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Friday Favorites!!
Hey dudes!! I hope you've all had a fantastic week and that you're all looking forward to a fun and relaxing Memorial Day(my birthday) Weekend!! I, personally, cannot WAIT for the weekend. There will be pizza. There will be X-Men. AND obviouslyyyyyy there will be my birthday celebration!!
I know it's been a while since I've posted a recipe or anything fun. I imagine it may be that way for a while with baby 20 days away!!! (20 EFFING DAYS!!! THIS IS INSANITY!!!) So I decided today I would at least share something fun with ya'll. How about some Friday Favorites?!?! I haven't done a Friday Favorites post in ages, and as there are quite a few things I'm looking forward to trying, buying, and watching in the near future I decided to share them with you today!!!
Favorite Birthday Dinner: Shrimp Pad Thai!!!! Oh man, I effing love Shrimp Pad Thai. There are actually a few great Thai restaurants near me, and I pretty much only ever get to them for a girls day or on my birthday. Thai food is not the hubby's favorite, as it's a bit more expensive than your standard Chinese take out. I've still never tried to make my own Pad Thai because buying ingredients that I will be using for this singular dish always deters me. If I did, though, I would definitly try this recipe from Closet Cooking. It looks perfect!
Favorite Tank I WILL Own Soon: This tank top, from Pretty Fit Athletics, literally made my LOL. MILF – Mom In Love with Fitness. Uh….yes please. I'll take one in each color. This other tank from FitnFab Apparel is definitely a front runner, too….because it's true…I'd pretty much do anything for peanut butter.
Favorite Show I Cannot WAIT to Come Back: Now, I know it's still Game of Thrones season, and don't get me wrong man, I LOVE Game of Thrones, But…I loved True Blood first. And I will always love True Blood first. There was an episode on last night that I hunkered down and watched from last season and I must admit that I am terribly sad that this is the last season, and I am very excited to see how they decide to wrap things up. The show has definitely had some ups and downs, so I just really hope they do it justice and end it well. What would that mean for me…hmmm….well CERTAINLY not how the books ended. (Just sayin; – you disappointed me Charlene Harris) but I'm pretty positive since they've been straying from the books for so long now (and one scene in particular last season made it pretty clear the show runners have absolutely no intention of taking the show in that direction). For me…the BEST ending is not Sookie ending up with Alcide, who, clearly (see below) is an effing hottie. But no. Eric. Eric and Sookie belong together. And maybe they could try and do something to make Sookie a little more likable this season. I was always a Sookie Fan, but the last two seasons she has probably been my least favorite character.
Favorite Salad I Plan to Live On All Summer Long: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Mexican Salad. Dear Two Peas & Their Pod, Thank you for bringing this salad into existence. Words can't quite express how much I adore the combination of every single thing in this salad…and I cannot wait to make giant batches of it and eat my weight in it. It's salad…so that's okay…right?
Favorite Book I Plan to Read All Summer Long: Although I haven't picked it up yet, I know that I will be doing so shortly and I also know that I will probably read it from cover to cover at least twice over given the opportunity. I, personally, really enjoyed going through What to Expect When You're Expecting throughout my pregnancy, and I think that What to Expect: The First Year will definitely be something that I, at the very least, enjoy reading. Gah. I'm so excited to meet my little muffin!!
Favorite Smoothie That Supports Healthy Lactation: I haven't discussed it too much on here, but if all goes well with baby and such I have every intention to breastfeed. I've been reading up on a few things that help maintain an abundant milk supply and support healthy lactation in general. I'm pleased that oats and flax seeds are two ingredients encouraged for breastfeeding moms…because I eat them almost every day already!! This smoothie recipe I found at Whey Beyond the Naked Truth combines those two ingredients with coconut milk, coconut water, mango, and pineapple for a tropical smoothie that sounds delicioussssssssss and I can't wait to try!!
And that's all she wrote for today, folks!!! What are your big plans for the long weekend??!!


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Earthquake Riks and Schools in Kathmandu
-Prabesh Ghimire
Earthquakes have occurred on earth's surface since times immemorial. Thousands and thousands of earthquakes happen every year; however, most of them go unnoticed as they are either too weak on the Richter scale or happen in remotest of the areas. Earthquakes almost always result in loss of life and property; the magnitude of the problem depending upon the extent of quake. Earthquakes often pose serious risks to public health as issue of deaths, injuries and illnesses are often inevitable, followed by needs of safe drinking water, sanitation, health care and adequate nutrition. The damage of infrastructures, including hospitals and additional disruption of transportation & communication services could further escalate the risks to public health in the aftermath of earthquake. Moreover, this could disrupt the access to health care services, earthquake relief operations and access to basic minimum health needs. The circumstances could be more pronounced and devastating in the school environment.
Nepal is considered as one of the most disaster-prone countries in the South-East Asian region. According to a study by Geo Hazards International, Kathmandu, Nepal ranked first on the list of the most earthquake-vulnerable cities in the world. A recent study of UNDP/BCPR in 2004 has ranked Nepal, in terms of relative vulnerability to earthquakes, as the eleventh most at risk country in the world. Another report by World Bank in 2005 classifies Nepal as one of the global 'hot-spots' for natural disasters. According to GSHAP data, Nepal lies in a region with high to very high seismic hazard.
Approximately every 75 years, Kathmandu is impacted by an earthquake of magnitude 8.0. A strong scale earthquake is due to strike Nepal anytime. Kathmandu hasn't witnessed a major earthquake in the last 78 years. Although the quakes of 1988 (M 6.6 Richter) and another one that occurred a day ago (M 6.8 Richter) threatened and claimed several human lives and properties, that wasn't as threatening as the prospect of 1934 earthquake (M 8.4 Richter). The larger the time gap (between quakes) the larger the quake is expected to be.
Nepal is a small and land locked country in South- East Asia, positioned between the two large and densely populated countries of Asia i.e. India and China. It covers an area of 147, 181 sq. km, situating between longitudes 80°4'E to 88°12'E and latitudes 26°22'N to 30°27'N, along the southern slopes of the Himalayas. The lowest altitude starts from 60 meters above the sea level in the Southern plain to 8, 848 meters in the Northern part. Various factors like rugged and fragile geophysical structure, high angle of slopes, complex geology, variable climatic circumstances, energetic tectonic processes, unplanned settlements, dense and escalating population, deprived economic conditions and low literacy rates have made Nepal vulnerable to natural disasters. Most part of the country is seismically active.
The seismic record of the country seems to suggest that earthquakes of the 1934 magnitude occur approximately every 75 years. Even though this is only a statistical estimate, no one questions that major earthquakes are an inescapable part of Nepal's future. Many experts consider a major earthquake is bound to occur in the near future, considering the recent seismic activity in the region. Among all disaster scenarios in Nepal, none is as alarming as the prospect of a major earthquake affecting the Kathmandu Valley.
Kathmandu is among 21 cities around the world in seismic zones and the risk for the city is increasing every year. It is very likely that Kathmandu valley will be crucially affected in case of any imminent disaster such as earthquake. It appears that a medium size earthquake would result into a major disaster taking thousands of life and loss of assets. Various studies illustrate that a major earthquake similar to the one in 1934 would destroy 60 to...
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Yeah! owo Ive been beta testing FurVilla since I think July? And its been really cool, I like the site a lot! :D Its gonna be weird to see so many more people around, but Im looking forward to it, too! :3
I spent most of my time tonight going through notifications on FurVilla and talking with the other beta testers and stuff, so I kiiiinda dont have much time to write here tonight. ;u; Whoops.
So now its after eight forty five, and I might be watching something with Dad before I go to bed! :o And I have to get off for tonight anyway, ehh. ;u;
Ill definitely try to get more written here tomorrow, though! :D Ill be on again then for sure! X3
Good night guys! ^.^


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Newly-reunited Take That stars Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams revealed today that the band would definitely tour - but the collaboration may not be permanent.
The duo, who have recorded a single - Shame - together which was premiered today, said the group's only firm plans are for an album and live shows.
After 18 months working, the future is uncertain and they may go their separate ways, they admitted as they appeared on BBC Radio 1 this morning to unveil the single.

