and the Ulster Independent Clinic all complied with current standards.


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Initially it may seem to be more cost effective and a simple process for a potential landlord to find a tenant, manage it themselves and when a maintenance issue arises, just simply call a tradesman to visit the property. Easy! But what would happen if, after a few months things didn't go to plan. Who would the DIY landlord turn to, to resolve any issues that go beyond general maintenance?
How would they go about dealing with a tenant should they fall into rent arrears, refuse to leave the property, accuse them of treating them unfairly or failing to adhere to their responsibilities as a landlord? These are all scenarios that any landlord must consider before going down the DIY route. For most, the only option would be to seek professional legal advice, on what could be, a long drawn out and extremely expensive process. This is where using a licensed letting agent is worth every penny.
Getting the best price
How will a DIY landlord know if they are getting the right price in a market that is changing so fast and with limited methods of exposing the property to a wide audience? Our team of Client Managers are market experts in their areas of operation putting them in the perfect position to offer landlords the correct pricing advice.
"We have nearly 1000 properties in our portfolio so there is every chance we have recently let one just like yours!"
Our marketing is everywhere including a strong web presence with bridges.co.uk as well as Rightmove and Zoopla so our landlord's properties are seen by the maximum amount of potential tenants.
Finding the right tenant
Securing the right tenant at the beginning is crucial for a successful let. A tenant must go through and pass a full referencing process to clarify their position. This will include: a clear credit history, a positive previous landlords reference as well as confirmation of their employment status and affordability. Would a 'bad' tenant look to source their next home through a licensed letting agent or a DIY landlord?!
Preparing the contract
The contract you are entering into should be prepared by a qualified legal firm. We advise our landlords on current legislation and ensure that they are fully compliant. We will also register the tenants deposit with the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) and it will be protected throughout the duration of the tenancy. The deposit will need to be re-registered upon the renewal of the tenancy and that will also be dealt with for our clients. Our Move Co-ordinators will prepare all the legal paper work and confirm any special conditions that have been agreed. How will a DIY landlord navigate this legal mine field?
Importance of inventories
At the beginning of any tenancy we feel that it is a vital part of the letting process to ensure our landlords have an in depth condition report of the property prepared. As this is not a legal obligation many landlords feel this is something they can do themselves to avoid any additional expense. However, failure to have this carried out and prepared by a professional inventory clerk, will leave the DIY landlord exposed legally and give them little chance of negotiating and receiving any reimbursement for damages caused by their tenant. We use an independent inventory firm to strengthen our client's position.
Maintenance at the property
To ensure the property is always kept to the highest standard it is important that any maintenance issues are dealt with immediately.
"It may sound a simple task to find a plumber, electrician or general handy man in the event something happens."
However, if the DIY landlord were to get that call from the tenant in the early hours, over a weekend or on a bank holiday, could they locate a professional, qualified and insured contractor to visit the property straight away? Further more, what would their tenant qualify as an emergency and would they take it upon themselves to organise this at their landlord's expense? Our property managers have a list of professional, qualified and insured contractors at their disposal should things go wrong.
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DIY Landlords should also consider:
- Any fee they pay to an agent is tax deductible
- The average fully managed tenancy lasts far longer than the average DIY tenancy
- A good agent will experience far fewer arrears problems on their tenancies
- Some good tenants, including relocation companies and direct company lets will ONLY deal with licensed agents that are fully managing the property
- Would a 'bad' tenant look to source their next home through a licensed letting agent or a DIY landlord?!


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GM Motors will sell a 55% stake in Opel and Vauxhall to Russian bank Skerbank and Canadian auto supplier Magna. CNNMoney reports:
Under the plan, Magna, along with Russia's Sberbank, will take over 55% of Opel. Opel employees will own another 10%, leaving GM with just 35% of Adam Opel GmbH, an automaker GM has owned since 1929, except for a period during Germany's Nazi era.
Opel, along with its closely related British sister-brand Vauxhall, is GM's largest-selling brand in Europe by far. Together, they represents more than 70% of GM's European sales.
Earlier this year, the German government loaned Opel $2.1 billion to assist with completing the deal with Magna. Meanwhile, 65% of Opel's stock was transferred into a trust controlled jointly by representatives of GM and the German government.
Opel, based in Russelsheim, Germany, employs 25,000 people in Germany and another 25,000 elsewhere.


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Miley Cyrus Parodies Shutdown on 'SNL'
If the shutdown has gotten so ridiculous that Miley Cyrus is making fun of it, that is saying something. The singer parodied the shutdown on Saturday Night Live on Saturday, singing "We Can't Stop" as a, um, loose Michele Bachmann. Otherwise, Cyrus kept it pretty tame, no twerking ("now that white people are doing it, it seems pretty lame"), saying Hannah Montana was "murdered," and playing Hillary Clinton.


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Delegation of China Society for Human Rights Studies visits UK
July 04,2018 By:Xinhua
LONDON, July 4, 2018 -- A delegation of China's largest national non-governmental organization in the field of human rights wrapped up its visit to Britain on Tuesday after meeting with politicians, researchers and senior lawyers in the country.
The China Society for Human Rights Studies (CSHRS) delegation held symposiums with Alex Pinfield, Head of East Asia Department of the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Champa Patel, Head of the Asia-Pacific Program at Chatham House, Lord Davidson of Glen Clova and Lord Garnier at House of Lords and attended a roundtable discussion organized by the Great Britain China Center in their four-day visit.
Head of the delegation Fu Zitang, CSHRS vice-president and also president of Southwest University of Political Science and Law, told Xinhua that the visit aims to enhance mutual understanding between the Chinese and British sides in the field of human rights and also to reduce misunderstanding.
He said the delegation introduced to the British side the latest achievements of China's human rights protection and development.
"China has combined the universal principle of human rights with the country's reality and found a route suited to its own national conditions," he said.
The British side welcomed the delegation and appreciated China's remarkable achievement in poverty reduction, hoping to conduct deeper and more extensive discussion and cooperation with China.
The delegation will also visit Greece.


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Combining lingerie inspired pieces, or actual lingerie itself, with the clothing hanging in your closet can be quite tasteful when done right. No, I'm not encouraging you to run around in a bra and unbuttoned cardigan per se, I'm talking more along the lines of slips, camisoles and a peek of a chic bandeau or bralette.