The group and Williams had bickered for more than a decade after he left for a solo career. They cleared the air after more than a decade of feuding when they met up in Los Angeles around 18 months ago.

Last month they announced they had recorded an album.

Today the pair confirmed they were plotting their live show - but anything beyond that was uncertain.

Asked about the future, Barlow said: "I don't know the answer to that. We agreed when we started - it's 20 years since we began, it's our 20th year for all of us - to do a one-off album and maybe a one-off tour would be a great thing this year.

"But I think once we've done that, Rob will go back to being Rob, we'll go back to being a four. I think it will resume to how it was."

Williams added: "The thing is, the door is open to do whatever we want. We've got 18 months planned. Whatever happens after, whatever happens after that. We haven't decided."

Barlow said of live plans: "We are talking about a tour right now, so hopefully next summer we will tour."

The pair also spoke of the night they put their differences aside to reform the hugely popular group.

The five Take That members met up 18 months ago in Williams's home city of Los Angeles, California, after keeping their distance since 1995.

In their first joint interview in 15 years, Barlow admitted that he felt guilty about not looking out for Williams, who was the younger member of Take That.

"I think we had a lot of guilt, the four of us, because Rob was the youngest, the most impressionable of all of us. We always felt like we didn't look after him enough."

The pair got together for a "big chat" when Mark Owen, Jason Orange, Howard Donald and Barlow were in LA mixing The Circus album.

Williams said in an interview on Radio 1: "It is one of those situations in life that could be very explosive and could go completely wrong.

"We had that big chat and the most amazing thing happened at the end of it. We both said sorry to each other and we both meant it and that was all we needed.

"It just lifted so much off my shoulders that I didn't know was still there."

Barlow added: "I spent the last 15 years thinking about what I was going to say."

The pair were debuting their joint single Shame on Radio 1's Chris Moyles show. The track includes an acoustic guitar part reminiscent of Sir Paul McCartney's song Blackbird, which he recorded with the Beatles.

The video for the song - to be included on his greatest hits album later this year - was also premiered on Williams's website.

In a sign that their dark years were behind them, Williams and Barlow embraced in front of fans as they arrived at the Radio 1 studios in central London this morning.
Recalling their clear-the-air meeting, Barlow said: "All these things had been built up for so long it just sounded stupid as it was coming out. We just needed to sit opposite each other and talk.

Williams added: "We are a bit older, a bit wiser, I think that our egos have diminished a little bit.

"It was the start of a very magical 18 months that we had together since then, writing songs together, getting to know each other."

The pair's new song, based on their relationship, was written in an hour, said Williams.

Barlow said: "We are really enjoying each other at the moment and I do feel like our work in the studio is actually just beginning.

"We have got off to a great start and we are enjoying working with each other so much, we do it over the internet, we do it whenever we can."

The similarity between Shame and the Beatles song was not lost on listeners.

Many people took to social networking site Twitter to point out the coincidence.

Blackbird was released on the Fab Four's 1968 album The Beatles, more commonly known as the White Album, and features just Sir Paul playing an acoustic guitar.

One Twitter user wrote: "Is it me, or does the Robbie/Gary song rip off Blackbird by The Beatles?"

Another wrote: "Gary Barlow & Robbie's latest song sounds an awful lot like 'Blackbird' by The Beatles."

But the track was a big hit with Williams's fans, who were delighted the pair were recording together again.

"Lovely song. So great to see you two together," wrote one fan on Williams's website.


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May set for animal welfare honour
The guitarist will be honoured by the International Fund for Animal Welfare at London's House of Lords on Tuesday (19Oct10).
The prize comes after May, a long-time protester against fox hunting and bloodsports, launched his Save Me campaign to ensure animal laws are kept in place to prevent cruelty.
He says, "Fighting for the welfare of our wild animals is not a task that any of us want to have to do.
"We do it because these magnificent animals live, breathe, see, hear, and feel pleasure and pain like we do, but they do not speak our language, so in the world of humans, they have no voice. They have no way to speak out against the abuse being perpetrated against them."


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Located in the Laurel Hill neighborhood of Lorton Virginia this 3 level colonial is ready for a new owner to enjoy. The Oakmont model features over 4500 finished square feet and this home has the addition of a fully screened porch and deck off the main level.
Laurel Hill is within 5 miles of Fort Belvor and the new National Geospatial Agency in Springfield (Belvoir North). Multiple commuting options to DC are close by including the Lorton Station VRE station and access to I-95 are both less than 2 miles away. Enjoy shopping at multiple shopping centers close by and play golf at the Laurel Hill Golf Course. The community features a swimming pool and tennis courts for summer time relaxation. Children attend nearby Laurel Hill Elementary School and South County Secondary School.
Take a quick tour and then call Cindy Jones and CJ Realty Group at 703-346-2213 for more information.


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Prominent Liberal And Avowed Atheist Richard Dawkins Supports "Mild Pedophilia"–UPDATED
Guest post by Melissa Clouthier of MelissaBlogs.com. On Twitter: @MelissaTweets
Dawkins went on to say that one of his former school masters "pulled me on his knee and put his hand inside my shorts," and that to condemn this "mild touching up" as sexual abuse today would somehow be unfair.
"I am very conscious that you can't condemn people of an earlier era by the standards of ours. Just as we don't look back at the 18th and 19th centuries and condemn people for racism in the same way as we would condemn a modern person for racism, I look back a few decades to my childhood and see things like caning, like mild pedophilia, and can't find it in me to condemn it by the same standards as I or anyone would today," he said.
I would say Dawkins is living proof that pedophilia does cause harm.
In the effort to be urbane and nuanced and to see the world in muted shades of gray, guys like Dawkins have no lines at all. But why would he? The lines are blurry because each person has his own set of lines. There are no agreed upon moral truths, there's simply circumstances that have individual contexts that must be viewed through subjective lenses.
This subjectivity and lack of standards is how society comes unraveled.
"Does anyone else see a pattern here? Perhaps the apostles of the Gospel of Science could examine these correlations, and confirm my impression that there is a distinct non-randomness involved."
This just in: Man who has spent entire adult public life attempting a Freudian vengeance against God-As-Father-Figure-Betrayer announces that a bit of "mild pedophilia" did "no lasting harm" to his psychology.
This Particular Action Item Has a Pedigree: Via @gogman, this old, and worrisome, article from Der Spiegel, about the Left taking the 60s Revolution too far… right into children, actually.
The Left doesn't want to discuss this much.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 2, 2017--
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL), a global leader in the design,
marketing, and distribution of premium lifestyle products, today
reported earnings per diluted share of $1.75 on a reported basis and
$1.99 on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other
charges that were primarily related to activities associated with the
Company's Way Forward plan, for the second quarter of Fiscal 2018. This
compared to earnings per diluted share of $0.55 on a reported basis and
$1.90 on an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other
charges, for the second quarter of Fiscal 2017.
"I am pleased with the progress we are making as we continue to
strengthen the foundations of our business and elevate the expression of
our iconic brand," said Ralph Lauren, Executive Chairman and Chief
Creative Officer. "Patrice has already proven to be an invaluable
partner who is embracing our core values, bringing unique expertise and
uniting and empowering our capable teams."
"We are focused on creating value for all of our stakeholders by
continuing to drive productivity and re-igniting quality growth," said
Patrice Louvet, President and Chief Executive Officer. "While there is a
lot of work to be done, I am encouraged by the early progress we are
making across multiple fronts to strengthen our brand and better connect
with consumers."
We delivered across the following key initiatives in the second quarter:
Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 Income Statement Review
Net Revenues. In the second quarter of Fiscal 2018,
revenue decreased by 9% to $1.7 billion on a reported basis, driven by
initiatives to increase quality of sales, reduce promotional activity,
and elevate our distribution, as well as brand exits and lower consumer
The second quarter revenue decline is in line with the Company's
guidance of a 9%-10% revenue decline, excluding approximately 40 basis
points of negative foreign currency impact. Foreign currency benefited
revenue growth by approximately 40 basis points in the second quarter,
which is better than guidance, as foreign exchange rates moved favorably
during the quarter.
Revenue performance for the Company's reportable segments in the second
quarter compared to the prior year period was as follows:
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the second quarter of
Fiscal 2018 was $996 million on both a reported basis and an adjusted
basis, excluding restructuring-related and other charges. Gross margin
was 59.8% on a reported and 59.9% on an adjusted basis, and 300 basis
points above the prior year on an adjusted basis.
The gross margin increase was driven by initiatives to improve quality
of sales through reduced promotional activity, favorable geographic and
channel mix shifts, and improved product costs. Foreign currency
benefited gross margin by 10 basis points in the second quarter.
Operating Expenses. Operating expenses in the second
quarter of Fiscal 2018 were $802 million on a reported basis, including
$30 million in restructuring-related and other charges. On an adjusted
basis, excluding such charges, operating expenses were $773 million,
down 5% compared to the prior year, primarily as a result of store
closures and other expense savings initiatives associated with our
restructuring activities.
Adjusted operating expense rate was 46.4%, 190 basis points above the
prior year period, excluding restructuring-related and other charges
from both periods. This increase was due to fixed expense deleverage and
an unfavorable channel mix shift, as a greater portion of our revenue
was generated by our international retail businesses, which typically
carry higher operating expense.
Operating Income. Operating income in the second quarter
of Fiscal 2018 was $193 million, including restructuring-related and
other charges of $30 million. On an adjusted basis, operating income of
$224 million decreased 1% and operating margin was 13.4%, 100 basis
points above the prior year period, excluding restructuring-related and
other charges from both periods. The higher operating margin was
attributable to gross margin expansion. Foreign currency benefited
operating margin by 30 basis points in the second quarter.
The adjusted operating margin was above the Company's guidance of 40-60
basis points of expansion excluding foreign currency pressure of 40
basis points. The outperformance was driven by our quality of sales
initiatives that over-delivered our expectations.
Net Income and EPS. On a reported basis, net income in the
second quarter of Fiscal 2018 was $144 million or $1.75 per diluted
share. On an adjusted basis, net income was $164 million, or $1.99 per
diluted share, excluding restructuring-related and other charges. This
compared to a net income of $46 million, or $0.55 per diluted share on a
reported basis, and net income of $158 million, or $1.90 per diluted
share on an adjusted basis, for the second quarter of Fiscal 2017.
In the second quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company had an effective tax
rate of approximately 25% on a reported basis and approximately 26% on
an adjusted basis, excluding restructuring-related and other charges,
above guidance of 24%, due to discrete one-time items. This compared to
a reported and an adjusted effective tax rate of 38% and 29%,
respectively, in the prior year period.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Review
The Company ended the second quarter of Fiscal 2018 with $1.7 billion in
cash, short and long term investments and $590 million in total debt,
compared to $1.1 billion and $692 million, respectively, at the end of
second quarter of Fiscal 2017.
Inventory at the end of second quarter Fiscal 2018 was $865 million,
down 26% to the prior year period, driven by both restructuring actions
and improvement in operating processes, including a proactive pullback
in receipts and moving towards a demand driven supply chain.
The Company had $33 million in capital expenditures in the second
quarter of Fiscal 2018, compared to $88 million in the prior year
period, primarily driven by lower IT and infrastructure investments and
an increased focus on return on investment.
Full Year and Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Outlook
As a reminder, the full year Fiscal 2018 and third quarter guidance
excludes restructuring-related and other charges expected to be recorded
primarily in connection with the Company's Way Forward plan.
For Fiscal 2018, the Company continues to expect net revenue to decrease
8% to 9%, excluding the impact of foreign currency. Foreign currency is
now expected to have approximately 80 basis points of benefit to revenue
growth in Fiscal 2018 versus previous guidance of minimal impact, given
recent movements in foreign exchange rates.
Based on the first half performance, the Company now expects operating
margin for Fiscal 2018 to be 9.5%-10.5%, excluding the impact of foreign
currency, and versus previous guidance of 9.0%-10.5%. Foreign currency
is now expected to have minimal impact on operating margin for Fiscal
2018, versus previous guidance of 40-50 basis points of pressure, due to
recent movements in foreign exchange rates.
In the third quarter of Fiscal 2018, the Company expects net revenue to
be down 6%-8%, excluding the impact of foreign currency. Foreign
currency is expected to have approximately 160-170 basis points of
benefit to revenue growth in the third quarter of Fiscal 2018.
Operating margin for the third quarter of Fiscal 2018 is expected to be
down 50-70 basis points, excluding the impact of foreign currency.
Foreign currency is estimated to benefit operating margin by
approximately 10-20 basis points in the third quarter.
The full year Fiscal 2018 tax rate is estimated at approximately 25%,
and the third quarter of Fiscal 2018 tax rate is estimated at
approximately 23%, including the impact of ASU 2016-09.
We expect capital expenditures of approximately $225 million for Fiscal
2018, lower than our previous guidance of $300 million, as we shift
capital investments behind consumer-facing initiatives that have
demonstrated a proof of concept and healthy rates of return.
Fiscal Year 2018 Outlook – Non-GAAP Disclosure:
The Company is not able to provide a full reconciliation of the non-GAAP
financial measures to GAAP because certain material items that impact
these measures, such as the timing and exact amount of charges related
to our Way Forward plan, have not yet occurred or are out of the
Company's control. Accordingly, a reconciliation of our non-GAAP
financial measure guidance to the corresponding GAAP measures is not
available without unreasonable effort. The Company has identified the
estimated impact of the items excluded from its Fiscal 2018 guidance.
This Fiscal 2018 non-GAAP guidance excludes estimated pretax
restructuring-related and other charges expected to be recorded
primarily in connection with the Company's Way Forward plan of
approximately $200 million.
Conference Call
As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call and
live online webcast today, Thursday, November 2nd, at 9:00
a.m. Eastern. Listeners may access a live broadcast of the conference
call on the Company's investor relations website at http://investor.ralphlauren.com
or by dialing 517-623-4963 or 800-857-5209. To access the conference
call, listeners should dial in by 8:45 a.m. Eastern and request to be
connected to the Ralph Lauren Second Quarter Fiscal 2018 conference call.
An online archive of the broadcast will be available by accessing the
Company's investor relations website at http://investor.ralphlauren.com.
A telephone replay of the call will be available from 12:00 P.M.
Eastern, Thursday, November 2, 2017 through 6:00 P.M. Eastern, Thursday,
November 9, 2017 by dialing 203-369-1625 or 866-485-4174 and entering
passcode 8851.
Future announcements regarding the timing of future earnings release
dates and conference calls will be posted on the Company's investor
relations website at http://investor.ralphlauren.com
and will not be issued through news wire services unless otherwise noted
by the Company.
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design,
marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in four
categories: apparel, home, accessories and fragrances. For 50 years,
Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently
developed across an expanding number of products, brands and
international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph
Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph
Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children,
Chaps, and Club Monaco, among others, constitute one of the world's most
widely recognized families of consumer brands. For more information, go
to http://investor.ralphlauren.com.
This press release and oral statements made from time to time by
representatives of the Company contain certain "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include the statements
under "Full Year and Third Quarter Fiscal 2018 Outlook," and statements
regarding, among other things, our current expectations about the
Company's future results and financial condition, revenues, store
openings and closings, employee reductions, margins, expenses and
earnings and are indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipate,"
"estimate," "expect," "project," "we believe" and similar words or
phrases. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results,
performance or achievements to be materially different from the future
results, performance or achievements expressed in or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based largely
on the Company's expectations and judgments and are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties, many of which are unforeseeable and beyond
our control. The factors that could cause actual results to materially
differ include, among others: the loss of key personnel, including
Mr. Ralph Lauren, or other changes in our executive and senior
management team or to our operating structure, and our ability to
effectively transfer knowledge during periods of transition; the
potential impact to our business and future strategic direction
resulting from our transition to our new Chief Executive Officer; our
ability to successfully implement our long-term growth strategy and
achieve anticipated operating enhancements and cost reductions from our
restructuring plans; the impact to our business resulting from
investments and other costs incurred in connection with the execution of
our long-term growth strategy, including restructuring-related charges,
which may be dilutive to our earnings in the short term; our ability to
effectively manage inventory levels and the increasing pressure on our
margins in a highly promotional retail environment; the impact to our
business resulting from potential costs and obligations related to the
early closure of our stores or termination of our long-term,
non-cancellable leases; our efforts to successfully enhance, upgrade,
and/or transition our global information technology systems and
e-commerce platform; our ability to secure our facilities and systems
and those of our third-party service providers from, among other things,
cybersecurity breaches, acts of vandalism, computer viruses, or similar
Internet or email events; a variety of legal, regulatory, tax,
political, and economic risks, including risks related to the
importation and exportation of products, tariffs, and other trade
barriers which our operations are currently subject to, or may become
subject to as a result of potential changes in legislation, and other
risks associated with our international operations, such as compliance
with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or violations of other
anti-bribery and corruption laws prohibiting improper payments, and the
burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations,
including tax laws, trade and labor restrictions, and related laws that
may reduce the flexibility of our business; changes in our tax
obligations and effective tax rates due to a variety of factors,
including potential changes in tax laws and regulations, accounting
rules, or the mix and level of earnings by jurisdiction; our exposure to
currency exchange rate fluctuations from both a transactional and
translational perspective; the impact to our business resulting from
increases in the costs of raw materials, transportation, and labor; the