Sticking to a classic palette (think neutrals and monochromatic vibes) allows you to leave the house without the risk of looking like you unintentionally left the house… you know what I mean. No one wants to see your bright red lacy pieces in public, however, behind closed doors you're free to wear whatever you want. Red included.
Avenue + Bistro Cafe served as the perfect backdrop for my all black look. The crisp white interior, combined with black detailing and marble everything provided for a complimentary setting to this subtle nineties inspired look. It really allowed the dark outfit to stand out against the stark white.
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Scientific Name
Stapelia hirsuta L.
Common Names
African Starfish flowers, Carrion Plant, Starfish Flower, Hairy Stapelia
Stapelia hirsuta var. hirsuta, Gonostemon hirsutus, Stisseria hirsuta
Scientific Classification
Family: Apocynaceae
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Tribe: Stapeliae
Genus: Stapelia
Stapelia hirsuta has subquadrangular stems up to 8 inches (20 cm) high, with flat, very hairy dark-red flowers resembling rotting meat. Corolla can reach a width of up to 6 inches (15 cm). The flowering period extends from late summer through late autumn. This species is extremely variable with various subspecies and many hybrids.
How to Grow and Care
Several species are fairly easy to grow. Others, often those with slightly hairy stems and the more unusual flowers, are more challenging and require careful watering (with some fertilizer) during the growing season and complete withdrawal of water during the winter months. A minimum winter temperature of 10°C (50°F) is acceptable, providing that plants are kept absolutely dry. A heated growing bench or incubator may help delicate plants to get through the colder months. However, many species live under shrubs in habitat and prefer light shade rather than full sun.
A gritty compost is essential, and clay pots are advisable for the more delicate species. Some growers prefer a mineral-only compost to minimize the chance of fungal attack on the roots. A layer of grit on the surface of the compost prevents moisture from accumulating around the base of the stems.
Keeping Stapelias and their roots free of pests such as mealy bugs is the real key to success as fungal attack often occurs as a result of damage to stems by insects… – See more at: How to Grow and Care for Stapelia
Endemic to South Africa (Cape Province) and southern Namibia. It can be found in the mainly winter rainfall areas.
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The Ryder Cup is one of the World's top sporting events and fans from around the globe flock to see it's spectacle.
As the crowds flock to the Ryder Cup from all corners of the globe, the fans are looking for someone fantastic to stay. With the cost of hotel rooms at a premium, fans are looking for alternative locations to stay during the days of the Ryder Cup. There is money to be made from advertising your property and allowing golf fans to stay during the World's Greatest Golf Tournament.
Having defeated the USA in 2014, Europe go the USA as the current cup holders.
The Ryder Cup will make its historic return to Europe and France.
Back to the states and Lake Michigan, for the 2020 Cup.
We first started advertising properties for the 2010 Ryder Cup at the Celtic Manor Resort, South Wales, United Kingdom. We successfully brought property owners and golf fanatics together with great profits for local people who had homes or apartments that they were willing to rent out. Years later we are now offering the same service to the people looking to advertise their properties.


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2000 Calandar of Events
Tuesday, July 11, 7:30p.m General Membership meeting at the Norton's House. Note that this is the second tuesday of the rather than the first tuesday.
Fri-Sun, July 21-23: Reenactment at Charlton Park, south of Hastings.
Tuesday, August 1, 7:30p.m General Membership meeting at Rick Vriesenga's House. See newsletter for details.
Fri-Sun, August 4-6: Reenactment at Grand Rapids Home for Vets. This is the resting place of more vets of the third than any other cemetary. This is like Christmas or a birthday for the vets stuck there year round, so lets be there for them.
Fri-Sun, August 25-27: Reenactment at Cascades Park, Jackson.
Tuesday September 5, 7:30p.m General Membership meeting, at Garry and Rose Reddings. See newsletter for details.
Fri-Sun, September 15-17, Reenactment at Grand Rogue Campground, Plainfield Township. Timeline event
Fri-Sun, September 22-24: Reenactment at Fallsburg Village(north of Lowell). Event Coordinator is Marty Walker.
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The Continental Grand Prix 4000 is a vast improvement over it's predecessor in many regards. The Grand Prix 3000 was a wonderful tire to use. It was comfortable, light and grippy enough to inspire the most cautious riders to go hard into the turns. The Continental Grand Prix 4000 has taken that successful design and redefined how a racing tire should ride. The most notable change is the addition of Vectran which is an industry first. This allows for a lower weight, reduced rolling resistance, and increased tread strength– reducing cuts and punctures. We must ask: What took so long? Apparently it took a landing on mars in 1997 & 2004. The airbags used for this were constructed out of Vectran which is naturally lightweight and strong. You can also find Vectran fibers used in sails for yachts and paragliders. Combine the Vectran with Continentals Activated Silica Compound (ASC) and the Grand Prix 4000 receives increased traction with the road. Allowing riders to corner faster and further reduce rolling resistance. Continental heard our collective cries for a tire that would resist cracking - an age old problem for riders. It turns out that most of that cracking is the result of the sun and the moister lost. A new anti-cracking formula aids in the production against UV rays, and prolongs the tires life by reducing tire cracking from UV exposure. Think of it as built in sunscreen. The result of these improvements is a tire more aggressive then the GP3000, the GP 4000 lasts longer, corners better and tells you when it needs replacing. Leave it up to the Germans to build in a wear indicator. The GP 4000 is our most purchased tire, out selling the competition. Key Features* The successor to the highly popular Grand Prix 3000 * 20 percent less rolling resistance* Lightweight * Stronger puncture protection* Higher mileage * Anti ageing compound and tread wear indicators After Your RideAn ounce of prevention goes a long way - inspect your tires every time you put your bike away after a ride. Look for pieces of debris that might be stuck to your tire but have yet to make it into your tube. Ensuring there is enough rubber on your tire and no debris stuck in it will decrease the chances of a flat on your next adventure.
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The Web is Your Oyster: Where to Find Free-to-Use Images
For many of you, images are an integral part of your site. But sometimes, you might not have the right photograph to use for a post. As we've mentioned before, you can use the Creative Commons to search for images you need across the web, from Flickr to Wikimedia Commons, and source and attribute images that you find.