potential impact to our business resulting from the financial
difficulties of certain of our large wholesale customers, which may
result in consolidations, liquidations, restructurings, and other
ownership changes in the retail industry, as well as other changes in
the competitive marketplace, including the introduction of new products
or pricing changes by our competitors; the impact to our business
resulting from changes in consumers' ability or preferences to purchase
premium lifestyle products that we offer for sale and our ability to
forecast consumer demand, which could result in either a build-up or
shortage of inventory; our ability to maintain our credit profile and
ratings within the financial community; our ability to access sources of
liquidity to provide for our cash needs, including our debt obligations,
payment of dividends, capital expenditures, and potential repurchases of
our Class A common stock, as well as the ability of our customers,
suppliers, vendors, and lenders to access sources of liquidity to
provide for their own cash needs; the potential impact to the trading
prices of our securities if our Class A common stock share repurchase
activity and/or cash dividend payments differ from investors'
expectations; the impact of the volatile state of the global economy,
stock markets, and other global economic conditions on us, our
customers, suppliers, vendors, and lenders; the impact to our business
of events of unrest and instability that are currently taking place in
certain parts of the world, as well as from any terrorist action,
retaliation, and the threat of further action or retaliation; our
ability to open new retail stores, concession shops, and e-commerce
sites in an effort to expand our direct-to-consumer presence; our
ability to continue to expand or grow our business internationally and
the impact of related changes in our customer, channel, and geographic
sales mix as a result; our ability to continue to maintain our brand
image and reputation and protect our trademarks; our intention to
introduce new products or enter into or renew alliances and exclusive
relationships; changes in the business of, and our relationships with,
major department store customers and licensing partners; the potential
impact on our operations and on our suppliers and customers resulting
from natural or man-made disasters; the impact to our business resulting
from the United Kingdom's decision to exit the European Union and the
uncertainty surrounding the terms and conditions of such a withdrawal,
as well as the related impact to global stock markets and currency
exchange rates; and our ability to make certain strategic acquisitions
and successfully integrate the acquired businesses into our existing
operations; and other risk factors identified in the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
September 30, 2017
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North America
Global Directly Operated Stores and
Global Licensed Stores and Concessions
Since Ralph Lauren Corporation is a global company, the comparability of
its operating results reported in U.S. Dollars is also affected by
foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations because the underlying
currencies in which it transacts change in value over time compared to
the U.S. Dollar. These rate fluctuations can have a significant effect
on the Company's reported results. As such, in addition to financial
measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles ("U.S. GAAP"), the Company's discussions often contain
references to constant currency measures, which are calculated by
translating the current-year and prior-year reported amounts into
comparable amounts using a single foreign exchange rate for each
currency. The Company presents constant currency financial information,
which is a non-U.S. GAAP financial measure, as a supplement to its
reported operating results. The Company uses constant currency
information to provide a framework to assess how its businesses
performed excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations. Management believes this information is useful to
investors to facilitate comparisons of operating results and better
identify trends in the Company's businesses. The constant currency
performance measures should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of
or superior to, the Company's operating performance measures calculated
in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Additionally, this earnings release includes certain non-U.S. GAAP
financial measures relating to charges recorded in connection with the
Company's restructuring plans, as well as depreciation expense
associated with the Company's former Polo store at 711 Fifth Avenue in
New York City recorded after the store closed during the first quarter
of Fiscal 2018 in connection with the Way Forward plan. Although the
Company is no longer generating revenue or has any other economic
activity associated with its former Polo store, it continues to incur
depreciation expense due to its involvement at the time of construction.
Adjustments also include additional impairment of assets related to
underperforming stores as a result of the Company's on-going store
portfolio evaluation and net other charges primarily related to the
departure of the Company's former CEO, Mr. Stefan Larsson, and the
reversal of reserves associated with the settlement of certain
non-income tax issues. The income tax provision has been adjusted for
the tax-related effects of these charges, which were calculated using
the respective statutory tax rates for each applicable jurisdiction.
Included in this earnings release are reconciliations between the
non-U.S. GAAP financial measures and the most directly comparable U.S.
GAAP measures before and after these charges. The Company uses non-U.S.
GAAP financial measures, among other things, to evaluate its operating
performance and in order to represent the manner in which the Company
conducts and views its business. The Company believes that excluding
items that are not comparable from period to period helps investors and
others compare operating performance between two periods. The Company's
full year and third quarter Fiscal 2018 guidance excludes restructuring
and other related charges, as previously described. While the Company
considers the non-U.S. GAAP measures useful in analyzing its results,
they are not intended to replace, nor act as a substitute for, any
presentation included in the consolidated financial statements prepared
in conformity with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-U.S. GAAP
measures reported by other companies.
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International award-winning investigative journalist, Jaime Maussan, releases world changing evidence about Peruvian discovered mummies that do not look like human…here, in this interview, Jaime presents this in his most personal, deeply intimate and heartfelt way.
This hour is profoundly important, exciting and inspiring, while including frustrations and dangers that this kind of game changing evidence brings when presenting some truths and facts. Yet with courage, determination and dedication to this issue, what Jaime brings to us is presented at an extremely critical moment in our time, which he describes in detail.
After 47 years as one of the most famous investigative journalists in our time, focused on many issues and primarily on UFO and ET evidence, Jaime passionately presents this discovery in an overview of what is already proving the biggest game changer in our lifetime…and as he says, this has only just begun! Whether these mummies prove to be ETs, related to ETs or humans, whatever these Beings prove to be when the test results come in, the frequency of consciousness of all humanity has already been raised by his conversation and research, as is proven by the fact that within only the first hours of releasing this information, over 24 MILLION viewers watched the Gaia TV's six minute intro video illuminating what this is all about. Humanoid like mummies discovered in the region of the famed Nazca Lines in Peru, that do not resemble humans, are suddenly bringing us together in a new way, into a new frequency of consciousness and awareness.
The mummies, one of whom has already been named Maria, are right now being scientifically investigated for DNA and other evidence to find out who they might be. Jaime discusses how this discovery is already bringing us closer around the world to a revelation also about who we humans really are, from an historical earthbound perspective to a current and cosmic view, and into a futuristic vision into which we can all move quickly so that we really can all live healthily, sustainably, and peacefully together on this garden water paradise planet as he says. Jaime describes a brand new and feasible reality, a vision that can be created for us right now and for future generations, with changes that will occur in our systems and beliefs…and we can adapt to this, he says.
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|We study the convergence of the series expansions sometimes used in the analysis of the nuclear effects in deep inelastic scattering (DIS) processes induced by leptons. The recent advances in statistics and quality of the data, in particular for neutrinos calls for a good control of the theoretical uncertainties of the models used in the analysis. Using realistic nuclear spectral functions which include nucleon correlations, we find that the convergence of the derivative expansions to the full results is poor except at very low values of x.
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*: At last we gained such an offing, that the two pilots were needed no longer. The stout sail-boat that had accompanied us began ranging alongside.
*: In ranging herself as a partisan on the side of Major Pallaby Mrs. Hoopington had been largely influenced by the fact that she had made up her mind to marry him at an early date.
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*: which way the forests range
*: The street-lamps burn amid the baleful glooms, / Amidst the soundless solitudes immense / Of ranged mansions dark and still as tombs.
*: And range with humble livers in content.
*: Maccabeus ranged his army by hands.
*: It would be absurd in me to range myself on the side of the Duke of Bedford and the corresponding society.
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Tuesday, 11 December, 2001, 00:06 GMT
Fellowship scores on all levels
By BBC News Online's Jackie Finlay
It must be at least 20 years since I last read The Lord of the Rings.
I can hardly compete with those die-hard Tolkien fans who could (probably) recite, say, the Silmarillion from start to finish, or who meet monthly to play orc vs hobbit games.
But I was worried, as "fans of the book" have always been from Shakespeare to Harry Potter, that the movie would be a dreadful disappointment - a poorly-imagined Willow, a feature-length rendition of Xena: Warrior Princess.
And if I was worried - well, The Lord of the Rings fans are not known to be a tolerant bunch.
Ralph Bakshi's animated and unfinished version, released some 20 years ago, was watchable precisely because it was animated, still leaving plenty to the imagination.
Would it be tacky if "made flesh",
brought into the realms of the every day - or worse, of Hollywood?
But director Peter Jackson avoids almost all of the traps to deliver a powerful, intense and beautifully realised movie that interprets the novel - well, almost to perfection.
The Fellowship of the Ring covers the first book of the novel, with two more "parts" to come in 2002 and 2003.
It spans a fictional world that includes
the Middle Earth lands of the hobbits, the elves and the evil
The ensemble acting is all good, setting the movie apart from lesser fantasy films.
But the acting still plays second fiddle to the grand New Zealand panoramas and impressive digital effects.
Visually, each major character looks just like they should - Sir Ian McKellen a craggy and fierce Gandalf, Orlando Bloom a lightfooted and blond-haired elf.
Perhaps only the chiselled Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn could be darker and more brooding - Sean Bean, now the warrior Boromir, is said to have wanted the part.
The make-up is a tour de force. The ears are great, the hairy feet as natural as hairy feet can be, while the orcs are truly disgusting.
Elijah Wood is well-cast as the hero Frodo. And the close friendship between him and fellow hobbit Samwise Gamgee, something that could have got lost amid the sheer scale of the project, is given due prominence.
The opening of the three-hour movie is unfortunately its weakest point.
Our 15-minute "scene-setting" sojourn in Hobbiton feels more like a Sunday teatime BBC children's serial, with sentimentally cheery music and surprisingly bad acting from the principals.
Jackson clearly could not wait to move on to the darker period of the film - and once this literally raises its ugly head, his creativity bounds into play and the film streaks to a higher plane.
The most powerful moments come when Frodo puts on the ring around which the action revolves, to be transported to a shadowy world of pure evil - and when other characters are tempted by the ring.
Jackson manages to balance the emotional themes of the novel - friendship, loyalty, temptation - with superb adrenaline-pumping battles (and this is a woman talking).
A couple of tiny flaws: scenes of high drama and emotion are accompanied by haunting pipe music similar to that which must have given the strictly average Titanic its mass appeal.
And the mass orc armies do sometimes look as if they have just invaded from the set of The Mummy Returns.
But these are the only nods to the Blockbuster Director's Manual 2001 in an otherwise exciting and original three hours.
So, how many days to the release of the second film?
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The best sports movie of all time is a much debated topic. Personally Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch is always in my top 3, but here at CollegeHumor we try to not be bias so choose your own favorite sports movie.
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Android based desktop smartphone designed for office use.
Raven fuses the best from all the phones you know. The familiar form of desktop phone, SIM card and smart features of your smartphone and even generous touchscreen like on your tablet.
What you know and like on your smartphone, it is all in the Raven. Intuitive touch control, applications and synchronization. Latest trends brought to your desk, ready for office use.
The elegant curves of the phone are inspired by proud raven's silhouette and brought to life using state-of-the art technologies.
The deep black surface is smooth and the phone looks great even to people entering your office .
The intuitive touch interface has large buttons right where you would expect them and as you have already used a phone, you know how to use the Raven.
Still the power of pure Android is available whenever you need it. Learn more >
Skim emails in the morning before your computer boots. During the day, stay in touch with business partners and colleagues using convenient instant messaging, even with video from the integrated camera.
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See the progress of your project in Basecamp or Podio.
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text: If you're anything like me, you have found yourself sucked into the time-eating black hole of television, or the internet, on more than one occasion. It's not a very good use of our time, now, is it? Today, while in one of these seemingly never ending holes, I came across the wonderful, wonderful website Unplug the TV. The site is run through a tumblr interface, and boasts more than 2,000 posts. What is the goal? To get you to watch something educational in your day! If you go to the homepage throughout your day, you will be presented an educational video. Four videos are posted each day: my favorite way to browse the site is through the archive (http://unplugthetv.com/archive) because you can find something you're interested in without having to use the kind of annoying interface. So, get watching! Here are 4 of my favorite "education" videos from December on Unplug the TV. If you find yourself feeling "blah" in your TV watching zone, try this website instead!


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Welcome to In-Ex Upholstery! We provide Furniture Upholstery Supplies in Portland, OR for Commercial and Residential Furniture Restoration and Repair. We have a large variety of upholstery supplies and foam for commercial and residential furniture restoration. Give us a call!
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Lightning strike kills man on Venice Beach, Los Angeles
One man has been killed and several people have been hurt by lightning strikes on crowded Venice Beach in Los Angeles, California.
The lightning struck amid a rare summer thunderstorm, spreading panic among bathers and visitors.
Lifeguards fanned out across the beach and the water to attend to the injured, many of whom were treated at the scene.
Elsewhere in California, emergency crews are battling to contain wildfires that are threatening hundreds of homes.
At least 14 homes have been destroyed in the fires, which have blazed across drought-stricken grassland and forest.
The two fires in the centre of the state were 65% and 70% contained by Monday morning, and some of the 1,200 people evacuated as the fires advanced were allowed to return to their homes.
Yosemite National Park spokesman Scott Gediman said firefighters have limited the spread of one of the fires through air support.
'Big flash of light'
The man killed at Venice Beach was identified on Monday as Nick Fagnano, 20. The exact cause of his death is not yet known, and it is unclear if he was struck directly.
His family told the San Jose Mercury News newspaper their son was an only child and a 2012 high school graduate who was about to enter University of Southern California as a third-year student. He planned to study urban development.
Friends told the newspaper Fagnano had decided to go into the water to rinse off when the lightning struck.
Witnesses say the sky darkened suddenly and screams filled the air as the storm hit the beach on Sunday afternoon. Eight people were admitted to hospital.
One of the injured is said to be in a critical condition. Several people received treatment for milder symptoms, including anxiety.
Stuart Acher told KABC-TV he was hit by lightning while playing volleyball.
"All of a sudden there was a big flash of light and a boom, and it felt like someone punched me in the back of my head," he told the station.
"It went down the whole side of my right body, and my calves sort of locked up, and I fell over. And I looked up and everybody else was, you know, falling over."
Steve Christensen told Associated Press news agency that his friend had tried to help lifeguards searching for a missing swimmer.
"He went out to the water to find him and walked right into him," he said. "He was face down on the bottom."
Lightning also hit Catalina Island, near Los Angeles.
A 57-year-old man who was playing golf was injured in the strike. His condition is said to be stable.
Until the latest strike, at least 15 people had been killed this year by lightning in the US, according to the National Weather Service.