This spring, WordPress.com announced embed support for Getty Images, which means you can also access and share photos from Getty's extensive library for non-commercial use.
We've recently noticed other sites that compile great images that are free to use for your personal projects — like your blog — or commercial work. Let's take a peek.
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Social Media Tools
Social media is everywhere. It's in our homes, places of worship, schools and, and our businesses. Everywhere you look; people are using social media and are talking about it. And it seems that every week a new type of social site pops up. And as the number of social networking sites grows, so does the number of services that are created to measure, track and monitor those services.
If you run a business, one thing that you probably don't have a lot of– is time. You don't want to spend a huge amount of time learning how to find and learn how to use the best tools to achieve your goals. You don't need to use all of the tools available because businesses have different cultures, different goals and are at different stages in integrating social media into their marketing mix. You need to find the tools that work best for your business.
If you have a website or a blog then it's highly likely that you already have Google Analytics installed, and if not– you should! Google Analytics was launched back in November 2005 and is a completely free enterprise analytics product. That means it doesn't just tell you how many hits you have to your website– it tells you how many actual visitors you have, where they're from, how long they stay on the website, where they come from and much more!
GA was completely overhauled back in 2011 to include custom dashboards and real time statistics and it also has a very powerful social media analytics report built in. If you don't track your visits and visitors on your website then how can you tell if your social media presence is actually making a difference? Whatever business you are in, Google Analytics is a must. Sure there are other analytics tools that you can add in addition that can do some cool things like Crazy Egg, but I think for the majority of websites GA is the tool to use.
Another tool I researched is Buffer. Buffer is a tool that allows you to easily post or share to all your social networks. Buffer is mainly for scheduling your posts. The advantage of this is that you can post to Twitter or Facebook when your followers or fans are more likely to be there. Your followers might be using Twitter or Facebook in the evening once you've gone home from work– Buffer posts automatically at times you choose throughout the week.
Buffer allows you to post to Twitter, Facebook profiles and pages, LinkedIn profiles and groups (currently not company pages) and the niche social network app.net. The only big omission is Google+. Whenever you add a post to Buffer you choose which network or networks you want to post it to (for example you might want to post to your Facebook Page, your LinkedIn profile and a LinkedIn group) and it gets added to each network's queue. When it comes to the next time to post for your Facebook page, Buffer will post the first post in that queue and the same for each other network. You don't have to wait for your Buffer queue either, if you want to post something straight away, then you can do.
Sharing articles is easy to do by using a button in your browser. If I find an article that I know my Twitter followers and LinkedIn connections will find interesting then I just need to click my Buffer button in my browser and I can instantly add the link and title to those social networks either straight away or add it to their queues.
While researching for social media tools, I could not believe the immense amount of tools that are out there! I knew there was a lot, but I did not know just how much. I just picked two to talk about, but basically there is a tool out there for everything. If you have a business or just want to use tools for personal use, there is definitely a tool for you!


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The comedy of errors that is the state of healthcare, public transport and plain ol' probity under the right-wing faction in control of the NSW ALP just never stops delivering belly laffs.
Now we find about 800 women who have been molested and/or mutilated by an incompetent surgeon who was permitted by NSW Health to continue treating patients, despite being restricted from practising due to proven claims of horrific malpractise. Hee hee, how hylarious.
And Michael Costa still wants to buy clean coal technology, despite the furphy it is, by privatising NSW's power generation stations… and will bypass Parliament to do it. Bwaaahahahahah. Ha.
Every comedy has elements of tragedy; in this case, the tragedy is that real people are really suffering due to some really bad decision making in the Iemma government.
Australians just proved in a landslide national election that they don't want right wing government. If the NSW Labor left faction hasn't ousted Iemma's dinosaurs by the next NSW state elections, we could see the Lieberals returned to at least one state government out of sheer voter frustration. Watch for Fatty O'Barrel to start flying some fairly leftish policies to try to muddy the waters.
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By Sunila Menon
Living in the 21st century, can you ignore the significance of technology? Technology has changed our lives in a million ways. All of us are dependent on it to fulfil each and every need of ours. Can you recall a single day where you have not used technology in some or the other form? If technology has ruled each and every aspect of our lives, then why should we leave education out of it?
In this fast moving world, education too is affected by the impact of technology. The discovery of the internet has revolutionized the procedure, how we use and disseminate information. From laptops, educational apps like dPAL ((Deeksha Personalised Assisted Learning) to various online courses, technology has brought a big change in the field of education today.
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Providing a better user experience on our website is just one more way Nexus will educate organizations on the innovative solutions we have to offer
Valencia, CA (PRWEB) February 20, 2013
Nexus IS, Inc. ("Nexus"), a leading provider of Advanced Technology solutions, today announced the launch of their new corporate website. The redesigned site, http://www.nexusis.com, features a contemporary look which focuses on the company's mission to Connect organizations to their customers, Collaborate to achieve their vision and Create innovative business solutions.
The dynamic new layout focuses on educating end users on the innovative products and solutions that Nexus offers. The easy to navigate design incorporates the Nexus blog, highlights their social media channels and adds a more practical event calendar. A mobile version has also been designed which offers a friendlier interface for users browsing the site on their mobile devices.
"Providing a better user experience on our website is just one more way Nexus will educate organizations on the innovative solutions we have to offer", said Dave Elsner, Sr. Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The new site reinforces our vision to be the preferred technology provider to our valued customers and technology partners. It highlights the expertise our employees have and the solid relationships we've built with our partners over the past thirty years. This new design will take our web presence to the next level."
In addition to the corporate website, future plans include adding both a partner and customer portal which will offer custom services, solutions and support features geared towards the respective user.
About Nexus
Based in Valencia, CA, Nexus leverages its extensive experience and expertise to enable organizations to Connect, Collaborate, and Create. We do this by providing expertise in end-to-end technology solutions based on four distinct, yet complementary practices: Collaboration, Data Center, Borderless Networks, and Managed Services. Nexus partners with industry leaders including Cisco, EMC, Microsoft, NEC and VMware to ensure its customers are provided the most comprehensive and competitive solutions. Nexus serves the private sector, from small business to the Fortune 500; and the public sector including local, state, and federal government. Additionally, Nexus has highly specialized vertical market practices including education, retail, hospitality and healthcare where they have developed proprietary applications that turn unified communication into clinical workflow solutions. For additional information, please visit http://www.nexusis.com.