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Community Partnership for the Homeless Becomes Green Doors
We've covered projects of Austin's Community Partnership for the Homeless before, as well as other activities and organizations in the affordable housing movement here in Austin. They've recently changed their name and have a new event coming up in need of volunteers. More after the jump!
The Community Partnership for the Homeless, an organization that works toward providing education and affordable housing to the homeless in Austin, has recently changed their name to Green Doors. The need for a shorter name and a name that's received more positively are a couple of the reasons behind the change. Green Doors continues the mission of preventing and trying to end homelessness and poverty in Austin by creating affordable, safe and quality housing as well as providing residents with access to support.
You can help kickoff the new name and new website of Green Doors by participating in their volunteer event on May 27th from 8am to 6pm. Volunteers will be hitting popular Austin intersections as "panhandlers" holding signs directing residents to the new website. More information can be found at the Real Community Austin website. For more information on what they do and why they changed their name, visit the Green Doors website.


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My last-but-one article for Montsame News Agency was published in last Friday's issue of the 'Mongol Messenger' newspaper. My final article for the agency is about the National University of Mongolia and will be published in the magazine that comes out in June.
It can be read here: NUM
Tomorrow I leave Mongolia to come back to England, so this may be the last post on this blog, although I might put up a little slideshow of photos in a few days time. For now, here are my thoughts on the city of Ulaanbaatar, which I am surely going to miss.
Expectations Vs. Reality: When I applied for a Projects Abroad internship in Ulaanbaatar, I had no idea what to expect. Booking my plane ticket felt like I was diving blindfolded off a precipice, and my apprehension was compounded by the reactions of my friends and family to the news. Some laughed, some almost choked, some even let out an involuntary gasp of horror. Everyone looked bewildered. "Mongolia?" they would squeel, "Why on earth are you going to Mongolia?" The notion that I would willingly leave Somerset to travel 4,380 miles to what they believed to be a frozen wasteland was completely unfathomable to them. Some refused to believe it entirely, writing 'good luck' messages for my trip to Samoa or Thailand. Others tried to convince me that I had embarked on a suicide mission and that I was inevitably going to be kidnapped and exchanged for a yak on the Mongolian steppes. One person even tried to convince me that the Mongolians were cannibals.
But whatever my expectations of Mongolia were, they were demolished within seconds of touching down at Chinggis Khaan Airport. Here I was met by Zulaa, whose big smile made it known to me that the Mongolians are a nation of kind-hearted, sincere and hospitable people. I could not have anticipated the warm welcome I would receive from my host family and from my colleagues at work, who offered me sweets, tea and 'buuz' the minute I stepped through the door. (I also did not anticipate the efficiency of Mongolian central-heating systems, as is apparent from my suitcase plump with fur, fleece and thermals. As a consequence, I've sat in my apartment every evening feeling hot as a steamed dumpling). I have been humbled by people's compassion and generosity, and impressed by the pride they demonstrate for their country and their values. All of my anxieties have been dispelled by the knowledge that the Mongolians do not wish to make a foreigner uncomfortable in their country, but to welcome them as a friend.
Comparing Mongolia with England: In some ways, Mongolia and England are not too dissimilar. The skylines of London and Ulaanbaatar are both dominated by glinting glass buildings, and certainly, the Blue Sky Tower bears some resemblance to London's famous 'Gherkin'. Also, both nations share a love for tea that is rivalled only by the love one feels for one's closest family members. Arrive at the door of an English or Mongolian home, and a steaming cup of the brown elixir will be served to you within minutes.
But there the similarities end.
The snow-capped mountains of Mongolia are a far cry from England's green hills, and certainly, you are unlikely to see soaring eagles in the skies over Derbyshire. You may spot a wren. A chaffinch if you are lucky. The seeming endlessness of the Mongolian countryside was what struck me the most upon arrival here (apart from the traffic, which struck me on the back of the leg as I crossed Peace Avenue). The steppes stretch for miles and miles until they blur into the blue sky they lie so magnificently beneath. Contrastingly, in England the land is divided by hedgerows, fences and country lanes, portioned up into squares of green like patches on a quilt. This is to describe the parts of England which actually are green, for England is a country of towns and cities to a much greater extent than Mongolia, owing of course to the difference in population size between the two countries. Which landscape do I prefer? The verdant valleys of England will forever be my home, but I think a space has opened in my heart for wild Mongolia. Its mountains will loom large in my memory for many years to come.
Of course, the apparent absence of any road rules in Ulaanbaatar was something I couldn't fail to notice as soon as I arrived, when a car swerved spectacularly in front of us, blaring its horn and missing us by mere centimetres. This erratic swerving to the left and right is less common in England, with the exception perhaps of Swindon on a Friday night. Maybe it is because the English are a nation of people who will apologise profusely even if someone propels them sideways off a pavement that they stop their shuddering cars at the red lights regardless of whether there are pedestrians crossing or not.
Mongolian cuisine is also very different from the British food that I am used to. In England, chicken, steak and bacon is generally preferred to mutton, and the Mongolian 'buuz' which I was immediately treated to upon my arrival here was a novelty for me. My surprise at sampling what I thought to be a gherkin that turned out to be a tomato was quite considerable. Do I prefer English food? In actual fact, I do not. Mongolian food has a wholesomeness that you cannot really get from your beer-battered cod and chips, and a mug of warm Mongolian milk beats a cup of semi-skimmed any day.
One final and crucial comparison to make is that between Mongolian and British beds. Perhaps this is a gross generalisation, since I only slept on one bed in Mongolia, but they seem to be a lot harder than British beds. I realised this very soon after arriving at my host family's apartment where I, an exhausted over-heating traveller laden with heavy luggage, plonked myself down on my new mattress, and in doing so, nearly broke my back in four places.
A newbie in UB: Of course I felt like a foreigner in Ulaanbaatar. I could hardly have looked more Western if I'd draped the Union Jack around my shoulders and launched into a stirring rendition of 'Rule Britannia', and everywhere I went I attracted attention. But most glances were of intrigue, not menace, and I'm sure that I too was guilty of a little staring. Feelings of vulnerability were only aroused when I thought about getting a bus or a taxi, which my hosts repeatedly warned me against, or when I visited one of the markets and was advised to hold onto my bag. Walking home late in the evening clutching a pillow was probably not the wisest idea, but I think I already mentioned the bed situation. I felt lost in any part of the city which wasn't Chinggis Square, and Mongolian money baffled me — I looked painfully English at the bakery in my first week when I handed over two 20,000 Tugrik notes for a sandwich that only cost 6,000 T.
And I did miss England a little. I missed my family and friends for example, and my pet dog and cat. I could have stroked one of the dogs wandering around Ulaanbaatar, but I think this would have been inadvisable, resulting either in mange or the total loss of a forearm. I also missed the colour green. That's not to say that there isn't some green in Ulaanbaatar — the 'Unitel' sign for example is quite a brilliant lime. But I missed seeing trees bursting with leaves and fields covered in grass. In Ulaanbaatar, I felt like I was living inside a snowglobe — one that had been shaken very vigorously — for often I was walking around completely disorientated.
But my overall impression of the city was a positive one. The lighting-up of Chinggis Square ignited feelings of excitement in me to be in Mongolia, sharing incredible and happy moments with the beautiful Mongolian people. From the vibrant colours of the market-stalls to the pristine whiteness of the snow, from the wild roaring roads to the peaceful hill-top monasteries, Ulaanbaatar is a city which cannot fail to captivate a foreigner's mind, and I'm glad that I came here.