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Run it, walk it, skip it...Just don't miss it!!! The Naaman Forest Class of 2016 will be hosting the 7th Annual JINGLE BELL RUN at the Historic Downtown Garland Square on Saturday, December 5th. A great way to kick off the holiday season! Vendor booths & family fun!!! This 5k fun run event benefits the Garland Pet Adoption Center too!
Event details and schedule
Awards Presented for the Following:
*Overall Male & Female Winner
*1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Male and Female in Each Age Group (6-12, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+)
*Best Holiday Costume
More Information:
- 5K Race starts at 8:00 AM
- On-site registration and packet pick-up begin at 7:00 AM
- Packet Pick-up prior to race day December 3rd & 4th from 10:45 AM-1:00 PM in the Naaman Forest High School cafeteria
- Race chip timed by Delta View Timing
- Shop at vendor booths along the Square until 2:00 PM
Support the GARLAND PET ADOPTION CENTER with any of the following donations: Dry dog/cat food, kitty litter, paper towels, Lysol, bleach, hand sanitizer, new/used blankets
*Please note that T-shirts are not guaranteed if registering after 11/18/15
*DEADLINE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd*
**RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEE IS $25...Don't delay!!!**
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Alan Greenway's hospitality career started in rural South Australia where he ran a small country pub and inn. It went on to include developing a high-profile plush hotel with a bayside view of downtown San Diego.
Mr. Greenway developed a chain of hotels in Australia and played a key role in the Australian tourism industry before moving to La Jolla in 1978, where he started a hotel investment and management company.
Mr. Greenway died of complications from cancer and Parkinson's disease Dec. 24 at his home. He was 81.
Friends and colleagues said Mr. Greenway never sought the spotlight, but he enjoyed making things happen. Known for his integrity and honesty, Mr. Greenway could be shy and circumspect.
People who didn't know him might not have seen him as the force he was, but Mr. Greenway played key roles in many successful ventures, said longtime friend and colleague Tom Baxter.
"He liked to work in the background, but he got things done," said Baxter, who recalled going on a trade mission to Australia with Mr. Greenway. "He was being honored by all these mayors; ... it was almost awkward for him. He wasn't used to being in the limelight. He would never toot his own horn, but he was instrumental in the growth of Australia's travel industry."
In his early career, Mr. Greenway formed a syndicate with a few Australian businessmen to build a motel that would expand to become a chain, Motels of Australia Ltd. The company, which later went public, became TraveLodge Australia, although it wasn't initially affiliated with El Cajon-based TraveLodge Inc.
Mr. Greenway formed a consortium with two other chains and acquired TraveLodge Inc. and was chairman of the newly formed TraveLodge International Inc. from 1968 to 1973.
He was chairman of the Australian Tourist Commission from 1969 to 1977 and was honored by the industry and the Australian government for his contributions.
Mr. Greenway's business dealings locally included the purchase of the Holiday Inn at the Embarcadero and the development of Le Meridien Coronado, which is now a Marriott Resort.
Mr. Greenway, who held dual citizenship in the United States and Australia, was the founding chairman of the Australian American Chamber of Commerce in San Diego and promoted Perth, Australia as a sister city to San Diego.
Friend Barry Shillito said Mr. Greenway was humble about his accomplishments. "He was very low-key, but he moved mountains (to get things done)," Shillito said.
Mr. Greenway played a major role in the long-range planning committee for the La Jolla Country Club, Shillito said.
Friend David Hall said Mr. Greenway believed in working hard and helping others.
"He had an abiding sense of giving back to the community some of the success he enjoyed," Hall said.
Mr. Greenway was an active financial supporter of the Whittier Diabetes Institute and on the Board of Overseers for University of California San Diego, which advises the university chancellor on campus and community issues.
Alan Greenway was born Aug. 11, 1927, in Sydney, Australia, to Beatrice Leinster and Stanley Greenway. He grew up in Wollongong, about 50 miles from Sydney. He joined the Royal Australian Navy as a teenager and served two years.
Mr. Greenway attended Sydney University with the goal of becoming a lawyer, but after two years, he decided a law career was not for him.
He enjoyed golf and sailing and was a member of the San Diego Yacht Club. His love of the America's Cup led him to amass an extensive collection of America's Cup memorabilia.
Mr. Greenway is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanette; two daughters, Sue of La Jolla and Peta of Seattle; and two sisters, Ruth Sheppard and Joan Fehlberg of Sydney.
A memorial will be held at 4:30 p.m. tomorrow at La Jolla Country Club. Donations may be made in his honor to Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute, 9894 Genesee Ave., Suite 312, La Jolla, CA 92037 or the Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego at pdasd.org.
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By: Garry Grant | February 11, 2014 | View: 7410
SEO Inc. is proud to announce its support of MendingKids.org and attending this Friday's charity fundraising event for the organization in Los Angeles, California.
This Friday, 2/14/14, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry are coming together to support Mending Kids International, an amazing organization providing life-changing surgical care to children worldwide. And the SEO Inc CEO Garry Grant and CFO Kim Dworkin, are proud to be among those in attendance to support such a noble and worthwhile cause.
There's quite a star-studded cavalcade of performers for this event as well. DeadMau5, Tom Jones, Natasha Bedingfield, Kenny Wayne Shephard, and the Brenna Whitaker Band will no doubt delight those attending. But if that wasn't enough, guests of the event are in for a real treat as the original members of KISS take the stage… in full makeup!
Like Jimmy Buffet said, "Don't try to describe a KISS concert if you've never seen it," because there's nothing like it.
If you want to watch the event, you can do so on AXS TV, thanks to Shark Tank personality and Dallas Mavericks owner, Marc Cuban. Mr. Cuban donated TV time so this event could be seen far and wide and this amazing charity could benefit even further.
Event Details:
FEB 14TH, 2014 7:00PM HOUSE OF BLUES – Sunset Boulevard Hollywood CA.
Hosted by PENN & TELLER
Performances by KISS in FULL MAKEUP DEADMAU5 TOM JONES NATASHA BEDINGFIELD KENNY WAYNE SHEPHARD BRENNA WHITAKER BAND
About Mending Kids International
Mending Kids International provides life-changing surgical care to children worldwide. Over the years, thousands of children have received corrective, transformational surgeries that have given them a chance at longer, healthier and happier lives. Most of the surgeries we perform are to correct congenital heart defects, orthopedic abnormalities, severe scoliosis, and significant cranial facial deformities. MKI has provided surgeries to hundreds of children from all over the globe.
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Editor's note: The writer is executive director of the Pease Development Authority.
Editor's note: The writer is executive director of the Pease Development Authority.
By Richard Green
A working port — whether large or small — is a tremendous asset for any city. Ports open cities to the world. Where language and culture often differ, trade and commerce find common ground. And for the past 384 years, Portsmouth has benefited from maritime activities ranging from fishing and shipbuilding to container ships and tour boats.
Anyone following the Port of New Hampshire in Portsmouth lately knows it can be controversial as well as historic. While the port's importance has never been in doubt, clarity concerning who owns and runs it certainly has been at times.
This confusion was underscored during a public meeting held by the House Committee on Executive Departments and Administration (ED&A) back in June at the Portsmouth city library. Clearly, many in attendance were not aware that the Port of New Hampshire/Market Street Terminal is managed by the Pease Development Authority and run by the Division of Ports and Harbors, and that it has been for several years. ED&A held the hearing to discuss House Bill 65, legislation that would transfer the authority to appoint the director of the Division of Ports and Harbors from the governor and council to the PDA. Backers of HB65 believe this change is necessary because it is important to consolidate both the hiring and oversight of the director of DPH with the PDA.
From the late 1950s to 2001, the Port of New Hampshire was managed by the old state Port Authority and overseen by a Port Authority board. The state put the PDA in charge in 2001 due to serious financial and legal troubles that have since been resolved.
Additionally, the Port Authority was renamed the Division of Ports and Harbors. The division's director was given the responsibility of overseeing the Market Street terminal, along with all other ports, harbors and navigable tidal rivers of the state of New Hampshire for commercial shipping and pleasure boating.
Two harbors under DPH are Rye and Hampton. Clearly, these piers play a significantly different maritime role compared to the larger Port of New Hampshire, but they remain extremely important to lobstermen, sport fishermen and whale watchers. When the PDA makes changes at Rye or Hampton, they are done with those local communities in mind.
The PDA is focused on running the Port of New Hampshire in a profitable way and diversifying revenue opportunities. Today, the port is self-sustaining. It operates at no cost to taxpayers and does not receive any money from the state's general fund. Rental income from the various companies that do business at the port pay for day-to-day operations. Since 2001, the port has sent the state a total of $161,896, which will help fund future pier-related maintenance costs.
Capital projects are in the works, which will increase the Market Street terminal's ability to berth larger ships. DPH secured $712,500 from the state's pier expansion fund to help begin the expansion. Likewise, security upgrades for the harbor master's dock, funded by a $1.1 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security, will benefit our first responders on the state and local levels.
Current DPH Director Geno Marconi has been the driving force behind these improvements along with the port's financial stability. As a ship captain and a lifelong resident of Portsmouth, he has a unique understanding of both the port and its culture.
The port is also a popular destination for tall ships. Most recently, the Market Street terminal paid host to four tall ships this past July. The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle in August of 2006 turned out some 7,700 visitors during its four-day visit, the largest turnout for the ship's entire summer cruise.
But the port has its limitations. Slack tides and strong currents, as well as the drawbridges over the Piscataqua, have a huge effect on what type of ships can dock and when, while the terminal itself sits on only 11 acres.
Despite these factors, the PDA is committed to developing the Port of New Hampshire to its fullest maritime and non-maritime potential, and we consider the city of Portsmouth to be our partner. Whatever changes the PDA considers for the port must work for the city. It's just that simple.
The mariners and traders who first settled Portsmouth in 1623 knew just how important the port was. The grand Colonial homes that make our downtown so unique are a testament to the huge economic benefits past maritime business held for so many. Times have changed, but the port remains. It's our wonderful asset now — we owe it to the port and the people of Portsmouth to manage it well and chart the course that makes the most sense for our time.
Note: ED&A will hold its next public information meeting regarding HB65 at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 in council chambers at Portsmouth City Hall.


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Welcome to week 4 of New Year Styled! Can you believe how fast this month is going? We have been loving seeing everyone's new year styles so far.
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From the LA Times: Memorial Rises for "Guardian of LA Neighborhood"
Candles, flowers and sympathy cards adorn a corner of 4th Street and Cochran Avenue for a dog who spent each day lying beneath a tree as a passing parade of Mid-Wilshire residents and workers went by.
For four years the husky mix spent time under the tree in front of an apartment house, greeting the dog-walkers, errand-runners and those simply out for an evening stroll. But Annie the dog died Saturday night when she was stung by a bee and went into anaphylactic shock.
"She just enjoyed watching the world go by," said Brian Savage, an actor who lives nearby. "She never ran off, never barked at anyone. She was just a pillar of the neighborhood."
She was more than that, said Michael Moravek, also an actor.
"Annie was really a touchstone for all of us," Moravek said. "It was nice to have her here. We might not know each other but we all knew Annie."
On Tuesday, Moravek placed a snapshot he had taken of her on the shrine.
"She was our neighborhood guardian. Even now, Annie is bringing us together."
Six-year-old Roman DiGiulio walked to the shrine with his mother and placed a hand-printed note and a large red heart on the tree. "Have a good life in heaven, sweet doggie," the note read.
"I've known Annie for years," Caroline DiGiulio said. "She was considered the neighborhood dog. She loved being outside and people loved seeing her."
City Department of Water and Power worker Jon Fernandez, who regularly makes service calls in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood, remembered being apprehensive when he first walked past the unchained husky three years ago.
"I was a little nervous. Dogs sometimes come after us. But she was very docile," Fernandez said. "I saw her out here just last Saturday."
Casting director Michael McCaskey also remembered seeing Annie in her usual spot on Saturday.
"She was such a friendly dog. Everybody loved her," he said.
Annie's owner, Jack Zurla, said he was moved by those who have contributed to the impromptu memorial. He said he rescued Annie 12 years ago when he found the abandoned puppy foraging for food near the corner of Washington Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
"I'll remember Annie as a dog that was more human than dog. She had the capacity to understand people. She was a dog of compassion for everybody. She gave people comfort," said Zurla, a representative for a designer glass and wrought iron company.