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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Senate Majority Floor Leader Mike Kowall and Sen. Mike Nofs on Thursday announced they are sponsoring a formal Vietnam veteran lapel pinning ceremony on Friday, Oct. 27 in commemoration of the 50-year anniversary of the war.
Kowall, R-White Lake, and Nofs, R-Battle Creek, are hosting the "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Event to Thank and Honor Vietnam Veterans and Their Families" in Battle Creek in conjunction with the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base.
The ceremony will give long-overdue recognition to Vietnam War era veterans, Gold Star Mothers and their families. The lawmakers encourage all interested residents and veterans to join them in paying tribute to the men and women who were too often forgotten when they returned home.
Kowall said the event, made possible in part by the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 27, at the 110th Attack Wing, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, 3367 W. Dickman Road, Battle Creek.
South Haven native, Vietnam veteran, and Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Spc. 5 James C. McCloughan will perform the national anthem and address the audience. Retired Army Brig. Gen. Robert Secrist also will make comments.
RSVP to U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Sherry Swann at 269-274-8890 (email firstname.lastname@example.com) or to Kowall's Director of District Affairs Lynn O'Brien at 517-373-0563 (email email@example.com).
Kowall and Nofs will provide a Vietnam War Commemorative Lapel Pin to U.S. veterans who served on active duty at any time from Nov. 1, 1955 – May 15, 1975, regardless of location. The symbolism attached to the lapel pin is significant, Kowall said.
"We must never forget the sacrifices that our Vietnam veterans made for their country," he said. "These pins are one way we declare that we remember, we are grateful, and we thank you."
Nofs agreed.
"It's truly an honor to participate in the long-overdue recognition of these great Americans," Nofs said. "The pins we present Vietnam veterans are a small token of our gratitude for their sacrifice on behalf of our state and nation."
Michigan Air National Guard Col. Bryan J. Teff, commander of the 110th Attack Wing, is looking forward to the event.
"The 110th Attack Wing is honored to host and pay tribute to our Vietnam veterans," Teff said. "Hosting this event on an active military installation is very appropriate as we honor these great Americans and their service to our nation."
The Commemoration was authorized by Congress and established under the secretary of defense, and then formally launched in 2012. It was designed to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families in hometown America, in light of the 50th anniversary of the war. Recognition is given to these heroes when commemorative partners, such as Kowall, hold events for the veterans and their families.
"While Michigan's Vietnam veterans honorably served their nation, too many of them were not properly recognized for their service and did not receive adequate assistance upon their return," Kowall said. "At our lapel pinning ceremonies, we take some time to let our veterans and their families know that we appreciate them for all they have done."
Kowall has held numerous events, in both Lansing and throughout the state. The ceremonies are held in a variety of locations, including VFW/American Legion posts, veteran memorial parks and banquet halls. Kowall often partners with the senator of the district where the event is being held.
"It is always a moving time for me when I am able to present the lapel pins and personally thank each veteran for their service," Kowall said.
Guests should be aware that all vehicles entering Battle Creek Air National Guard Base are subject to inspection. For security, no bags or purses will be authorized in the event area, and individuals may be subject to metal detector inspection. Handicapped parking will be limited, although a shuttle service will be provided from the on-base parking area to the event.
The lapel pinning ceremony is not an official military function of the 110th Attack Wing.
Information regarding the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration can be found at www.vietnamwar50th.com.


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Even if they're pressed for time, teens can fix a quick breakfast that includes the nutrients essential to their health. Help them to prepare make-ahead dishes, such as breakfast casseroles that can be frozen and quickly reheated. For days when they're eating on the run, have an assortment of "fast foods" available, such as fruits, bagels, cereal in single-serving boxes and healthy sandwich ingredients. And don't argue if your teens opt to eat leftover spaghetti for breakfast every once in a while; it's better than not eating breakfast at all.
Teens can whip up breakfast smoothies in no time by combining plain or flavored low-fat or non-fat yogurt, low-fat milk, ice cubes and frozen fruit in a blender. Good fruit choices include bananas, raspberries, strawberries or blueberries. If they like citrus smoothies, use frozen orange juice or lemonade instead. For a tropical treat, have them mix up a pina colada smoothie with frozen pineapple juice and fresh or dried coconut. Encourage your teens to experiment by substituting low-fat cottage cheese for the yogurt and adding flavorings, such as vanilla, almond or other extracts.
Teenagers can make a hot breakfast in a hurry by scrambling eggs in the microwave. Simply melt a pat of butter or margarine by zapping it for a few seconds, then add one or two eggs beaten with a little low-fat milk. For flavor, season the eggs with salt and pepper, or add a sprinkle of salad dressing mix. Cook the eggs for 30 seconds, stir, then continue cooking until they're firm. Add two slices of whole-wheat toast, or make a sandwich to go. If your teens like French toast, instead of pouring the beaten eggs and milk into a baking dish, they can dip slices of bread into the mixture. Heat the margarine or butter in a skillet on the stove top and cook the French toast in it, browning each side. They'll enjoy eating their creation with syrup or fresh fruit.
Hot or cold, cereal provides carbohydrates and fiber, and it's usually fortified with some vitamins and minerals, too. If your teens like instant oatmeal, have them make it in the microwave and add nuts for protein. Mix in a few chopped almonds and raisins, a dollop of maple syrup and chopped walnuts, or a spoonful of peanut butter. For a breakfast your teens can bag and take with them, have them mix dry cereal with dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, pitted dates and apricots. Send them off with a container of yogurt to stir the cereal into on the go.
Pancakes and Muffins
Frozen pancakes heat up quickly for a good breakfast. Pancakes can be made ahead from scratch or from a mix and frozen in individual servings to save time in the morning. Teens can reheat the pancakes in the microwave along with frozen fruit, or top them with fresh fruit. If the kids are comfortable with easy baking, they can mix up a batch of muffins the night before and put them in the oven to bake while they're getting dressed in the morning. The muffins take just 10 to 12 minutes in the oven, and your teens will be rewarded with a warm, aromatic breakfast. They can bake their favorite flavors, such as banana-nut, blueberry or bran, and grab a container of yogurt and a piece of fruit to round out their meal.