Zurla said people have stood crying in front of Annie's shrine.
"Annie was a staple in a lot of lives around here," he said. "Annie was always ready to give someone some love."


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The 32nd annual Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be "Going Big," with beautiful big rigs, more than $25,000 in cash and prizes, access to two races at Charlotte Motor Speedway, a live concert and more. Truckers and their families are invited to the zMAX Dragway, which is part of Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., May 15-17 for the biggest SuperRigs ever.
Shell Rotella SuperRigs will be part of the Sprint All-Star weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Contestants in SuperRigs will be provided with one ticket to both the North Carolina Education Lottery 200 Camping World Truck Series for Friday night and the Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday night. Additional tickets will be available at a 30 percent discount for SuperRigs participants.
Attendees will be treated to a free concert by country music star Jake Owen before the Saturday All-Star race. Texas rock musician Phil Pritchett will debut his new song, "Going Big," during a concert on Thursday night. The song was written to honor SuperRigs and the hard-working truckers who participate in the contest.
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March 2017 Newsletter
Thanks to everyone who kindly donated to the raffle drawn in Port Douglas. Brian Price from Darwin was the winner and was extremely thrilled to receive the prize. Brian and partner Janicean attended the National Assembly held in Albany in August 2014 and were hoping to return to view the Anzac Centre. They sent an email of thanks to the committee letting us know they will attempt to visit in Sep/Oct this year.
Skal Australia held their National Assembly in Port Douglas March 24-25. Cathy Glen represented the Albany chapter. Most clubs are experiencing the same issues as Albany with difficulty in retaining members. Due to this it was decided to that FVF donations now be directed to a Membership Development Fund. Funding is also available to assist in increasing membership from the Skal International.
Australia wide 38% of memberships is female with an average age of 54.
The next National Assembly is scheduled for August 24-25 and is being hosted by Sydney North at Q Station.
Australia wide 38% of memberships is female with an average age of 54.
The next National Assembly is scheduled for August 24-25 and is being hosted by Sydney North at Q Station.
Thanks to Jerome Ryan in supporting Skal Albany each year. Did you know that if you purchase any goods from Camping, Kayaks and 4 x 4 at 173 Chester Pass Road a small percentage of the sale will be returned to our club.
The March meeting was a small crowd which gave our regular members time to really catch up with each other. Again Joe provided great food with a minimum of fuss. It was great to see former member Elise Van Gorp in attendance. It is also always lovely to see members partners James McCabe and Ailan Tran join us.
Pictured left to right: Lesley Briscoe (Treasurer), Susan and James McCabe (Busy Blue Bus), Cheryl Griffiths (Dunmoylen House), Perri Pires (iTrails Downunder), Martin North, Ailan Tran (Quality Suites Banksia Gardens), Forrest Woodbury (Albany Whale Tours), Elise Van Gorp (Albany's Historic Whaling Station) John Woodbury (President) and Alice Ackley (Albany's Historic Whaling Station).MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT – LOCAL FEEDBACK from AGM
I have found the feedback enlightening, cheering, sobering and a reminder that committee work is never boring!
Many people held quite different views about meetings times and days but most specifically mentioned the importance of international and national friends meeting for Congress. The importance of the worldwide nature of Skal got more mention than any other item.
- What happens at Skal meetings seems to find acceptance – guest speakers receiving supportive comment from quite a few, as does the clarity and informative opportunities to explore other member's business.
- Service to local youth; encouraging engagement in tourism was an important opportunity for several members.
- While a number of Skalleagues expressed satisfaction with the meeting procedure, a general tone of comment was made that a casual way of doing business with friends – of socialising and networking was a very important expectation from Skal membership in Albany.
- Specific comment was made that formal proceedings need to be restricted to as short a time as possible and that long wordy newsletters were outside several members interest.
NOTE: Skal International has processes – internationally repeated and maintained over many years in many countries of the world. Australia too, must incorporate this process into the fibre of its representation at each of its clubs.
I have found the feedback enlightening, cheering, sobering and a reminder that committee work is never boring!
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* Futures down: Dow 0.33 pct, S&P 0.20 pct, Nasdaq 0.24 pct
By Shreyashi Sanyal
Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures dropped on Monday, still reeling from the aftershocks of a spike in Treasury yields last week following healthy economic data.
Yields on the 10-year note are perched at seven-year highs, after a solid jobs report raised the specter of faster interest rate hikes. The U.S. Treasury market is closed on Monday for the Columbus Day holiday.
While U.S. stocks have eased off record high levels following last week's drop, there are still concerns about valuations in the pricier names, especially with the corporate earnings season on tap.
The so-called FAANG group – Facebook, Amazon , Apple, Netflix and Alphabet – had led the market lower on Friday and their shares were down between 0.18 percent and 1.15 percent in premarket trading on Monday.
The news on Sino-U.S. diplomatic relations was not great either, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi airing their grievances in the open on Monday during a brief visit to Beijing by Washington's top diplomat.
At 7:45 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were down 87 points, or 0.33 percent. S&P 500 e-minis were down 5.75 points, or 0.20 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 17.5 points, or 0.24 percent.
Energy stocks could come under pressure as crude oil prices dropped below $83 a barrel on expectations that some Iranian oil exports will keep flowing after the U.S. reimposes sanctions, easing a strain on supplies.
Wynn Resorts fell 2.2 percent and Las Vegas Sands was down 1.6 percent after Morgan Stanley cut its gross gaming revenue growth estimates for Macau.
General Electric was set to extend a five-day rally, climbing 2.2 percent after Barclays echoed investor optimism over Larry Culp, saying the conglomerate's new chief executive officer will be able to drive more robust restructuring. (Reporting by Shreyashi Sanyal in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)


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From a scary cancer diagnosis to a happy remission, Amanda has turned adversity on its head and started a pretty fabulous home-based nail polish business. This is her inspirational story.
All about Amanda
Amanda was born in Phoenix, Arizona, but her family relocated to a small town in Arkansas, where she spent most of her life. When she was considering what field to go into, she decided on optometry. She applied to schools all over the country and chose a fabulous school back in her hometown, and has lived back in Phoenix for two and a half years now.
She met her husband, Jason, in 2004 when he transferred to a Best Buy where she was working. "I always tell him that I knew I was going to marry him from the moment I first laid eyes on him," she remembered. "That line usually gets him to do stuff for me." They have now been married for four happy years.
A life-changing diagnosis
In early 2012, Amanda noticed that she had a bump on the side of her neck. It bothered her, and no matter how much time passed, it didn't go away. She finally showed it to Jason on March 31st. He was concerned, and urged her to go see a doctor. "What I thought was going to be a quick trip in to one of those small clinics inside of a CVS store, led to a plea from the nurse to go to an Urgent Care immediately — which led to a plea from that staff to go to a hospital immediately," she explained.
She phoned Jason, who rushed to be by her side, and they spent a couple of anxious hours awaiting an answer. When the doctor finally came in and gave her a diagnosis of Stage 2B Hodgkin's Lymphoma, she and Jason were understandably upset. "We desperately wanted it to be a bad April Fool's joke," she said.
A love for nail polish
While Amanda was undergoing chemotherapy, she found herself in a depressed state of mind and was spending a lot of time indoors. "I was sick and miserable and in this perpetual funk that left me cooped up inside my home all day every day for weeks," she shared. "This led to an increase in my addiction for online shopping, so I started buying lots of nail polish and rekindling an old obsession."
She was able to discover, via social media and the rest of the online world, a network of women who were as passionate about polish as she was. This led her to try independent brands that she normally wouldn't have known about and led her to friendships that she wouldn't have been able to discover otherwise.
Forming her company
Amanda's cancer went into remission in October 2012 — and beating cancer was what motivated Amanda to create her nail polish company. "When I was cooped up in my home feeling sorry for myself and watching all of these amazing women do great things with something as simple as nail polish, I thought why not give it a go myself?" she said.
Being a self-professed "nerd," Amanda chose the name Chirality to reflect her love of science. "The term chirality comes from a molecule having a non-superimposable mirror image," she explained. "A good example would be your hands — they're mirror images of each other and yet they're both shaped differently. It's an interesting concept, I thought. Plus, the name just sounds pretty!"
The 4-1-1 on Chirality
All of Amanda's polishes are considered "3 free," which means that they are free of the three major toxic chemicals: Dibutyl phthalate (dbp), formaldehyde and toluene. She is also conscious about ensuring the ingredients are also cruelty-free. "This means that none of my ingredients nor the final product is tested on animals — regardless of how much I would like to see my dog wearing nail polish!" she said.
She has honed her processing time down quite a bit with plenty of experience and priceless help from her husband. "Just making one batch of one particular color was taking me upwards of several hours," she told us. "However, after months of fine-tuning my craft, trial and error, and putting my husband to work, I have streamlined the process to where now I can get many colors made, bottled and processed in just over an hour."
Life as a small business owner
There are challenges as well as major benefits to being a small business owner, Amanda said. For example, since October, Chirality has really taken off. "Don't get me wrong, it's great, but there is definitely a challenge in trying to balance running a successful business while going to Optometry school and maintaining a personal life with my family," she explained.
The benefits are immeasurable, though. She gets the satisfaction of being able to open her Facebook page and have direct interaction and conversations with her customers and fans.
Her husband has been there for her from day one, rooting her on and being involved in the day-to-day operations. "He started out just being a hand with nails I could paint on and has gone on to pouring the bottles, packaging everything, marketing, and even helping out with all of my web content," she happily shared. "He's amazing! I don't know where I would be without him today."
The future for Chirality
Amanda hopes that Chirality continues its growth and that she is able to reach even more fans with her creative polish names and excellent product. "The Cereal Killer line (with names that paired famous serial killers with popular breakfast cereals) got off to a rocky start when a lot of people failed to see the humor in it and sent me ugly messages, but then a thousand people joined overnight and bought my entire stock," she remembered. "Even more people came in when I introduced my Science/Math line of holos in February. Now I'm trying to work on the second half of my Cereal Killer line, a line based on Philosophy and Logic, and a horror movie line (which I promised my husband I would do since he's a big horror movie nerd)."
If you're looking to start your own business, Amanda has seasoned advice for you. Be original, use quality materials and price fair. "Also, test everything," she advised. "Whether you're a big or small business, the slightest problem can really hurt. It's easier for bigger ones to bounce back, but a small business can burn to the ground in a matter of seconds over just about anything involving shoddy product."
To find out more about Chirality nail polish, visit her Facebook page and her online store — and prepare those fingernails for their new favorite polish!
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by Daniel J Glendening
Hypercorrection, at Recess, brings together the somewhat disparate work of four artists under a thematic umbrella ostensibly concerned with notions of self-correction and self-identity. In its traditional usage, the term hypercorrection refers to, in language and grammar, a case of syntax or diction in which a grammatical rule is applied in an in appropriate case, out of a desire for propriety. In a sense, it's overcompensation, turning into (or out of?) the skid so severely that the car swerves wildly out of control.
As a whole, the exhibition feels a little off balance, with the work of each artist (Sokhun Keo, Paul Clay, Krystal South, and Ross Young) installed somewhat independently, with Clay's Bear Crosses Territory and South's The Medium is the iMessage in the Recess collective's main gallery, Young's Grid 3 (Mold Grid) hanging like a mechanical Spanish moss in the stairwell, and Keo's Tomorrow's Artifacts occupying the first floor entry way. Dispersed through the building, the work of each artist functions as an independent installation, and while this allows the work to function as waypoints on the path towards the main gallery, it also minimizes the extent to which the works are able to directly communicate and reflect upon one another.
Keo's work, Tomorrow's Artifacts, includes a stack of printed take-aways and two sculptural works. The black and white take-aways, each 8.5"x11," read "HOW TO DANCE THE SARAVAN AUTHENTICALLY," and depict six steps, explicated with an illustrated figure looking, a little, like Keo himself. Upon closer examination, this saravan dance, commonly associated with Cambodian Rom kbach music, is mashed up with the "YMCA" dance, an East/West, traditional-disco hybrid. Keo's sculptures are situated on the floor of the entryway, the first an arrangement of ceramic shards, fragments of broken plates printed with a woman's face, the second featuring a large colorful placemat or paper prayer rug, featuring an ornate paisley pattern and borders with text, in an Asian-fast-food font, reading "Take Out." Atop this print are two halves of a ceramic teacup, each half set atop a small round mirror, the reflection rendering the cup holographically whole. Keo's work offers up something of a puzzle with missing pieces. The woman depicted on the plates is somewhat enigmatic and unidentified, though, in combination with the mirrored cup piece there seems to be a sort of trauma enacted here, a violent loss only tentatively filled in the reflected teacup.