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It's an exciting time for kids, but back-to-school can be stressful for working moms and dads who have to search for a new babysitter with flexible hours, life-saving skills and experience. Then, there's safety issues. Who can they trust? How do they know they can trust them? Who should they let in their home? SeekingSitters has screening and safety tips from owner, licensed private investigator and mother of three, Adrienne Kallweit.
1. Get solid references: Ask for several recent job references, then take the time to thoroughly check them out. That means call the other parents, talk to them about how the sitter handled difficult situations, an emergency or discipline. Also find out how the sitter interacted with the children. Did the children like the sitter and want them to babysit again?
2. Do a background check. Note: All background checks are not created equal. This is no time to cut corners. You can hire a company like SeekingSitters with in-house private investigators to conduct one-one-one interviews and carefully review a babysitter's criminal and work history no matter where they've lived across the country. SeekingSitters also verifies the sitter's CPR and First Aid certification. Many other sitting services don't conduct the same kind of background checks. It only takes a quick news search on the web to find horror stories.
3. Do your own in-depth interview: Notice if they show up on time for the interview, dress appropriately and ask good questions about your children, such as if they have allergies, and what they like and dislike. Do they act professional? What kind of childcare experience do they have? What kind of activities or educational games do they like to play? Listen as much for what they say as for what they don't say. Have they left out time periods when they weren't babysitting? Learn how long they've been CPR and First Aid certified and ask for proof.
4. Have the sitter watch your kids for an hour while you're at home. This is a great way for you to watch how they interact with your kids and a great way for your kids to test out their sitter. Does the sitter check her phone all the time or have the kids watch TV? If things go well during the one-hour together, you'll feel better about leaving them alone together later.
5. Listen to your gut: Is this a person you want to leave home alone with your children? What does your gut tell you about the person? If you have any nagging doubts, don't hire that person.
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Party! Party! Party! Celebrating London Fashion Week, we're putting on a great show in-store with a superb live performance by Saint Saviour (she's done collaborations with the likes of Groove Armada)!
Fashion Night Out Party!
8th September, Thursday from 5 – 9pm
From New York to Milan, from London to Seoul, enjoy the afterhours shopping extravaganza Fashion's Night Out at the Lomography Gallery Store Soho! Check out the live music, have a drink and take us up on our special offers!
We're also having a very special performance by Saint Saviour AKA Becky. here's a bit more about her and her fantastic music:
Saint Saviour came to prominence via a series of collaborations most notably with Groove Armada. She contributed 4 songs to their latest 2011 Grammy-nominated album – the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Black Light – taking on the role of front woman on the ensuing world tour. Her subsequent profile developed her growing fan base resulting in a sold out show of her own at Bush Hall and a pivotal performance at the Little Noise Sessions, prompting Jo Whiley to comment "(she is) completely jaw dropping…as a solo singer, she is just exceptional".
Free entry for all so invite your friends! Don't miss this one!
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217 Orondo Avenue
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(509) 662-2109
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(Program areas close 15 minutes prior to facility closure)
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The full-service facility on the corner of Chelan and Orondo Avenues offers a full complement of equipment in our Fitness Center, swimming pool, locker rooms, gymnasium, climbing wall and three racquetball courts. The facility also features a babysitting area and a Youth & Teen Center with a computer lab and fitness arcade.
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980 NE 3rd St
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Adults must show government issued ID, showing EMP residency to receive EMPD admission rate.
The Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center (EYAC) is a public facility owned by Eastmont Metropolitan Parks District (EMPD), operated by the Wenatchee Valley YMCA and available to the general public. All Eastmont YMCA Aquatic Center programs are available to community members either through a class fee or an admission fee.
Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp
Nestled on the shore of Lake Wenatchee, our premiere resident camp offers youth and teens an opportunity of a life time! Camp experiences include archery, swimming, hiking, exploring, camp fires, sports, fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, and more. Camp staff are dedicated to providing a safe and wholesome environment. Our goal is to provide experiences for each camper to feel special through activities and programs that focus on leadership development, building self esteem and confidence and nurturing the potential of every child.
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Think, draw, embrace, joke, leverage, defend…grit, magic, trenches, games, curiosity, sharks…complex, dirty, awesome, real, thriving, honest.
OK, you've piqued our interest.
The submissions are rolling in and it's a great time to be a Midwest UX Program reviewer. The UX community does not disappoint when it comes to submitting proposals. We're pouring over fascinating topics and the beginnings of an engaging, compelling conference experience are emerging. We're excited about the potential for the gathering of people and exchange of ideas that will happen in October. Thank you. And keep them coming.
People, ideas…and things. One of the great parts about practicing UX design is that our discipline has this wonderful balance of thinking and doing; reflecting and making. And let's face it, we have some pretty cool techniques and methods that we can deploy to get our work done. We want to celebrate this aspect of our discipline at this year's Midwest UX conference with our Hands-On sessions. These sessions highlight skills, methods, and techniques that UXers can practice in order to capture ideas, understand people, facilitate decision-making, present solutions, reach consensus…you get the idea. What can you share with colleagues about effective ways you've found to do your work? Do you have a method for fast-but-thorough note-taking while engaging with users? What's your secret weapon for visually summarizing research data? What's the closest you've come to waving a magic wand to convert sketches into low-fi prototypes? What are your favorite templates? (The only thing a UXer loves more than a whiteboard is a template.)
Convert your insights into a Hands-On session and show your colleagues what you've got. Attendee feedback from previous conferences shows that people crave learning new skills. These 40-minute sessions will provide attendees with some practical methods that they can try back at work. We're prepared to set up our venue with small-group seating around tables to facilitate digging in and collaborating on-the-spot if that helps. We've got you covered.
C'mon. Get your hands dirty. You know you want to. Submit your proposal today.
I didn't volunteer to be on the Midwest UX 2015 organizing committee. My husband tricked me into it.
Bobby was the lone member of the Communications Committee and he asked me to help with "just this one small thing." He's as savvy as can be when it comes to social media and most things digital, but writing just isn't his thing. I've been writing professionally for a while so when he needs words, he comes to me.
I wrote some of the copy on this site and since I hadn't attended past Midwest UX conferences, I read through marketing materials from previous years to get up to speed. What I found interesting is what I believe differentiates the conference from some of the others. Midwest UX founders tap into UX professionals from host cities to take the lead in organizing the conference. Erik Dahl and Brandon Stephens are heavily involved in selecting speakers and choosing conference topics, but the organizing committee is shaping the experience.
Why does it matter who organizes the conference?
Because the decisions we make about everything from venues to menus are based on firsthand experience. Think about it, an out-of-town planner would consult a "Best of" website, read a bunch of reviews or call a Chamber of Commerce and then choose whatever theater, restaurant or caterer was recommended. If you've lived in Pittsburgh for a while, you know there are a lot of amazing restaurants, fantastic venues and quirky other places that won't show up in any guidebook. We've chosen places we've come to love through experience and they'll likely be places attendees wouldn't have seen otherwise.
It's about who you know and who knows you.
Countless messages have gone back-and-forth between committee members about who knows what person at which company or agency in town. Technology changes quickly and, as UX professionals, we acquire new skills and tend to want to move on to different professional challenges. In other words, we may change jobs more often than the average bear. What that yields though, is a large extended network of folks we can contact to participate in and contribute to the conference. It's also a network of influential people who can share content about the conference out to an even wider circle of influencers.
You'd think relying on new people to execute a conference each year would be stressful for Midwest UX founders. If past years have been anything like 2015 though, they've had volunteers who are as committed as they are to creating an interesting, memorable conference experience. This Pittsburgh-based organizing committee is planning a conference built on the strong foundation Erik and Brandon have established, but adding our collective experiences to it to make it our own.
Our hope is that we've created a conference that is unmistakably Midwest UX with an atmosphere that is uniquely Pittsburgh.


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To commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), NDI brought together 150 leaders in government, the financial services sector, the disability and asset building communities and Fortune 100 companies to reflect on the progress that has been made in advancing economic self-sufficiency by people across the full spectrum of disabilities. Kelvin Boston, Host of PBS Moneywise, emceed the event.
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The Economic Advancement and Financial Inclusion Summit was made possible through the generous support of JP Morgan Chase.


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ScoutBase 2010 marks anniversary year
Over 10,000 Scouts, Scoutmasters and guests from across the Mid-South converge on Tunica and the Paul Battle Arena this weekend for ScoutBase, a jamboree-style event that has evolved into America's second largest Scout gathering.
For over 95 percent of the Scouts in attendance, ScoutBase, sponsored by the Chickasaw Council of Memphis, is the largest Scouting event they will ever attend.
The bi-annual gathering had a long run at Millington Naval Air Station in Shelby County, TN before moving its base to Tunica County in 2006.
Next phase of development lies with study
On Oct. 5, supervisors gave the official nod to a project designed to help envision new and different ways to improve the local economy.
Board attorney Andy Dulaney said the Tourism Commission had solicited and received proposals for a market analysis. They had received three proposals and ultimately selected PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct the study.
Dulaney noted that PwC had also conducted a market analysis of Tunica County in 1999. The study and expenses will cost $110,000, with the gaming industry putting up $50,000.
TA bustling with activities this fall
The 2010/2011 school year is in full swing at Tunica Academy.
On the academic front, Principal Ed Beach says that teachers and students are spending more time and putting more emphasis on math this year in an effort to increase student performance. As for athletics, he says that the work continues on the baseball/softball complex and that everyone has been enjoying the new football press box, compliments of the Crawfish Crew. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the calendar is filling up with exciting athletic, fundraising and social events.
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