There is some amount of exchange between the works of South and Clay, occupying, as they are, a single room together. Clay's Bear Crosses Territory is a standout piece, a deft blend of humor and existential angst in a glitzy package. The work is a fairly simple computer game, depicting (through two side-by-side digital projections, somewhat distractingly overlapping and imperfectly aligned) a shaggy, acid-flashback, brightly hued bear, lumbering across an expansive landscape. The game is controlled via the exhibition audience through two large buttons, the first button, when pressed, activates the bear's slow march. The second, while pressed, sends a stream of vomit out of the bear's mouth, looking like a flood of chunky, semi-coagulated blood, splashing and staining the landscape floor. The bear marches slowly through a simply rendered desert, beachfront resort, and, apparently, a dance club.
It's a darkly humorous meditation on existential suffering. Through an oblique lens, this blood-spewing bear, prodded onward my the whims of external and omnipotent onlookers, marches on and on, never really arriving anywhere, never taking pleasure in its surroundings. This shaggy, damaged, cartoonish bear is alone in a vast and unrelenting landscape, dying a long and protracted death, to no apparent purpose or end.
In a grouping under the title The Medium is the iMessage, South presents three works combining Apple iPads with Marshall McLuhan's canonical texts Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, from 1964, and The Medium is the Massage: An Inventory of Effects, composed in collaboration with Quentin Fiore and published in 1967. A portion of McLuhan's philosophy positions technology (any and all technologies, including, but not limited to, the printed word, radio broadcast, television broadcast, the automobile, the internet, the hot air-balloon, the iPad) as a social-transformer, and as an extension of human-ness. In an extremely reductive interpretation, McLuhan positions technologies as prosthetic appendages, extensions of the body, which transform the way in which a person or persons interact with the world at large. We are already cyborgs, as Donna Haraway described in her 1985 work, "A Cyborg Manifesto."
South's The Medium is the iMessage is comprised of a sculptural combine, a video projection, and two framed images leaning against the corner of the gallery. The sculpture is composed of a copy of McLuhan's The Medium is the Massage (I think) clamped, open, to a white iPad box, with large black C-clamps. The video depicts yellow-toned, flickering overlays of a book (presumably, also, The Medium is the Massage), its pages being turned, and iPads or iPhones. The image is high contrast, reducing the imagery to stark black and yellowy-white, abstracting the image overlays. Aesthetically, the video projection resides somewhere between a 1960s loft-party psychedelic light-show and a jittery intro title-sequence for a Showtime techno-thriller. South's third work, the pair of framed digital prints standing on the floor, leaning against the wall in the corner of the gallery, each depict an iPad displaying text from a book page. The text is entirely obscured by black redaction bars, save for a heading at the top of the page, reading "Literature," a page number, 25, and one isolated sentence: "By itself a given sentence is neither a fact nor a fiction; it is made so by others, later on." The page displayed comes from Bruno Latour's 1987 work, Science in Action. The source of the text does, in a sense, connect directly to the apparatus of the iPad, but without knowledge of the source material the piece still functions.
South's work, here, seems to be concerned to some degree with the role of contemporary technologies on human thought and language. The juxtaposition of McLuhan's text with the iPad is somewhat flat, as the point of conflict or tension is unclear – through McLuhan's text, the prosthesis of the iPad is not far removed from that of the printed text. South's redacted iPads, though, touch on something else outside of Latour's text: when Apple or Amazon can reach into your iPad or Kindle at any time and alter, edit, or censor your digital text, say, for example, your bought-and-paid-for digital copy of Orwell's 1984, maybe something is wrong, somewhere in the system.
What Hypercorrection ultimately conjures is a sense of angst and trauma. Clay's suffering bear, South's techno-anxiety, Keo's shattered plates and illusory, holographic other half.
Keo's figure, in How to Dance the Saravan Authentically, is simply an outline of a body, hollow and faceless.


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SEOUL, May 2 (UPI) -- A 51-member South Korean business group will travel with President Park Geun-hye on her U.S. visit, highlighting bilateral economic ties, officials said.
Park's six-day visit to the United States, which begins Sunday, comes as tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain high because of North Korean threats and provocations. The United States and South Korea, which just concluded their annual military exercises, along with Japan have stayed on the alert for any long-range ballistic missile test by the North.
"The largest economic delegation in the country's history partly seeks to wipe out any concerns about the country's economy that may have been raised by recent provocations from North Korea," a federation official said.
South Korea and the United States already have concluded a bilateral free trade agreement. Trade between the two sides exceeded $58 billion last year.
The delegation will include heads of South Korea's five major business organizations. Among them will be Lee Kun-hee, chairman of Samsung Electronics Co., the largest conglomerate in South Korea and also the world's largest supplier of smartphones and memory chips, the report said.
During their visit, the members will attend an official dinner commemorating the 60th anniversary of the alliance between Seoul and Washington, and a meeting with their U.S. counterparts that will focus on ways to expand economic cooperation between the two countries, the federation said.


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Sony has announced the new 20-CD Soundtrack box-set "The Movie Soundtracks" to be released 3 January 2014. Twenty soundtrack albums of the King of Rock'n'Roll, presented as mini "Vinyl" replica CDs plus and informative booklet and all remastered.
The real interest to Elvis collectors would be the 'Jailhouse Rock' album (originally released in South Africa), the 'Follow That Dream / Kid Galahad' double-feature plus the 'Kissin' Cousins' and 'Roustabout' remastered versions still only available via The Complete Masters set.
The other featured albums are: Loving You, King Creole, G. I. Blues, Blue Hawaii, Girls! Girls! Girls!,
It Happened At The World's Fair, Fun In Acapulco, Viva Las Vegas, Girl Happy, Harum Scarum, Frankie And Johnny, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, Spinout, Double Trouble, Clambake and Speedway.